Rare richwmn Posted June 3, 2023 #1 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Today is Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, National Trails Day, and World Bicycle Day If you're going to do something tonight that you'll be sorry for tomorrow morning, sleep late. - Henny Youngman Meal Suggestion for today - Baked Risotto with Lemon, Peas & Parmesan Drink of the Day - Apple Fizz Wine of the Day - Rippon Pinot Noir Central Otago Tinker's Field 2019 Destination of the Day - Dover, England Today in History: 1621 Dutch West India Company (WIC) receives charter for The West Indies (The Americas, Caribbean and West Africa)Ship Locations Eurodam Seattle, Washington 0700 - 1500 Koningsdam Vancouver, Canada 0700-1600 Nieuw Amsterdam At Sea destination Vancouver, Canada eta 04 Jun Nieuw Statendam Bergen, Norway 07:00 - 17:00 Noordam At Sea destination Whittier, Alaska eta 04 Jun Oosterdam Civitavecchia Rotterdam Amsterdam, Netherlands North Holland 07:00 - 17:00 Volendam Skagway, Alaska 0700-2000 Westerdam Victoria, British Columbia Zaandam Montreal, Quebec 0700-1700 Zuiderdam Dun Laoghaire (Dublin), Ireland 0700-1700 26 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portofrome Posted June 3, 2023 #2 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Thank you for the Fleet Report. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyV Posted June 3, 2023 #3 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Today’s Care list: Smitty34877 DH recovering from surgery 1Angelcat’s loss of Ninja and Fluff only a week apart Marshhawk and DH Chuck with Covid after cruise; Fawn missing Superoma working to settle her DD DF’s estate Wildfire victims Shooting victims every day Citizens of Ukraine and Sudan From the rotation: NextOne needing valve replacement surgery Roy recovering from pneumonia and slowly getting stronger Atexsix DF working on getting stronger Former President Jimmy Carter in home hospice care; Roslyn with dementia Celebrations and Shoutouts: Bon Voyage Suslor! Bon Voyage aliaschief and DWaliaschief! Welcome Back Oceansaway17! Mr. Boston’s DH David’s retirement! LuauQueen, welcome to the Daily! RMLincoln’s DH with a good exam at the glaucoma specialist Tana celebrating small wellness victories Many Dailyites cruising or with upcoming cruises 5 days for ocean sounds (Symphony of the Seas June 8 to June 15) 7 days for Nickelpenny (Zaandam June 10 to 17), celebrating retirement DeniseT (Nieuw Amsterdam to June 4), Suslor (Eurodam to June 10) and aliaschief (Azamara Journey to June 28) 22 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Boston Posted June 3, 2023 #4 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Good morning everyone. Thanks for the daily report. Fun group of days today. The trails here are wet for sure after last evening’s rain, maybe a bike ride would be better. Funny quote although it wouldn’t work for me as I’m programmed to wake up at six. I’d have the meal suggestion as a side dish. The drink has potential from the name. I have not been to today’s port. Prayers for all on our list. Cheers to those of you celebrating happy events today! 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted June 3, 2023 #5 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Thanks for the info .. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted June 3, 2023 #6 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Good morning friends! It's a beautiful morning, 60F with sunny skies and 86 predicted for the high. A bit hot. Thanks Rich @richwmn for our Daily and Fleet Report. Good idea about the bike ride instead of the trail walk @Mr. Boston. Our trails are dry though since the incessant rains seem to have stopped this past week. Hopefully rain will come back soon. Hope the Chinese Dragon Boat people have a good time. I went to something like that once in Ann Arbor on their local river. Very festive! The Youngman quote is funny as usual. No thanks to the risotto dish. The drink sounds interesting and the Pinot Noir is good I'm sure but I don't like reds. The day in history goes back a long time, and if people hadn't been interested in exploring this planet back then, where would we be now? Thanks to our Food and Beverage ladies for their daily reports - Debbie @dfish, Dixie @summer slope, and Ann @cat shepard. Excellent job Vanessa @JazzyV on the C&C lists this morning. Hope you are feeling okay! Prayers for the Care list people and anyone else who may be in need. Especially @1ANGELCAT and Annie @marshhawk. Hurray for the Celebration list group who are either cruising or having happy events in their lives. Enjoy smooth seas and many exciting adventures! The port this morning is Dover, England. We had that port once almost exactly one year ago on June 2, 2022! I'll post the link below. I notice I was on that Island Princess Covid cruise that day on my way to Reykjavik from Halifax. Covid was beginning to rear its ugly head during those sea days but I didn't come down with it for about 10 more days. I was unable to access my photos while on the ship so didn't post photos. I'll go look for some now. Hoping all of you enjoy your Saturday and stay safe and well. 26 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnuffleupagus Posted June 3, 2023 #7 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Thank you for the fleet report. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted June 3, 2023 #8 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Thank you Rich, Vanessa, Debbie, Dixie, and Ann. I enjoy watching dragon boats, love trails but I think from now on need to only walk the best maintained or paved. I was an avid bicyclist for about half a century but eventually gave it up. Not sure sleeping late will help much in the long run if there are still consequences to deal with. It sounds like the events 402 years ago today probably lead to the eventual establishment of Nieuw Amsterdam. I have sailed from Dover twice on Crystal Symphony but the closest I've been on a BHB is boarding Prinsendam in Tilbury in 2011. Yesterday was HOT here, today will be much more tolerable. The meal sounds nice. I'll pass on posting an alternative. Roy 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted June 3, 2023 #9 Share Posted June 3, 2023 We had two wonderful days in Dover while sailing on Prinsendam, Sept. 2018 and May 2019. The first time we took a double decker bus to the White Cliffs of Dover visitor center and began our hike along the trails there. Here is our view though from the ship before we left it that morning. On the path you could see where the Prinsendam was docked (right) and over to Dover Castle. We reached a photo spot where people were taking photos so of course did the same. There were horses in the area. Lots more trail to go. The farther you went the sparser the trail became At the end of the trail was the Victorian style lighthouse which of course had to have scaffolding around it to spoil the view. Knowing the schedule the bus had for returns we decided we'd better leave and hustle if we were going to make the next hourly ride. We could see the bus enter the parking lot from a quarter mile away, so broke into a jog and ran back just in time to jump onboard before the driver left. Whew! Thankfully we were five years younger then! Nevertheless we enjoyed that visit to Dover. I think I'll have breakfast now and take a look later for some photos from our 2019 visit when we stayed in town instead of walking the trails of the White Cliffs. 29 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted June 3, 2023 #10 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Apple Fizz cocktail: Ingredients 1 part Midori® Melon Liqueur 1 part Sauza® Blue Silver 100% Agave Tequila 1 part cloudy Apple Juice 1/2 part Lemon Juice 1/2 part Simple Syrup Splash Soda Water Instructions Stir all ingredients and pour over ice in a highball glass. 13 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted June 3, 2023 #11 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Good morning, everyone from the Seven Slot Grille in Reed City, Michigan. Today is River's last soccer game so we got up before dawn to make the trek up here. I'm posting and will be back later to read. I agree that today's meal is more of a side dish. I'd skip it due to carbs. https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a39562253/baked-risotto-recipe/ This next one includes pancetta for some protein. https://joythebaker.com/2022/05/oven-baked-pea-pancetta-and-lemon-risotto/ This one is lemon and herbs. If you really want the peas, you can add them in. https://www.recipetineats.com/creamy-lemon-herb-baked-risotto-recipe/ Wishing you all a wonderful day! 21 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted June 3, 2023 #12 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Thank you for today’s R & D, Rich! Just a super quick post this morning. Off to the gym & Aldi, then lunch with neighbors, Bindi walks and charcuterie with wine at a friend’s this evening. Vanessa thank you for keeping track of all of us. Prayers for all who need our support. Thinking of you @1ANGELCAT . Cheers to all who are celebrating. Get well & stay well everyone! ********** Rippon Pinot Noir Central Otago Tinker's Field 2019 Another elusive NZ wine. This PN sounds lovely. No distributors appear to ship to me, but lots of them ship to Hong Kong with prices starting at $75.08. Distributor notes Rippon is a small but highly renowned biodynamic family estate, based in the subregion of Wanaka, Central Otago. This position means that the estate enjoys the same benefits of long sunshine hours and rain-shelter as the rest of Central Otago, but the unique proximity to Lake Wanaka provides a considerable moderating influence. The result is wines of less immediately overt ripeness, but of increased finesse and complexity. The wines often look more like their Alsatian or Burgundian counterparts, than that of their immediate neighbours, and they never sacrifice structure or tannin for immediate pleasure. As such, they will develop beautifully in a good cellar, whether red or white. A unique parcel within Rippon, Tinker’s Field is a gentle, north facing slope formed by an ancient ejection cone of coarse schist gravels and is home to the oldest vines on the property. Also to note, the Pinot Noir with the highest acidity of the 19's here. Fermented with natural yeasts, with 25% whole clusters. Aged in French oak (only 17% new) for a total of 18 months before bottling unfined and unfiltered. The Review: 94+ points, Mike Bennie, The Wine Front A firm, structured release this year, indeed. Tasted over a few days to get the gist of it. Expressive and individual wine regardless. It’s all about architecture and tension, firm ribbons of tannin and green-herbal elements over darker, sour-sweet cherry and brambly-undergrowth characters. All this wrapped up in a lithe, gossamer but steely-minerally and strict tannins. Amaro-like acidity feels so refreshing and life-affirming. It feels very much a wine that needs cellar time, it’s so strict and taut in this incarnation. Please, set some aside. 19 7 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted June 3, 2023 #13 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Beautiful day in Barcelona. Embarkation was swift and efficient. Barcelona was bustling with the Spanish Gran Prix this weekend and large concerts. Only 500 guest on board this cruise. Thanks for the report. Back to having fun. 20 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ottahand7 Posted June 3, 2023 #14 Share Posted June 3, 2023 @1ANGELCAT I am so sorry your black kitty failed to make it. I really feel for you with two going so quickly and the empty house feeling. @marshhawk I hope that you and your DH are beginning to feel better. Thanks for the Daily and Fleet Reports @richwmn. On the quote sleeping late isn't going to make it go away unless it is a hangover. Total pass on the comestibles. Melon drink, high carbs and I bet another hard to find vino. Prayers for all on our Care list and the people of Ukraine. @Suslorand @aliaschief Bon voyage! 🍾🛳️ 24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted June 3, 2023 #15 Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) Be sure to check post #28 in the thread by @Dr.Dobro for a great current post on Dover. Roy Edited June 3, 2023 by rafinmd fixed post number 15 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ottahand7 Posted June 3, 2023 #16 Share Posted June 3, 2023 We have another couple of hot days ahead of us but it will cool off for next week. We got a little bit of rain Thursday but it appears the dry weather will continue. Our trip to town went well and our food was excellent but the fried fish for first meal of the day upset my stomach. I hope they get the road fixed soon because fishing is good when it is really hot and the bugs don't follow us out there. Have a wonderful Saturday. Nancy 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted June 3, 2023 #17 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Our second time in Dover was May 6, 2019 on Prinsendam once again. We got on the shuttle bus to downtown and along the way saw this view of the Dover Castle on the hill, and a Banksy mural on a building. Here's a closer shot of it. I have read that later in 2019 someone whitewashed over the mural which was worth plenty as most Banksy artwork is. I haven't been able to figure out what has happened since it was whitewashed over so If anyone knows the latest, please let us know. We were dropped off downtown near the Dover Museum and had a look inside after a walk around the town. After our look around the museum, we boarded the bus again to look at some scenery. Prinsendam preparing to leave Dover. ferry in the harbour. Time to go! 29 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted June 3, 2023 #18 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 hour ago, JazzyV said: Today’s Care list: Smitty34877 DH recovering from surgery 1Angelcat’s loss of Ninja and Fluff only a week apart Marshhawk and DH Chuck with Covid after cruise; Fawn missing Superoma working to settle her DD DF’s estate Wildfire victims Shooting victims every day Citizens of Ukraine and Sudan From the rotation: NextOne needing valve replacement surgery Roy recovering from pneumonia and slowly getting stronger Atexsix DF working on getting stronger Former President Jimmy Carter in home hospice care; Roslyn with dementia Celebrations and Shoutouts: Bon Voyage Suslor! Bon Voyage aliaschief and DWaliaschief! Welcome Back Oceansaway17! Mr. Boston’s DH David’s retirement! LuauQueen, welcome to the Daily! RMLincoln’s DH with a good exam at the glaucoma specialist Tana celebrating small wellness victories Many Dailyites cruising or with upcoming cruises 5 days for ocean sounds (Symphony of the Seas June 8 to June 15) 7 days for Nickelpenny (Zaandam June 10 to 17), celebrating retirement DeniseT (Nieuw Amsterdam to June 4), Suslor (Eurodam to June 10) and aliaschief (Azamara Journey to June 28) Vanessa, I hadn't heard Rosylyn Carter had dementia. I hope they are keeping former President Carter comfortable. Hospice can drag on for years for certain individuals included my DD DMIL. Thanks for your update on the Carters. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted June 3, 2023 Author #19 Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) Some views of Dover, which was a replacement port on WC2023 Edited June 3, 2023 by richwmn 31 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted June 3, 2023 #20 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Good Morning, thanks for today’s report. It’s a much cooler morning here and everything is soaked. There is nothing on the agenda for today. Today’s meal suggestion sounds interesting but will decide after @dfish shares pictures and recipes. I suspect that we will go out for dinner today. I hope everyone has a good day today. 21 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodakboiler Posted June 3, 2023 #21 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Our favorite experience in Dover was finding the White Horse Inn when wandering around the town. It is a tavern from the late 1400's (I believe) that allows English Channel swimmers to sign the walls and ceilings with their names and dates of their successful crossings. There was a group from Philadelphia that had made the swim and were signing the ceiling that day. Pretty cool. 28 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Nickelpenny Posted June 3, 2023 #22 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Good Morning to All!! Love the days - watched Dragon Boat Festivals while I lived in China. They were cool! And I need to start riding a bike!! I love risotto but baked? Hmmmm. Wish I could see the White Cliffs of Dover some day!! Off to day 3 of my adventure. I am having a great time. Heading up towards Nashville. Let's see where I lay my head tonight. Boy, Texans drive big trucks!! That seem to be all I saw. Went on the toll road out of Dallas; didn't mean to but somehow I did. I guess I will owe the State of Texas some money!! Thoughts for the care list. @1ANGELCAT I am so sorry about your loss. I am a cat lover and I dread the day Martina decides it is time to leave me. Have a great day everyone!! 26 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 0106 Posted June 3, 2023 #23 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Happy Saturday! We celebrated Trail Day yesterday at the Assateague Island National Seashore. Many come to see the ponies. This is the first time I saw prickly pear blooming here. The beach is not crowded. Positive thoughts to those who need them. Cheers to those celebrating and cruising, 27 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisercl Posted June 3, 2023 #24 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Good morning everyone, Not much going on here this week; the big event was a dental appointment. In keeping with yesterday, I have never met a dentist I even liked, personally and professionally; that is all I am going to say about that! 😜 IMO, you are lucky if you find a dentist that is good. My thanks to all who have or will contribute to today's FR & D and all of the supporting departments... @JazzyV, @Oceansaway17 and @marshhawk, welcome home from your vacations. Travel can be tough on a body, I know. Hope you feel better each day now that you are home. Bon Voyage @Suslor and @aliaschief! Prayers for all and cheers for those celebrating. Have a good weekend. Take care and stay safe. Caron 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin Terri Posted June 3, 2023 #25 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Good morning to all, I hope everyone is having a good day. It is a beautiful sunny day here in the Low Country of South Carolina. We leave for London two weeks from today. Thankfully we have flights to get us there. We board the Oceania Marina on June 21 and will be on her for 32 days as we sail around the Baltic Sea. Thank you Rich for getting us started every day. Interesting collection of days. The only one I can identify with is Bicycling. However, I haven’t done that in a while. I like the quote. Debbie, the meal sounds good and I may think about trying it. The wine is a bit above my budget right now. The drink is a maybe. Prayers for all on the cares list. @smitty34877 I hope DH is recovering well. Prayers for him. @marshhawk Hope you are feeling better and soon will have Covid behind you. @aliaschief Bon Voyage. Hope you enjoy your cruise. We departed from Dover once on the Insignia. I tried to post some photos of the White Cliffs as we sailed away but they don’t show up. Sorry. Hope everyone has a nice Saturday and a pleasant weekend. God Bless, Terri 22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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