The Fleet Report and Daily for Wednesday August 16th, 2023

[grapau27]

10 minutes ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

 

Good morning from a cool central Texas where it is 69F and feels like 69F with 65% humidity and a dew point of 57F.  This will be our last cool day for a while with a high of 98F.  Tomorrow it will be 107F, so I'll enjoy my walk this morning.

 

On the agenda today after my walk will be making potato salad and baked beans to go with our smoked babyback ribs tonight.  I'll also prep the ribs this morning so they will be ready to go into the smoker when we get back from DH's next to last appointment with the spine surgeon.

 

I will celebrate the Airborne, and I think our neighbor across the street was a member of the Airborne.  I like a good joke, but am not that good at telling jokes.  I do not care for roller coasters.

 

An interesting quote from Lana Turner, but I think it is a bit cynical.

 

We'll pass on the meal and the drink, but the wine might be worth a try.

 

We have been to Akureyri three times, and I retrieve my pictures in a few minutes.

 

The discovery at Bonanza Creek was just the beginning.

 

@RMLincoln  Maureen, I hope you have a safe and uneventful drive home today.

@StLouisCruisers  Sandi, good luck to Ren and the team in Mexico City.

@ottahand7  Nancy, I'm sorry your asthma is acting up, and I hope you get it under control soon.

@grapau27  Congratulations to England on the semi-final win today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lenda

Thank you Lenda.

The football was exceptional.

Your memes are so funny.

Graham.

[grapau27]

11 minutes ago, kplady said:

Good morning!

 

Happy Airborne Day, I'm not good with jokes, and NO WAY I'll be on a roller coaster!!

 

We were in Akureyri last year on our Nieuw Statendam cruise. We went to Dimmuborgir, the Lava Labyrinth (LOTS of non-biting midges, glad we were still wearing masks!!!), then the area of fumeroles, and finally to Godafoss waterfall. It was a great tour on a fantastic cruise!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prayers for all in need, cheers to all celebrating. Congratulations @grapau27 on England's World Cup win.  Take care of yourselves and each other!!

 

Laura

Thank you Laura.

We play Spain at 10.00am on Sunday in the world cup Final.

Lovely photos and nice to see your happy faces.

Graham.

[smitty34877]

Good morning.It is humid here with temperatures  up to 80 later. We hope to get DH home today if bloodwork  is good. 

I have always loved roller coasters  but no longer go on them.I enjoy jokes others tell.Thank you @RedneckBob for keeping us entertained!

We were in Akureyri  on a VOV cruise and really enjoyed it.I would love to return to Iceland some day.

Again, a big thank you to everyone  here who kept us in their prayers and sent encouragement. It helped so much.

Enjoy the day today.

[dfish]

Good morning, everyone,

 

 I managed to make it to breakfast this morning, but didn’t eat much.  The silver lining to this sinus infection is loss of appetite.  I may or may not go to the Mariner Lunch.  I do want to hear the presentation about the Bay of Fundy by the geology enrichment speaker.  I have been enjoying his talks and I am so glad he’s on board.  After that, who knows?

[grapau27]

13 minutes ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

In 2009, we did a private tour with a few CC friends, and in 2017, we rented a car and drove east from Akureyri.  I will not post my pictures of Godafoss since they are the same as others.

 

We stopped at Myvatn Naturebath both trips.

 

 

The geothermal area and the geothermal power plant

 

 

 

 

 

Dettifoss

 

 

Countryside

 

 

Lenda

 

Thank you for your photos of today's port Lenda.

Graham.

[Mr. Boston]

Good morning everyone.  Thanks for the daily report, recipes and lists.  Hats off to our airborne forces, jokes and roller coasters.  I have to admit I haven’t been on a roller coaster in quite some time.  I’ll be airborne in a few hours, heading back to Boston.  The quote is funny although a bit dated it seems.  The meal and drink suggestions sound nice.  I haven’t been to today’s port but am enjoying the pictures, thanks for sharing them.  Prayers for all on the prayer list today.  Cheers to those celebrating happy events! 🍾

[1ANGELCAT]

Good sunny and humid morning. It’s supposed to be a beautiful day with a high of 83 but still humid.Tomorrow will be near 90.

I have not been on a roller coaster in years, loved the old wooden ones. 
Blessings and prayers to all on our lists.

[Heartgrove]

Thank you Rich, thank you Tina, thank you Vanessa, thank you Ann, and thank you Dixie for all your work. And thank you everyone for being here!

 

We had a good trip to Chicago over the weekend for my granddaughter's Baptism Saturday and 1st Birthday for family in Chicago. She is just the most adorable little girl (the proud grandpa says!). I just love her!

 

Lily and her mother

 

Sue and Lily

 

Lily and Me

 

 

Stay Safe, and prayers for those in need today.

 

- Jack

 

 

[ger_77]

Good morning, thanks for the Fleet Report and Daily!  Hurray for the Airborne; I like being airborne when we're on our way to meet a BHB.  I used to be good at telling jokes, but haven't done so in quite a while.  I am not a roller coaster girl - my stomach does flip-flops just watching them on television!  I got a good chuckle out of today's quote.

 

Well the smoke cleared out overnight because a cold front moved in, bringing rain and wind.  We dropped 30 degrees overnight and although the skies are now clear, there's a good wind blowing, so I think it's a t-shirt and jeans kind of day for us.  One thing we've started noticing is that the days are getting shorter - we can sit out on our deck and see the lights on automatic sensors come on earlier and earlier.  Sigh.  Here's a photo our DS took when he was here last week of our deck with the lights on.  The multi coloured lights are actual railway lanterns that DH electrified so we could enjoy them.

 

@smitty34877that would be great if DH is able to come home today; hopefully his bloodwork shows he's much better and can return to the comfort of his own surroundings and people.

@dfishsorry you're still bothered by that sinus headache; would an ice pack or cold cloth help?  Sometimes when I get a migraine, an ice pack on the back of my neck brings relief, but if you laid it gently on your face . . . 

 

@0106 we have a Cactus Club in our city and we've been there a couple of times for lunch or a late afternoon snack and drink.  The restaurant location isn't that convenient for us, so unless we're shopping in the downtown district, we just don't get there.  I do like today's menu suggestion and will tuck it away for another day.  Because it's rather cool today, I think I'll cook something different for dinner - an easy menu consisting of sloppy joes and Caesar salad will be what we'll enjoy on the deck tonight.   And wine.

 

Prayers for everyone who is in need, cheers to all with celebrations.

 

Smooth Sailing!  ☺️☺️☺️

Gerry

 

[travelingbums]

Thank you everyone for sharing.

Have a great day.

[RedneckBob]

1 hour ago, aliaschief said:

Morning everyone, Had a productive day yesterday of unpacking, laundry and shopping.  Our appointment at the bank was cancelled as the employee called in sick. Rescheduled for tomorrow.

I knew @RedneckBob was going to have a field day with tell a joke day and he came through with flying colors.

Do hope @dfish is over her sinus issues so she can enjoy the remarkable cruise her and @StLouisCruisers are enjoying. What a great itinerary. 
Our next adventure starts in a couple of weeks when we fly out to Seattle then drive to Depoe Bay, Oregon for two weeks. Son has rented a beach house.

Enjoy the day and thanks to all who contribute. Bruce

 

 

Thanks Chief but it’s not over.

 

I guess you can say something else about the photo of the neighbor and the hedge. It appears the q-tip (what some call grey haired men), had to confront another a hole from the neighborhood! 😀

 

[RedneckBob]

1 hour ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

 

Good morning from a cool central Texas where it is 69F and feels like 69F with 65% humidity and a dew point of 57F.  This will be our last cool day for a while with a high of 98F.  Tomorrow it will be 107F, so I'll enjoy my walk this morning.

 

On the agenda today after my walk will be making potato salad and baked beans to go with our smoked babyback ribs tonight.  I'll also prep the ribs this morning so they will be ready to go into the smoker when we get back from DH's next to last appointment with the spine surgeon.

 

I will celebrate the Airborne, and I think our neighbor across the street was a member of the Airborne.  I like a good joke, but am not that good at telling jokes.  I do not care for roller coasters.

 

An interesting quote from Lana Turner, but I think it is a bit cynical.

 

We'll pass on the meal and the drink, but the wine might be worth a try.

 

We have been to Akureyri three times, and I retrieve my pictures in a few minutes.

 

The discovery at Bonanza Creek was just the beginning.

 

@RMLincoln  Maureen, I hope you have a safe and uneventful drive home today.

@StLouisCruisers  Sandi, good luck to Ren and the team in Mexico City.

@ottahand7  Nancy, I'm sorry your asthma is acting up, and I hope you get it under control soon.

@grapau27  Congratulations to England on the semi-final win today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lenda

Com on MS Crystal, you are good telling a joke. I use to not be able to tell a joke well. One time I started a new school. During recess someone yelled the number 52 and everyone laughed. Then a few minutes later someone yelled out another number, 23, and everyone laughed. I asked my friend Billy what was going on. He said that over the years so many jokes had been told that we decided to give a joke a number and when someone shouted out the number, everyone would remember the joke and laugh. Well, this was interesting so I decided to try it out. So I yelled out the number 33 no laughter. Number 53, no one laughed. I asked Billy, What’s going on, for which Billy replied, “Some people just can tell a joke”.

[RedneckBob]

1 hour ago, smitty34877 said:

Good morning.It is humid here with temperatures  up to 80 later. We hope to get DH home today if bloodwork  is good. 

I have always loved roller coasters  but no longer go on them.I enjoy jokes others tell.Thank you @RedneckBob for keeping us entertained!

We were in Akureyri  on a VOV cruise and really enjoyed it.I would love to return to Iceland some day.

Again, a big thank you to everyone  here who kept us in their prayers and sent encouragement. It helped so much.

Enjoy the day today.

You welcome. 

[cat shepard]

56 minutes ago, Heartgrove said:

She is just the most adorable little girl (the proud grandpa says!). I just love her!

 

Lily and her mother

 

Sue and Lily

 

Lily and Me

 

 

Stay Safe, and prayers for those in need today.

 

- Jack

 

 

Jack

 

Lily is adorable. And I am no relation whatsoever. 
 

Ann

[travelnap]

In honor of Redneck Bob's jokes.

 

You may be a Redneck if your family tree has no branches.

You may be a Redneck if you go to family reunions to pick up women.

You may be a Redneck if roadkill animals are considered to be an easy hunt.

You may be a Redneck if your siblings are named Billy Bob, Betty Sue, and Bubba.

 

Sorry Bob, I just couldn't resist.

[Nickelpenny]

Happy Hump Day everyone!!  Thanks for the daily and fleet reports.  And thanks @RedneckBob for the jokes.  I salute anyone in the Airborne, I do like roller coasters and have been on a couple in the last 5 years or so.  I can't tell a joke because I always forget the punchline!  Love Szechuan cooking (I like spicy) so the meal sounds great but not today.  The drink - OH, yes!! Never been to Iceland (worked with someone from there when I worked in Dubai) and I laughed at the LT line!!  What a boom finding golds was.

 

I went yesterday to the UofA for a memory study.  Didn't realize it was a screening but I am now accepted into the study.  It will include a MRI as I do some tasks.  I have done something like this before so it will be fun.  Probably won't get scheduled for a while.  I will have to squeeze them in between cruises!!  Haven't heard yet about the knee study.  Keeping my fingers crossed.  

 

I love the weather - sort of - as it only gets up to low 100s but the humidity is a little higher than I like.  I actually haven't had the AC on and have my door open.  I am not subbing at all this week because I have 3 days scheduled next week.  Have a couple of phone appts today so I am just going to chill.

 

Thoughts for those on the care list (and it seems to be getting smaller?) and cheers to those celebrating.

 

Here is my contributions to National Tell a Joke Day.  Have a great day everyone!

 

 

 

 

[RedneckBob]

10 minutes ago, travelnap said:

In honor of Redneck Bob's jokes.

 

You may be a Redneck if your family tree has no branches.

You may be a Redneck if you go to family reunions to pick up women.

You may be a Redneck if roadkill animals are considered to be an easy hunt.

You may be a Redneck if your siblings are named Billy Bob, Betty Sue, and Bubba.

 

Sorry Bob, I just couldn't resist.

Didn’t you know this was National Don’t Tell a Redneck Joke Day!

Well, maybe not.

[grapau27]

1 hour ago, Heartgrove said:

Thank you Rich, thank you Tina, thank you Vanessa, thank you Ann, and thank you Dixie for all your work. And thank you everyone for being here!

 

We had a good trip to Chicago over the weekend for my granddaughter's Baptism Saturday and 1st Birthday for family in Chicago. She is just the most adorable little girl (the proud grandpa says!). I just love her!

 

Lily and her mother

 

Sue and Lily

 

Lily and Me

 

 

Stay Safe, and prayers for those in need today.

 

- Jack

 

 

Lovely photos Jack.

[cunnorl]

Good Morning from a warm and breezy day at the beach

     Our weather is great today. Actually we only be in low 90s. Cant wait to see my power bill this month! 

     They announced yesterday that Celebrity will be bringing the Equinox here in 2024. It will a very busy port. They will be building another terminal. Now if HAL would come??? Carnival, Disney, MSC, Royal Carribean, Norwegian and Princess also will all have ships home ported here in 2024. The only day without ships is Wednesday.

    Thank you to @dfishand @StLouisCruisers for the pictures of their trip. We are booked on the VOV in 2024 so it is nice to see the ports.

    @Heartgrove  Lily is just adorable. You have every reason to be proud.

     @smitty34877 Glad to hear that DH is doing better. Hope he gets to come home today.

    Stay safe and enjoy today

        Charlene

 

[cruising sister]

Good morning,

I am sitting waiting for a workman to show up at my house. It is for one of the items on my one year warranty for the house. I am a bit skeptical as I did not get a reminder call. I will give them until noon then off to do more errands. 
 

I have an update on Murphy. They are slowly weaning her sedation and removing lines and catheters. She is able to be held and they have started PT and music therapy. My niece is afraid to get to hopeful as the rug has been pulled out before. She is responsive and alert. So they are ecstatic. 
 

I leave on Sunday for my spa week. Tucson looks hot but it will be about the same temperature here but with less humidity. Most of what I will do is indoors so I will be ok. 
 

There has been so much tragedy lately that I have stopped watching the news. I need to bury my head in the sand until after next week. 
 

Prayers to all and have a great day. 
 

 

[Cruising-along]

Good morning all!

Well I hope Gerry @ger_77 and I haven't started a new trend.  Last night I broke a tooth 😞  I was eating a great steak and must have swallowed whatever broke off (!) So I'll be calling the dentist as soon as they open this morning.  I do hope this isn't the one day of the week that they aren't open...

 

I'll pass on the spicy meal, drink and red wine.  I love a good joke, especially @RedneckBob's jokes, but I'm not good at telling a joke.  No roller coasters for me please.  

 

We were in Akureyri in 2018 on the VOV.  We took a tour to the Botanical Gardens, Godafoss Waterfall and some recreated ancient manors.  We had beautiful weather and it was a good day!

 

Jack @Heartgrove Lily is indeed adorable!  Thank you for sharing the photos.

Terry @smitty34877 I hope that DH's bloodwork is good and that he can come home today.

Debbie @dfish Dam about the sinus headache!!  Sure hope you feel better soon.

 

Here are some photos from our tour out of Akureyri

 

The Botanical Gardens:

 

 

 

 

Scenery

 

The landing strip for the airport

 

The oldest house (1795)

 

Visit to the ancient manor

Recreated thatched roof houses

 

Period costumes

 

One of the interiors

 

Example of a bridal dress

 

Farm equipment

 

And Godafoss Waterfall

 

 

[Cruzin Terri]

Good morning to all,

Thank you Rich for the Daily and Fleet Report.

Thank you to Vanessa for the lists and to Tina for keeping us fed, Dixie and Ann for keeping us hydrated.

I like the quote.  Good Old Lana Turner.

Have not been to the port.

 

I enjoyed the photos. Thank you Lenda.

@RedneckBob Thanks for the jokes.  I knew i could count on you!

 

Prayers that Baby Murphy continues to improve and Sam continues to do well in Rehab.

Terry @smitty34877 it is good news that Lou may come home today.  i hope his blood work is okay and he stays well enough to stay out of the hospital.

Prayers for @marshhawk and your DH.  

 

I am still having problems with PMR.  Taking prednisone every other day and don’t want to increase it.   My Doc is not in clinic this week and will not be back until week after next when I go down to Jacksonville,  I really don’t want another doc to get involved, so I will wait and suffer. Neck really hurts and impacting on my daily activities.

 

Today we are in a dilemma.,  Since DH does not drive anymore, I have to take him to the Podiatrist.  We are also awaiting a FedEx Package that requires a signature (which was supposed to be delivered yesterday).  How much do you want to bet that FedEx will come while we are at the medical appointment?  Isn’t that always the way!

 

Not much else to report

Prayers for everyone, especially those in Maui and the Ukraine.

 

Hope everyone has a good day.

God Bless.

Terri

[rafinmd]

Today's sunrise is from my 2015 cruise on Blount's Grande Caribe from Portland to Saint John.  On August 16 we visited Rockland, Maine.

 

 

Roy

[durangoscots]

Good morning to all a bit late. No reason... just late. It is sunny and cool. High's today will be mid 80's. Not too bad. I am aiming to just clear up some odds and ends and maybe have lunch downtown with friends. Waiting to hear from them.

 

My doctor's appointment went well yesterday except for a long wait in the office. Guess that is the price for having a late afternoon appointment. He just gets further and further behind. No major problems detected. He is having me check blood work just before and just after the cruise. What at spoil sport!!! I do know I will have to watch my eating but not really a problem since I am used to it.

 

Glad to hear that baby Murphy improves and I hope that Lou can get home today. Best wishes to all who are needing support and are not feeling well.

 

Susan

[GeorgeCharlie]

 

We ended up having an interesting extended stay in Akureyri during our Fall 2018 cruise from Copenhagen to New York onboard the Zuiderdam.

 

Due to weather delays we were there for 3 days and as we were departing, the Captain announced that we were now all honorary citizens of Akureyri - as it was the longest time any cruise ship had stayed in Akureyri.

 

On the third day, there were three other cruise ships in port (the Serenade of the Seas and the AIDAcara, plus the Pacific Princess), so Akureyri was absolutely packed with tourists.

 

In my review of the cruise, I had posted the following picture, as a light-hearted comment on how the local residents felt after being inundated with four cruise ships in one day.😉🤠

 

 

Other people have already posted many excellent photos of this area of Iceland, so, in case anyone may be interested, I'll just post a link to my review which is here.

 

The Akureyri portion starts at post #81.