The Fleet Report and Daily for Saturday July 6th, 2024

[tjcox9]

We were recently in Wrangell on our Seabourn cruise and also visited there in 2018 on Seabourn. Both times we just did a walk about town. It was a bit dreary with a light drizzle this time. There is not a whole lot there except as our CD said - a lot of hardware stores. There is an IGA and a drydock for some large fishing vessels. 

 

Here are a few pictures from the recent visit.

A colorful spot on the main street

Also along the main street

Near the dry dock and fishing marina

 

The next group are from Shakes Island which is on the National Registry of Historic Sites. It honors the Chiefs who were referred to as Shakes. It also is a totem "burial" site and there are totems in repose under a covered area. It is a very peaceful place.

 

 

 

And, a picture of the marina

[rafinmd]

@tjcox9 is there a dock now or is it a tender port?

 

Roy

[tjcox9]

3 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

@tjcox9 is there a dock now or is it a tender port?

 

Roy

We were docked this time, and I think also in 2018 when there.

[Vict0riann]

Good morning, Dailyites!  Roy, what is there to do in Wrangell?  We are scheduled to be there next year on NA.  We will have one of my California cousins with us, and a friend, who have never cruised, so I think I am in charge of organizing activities.

 

I don't think I want zucchini pancakes either.  I'm up early today, and must get cracking.   I have to sort out, bag and freeze stuff bought at Costco yesterday.  I just dumped everything in the fridge and forgot about it.  What a drag!  Then we're going for coffee at the mall, and I need to buy canning stuff at Canadian Tire, and then stop at the farm market to see if they have raspberries for jam.  I don't "can" any more, but I do like making jam, and marmalade.  

 

I can stir jam and say my prayers for you all at the same time!

 

 

[Haljo1935]

2 hours ago, Seasick Sailor said:

Oh goody, the Volendam thread has been locked. 

 

Anyone else read about the fight on Carnival? Apparently a dozen people in the Lido about 3am broke into throwing fists and chairs and barred..

Geez on Carnival. I was hoping that Volendam thread would get locked soon - I'm not certain how much longer I can hold my tongue.

I am heading over to read about the Carnival shenanigans, though 🫣

[0106]

2 hours ago, marshhawk said:

There are two categories of canna lilies, dwarf and giant. The dwarf varieties have a max height of 3 to 4 feet and giant varieties reach heights of 8 feet or more.

It is definitely a dwarf.

2 hours ago, Seasick Sailor said:

Our canna and a pink begonia loving her current position:

Your canna looks similar to mine.

2 hours ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

I agree with Annie @marshhawk that you have a canna.  While Google said the plant was a canna, I'll bow to Jacqui's @kazu expertise.

I frequently bow to Jacqui’s expertise.🤣

2 hours ago, kazu said:

Hmm - the top of it looks like a canna variety but the bottom petals don’t.  I don’t think it can be a canna unless your temps stay very warm in the winter since you planted it last fall.  Cannas won’t make it through the winter if there are any freezing temps - mine  had to be dug up and stored in the house.

 

If your temps don’t hit freezing it well could be a canna variety.  Was it just roots when you planted it or a massive bulb type thing with corms on it?

It definitely freezes in MD but we didn’t get much snow last year.  Honestly, I just dug a big hole and put all the soil from the planter in the ground without looking at the roots/bulb.

1 hour ago, kochleffel said:

The plant does look like a canna, but cannas aren't winter hardy north of about south Georgia. One might survive in an exceptionally warm spot, such as next to the foundation of a house with a heated basement.

I live in MD, it is not planted near my house.  My wildflower garden is along the woods line.

1 hour ago, ger_77 said:

I was also going to say your plant was a cana lily, but that's coming from someone who kills air plants, so what do I know?

If someone gives me a perennial, I just plant it and hope for the best.  Except for some minor weeding, I let nature take its course.

 

Thanks for all of your comments!  I love the ability to multi quote so that people who are not members of our garden club don’t have to wade through all of my posts.

[Seasick Sailor]

A large fight broke out on a Carnival Cruise Line ship, video footage shared on social media shows.

A video posted to YouTube on Saturday by passenger Nick Richardson appears to show a group of fellow guests throwing chairs, tackling each other and hitting one another in the buffet area of the Carnival Paradise. Richardson previously shared the video on TikTok, but the social media platform removed the clip, he told USA TODAY.

The 43-year-old happened upon the conflict when he went in search of pizza around 3 a.m. on the final day of a Caribbean cruise in early June. “I woke up because I was starving,” said Richardson, who lives in Clearwater, Florida. He saw security guards speaking to groups of guests.

The passengers were “talking trash to each other” in the eatery before the clash escalated, though he wasn’t sure how the initial argument began. Richardson estimated that roughly 10 to 15 people participated in the physical fight.

Security personnel intervened and escorted one group out of the room and the other group exited the opposite direction, he said. The video shows chairs overturned and dishes strewn across the floor and tables – with at least one plate broken – in the aftermath.

“Carnival Paradise’s security team intervened in an incident that took place on June 6,” spokesperson Matt Lupoli said in an emailed statement. “As is our policy, we will not tolerate such behavior and the guests involved were fined and will not sail on Carnival Cruise Line again.”

Richardson stressed the fight was an “isolated incident” and that he thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the trip, which marked his first cruise. He even booked another sailing with Carnival shortly after returning home.

“The security and just all of the staff there, they were very, very good,” he said.

The incident comes after a Carnival guest pleaded guilty in February to assaulting another passenger, at one point smashing a glass in their face.

 

[JazzyV]

Good afternoon. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily @richwmn.

I won't be hand rolling anything, no one here to kiss, and I don't know a webmaster. True on the Einstein quote, lol. I'll pass on the meal (zucchini bread is about the only way I'll eat zucchini), yes for the drink and wine (if someone is buying it for me). I haven't been to Wrangell. An important day in history.

 

It's going to be sunny and warm today, and humid. It's already 80F. No big plans for me. I will be watching soccer all day, and cleaning the room the TV is in. I'm not sure what's on the menu for dinner. BFF is putting some weight on his leg with the walking boot, but since it's got a thick bottom it makes his balance be off, so he's using the walker. 

 

@StLouisCruisers I'm glad the weather in Reykjavik is nice. 

@grapau27 Hugs to Pauline on this remembrance day of her brother. That was a nice thing to bring the plants from your late Dad's garden. My hydrangeas are doing well this year.

@marshhawk I hope your stomach issues clear up soon. 

@kazu It sounds like you have a plan in place with regards to the house, but take care not to try to do too much by yourself. 

@Sir PMP Thanks for the map.

@mamaofami I'm glad your DGSs are safely back in the US.

@Quartzsite Cruiser Thanks for the photos. The ferry is interesting. 

@smitty34877 Sorry about your lip! I'm glad you're getting some help this afternoon, and hope you get a nap in. Prayers for you, Tana and the family.

@kochleffel That is interesting about that gene perhaps being somewhat protective for plague.

@tjcox9 Thanks for the Wrangell photos, and Shakes Island ones. 

 

Prayers for the Care List and Cheers for those Celebrating.

[Cruising-along]

Good morning all!

It's going to get to the low 80's today, and then 3 days will be 10 degrees warmer (low-mid 90's).  No rain in the next 10 days at least.  Today I'll be watering our yard and also DD's.  I just hope the deer have left something to water. 

 

I'm going to pass on everything except for kissing 😉  Not a fan of Sushi, no webmaster here, pass on the meal, drink (coconut rum) and the red wine.  I do love the quote though and we'll be in Wrangell next year on the 28-day Alaska.

 

I was relieved that other than a few early *Booms* that scared the cats, we didn't hear any more last night.  They were much happier this morning than they were yesterday morning.

 

Time to get ready to leave, I hope everyone has a great day!  

 

 

 

 

[kochleffel]

37 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said:

The 43-year-old happened upon the conflict when he went in search of pizza around 3 a.m. on the final day of a Caribbean cruise in early June.

 

It is news to me that there is anywhere to get pizza on a Carnival ship at 3:00 a.m.

[Nickelpenny]

Happy Saturday morning and thanks for the daily and fleet report.  I love sushi so a hand roll would be nice, no one to kiss but I was a webmaster for a traveling nurse website for a couple of years.  Taught myself CSS and HTML to redesign the website; maybe I will just take myself out to lunch!  Oh, Einstein, you smart man!!  No to all the food and drink and I have never been to Wrangell.

 

 

We are in the mist of a really good heat wave.  Yesterday the high got up to 109F but the humidity was low.  They have extended the excessive heat warning until Tuesday night so this will continue for several days (Alexa just told me).  I do enjoy the lower humidity!!

 

 

In my catch-up reading (thank goodness the "worst" thread was closed - SMH!), global entry was mentioned and after checking on when my TSA Pre-check expires, I decided to apply.  It expires next March and since I have some international flights coming up, I thought, why not apply now.  So all done!!  I just noticed the hummingbird feeder is dry; one little guy is sitting on the string of lights after checking the feeder and he/she is now looking my way (toward the open door).  Oops, better get going and feed the poor little ones.

 

 

Well, have to be productive today so off I go.  Thoughts for all and cheers for those celebrating.  Have a good day everyone!!

 

 

[rafinmd]

52 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said:

A large fight broke out on a Carnival Cruise Line ship, video footage shared on social media shows.

A video posted to YouTube on Saturday by passenger Nick Richardson appears to show a group of fellow guests throwing chairs, tackling each other and hitting one another in the buffet area of the Carnival Paradise. Richardson previously shared the video on TikTok, but the social media platform removed the clip, he told USA TODAY.

The 43-year-old happened upon the conflict when he went in search of pizza around 3 a.m. on the final day of a Caribbean cruise in early June. “I woke up because I was starving,” said Richardson, who lives in Clearwater, Florida. He saw security guards speaking to groups of guests.

The passengers were “talking trash to each other” in the eatery before the clash escalated, though he wasn’t sure how the initial argument began. Richardson estimated that roughly 10 to 15 people participated in the physical fight.

Security personnel intervened and escorted one group out of the room and the other group exited the opposite direction, he said. The video shows chairs overturned and dishes strewn across the floor and tables – with at least one plate broken – in the aftermath.

“Carnival Paradise’s security team intervened in an incident that took place on June 6,” spokesperson Matt Lupoli said in an emailed statement. “As is our policy, we will not tolerate such behavior and the guests involved were fined and will not sail on Carnival Cruise Line again.”

Richardson stressed the fight was an “isolated incident” and that he thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the trip, which marked his first cruise. He even booked another sailing with Carnival shortly after returning home.

“The security and just all of the staff there, they were very, very good,” he said.

The incident comes after a Carnival guest pleaded guilty in February to assaulting another passenger, at one point smashing a glass in their face.

 

What is sad to me is that it was the final night so they could not be put off in a foreign port and forced to figure out their own way home.

 

Roy

[kazu]

3 hours ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

Monday when like Joy @Seasick Sailor Beryl is expected. 

 

I hope you and Joy @Seasick Sailor get missed by Beryl. 🙏.   Please stay safe.  I pray there is no serious damage to either of your homes or persons.

 

[Cruzin Terri]

Good afternoon to all.

Hope everyone is having a nice day.

Thank you to Rich, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann and Dixie for their contributions.

i think I will skip on the Zucchini pancakes.  While I like zucchini, I don't think I want them in my pancakes, or in my waffes for that matter (yesterday)

I have not been to the destination.

I like Einstein's quote.

Not much to report today.  My arm is still painful.  Thankfully my cleaning lady showed up so at least I will have a clean house.

@kazu Good for you in your decision to make a move while you are still able to do so.  i regret we waited to do this.  I feel that we are now in a stuck situation and it would be very hard for DH to do this.

@smitty34877prayers for you and Tana.

@Seasick Sailor and @Quartzsite Cruiser Heres hoping that Beryl does not come your way and if she does that there will be minimal impact.

 

Prayers for all of our Dailyites.

 

Cheer for those on cruises and celebrating;

 

Hope everyone has a great day.

God Bless,

Terri

[Sharon in AZ]

Good morning and Happy Saturday!  I believe our high yesterday was 111. Yesterday DM had an appointment and we went to lunch afterward. Friday lunch means Texas Roadhouse. I’m in love with their prime rib and DM always gets the filet. Lots of leftovers!
 

I would eat a hand roll and I’ve gotten kisses today. I consider Rich @richwmn our Fleet and Daily webmaster. 
 

I’ll pass on the rest. Wrangell looks interesting. 
 

Jacqui @kazu, I know that your decision to move must have been very difficult. I applaud your courage and fortitude to move forward and realize that you need to make a change. Having a huge house to take care of is difficult for someone alone. I remember how difficult it was for my DM after her DH passed back in’97. She stayed in their house for a few years but realized it was too much for just herself. That’s when she moved to a townhouse and lived there for about 16 years. Then realized that was too much for her and moved to her senior residence.  I’m sure Ivan is wondering where all the furniture is going!  😉 Hugs to you!!

 

Have a great day everyone!!

Edited July 6 by Sharon in AZ

[P&PNH]

2 hours ago, kochleffel said:

 

It is news to me that there is anywhere to get pizza on a Carnival ship at 3:00 a.m.

Actually they have a Pizza Pirate or some such thing on all their ships.  Stays open till the wee morning hours.  Not the worst pizza I ever had, and if you are hungry at least it is there.

 

[rafinmd]

4 hours ago, Vict0riann said:

Good morning, Dailyites!  Roy, what is there to do in Wrangell?  We are scheduled to be there next year on NA.  We will have one of my California cousins with us, and a friend, who have never cruised, so I think I am in charge of organizing activities.

I think @tjcox9 may be a better source for that.  My memories from 14 years ago are a bit dim.

 

Roy

[Seasick Sailor]

Wrangell
Strategically located near the mouth of the Stikine River, Wrangell is one of the oldest towns in Alaska. Now home to about 2,500 residents, Wrangell is the only town in Alaska to have existed under three flags and be ruled by four nations: Tlingit, Russia, England, and the United States.

ABOUT WRANGELL (TLINGIT: SHTAX’HÉEN)
Wrangell is located on the northwest tip of Wrangell Island, 155 miles south of Juneau and 89 miles northwest of Ketchikan. The picturesque harbor town in the Inside Passage – not to be confused with Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in Southcentral Alaska – is known for its Tlingit culture, wildlife viewing, and exploration on the beautiful Stikine River.

THINGS TO DO
TLINGIT CULTURE AND HISTORY
Tlingit people have been living in the area for thousands of years and examples of their culture and history are prevalent in Wrangell. The town is home to an impressive collection of totems with more than a dozen scattered throughout town that can make for a pleasant walk. One of the most popular totems is the killer whale totem that adorns Chief Shakes Grave.

One of the most enchanting spots is also the location of the best collection of totems: Chief Shakes Island, a grassy islet in the middle of the boat harbor that is reached by a pedestrian bridge. The tiny island with its totems, tall cottonwoods, and eagles usually perched in the branches is a quiet oasis compared to the hum of the fishing fleet that surrounds it. In the middle is Shakes Community House, an excellent example of a Tlingit tribal house that contains tools, blankets, and other cultural items. Just as impressive are the six totems surrounding the tribal house, all duplicates of originals carved in the late 1930s.

Just north of town is this Petroglyph Beach State Historic Park, where you can see primitive rock carvings believed to be 8,000 years old. From Evergreen Avenue, less than a mile from the ferry terminal, a boardwalk leads you past a series of interpretive displays that explain the history of the carvings and then descends to the beach. From there you turn right and walk north about 50 yards and - with your back to the water - look for the carvings on large rocks, resembling spirals, birds, fish, whales, and faces. Check a tide book before you arrive because there are almost 50 petroglyphs in the area, but most are submerged at high tide.

Wrangell’s interesting Tlingit, Russian, and gold mining history can be experienced at the Wrangell Museum. The museum is home to a collection of over 3,000 photos and negatives depicting the area’s history, beginning with the gold rush, and an exhibit on early exploration by Russian and English settlers. Also on display are a four hand-carved Tlingit houseposts dating back to the late 1700s and a collection of spruce and cedarbark baskets.

WILDLIFE VIEWING
In late June through August, one of Southeast Alaska’s largest pink salmon runs enters Anan Bay and heads up Anan Creek, located 30 miles southeast of Wrangell on the mainland. From an observatory and photography platform at Anan Wildlife Observatory, you can safely watch eagles, harbor seals, black bears, and brown bears feasting on the spawning humpies. This is one of the few places in Alaska where black and brown bears coexist at the same run – or at the very least put up with each other.

Anan Creek is a 20-minute floatplane flight or an hour boat ride from Wrangell and many tour operators in town offers full-day tours to the observatory. The more adventurous will book the U.S. Forest Service’s Anan Bay Cabin, which is only a mile hike from the observation platform.

Wrangell celebrates Alaska’s bears in late July at Alaska Bearfest, a five-day festival with events including a symposium on bear management and interaction, photography workshops, music and art events, and boat trips to Anan Wildlife Observatory to see and photograph the black and brown bears.

For those interested in viewing wildlife on the water, the waters surrounding Wrangell are rich with marine wildlife including humpback whales, orcas, Steller sea lions, sea otters, and harbor seals. Local tour operators offer whale watching and marine wildlife tours during the summer. Tour operators also lead trips out to LeConte Glacier, North America’s southernmost tidewater glacier.

Wrangell is also a top destination for birders, welcoming the largest concentration of bald eagles in the Inside Passage in spring and hundreds of thousands of migrating birds to the Stikine River Delta in May and June. To celebrate spring and the return of the migrating birds, Wrangell hosts the Stikine River Birding Festival in late April/early May.

RIVER BOAT TOURS
The beautiful, wild Stikine River begins in the high peaks of interior British Columbia and ends some 400 miles later just north of Wrangell in the Stikine River delta. It is the fastest navigable river in North American and is characterized by a narrow, rugged shoreline, craggy mountains, and glaciers. Several charter boat operators offer trips on the Stikine, often using a jet boat to spend a day traveling up the river. One of the most popular stops is Shakes Glacier with its icebergs spilling into Shakes Lake.

KAYAKING
One look at a nautical chart of Wrangell will have sea kayakers dreaming of its islands and protected waterways. Experienced kayakers can paddle across the vast Stikine River flats while beginners can enjoy paddling around the harbor, over to Petroglyph Beach, or to Dead Man’s Island. Outfitters in town rent kayaks and offer guided trips.

FISHING
The waters surrounding Wrangell are a fisherman's paradise and the town is well equipped with charter fishing operators who offer day trips and multi-day fishing adventures. The action often begins in late April or May when king salmon are the first to begin spawning. Along with salmon, anglers fish for trophy halibut that can weigh more than 100 pounds along with red snapper, ling cod, and sea bass.

MUSKET MEADOWS GOLF COURSE
Wrangell's golf course may be a USGA-certified nine-hole, par 36 course, but it is uniquely Alaskan. It was carved from a rainforest and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the ocean and snow-capped mountains. Players are rarely alarmed when a bear comes bounding across a fairway, and then there is the club’s Raven Rule: if a raven steals your ball you may replace it with no penalty provided you have a witness. The course also features a 250-yard driving range.

STAYING IN WRANGELL
Several accommodation options are available in Wrangell including an inn, B&Bs, guest houses, and vacation rentals.

GETTING TO WRANGELL
Non-stop air service on Alaska Airlines connects Wrangell to Anchorage, Juneau, Petersburg, Ketchikan, and Seattle, and air taxi service is also available for connections to other Inside Passage communities. The Alaska Marine Highway ferry provides regular service to Wrangell from other coastal communities. Small and medium-sized cruise ships also stop in Wrangell during the summer.

HISTORY
The Tlingit people have lived in the area for thousands of years. The town of Wrangell, one of Alaska's oldest settlements, was settled by Russian traders in 1834. Wrangell's heyday was as a jumping-off point for three major gold rushes up the Stikine River from 1861 to the late 1890s. Back then, Wrangell was as lawless and ruthless as Skagway and at one point Wyatt Earp, the famous Arizona lawman, filled in as a volunteer marshal for 10 days before moving on to Nome. Wrangell's most famous visitor, however, was John Muir, who came in 1879 and again in 1880.

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[SusieKIslandGirl]

Finally finished a quilt top I have been working on. Who chose a pattern with such little squares? And strange bloom on the hydrangea-half pink and half purple.

[SusieKIslandGirl]

Erg-my attempts to resize to smaller images always seem to fail.

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

Good afternoon from a sunny central Texas, where it is already 93F.  The yard was trimmed and mowed and the port and patio blown in just under two hours.  I also put Round-up on the weeds in the non grass areas, sprayed heavy duty weed killer that does not harm Bermuda grass in the areas that still have some crabgrass and nut sedge in them, sprayed bug spray around the house, and finally remembered to deadhead the marigolds..  Since there was a good breeze and a little lower humidity, it was a good day to get a lot of outside chores accomplished.

 

While it is still in the 90s today and tomorrow, but with the lower humidity, DH will be grilling both nights.  Today we'll be having pork chops, some of the left over scalloped potatoes and a salad.  Tomorrow, we'll share a ribeye, finish the scalloped potatoes along with a salad.  It really doesn't need to be mentioned that there will be wine with our meals.

 

6 hours ago, rafinmd said:

@Quartzsite Cruiser I loved your cabin on the Matanuska.  I had a basic cabin with no facilities but they were just a few steps away.  I wore a pair of gym shorts for trips out to the bathroom; just had to be sure I took the room key with me.

 

Roy

 

Roy, we really liked the cabin.  Having three beds meant I didn't have to climb up to the top bunk, but could use it as storage.  IIRC, the staff was apologetic that we had the cabin overlooking the crew area, but we like the big windows.  I seem to think they used that cabin mainly for crew deadheading on the ferry.

 

6 hours ago, smitty34877 said:

Good morning. We have had two thunderstorms so far today. It is 84 with 85% humidity. A very big hair day for those of us with the frizz factor to consider. 
I have not been to the port and would try the third recipe if I had any energy.

Both dogs have kissed me but that is a lucky as I will get today.

Last night I was reading in bed and the kindle dropped out of my hand and  poked a hole in my lip! Much blood ensued and today there is a square of black and blue above the lip. Tana told me I looked as if I had gotten in a bar fight. 
I have vegetarian chili bubbling on the stove for dinner later and plan on lying down for a while this afternoon. A friend of Tana’s is coming with lunch and will be able to help her as she is also a nurse. 
I was sorry to read that our Texas friends will have Beryl visiting. Stay safe everyone.

 

Terry, I'm glad a friend of Tana's will be there this afternoon to help.  I hope you get some much needed downtime and rest.  I'm sorry about your lip.

 

5 hours ago, kochleffel said:

 

Here's the cabin I had on the Matanuska, with facilities. The one I had on the Kennicott was an inside, but had a sofa of sorts, really a lower berth with the upper one raised--it was a cabin for 4.

 

 

 

Paul, that is the cabin we thought we'd be getting.  Glad we got the bigger one.  Thanks for the information about the gene that helped protect so many from the plague.

 

5 hours ago, rafinmd said:

I looked up Wrangell on cruisetimetables.com and it has no BHB for the rest of 2024 but I did see 2 of my ships, Crystal Serenity once and Queen Victoria twice.  Neither returns in 2025 but we do have one call each for Nieuw Amsterdam and Westerdam.

 

Roy

 

Roy, if all goes well, we'll be on the Westerdam in Wrangell next year, along with Carolyn @Cruising-along and her DH.  I just looked at the Google map of Wrangell, and realized how close to town we were on the ferry.  Now, I wished I'd walked a bit further up the road.

 

5 hours ago, tjcox9 said:

We were recently in Wrangell on our Seabourn cruise and also visited there in 2018 on Seabourn. Both times we just did a walk about town. It was a bit dreary with a light drizzle this time. There is not a whole lot there except as our CD said - a lot of hardware stores. There is an IGA and a drydock for some large fishing vessels. 

 

Here are a few pictures from the recent visit.

A colorful spot on the main street

Also along the main street

Near the dry dock and fishing marina

 

The next group are from Shakes Island which is on the National Registry of Historic Sites. It honors the Chiefs who were referred to as Shakes. It also is a totem "burial" site and there are totems in repose under a covered area. It is a very peaceful place.

 

 

 

And, a picture of the marina

 

Thanks for the pictures of Wrangell.  There's a lot I want to see, now.

 

4 hours ago, Seasick Sailor said:

A large fight broke out on a Carnival Cruise Line ship, video footage shared on social media shows.

A video posted to YouTube on Saturday by passenger Nick Richardson appears to show a group of fellow guests throwing chairs, tackling each other and hitting one another in the buffet area of the Carnival Paradise. Richardson previously shared the video on TikTok, but the social media platform removed the clip, he told USA TODAY.

The 43-year-old happened upon the conflict when he went in search of pizza around 3 a.m. on the final day of a Caribbean cruise in early June. “I woke up because I was starving,” said Richardson, who lives in Clearwater, Florida. He saw security guards speaking to groups of guests.

The passengers were “talking trash to each other” in the eatery before the clash escalated, though he wasn’t sure how the initial argument began. Richardson estimated that roughly 10 to 15 people participated in the physical fight.

Security personnel intervened and escorted one group out of the room and the other group exited the opposite direction, he said. The video shows chairs overturned and dishes strewn across the floor and tables – with at least one plate broken – in the aftermath.

“Carnival Paradise’s security team intervened in an incident that took place on June 6,” spokesperson Matt Lupoli said in an emailed statement. “As is our policy, we will not tolerate such behavior and the guests involved were fined and will not sail on Carnival Cruise Line again.”

Richardson stressed the fight was an “isolated incident” and that he thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the trip, which marked his first cruise. He even booked another sailing with Carnival shortly after returning home.

“The security and just all of the staff there, they were very, very good,” he said.

The incident comes after a Carnival guest pleaded guilty in February to assaulting another passenger, at one point smashing a glass in their face.

 

 

Joy, thanks for the information on the fight on Carnival.  I learned a lot more about it than from the news article I read on line.

 

4 hours ago, JazzyV said:

Good afternoon. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily @richwmn.

I won't be hand rolling anything, no one here to kiss, and I don't know a webmaster. True on the Einstein quote, lol. I'll pass on the meal (zucchini bread is about the only way I'll eat zucchini), yes for the drink and wine (if someone is buying it for me). I haven't been to Wrangell. An important day in history.

 

It's going to be sunny and warm today, and humid. It's already 80F. No big plans for me. I will be watching soccer all day, and cleaning the room the TV is in. I'm not sure what's on the menu for dinner. BFF is putting some weight on his leg with the walking boot, but since it's got a thick bottom it makes his balance be off, so he's using the walker. 

 

@StLouisCruisers I'm glad the weather in Reykjavik is nice. 

@grapau27 Hugs to Pauline on this remembrance day of her brother. That was a nice thing to bring the plants from your late Dad's garden. My hydrangeas are doing well this year.

@marshhawk I hope your stomach issues clear up soon. 

@kazu It sounds like you have a plan in place with regards to the house, but take care not to try to do too much by yourself. 

@Sir PMP Thanks for the map.

@mamaofami I'm glad your DGSs are safely back in the US.

@Quartzsite Cruiser Thanks for the photos. The ferry is interesting. 

@smitty34877 Sorry about your lip! I'm glad you're getting some help this afternoon, and hope you get a nap in. Prayers for you, Tana and the family.

@kochleffel That is interesting about that gene perhaps being somewhat protective for plague.

@tjcox9 Thanks for the Wrangell photos, and Shakes Island ones. 

 

Prayers for the Care List and Cheers for those Celebrating.

 

Vanessa, I'm glad your BFF is beginning to put weight on his foot and ankle.  I'm glad he is smart enough to use the walker for balance until at least when he gets the hang of walking.  The Alaska Marine Highway, aka ferry, is a good way to see the hard to get to parts of the state.  The ferries are spartan, but comfortable, and definitely not the BHBs we're used to.

 

3 hours ago, kochleffel said:

 

It is news to me that there is anywhere to get pizza on a Carnival ship at 3:00 a.m.

 

It's been almost 30 years since we were on Carnival, but at that time, the buffet was open 24/7 and had pizza, etc., after midnight, and breakfast beginning about 3 am.   We were never up then to check it out.

 

3 hours ago, Nickelpenny said:

Happy Saturday morning and thanks for the daily and fleet report.  I love sushi so a hand roll would be nice, no one to kiss but I was a webmaster for a traveling nurse website for a couple of years.  Taught myself CSS and HTML to redesign the website; maybe I will just take myself out to lunch!  Oh, Einstein, you smart man!!  No to all the food and drink and I have never been to Wrangell.

 

 

We are in the mist of a really good heat wave.  Yesterday the high got up to 109F but the humidity was low.  They have extended the excessive heat warning until Tuesday night so this will continue for several days (Alexa just told me).  I do enjoy the lower humidity!!

 

 

In my catch-up reading (thank goodness the "worst" thread was closed - SMH!), global entry was mentioned and after checking on when my TSA Pre-check expires, I decided to apply.  It expires next March and since I have some international flights coming up, I thought, why not apply now.  So all done!!  I just noticed the hummingbird feeder is dry; one little guy is sitting on the string of lights after checking the feeder and he/she is now looking my way (toward the open door).  Oops, better get going and feed the poor little ones.

 

 

Well, have to be productive today so off I go.  Thoughts for all and cheers for those celebrating.  Have a good day everyone!!

 

 

 

Pennie, a dry heat is much more bearable, especially if you are in the shade and there is a breeze.  For us though, anything time it's above 100F, it's hot.

 

3 hours ago, rafinmd said:

What is sad to me is that it was the final night so they could not be put off in a foreign port and forced to figure out their own way home.

 

Roy

 

Roy, that would have been justice, if they were left on their own in a foreign port 

 

2 hours ago, kazu said:

 

I hope you and Joy @Seasick Sailor get missed by Beryl. 🙏.   Please stay safe.  I pray there is no serious damage to either of your homes or persons.

 

 

Jacqui, thanks for thinking of all of us.  Right now, Beryl is a tropical storm, but is predicted to intensify to a category 1 storm by the time it reaches landfall near Brownsville at the southern tip of Texas.  By the time the storm reaches the Austin/Georgetown area, the winds are predicted to be 20-30mph with thunderstorms.  If Joy @Seasick Sailor has anything that can fly away or break put away, she should be all right, just windblown and wet.  By the time the storm reaches us, it is predicted the winds will be 10-20mph, and I'll have everything outside moved to a safe place.  As far as Elizabeth @Haljo1935 is concerned, by the time the storm reaches her, which is about 60-80 miles north of us, the winds will also be 10-20mph.  Texas gets those wind speeds a lot during storms, we all should be all right.

 

2 hours ago, Cruzin Terri said:

Good afternoon to all.

Hope everyone is having a nice day.

Thank you to Rich, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann and Dixie for their contributions.

i think I will skip on the Zucchini pancakes.  While I like zucchini, I don't think I want them in my pancakes, or in my waffes for that matter (yesterday)

I have not been to the destination.

I like Einstein's quote.

Not much to report today.  My arm is still painful.  Thankfully my cleaning lady showed up so at least I will have a clean house.

@kazu Good for you in your decision to make a move while you are still able to do so.  i regret we waited to do this.  I feel that we are now in a stuck situation and it would be very hard for DH to do this.

@smitty34877prayers for you and Tana.

@Seasick Sailor and @Quartzsite Cruiser Heres hoping that Beryl does not come your way and if she does that there will be minimal impact.

 

Prayers for all of our Dailyites.

 

Cheer for those on cruises and celebrating;

 

Hope everyone has a great day.

God Bless,

Terri

 

Terri, you may be correct about how a move now would affect your DH, but it might not hurt if you talked to his doctor and your doctor about such a move.  If a move is not possible, I hope you will be able to get some help with caregiving.  I also hope your arm starts feeling better soon.

 

48 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said:

Wrangell
Strategically located near the mouth of the Stikine River, Wrangell is one of the oldest towns in Alaska. Now home to about 2,500 residents, Wrangell is the only town in Alaska to have existed under three flags and be ruled by four nations: Tlingit, Russia, England, and the United States.

ABOUT WRANGELL (TLINGIT: SHTAX’HÉEN)
Wrangell is located on the northwest tip of Wrangell Island, 155 miles south of Juneau and 89 miles northwest of Ketchikan. The picturesque harbor town in the Inside Passage – not to be confused with Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in Southcentral Alaska – is known for its Tlingit culture, wildlife viewing, and exploration on the beautiful Stikine River.

THINGS TO DO
TLINGIT CULTURE AND HISTORY
Tlingit people have been living in the area for thousands of years and examples of their culture and history are prevalent in Wrangell. The town is home to an impressive collection of totems with more than a dozen scattered throughout town that can make for a pleasant walk. One of the most popular totems is the killer whale totem that adorns Chief Shakes Grave.

One of the most enchanting spots is also the location of the best collection of totems: Chief Shakes Island, a grassy islet in the middle of the boat harbor that is reached by a pedestrian bridge. The tiny island with its totems, tall cottonwoods, and eagles usually perched in the branches is a quiet oasis compared to the hum of the fishing fleet that surrounds it. In the middle is Shakes Community House, an excellent example of a Tlingit tribal house that contains tools, blankets, and other cultural items. Just as impressive are the six totems surrounding the tribal house, all duplicates of originals carved in the late 1930s.

Just north of town is this Petroglyph Beach State Historic Park, where you can see primitive rock carvings believed to be 8,000 years old. From Evergreen Avenue, less than a mile from the ferry terminal, a boardwalk leads you past a series of interpretive displays that explain the history of the carvings and then descends to the beach. From there you turn right and walk north about 50 yards and - with your back to the water - look for the carvings on large rocks, resembling spirals, birds, fish, whales, and faces. Check a tide book before you arrive because there are almost 50 petroglyphs in the area, but most are submerged at high tide.

Wrangell’s interesting Tlingit, Russian, and gold mining history can be experienced at the Wrangell Museum. The museum is home to a collection of over 3,000 photos and negatives depicting the area’s history, beginning with the gold rush, and an exhibit on early exploration by Russian and English settlers. Also on display are a four hand-carved Tlingit houseposts dating back to the late 1700s and a collection of spruce and cedarbark baskets.

WILDLIFE VIEWING
In late June through August, one of Southeast Alaska’s largest pink salmon runs enters Anan Bay and heads up Anan Creek, located 30 miles southeast of Wrangell on the mainland. From an observatory and photography platform at Anan Wildlife Observatory, you can safely watch eagles, harbor seals, black bears, and brown bears feasting on the spawning humpies. This is one of the few places in Alaska where black and brown bears coexist at the same run – or at the very least put up with each other.

Anan Creek is a 20-minute floatplane flight or an hour boat ride from Wrangell and many tour operators in town offers full-day tours to the observatory. The more adventurous will book the U.S. Forest Service’s Anan Bay Cabin, which is only a mile hike from the observation platform.

Wrangell celebrates Alaska’s bears in late July at Alaska Bearfest, a five-day festival with events including a symposium on bear management and interaction, photography workshops, music and art events, and boat trips to Anan Wildlife Observatory to see and photograph the black and brown bears.

For those interested in viewing wildlife on the water, the waters surrounding Wrangell are rich with marine wildlife including humpback whales, orcas, Steller sea lions, sea otters, and harbor seals. Local tour operators offer whale watching and marine wildlife tours during the summer. Tour operators also lead trips out to LeConte Glacier, North America’s southernmost tidewater glacier.

Wrangell is also a top destination for birders, welcoming the largest concentration of bald eagles in the Inside Passage in spring and hundreds of thousands of migrating birds to the Stikine River Delta in May and June. To celebrate spring and the return of the migrating birds, Wrangell hosts the Stikine River Birding Festival in late April/early May.

RIVER BOAT TOURS
The beautiful, wild Stikine River begins in the high peaks of interior British Columbia and ends some 400 miles later just north of Wrangell in the Stikine River delta. It is the fastest navigable river in North American and is characterized by a narrow, rugged shoreline, craggy mountains, and glaciers. Several charter boat operators offer trips on the Stikine, often using a jet boat to spend a day traveling up the river. One of the most popular stops is Shakes Glacier with its icebergs spilling into Shakes Lake.

KAYAKING
One look at a nautical chart of Wrangell will have sea kayakers dreaming of its islands and protected waterways. Experienced kayakers can paddle across the vast Stikine River flats while beginners can enjoy paddling around the harbor, over to Petroglyph Beach, or to Dead Man’s Island. Outfitters in town rent kayaks and offer guided trips.

FISHING
The waters surrounding Wrangell are a fisherman's paradise and the town is well equipped with charter fishing operators who offer day trips and multi-day fishing adventures. The action often begins in late April or May when king salmon are the first to begin spawning. Along with salmon, anglers fish for trophy halibut that can weigh more than 100 pounds along with red snapper, ling cod, and sea bass.

MUSKET MEADOWS GOLF COURSE
Wrangell's golf course may be a USGA-certified nine-hole, par 36 course, but it is uniquely Alaskan. It was carved from a rainforest and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the ocean and snow-capped mountains. Players are rarely alarmed when a bear comes bounding across a fairway, and then there is the club’s Raven Rule: if a raven steals your ball you may replace it with no penalty provided you have a witness. The course also features a 250-yard driving range.

STAYING IN WRANGELL
Several accommodation options are available in Wrangell including an inn, B&Bs, guest houses, and vacation rentals.

GETTING TO WRANGELL
Non-stop air service on Alaska Airlines connects Wrangell to Anchorage, Juneau, Petersburg, Ketchikan, and Seattle, and air taxi service is also available for connections to other Inside Passage communities. The Alaska Marine Highway ferry provides regular service to Wrangell from other coastal communities. Small and medium-sized cruise ships also stop in Wrangell during the summer.

HISTORY
The Tlingit people have lived in the area for thousands of years. The town of Wrangell, one of Alaska's oldest settlements, was settled by Russian traders in 1834. Wrangell's heyday was as a jumping-off point for three major gold rushes up the Stikine River from 1861 to the late 1890s. Back then, Wrangell was as lawless and ruthless as Skagway and at one point Wyatt Earp, the famous Arizona lawman, filled in as a volunteer marshal for 10 days before moving on to Nome. Wrangell's most famous visitor, however, was John Muir, who came in 1879 and again in 1880.

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Joy, thanks for all the information about Wrangell.  You saved me a lot of work.  😉

 

@SusieKIslandGirl  Finally finished a quilt top I have been working on. Who chose a pattern with such little squares? And strange bloom on the hydrangea-half pink and half purple.

 

The quilt is lovely and in my favorite color, purple, too.  The hydrangea is pretty and different. 

 

Lenda

Edited July 6 by Quartzsite Cruiser

[bennybear]

50 minutes ago, SusieKIslandGirl said:

Erg-my attempts to resize to smaller images always seem to fail.

lol! I feel your pain ever since we got a new iPhone 15 pro,  I’ve resorted to screenshotting the photo! 

[Haljo1935]

1 hour ago, SusieKIslandGirl said:

Finally finished a quilt top I have been working on. Who chose a pattern with such little squares? And strange bloom on the hydrangea-half pink and half purple.

Absolutely beautiful!

What do you do with the quilts when you finish them?

[Haljo1935]

@Quartzsite Cruiser I think you've mastered the predicted Beryl pattern!! Yes,OK. (TX dwellers) should all be ok.

I hope everyone in her path comes through unscathed. I do wish we would get some rain, though- the cracks in the yard are horrible. 

[Crazy For Cats]

Good Evening, thanks for the daily fleet report.  It remains very muggy and I’m appreciative of the ac.  Made ham for dinner and am marinating a pork roast for tomorrow.  I’m watching Dr Pol and an ad came on that the series finale is tonight at 9.  I’m recording it to watch tomorrow.