Sharon in AZ

Checking in.... Watching... Is that theRotterdam?

@TiogaCruiser!! I just read you and your DH will be on the Volendam in April. I didn’t want to overtake the roll call. May I ask what hotel you decided on for Fort Lauderdale? The tea you are working on sounds interesting.

Good morning everyone and Happy Saturday. I gave my instant pot to my DD because I just wasn’t using it enough. And I never made mashed potatoes in it either. Craig is the official mashed potato maker and usually adds Boursin cheese to the mix, similar to adding cream cheese or sour cream. My DM has a recipe for a casserole that is really good at the holidays with an egg in it so it puffs up when cooked in the oven. I am going to check out the last recipe Debbie @dfishposted with the hamburger gravy. It looks good. I had a difficult conversation with my DM last evening. I had called her earlier in the day about an appointment for her CT prior to her appointment with the radiation oncologist. It’s just a semiannual check up. She uses two calendars and got things mixed up. And it didn’t help that I said Thursday March 14th instead of Tuesday March 14th. Oh dear. I know better not to do important things over the phone with her. Not much planned for today, doing some laundry, rugs and sheets and towels. The weather is somewhat nice today but looking at the forecast it goes on a roller coaster, up and down. Have a great day everyone!

Katherine, where are you eating lunch at today? We fell in love with Charleston when we were there last November.

Good evening! We had salmon today which is sort of funny since the Halibut morphed into Salmon. But the unique thing was that it was a rare piece of white King Salmon which is unusual and I never thought I’d get one from our monthly fish box. It’s not pure white but a very pale shade of pink. It’s a bit more fatty but tastes the same. Unfortunately I took this picture after I had broken it up for our salad but you can still see how pale it is. I always peel off the skin and cook it longer to give to Blue as a treat so it broke up as I was doing that. Annie & Chuck @marshhawk, Thinking of you both tonight.

I don’t know about CA but we got a horrible amount of wind a few days ago. We saw trees down and heard about power outages. Thankfully we didn’t have any problems near us.

I think I'd like ones filled with the plum marmalade, but not pastry cream. I'm not a sweets person. I think it's a carryover from being a daughter of a dentist and not allowed many sweets.

Good morning all! I'm a bit late, had to make a few phone calls and get some other things done before I read the Daily. I have slept better the last two nights, just wish I could figure out how to do that every night. I knew today wasn't Roy's birthday @rafinmd, because his birthday is the day before mine. As a child my mother always confused my birthday because she went into labor on the 23rd but had me the next day so she always thought it was the day she went into labor. Lenda @Quartzsite Cruiser, @TiogaCruiser isn't from Tucson. IIRC, she is in the greater San Diego area. I remembered your pictures from the last time you posted them, I was fascinated by the Eurasian Plate. I never knew that excitied before. Thinking of Annie & Chuck today @marshhawk as they say goodbye to Neko. I hope she posts soon. Sorry, I'm not fond of filled donuts, which is what I think Paczki are. I like tortilla chips and really like to eat nachos and enchiladas with them. Yum. I appreciate bartenders when I sit at the bar, especially on a BHB. I like Halibut and do enjoy the topping that Terry uses @smitty34877, I add some breadcrumbs on top too. Welcome to the Daily @TAW1963! I hope you post more frequently. Have a great day!

I kept telling Craig just to think about it being Greek because that’s where it came from. I’ve made it before, it’s just been a while. I liked this recipe but I probably won’t make it again any time soon. I enjoyed it for something different and easy. Just dump and stir in the crockpot. We’ll find out about the heartburn later tonight. 😉

Good morning everyone and Happy Thursday. I’ll pass on the days today. We only give Blue soft treats because of his lack of teeth, poor thing. Ever since the last teeth extractions I’ve added a few tablespoons of water to his dry food. I’ve tried canned food but he won’t eat it. I like lentils but prefer it as a soup. And, sorry Debbie @dfish, always with carrots. Today we are having the Cincinnati Chili I made yesterday over spaghetti. Hopefully Craig won’t get heartburn. Vanessa @JazzyV, I’m so sorry about your BFF’s uncle passing. Condolences to him and his family. Happy Birthday to Linda @lindaler! I hope she doesn’t mind me sharing that it’s her birthday. Nancy @ottahand7, if you see her today please let her know that I said to enjoy her special day. Have a great day everyone!

Lisa, I think it depends upon the itinerary. The shore excursions for our Koningsdam Hawaii cruise in January’24 have been available since I booked which was December 31st. So I’d keep checking periodically. However, specialty dining reservations are not yet available.

Good early afternoon! Blue had an appointment this morning for his paw-idure and when I got home I started chili in the crockpot. I’m trying a new recipe for Cincinnati Chili. I hope we like it because I used 2 lbs of ground beef. I’ve read the Daily on and off all morning, including my 4:00 am wake up. I did manage to get back to sleep about 7:30 for an hour. Our predicted wind arrived during the night and the entire house sounded like a tornado was coming. Blue even woke up and growled at the wind. It started raining after we got home from the vet. I don’t think I’ll try the meal. Not a huge fan of curry but I’d eat it if that was the only option. Annie @marshhawk, I am so sorry about Neko. It is a heart wrenching decision to make and to know when the best time is so our fur babies don’t suffer. I’ll be thinking of you, especially on Friday. Have a great day everyone!

I hate to be gross but I’ve read that bugs like you because of the way you smell. They love me and I do my best to avoid them.

Good morning everyone and Happy Tuesday. Our weather is going to be cooler for a few days and even rain. We are also on a wind advisory. I haven’t been to St John but will next time we go to St Thomas. It looks beautiful. Thanks to all who shared pictures. Thank you for the recipes Debbie @dfish. I’m saving your father’s marinade, it sounds good. All the talk about sleep and the lack of sleep hits home. I’ve had two bad nights in a row and both times finally got back to sleep about 4 hours later. I hope we all can get better sleep. Have a great day!

No it doesn’t. Unfortunately, it only accounts for your original purchase. I know because it happened to me.

Good morning everyone and Happy Sunday. After a sunny and warm day yesterday it’s dreary and cloudy today. It’ll be about 10 degrees cooler too. Rain is in the forecast for next week. Crazy February weather. Graham @grapau27, Condolences to Sarah and her friend’s family. Sandi @StLouisCruisers, welcome home! DGD Summer came over a day early yesterday and is still sleeping. Her dad took away her phone so it’s been nice having her here without being on it constantly. Blue loves her and will lay with her in any position which can be hilarious. Well, good morning sunshine, she just walked in the door and is getting comfy with Blue. So cute. Have a great day everyone!

Bon Voyage everyone! ⛴⛴⛴

Thank you Vanessa, I really thought I missed something. 😉

Good morning everyone and Happy Saturday. We have some household chores to do today before DGD Summer comes tomorrow. Today’s high is supposed to be 70F. Craig tries to keep our batteries and wine stocked up. I have yet to see whales on any cruise. I’ve avoided those tours because I get seasick easily especially on small boats. I’ll pass on the meal, drink and wine. I think I’m making the Tuscan chicken from the meal suggestion from the other day. Joy @Seasick Sailor, great pictures and the baby is adorable. I love that the puppy is also in the picture. Bon Voyage! Annie @marshhawk, I’d like to think all of AZ is friendly. Are you selling for the current season? Or for renewals for next year? I thought it was almost over for now. I don’t go but we used to be season ticket holders for the theater. Linda @lindaler, you are home? I thought you were on the entire voyage. Have a great day everyone!

Good morning everyone and Happy Friday. It’s been really cold, hopefully it’ll warm up soon. It usually does sometime late February or early March. The gem show is most of February and Rodeo is always the last full week with kids out of school on the Thursday and Friday. This year it’s next week. When I was working we were allowed to wear jeans on those days. I had a bolo tie that I would wear too. Happy memories of February. Great collection of days today and good quote from Mother Teresa. All worth celebrating. I’ve not been to Scabster or Scotland. I’d love to go someday. I like veggie sandwiches occasionally, sometimes I just don’t want meat. But I do like cheese on the sandwich. A local sandwich shop has a great version but it isn’t on a sub roll. This is the description: cream cheese, mayo, swiss cheese, american cheese, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, cucumber slices, avocado, onions on 12-grain Bread Yum! Now I want one for lunch. Thank you for the recipes Debbie @dfish and I agree, the two with eggplant look really good. Have a great day!

Bon Voyage!

Thank you Edi, I didn’t notice the time and missed that one.

She's backing up now.

Sonja, I find any public area on any BHB chilly and always take a sweater or jacket or scarf with me. It'll be a bit warmer because you will be in the Caribbean but the public areas will be cooler, IMHO.

Did the Rotterdam leave early?