The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday October 2nd, 2023

[richwmn]

 

Today is National Custodial Worker Day, Name Your Car Day, and World Farm Animals Day
 

Life is too short for long-term grudges. - Elon Musk

Meal Suggestion for today - Mac and Cheese
Drink of the Day - Tea New Fashioned
Wine of the Day - Château Poitevin Médoc
Destination of the Day - Brisbane, Queensland Australia

Today in History:
1789 George Washington transmits the proposed Constitutional amendments (The United States Bill of Rights) to the States for ratification

Ship Locations
 

Eurodam

Juneau, Alaska 1300-2200
 

Koningsdam

Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm, Alaska, Juneau, Alaska 0900-0930,1300-2200
 

Nieuw Amsterdam

Seattle, Washington 0800-1700
 

Nieuw Statendam

Piraeus (Athens), Greece Overnight
 

Noordam

Victoria, British Columbia 0700-1500
 

Oosterdam

Rhodes, Greece 0800-2100
 

Rotterdam

Stockholm, Sweden Overnight
 

Volendam

San Diego, California 0700-1700
 

Westerdam

At Sea Destination Juneau, Alaska eta 10-03
 

Zaandam

At Sea Destination Norfolk, Virginia eta 10-03
 

Zuiderdam

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 1200-1830
 

 

[portofrome]

Thank you for the Fleet Report.

[JazzyV]

Today’s Care List:

Cruising sister’s great niece Baby Murphy post-surgery, on ventilator

HAL Sailer’s DH hospitalized with pneumonia and afib

StLouisCruiser’s friend Susan’s DH Scott hospitalized, post-arrest, on vent

1Angelcat’s friend Stephanie with leg fractures, having surgery today

Haljo1935 with an upper respiratory illness

Lady Hudson’s DH Bill with bronchitis

 

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

Recovery from Wildfires in Maui, Canadian/US wildfires

Citizens of Ukraine

 

From the Rotation:

Tbay’s DH recovering from pneumonia

RMLincoln’s DH with glaucoma issues

Tana with pulmonary issues, needing more oxygen

Smitty34877 grieving the loss of her DD DH Lou and caring for Tana

 

Public Service Announcement: There will be a nationwide emergency alert test broadcast on cell phones, radios and TVs on October 4 at 2:20PM ET in the US.

 

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

Bon Voyage Lindaler!

Welcome Home Oceansaway17 and ocean sounds!

StLouisCruisers posting photos of cutie Elliott Rose

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:

5 days for Kazu (Rotterdam Oct 7 to Oct 22, Atlantic Sojourn)

5 days for 0106 (Rotterdam Oct 7 to Oct 22, Atlantic Sojourn)

5 days for St Pete Cruiser (Rotterdam Oct 7 to Oct 22, Atlantic Sojourn)

6 days for WannaSea (Eurodam Oct 8 to Oct 12, Pacific Coastal Cruise)

6 days for Horizon Chaser 1957 (Eurodam Oct 8 to Oct 28, Panama Canal)

 

Vmax1700 (Rotterdam to Oct 7, Jewels of the Baltic), WannaSea (Koningsdam to Oct 7, AK Inside Passage), Mr. Boston (Oosterdam to Oct 8, Med Tapestry, Greece & Adriatic Antiquities), Nickelpenny (Noordam to Oct 8, Wine Country & PNW), Ichiban Nekko (Zuiderdam to Oct 10, The Atlantic Coast),  Cruzn single (Zuiderdam to Oct 10, The Atlantic Coast), Rafinmd (Queen Mary 2/Crystal Serenity to Oct 13, NE, CA/Quebec City to NY), Live4cruises (Westerdam to Oct 28, N.Pacific crossing & Japan Collector) and Lindaler (Volendam to Nov 22, Tales of the South Pacific) 

[seagarsmoker]

Good morning Dailyites and thank you for the Daily Report! I hope everyone has a great day! 

[puppycanducruise]

Good morning.  Love this thread, a great place to start the day.  Thanks everyone.

It's supposed to be another nice day here, high of 27°C (81°F).  Wow, that could be a new record high temperature.

A big thank you to custodial workers.  I've never named my car. 

Interesting quote from an interesting person.

I haven't had mac and cheese in ages, maybe I should make some today.

I hope the drink is good, I love tea.   I'm sure I'll like the wine.

I've never been to today's port.

Prayers for everyone on the Care List. 

It's still dark, but Bertie wants to go for a walk, hope he can wait a little longer.🤞

 

[grapau27]

Good morning from a cloudy 57°F North East England.

Custodial workers do a great job keeping our schools, hospital's etc clean for us.

Pauline has given our cars names.

I dislike some people but I don't hold grudges because life is too short for grudges although I know some people hold a grudge against me even after I have been kind and friendly to them.

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

Prayers 🙏 offered to everyone who is unwell.

Take care and stay safe and have a lovely day.

Graham.

[StLouisCruisers]

Good morning friends!  Well today it is 57F, a nice chill in the air.  Later it will be sunny and 81.  Sounds good to me!  I was tired and overslept about 10 minutes.  Late to the treadmill but I'm almost back on schedule now. ⏰

 

Thank you Rich @richwmn for our Daily and Fleet Report.  It's nice that custodial workers have a day of appreciation. This applies to house cleaners, too.  Hard work and not a lot of respect offered to them.  I have never named a car but I do treat them well!  Thank goodness for farm animals.  My grandpa had many animals on his farm and it was cool to go visit on weekends and experience the farm life.  Elon's quote is so true!  I love mac and cheese and had some recently.  No thanks to the cocktail or wine.  What a great day in American history in 1789.  Good old George Washington!  Many thanks to our F&B ladies, Debbie @dfish, Dixie @summer slope and Ann @cat shepard for your reports today.

 

Prayers for so many these days.  I haven't heard a word since Sunday from friend Susan.  I may send her an encouraging text later.  Praying for improvement in her DH Scott and her DB Mark.  Also my DB with IPF.  Praying for a miracle for Baby Murphy and Melisa @HAL Sailer's DH.  Also the many DH's under the weather or recovering from surgery/serious illness including @Tbay, @Lady Hudson, @RMLincoln, @mamaofami, and @marshhawk.  Hope I haven't left anyone out!  Vanessa @JazzyV thank you for the lists and the Public Service Announcement!  Three cheers for all our cruisers whether future, present, or past!  Congrats to everyone else with good news here.  We love good news!

 

The port of the day is Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.  I love that city!  If I had to pick a place in Australia to move to it would be there.  We had Brisbane as our destination on Dec. 28. 2021 and Oct. 4, 2022.  I'll post the links below and then retrieve my photos.  During our two visits there in 2017 we had very enjoyable tours given to us by different Aussie friends.  I'll never forget those great days.  The links:

 

 

 

 

Last night DS flew home from his latest weekend in Frisco, Texas and he was right on time.  He's becoming a regular on American Airlines each Friday afternoon and Sunday night.  However this weekend he will be going to South Bend, Indiana to visit Notre Dame with Ren.  Unfortunately friend Colton has decided not to visit ND again.  He likes Indiana University if he should go to college.  I don't think Colton really wants to go to college - he's thinking more along the lines of a pro soccer team player.  I wish him very good luck!

 

Have a great Monday everyone!  Stay safe and well!  Photos coming up in the next two posts from me.

[grapau27]

21 minutes ago, JazzyV said:

 

Today’s Care List:

Cruising sister’s great niece Baby Murphy post-surgery, on ventilator

HAL Sailer’s DH hospitalized with pneumonia and afib

StLouisCruiser’s friend Susan’s DH Scott hospitalized, post-arrest, on vent

1Angelcat’s friend Stephanie with leg fractures, having surgery today

Haljo1935 with an upper respiratory illness

Lady Hudson’s DH Bill with bronchitis

 

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

Recovery from Wildfires in Maui, Canadian/US wildfires

Citizens of Ukraine

 

From the Rotation:

Tbay’s DH recovering from pneumonia

RMLincoln’s DH with glaucoma issues

Tana with pulmonary issues, needing more oxygen

Smitty34877 grieving the loss of her DD DH Lou and caring for Tana

 

Public Service Announcement: There will be a nationwide emergency alert test broadcast on cell phones, radios and TVs on October 4 at 2:20PM ET in the US.

 

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

Bon Voyage Lindaler!

Welcome Home Oceansaway17 and ocean sounds!

StLouisCruisers posting photos of cutie Elliott Rose

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:

5 days for Kazu (Rotterdam Oct 7 to Oct 22, Atlantic Sojourn)

5 days for 0106 (Rotterdam Oct 7 to Oct 22, Atlantic Sojourn)

5 days for St Pete Cruiser (Rotterdam Oct 7 to Oct 22, Atlantic Sojourn)

6 days for WannaSea (Eurodam Oct 8 to Oct 12, Pacific Coastal Cruise)

6 days for Horizon Chaser 1957 (Eurodam Oct 8 to Oct 28, Panama Canal)

 

Vmax1700 (Rotterdam to Oct 7, Jewels of the Baltic), WannaSea (Koningsdam to Oct 7, AK Inside Passage), Mr. Boston (Oosterdam to Oct 8, Med Tapestry, Greece & Adriatic Antiquities), Nickelpenny (Noordam to Oct 8, Wine Country & PNW), Ichiban Nekko (Zuiderdam to Oct 10, The Atlantic Coast),  Cruzn single (Zuiderdam to Oct 10, The Atlantic Coast), Rafinmd (Queen Mary 2/Crystal Serenity to Oct 13, NE, CA/Quebec City to NY), Live4cruises (Westerdam to Oct 28, N.Pacific crossing & Japan Collector) and Lindaler (Volendam to Nov 22, Tales of the South Pacific) 

Vanessa @JazzyV.

Thank you for the amazing work you do on keeping the lists up to date.

For reference  I will be 67 on October 27th.

Graham x 

Edited October 2, 2023 by grapau27

[rafinmd]

Thank you Rich, Vamessa.ebbie, Dixie, and Ann.  I certainly appreciate Custodial workers and Farm Animals but have never named a car.  A great day in the history of our constitution.  I wonder when or if I will get that emergency alert message, perhaps actually on time in Saguenay.

 

Bon Voyage (Wow!) @lindaler,

 

I don't think I've been to Brisbane.  Not a fan of Elan Musk but interesting quote.  I may end up passing Zuiderdam in the middle of the night.

 

I love Mac and Cheese at home but am unlikely to see it the next 8 days.  My alternative is Cherry Bisque, Fillet of Lamb, and Mango Sorbet as served in the Princess Grill last night.  The photo will be delayed.

 

Roy

 

 

 

 

[puppycanducruise]

@lindaler  Bon Voyage!

[StLouisCruisers]

My photos from Brisbane.

 

Today's port of Brisbane was one of our favorites.  We went twice in 2017 and on one visit a CC friend met us and took us around.  The second time there some friends we met on our Seabourn Antarctica cruise met up with us and took us all around the area.  My Aussie friends are so, so nice!   I warn you, there are many photos!

 

 

We did a circumnavigation cruise of Australia (on Sun Princess), and I would recommend it to anyone who can make their way to the "Land Down Under".  We also docked in the industrial port outside the city and took a shuttle bus to the central business district. 

 

A view of downtown from the shuttle bus. 

 

The Anzac Square Memorial on Ann Street where the bus dropped us off.

 

 

 

My CC friend walked us past the church she was married in.

 

Just around the corner was the Roma Street Parkland which was beautifully groomed.  Amazing it was surrounded by so many skyscrapers.

 

 

 

 

I do love visiting gardens!

 

They had a little train to ride on but we preferred to walk.

 

This is the City Hall, which we went inside to take a look.  They have the Museum of Brisbane on an upper floor there, which we visited briefly because there was so much to see in the city still.

 

 

Then we walked through the Queen Street Mall area on our way towards the river.

 

 

Some art along the way.

 

We walked across the Brisbane River on the Victoria Bridge to the Southbank area.

 

 

 

One of the most amazing places in the Southbank area is Streets Beach, Australia's only inner city man-made beach.  

 

Isn't it awesome?

 

 

From Southbank, we took the free ferry back across the river and walked towards our bus pick up point. 

 

 

We saw plenty of old buildings directly in front of the new buildings.

 

 

We had a wonderful day with my CC friend.  Next time we stopped here we would do entirely different things.  That will come up next post.

[StLouisCruisers]

My second visit to Brisbane.

 

 

After our circumnavigation cruise we sailed on a Tasmania cruise followed by a Papua New Guinea cruise.  The PNG cruise included Brisbane on its way back to Sydney.  So several weeks later we were picked up at the industrial port, called Fisherman's Island Grain Terminal, by our Seabourn friends.  When they asked ahead of time what I wanted to see, I said kangaroos and koalas!  The first place we drove to was the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary which had a lot more animals than that!

 

 

First we saw some lace monitors, water monitors and parentie

 

 

 

A dingo taking a nap

 

freshwater crocodiles

 

A wombat

 

And this cagey cassowary.  I never could get a good shot of him/her because it shifted around so much.  They are considered dangerous!

 

Looking for the kangaroos!

 

Here they are!

 

 

 

Time for some koalas!

 

 

This one was looking at me funny!

 

He doesn't look that comfortable to me.  But whatever, buddy!

 

We also saw a Laughing Kookaburra, a Bush Thick-Knee, and the megabats of Australia.

 

 

These guys are huge!

 

That was it for the koala sanctuary.  Onward to our next stop.

 

Which is Mt. Coot-tha Summit Lookout.  The city of Brisbane in the distance.

 

 

We ate lunch here at Kuta Cafe and really enjoyed the view while dining as well as our friends' company.

 

From there we headed to the Brisbane River where one of our hosts dropped his wife and the two of us off for a ferry ride.  He met us at the other end.  We road for 45 minutes enjoying the great weather, the river and our friend.  After we three got off at I believe Hawthorne they drove us back to the ship to say goodbye. What a wonderful day in Brisbane we had!

 

Getting on the Spirit of Brisbane

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Hawthorne stop

 

Saying goodbye at the industrial port after a fantastic visit.  

 

[kazu]

Thanks for our Monday Daily, Rich

and thanks to Debbie, Dixie, Ann & Vanessa.

 

Great collection of days - especially custodial worker & farm animals day.  Like @rafinmd I’m not a fan of Musk but his quote is so true.  Comfort food is always good.  Great day in history for the U.S. We enjoyed Brisbane very much and I would love to return.  

 

I think I am about to officially hit panic mode.  LOL.  Too much to do and so little time.  finish my packing, pack up Ivan, clean out fridge, clean, etc.  We’ll see how I do. 🤞 

 

 

Ivan and I are heading over to our neighbours late this afternoon after his walk so she can feed him dinner (and I guess me too), spend some time with him and get him settled.  So, I better get stuff done before then  and finish his “Care” note. 😉 

 

 

 

@lindaler Bon Voyage!

 

 

 

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

 

 

Have a great Monday, all.

 

[grapau27]

3 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:

My second visit to Brisbane.

 

 

After our circumnavigation cruise we sailed on a Tasmania cruise followed by a Papua New Guinea cruise.  The PNG cruise included Brisbane on its way back to Sydney.  So several weeks later we were picked up at the industrial port, called Fisherman's Island Grain Terminal, by our Seabourn friends.  When they asked ahead of time what I wanted to see, I said kangaroos and koalas!  The first place we drove to was the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary which had a lot more animals than that!

 

 

First we saw some lace monitors, water monitors and parentie

 

 

 

A dingo taking a nap

 

freshwater crocodiles

 

A wombat

 

And this cagey cassowary.  I never could get a good shot of him/her because it shifted around so much.  They are considered dangerous!

 

Looking for the kangaroos!

 

Here they are!

 

 

 

Time for some koalas!

 

 

This one was looking at me funny!

 

He doesn't look that comfortable to me.  But whatever, buddy!

 

We also saw a Laughing Kookaburra, a Bush Thick-Knee, and the megabats of Australia.

 

 

These guys are huge!

 

That was it for the koala sanctuary.  Onward to our next stop.

 

Which is Mt. Coot-tha Summit Lookout.  The city of Brisbane in the distance.

 

 

We ate lunch here at Kuta Cafe and really enjoyed the view while dining as well as our friends' company.

 

From there we headed to the Brisbane River where one of our hosts dropped his wife and the two of us off for a ferry ride.  He met us at the other end.  We road for 45 minutes enjoying the great weather, the river and our friend.  After we three got off at I believe Hawthorne they drove us back to the ship to say goodbye. What a wonderful day in Brisbane we had!

 

Getting on the Spirit of Brisbane

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Hawthorne stop

 

Saying goodbye at the industrial port after a fantastic visit.  

 

Thank you for posting all of your amazing photos and descriptions of Brisbane Sandi.

Australia is definitely on our bucket list and your excellent photos of Brisbane are very helpful.

Graham.

[cat shepard]

Thank you for today’s FR & D, Rich! It is raining again! Bindi & I got a decent couple of walks in yesterday, but it was still a wet one. Lots of flooding along the roads that run through the state parks that border the Intercoastal.  Bindi is fed up with it. Me too. 
 

Vanessa, thank you for keeping up with all of us. Gym, Bindi walks, chores, yard work & pool time - weather permitting. 
 

 

 

 

Prayers for all who need our support. @smitty34877 Terry, you, Tana, your families and support team are in my prayers. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 that the aide is a keeper & stays. 
 

Cheers to all who are celebrating!

 

May we each find a reason to smile today!
 

 

***********

Château Poitevin Médoc 2019

I used the 2019 vintage info because not only might it be available, I actually found a critic’s review! And if you can find this, or even a more recent vintage, its price makes it an easy one to try. You can always use it for cooking. Available from a decent number of online distributors with prices starting at $12.98.

Critic review

"The nose offers good definition, concentration and power. There are notes of ripe/fleshy blackcurrant, crushed wild strawberry and, more slightly, cherry, combined with hints of fresh violet, nutmeg, meadow flowers and a discreet touch of torrefaction and pepper. The palate is mineral, fresh and offers juiciness, acidity, fatness, roundness, a good structure and a fine tension. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy wild blackberry, juicy/pulpy raspberry and, more slightly, violet, combined with touches of racy minerality and hints of toast, cardamom, tonka bean and a subtle hint of nutmeg. The tannins are racy, well-mannered and elegant." - 90 - 91/100, VertdeVin

[StLouisCruisers]

6 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Thank you for posting all of your amazing photos and descriptions of Brisbane Sandi.

Australia is definitely on our bucket list and your excellent photos of Brisbane are very helpful.

Graham.

 

Thank you Graham!  I really hope you get there, and don't forget beautiful New Zealand!

 

Melanie @puppycanducruise thank you for your comments on yesterday's Daily (this morning) about the Elliott Rose photos.  She really is cute, isn't she?  Just didn't want to confuse anyone by posting on yesterday's Daily right at this time.

[cat shepard]

12 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:

 

Thank you Graham!  I really hope you get there, and don't forget beautiful New Zealand!

 

Melanie @puppycanducruise thank you for your comments on yesterday's Daily (this morning) about the Elliott Rose photos.  She really is cute, isn't she?  Just didn't want to confuse anyone by posting on yesterday's Daily right at this time.

 

Sandi

 

Elliott Rose is adorable! Thank you for sharing those pictures!

[summer slope]

Tea New Fashioned cocktail:

 

Ingredients
1 ½ parts Legent® Bourbon
½ part Choya® Plum Wine
1 bar spoon of Campari®
½ part Matcha Syrup*
Garnish: Fresh Shiso Leaf or Mint

Instructions
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with a shiso leaf or mint.
*To Make Matcha Syrup: Add 1 part hot water, 1 part sugar and ½ part matcha tea powder in a matcha shaker and shake for 30 seconds. Transfer to sealed container. Use within 1-2 days.

 

[RedneckBob]

Thanks for Fleet Update and General Info from all contributors.

 

Name your car day. I named my Yugo a lemon!

 

[RedneckBob]

2 minutes ago, summer slope said:

Tea New Fashioned cocktail:

 

Ingredients
1 ½ parts Legent® Bourbon
½ part Choya® Plum Wine
1 bar spoon of Campari®
½ part Matcha Syrup*
Garnish: Fresh Shiso Leaf or Mint

Instructions
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with a shiso leaf or mint.
*To Make Matcha Syrup: Add 1 part hot water, 1 part sugar and ½ part matcha tea powder in a matcha shaker and shake for 30 seconds. Transfer to sealed container. Use within 1-2 days.

 

I prefer things that are old fashioned! 😀

[Denise T]

Happy Monday. Wonderful Sunny start to the day. It will be rather warm this week. Thank you for the Daily and Fleet reports. Thank you all who post your travel photos. Love seeing where everyone has been. 

Going into the office today and then the gym. Lots of busy paperwork to do. Preparing for my trip to Colorado next week for a conference. 

Thinking of all on the care list. 

Celebrating with all who are celebrating. 

Have a safe and healthy day. 

[smitty34877]

I have always named my cars and presently drive an elderly Subaru named “Irv”. I have not been to the port but enjoyed the beautiful pictures thanks, Sandi, @StLouisCruisers. I loved the pictures of Elliot Rose!

The woman who interviewed yesterday will start on Wednesday. We hope it will work out. Fortunately she likes dogs as they interview as well. I am relieved but will wait and see how it goes.

Have a great day everyone 

[StLouisCruisers]

20 minutes ago, cat shepard said:

 

Sandi

 

Elliott Rose is adorable! Thank you for sharing those pictures!

 

Thanks Ann.  She is much loved and welcomed after her twin brothers passed away at birth the year before she was born.  I'd love to get a chance meet her in person.  We haven't been back to St. Louis since DMIL's funeral in Dec. 2021

 

 

 

6 minutes ago, smitty34877 said:

I have always named my cars and presently drive an elderly Subaru named “Irv”. I have not been to the port but enjoyed the beautiful pictures thanks, Sandi, @StLouisCruisers. I loved the pictures of Elliot Rose!

The woman who interviewed yesterday will start on Wednesday. We hope it will work out. Fortunately she likes dogs as they interview as well. I am relieved but will wait and see how it goes.

Have a great day everyone 

 

I'm glad you liked the photos Terry.  Great news the aide passed inspection by everyone including the dogs! 🐶 Love that and I hope she works out well.

[aliaschief]

Good morning. Slept well and woke up to 68 degree temperatures. Our painter arrives at nine so we have emptied both baths in preparation. He thought it would take three days so that will pretty much dictate our week.

We took the leftover chicken and made a favorite mango chutney curry chicken dish. So good.

So we start our 22 day countdown for our first Seabourn cruise from Montreal to Miami beginning October 23 for 14 days. We have no excursions planned as we have done this itinerary many times. Who needs an excursion when lots of lobsters are available?

Time for another cup of coffee and then will get the laundry started.

Thanks for the Fleet Report, travel pics and telling us all what’s going on in your lives. Many will be enjoying another cruise. 🛳 We all share a common bond. We love to cruise. Have a great week. Bruce

 

[Haljo1935]

Custodians and farm animals are deserving of their own day.

Life is too short for even short-term grudges. Better to remove the negativity than hold a grudge.

Like a good bowl of steaming hot, crispy topped mac & cheese (and the cool weather it's meant for), would try the drinks.

Have not been to AU; hope to go (HAL keeps doing their part by offering attractive pricing, but airlines are not).

The history day is certainly important to the US.

Currently 68° headed to 93°; possible rain 🌧 on Wed and temp under 90 (oh please, Santa, we promiseto be good).

Lots of work stuff to get caught up on and a full calendar of "regular" work, so busy day. Have to begin prepping for vacation - only 3.5 weeks away.

Definitely heading to Dr today for the URI - I just could not get up yesterday to go, but I think the fever broke.

Prayers and positive thoughts for all.