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24 minutes ago, LuAnn said:

Where did you put it in the cabin?

ON the desk/dresser so that it was reflected in the mirror..

Time for me to get real about my upcoming cruise. My neuropathy issues now are minimal, my COPD has been well controlled for several months and my colitis is much better.  Both my Lung Dr. and my G.I. Dr. have given their blessings for the cruise, as long as I make sure to have all the regular and the emergency use meds. with me. I saw my Primary this morning; she was concerned about my blood pressure and told me to start taking it at least twice a week and keep a diary to give to my cardiologist for my Dec. appointment. I had both my flu shot and the Covid booster in med Oct. My passport is here in my suitcase.  Now all that is left is haircut, mani/pedi, packing, final arrangements for getting to airport on Saturday. After that all transportation etc. is handled through HAL and I will be very happy to board the new Rotterdam. I even managed to talk a friend from church into cruising with me. Yeah!

Prayers for all who need them.

Jane

I believe it is offered every Christmas. I pre-ordered the Christmas Tree for my Christmas cruise in 2016.

@kazuJacqui thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. I am an 81 year old widow and this is in all likelyhood they only way that I will see Europe.

Jane 

7 hours ago, summer slope said:

I am so happy Election day is here.  The ads here in Florida have been CONSTANT and nasty.

I feel the same way. I voted by mail  on Oct. 28 and received notice that my ballot was received and counted. That is probably a good thing because the ads have gotten so much NASTIER. It makes me almost want to not vote for any candidate and instead write in my choices.

Jane

My 2 cents worth about the time of day.  I would prefer Daylight Savings Time year round and make it everywhere. Living in Arizona we do not have Daylight Saving Time and it is difficult for this oldster to figure out the time difference between the different time zones and whether or not Daylight Savings applies.

Jane

When my Dr. Lic was up for renewal I got the Real ID license. In Az. it cost an additional $25.00.

Jane

11 hours ago, 4966and556 said:

Thank you for the Daily Fleet Report!

 

Love the quote.  Meal sounds good.  I will pass on the drink and the wine today. Never been to the port.  

 

 

Ditto.

Jane

Bon Voyage to all. Makes me want to sing "Take me along".

Bon Voyage

I have only been to Bora Bora once and yes I took Patricks tour. While with the sting rays one of the larger ones apparently got made at me and decided to goose me. Having that big animal force itself between my legs was quite frightening but several of our friends thought it was funny and took photos. Fortunately they do not post here in the Daily. Like @kazusaid some things are better left unseen. Bora Bora is hands down my favorite island and Patricks Tour is the best non-HAL excursion I have ever been on.

Jane

I will happily celebrate National Dessert Day and World Egg Day, no on bald and free at least for myself. I would love those Croquetas as long as someone else prepared them and would certainly enjoy the wine of the day with the Croquetas. Roy's alternativel meal looks wonderful also, maybe I am hungry. Got my Covid jab and flu shot both on Thursday. Both arms were somewhat sore yesterday but both are fine now. I have been to Ensenada several times and thank you to all who posted their lovely photos.  At the Civic Center I saw folkloric show on 3 seperate occassions, all were HAL excursions.

Prayers for all who need them,  and for some who don't realize their need.

Jane

10 hours ago, Sharon in AZ said:

Good morning from QC!  I haven’t been outside yet but it’s overcast and chance of rain. Last evening’s get together was lovely. 
 

From left— Edi @NextOne, Rich @richwmn, me, Debbie @dfish, Carolyn @Cruising-along, Julia & Reggie @Teapot Cruiser, Craig, Henry—Carolyn’s DH. 
 

Sail away is at 5:00 this afternoon, IIRC. I think I’ll watch from my cozy cabin. 
 

Have a great day everyone!

Sharon thank you so much for sharing this photo and identifying several dailyites that I have yet to meet.  I hope your psoriatic arthritis is improving and you start feeling better soon.

Jane

My visit to Russia was limited to 2 days, 1 night aboard the Eurodam in St. Petersberg but the description of the security guard is a perfect description of several guards that were at the Hermitage. The ladies were seated about 30' apart throughout the entire museum. Every one looked alike with their black clothes, heavy shoes and permanent scowl. Glad we got to visit back is 2008 when it was basically safe. Thank you to all who posted photos of Vladovostok.

This wine of the day sounds wonderful but it is way over my pay grade. The meal today (the baked one) sounds so good and looks so easy that I printed it to try next time I have company for dinner. Yep, I do cook like maybe once in a blue moon. It just isn't worthwhile to try to cook for just 1 person.

@richwmnand @rafinmdand to the food and drink department for all that you do keeping this thread going.

Jane

Baldness does not run in either my family or my late husbands family so I can't appreciate it as much as some. I walked to school from 1st grade through 6th grade then rode a bus to Jr. High and Senion High Schools. I have been to Dawson on a land tour/cruise and actually rode on the Steamboat on a HAL excursion.. That was back in 1989. Usually I love salt water fish but I prefer to have it either grilled or fried. The wine sounds good.

I have been trying to read the daily but haven't been posting because I haven't felt  so good. After undergoing numerous tests over the past couple of  months I finally got a diagnosis of collagenous colitis. I have been started on a course of strong steroid capsules and am feeling much, much better. Next week I wll get the 3rd Covid jab along with the flu shot.

 I am a bit green with envy of our dailyites who are gathering for the cruise from Quebec to FLL. Just kidding, I hope that all of you have a fabulous cruise. 

@cunnorlLucky, lucky you. Bora Bora was my favorite port and I highly recommend that you take Patrick's Tour if possible.

@jimgevkeep your chin up, remember this too will pass. Thankful that you are safe.

ON 09/11/01 I was driving from home in the Ca. high desert to work in Ontario Ca. AT the half way point of the Cajon Pass I was listening to Tim Mc Graw sing My Next 30 Years on KFRG when the dj broke in saying that a plane had crashed into the Twin Towers, he resumed play then a few minutes later came on again saying there was another plan crash into the Twin Towers. As soon as I got to work I turned on my computer and watched what was happening. After a short time I called my husband, told him to get the car ready and finish packing because we were going to have to drive to New Mexico for my parents 65th anniversary party instead of flying the next morning.

Bon Voyage

Grief Awareness Day and Touch a Heart Tuesday covers a good deal of the work done by the Hearts In Service ministry of the church I belong to. I have the honor to provide flower bouquets for funereal and memorial services plus help serve meals for the bereaved afterwards. 

When I attended Grief Recovery classes after the death of my husband I learned 2 of the best ways to provide comfort. #1 Be a heart with ears, #2 offer hugs and if accepted hug tightly and as long as wanted.

I have been to Barbados and it will be one of our ports on my upcoming Nov. cruise. Sorry, again I have, no photos to share.  

Jane

I have never been to Aqaba but I have been to Petra on a land trip through the Holy Lands. This was back in the mid 1980's. At that time the only way to go to Petra was individually, by horseback with a Bedouin guide leading each horse. The long winding entrance then the sudden sight of the Treasury was awesome. At that time there were no facilities at all., only the Bedouin tent city which we were not allowed into.

I am another cat person who is enjoying seeing all of dog photos. 

Jane

@kazuI just reread his post and realized that Roy has said what I am feeling and has done so far more eloquently that I could have.

I am hoping that Shadow is found soon and I am praying that the grief classes are beneficial to you.

Jane

1 hour ago, kazu said:

Thank you everyone for your concerns and caring.

I’m sorry I haven’t been on - I am kind of frozen except when working with Shadow.  I am seriously depressed.  
I have gotten very depressed over this and when I am not taking care of her, I become frozen or searching for answers.  Now I am overwhelmed.  I think this stress has raised my grief to a new level.  I am seeing my doctor next week and attending grief counselling next Wednesday.  

 

 I have decided that life stinks.  I just can’t keep up to the Daily right now, sorry.  I will be back but right now, I’m not my best and have no good news.

Oh no, Jacqui. My heart bleeds for you and Shadow and this terrible situation. You have every right to be seriously depressed. You are doing everything possible to help Shadow.  I am happy and relieved to see that you will see your doctor next week and will be attending grief counselling. When I attended grief counselling; actually grief recovery classes; I was taught that the best thing to do for someone who is greiving is to be a heart with ears. Anytime you feel the need to express your concerns please come back and we will all be  hearts with ears for you. 

That said sometimes we just need to take it to the Lord in Prayer. I will be praying for you.

Jane

Although I love empanadas I will not be having them today as today is my birthday and my BIL & SIL are taking me out for dinner. Now I have to make a decision Texas Roaadhouse or Red Lobster.

My good news for myself is my friend Camille has decided to join me on my Nov. cruise. I do enjoy going solo but with a companion is better for me. She has cruised previously on Carnival and on Princess but never on a HAL ship.

For over 30 years I lived in the Los Angeles suburbs and being a true blue Dodger fan I listened to Vin Sculley a lot. There will never be another like him. To quote one of his lines; it's deuces wild time, 2 on, 2 out, 2 strikes, 2 balls, what is next?

@kazuI have been a cat person all my live but I can not tell you how much I am enjoying your photos and posts regarding Shadow Little. Or should I say the Trials and Tribulations of Shadow Little?

@RedneckBobwelcome to the daily. It seems that we were both on the roll call of one of the 4 or 5 of my cruises that was cancelled because of Covid.

Jane

2 hours ago, Sharon in AZ said:

Good morning!  Thank you for today’s Fleet and Daily Rich. Thanks to everyone for sharing. 
 

I haven’t read the entire Daily yet but wanted to ask this question before it got too late. Yesterday’s port of call had me thinking about transatlantic cruises. It’s on my cruise list and we even have one scheduled for April next year. For all of you who have done a transatlantic, which direction is your preference and why?

 

Cruise from East to West and you won't have any Jet Lag problems.

Jane

3 hours ago, kazu said:

 

I have a couple people criticizing me for trying to do this in the early stages of grief and while they may be right, her only chance was being shipped out now.  There could be no delay - time was of the essence.   I was really disappointed (and hurt) they didn’t share in my success and instead pointed out I was doing the wrong thing for me.  😢  Just a little vent, sorry.

 

Isn't it amazing how others think they know how we should be living our lives!  Ignore these people.
Each and every one of us that has lost a loved one has grieved in their own way for as long as we need and no one has the right to tell us that we are wrong.

I admire you for your courage in booking another cruise and in stepping up for this little dog. I expect that you will eventually feel that she has done far more for you than you have done for her. ( I know I feel that way about the cats that I adopted after my husband passed.

Jane

2 hours ago, QuattroRomeo said:

We have often ordered flowers on cruises; never had a bad bouquet! Recently we ordered them on Koningsdam out of Vancouver. See photo in link below:

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2857586-koningsdam-review-may-28-june-4/?do=findComment&comment=63342547

 

I ordered this same arrangement on my recent Koningsdam cruise and the flowers were just as fresh looking the last day as they were on the first day.  I have ordered different flowers on different cruises for several years now and the only one that needed to be replaced was a tropical arrangement on a 30 day Hawaii/South Pacific cruise.

Jane