The Fleet Report and Daily for Wednesday March 13th, 2024

[kazu]

 

Today is Fill Our Staplers Day, International Every Girl Wins Day, and K-9 Veterans Day
 

The truth is rarely pure and never simple.--Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest

Meal Suggestion for today - Bran Muffins
Drink of the Day - Garibaldi
Wine of the Day - Mark West Pinot Noir 
Destination of the Day - Aomori, Japan

Today in History:
1781 William Herschel sees what he thinks is a "comet" but is actually the discovery of the planet Uranus
1930 Clyde Tombaugh announces discovery of Pluto at Lowell Observatory
1894 J L Johnstone of England invents horse racing starting gate

Ship Locations
 

Eurodam

Cozumel, Quintana Roo Mexico, Riviera Maya 09:00 - 18:00 
 

Koningsdam

At Sea Destination Nuku Hiva Island, Taiohae, Marquesas French Polynesia eta 03-14
 

Nieuw Amsterdam

Puerto Plata-Amber Cove, Dominicana 08:00 - 16:00 
 

Nieuw Statendam

San Juan, Puerto Rico 
 

Oosterdam

Ushuaia, Argentina 12:00 - 20:00 
 

Rotterdam

Oranjestad Aruba, Netherlands Antilles 08:00 - 17:00 
 

Zaandam

Tortola Island BVI, Road Town, UK Virgin Islands 08:00 - 17:00 

Eastern Hemisphere
 

Noordam

At Sea Destination Fiordland National Park, New Zealand eta 03-15
 

Volendam

Auckland, New Zealand - 17:00 
 

Westerdam

Kobe-Osaka, Kyoto, Japan 07:00 - 16:00 
 

Zuiderdam

At Sea Destination Hong Kong, China eta 03-16

[rafinmd]

Today's maps:

 

 

 

 

Roy

[portofrome]

Thank you for the Fleet Report.

[JazzyV]

Today’s Care List:

Grapau27’s Sarah’s Father passing on 3/9/2024

Cat Shepard’s DSis post emergency surgery, now at rehab

Cruzin Terri’s friend Anita post kidney removal for cancer

Nickelpenny’s passing of her cat Martina 3/11/2024

Fires in the Texas panhandle and OK

 

Citizens of Ukraine, Israel and Gaza; loss of US military members

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

 

From the Rotation:

Tana with chronic pulmonary issues

StLouisCruisers’ nephew Alex’s twins

RMLincoln’s in Rehab hospital, getting radiation treatments

 

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

Happy Birthday to grapau27’s DW Pauline!

Welcome to the Daily fruitmachine!

57redbird in Maui for a 2 week vacation

StLouisCruisers’ DGD Morgan moved into her new place

Cruising sister’s great niece Murphy discharged to home!

Kazu stepping up to keep the FR/Daily going while Rich is cruising

 

The Daily Gardening Club posting wonderful flower pictures

All the contributors to the Fleet Report/Daily

 

Upcoming Cruises or At Sea:

 

2 days for Lady Hudson (Vision of the Seas Mar 15 to Mar 23) 8d Southeast Coast & Bahamas, with her sister

3 days for Suslor (Zaandam Mar 16 to Mar 30) 14d Panama Canal

3 days for RedNeckBob (Celebrity Reflection March 16 to March 24) 8d E. Caribbean, then (Nieuw Statendam March 24 to March 31) 7d E. Caribbean

3 days for Crazy For Cats (Eurodam Mar 16 to Mar 27) 11d E. Caribbean Wayfarer

4 days for Scrapnana (Rotterdam Mar 17 to Mar 29) 12d E. Caribbean Wayfarer

 

Nickelpenny (Zaandam to Mar 16 2024) 28d Amazon Explorer, Mtn2Sea (Zaandam to Mar 16 2024) 28d Amazon Explorer, 0106 (Nieuw Statendam to Mar 17) 14d W/E Caribbean, w/BFF, USN59-79 (Seabourn Sojourn to Mar 24) 33d Sydney to Taipei + 17d in Taipei, Cruising-along (Volendam to April 6) 94d Grand AUS & NZ voyage, Durangoscots (Volendam to April 6, 94d Grand AUS & NZ voyage), cruising sister (Volendam to April 6, 94d Grand AUS & NZ voyage), Cruisercl (Volendam to April 6, 94d Grand AUS & NZ voyage), Richwmn (Volendam to May 4, Jan 3 94d Grand Australia & NZ Voyage + Apr 6 15d PC Cruise + Apr 21 The Atlantic Coast), Cat in my lap (Zuiderdam to May 11, 128d Grand World Voyage), Gail & Marty sailing away (Zuiderdam to May 11, 128d Grand World Voyage) and Aliaschief (Azamara Onward WC to June 9, 156d World Voyage)

[seagarsmoker]

Good morning Dailyites and thank you for the Daily Report.

Pollen count is very high, and it is going to be close to 80 degrees this afternoon.

I have a periodontal appointment this morning, otherwise a normal workday.

I hope everyone here has a wonderful day!

 

[puppycanducruise]

Good morning.  Happy Hump Day!

Thanks for the Report.  Love the maps.

Cool and clear this morning, lots of stars in the sky.  It's such a wonderful time of the day, so peaceful.

Three interesting days.  I didn't realize there was a particular day to fill my stapler.  I learn something everyday.  Every day should be a day a girl can win and we always honour veterans, especially K9s.

Good quote.

A bran muffin makes a good breakfast, I'd like some fruit in mine.  I hope the drink and wine are tasty too.

I've never been to Japan.

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

Have a wonderful day.  Stay safe.

 

[puppycanducruise]

@grapau27  Happy Birthday to dear Pauline.

 

 

[StLouisCruisers]

Good morning friends!  Today it's 45F with an expected high temp of 73 and partly cloudy skies.  I believe DH has our roofer coming out to inspect our roof and hopefully take care of any problems he sees.  We had a little water coming into the attic after our big rains (2.25 inches) overnight last Friday.  We saw evidence on the primary bathroom ceiling.  If you can stop the water intrusion and see a slight stain on your ceiling you can use a misting spray bottle filled with 50/50 bleach and water on it.  Protect or remove anything below it of course.  My tip of the day.😉

 

Thanks to Jacqui @kazu and Roy @rafinmd for posting the Fleet Report and Daily as well as the fleet location maps for Rich @richwmn.  Do we really need a day to remind us to fill our staplers?  Every girl wins day sounds great, and I salute K9 Veterans!  No comments come to mind on the quote, bran muffins don't sound like a complete meal to me, but I don't mind them.  No thank you to the drink and wine today.  Wow, two big discoveries of planets on this date in history and a useful invention in the horse racing world.  Thank you Debbie @dfish, Dixie @summer slope and Ann @cat shepard for your reports today!

 

Prayers for DB, great nephew Alex's twins, Scott and Susan, and all our Dailyites in need of them. I try to name all of you personally! 🙏 Also to the people of Israel and Ukraine, the hostages still held, and our men and women in uniform in the region.  Good luck to Chuck @catmando at his procedure today and to Annie @marshhawk as she tries to keep everything together during these difficult times.  🙏

 

Congratulations to Pauline on her birthday today!  May you have many more Pauline! 🎂 For all others with special events and cruises, I send my best wishes to you all.  🥂  Thank you so much Vanessa @JazzyV for your list keeping.  I believe DGD Morgan will be fine so you can take her off the list.  I'll keep you updated.  Hope you are doing well this morning!👍

 

The port destination today is Aomori, Japan.  This was our port three times before on April 9, 2021, Dec. 14, 2022, and July 29, 2023.  I have not been there before but do have the links ready for you if you need them to retrieve your photos.  Here they are.

 

 

 

 

I got an updated shingles shot yesterday and it's really making my left arm sore.  Hope it doesn't affect my progress on the cross stitch project.  I'm going as fast as I can to get that completed before September so I can deliver it in person at DGD Ashley and her fiancé's wedding.

 

Have a good day today everyone.  Stay safe and keep well!

[cunnorl]

 @grapau27   Happy Birthday wishes to Pauline! May she enjoy many more! 

[cat shepard]

Happy Birthday, Pauline! May your new year be filled with love, laughter, great health & cruises!

 

@grapau27

[summer slope]

Garibaldi cocktail:

 

Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces Campari
Fresh “fluffy” juice of one orange (approximately 4 ounces)
Garnish: orange wedge

Steps
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
Add the Campari and orange juice, and stir to combine.
Garnish with an orange wedge.

 

[Denise T]

Happy Wednesday. Thank you for the Daily and Fleet reports. 

Fiona seems to be feeling a little better. She is on an appetite stimulant. She ate a little on her own last night. She seems more active, wanting to hang out with us in the living room and purring up a storm. I am holding off on force feeding her to see how she does on her own. Keep your fingers crossed that she can get through this. 

Having my sump pump replaced today. 

So far, it has been a rather stressful week. I have a facial set for Sunday. Need some time to myself. 

Thinking of all on the care list. 

Celebrating with all who are celebrating. 

Have a safe and healthy day. 

 

[Haljo1935]

I fill my stapler when it needs it, but haven't used it in ages, I support girls winning and K-9 vets definitely deserve recognition. 

I like the quote, would try the drink and wine, muffins don't seem like an actual meal but I'll eat one, not been to the port.

Big days in history. 

The call w/my boss was a bust yesterday - his boss was a no show so he stammered around, said he wasn't organized and eventually said he needed to go and ended the call. So, I'm sure there will be a round 2.

Nothing but work on today's schedule and it will be light if my sinuses don't clear up - can't work on a computer w/a headache.

**I read on a CC thread this morning that MDR lunch on Embarkation Day has been discontinued fleetwide. Can someone who is currently on a BHB inquire and let us know, please?** If true, that's very disappointing. DH is a Lido guy and Embarkation Day lunch is one of the few times he will eat in MDR.

Currently 63° headed to 79°. My sinuses are killing me - I hope the air clears up.

Prayers and positive thoughts for all. 🙏

 

[GTVCRUISER]

Happy Hump Day 🙂 

[Haljo1935]

@grapau27 happy birthday to Pauline 🎂

[marshhawk]

@grapau27 for Pauline

 

[dfish]

Good morning, everyone!

 

It is quite balmy out this morning in mid-Michigan with promises of another beautiful day of sunshine and temps in the high 60s.  Heading to the gym in a bit and then nothing planned.  Should be a nice day.

 

@grapau27 Happy Birthday to Pauline.

 

Bran muffins do not make a meal, but might accompany my eggs and sausage at breakfast.  https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/bran-muffins-recipe/

 

 

This next one suggests mixing in some raisins or blueberries or walnuts.  I'd prefer chocolate chips.  https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/grandmas-healthy-bran-muffins/

 

 

This one adds in the zest of an orange and pureed raisins.  https://alexandracooks.com/2012/06/20/the-bran-muffin-to-end-all-bran-muffins/

 

 

So, the next time you can't sleep, whip up a batch of these muffins for breakfast.  At least one system of the body will be working properly.  

 

Wishing you all a wonderful day.

[Heartgrove]

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

 

Enjoying some very nice weather this week. Sam is well! Today I am going back to the car dealership for some "training" on some of it's features. I have to give Subaru credit for keeping contact post delivery. I am meeting with a product specialist to make use of all of the electronics  buiilt in.

 

Stay Safe, and prayers for those in need.

- Jack

[cat shepard]

  Running super late will check back later. 

 

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Distributor notes

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[grapau27]

Good afternoon.

It is raining and 54°F here.

Thank you for today's daily reports.

3 interesting days.

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

Prayers for everyone on the care list.

I hope everyone has a nice day.

[rafinmd]

Happy Birthday Pauline.

 

Roy

[aliaschief]

Good morning/evening. It’s 10:16 PM here and soon Thursday. We just finished a delightful evening dinner and cocktails with our Captain and World Voyage concierge. Of course the Driver of the ship did not inbide

A very nice and memorable evening and special dinner.

Enjoy your morning coffee and here it’s time for bed.

Have a great day. Bruce

 

 

[Nickelpenny]

Good morning from Road Town Tortola BVI. No stapler to fill but hooray for the other 2 days. Pass on the meal and drinks and never been to the port. Interesting quote and days in history. 
 

Been trying to stay busy but I find that I do get a tad weepy at times. I went on a very interesting excursion yesterday and went into an ice cold pool beneath a waterfall. It kept me busy most of the day-which helped. Thanks to all for the condolences 🥰

 

Today I will be chilling out and looking forward to the crew talent show tonight. 
 

Thoughts for those who are in need of support and cheers to those celebrating. Have a great day everyone!

[travelingbums]

Thank you everyone for sharing.

Happy Hump Day.

[1ANGELCAT]

Good sunny morning. It’s supposed to get up to 70 today and again tomorrow., if only it would last.

Birthday wishes to Pauline @grapau27.

Blessings and prayers to all on our journey.