Rare richwmn Posted July 13 #1 Share Posted July 13 Today is Gruntled Workers Day, International Day of Rock n' Roll, and National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.--Mahatma Gandhi Meal Suggestion for today - Mojito-Marinated Chicken Kebabs Drink of the Day - Tia Mia Wine of the Day - Renato-Ratti-Langhe-Nebbiolo Destination of the Day - Horta, Azores, Portugal Today in History: 1772 Captain James Cook begins his second voyage to the South Seas aboard the Resolution to search for Terra Australis (Southern continent) 1937 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is founded 1985 Live Aid benefit concert -- Held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia, the concert raised millions in benefit of those affected by famine in Ethiopia. Over a billion people tuned in around the world to watch the show. Ship Locations Eurodam Seattle, Washington 07:00 - 15:00 Koningsdam Vancouver, BC Canada 07:00 - 16:00 Nieuw Amsterdam At Sea Destination Vancouver, BC Canada eta 07-14 Nieuw Statendam Djupivogul, Iceland Noordam At Sea Destination Whittier, Alaska eta 07-14 Oosterdam Olbia, Sardinia Italy 08:00 - 17:00 Rotterdam Isafjordur, Westfjords Iceland 08:00 - 17:00 Volendam Montreal, Quebec Canada 07:00 - 15:00 Westerdam Victoria BC, Vancouver Island Canada 20:00 - 23:59 Zaandam Skagway, Alaska 0630-2100 Zuiderdam St Anthony NL, Newfoundland-Labrador Canada 08:00 - 17:00 15 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted July 13 #2 Share Posted July 13 Good morning friends! This is Saturday the 13th and we’ve reached St. Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada. Weather is around 60F, windy and partly cloudy. We will see sunshine for several hours mid-day and a possible high temp of 67F. DH and I are taking a tour here to see L’anse aux Meadows again. We saw it in 2018 on Seabourn Quest where we anchored and tendered to shore. We enjoyed visiting Norstead and will see it again today, but also the larger Viking museum which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic Site operated by Parks Canada which we felt was too far to walk to last time. It should be interesting. Thank you Rich @richwmn for the Fleet Report and Daily as well as the fleet location maps. Let’s celebrate gruntled workers, rock and roll, and barbershop music. What an encouraging quote by Gandhi. I’m going to pass on the chicken kebabs, Tia Mia and the wine. Exciting days for Captain Cook in 1772, the Live Aid Benefit Concert and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts! Thanks to Debbie @dfish, Dixie @summer slope and Ann @cat shepard for the food and beverage reports. Prayers for my DB, twin sister, Alex/Jordan’s twins, the people of Israel and Ukraine, the hostages still held, and the troops overseas in harm’s way. And big prayers for our Dailyites especially Chuck @catmando and Annie @marshhawk, Jacqui @kazu, Tana and Terry @smitty34877, Joy’s @Seasick Sailor DS Bonnie, Terri @Cruzin Terriand Richard and Maureen @RMLincoln. Hoping for improvement in your conditions and pain levels. Cheers to all celebrating special events and cruising! Thank you Vanessa @JazzyV for the excellent lists! The port of the day is Horta, Azores, Portugal. This was the destination before on Aug. 27, 2021, Aug. 2, 2022 and Nov. 4, 2023. I’ll post the links and repeat the photos I’ve shown in the past. Hoping you all enjoy your Saturday. Please stay safe and keep well. 31 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted July 13 #3 Share Posted July 13 We enjoyed a fabulous day in Horta in April 2018 while on our Grand Med. and Africa cruise on the Prinsendam. So many great ports! The weather was perfect, thank goodness. And for the final segment of the cruise we had our very special master of the ship, Captain D. D. As I said, we arrived on a beautiful morning and were allowed to dock, no tendering needed. A view of the city from the ship. I swear that looks like DH walking towards me down by the pool. Could have been. The Azores has beautiful scenic hillsides like this. I love observing the cows grazing - so peaceful. This type of architecture is common in the area as well. This is a popular spot for locals and tourist alike, Peter's Cafe Sport. We stepped down some stairs to the waterfront and marina. Diving must be popular here because we saw several diving shops. Across the water from this spot on the marina is the highest point in Portugal, Pico Island. That is a volcano named Ponta do Pico. Next we headed towards this old fortress, the Fort of Santa Cruz. I think I'll stop at this point and continue in a second post. 26 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted July 13 #4 Share Posted July 13 There were some girls dancing in what looked like an outdoor recital right out on the street. People were gathered across the street lounging on a lawn to watch. Some of the viewers. We were headed back towards the ship now and would soon come upon a small park. There was a pond there with black swans in residence. They had a very nicely done esplanade along the shore. Great for viewing the ships. And my favorite ship, the Prinsendam. At 4:50 pm we pulled away and began our journey across the Atlantic to Bermuda. DH and I were standing on the deck just above the bridge with a nice view of the outside bridge wings. Captain D. D. saw us standing up there and asked us to meet him outside the Crow's Nest. We did and he asked if we would like to have dinner in Canaletto the following night. He also said we could bring our tablemates George and Sandy. Of course we accepted! He set the time at 7:00 pm the following night. Later while we were dining he walked into the dining room and came over to our table to tell us he forgot about a meeting he had scheduled and could we make it at 7:30 pm instead? We all said no problem, Captain! You should have seen waiter Riris's face when the Captain walked away! He came over with eyes wide and said "What was that about??" Oh, just a little change in dinner plans. By the way we won't be here for dinner tomorrow night, Riris!😅 One more thing, we were celebrating Kings Day that day and here is the cake they prepared as well as our monkeys with the orange wigs. 27 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portofrome Posted July 13 #5 Share Posted July 13 Thank you for the Fleet Report. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MISTER 67 Posted July 13 #6 Share Posted July 13 Greetings from beautiful Port Charlotte. It’s 80 right now heading up to 90 with afternoon showers. Good selection of days. Great quote from a great man. I’ll pass on the meal. Have a great day and stay well. 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyV Posted July 13 #7 Share Posted July 13 Today’s Care List: Kazu having leg/foot pain, to have stents placed, planning a move Cruzin Terri with right bicep muscle tear, steroid injection, in pain Marshhawk’s DH Chuck unable to get stents unclogged, needs surgery Mr. Boston battling a bad cold Heat, Fires, flooding and Storms across the US Citizens of Ukraine, Israel and Gaza, hostages still held All Dailyites going through worries and stress, whether mentioned or not From the Rotation: Tana with chronic pulmonary issues, weakness Lady Hudson’s friend post stroke, some paralysis, in rehab, feeding tube Cruzin Terri’s DH Jim with memory and anxiety issues Celebrations and Shoutouts: Ger_77’s Summerfest Crazy for Cats’ DH Juan getting a reward from work Lady Hudson booking an October cruise TiogaCruiser’s impressive shed that she built RMLincoln’s DH eye itching improved Ottahand7’s DB Nick post re-do knee replacement, now at home The Daily Gardening Club posting wonderful flower pictures All the contributors to the Fleet Report/Daily Upcoming Cruises or At Sea: 3 days for Norseh2o (Oceania Marina July 16 to Aug 29) 44d Epic Northern Adventure London to London, celebrating 50th anniversary 7 days for Cunnorl (Zuiderdam July 20 to Aug 24) 35d Voyage of the Vikings luvteaching (Westerdam to July 14) 7d Alaska Explorer, tupper10 (Zuiderdam to July 20) 21d Viking Passage and StLouisCruisers (Zuiderdam to July 20) 42d Ultimate Viking Explorer & Passage 19 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobiemom Posted July 13 #8 Share Posted July 13 Thank you for the HAL fleet report and all the daily information. Not sure why I’m up, or rather I’m still up. Didn’t have coffee late in the day so 🤷🏻♀️. Going to a potluck this afternoon/evening and I’m bringing a crockpot cherry cobbler. It’s a favorite of the host’s DH. Prayers for the Care List and Cheers for the Celebration List. Thank you all for caring and sharing. Stay safe and healthy everyone. have a great weekend! 🙂 33 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted July 13 #9 Share Posted July 13 Thanks for the info . 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted July 13 #10 Share Posted July 13 (edited) Good morning. It is raining and 55°F here at 11.41am. Thank you for today's FR & D. 3 worthy days and an excellent quote. Today's food sounds nice. Never been to today's port. A great day in history for Captain Cook who lived in our part of North East England as a boy and there is a Captain Cook schoolboy museum in Great Ayton and a museum of his life in Marton Middlesbrough. Prayers 🙏 uplifted for all on the care list. Best wishes for a nice day and lovely weekend for all Dailyites. Edited July 13 by grapau27 29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted July 13 #11 Share Posted July 13 37 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said: There were some girls dancing in what looked like an outdoor recital right out on the street. People were gathered across the street lounging on a lawn to watch. Some of the viewers. We were headed back towards the ship now and would soon come upon a small park. There was a pond there with black swans in residence. They had a very nicely done esplanade along the shore. Great for viewing the ships. And my favorite ship, the Prinsendam. At 4:50 pm we pulled away and began our journey across the Atlantic to Bermuda. DH and I were standing on the deck just above the bridge with a nice view of the outside bridge wings. Captain D. D. saw us standing up there and asked us to meet him outside the Crow's Nest. We did and he asked if we would like to have dinner in Canaletto the following night. He also said we could bring our tablemates George and Sandy. Of course we accepted! He set the time at 7:00 pm the following night. Later while we were dining he walked into the dining room and came over to our table to tell us he forgot about a meeting he had scheduled and could we make it at 7:30 pm instead? We all said no problem, Captain! You should have seen waiter Riris's face when the Captain walked away! He came over with eyes wide and said "What was that about??" Oh, just a little change in dinner plans. By the way we won't be here for dinner tomorrow night, Riris!😅 One more thing, we were celebrating Kings Day that day and here is the cake they prepared as well as our monkeys with the orange wigs. Lovely and interesting photos Sandi. 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted July 13 #12 Share Posted July 13 Good morning and thank you for the Report. A lovely crisp clear morning but it should be a humid 30C this afternoon, feeling like 35C (95F). Three good days to celebrate. A very inspirational quote from a great man. The meal sounds good, I'll pass on the drink, not sure about the wine. Prayers for so many. Cheers for lots of celebrations. Have a great day. Stay cool. 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted July 13 #13 Share Posted July 13 Thank you Rich, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann and Dixie for the FR&D. Three nice days to celebrate. Special prayers for Jacaui, Terri, Katherine’s friend, Sandi’s brother, Scottie, Chuck, Bonnie and Tana with Annie and Chuck at the top of the list.. A nice quote by Ghandi. I have not been to Horta. Three interesting days in history, I especially like the one in 1985. The meal sounds nice. My alternative is Chicken Noodle soup and apple caramel crumble, my lunch on VIA’s Canadian on the way to my 2018 Sea-Land-Sea Grand Alaska trip, .. Rain letting up today but more heat returning,. Roy 30 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ottahand7 Posted July 13 #14 Share Posted July 13 (edited) Good Saturday morning. It cooled off last night and it was 59 outside when I woke up. We will probably have one more cool day in the cabin. Thanks for the Daily and maps Rich. We will celebrate Rock and Roll always. If it isn't sports or CNBC Classic Rock is our music channel in the truck. A hopeful quote by Gandhi. Thanks for the photos of today's beautiful port in the Azores Sandi! I will pass on the Mojito chicken, the drink sounds good and I would love a Langhe Nebbiolo. Thanks for the cares and celebrations lists Vanessa. Chuck and Annie, I am so sad to read that Chuck will need surgery for his arterial blockage. Prayers for Tana, Terry, Terrie and Bonnie. @Mr. Boston I hope your cold is on the mend. Prayers for all in war zones through no fault of their own. Have a lovely day! Nancy Edited July 13 by ottahand7 30 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted July 13 #15 Share Posted July 13 We will be in Horta on our cruise in November. Thank you Sandi @StLouisCruisersfor the photo's. We thought of just walking around and your photo's confirmed it. 28 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted July 13 #16 Share Posted July 13 Good morning, everyone! It is supposed to be a bright sunshiny day here in mid-Michigan. The temps are going to be high and so is the humidity. We turned the air on before going to bed last night as it was getting hot and stuffy in the house. Rita went home last night. DS MJ reports that it took her a bit to settle in as she was looking for us and missing us. @marshhawk Poor Chuck! He has been through it all with this. I feel for both you as you've been pulled from all directions on this issue. Let's hope the bypass surgery does the trick. @kazu Belated birthday greetings to Ivan. I'm going to try the adult swim at the outdoor pool this morning and after that we will head to the farmers market. Today's meal sounds really good to me. I like mojitos and I like chicken and the two sound like they would go together nicely. Mojito Chicken Kebabs Don't they look good? Makes me want to fire up the grill! We're going to do that later for the ribs I'm defrosting. This next recipe is similar with a few differences. But, it looks just as good. I think I would cook the veggie kebabs a little longer. Mojito Chicken and Vegetable Kebabs Wishing you all a wonderful day! 21 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted July 13 #17 Share Posted July 13 Good very humid and cloudy morning. We did get some rain overnight. The heat wave starts today and lasts until Wednesday. Tuesday is supposed to be over 100. Prayers are needed for my friend Denise, the wife of Steve , who we prayed for last winter when he fell and injured his leg. Denise was in an accident last evening when she was hit by another car on a country road. She is not injured but the car is totaled. Thank the lord she is okay and did not have her grandson with her. Carson just turned 5 last week. Blessings and prayers for all on our journey. 26 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted July 13 #18 Share Posted July 13 Thanks for our Saturday Daily, Rich and many thanks to our F & B team. Looks like another hot one which is fine with me. Barbershop music is always nice to hear and that today’s quote is encouraging in these times and inspirational. Legs and foot were mad at me and woke me up a couple of times. Tired but most of the house is done. Just a few more little things I plan to go slow today and try to minimize the pain. Ivan very much appreciated all his birthday wishes yesterday. Hard to believe that 13 months ago I was questioning if he should be sent over the rainbow bridge due to his pain. God bless his vet and Librela. He is a new dog and very changed from the one that arrived here. (In the good way). enjoyed yHorta when we were there - it was a very long time ago. Annie @marshhawk I am so sorry about the medical debacle. I don’t blame you for being angry, frustrated and sad. Karen @luvteaching I’m glad your DM’s pacemaker procedure was successful but yikes on that fall - and in the ER! Joy @summer slope I’m glad that the cancer has not migrated and hope that the doctors can help Bonnie 🙏 \ Prayers for those on the Care list and all those who need them 🙏 34 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted July 13 #19 Share Posted July 13 Thank you for today’s FR & D, Rich! Lots of clouds this morning. A nice breeze is growing. No rain is predicted, so these clouds may burn off. Lots of deer out enjoying breakfast. And our bucks’ racks are getting big. Vanessa, thank you for sharing our happenings. Glad to read that you try to fit some relaxing in. Gym, Bindi walks, prep for dinner tonight & then dinner with friends. It is so hot these cats have melted! Prayers for all who need our support. Tana, I loved reading that you requested a dish! Hope you enjoyed it. Praying you have a good day. Prayers for all our caregivers. Hoping you all take care of yourselves. Cheers to all who are celebrating. @ger_77 Gerry have a wonderful Summerfest! May we each find a reason to smile today! ******** Renato-Ratti-Langhe-Nebbiolo 2021 Though “pleasantly bitterish” doesn’t sound very appealing, in the interest of research, I would at least taste this wine. 😎 I used the 2021 vintage info. Consumers like it. Easy to find and reasonably priced. Online prices start at $19.97. Winemaker Notes Not very intense ruby red colour. Fine, delicate and persistent bouquet with hints of wild strawberry and raspberry. Pleasantly bitterish taste, velvety, light and full at the same time. Wine suitable for spit-roasted and grilled red meats, game, fondue with truffles, agnolotti, white and red meat dishes of the great cuisine with spicy sauces. 90James Suckling Notes of ripe strawberries and cherries with rose petals and orange peel undertones. Medium-bodied and a little chewy. Rich and ripe fruit with toasty character to it. Drink now. 18 15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambKnuckles Posted July 13 #20 Share Posted July 13 Good morning to all Dailyites and Thank You for the Reports!! I do think the Day's celebrations are fun!!! Gruntled Workers Day -- mostly hear about DISgruntled workers!!! This is nice to reflect on the good things about our work... I like Mojitos and I like Chicken -- so I'd try these... I think Tia Maria is a coffee liqueur, so I'd love this! Now the wine would be an adventure for me... And Horta... I've never known there was a Horta in Portugal -- just in a Star Trek episode... I think of the Horta Mommie protecting her young... BUT NOW, I know and thank you!!! Prayers and wishes for all on the list and those just suffering through unspoken things... And a smile and hug to each of you!!! 30 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartgrove Posted July 13 #21 Share Posted July 13 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! It is over a month since it rained here. No end in sight so far. The surrounding area has had some but the Blue Ridge, sometimes like now, works against us. With modifying our cruise in October, we have considered changing our April cruise destination. It might have us trying Celebrity for the first time. Have a Great Weekend! Stay Safe, and prayers for those in need. - Jack 31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambKnuckles Posted July 13 #22 Share Posted July 13 2 minutes ago, cat shepard said: ... It is so hot these cats have melted! ... OH, How I LOVE these two memes!!! I think I'll use "Mood-poisoning" in the future!!! And I love Dali paintings... I think he'd love the second meme!!! (But, in Texas, we KNOW hot!!) 27 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted July 13 #23 Share Posted July 13 Good Saturday Morning Dailyites! It will be hot and muggy today, we are under an orange air quality alert, and the temps will be in the upper 90's. Currently its 74 and sunny (we are still in the shade, but it is sunny). @dfishThose kabobs look really good. DH said he wanted Chicken from Popeye's last night so he could use the leftover peanut sauce on it. He ate all of his meal (but for some reason that was the worst chicken I have ever gotten from Popeyes-it was rubbery) and too bland. He really wanted to go to Vietvana last night, but I reminded him, that because he had surgery, he should stay home on the same night....We will go tonight. Today is a new day, and we need a new approach to living. I heard on the news that GA power will charge higher this summer, even though we have fixed rate. One woman got a bill for 12K, oh my, and I always leave the porch door cracked so that the fur babies can come and go for fresh air. The curtain is across the opening, so hope that will help. @kazu Please share this with Ivan- I want to post a picture of a place that made me happy- I hope you like it. 33 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted July 13 #24 Share Posted July 13 @marshhawk I like that picture too. Is it from the Chihuly glass exhibit in Seattle? 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty34877 Posted July 13 #25 Share Posted July 13 Good morning. It is raining with thunderstorms coming soon. It must be a big one since my phone even sent an alert. We listen to music constantly here with my Allman Brothers, The Rolling Stones and Led Zepplin starring. I remember watching Live Aid and having multiple phone conversations with my Massachusetts brother. He taught me how to play “Stairway to Heaven” as a teenager . I taught my son the same years later. The quote by Gandhi is powerful and gives me a bit of hope in dire times. I was a gruntled worker and really loved my job. @marshhawk, Annie, I could find no words for you yesterday and wish we could do something to help. I hope today goes even a little bit better. Sending hugs and prayers your way. @kazu, Jacqui, wow on getting so much done but I am worried about your pain level. i am glad Ivan had a good birthday. Our family meal was nice last night as everyone enjoyed the bok choy dish from years ago. Today my request is for a pasta dish with chicken and mozzarella that I made back in the day. I had to find the recipe in my old fashioned recipe box ! Enjoythe day everyone. 33 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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