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The Fleet Report and Daily for Friday February 2nd, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Friday February 2nd, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Good morning and Happy Friday from the beautiful Koningsdam! We set our clocks back one hour early so had a nice sleep in morning. Club Orange was full with 3 ahead of us when we went to breakfast at 8:00 so we went to the MDR which was also packed. Wow. The Mariner Luncheon was nice yesterday. My filet was actually better than the filet I had at dinner. I even told the CO matre’d. We ate lunch with Debbie @dfish and Sue and I am a witness that Debbie really doesn’t eat carrots. 🤣 Mariner luncheon—Lobster starter Mariner luncheon—filet I feel lazy today. I think Craig is having pizza and I’m having pea soup for lunch. Maybe I can talk him into lunch at the Pinnacle Grill. The MDR is closed for lunch today. We were told that they are having 3 Mariner Luncheons so I’m thinking today is the second one. The flowers I ordered are starting to open up and are beautiful. I’ll take a picture soon. Have a great day!- 98 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday February 1st, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Oh Debbie I’m so sorry you feel the rolling and rocking. Funny but I’m okay and I’m usually the one on the floor. I have had problems walking a straight line! I think taking the Bonine ahead of time has helped. There was a moment at the Ocean Bar that the bottles went flying but the very deft bartender caught them. I’m not going anywhere else so even though it’s early I’m in bed.- 99 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday February 1st, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Good morning from the Koningsdam! Our Daily group: I ordered flowers for the room and asked for something tropical and about $50. I think these are perfect. Off to play Scrabble with Craig.- 99 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Wednesday January 31st, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Good evening from the Koningsdam! The internet has been horrible today and I even upgraded to premium. Our get together last night was wonderful. It’s taking forever to download pictures so I’ll do that tomorrow. It’s been rolling and bumpy today. Just went to the Captain’s welcome toast. Big turnout. This morning the turnout for the Hawaii talk was overflowing and standing room only so we left. Have a good evening!- 93 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday January 30th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday January 29th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Good afternoon from San Diego! We arrived about noon and have already checked into our hotel. Now we are having a drink in Little Italy and then going to lunch. It’s a beautiful day! Tomorrow the Koningsdam! I haven’t read the Daily yet so I hope all is well. Have a great day!- 100 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Sunday January 28th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Bruce @aliaschief, wow!, Pitcairn Island!! Absolutely beautiful. And I would enjoy either “I want to Hold Your Hand” or “Sherry Baby” on the jukebox. Graham @grapau27, Welcome Home! What a lovely cruise you and Pauline had. Thank you for your pictures and I especially enjoyed the video listening to your voice!- 103 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Sunday January 28th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Good morning and Happy Sunday! Lots to do today before we fly tomorrow. We had an early dinner at a Mexican restaurant yesterday for our almost DGD, Amaya, who is 17 today. It felt like a late lunch actually. We tried to order light but that’s hard at a restaurant. I had cleaned out the refrigerator and took two bags of groceries to our DS and almost DDIL. I had no idea I had that much fresh food in the fridge. I didn’t feel like doing much when we got home so today is crunch day. Packing should be fast since I have everything set out. Eva @superoma, thank you for your recipes and for taking over for Debbie while she enjoys her cruise. Paul @kochleffel, thank you for the info about absinthe and for helping Dixie @summer slope while she enjoys her cruise. I have seen absinthe served on TV and some bars make quite a production out of it. I’ll pass on the meal. I’m sure it’s tasty but it’s just not my cup of tea. We are having leftovers and whatever is leftover after that goes in the trash. It’s going to be so nice not cooking for 3 weeks. I remember the Challenger explosion vividly. I was at home with DS who was just 4 months old and a neighbor told me what happened. I was fixed to the TV after that. I went to Puntarenas last April on the Volendam and will post some pictures separately. It’s easier on my iPhone and right now I’m on my iPad. Pennie @Nickelpenny, we tried to get another picture of Mt Lemmon yesterday. Still not the best and that silly palm tree had to be in the way of the snow! This is taken near the Hilton on Broadway. Even the Rincons had lots of snow. Have a great day everyone!- 103 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Saturday January 27th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Saturday January 27th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Yes! I couldn’t get a good picture of it though. All that rain we had sure was worth it. My backyard is still soggy.- 70 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Friday January 26th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Thank you for your reply. Let me know if you find it and what you think. -
The Fleet Report and Daily for Friday January 26th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Tupper, Bon Voyage!- 85 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Friday January 26th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Good afternoon! What a long day with DM today but we got a lot accomplished. Much needed pedicure being the priority followed by DM’s hair and then lunch with our friend Kim (as in Crawford). Not today’s wine though which is a low calorie and alcohol wine. I would love to try it but have not seen it anywhere. @erewhon have you seen it or tried it before? I probably will be the only one celebrating dental drills because I wouldn’t be where or who I am without them since my DD DF was a dentist. I tried to get a picture of the Catalinas today but couldn’t get a clear shot. This picture was from the parking lot as we left after our pedicures. It’s hard to see the snow because of the clouds but it’s between the two sahuaros. (Oops, sorry, between the sahuaro and the traffic lights). Later I tried after dropping DM off. Hard to see because of the Hilton in the way. That much visible snow doesn’t happen often. I’m sure Mt Lemmon is happy. Pennie @Nickelpenny, the meme about Hawaii was hilarious! Thinking about your friend’s baby and praying he grows strong. Bruce @aliaschief, your memes today were hilarious too and please keep up the food pictures and the menus. I look at the menu and then match the food picture. Yum! Have a good afternoon!- 85 replies
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Hi Rich! Just now catching up with your Live posts. Your cruise sounds really Grand! I’m enjoying following along. It appears that they are offering a different MDR Lunch menu than the standard one, but I’m sure that’s because it’s a Grand Cruise. I also noticed a Crew Dish on several menus which is nice. Continue to enjoy!
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday January 25th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Forgot to mention several things in my earlier post, got sidetracked. Yesterday was my injection day. Either I messed up or something was wrong with the pen and it didn’t inject properly. I immediately called the company, of course I freaked out first because I only had one left and it is for the cruise. After talking with the specialist and then a pharmacist I was told they would overnight 2 pens. Sure enough it arrived so I’m relieved about that. I had no problem with the new pen I used as a replacement. Whew. Tomorrow I’ll be late posting (again!). Taking DM for pedicures and then her hair appointment then lunch. Saturday is a 17th birthday dinner for our almost DGD. They wanted to go on Sunday and to a restaurant on the other side of town, an hour away. Oh dear. I think our son realized how stressed out I was about that and offered Saturday on our side of town as a substitute. Another Whew! I think they will still have the dinner on Sunday for the other relatives. I had a coupon for $15 off $50 at Ulta and bought her some Eau de Parfum (isn’t that a fancy word for cologne?). I’m happy about that!- 121 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday January 25th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Good evening. Lots going on today! Gerry @ger_77, even though it’s late I wanted to tell you that I’ve been thinking about your DH all day. My thoughts and prayers are with you and him as you go through this process. Blue had his dental scaling and paw-dicure today so I got little else done. He’s very needy afterward. Have a good evening!- 121 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Wednesday January 24th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Annie @marshhawk, about the pork roast. Personally, I’m not a fan. I made it once for Christmas and overcooked it and I think it had been injected with brine, like those tenderloins you wanted. Anyway, what I would do is cut them into steaks/chops, marinate them and then cook like you usually do pork chops. One of my favorite marinades is https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/grilled-pork-chops-8030692 and I also like this one https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/easy-grilled-pork-chops-recipe-2106547 I have grilled and pan fried them and like them both ways.- 106 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Wednesday January 24th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Oh dear poor thing! Funny, but Blue doesn’t get too freaked out about stuff like that except for people outside the house, but Craig will take him outside to check the person out so he gets familiar with them. Mostly people working, like our yard guys.- 106 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Wednesday January 24th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Joy, I forgot to add something to my previous post. Oliver is the absolute cutest thing ever!! He’s such a poser and you can tell he is much loved. I wish I could squeeze him!- 106 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Wednesday January 24th, 2024
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Good morning and Happy Wednesday from a very cloudy dreary Tucson. It looks like rain but it isn’t in today’s forecast. Roy @rafinmd, thank you for posting the maps each day. However, today the Volendam is mislabeled as the Zuiderdam. I’m sure just a typo. Carolyn @Cruising-along, Happy Birthday!! I’m sure you celebrated yesterday though since you are on the other side of the dateline. 😉 Debbie @dfish, congratulations to Sue on her new grand baby! Charlene @cunnorl, congratulations on the new baby in your family! Wow, he’s a big boy! Joy @Seasick Sailor, sorry to hear about Ron. Thoughts and prayers for him. Have a great day everyone!- 106 replies
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🚢 🛳️ 🚢 Bon Voyage to Cailey53 - January 26th, 2024 🥂 🥂 🥂
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
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🚢 🛳️ 🚢 Bon Voyage to 0106 - January 29th, 2024 🥂 🥂 🥂
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday January 23rd,
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Good evening. It’s raining again, has been for the past two days on and off. The backyard is soaked. Blue hates it and that’s always a struggle on rainy days. It was such a pleasure to see our names on the Celebration List for our cruise @dfish, @summer slope, @Quartzsite Cruiser! Happy Birthday to Sue @DWAliaschief and Terry @smitty34877!! Have a good evening everyone!- 111 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday January 18th,
Sharon in AZ replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
I don't do many cocktails, I'm always just a SB (preferably from New Zealand) wine kind of girl. However, this one is nice and enjoyable once in a while. I'll join you and Lenda and hopefully Dixie will too.- 87 replies
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