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1 hour ago, superoma said:

Ok, not fair! We had carrot Chicago dogs the other day. Will this become like the butternut squash showing up everywhere? I don’t like these recipes any better than the Chicago style but I could see making them if I had friends or family members who were vegetarian.

27 minutes ago, superoma said:

ps- sorry about the carrot dog. It was on the list for today and couldn’t be helped.

A bit of a rant, if I may. This is not really directed at @superoma, just that she happened to make a comment today that is often repeated.

It is not easy to come up with 365 different meals (or a least something edible) to feature each day. Despite searching for seasonal meals, comments get made that a salad that might be featured during the winter is a better summer meal, or that a soup is a better winter meal. In addition, meals having a common ingredient (butternut squash, carrot dog) getting featured close to each other. When the list was first created (last November) it was provided to Debi so another set of eyes could view it and suggest changes. The same goes with the wine list and ports.

Anyone is welcome to take over creation of the meal list and create one for next year

Today is National Cinema Day, Petroleum Day, and The Duchess Who Wasn't Day
 

I did not direct my life. I didn't design it. I never made decisions. Things always came up and made them for me. That's what life is. - B. F. Skinner

Meal Suggestion for today - BBQ Carrot Dogs
Drink of the Day - Moscato Watermelon Sangria
Wine of the Day - Albarino
Destination of the Day - Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

Today in History:
1928 Kellogg-Briand Pact, 60 nations agree to condemn "recourse to war for the solution of international controversies".

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One quick observation, although the Gift Cards are non refundable, Holland can move money back to the gift cards, or issue new Gift Cards in the amount of any money left on your on board account. So technically it is not refundable, but can still be used with Holland America for another cruise.

That being said, what does your on board account show on your TV or Navigator Account? That will tell you if the Casino money is being removed from your Refundable OBC. Casino charges can not be made against Non Refundable (Stock, Military, First Responder) OBC but can be charged against refundable OBC.

Whoever gave you the information may be confusing the types of OBC you have, as Gift Card OBC falls under the refundable column.

Today is National Dog Day, National Toilet Paper Day, and National WebMistress Day
 

To know nothing is the happiest life. - Desiderius Erasmus

Meal Suggestion for today - Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Almond Pesto & Butter Beans
Drink of the Day - Vanilla Sky
Wine of the Day - Paix Sur Terre 2022 Old Oak Vineyard Zinfandel (Paso Robles Willow Creek Distric
Destination of the Day - Tromso, Norway

Today in History:
1682 English astronomer Edmond Halley first observes the comet named after him
1959 British Motor Corporation introduces the Morris Mini-Minor, designed by Alec Issigonis, it was only 10 ft long but seated 4 passengers

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Please consider adding pictures to halfacts (instructions on home page) of whatever cabins you have. Others will appreciate them. Thanks

Today is National Park Service Day, National Second-hand Wardrobe Day, and National Whiskey Sour Day
 

There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love ourselves, we cannot fully open to our ability to love others or our potential to create. Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life.--John Lennon

Meal Suggestion for today - Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas
Drink of the Day - Orange Bomb
Wine of the Day - Freixenet Ice Cuvée Cava
Destination of the Day - Male, Maldives

Today in History:
1609 Galileo demonstrates his 1st telescope to Venetian lawmakers
1944 French General Charles de Gaulle walks the Champs Elysees in Paris after the liberation of the city from *** occupation
1991 Linux is born when Linus Torvalds sends off an email announcing his project to create a new computer operating system

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Today is Knife Day, National Waffle Iron Day, and Pluto Demoted Day
 

I'm an optimist, but an optimist who carries a raincoat. - Harold Wilson

Meal Suggestion for today - Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Drink of the Day - Harvey Wallbanger
Wine of the Day - Las Rocas Garnacha
Destination of the Day - Kota Kinabalu, Sabahlaem, Malaysia

Today in History:
1662 Act of Uniformity requires English to accept Book of Common Prayer
1814 British forces capture Washington, D.C. and destroy many landmarks (War of 1812)
1869 The Waffle Iron is Patented in the United States
1949 NATO is Established

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Eurodam --- 7 days, round-trip Alaska Explorer

Today is Cuban Sandwich Day, Ride the Wind Day, and Find Your Inner Nerd Day
 

Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves. - Abraham Lincoln

Meal Suggestion for today - Shish Tawook Recipe - Middle Eastern Chicken Kabobs
Drink of the Day - Dirty Shirley
Wine of the Day - Pride Mountain 2021 Chardonnay (Napa Valley)
Destination of the Day - Prince Rupert, Kaien Island, BC Canada

Today in History:
1305 Scottish patriot William Wallace is executed for high treason by Edward I of England at Smithfield, London
1966 First Photograph of the Earth Taken From the Orbit of the Moon

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Eurodam --- 7 days, round-trip Alaska Explorer

FYI, the opposite also applies. If you purchase a package and have several bottles in your cabin but decide you want one in a restaurant your cabin steward will make sure it gets there.

I found this out by accident, I was leaving my cabin with a bottle in the early afternoon and my cabin steward asked about it. When I told him I was taking it to the Pinnacle Grill he assured me he would take care of it, and did.

Nat Geo channel is currently showing a series on lost citys.

Currently showing Petra, next somewhere in Indonesia, then Maccu Pichu.

One hour each

1 hour ago, TiogaCruiser said:

Just an interesting aside I noticed in the Lido this morning. They have a fresh egg station that I don’t remember seeing before.

 

The fried egg station has been my normal breakfast for years. I know it was available on my Nieuw Statendam, Zuiderdam, and Volendam cruises most recently. I believe it has been available since they tore down the long line and made the Lido into individual stations.

Today is Eat a Peach Day, National Bao Day, and National Surgical Oncologist Day
 

Life will always be to a large extent what we ourselves make it. - Samuel Smiles

Meal Suggestion for today - French Onion Soup
Drink of the Day - Rum Chata
Wine of the Day - Silver Beach Sauvignon Blanc
Destination of the Day - Rotterdam, Netherlands South Holland

Today in History:
1779 James Cook Lands on Possession Island
1851 The First America’s Cup is held
1864 First Geneva Convention adopted in Geneva "for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded in Armies in the Field" signed by 12 nations

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Eurodam --- 7 days, round-trip Alaska Explorer

Today is International Day of Remembrance and Tribute To The Victims of Terrorism, Internet Self-care Day, and National Spumoni Day

When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice. - Saul Bellow

Meal Suggestion for today - Veggie Pesto Pasta
Drink of the Day - Tokyo Tea
Wine of the Day - Wapato Point Cellars 2018 Cabernet Franc
Destination of the Day - Sokcho, South Korea

Today in History:
1888 American inventor William Seward Burroughs patents the adding machine
1959 Hawaii becomes the 50th US state

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Eurodam --- 7 days, round-trip Alaska Explorer

35 minutes ago, MISTER 67 said:

Good morning.

I haven’t been a fan of HAL for a while, at one time it was our favorite cruise line but I believe the company has lost its way.

Yesterday in another thread someone questioned why I continue to post on the Daily Report, maybe they thought I was a hypocrite so this will be my last post on the Daily, it was fun and I really enjoyed interacting with all of you. 
Have a great day, stay well and safe.

I will echo what others have said. Please continue to read and post to this thread.

I didn't see the post you are referencing, but it doesn't reflect the sentiments of most of the people who participate in the Daily.

Today is National Accessible Air Travel Day, National Radio Day, and World Mosquito Day
 

The reason I talk to myself is because I'm the only one whose answers I accept.--George Carlin

Meal Suggestion for today - Chicago-Style Carrot Dogs
Drink of the Day - Shark Bite
Wine of the Day - Penfolds RWT Shiraz
Destination of the Day - Dunedin, Port Chalmers, New Zealand

Today in History:
1741 Alaska first sighted by Danish explorer Vitus Bering at head of Russian expedition
1882 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" debuts in Moscow

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Eurodam --- 7 days, round-trip Alaska Explorer

the gratuity is supposed to be calculated on the full price of the package, however, like other things, it may vary ship to ship

Today is "Black Cow" Root Beer Float Day, Coco Chanel Day, and Great Bird of The Galaxy Day
 

There are only three things women need in life: food, water, and compliments. - Chris Rock

Meal Suggestion for today - Chickpea & Beef Burgers with Whipped Feta
Drink of the Day - Martini
Wine of the Day - Campo Viejo Reserva
Destination of the Day - Toyama, Japan

Today in History:
1839 Details of Louis Daguerre's 1st practical photographic process are released in Paris
1960 Sputnik 5 is launched by USSR
1964 World’s First Geostationary Satellite is Launched

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Eurodam --- 7 days, round-trip Alaska Explorer

25 minutes ago, 0106 said:

This cruise is called “The Best of Norway” we will not be visiting Britain, Scotland or Ireland.

Thanks, I think I fixed the program that generates that part of the list

32 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Rich @richwmn where did you find the description of the current Westerdam cruise?

 

Westerdam --- 7 days, round-trip Escape With Effy

 

Cruisemapper

I don't know where they got it from

Today is Birth Control Pills Day, International Delivery Rider Appreciation Day, and International Pinot Noir Day
 

I'm for whatever gets you through the night. - Frank Sinatra

Meal Suggestion for today - Chicken Salad with Spicy Mayo Dressing
Drink of the Day - Blackberry Bourbon Smash
Wine of the Day - Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Private Selection
Destination of the Day - Callao (Lima), Peru

Today in History:
1920 The State of Tennessee Passes the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution
1940 Battle of Britain: The air battle known as "The Hardest Day" occurs; Luftwaffe lose approximately 69 aircraft and the RAF lose 68 in one of the largest ever air battles

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At Sea Destination Juneau, Alaska eta 08-19
 

At Sea Destination Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm, Alaska eta 08-19
 

Whittier, Alaska 0100-1930
 

Thorshavn, Faroe Islands 1100-1800
 

Vancouver, Canada 0700-1600
 

Piraeus (Athens), Greece
 

At Sea Destination Eidfjord, Norway eta 8-19
 

Halifax, Nova Scotia 0800-1700
 

Seattle, Washington 0700-1500
 

Glacier Bay, Alaska 0700-1600
 

At Sea Destination St Anthony, Newfoundland eta 08-19
 

The area between Athens and Atlanta has also experienced heavy rain this evening. Enough that Dish went out for a while earlier.

Somewhere around this time in two weeks I will be heading to Pier 91 to board Westerdam. I will be arriving in Seattle a couple of days before that.

If any of the Daily readers who are on the Majestic Japan cruise want to get together, there are plenty of sea days at both the beginning and end of the cruise to plan something.

See y'all soon!

Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day, I Love My Feet Day, and Meaning of "Is" Day
 

Chance is perhaps the pseudonym of God when he does not want to sign.--Théophile Gautier

Meal Suggestion for today - Loaded Broccoli Salad
Drink of the Day - Midsummer Night's Dream
Wine of the Day - 2020 Grauburgunder, Jülg, Pfalz
Destination of the Day - Ringaskiddy (Cork), Ireland

Today in History:
1903 Joe Pulitzer donates $1 million to Columbia University & begins the Pulitzer Prizes in America
2008 Michael Phelps Earns his 8th Gold Medal in the 2008 Olympics

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Seattle, Washington 0700-1500
 

Vancouver, Canada 0700-1600
 

At Sea Destination Whittier, Alaska eta 08-18
 

At Sea Destination Thorshavn, Faroe Islands eta 08-18
 

At Sea Destination Vancouver, Canada eta 08-18
 

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey 0700-1800
 

At Sea Destination Rotterdam (Amsterdam), Holland eta 08-24
 

At Sea Destination Halifax, Nova Scotia eta 08-18
 

Victoria, British Columbia 2000-2359
 

Skagway, Alaska 0630-2100
 

Qaqortoq, Greenland 0800-1700

1 hour ago, Cruisin4now said:

Now I’ll need to apply my remaining gift card credits/balance with the front desk at some point on the cruise. Got it.
 

So if I’m understanding this correctly, my crew appreciation onboard will now pull first from OBC and then to gift card, then to credit card.

When you apply your gift cards at the front desk it will become part of your refundable obc.

All charges you make, not just you crew appreciation, will decrease first any non-refundable obc, followed by refundable obc, then you will begin to accrue a balance that will be charged to your credit card at the end of the cruise. If you don't use up all the refundable obc, you can get it  back in cash or as a credit to the card on file.

Since we are talking about Roller Coasters today, I'll mention two. When we first moved to Atlanta the Southeastern Fair and Exposition was in its hey day. I think it happened in late September, as we were in school but not for long. The big attraction was the Greyhound, a long, high, wooden Roller Coaster. I was a great ride. It was also featured in all three 'Smokey and the Bandit' movies and was destroyed (on purpose) during the filming of 'Smokey and the Bandit II'. All three films used Lakewood Fairgrounds for a location and were filmed in the Atlanta area.

The second coaster is the Great American Scream Machine at Six Flags over GA.  For a short while the year the coaster opened I worked at Six Flags. One morning before the park opened there was a call over the PA system for volunteers to test the ride. I was close enough to get there and was one of the riders. As we finished the loop we only slowed down in the station and went around twice more before we finally stopped and went back to our regular jobs.