The Fleet Report and Daily for Sunday August 25th, 2024

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

@dobiemom  Marcia. I hope you have a wonderful time on your cruise.

 

 

Lenda

 

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

@LAFFNVEGAS

 

 

Lenda

Edited August 25 by Quartzsite Cruiser

[Sir PMP]

Male, Maldives:

 

 

[RedneckBob]

1 hour ago, JazzyV said:

Today’s Care List:

Vict0riann’s DH Pat hospitalized with viral pneumonia, improving

Hal Sailer diagnosed with Lymphoma

 

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, poor appetite

Heartgrove’s DSIL post surgery for tri-malleolar ankle fracture

Seasick Sailor’s DSis Bonnie recovering from breast cancer surgery

Lindaler’s DS with an emergency situation

 

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

Bon Voyage LAFFNVEGAS (Lisa & Tom)!

Bon Voyage Dobiemom (Marcia)!

Kazu accepting an offer on her house

Cruising-along’s good results on tests done

NextOne doing well post hip surgery

 

The Daily Gardening Club posting wonderful flower pictures

All the contributors to the Fleet Report/Daily

 

Upcoming Cruises or At Sea:

 

6 days for Tbay (Volendam Aug 31 to Sept 10) 10 Night Newfoundland & New England Discovery + (Volendam Sept 10 to Sept 21) 11 Night Newfoundland & New England Discovery, celebrating 59th Anniversary

7 days for Lindaler (Westerdam Sept 1 to Oct 24) 53d Majestic Japan

7 days for Richwmn (Westerdam Sept 1 to Oct 24) 53d Majestic Japan

7 days for Seasick Sailor (Westerdam Sept 1 to Oct 24) 53d Majestic Japan – celebrating her birthday and their 33^rd wedding anniversary

7 days for USN59-79 (Westerdam Sept 1 to Oct 24) 53d Majestic Japan

 

 

RMLincoln (Emerald Princess to Aug 28) 17d Greenland & Canada, Norseh2o (Oceania Marina to Aug 29) 44d Epic Northern Adventure London to London, celebrating 50th anniversary, 0106 (Rotterdam to Aug 31) 14d Best of Norway, TiogaCruiser (Volendam to Aug 31) 11d Newfoundland & New England Discovery, Lady Hudson (Vision of the Seas to Aug 31) 9d Canada/New England, LAFFNVEGAS (Westerdam to Sept 1) 7d Alaska Explorer, Dobiemom (Westerdam to Sept 1) 7d Alaska Explorer, Crazy For Cats (Zuiderdam to Aug 31) B2B 7d Canada/New England Discovery + (Zuiderdam Aug 31 to Sept 7) 7d Canada/New England Discovery, Dfish (Zuiderdam to Aug 31) B2B 7d Canada/New England Discovery + (Zuiderdam Aug 31 to Sept 7) 7d Canada/New England Discovery, Sharon in AZ (Zuiderdam to Aug 31) B2B 7d Canada/New England Discovery + (Zuiderdam Aug 31 to Sept 7) 7d Canada/New England Discovery and Gail & Marty sailing away (Rotterdam to Oct 27) 

Lots of CC cruisers out there!

[RedneckBob]

1 hour ago, summer slope said:

I can't call today's drink a cocktail.

Orange Bomb:

There are multiple variations of this drink, but this one is the simplest, yet tastiest of them all. Combines just 2 ingredients: Mandarin Vodka and Energy Drink. As it courses through your palate, it ignites a playful explosion of flavors, much like a firework in the night sky. Whether you're in the mood for a taste adventure or ready to set the party on fire, the "Orange Bomb" shot is the ideal choice to infuse your night with excitement and citrusy delight.

Ingredients:
1 oz. mandarin vodka
8 oz. red bull

Directions:
Pour Red bull into a beer mug.
Pour the orange vodka separately into a shot glass, drop it into the beer mug, and chug.

 

If I mix alcohol with an energy drink I will definitely bomb! 😀

[RedneckBob]

Thanks for the Fleet Update and General Info from all contributors!

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

 

Good morning from a more comfortable and sunny central Teas.  It is 75F with 88% humidity and a dew point of 72F.  There is a 2mph breeze which will increase to 10mph later.  Our predicted high is 96F, much better than triple digits.  When I finish here and have breakfast, I'll mow and trim the grass.  I also need to deadhead the marigolds and see if I can get them to last a little longer.  They are huge again this year.

 

I'll honor all the national parks around the world.  We've done our share of donating clothes for others who need them.  Someone else can have my whiskey sour.

 

A long, but good quote from John Lennon.

 

We'll pass on the meal, drink and wine today.

 

We have not been to the Maldives, but have sailed close to them, if that counts.

 

Three good but very different days in history to celebrate.  I wonder what Galileo would think if he could see today's telescopes.

 

@StLouisCruisers  Sandi, safe travels home tomorrow.

@Cruzin Terri  Terri, safe travels to Jacksonville tomorrow. I hope you have a good report from your PCP, and that the orthopedist has a solution that does not include surgery.

@ottahand7  Good luck fishing today, Nancy.

 

I hope all the computer and internet problems in the Seattle port including SeaTac, which could be a cyber attack, don't cause Marcia @dobiemom and Lisa @LAFFNVEGAS problems getting to the ship today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lenda

 

[RedneckBob]

13 minutes ago, Sir PMP said:

Male, Maldives:

 

 

Wow, do you think the drinks are shaken, not stirred!

[rafinmd]

@Cruzin Terri and @marshhawk do you have a local office on aging that could suggest some resources?  Also, Terri, I would definitely recommend checking with the Mayo staff about how to handle the recovery if surgery is necessary.

 

Roy

[Seasick Sailor]

Good morning Dailyites 

 

A beautiful 73 degrees warming to 96 today.

 

Thank you @grapau27 Graham for Father David's message. 

 

Adding to our list of prayers are the tropical storm and hurricane headed to the Hawaiian Islands. @JazzyV I thank everyone for prayers for Bonnie. Please remove her from your list, it will be a longer recovery than expected. 

 

Last night's birthday party was so much fun. The theme was "The man, the myth, the legend " A lot of laughs. 

 

I'm taking full advantage of our Sunday. No chores, no market, no anything!

Tomorrow starts 5 days of appointments, mani and pedi, hair cut, our new Covid shots, flu and RSV, and a Birthday lunch. Saturday is our big day, flying to Seattle to start our cruise! My girlfriend is moving in to stay with Oliver, and they both love one another. 

 

Wishing you a Blessed week. God bless!

[GTVCRUISER]

Happy Sunday 🙂 

[grapau27]

Saga Spirit of adventure is in view.

It is not due to dock until 08 00 am in Newcastle.

 

[RedneckBob]

24 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Saga Spirit of adventure is in view.

It is not due to dock until 08 00 am in Newcastle.

 

Forget the view, is that an apple turnover? 🕺🕺

[Haljo1935]

Bon Voyage @LAFFNVEGAS⛴️🍾

Bon Voyage @dobiemom⛴️🍾

[Nickelpenny]

Thanks for the daily and fleet report.  Growing up, we camped at many western National Parks and thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the service workers.  I am both a donor and recipient of second-hand clothing and have gotten many good bargains there.  I might have to try a whiskey sour but definitely won't try an Orange Bomb (energy drink 🤢).  Love chickpeas so the meal would be wonderful but not the sweet wine.  Never been to the Maldives (just close - Sri Lanka).  I love the quote as it took me a long, long time to realize I needed to love myself.  Interesting days in history.

 

 

We barely made it to 97F yesterday but no monsoon action.  It was a very pleasant day but hoping for some rain today 🤞.  Presently at ~0715 it is 78F with 57% humidity.  Another lazy Sunday is the plan today.  Maybe get some inspiration from my Spain book or cook or nothing at all.

 

 

Bon Voyage to @LAFFNVEGAS and @dobiemom!!  Enjoy your AK cruise!!  The cruising list sure is getting longer!!

 

 

Thoughts for anyone needing extra support and/or who are carers for those with medical difficulties.  Cheers to those celebrating.  Have a fantastic day everyone!!

 

[ger_77]

Good morning, thanks for the Fleet Report and Daily!  Yay for National Park Service Day - over the years we've visited many national parks.  I'm all for second hand wardrobes; I'll buy clothing at a second hand store, bring it home, wash and wear it; I'm not proud that way.  Someone else can have my whiskey sour, but I'd love to go to the Maldives!

 

It's a cool morning for us today at 8C(46F), and not expected to get overly warm with a high of only 21(69).  Yesterday the heat spiked on us and after I'd expanded the table on the deck, brought out extra chairs, set and decorated the table, about 20 minutes before our guests arrived for dinner, both DH and I decided it was simply too hot to eat out there.  Take everything apart, and repeat the process in the dining room.  It was so much more comfortable eating indoors than out.

 

@LAFFNVEGAS and @dobiemom Bon Voyage; I hope the 3 of you have another great cruise together!

@cunnorl I hope you're not too bruised after your fall from the bus yesterday!

@kazusorry you didn't get as much done as you'd hoped.  Take it slow and easy as you get through everything.

 

Not a lot happening for us today, just general tidying up after last night's dinner guests, and maybe having a chance to sit and read a book for a change.  I've got so many downloaded to my iPad that it's time to get into them.  

 

I'm passing on the drink, have had the wine - it's quite sweet, and definitely a dessert wine, and will pass on the menu suggestion.  We have leftovers from last night so it's looking like barbecued chicken, salmon and salads will be what we'll enjoy on the deck this evening.  And wine.

 

Prayers for everyone who needs them, and even for those who don't think they do.  Cheers to all with celebrations.

 

Smooth Sailing!  ☺️☺️☺️

Gerry

[grapau27]

32 minutes ago, RedneckBob said:

Forget the view, is that an apple turnover? 🕺🕺

It is a steak pasty.

[aliaschief]

Good morning. It’s a beautiful day in upper Michigan. May get up to low eighties. The barber shoppers concert was fantastic. After the concert we rode back to East Jordan and cooked fresh Lake Michigan salmon on the grill and devoured them as part of our Caesar salads. So good.

Today is enjoying the outdoors, reading and visiting and there will be a happy hour and wonderful dinner. 
Fly home tomorrow and will start preparing for our next trip in four days.

Thanks for the reports and post. B.

 

[Haljo1935]

Hugs 🫂 🤗 and prayers 🙏 @Cruzin Terri, safe travels to Jacksonville

[Cruising-along]

Good morning all!

The rain is gone!  Yay!  Now we have 10 days of sunshine (maybe a few showers on Tuesday) and mid-high 70's.  Perfect, and we did need the rain.  I can finally get outside and finish the 2nd raised bed today.  

 

Yesterday I made the blackberry jam and had enough for a good-size blackberry crisp too.  Yum.

 

Of the 63 US National Parks I counted 25 that I've visited, may have missed a few.  DD and her family went to 16 of them on their recent 5-week road trip. They went to some I'd never heard of!  We have donated a lot of clothes to second-hand shops and have a bag waiting to go now.  No whisky sour for me thank you.

 

I'll also pass on the drink, sweet wine and meal (more because of the avocado than the chickpeas.)  Tonight we'll be having lamb chops.  Have not been to Male, but it's on the '26 World itinerary, I hope someone has photos today. Good quote from John Lennon.

 

Bon Voyage Lisa and Tom @LAFFNVEGAS!

Bon Voyage Marcia @dobiemom!

 

One month from today we will leave for our yearly jaunt to Yellowstone (my favorite National Park).  Can't wait!  If I can't be cruising I want to be there.

 

Have a great day everyone!

 

 

[Overhead Fred]

@LAFFNVEGAS and @dobiemom 

 

[marshhawk]

@LAFFNVEGAS

 

[marshhawk]

@dobiemom

 

[marshhawk]

Good Sunday Morning Dailyites!  F1 was on this morning, glad I made DH check the F1 channel.  He thought the season started back next week, but there was too much chatter on googly news, so we woke exactly at 9, ran down the hall and got DH and we got to watch the race.

 

It has been cooler, but starting today temps will begin to rise again.  @StLouisCruisers it will feel like TX when you get back tomorrow.

 

Speaking of tomorrow, safe travels @Cruising Terri, have fun with your visits and hoping for non invasive help with your shoulder.

 

@rafinmdRoy thank you for the recommendation.  I was able to get DH  an on line "shrink" to talk with through his oncologist, but for some reason this doc while,  he says I am a saint *, has no recommendation for me.  I meet a lot of people at the Winshiip center who's doctors say that when one part of a couple is sick/has cancer it means that their partner does too.  But DH has decided not to pursue Dr's at Winship but to stay with Northside, and they cant get an appointment for a dementia diagnosis for a year.  My doc is too young to understand any sort of problems that older folks suffer through, so if you know anyone who is studying to be a doc-tell them that they should become a specialist in "older" / senior patients. 

 

* I am currently nowhere near being a Saint.

 

[kochleffel]

I'm in favor of all three of the special days. I would like the salad, even with the chickpeas, but not the drink -- a bizarre version of a Depth Charge, which I wouldn't like, either.

 

Finger Lakes wineries excel in dessert wines, and are among the few producers in the world of ice wines, which have to be hand-harvested when the temperature is below 18° F., often in the dark by workers wearing headlamps. They are expensive: for example, the Weis Vineyards Noble Select Riesling, which is a Trockenbeerenauslese, not an ice wine, is $109 for 375 ml. When we get up from the floor, maybe we'll try their Winzer Select Riesling, only $28.99 for a full bottle. 'Our Winzer Select Riesling A is made in likeness to the traditional German "Auslese", meaning "selected harvest." The grapes for this wine were hand-harvested, and a portion of them were affected by botrytis; this disease is more commonly known as Noble Rot.  This exceptional Riesling wine abounds with dazzling fruit of candied pear and apricot balanced with a naturally sweet finish. Courtesy of the botrytis, aromas of honeysuckle and key lime lead to a soft and creamy palate combined with plenty of tropical and stone fruit.'