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Today is Hairstyle Appreciation Day, International Jazz Day, and National Honesty Day
 

Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said nothing. - Robert Benchley

Meal Suggestion for today - Tofu Stir-Fry
Drink of the Day - Pink Pineapple Tini
Wine of the Day - Clos du Bois Chardonnay, North Coast, California
Destination of the Day - Eidfjord, Norway Hardangerfjord

Today in History:
1952 Mr Potato Head is 1st toy advertised on television

Ship Locations
 

Eurodam

At Sea Destination Juneau, Alaska eta 5-01
 

Koningsdam

Victoria, BC, Vancouver Island, BC Canada 12:00 - 23:00
 

Nieuw Amsterdam

Vancouver, BC, Canada 07:00 - 16:00
 

Nieuw Statendam

Naples, Italy 08:00 - 18:00
 

Noordam

At Sea Destination Vancouver, BC, Canada eta 5-02
 

Oosterdam

Marseille, France Riviera 09:00 - 18:00
 

Rotterdam

At Sea Destination Eidfjord, Norway Hardangerfjord eta 5-01
 

Volendam

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 08:00 - 14:00
 

Westerdam

At Sea destination Kodiak, Alaska eta 5-02 
 

Zaandam

Quebec City, Canada 07:00 - 17:00
 

Zuiderdam

Dublin, Ireland, Dun Laoghaire Harbour 08:00 - 18:00

 

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It is just after 7pm Sunday evening here, and I am childishly thrilled to be the first Dailyite to post! 
Looking forward to the pictures of Eidfjord as we will be visiting there later this year.

Thanks to everyone who makes the Daily possible.

Best wishes to all.

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Good morning friends!  It started raining last night around 8 pm and we have had light rain ever since.  It's 59F right now and we will reach 70 today with more rain all morning.  Hopefully that's the end of it for a while.  Meanwhile, let me thank Rich @richwmn for our Daily and Fleet Report contents for today.  Also, I enjoyed the day in history item from 1952.  Who knew Mr. Potato Head was the first toy advertised on TV?  Pretty much everybody had to have one after that I bet.  I know we had one.

 

Our days today are Hairstyle Appreciation Day, International Jazz Day and National Honesty Day.  The right hairstyle can make or break you IMO.  We should also appreciate our hairstylists who stand on their feet all day making everyone over.  A salute to jazz, though it's not my favorite type of music it's still great.  We should all appreciate honesty!  Nobody likes a liar.  I noticed another important day to celebrate today so let me throw in National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!  So many here will love hearing how important it is to rescue a shelter pet, dog or cat both.🐶🐈  So all those days should keep you busy today.  

 

Let's move on to the quote.  I like it so looked up the author.  He was a popular humorist, actor and comedian who died in 1945.  For most of us that was before our time.  Today's menu suggestion is tofu stir-fry so I can nix that right now.  You're welcome to my share.  The drink is Pink Pineapple Tini and the wine is Clos du Bois Chardonnay.  I'll have to pass on both.  Thank you to Debbie @dfish, Dixie @summer slope, and Ann @cat shepard for preparing their F&B reports for today.  

 

Don't forget your prayers today for the extensive Care list that Eva @superoma will post for us.  It has ballooned to huge proportions, but I know we can support these friends with prayer and good wishes for improvement in their health.  🙏   Healing thoughts to all!  For those on the Celebration list, three cheers for all of you!  Anyone cruising or preparing to cruise, we wish you smooth seas.🚢  Hope we hear from you and if not, we will miss you.  We expect a report on your cruise when you return.  My good news for today is Ren's Jaguars won a nail biter Saturday against a tough team 6 to 5.  First the Jags were ahead, then they were down, then they squeaked out a few more goals and won the game!  Ren got one goal and 2 assists, his buddy Colton got 2 goals.  Another former Tiger Luke also scored one.  The Jags were lucky to get those Tigers this year!  Now I can relax until next Sunday's game. 

 

The port of the day for April 30, 2023 is Eidfjord, Norway which is a port quite a few of us have been lucky enough to stop at in the past.  It was our port of the day on January 9, 2022 so I'll post a link for you to go back and get those photos easily.  We enjoyed a visit to Eidfjord, Norway on July 4, 2016 on our Best Norway Cruise Ever.  It was the final port and we were so sad to see it end.

 

 

My report from back then:

 

On the fourth of July 2016, the Prinsendam eased its way down the fjord at Eidfjord and approached the pier.  What beautiful scenery there is in Norway!  Everyone needs to experience it once at least.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVJXpYB91Lxwda3sDevbJf4n?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468081950

 

DH grabbed the HAL umbrella from the closet and off we went.  The umbrella from our Prinsendam closet always held off threatening rain, and it worked again this day. 00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVLId6UTi6t-JYDA-_bGNwBj?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468081961

 

This huge hotel is across from the ship but I can't remember the name of it.  00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVJCPwh4hmUwIp69GScZ-8pE?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468081961

 

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From there we walked to the nearby tourist information center which was quite tiny of course. 00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVI_b8Ga_KaRTxJ6tSNzavIt?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468081988

 

I liked this display of photos taken of ships which visited Eidfjord in the past.  Seemed like they appreciated cruise ships. 00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVLQXJFH0MJdy1cbg_FnqFPm?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468081970

 

The town was surrounded by mountains which always seem to have a swirl of clouds at the peak.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVIpHzrJaI4hOUnuAkjA9-jB?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468081999

 

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We did not take a ride on the little train.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVIt6lPJS9U5iB_aaS7rmqIz?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082010

 

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I'm seated next to the Eio River which runs between a lake called Eidfjordvatnet and the fjord at Eidfjord.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVJ88yN6dTab4CzhPVEzQVtH?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082101

 

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We kept walking because there were things on our map we hadn't even come close to seeing yet.

 

We continued our walk to the Eidfjord Kirke, a stone church which dates back to 1309.  Not a typo!00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVKQ_bZp9fG4w2gUv7gRkgO_?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082186

 

This is one of the inner doors, and then they had glass across the entrance to keep us from going inside and disturbing these very old furnishings.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVKS9qThusH8e9pbCY7QaJ46?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082168

 

Taken through the glass.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVIW9_FcklG67wsPGz0nA-Pd?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082175

 

It's in remarkably good shape.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVKKlzqFy-V5zARh2YJHNh1D?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082194

 

Next to the church was Trebua Woodshop with a sample of the local art out front.  I heard there was an exhibit of fiddles inside.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVI2qUwh2N3Z_GwQGdt0D6sW?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082212

 

The art shows the Eidfjord Kirke in it.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVLxXsk0ao7Vg7LslOQGcQZt?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082209

 

Leaving and looking back, you can see the steeple from the Kirke, and the tourist train which stopped there.  00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVJ-L-9LYr7FOrL_wOK8CVQS?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082222

 

A darling house we saw.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVKTv8uE4MRbPVB5cU3mYk4u?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082231

 

And a more rustic building.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVLRw8OewIXyBZfVH6VmPSuC?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082131

 

This seemed to be a government building which had the library inside.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVKx76n6HiCDga8Zp6M0FSM5?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082020

 

Early on I learned Bibliotek means library.  I often stop at them to search for Wi-Fi.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVLW6D1CsR2KHJDNfbzp6quX?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082030

 

And we found it there!  We decided we'd had enough walking this day and headed back to the ship.  We really enjoyed our day spent in the little town of Eidfjord.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVIcw_fzQItV4uVa6tBMjOVJ?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082056

 

After lunch and before the afternoon cheese party on deck we got a photo of Captain D.D. on his verandah with the outside bridge wing on the right side of the photo and the Norway flag he always put out in port.  When he wasn't on board the ship he rolled the flag up and slid it behind the sofa in his living room.  No one ever bothered it there he said.  I hope he retrieved it before the ship went over to Phoenix Reisen!00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVJTU9zaVaJiDrZA5fhHwHTh?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082293

 

Everyone wanted a taste of the goat cheese Captain D.D. had stopped to purchase at Undredal the day before.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVLD1_3DJTzMUacKmTSgBDU-?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082295

 

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We had a beautiful scenic cruise down the fjords that afternoon and we took many photos of the waterfalls and homes, mountains, and wildlife.  But at dinner that night I ran outside at a particularly nice waterfall and saw many of our crew out there enjoying it too.  Recognize anyone?00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVIqdTjKFRy0XXgVIK9VERAv?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082711

 

View from inside the dining room.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVJob8I53PH-U5TzWLHNowY8?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082726

 

Every day was special on this Best Norway Cruise Ever!

 

I hope you all have an enjoyable Sunday!  It's still raining here!

 

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We were in Eidfjord five days ago while on the Zuiderdam.  We took the waterfalls and waffle excursion offered by HAL.  The Vøringsfossen Waterfalls were beautiful, but everyone had to be careful walking to the viewpoints because of the snow and ice.

 

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As a Floridian, I was glad someone else was driving!

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Good morning. It’s almost 11AM, as we’ve had 5 time changes since leaving FLL. I like the days and quote. Pass on the meal, drink and wine. I haven’t been to Eidfjord. 
 

Still rough seas and 50 mph winds through tonight. Yesterday coming in from a deck, I didn’t see the step up, and fell; I landed on my knees. Several passengers came right over, asking if I needed medical. Fortunately I just bruised both knees and have tenderness and bruising. Nothing broken, but walking is painful today. 
 

Prayers for all in need and Celebration for those with good news.

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Pink Pineapple Tini cocktail:

 

Ingredients
1 part Pinnacle® County Fair Cotton Vodka
2 parts Pineapple Juice
1 splash Grenadine
Cherries


Instructions
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a cherry.

 

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Good morning.  Thanks for the Daily and Fleet Report.

 

The last day of April and it's another cool, rainy day here.  Oh well, at least it's not snowing.🤞

 

An interesting collection of days.  I keep my hair short, it's the hairstyle I appreciate.  Not a big fan of jazz, but I like it occasionally.  Honesty is important, but it should be balanced with tact and diplomacy. 

Love the quote, I wish more people followed that advice.

The meal sounds interesting.

The drink sounds good, thanks for the recipe.  Wish I was on a BHB enjoying one.

I hope the wine is tasty.

We haven't been to today's port.

 

Prayers for everyone.

Have a wonderful day.

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Good Sunday morning, everyone!  
 

@JazzyV, I am so glad you are only bruised!  That must have been scary.  So glad other passengers were around to help you!  
 

Wow, I love the port pictures!  I have to add Norway to my ever expanding bucket list!  Thanks to @StLouisCruisers, @Mtn2Sea, @richwmn for those beautiful photos!

 

@summer slope, thank you for the pink pineapple tini recipe.  
 

Did anyone else watch hours of the NFL draft?  We were hoping a hometown player, who went on to play for Texas would be drafted, and he was!  Guess we will be watching Chicago Bears games along with Texans and Cowboys this fall! 
 

@StLouisCruisers, such good news about REN’s team!
 

Have a wonderful Sunday, Daily friends!

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Good morning.

If i don’t post now, I probably won’t later.

Thank you Sandi @StLouisCruisers for the Daily and Fleet Report.

Nice collection of days.  I very much appreciate my hairstylist, but I am losing her. She has decided to peruse other interests—namely go work as the manager of her family’s restaurant.  I am being turned over to another stylist in the salon.  I hope I like her.

i like Jazz.  

As for honesty, we really need a lot of that these days.  As Sandi said, no one likes a liar.

i enjoyed the quote.

I will skip the meal and libations.

While we will be in Norway this summer, Eidfjord is not one of our ports.

 

I have noticed the length of the cares list and it concerns me that there are so many with medical issues.  I pray for each of you every day.  @JazzyV i am so sorry you had a tumble on the ship and I hope you did not hurt yourself too badly and will heal quickly.

 

Thank you to all who make this thread happen each day.  Debbie @dfish, Ann @cat shepard, Dixie @summer slope, and Eva @superoma.  What would we do without all of you.

 

Today I have to get back to work.  No more lounging around like yesterday. i can’t believe I let myself watch TV all day.  My project today is to sort out the clothes in the closets.  When the people from Service Master brought back our stuff, they just put things anywhere.  Then when they were working on the bathroom, our master closet was n’t accessible. So there’s clothing in the guest room that needs to be moved.  There’s stuff to go to the Thrift Shop and then things need to be sorted out.

So that is today’s project.  It should keep me busy.

 

Our weather has been sort of iffy.  We have had overcast skies with periods of heavy rain.  No bright sunshine. 

 

Cheers to all who are celebrating something special and cruising.  Enjoy!

 

Have a wonderful Sunday and as always,

God Bless,

Terri

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Thank you Sandi & Rich for today’s R & D! Lots of clouds blowing in from the West this morning. We had a bit of rain last evening, but the major storms were North and West of us. 
 

Eva, thank you for capturing & sharing all our happenings! So much going on. Off to the gym early, then Aldi, Bindi walks and cleaning up after last night. 
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Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Get well & stay well everyone!

 

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Clos du Bois 2019 Chardonnay, North Coast, California

I used the 2019 vintage info since that is the one for which I found the Wine Enthusiast review. It should still be very easy to find. Lots of online distributors with prices starting at $9.99 or a magnum for $15.99. 

90 Wine Enthusiast

The Clos du Bois Chardonnay is a refreshingly aromatic wine from the rugged coast of California. Scents of warm apple pastry rise from the glass with touches of honey and toasted oak. Bright layers of freshly sliced pear and ripe apple with zests of citrus carry through the long finish.

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2 hours ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Good morning friends!  It started raining last night around 8 pm and we have had light rain ever since.  It's 59F right now and we will reach 70 today with more rain all morning.  Hopefully that's the end of it for a while.  Meanwhile, let me thank Rich @richwmn for our Daily and Fleet Report contents for today.  Also, I enjoyed the day in history item from 1952.  Who knew Mr. Potato Head was the first toy advertised on TV?  Pretty much everybody had to have one after that I bet.  I know we had one.

 

Our days today are Hairstyle Appreciation Day, International Jazz Day and National Honesty Day.  The right hairstyle can make or break you IMO.  We should also appreciate our hairstylists who stand on their feet all day making everyone over.  A salute to jazz, though it's not my favorite type of music it's still great.  We should all appreciate honesty!  Nobody likes a liar.  I noticed another important day to celebrate today so let me throw in National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!  So many here will love hearing how important it is to rescue a shelter pet, dog or cat both.🐶🐈  So all those days should keep you busy today.  

 

Let's move on to the quote.  I like it so looked up the author.  He was a popular humorist, actor and comedian who died in 1945.  For most of us that was before our time.  Today's menu suggestion is tofu stir-fry so I can nix that right now.  You're welcome to my share.  The drink is Pink Pineapple Tini and the wine is Clos du Bois Chardonnay.  I'll have to pass on both.  Thank you to Debbie @dfish, Dixie @summer slope, and Ann @cat shepard for preparing their F&B reports for today.  

 

Don't forget your prayers today for the extensive Care list that Eva @superoma will post for us.  It has ballooned to huge proportions, but I know we can support these friends with prayer and good wishes for improvement in their health.  🙏   Healing thoughts to all!  For those on the Celebration list, three cheers for all of you!  Anyone cruising or preparing to cruise, we wish you smooth seas.🚢  Hope we hear from you and if not, we will miss you.  We expect a report on your cruise when you return.  My good news for today is Ren's Jaguars won a nail biter Saturday against a tough team 6 to 5.  First the Jags were ahead, then they were down, then they squeaked out a few more goals and won the game!  Ren got one goal and 2 assists, his buddy Colton got 2 goals.  Another former Tiger Luke also scored one.  The Jags were lucky to get those Tigers this year!  Now I can relax until next Sunday's game. 

 

The port of the day for April 30, 2023 is Eidfjord, Norway which is a port quite a few of us have been lucky enough to stop at in the past.  It was our port of the day on January 9, 2022 so I'll post a link for you to go back and get those photos easily.  We enjoyed a visit to Eidfjord, Norway on July 4, 2016 on our Best Norway Cruise Ever.  It was the final port and we were so sad to see it end.

 

 

My report from back then:

 

On the fourth of July 2016, the Prinsendam eased its way down the fjord at Eidfjord and approached the pier.  What beautiful scenery there is in Norway!  Everyone needs to experience it once at least.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVJXpYB91Lxwda3sDevbJf4n?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468081950

 

DH grabbed the HAL umbrella from the closet and off we went.  The umbrella from our Prinsendam closet always held off threatening rain, and it worked again this day. 00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVLId6UTi6t-JYDA-_bGNwBj?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468081961

 

This huge hotel is across from the ship but I can't remember the name of it.  00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVJCPwh4hmUwIp69GScZ-8pE?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468081961

 

Well it appears from this photo it is a Quality hotel.  Looked very nice by the way.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVIrrQf49mdiWqfWfbznodoT?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468081979

 

From there we walked to the nearby tourist information center which was quite tiny of course. 00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVI_b8Ga_KaRTxJ6tSNzavIt?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468081988

 

I liked this display of photos taken of ships which visited Eidfjord in the past.  Seemed like they appreciated cruise ships. 00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVLQXJFH0MJdy1cbg_FnqFPm?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468081970

 

The town was surrounded by mountains which always seem to have a swirl of clouds at the peak.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVIpHzrJaI4hOUnuAkjA9-jB?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468081999

 

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We did not take a ride on the little train.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVIt6lPJS9U5iB_aaS7rmqIz?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082010

 

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I'm seated next to the Eio River which runs between a lake called Eidfjordvatnet and the fjord at Eidfjord.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVJ88yN6dTab4CzhPVEzQVtH?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082101

 

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We kept walking because there were things on our map we hadn't even come close to seeing yet.

 

We continued our walk to the Eidfjord Kirke, a stone church which dates back to 1309.  Not a typo!00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVKQ_bZp9fG4w2gUv7gRkgO_?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082186

 

This is one of the inner doors, and then they had glass across the entrance to keep us from going inside and disturbing these very old furnishings.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVKS9qThusH8e9pbCY7QaJ46?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082168

 

Taken through the glass.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVIW9_FcklG67wsPGz0nA-Pd?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082175

 

It's in remarkably good shape.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVKKlzqFy-V5zARh2YJHNh1D?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082194

 

Next to the church was Trebua Woodshop with a sample of the local art out front.  I heard there was an exhibit of fiddles inside.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVI2qUwh2N3Z_GwQGdt0D6sW?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082212

 

The art shows the Eidfjord Kirke in it.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVLxXsk0ao7Vg7LslOQGcQZt?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082209

 

Leaving and looking back, you can see the steeple from the Kirke, and the tourist train which stopped there.  00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVJ-L-9LYr7FOrL_wOK8CVQS?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082222

 

A darling house we saw.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVKTv8uE4MRbPVB5cU3mYk4u?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082231

 

And a more rustic building.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVLRw8OewIXyBZfVH6VmPSuC?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082131

 

This seemed to be a government building which had the library inside.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVKx76n6HiCDga8Zp6M0FSM5?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082020

 

Early on I learned Bibliotek means library.  I often stop at them to search for Wi-Fi.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVLW6D1CsR2KHJDNfbzp6quX?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082030

 

And we found it there!  We decided we'd had enough walking this day and headed back to the ship.  We really enjoyed our day spent in the little town of Eidfjord.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVIcw_fzQItV4uVa6tBMjOVJ?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082056

 

After lunch and before the afternoon cheese party on deck we got a photo of Captain D.D. on his verandah with the outside bridge wing on the right side of the photo and the Norway flag he always put out in port.  When he wasn't on board the ship he rolled the flag up and slid it behind the sofa in his living room.  No one ever bothered it there he said.  I hope he retrieved it before the ship went over to Phoenix Reisen!00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVJTU9zaVaJiDrZA5fhHwHTh?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082293

 

Everyone wanted a taste of the goat cheese Captain D.D. had stopped to purchase at Undredal the day before.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVLD1_3DJTzMUacKmTSgBDU-?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082295

 

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We had a beautiful scenic cruise down the fjords that afternoon and we took many photos of the waterfalls and homes, mountains, and wildlife.  But at dinner that night I ran outside at a particularly nice waterfall and saw many of our crew out there enjoying it too.  Recognize anyone?00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVIqdTjKFRy0XXgVIK9VERAv?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082711

 

View from inside the dining room.00-krGnVk_TmW1vjXOSXmrbNCgtIzRKIF36hrdhGheqtVJob8I53PH-U5TzWLHNowY8?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1468082726

 

Every day was special on this Best Norway Cruise Ever!

 

I hope you all have an enjoyable Sunday!  It's still raining here!

 

Excellent photos Sandi @StLouisCruisers.

Well done to Ren and his team.

Graham 

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Sunday April 30 care and celebration list

 

Roy recovering from pneumonia and getting stronger

Jodiesme1 mother and Her DH with Covid in Guatemala 

Mamaofami’s dh with pneumonia but improving

Cruising sister toe issues needing to clear before cruise

Kazu recuperating

Crabby Patti caring for DF  who is no longer ambulatory

St Pete cruise in Hawaiian hospital

 

Too many shooting victims

Citizens of Ukraine and the Sudan 

Evacuees from Sudan 

 


From the rotation:

 

Status of St. Louis Sal(6/29/22) and JAM37 (6/20/22)

Status of irishjim (10/31/22)

StLouisCruiser’s DB with pulmonary fibrosis

 

Celebrations

 

Rafinmd’s good report from the Oncologist, Podiatrist and pulmonologist

Cruzn single stepson with successful non cancerous tumour removal

NextOne not needing any procedures, July cruise is on!

Luvteaching DH making progress on mobility

Dobiemom extending her sleeping to 6+ hours

Dfish DS Sue moved in. Is there room?

Fleet week in Fort Lauderdale

Surgery date for smitty34877 DH

Father David on a pilgrimage for 3 weeks (May 21)

Bennybear feeling better

Welcome middlehaitch

 

Welcome back vict0rian from Ireland

Aliaschief and DW flying home

 

 

Many Dailyites cruising or with upcoming cruises

 

 Bon voyage Lobsternight anniversary cruise and vow renewal (Nieuw Amsterdam 4/30 to 5/7)

 

1 days for HAL4NOW (Koningsdam 5/1 to 5/6)

1 days Cruising-along (Koningsdam 5/1 to 5/6)

3 days Lazey1 (Volendam 5/2 to 5/10)

3 days Sharon in az (volendam 5/2 to 5/10)(5/10 to 5/17) 

7 days Cruising sister (Nieuw Statendam 5/6to 5/28)

 

 

 

 Cruising

 

Oceansaway17 (Vision of the Seas to 5/1)

Lady Hudson (Anthem of the Seas to 5/1)

St Pete Cruiser (Noordam to 5/2), 

TiogaCruiser (Volendam to 5/2), 

Overhead Fred’s Anniversary cruise (Rotterdam to 5/6), AV8rix (Volendam to 5/6), 

Dismomx5 (Volendam to 5/6), 

USN59-79 (Westerdam to 5/7), 

Lobsternight (Nieuw Amsterdam to 5/7l

Cat in My Lap, Gail&Marty, Richwmn and HorizonChaser1957 (Zuiderdam to 5/12), 

Sharon in AZ (Volendam to 5/17) at sea

Jazzyv cruise (celebrity apex) and vacation to 5/28

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Thanks for the Fleet Update and General Info SLC. And nice photos everyone!

 

Based on the quote of the day I don’t need to say anything today! Ha.

 

Oh yes, I remember those days of having wonderful buffets around the Lido Pool!

The best one was on the VoV in 2010. HAL served king crab, lobster tails, jumbo shrimp and salmon!

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Good afternoon.

It is cloudy and 55°F here.

Many thanks Sandi @StLouisCruisers for hosting today's daily reports.

National honesty day should be everyday.

Pauline has used the same hairdresser for many years.

I have used the same barber for many years.

It takes up to 2 hours for Pauline but 10 minutes for me.

Good quote,nice food today.

Good wishes to all of our Dailyites who are unwell.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Graham.

 

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1 hour ago, JazzyV said:

Good morning. It’s almost 11AM, as we’ve had 5 time changes since leaving FLL. I like the days and quote. Pass on the meal, drink and wine. I haven’t been to Eidfjord. 
 

Still rough seas and 50 mph winds through tonight. Yesterday coming in from a deck, I didn’t see the step up, and fell; I landed on my knees. Several passengers came right over, asking if I needed medical. Fortunately I just bruised both knees and have tenderness and bruising. Nothing broken, but walking is painful today. 
 

Prayers for all in need and Celebration for those with good news.

Take care Vanessa.

I'm sorry to hear you hurt yourself.

Graham.

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Thank you Rich, Sandi, Eva, Debbie, Dixie, and Ann.  Every day should be Honesty Day, Jazz is not my favorite but I enjoy it.  I've had the same barber for many years and I really need to appreciate him as he took care of me Monday and I was months overdue.  I never was into Mr. Potato Head and have not been t to Eidfjord. Wishing healing for Vanessa and congratulations to Ren.  I'll pass on the meal.  My alternative is Jimco and Mango Salad, Baked Ziti with Saisage and Sun-dried Tomato, and Mixed Berry Crisp as served on MS Nieuw Statendam April 30, 2019:

 

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Roy

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thanks for our Sunday Daily, Sandi.

 

Great collection of days.  Jazz is fabulous music and honesty is the best policy (unless it’s hurtful).  The things you learn!  - had no idea about Mr. Potato-head.

 

Love that quote by Benchley.  There are times when it is best we say nothing.  And a white wine today?  Yum - hope it isn’t too oaky.  Appreciate the pics of today’s port since I am not getting to Norway this May.

 

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I’ll pass on the meal - need something easy to digest for the time being.  

 

Hoping to get out later to get some earth and choose Ivan’s dog food - it’s the only thing I am missing (I think), assuming I”m not too wobbly.  So far, moving slowly, so good.  I’ll see how it goes 🤞 

 

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@JazzyVso sorry to hear about your fall on board 😔 I’m glad you didn’t break something and hope the hurt goes away fast so you can enjoy.

 

There was a Bon Voyage missing yesterday for the 6th - mine. 😔 But, with sutures in my elbow, I definitely made the right decision.  

 

Prayers for everyone on the Care list & for those that need them and a toast 🥂 to those on the Celebratory / Shout Out list.

 

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Have a great Sunday, everyone !!!!

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Today this should be me arriving in Nassau on Liberty of the Seas and transferring tomorrow to Vision of the Seas to Fort Lauderdale.

 

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However I do hope to get to church in person today as one of our Cub Scouts will take a leadership role and be presented his God and Family award.  I'm just concerned that there will likely be a downpour this morning.

 

Roy

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