The Fleet Report and Daily for Saturday September 2nd, 2023

[Heartgrove]

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

 

Beginning our prep for leaving next Sunday for Hamburg. Found Rolling Underseat-sized Bags for Sue and DSIL to use. We will probably do a practice packing early in the week.

 

Stay Safe and prayers today for those that need them!

 

- Jack

[kazu]

27 minutes ago, Crazy For Cats said:

Good Morning Everyone, thanks for the daily fleet report.  I woke up at 2 am only to see that our 7 am flight to Montreal was cancelled due to staffing issues.  After a couple of calls we are rebooked through Halifax and will hopefully arrive around 9 pm, instead of 9 am.  I’m very nervous about this change and though Halifax is nice I don’t want to get stuck there.  I think this makes a mess of our HAL transfers.  I’ll try and call them later.

We went out for a large breakfast so I shouldn’t get hungry until we get to Halifax. I’m going to try and take a short nap.

@kazu not only Mona, Ashlee would join in.

 

Oh DAM, Jake 😔.  There should be a number of flights out of Halifax if push comes to shove.  Hope everything goes smoothly for you two 🤞 

[Denise T]

Happy Saturday everyone. Thanks for the Daily and Fleet reports. 

Should be another cool day here. Then next week it gets hot and muggy again. 

Putting up my fall decorations today. It is the start of college football so you know I will be watching all day. Hoping to get Fancy out to the park. 

Happy anniversary @Quartzsite Cruiser

Happy birthday @RMLincoln

Thinking of all on the care list. 

Celebrating with all who are celebrating. 

Have a safe and healthy day. 

[aliaschief]

Good morning. We had a good flight out to Seattle. Had dinner at our Marriott Airport hotel and managed to stay up til 9:00 PM before crashing. Now it’s 5:00 AM and we’re up. Will take a couple of days to adapt. Will have a leisurely morning take the shuttle back to airport and pick up our rental car. Plan is to get to Depoe Bay, Oregon around 5:00 PM when beach house will be available.

Time to go find a decent coffee. Have a great weekend and for many holiday. Thanks for the reports. Bruce

 

[highscar]

@RedneckBob your beard will give you membership into yesterdays Orange Cat Club.  

[puppycanducruise]

Good morning and thank you for the Report.

 

A cool morning here, but should warm up and be a nice afternoon.  No plans for today.

 

My hubby has a beard, I don't know what he would look like if he shaved it off, he's had it for a long time.  Tailgating sounds like a lot of fun.  I like peameal back bacon.

I like the quote.

The meal sounds great, looking forward to seeing recipes.  I'll pass on the drink but I'm sure the wine is fine.

Prayers for everyone.

@Quartzsite Cruiser Happy Anniversary!

@RMLincoln Happy Birthday!

Sorry to hear about Jimmy Buffett, I enjoyed his music.

I hope everyone has a good day.

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

Good morning from central Texas.  It is 70F and feels like 70F.  The humidity is 63% with a dew point of 56F, so it should be pleasant for my walk.  Our predicted high is 98F.  On the agenda today is a quick run to the store even if it is Saturday of a holiday weekend, and this afternoon, we'll be watching the UT  🤘 v Rice  🦉  game.

 

VJ day ended a very long and brutal war.  DH has never had a beard.  Tailgating has changed greatly in the last few decades.  Bacon is always good.

 

Another interesting quote from Emerson.

 

We'll pass on the meal and the drink.  I'd like to try the wine.

 

We have not been to Iccaraci or Belem.

 

The Great London Fire in 1666 was devastating.  We visited the USS Missouri like many other Dailyites and saw where the treaty was signed in 1945.

 

1 hour ago, grapau27 said:

Happy anniversary Lenda @Quartzsite Cruiser

 

Thank you for the good wishes, Graham.

 

1 hour ago, rafinmd said:

Thank you Rich, Vanessa, Debbie, Dixie, and Ann for the Saturday report.  Happy Birthday @RMLincoln and Happy Anniversary @Quartzsite Cruiser.  Rest in Peace Dodi al Fayed and Jimmy Buffet.

 

I'm not really into tailgating and don't have a beard.  I love bacon but eat it sparingly. 

 

This was a very joyous day in 1945 but very sad in 1666. 

 

I love the Emerson quote.  Been to Belem just once, Maasdam in 2015.

 

Speaking of Maasdam, she just returned to service today, sailing as Celestial Journey out of Piraeus.

 

A chilly start to this morning but a very hot week on the way.

 

Roy

 

    

 

Thank you, Roy.

 

1 hour ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Good morning friends!  Today it is 66F and will be mostly cloudy with a high of 82.  Temps will rise back into the 90's next week.  Thank you Rich @richwmn for our Daily and Fleet Report today.  Great group of days today.  VJ Day was a huge event in the final ending of WWII.  World Beard Day is built for you Rich.  A great time to begin tailgating at our fall football games.  And anytime is a great time to celebrate bacon.  By the way I found a great source for days to celebrate recently - Thereisadayforthat.com in case you're interested.  📅

 

Skewers and kebabs seem popular lately and today is another one.  I'm not sure I'd like the cocktail or wine.  Thanks go to Debbie @dfish, Dixie @summer slope and Ann @cat shepard for any information on the food and beverages.  The London fire was a devastating event.  I can imagine the celebrations when VJ Day arrived!

 

Prayers were said as I walked the treadmill this morning.  First was DB with his pulmonary fibrosis and my friend's DB stricken with bile duct cancer.  Then our Care list friends including Baby Murphy, Terry @smitty34877's DH Lou and friend Tana, Chuck @catmando with his recent diagnosis and former health problems not to mention Annie @marshhawk's health problems and Nicholas @Live4cruises's DH accident.  Prayers for those lost in the Maui fire and their loved ones.  Huge thanks to Denise @DeeniEncinitas for all she does to help out her fellow island residents.  🙏  Congrats to all celebrating including Lenda @Quartzsite Cruiser and Steve celebrating their wedding anniversary. 🎉 Also happy birthday to Maureen @RMLincoln!  🎂  Thank you Vanessa @JazzyV for your great lists each day.

 

The destination of the day is Icoaraci (for Belem), Brazil.  We finally cruised to Icoaraci last December.  It was listed here as our port on July 1, 2021 and Sept. 5, 2022.  Here are the links for your photo retrieval.  I'll grab some photos of our very brief stop in Icoaraci on Dec. 7 and post them in a follow up post.  

 

 

 

 

We never got to the grocery yesterday but I guess there's no rush.  Spoke with DS and found out there is a 4 day weekend at Ren's school in Texas so Ren and DDIL flew home to Michigan for the weekend.  He misses his old friends and will keep busy with the high school football game last night, the U. of Michigan football game today and a friend's soccer game.  Dinners out with friends and just family time.  I remember when we moved our daughter away from her friends to begin her senior year of high school in a new state.  She needed quick weekend visits back to see her friends, too, for her own mental health.😪  Hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend!  Drive safely and stay well.

 

 

 

 

Sandi, thank you for the anniversary wishes.  I hope Ren and DDIL enjoy being home for the weekend.

 

51 minutes ago, kazu said:

Thanks for our Saturday Daily, Rich.

And many thanks to Dixie, Anne, Vanessa & Debbie.

 

Interesting collection of days and two very important dates in history.  I’ll celebrate bacon day with Canadian bacon - not the other kind 😉 

Absolutely love that quote by Emerson.

 

 

Today’s drink sounds delish @summer slope and yum on today’s meal suggestion. 👍  Looks like a nice day and a hot first week of September 👍 It’s far too cool in the mornings though.  Hopefully my tomatoes will ripen 🤞 I need to do some work outside and start dismantling.  I’ll see what the elbow will allow 😉. @Crazy For Cats think Mona will be like this?

 

 

Yesterday was a great experiment.  Between my hair appointment and the therapeutic massage (it’s not a relaxing one 😉) I was gone for 4 hours - the longest I have ever left Ivan.  He was a VERY good boy 🙂 Needless to say, there were some extra treats and attention given.

 

 

My therapist knew what was wrong with my elbow and treatment began.  It’s a bit black and blue but it’s necessary.  another appointment next week and exercises in between.   It will probably take a bit to get the success we need.  I am impressed with her though.  I understood a lot of what she said without her putting it into layman’s terms thanks to DD DH and I knew enough from his dictations I typed and discussions to know what she was suggesting was good.  Very pleased and hopeful.

 

 

Prayers to those on the Care list, those suffering losses, health issues, worries & those that need them.  Cheers to those celebrating and cruising.

 

 

Have a good Saturday, all.

 

Jacqui, I'm glad you feel comfortable with the therapist and are confident in what she is doing.  I hope it doesn't take too long for the elbow to start feeling better.

 

49 minutes ago, Cruzin Terri said:

@Quartzsite Cruiser

Happy Anniversary and best wishes for many more years together.

 

 

 

Terri, thank your very much.

 

48 minutes ago, kazu said:

 

Lenda @Quartzsite Cruiser a very happy anniversary to you two

 

 

 

 

Maureen @RMLincoln Happy Birthday.  Hope it is a fabulous one!

 

 

 

Thank you for the anniversary wishes, Jacqui.

 

42 minutes ago, ottahand7 said:

@Quartzsite Cruiser Happy Anniversary Lenda! 🍾

 

@RMLincoln Happy birthday Maureen! 🎂🍾

 

Thanks for the Daily reports!  John has a beard and we are celebrating Bacon day with BLTs for dinner. We will celebrate tailgating today by watching college football.  Great quote by Emerson.  Pass on the lamb and the cocktail but I love Catena but have never have had their Cabernet Franc.   We have been to today's port this year.  

Thanks for keeping us updated on all the events and celebrations @JazzyV.  Prayers for baby Murphy, @marshhawkfor your DHs health and for your health.  Prayers for everyone needing them, citizens of Maui, the people of Ukraine and for those who had their homes and businesses destroyed by Idalia.  

We are staining today.  By the time I had all my dinner prep done for our family dinner last night it was 11 and sun was beginning to hit the west side of the cabin.  John and I are going to take it on today.  I did get more plants cut back with my hedge trimmer.  They will be easier to rake later when they dry some.  And dry they will with the high 80s and high 90s for the next three days.  We will start early as I think the heat will drive us indoors to sit with fans running.  Our family dinner was fun.  John's walleye tacos  (grocery store kind) were excellent, he made homemade tartar sauce with fresh dill and I pickled red onions and that all went together well. We had fun and laughed a lot.  

I will try to locate my photos of Belem and will try to figure out some different ones from what I posted in February. 

 

 

Nancy, thank you for the good wishes.  I hope the staining goes well today.

 

42 minutes ago, RMLincoln said:

Packing day!  I ran out of energy yesterday but am ready to pack today. I think everything is ready. And looking in luggage yesterday I found a stash of cash!  Mostly 5s and 1s but it’s always a fun to find!   Laundry is done, lost a sock!  I’m sure it will show up someday stuck to something. 
 

I like lamb, and Jim Beam occasionally but I think not with cucumbers and cinnamon? Ewww.  V-J day is a somber reminder of staggering loss. We had a very meaningful visit to the Missouri on our way from ship ti airport to close out our longest trip ever- 16 weeks: 3 week  cruise to Sydney (when we met @erewhon, 6 weeks in Australia; cruised to NZ, 4 weeks; flight to Tahiti for a week there; 3weeks cruising the Society Island ending in Hawaii, then flights back to NM.  Amazing trip in 2013, not sure we could do it now, glad we did it then!  
 

Happy Anniversary 🎂 @Quartzsite Cruiser and DH. Anniversaries are an accomplishment and there are never enough of them. Enjoy a grand day reflecting and dreaming together!  
 

I am blessed to celebrate another birthday!  And my first with my Daily family!  It’s a privilege and an honor.  There were years that I really didn’t think I’d live this long, and I never ever dreamed I’d get to do the traveling I’ve done. And more to come, very soon, like starting out tomorrow to NY then boarding NCL Joy on Monday to some places I’ve never been. 🌎  I’ve very grateful. 

 

My niece will be back here this afternoon on her journey home to NC and we’ll all go out tonight to a dinner theater in Columbia MD about a half hour away. So our bags must be ready!  Off to a big day!  
 

Thank you Vanessa for starting me out with happy wishes, and Graham and Roy. I’ll lose track quickly but they are each such a blessing. Thank you.  Last night at bedtime I received good wishes from friends in Australia, we met through cruising, on a TA on Ruby Princess in 2010. We have visited with them at our NM home and in their homes. Traveling makes the world so much friendlier!  
 

Blessings to all in need of healing, comfort or hope.  May a new day bring a new path. 
 

Cheers to all celebrating 🍾🎂. 
Smooth travels to all away, happy visits @aliaschief and Sue. 
Maureen 

 

Thank you, Maureen.  Enjoy your evening at the dinner theater.  Safe travels tomorrow.

 

37 minutes ago, Crazy For Cats said:

Good Morning Everyone, thanks for the daily fleet report.  I woke up at 2 am only to see that our 7 am flight to Montreal was cancelled due to staffing issues.  After a couple of calls we are rebooked through Halifax and will hopefully arrive around 9 pm, instead of 9 am.  I’m very nervous about this change and though Halifax is nice I don’t want to get stuck there.  I think this makes a mess of our HAL transfers.  I’ll try and call them later.

We went out for a large breakfast so I shouldn’t get hungry until we get to Halifax. I’m going to try and take a short nap.

@kazu not only Mona, Ashlee would join in.

 

Jake, I'm sorry your flight was canceled and that things are messed up.  I'm glad you got another flight.  Safe travels to Montreal with no more changes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lenda

[portofrome]

Thank you for the Fleet Report.

[aliaschief]

5 minutes ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

Good morning from central Texas.  It is 70F and feels like 70F.  The humidity is 63% with a dew point of 56F, so it should be pleasant for my walk.  Our predicted high is 98F.  On the agenda today is a quick run to the store even if it is Saturday of a holiday weekend, and this afternoon, we'll be watching the UT  🤘 v Rice  🦉  game.

 

VJ day ended a very long and brutal war.  DH has never had a beard.  Tailgating has changed greatly in the last few decades.  Bacon is always good.

 

Another interesting quote from Emerson.

 

We'll pass on the meal and the drink.  I'd like to try the wine.

 

We have not been to Iccaraci or Belem.

 

The Great London Fire in 1666 was devastating.  We visited the USS Missouri like many other Dailyites and saw where the treaty was signed in 1945.

 

 

Thank you for the good wishes, Graham.

 

 

Thank you, Roy.

 

 

Sandi, thank you for the anniversary wishes.  I hope Ren and DDIL enjoy being home for the weekend.

 

 

Jacqui, I'm glad you feel comfortable with the therapist and are confident in what she is doing.  I hope it doesn't take too long for the elbow to start feeling better.

 

 

Terri, thank your very much.

 

 

Thank you for the anniversary wishes, Jacqui.

 

 

Nancy, thank you for the good wishes.  I hope the staining goes well today.

 

 

Thank you, Maureen.  Enjoy your evening at the dinner theater.  Safe travels tomorrow.

 

 

Jake, I'm sorry your flight was canceled and that things are messed up.  I'm glad you got another flight.  Safe travels to Montreal with no more changes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lenda

Just noticed! Happy Anniversary Lenda! 🍾

[0106]

Wishing everyone a great Labor Day weekend.

[smitty34877]

Good morning. It is only 60 now but will reach 88 or so later. We have not been to the port but would like our local diner to deliver Greek kabobs.DH has a beard now and I am not sure I like it.My DS has a beard which is now grey Oh my.

@RMLincoln, Maureen, a very Happy Birthday to you!

 

@Quartzsite Cruiser,  Lenda, Happy Anniversary to you both!

 

@kazu, Jacqui,  I was so happy to read about your treatment  yesterday.I am sure it will help restore function.Ivan is such a good dog!

 

I am planning take out pizza for dinner tonight.It makes everyone happy. It is also easy.

Some days are better than others and yesterday was exhausting. I am researching the use of medical Marijuana  and wait for a phone call from one of the doctors  concerning specific meds and interaction. It is legal here but the State is very slow to license dispensaries. DSIL has volunteered  to take a trip to New Jersey in search of edibles as the only nearby place here is in midtown Manhattan .Sorry if this offends people but the situation  requires solutions  and this may be one.

Take care everyone 

[dfish]

@Quartzsite Cruiser

 

 

@RMLincoln

 

 

[marshhawk]

@RMLincoln  Maureen-

 

[marshhawk]

@Quartzsite Cruiser

 

[RedneckBob]

23 minutes ago, highscar said:

@RedneckBob your beard will give you membership into yesterdays Orange Cat Club.  

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[1ANGELCAT]

To celebrate bacon day, we had scrambled,  eggs and bacon for breakfast. The cats enjoyed it too.

Heading over to Lancaster county today for chicken bbq takeout from Bird in Hand Fire Company, It’s always delicious. The fire companies are always so supportive of each other’s efforts. Witmer posted on Facebook to please support the BBQ and posted pictures of their own corn preparation for their upcoming dinners. They had 800 dozen ears of corn to clean and store ( 3200 pounds) for their next 3 dinners.

Blessings and prayers to all on our lists

 

 

 

[travelingbums]

Thank you for sharing.

Have a great day.

[marshhawk]

Good Saturday Morning Dailyites!

 

@smitty34877No offense taken, I cant remember the drug name that DH was prescribed, and it did help.  But in the end, we couldnt afford to buy it.  It was in pill form.  DH said that the chemo not only made him not hungry, but taste was changed too.  And everything tasted bad...except the sloppy joes.

 

In Memory of JImmy Buffet

 

Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you call
Wanted to sail upon your waters since I was three feet tall
Youve seen it all, youve seen it all

 

[grapau27]

51 minutes ago, ottahand7 said:

We began our day with a beautiful sunrise on February 27, 2023 on our Grand South America on the Volendam. My pictures somehow loaded out of order.  The water view is Icoaraci.   The other water view was a fish market in Belem.  We took a HA tour to a basilica, a botanical garden next door, then a market then walked to a nearby cathedral. By the time we reached it it had begun to storm so we didn't want to tour the inside.  Other than too much time in the market determined by our guide we would recommend this tour because we saw so much in the city and the "suburban" areas in between.   We topped it off with a dinner at a Rudi's pop up that was the best we had ever had.  To top it off our waiter Agus presented the slip and let us know we got our 4* Mariner discount, that made the dinner even better.  Apologies for the weird photo load.  Have a nice Saturday.

Nice photos.

[dfish]

Good morning, everyone!

 

It is shaping up to be a beautiful day here in mid-Michigan.  We will probably hit the Farmer's Market this morning, perhaps the dog park as well.  This afternoon will see Sue and River working on the fairy garden.  They got some miniature bird houses yesterday that the fairies will love and they are going to paint and decorate today.  

 

@kazu Jacqui, it sounds like you are on the right path with your elbow.  I sure hope this works and you return to full mobility and no pain.

 

@Crazy For Cats Sorry about the flight interruptions.  They seem to be more and more common.  Out of our 4 flights this summer, only one took off as scheduled.  

 

Today's meal is very similar to the beef souvlaki we had recently.  I think it is mainly a switch on the meat, but perhaps a slight variation on seasonings as well.   I'm not a lamb fan, but seasoned and cooked well is ok and I would try this.  Here's one to get us started.  https://www.mygreekdish.com/recipe/greek-lamb-souvlaki-recipe-skewers-with-pita-bread/

 

 

This one is very similar to the first.  It uses Italian seasoning in place of some of the herbs in the first one.  https://www.aheadofthyme.com/greek-lamb-souvlaki-skewers/

 

 

This one turns the heat up a bit with some crushed red pepper flakes for those who like that.  https://www.sugarsaltmagic.com/greek-lamb-kebabs-lamb-souvlaki/

 

 

This reminds me to add an item to our list for today.  We need a new gas canister for the grill.  

 

Wishing you all a wonderful day!

 

[marshhawk]

Today is a great day to celebrate- this is my favorite food.  It makes every thing taste better.

[Nickelpenny]

Good Morning to all.  Thanks for the daily and fleet reports (and the pics of the port; I think I will be going there next Feb/Mar).  I don't have a beard 🤫 but do love men with beards; tailgating is getting so fancy!!  And bacon - oh, bacon - crispy and delicious!!  I totally agree with Emerson!!  The food and drinks sound wonderful and what a great day in 1945 but a sad day in 1666.

 

I woke up to hear Jimmy Buffett died.  I am not necessarily a parrot head but do enjoy his music.  Happy Anniversary to @Quartzsite Cruiser and Happy Birthday to @RMLincoln. 

 

Lazy day today.  I have to clean house as I have neglected it all week.  One of the nice things living solo is I am the only one who sees it and sometimes I just could care less if it is messy.  We had some nice rain yesterday in the middle of the day - it poured actually.  I could hear it from inside the classroom (as the students were taking a test).  Saw a bunch more people I used to work with as I was at the high school.  I do love working there.  It is like home even though I have been gone 3 years.

 

Off to the gym in a little while and then, in between cleaning, maybe making some neat stuff for dinner.  I haven't used my tajine in a while so maybe.........  Moroccan food!!!  That means a visit to Trader Joe's or Whole Foods or Sprouts.

 

Thoughts to all on the care list and cheers to those celebrating.

 

Have a great start to the long weekend!!

[Cruzin Terri]

Good morning.

Thank you to Rich and Vanessa and Debbie and Ann and Dixie for your contributions to keep this wonderful thread alive.

interesting days.  i don’t have a beard (Thank God) Don’t tailgate,  But I love bacon, even though I am told it is not good for me.

i will pass on the food and drink as it seems I am having some tummy troubles these days and eating light and bland is better.

Too much anxiety.

The floor guy is here and I hope today is the last time I ever see him.

If all goes well, Jim and I will go out tonight to celebrate my birthday. Better late than never.

Hope everyone has a good day and a safe holiday weekend.

God Bless,

 

Terri.

 

[Seasick Sailor]

Good morning Dailyites. Happy Weekend!

 

Happy Birthday @RMLincoln

 

Happy Anniversary @Quartzsite Cruiser 

 

Thankful to hear @DeeniEncinitas and David enjoyed a cocktail at our favorite place, The Barefoot Bar last night.

 

 

And so happy to hear Kaanapali is slowly coming back. 

 

Prayers lifted for all on our care list. Vanessa thank you for keeping up with everyone. Hoping we hear something on Baby Murphy. RIP Jimmy Buffett. 

Bon Voyage to all of our cruisers! 

 

I hand over 1 of the dogs tonight, leaving me with 3. Oliver seems to enjoy them, they are running around chasing each other. Thankfully they are all teeny dogs. 9 days left and counting...

 

Thanks to Ann, Dixie, and Debbie from the food and beverage department. 

Have a great weekend. Be kind!

[rafinmd]

Today's sunrise is the last from my 2012 Queen Mary 2 crossing.  September 2 was the penultimate sea day on the way to Southampton.

 

 

Roy