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Good evening, everyone! I am happy to report that I am now connected. Computer, monitor and printer all all connected and working. I think the camera is as well. Yes, it is. I just checked. Whatever the problem was, it was baffling the technician for a while as well. I think Previous Owner did some of his own wiring and that was causing the problem. Best news is that there will be a Meal of the Day tomorrow!!! @marshhawk Condolences on the death of your friend. Thank you for posting the recipe for the soup. I was worried the Dailyites might waste away. See you all tomorrow! It feels good to be back in business.

Just a quick note. Still no internet which means no TV either. Sue and I took a nice walk around the neighborhood. It is a good one for walking. The yard guys showed up as promised and cleaned up all the leaves. Former owners hadn’t raked a single one. I guess that was our housewarming gift. My niece and her husband came over last night with their two little ones and we shared pizza and salad with them. That was wonderful! It also was why I moved back.

Hi, everyone. We are all moved in and all of our furniture has been delivered. The only snag is Spectrum has not been able to activate our internet like they said they would. So, there will be no Meal of the Day tomorrow. They said they’ll try to come out tomorrow to diagnose their problem. I’m hoping to be able to return on Monday.

Good evening. Just a quick note to let you know that I arrived safely tonight in Midland. Loading the truck went smoothly and quickly. Traffic was heavy on the way up, but that is normal for Friday afternoons. I can barely keep my eyes open.

I called in help and my movers came and finished the packing for me. I'm all ready to go. So, tomorrow we load the truck and then take off. Oh, my!

Good morning, everyone. It is going to be another warm day here in northeast Ohio. At least warm for November. Today is the final day of packing before we load up the truck and head north. I am down to two apples, some garlic, and a container of yogurt to eat. I'm eating one apple now for breakfast. I don't have any utensils to eat the yogurt, so it will go in the cooler tomorrow morning. I managed to give away the ancient microwave, the dining room table and chairs, and the twin bed. We won't be needing any of those and really don't have any place to put them. I will be very happy when this move is over. Today's recipe sounds pretty good, but is a bit carb heavy. I could only find one recipe that was exact to the title, but others come close. I think it is the smoky bread crumbs that make it unique. The first recipe page tried to make me sign up for an account the first time I went to it, but not the second. https://my.whisk.com/recipes/1010da07e140869ec4cdbf2528fe078fbb4bfc51231 The second one is also demanding a subscription now, but didn't last night. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020999-pasta-with-chorizo-chickpeas-and-kale Hopefully the third one is the charm. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/rigatoni-with-greens-3607377 The Meal of the Day will be on hiatus tomorrow and Saturday. We hope to return on Sunday, depending on if I can get the internet hooked up or not. I have to buy some cable as well as pick up a new modem. Wishing you all a wonderful day.

Glad to hear things are now moving forward.

Good morning, everyone. Busy day planned for today. I need to get as much packed as I can, including the lamps, linens, and clothing. The new owners are coming by today at 1:00 for a walk through. I'm hoping I can give away more stuff to them. Friends Tom and Tim are coming at 2:15 to help me get two worn out pieces to the curb for pickup tomorrow. I did call and get some reinforcements to help with the packing on Thursday afternoon. It seems like it is never ending. Today's meal sounds great to me. I love acorn squash and could tailor the stuffing to my tastes easily. This is a great dish for your vegetarian/vegan family members. You can use it as a main course or as a side dish. https://wearenotmartha.com/quinoa-stuffed-acorn-squash/ This one is a little different with pecans and orange infused quinoa. It uses a goat cheese drizzle or you can use a cream feta. Or even sour cream. https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/cranberry-pecan-quinoa-stuffed-acorn-squash/ Here we have one with a Mediterranean based filling. It may be too healthy for some. https://www.acedarspoon.com/mediterranean-stuffed-acorn-squash/ This Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe inspired by Canadian First Nation’s Cuisine is the perfect healthy and meatless main course for your Thanksgiving table. https://cinnamonandcoriander.com/en/wild-rice-stuffed-acorn-squash-with-feta-cranberries-pecans/?cookie-state-change=1667388056976 I know mine would never look that good coming out of the oven. But, I can hope! Wishing everyone a wonderful day!

Good evening, everyone. I tried checking in earlier as I wanted updates on @Quartzsite Cruiser Lenda's DH, @smitty34877 Terry's DH, @kazu Jacqui's foot, etc. Finally I have been able to log in. @JazzyV Vanessa, we load the truck here in Ohio on Friday and drive to Midland. Then, we unload in Midland on Saturday. And when the truck leaves, I am moved in! Ok, back to packing!

Rabbit, rabbit, white rabbit! Good morning, everyone, and welcome November! It is going to be a cloudy day here in northeast Ohio. Warm and sunny up in my new Michigan home. So far it looks like decent weather for both places on moving day. Could we be so lucky? I'm meeting friends for breakfast and then it is pack, pack, pack! Busy days for the next few. I can unpack at leisure. Today's meal is a variation on a classic. Instead of using red wine, we use rose. It gives it a lighter color and a different flavor. But, we are assured it is still decadent and you will want some good crusty bread to soak up the sauce. https://www.howsweeteats.com/2020/11/rose-coq-au-vin/ Doesn't that look delicious? This next one has different seasonings and accompaniments. https://www.thethirstykitchen.com/recipes/coq-au-vin-rose A lot of us got into cooking more elaborate dishes during quarantine because we had the time. For us retirees it can be a great hobby. And this dish fits the season well as it can become almost a stew and can really warm you up on a cold fall or winter night. https://thedeliciouslife.com/coq-au-vin-rose-recipe/ Finally, I am offering the original as a comparison or for those who prefer the red wine sauce. https://www.recipetineats.com/coq-au-vin/ That would be hard to resist! Wishing you all a wonderful day!

Wonderful news! Have an absolutely fantastic time! Thank you, Lenda. My sister is almost over it. Her husband is in the middle of it. Mostly it was a runny nose, congestion, a sore throat and fatigue.

Two out of three times they were trying to give me more money than I had coming to me. They go both ways. Once they refunded me for dinners in the Pinnacle that I hadn't used. Trouble is, I never booked them nor paid for them. Another time they charged me too little for the Crew Appreciation. This last cruise they tried to refund me for an excursion that I hadn't cancelled (nor had they). They thought I had the money coming because of the HIA excursion allowance, but I explained I had used all of that and had nothing coming back.

I haven't had a correct statement since cruising resumed. More problems with the last statement than the others. Going to the front desk didn't really help. One was incorrectly charged excursions and I had to go to Shore Excursions to get that fixed. Another was a problem with a charge at the Pinnacle Grill. I had to go to the Pinnacle Grill to get that fixed. They were amazed that I wanted to use my prepaid dinner instead of paying for it again. I think they need to start over with the accounting department.

We were in 3418 on the Rotterdam a few years back. It was very quiet with no noise from the dining room. The carpet helps and the time people are in there is limited. I'd stay there again. We have 3416 booked for July/August 2023 because of our experience on the old Rotterdam. And, you are steps from the promenade deck.

We closed this morning and got the keys and garage door remote. We then went over to the house with our realtor and checked things out. Our realtor is having the carpets cleaned on Wednesday. Closing went very well. We were done in 20 minutes with no glitches. Cash sales are the best. Thank you, Lenda! We are so excited! It was a problem with the hotel wifi. We ended up there because my sister who lives in town has Covid right now. The wifi came on and off like a flickering light. Oh, my gosh, Jacqui! No, no, no. Do not jump off the balcony. That is way too messy. If you brought a swim suit, use the pool. That helps tremendously. I did something similar with a step years ago in Paris on the way to pick up a sister at the airport. We were starting on our Sound of Music tour. The first day I could not put any weight on it. It was pretty bad the whole time I was there, but the last day we had a pool and I went in. It didn't hurt in the pool and it actually helped it. Hope you heal quickly! @marshhawk Thank you so much for posting a recipe for today's meal. That is one of the recipes I had picked out!

Sorry, but WiFi isn’t working this am, so no meal of the day. Hopefully tomorrow.

Good evening, everyone. Just a quick check in as the wifi here is almost as good as the ship wifi. It kicks me off every 5-10 minutes and I have to reconnect. We had great fun yesterday making purchases for our home. We bought a dining set and then found a too good to pass up deal on a sectional for the family room. The whole sectional was less than the price of each individual piece of other sectionals. Of course, we were shopping in the Close Out Corner of the store. We also bought a TV table for the family room that has a nice electric fireplace in it. Finally, Sue found some glittery rugs that she liked, so she got those for the dining room. They will go nicely with the glitter chandeliers we have. The lights near the elevators on the NS remind me of our new kitchen and dining room lights. @smitty34877 Keeping your family in my thoughts. @Quartzsite Cruiser Slow and steady wins the race. Measure the progress weekly rather than daily. My best wishes to you and Steve. @ger_77I do hope you get those flights straightened out! What a mess. You earned the rant and we are all ranting with you! @Vict0riann I am so sorry to hear of Vickie's passing. Warm thoughts for you and her family. I'll try to post recipes tomorrow!

Good morning, everyone. The notary public should be arriving soon to sign the closing papers on my house in Ohio and then I take off for Michigan to sign the closing papers on the house up there. It is such an exciting time! The only thing that can go wrong at this point is if the money isn't wired in time for closing on Monday. Fingers and toes are crossed. Today's meal will probably not appeal to all. I know I would take a pass on it. Maguro nigiri sushi is a traditional Japanese type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of tuna. Different cuts of tuna are classified as otoro (fatty), chutoro (medium-fatty), and akami (red meat). The dish has a mild flavor and a rich texture that makes it great for sushi newcomers. Traditionally, this type of sushi is eaten by hand in a single bite. It's usually accompanied by soy sauce, wasabi, or pickled ginger (gari) on the side. Here are step by step instructions for those who want to try to prepare this at home. https://www.cozymeal.com/recipes/r/tuna-nigiri Tuna Nigiri is made with sashimi-grade tuna and vinegared sushi rice – so much easier to make than maki sushi rolls! We’ll show you some simple techniques and tips so that you can make this delicious tuna sushi at home. Plus you’ll find how to cut raw tuna and customize this recipe by using cooked tuna, other seafood, or alternatives like vegetables. https://izzycooking.com/tuna-nigiri/ For those who are interested in learning more about this type of sushi and the tuna used, this page has a wealth of information. https://sushimodern.com/sushi/maguro-sushi-lean-tuna/ Wishing you all a wonderful day.

Wishing you the best of times, Jacqui! We will all be following along to support you in this new adventure. I'm sure Jose will proudly be watching over you, rejoicing in your strength of spirit.

I thought of Rays right after I posted that. I'm sure I could get something through Door Dash. They do have good food! As for Miss Camilla, can they get any cuter?

What is Rays? Do they deliver?

A milestone! The kitchen is fully packed. From this point on, Panera is my kitchen and dining room. Maybe a subway now and then.

I'm not a fan of rice. Of all the starches, rice is the one that spikes my blood sugar the most. I do love soups in the fall and winter, though.