The Fleet Report and Daily for Wednesday August 2nd, 2023

[richwmn]

 

Today is National Night Out, National CAD Day, and National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
 

When I hear somebody sigh, 'Life is hard,' I am always tempted to ask, 'Compared to what?' - Sydney J. Harris

Meal Suggestion for today - Potato Salad
Drink of the Day - Makers Mark Bourbon Spritz
Wine of the Day - Trapiche - Oak Cask Malbec 2021
Destination of the Day - Skjolden, Sognefjord, Norway

Today in History:
1858 Government of India transferred from East India Company to the British Crown

Ship Locations
 

Eurodam

Sitka, Alaska 0800-1600
 

Koningsdam

Glacier Bay, Alaska 0700-1600
 

Nieuw Amsterdam

Juneau, Alaska 1000-2200
 

Nieuw Statendam

Copenhagen, Denmark d1700
 

Noordam

Skagway, Alaska 0700-2100
 

Oosterdam

Nafplion, Greece 0800-1600
 

Rotterdam

At Sea destination Akureyri, Iceland eta 03 Aug
 

Volendam

Vancouver, Canada d1600
 

Westerdam

Hubbard Glacier, Alaska 1400-1800
 

Zaandam

Corner Brook, Newfoundland 1000-1800
 

Zuiderdam

Isafjord, Iceland 0800-2300
 

 

 

[portofrome]

Thank you for the Fleet Report.

[JazzyV]

Today’s Care list:

RMLincoln’s DH’s recovering from eye surgery 

Smitty34877’s DH Lou starting chemo

Cruising sister’s great niece Murphy post-op, lung infection, ? off ECMO

1Angelcat’s friend Barb with surgery Friday for pancreatic cancer

Crusing-along’s niece Jeannine with MS recurrence

NextOne’s friend Denny with a large stroke, and his DW Bonnie

Sharon in AZ’s family member’s situation

All Dailyites going through worries and stress, whether mentioned or not

Ill pets – Kazu’s Ivan, Heartgrove’s Sam. Cruising sister’s Molly

 

Canadian/US/Greek wildfires, storms/flooding, dangerous heat conditions

Shooting victims again and again

Citizens of Ukraine

 

From the rotation:

Ger_77’s DH with acute gout attack and increased angina

Catmando with eye infection; cancer recurrence, treatment being decided on

Tana’s pulmonary issues

Mamaofami’s DH Sam recovering from brain bleed

 

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

Happy Birthday lazey1!

Scrapnana completed chemo and recovering 

Ger_77’s DH showing some improvement from gout attack

Cruzin Terri’s AC working again

Mamaofami’s DH Sam home from the hospital 

The Daily Gardening Club posting wonderful flower pictures

All the contributors to the Fleet Report/Daily

 

Upcoming Cruises or At Sea:

 

4 days for Copper10-8 (Nieuw Amsterdam Aug 6 to Aug 13)

 

AV8rix (Nieuw Amsterdam to Aug 13), Dfish (Zaandam to Aug 23), StLouisCruisers (Zaandam to Aug 23) and NextOne (Zuiderdam to Aug 25)

[grapau27]

Thank you for today's daily reports.

It is raining and 59°F here.

3 interesting days.

Good quote.

I will give today's food and drink a miss.

I hope everyone is safe and well and you all have a great day.

[grapau27]

Happy birthday @lazey1

[Mr. Boston]

Good morning everyone.  It’s going to be another nice day here, perfect for my company outing.  Thanks for the daily report, recipes and lists.  Hooray for ice cream sandwiches!  I like the quote, it helps keep it all in perspective.  I love potato salad and would have it as a side dish anytime.  Probably pass on the drink.  I haven’t been to today’s port.  I bet that there are some nice photos of it.  Praying for everyone on today’s list.  Cheers to those of you who are celebrating happy events. 🥂

[0106]

Good morning! Baltimore celebrated National Night Out last night with the goal of strengthening  community relations with law enforcement.  I loved this picture from the Baltimore Sun.

 

I feel like everyone has a favorite potato salad.  I think it would be great if you shared your potato salad recipe with us.  My family is Pennsylvania Dutch.  I have two traditional recipes I make and one that I have recently started making that my DH loves.

 

Amish potato salad is sweeter than your classic potato salad thanks to the sugar in its mayonnaise-based dressing. Mustard and vinegar balance out the sweetness and give this potato salad a unique sweet-and-sour kick.  It must include hard boiled eggs.  I don’t actually use a recipe but this is similar to what I do.  The main difference is I cook my potatoes whole, then peel them and cut them up for the salad.

 

German Potato Salad is served warm with vinegar and bacon dripping dressing.  I usually use red potatoes and do not peel them.

 

I saw Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad in Southern Living magazine and thought I’d give it a try.  The ingredients are potatoes, pimientos, hardboiled eggs, sweet pickles, celery, onion, bell pepper, parsley and jalapenos. The easy dressing is made with mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, olive oil and hot sauce.Looking at the ingredient list might seem a little daunting, but don’t worry about it. Once you’ve got all your ingredients on hand, you just throw everything together and you’re good to go. Just get ready to shout Hallelujah!

 

Sending you peace, healing and all good wishes. May your life be good

[Crazy For Cats]

Good Morning, thanks for today’s daily fleet report.  It’s another beautiful day and should last one more day.  I do like potato salad and would lean towards the Amish recipe.  It’s going to be another busy work day, I need to follow up on a demand from a customer that came very late in the day yesterday.  I hope to arrange transportation for our September cruise today.   

We were awakened by the smell of skunk around midnight, not fun.

[puppycanducruise]

Good morning.  Thanks for the Report.

 

Cloudy and cool this morning, chance of rain this afternoon.

 

A good collection of days.

Love the quote.

I like potato salad, I should make some soon.  I don't use a recipe, but the salad must contain chopped hard boiled eggs, sliced radishes and green onions.  The dressing is mayo mixed with a bit of relish.  It should be dusted with paprika and devilled eggs decorate the top.

I'm sure I'll like the drink and wine.

Thanks in advance for pictures of today's port.

 

Prayers for everyone on the Care List.  Cheers for all the celebrations.

@lazey1 Happy Birthday.

 

Have a wonderful day everyone!

[StLouisCruisers]

Good morning friends!  It's a nice morning here in Corner Brook, Newfoundland.  We are 2 hours earlier than the previously recorded schedule due to the fact that Red Bay, Labrador has been eliminated from our itinerary this cruise.  Tomorrow and the next day will be sea days as we head towards Qaqortoq, Greenland, arriving on Aug. 5 at 8 am not 10 am as previously scheduled.  We will wait until most of the tendering is finished up before heading ashore to hike around the lake behind the City Hall.  We might do a little shopping too.  We cannot dock here today due to a freighter taking our spot.  The Captain said there was nothing he could do about it even though he tried.

 

Nice days today.  I appreciate an ice cream sandwich at home quite often.  Here I join the line in the Lido for an ice cream cone almost every day.  I agree with the quote of the day, too.  Potato salad sounds nice.  No thanks to the drink and wine.  Thanks to Rich @richwmn for the Daily, Tina @0106, Dixie @summer slope, and Ann @cat shepard for the F&B department reports.

 

Prayers for those on our Care list and anyone else in need of them including DB and Mark, Tana, Lou, Maureen's DH @RMLincoln, Annie and Chuck @marshhawk and @catmando, Baby Murphy and friends and family lost or suffering.  Happy Birthday to Jane @lazey1  !!  Smooth sailing to the cruisers including myself.  Thank you Vanessa @JazzyV for your excellent work on the lists.

 

The port of Skjolden has been mentioned here twice before plus the added distinction of being discussed 13 days ago with the Sognefjord, Norway port of the day.  The first two times, I hadn't been there yet, but last month's port of the day I was able to post photos of Sognefjord.  I should show more of the town but I haven't tried going into Shutterfly yet this voyage and that may not work.  I'll do that later after I post Lenda's photos.  Here are the links:  

 

 

 

 

And here is Sognefjord, Norway port of the day, July 20, 2023.

 

Since I had finally seen Skjolden by that date, here are the photos I posted 13 days ago.

 

I actually have been in Sognefjord, just last summer on Island Princess, right after we had Covid.  When I looked up the region I found this very fine photo of Skjolden at the end of the fjord.  Our ship, the Island Princess was docked where the ship in the picture is.  This is an internet photo.

 

We walked along the shoreline from our ship to Skjolden which is where the bridges and rapids are in the above photo.  Here we are along the way.

 

The rapids running into the fjord.

 

 

Some of the town of Skjolden

 

And the beautiful Feigefossen waterfall we saw going in and out of the fjord to see the town of Skjolden.

 

I'm off on the hunt for Lenda's photos.  Have a wonderful day this Wednesday.

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

@lazey1 A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Jane.  Wishing you many more wonderful birthdays in the years to come.

 

 

Lenda

[MrSnuffleupagus]

Thank you for the fleet report.

[summer slope]

Makers Mark Bourbon Spritz cocktail:

 

Ingredients
1 part Maker's Mark® Bourbon
1 part Aperol® Aperitif
¾ part Lemon Juice
Splash of Simple Syrup
Splash of Prosecco
Garnish: Orange Peel

Instructions
Fill a wine glass with ice and layer in Maker’s Mark®, Aperol®, lemon juice and syrup. Stir gently to combine. Top with prosecco and garnish with an orange peel.

 

[seagarsmoker]

Good morning Dailyites. Thanks for the Daily Report and I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

[grapau27]

12 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Good morning friends!  It's a nice morning here in Corner Brook, Newfoundland.  We are 2 hours earlier than the previously recorded schedule due to the fact that Red Bay, Labrador has been eliminated from our itinerary this cruise.  Tomorrow and the next day will be sea days as we head towards Qaqortoq, Greenland, arriving on Aug. 5 at 8 am not 10 am as previously scheduled.  We will wait until most of the tendering is finished up before heading ashore to hike around the lake behind the City Hall.  We might do a little shopping too.  We cannot dock here today due to a freighter taking our spot.  The Captain said there was nothing he could do about it even though he tried.

 

Nice days today.  I appreciate an ice cream sandwich at home quite often.  Here I join the line in the Lido for an ice cream cone almost every day.  I agree with the quote of the day, too.  Potato salad sounds nice.  No thanks to the drink and wine.  Thanks to Rich @richwmn for the Daily, Tina @0106, Dixie @summer slope, and Ann @cat shepard for the F&B department reports.

 

Prayers for those on our Care list and anyone else in need of them including DB and Mark, Tana, Lou, Maureen's DH @RMLincoln, Annie and Chuck @marshhawk and @catmando, Baby Murphy and friends and family lost or suffering.  Happy Birthday to Jane @lazey1  !!  Smooth sailing to the cruisers including myself.  Thank you Vanessa @JazzyV for your excellent work on the lists.

 

The port of Skjolden has been mentioned here twice before plus the added distinction of being discussed 13 days ago with the Sognefjord, Norway port of the day.  The first two times, I hadn't been there yet, but last month's port of the day I was able to post photos of Sognefjord.  I should show more of the town but I haven't tried going into Shutterfly yet this voyage and that may not work.  I'll do that later after I post Lenda's photos.  Here are the links:  

 

 

 

 

And here is Sognefjord, Norway port of the day, July 20, 2023.

 

Since I had finally seen Skjolden by that date, here are the photos I posted 13 days ago.

 

I actually have been in Sognefjord, just last summer on Island Princess, right after we had Covid.  When I looked up the region I found this very fine photo of Skjolden at the end of the fjord.  Our ship, the Island Princess was docked where the ship in the picture is.  This is an internet photo.

 

We walked along the shoreline from our ship to Skjolden which is where the bridges and rapids are in the above photo.  Here we are along the way.

 

The rapids running into the fjord.

 

 

Some of the town of Skjolden

 

And the beautiful Feigefossen waterfall we saw going in and out of the fjord to see the town of Skjolden.

 

I'm off on the hunt for Lenda's photos.  Have a wonderful day this Wednesday.

Nice photos Sandi.

I hope you are both enjoying your cruise immensely.

Graham.

[StLouisCruisers]

Here are Lenda's photos from Sognefjord, Norway day.

 

 

 

In 2005 on Marco Polo, we started the day in Flam on a branch of Sognefjord where we took the train to Myrdal, and then were bused to Gudvangen on another branch of Sognefjord where Marco Polo was waiting for us. 

 

It was supposed to be a quick stop to board the tenders, but as can happen on a cruise, there was a hitch.  One of the tenders broke down, and we had a long wait while they retrieved it and towed it back to the ship.  It was a nice, warm, sunny afternoon, so the wait was not uncomfortable.  We were traveling with friends, and we found  a couple of benches to relax and visit.

 

To retrieve the tender, one man was using a inflatable boat to maneuver the tender into position for it to be towed back to the ship.  This is just one of the pictures of his attempts.  How the finally managed to get the tender back on board is lost in the mists of time.

 

Marco Polo waiting down the fjord

 

The area where we were waiting

 

 

 

Of course, there were shopping opportunities.

 

Finally, everyone was back on board, and we headed down the fjord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

Good morning from a still dark central Texas.  I woke up earlier than I expected, and we don't have to leave for UTSW quite as early, so I thought I'd pop in very quickly.  @StLouisCruisers  Sandi, I appreciate your posting the links this morning.  The only time I've posted pictures of Skjolden was just a few days ago.

 

Unfortunately, National Night Out is not celebrated in our small community.  CAD helped DH in developing and maintaining his computer program.  Ice cream sandwiches are good, but it's been a long time since we've had any.

 

I like today's quote.

 

I use my mother's recipe for potato salad, but I leave out the green olives and add hard cooked eggs along with chopped celery. green bell pepper, salt and pepper.  After mixing all the ingredients, I add mayonnaise.   We'll pass on the drink, but I might try the wine.

 

The date in history changed India.

 

We've been to Skjolden, and I'll let Sandi post my pictures since I need to start getting ready to head to Dallas.

 

10 minutes ago, Crazy For Cats said:

Good Morning, thanks for today’s daily fleet report.  It’s another beautiful day and should last one more day.  I do like potato salad and would lean towards the Amish recipe.  It’s going to be another busy work day, I need to follow up on a demand from a customer that came very late in the day yesterday.  I hope to arrange transportation for our September cruise today.   

We were awakened by the smell of skunk around midnight, not fun.

 

Jake, I've actually petted some striped kitties.  A friend of my father's had some baby skunks who's mother was killed.  The had been deodorized thought.  Their fur was very soft.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sandi, thanks for posting my pictures.  Time to get ready.

 

Lenda

 

[cat shepard]

Thank you for today’s R & D, Rich! It is very cloudy this morning after a day without rain. Looks like Daytona is getting some early morning showers. 
 

Thank you for keeping up with us, Vanessa! I need to get out and do some dead-heading. I am astounded that my hydrangea is still producing blossoms. I wish I could figure out why this year is different.  I have plenty of things to keep me busy inside, if we do get rain. Bindi walks, HIIT and 🤞🏻 pool time might just keep me busy. 
 

 

 

 

Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! @Mr. Boston enjoy your last few days of work!  
Get well & stay well ever!

 

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Trapiche - Oak Cask Malbec 2021

I want to try this Malbec just so I can learn what the winemaker means by “in the mouth is round”. This Malbec is widely available and all vintages share similar reviews. Numerous online distributors with prices starting at $6.99.

Winemaker Notes

Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec is an intense red colored wine with some violet hues. Fruity aromas with notes of plums and cherries. In the mouth is round, with a touch of truffles and vanilla.

JS91 James Suckling

Ripe plums, cooked cherries, cocoa and a hint of beetroot on the nose. Medium-bodied, ripe and fruity with soft tannins and bright acidity. Plummy, juicy finish.

[cat shepard]

@lazey1

 

 

Jane

May your new year be filled with love, laughter, great health & a cruise!

Edited August 2, 2023 by cat shepard

[kazu]

Thanks for our Hump Day Daily, Rich.

 

Nice collection of days.  I’m not sure about the quote.  Life can be hard at times.  Yum on potato salad.  I’m with you Tina @0106 I cook my potatoes whole too and have to have boiled eggs in them.

 

 

Ivan got his 2nd shot yesterday on his 3 month gotcha’ anniversary and they were quite pleased with his weight.  he’s lost 1 pound since their last visit & 6 pounds total since I got him.  👍 He’s just about at his ideal weight!  Vanessa @JazzyV I think you can take him off the Care list.  without jinxing myself, all the signs point to the injections working 🤞 I did get a supply of his pain meds in case.

 

 

Busy, emotional morning today - off to the lawyer to get changes to my will for Jose’s endowment & bursary and then the draft for the testimonial portion of it.

 

Happy Birthday @lazey1 

 

 

Prayers for so many of you suffering loss, worry for loved ones and health issues and those that need them.  Cheers to those celebrating.

 

 

Have a good Wednesday everyone.

 

 

[GTVCRUISER]

Happy Hump Day 🙂 from San Diego 

[rafinmd]

Thank you Rich, Vanessa, Ann, Tina, and Dixie.  I think National Night is actually the first Tuesday in August.  I like Ice Cream Sandwiches but usually go with a cup or occasionally cone.  CAD is a great leap forward, especially when a design is evolving.  I wonder if plotting a ship's course on a digital map would be considered a form of CAD.

 

Happy Birthday @lazey1!

 

I do like the Harris quote but have not been to Skjolden.  I'm not sure what the India transfer meant but hope it was for the best.  I've been to India just once, back in 2010 on Queen Victoria.

 

I'll pass on the potato salad.  My alternative is Melange of Tropical Fruit, Chilled Peach and Ginger Soup and Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad as served on MS Prinsendam August 2, 2011.

 

Roy

 

 

Edited August 2, 2023 by rafinmd

[aliaschief]

Good morning. For last two days I have had a slight soreness around one of my back molar teeth. So I called my dentist yesterday and they will be seeing me in an hour. With our travel to Pennsylvania next week I wanted to have the dentist check out the tooth. Geez was there last week! 
Received the estimate for clearing up shrubbery and over growth around woods on our property. It’s going to cost a cruise in an inside cabin but it needs to be done! Weather cooperating they should start Friday.

@Lazy1 Jane Happy Birthday to you. 🎂

Thanks for the reports and enjoy your Hump Day. Bruce

 

[smitty34877]

Good morning. I made potato salad yesterday and don’t use a recipe. I boil the potatoes whole, peel and slice them and add scallions. I like it to marinate in a vinaigrette dressing with a touch of dry mustard. We don’t use the eggs but my mom did. I made five pounds yesterday and it is gone.

We leave shortly to return to the infusion center to get disconnected. The alarm went off on the pump and I had an anxious few minutes with the help line people before they told me how to stop it. Yikes. 
@ger_77, I was glad to hear that an appointment was secured for DH tomorrow. I hope they can help with the angina.

@lazey1, a very Happy Birthday to you!

It is a beautiful day once again with temperatures only going to 80 and low humidity. I love to see how much the dogs enjoy their walks on these nice days.

Take care everyone.

 

[Denise T]

Good morning, everyone. Happy Wednesday. Thank you for the Daily and Fleet reports. 

I will always celebrate national Ice Cream Sandwich Day. I love potato salad. Aperol Spritz being my favorite drink, I would try the drink of the day. It has been cool weather here with less humidity. Love this weather. 

Been very busy these last couple of days. Teaching and seeing clients. I am also getting ready for the oral defense of my dissertation proposal. The goal is to finish the program by the end of this year. 

Fancy continues to be a wonderful dog. I think she likes her new home. 

Happy birthday @Lazy1!

Thinking of all on the care list. Celebrating with all who are celebrating. 

Have a safe and healthy day.