irishjim

27 minutes ago, AncientWanderer said:

@Cruising-alongCarolyn, that is very sad news about your friends.  And probably very, very jarring to you.  My sincere condolences.  😞

So  sorry  for  the  loss  your friends,  May  they  both  RIP and  the  lord 

comfort  their  famlies.

                                    Jim.

4 hours ago, smitty34877 said:

Lenda,thanks for asking.DD works in non profit management and does not have a medical background. She was overwhelmed by the equipment  and the noise in the ICC.Her sister only spoke briefly but she did meet with the main pulmonoligist. Unfortunately, the situation  is guarded at best but we are hoping there will be a positive change soon.The hardest part of course was explaining  this to Tana's  son.The hospitals in our city and NYC are slammed with patients  and DD said everyone looked exhausted.

Will  say  extra  prayers  that  the  good  Lord  grants her healt back,

                                                                                             Jim,

2 hours ago, GTVCRUISER said:

Good Morning from San Diego , past my Covid test yesterday ,cruising on the Koningsdam  tomorrow 🙂

I  hope  have  a great  cruise

Jim.

3 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Sending prayers 🙏 Tana's way.

Graham.

Me  too.

              Jim.

5 hours ago, smitty34877 said:

@marshhawk,I am so sorry  about the tests and the waiting.Sending prayers your way.

2nd  that.

6 hours ago, smitty34877 said:

@StLouisCruisers,Sandi,thank you  for your kind words.The situation began with long covid and she found out several months ago that she has idiopathic  pulmonary fibrosis. That unfortunately  carries a very poor prognosis.She doesn't give up under any circumstances  and is an example to all of us here with her.

She deserves  a  break so  sending  extra  prayers to  help.

                                                                                                      Jim.

13 minutes ago, jer_l said:

We boarded the Koningsdam yesterday to celebrate birthday #70. Embarkation was very uneventful. We saw the Koningsdam from our hotel balcony early in the morning and walked over just after 11 even though boarding for group A was to begin at 1 pm. After checking our baggage, we got in line behind about 30 people. By 11:30 we were on our way. Putting everything on the Navigator app, including your photo, really expedites boarding. We sailed through the boarding process while many others were stuck at various stations and arrived at the final waiting area where only 4 others were waiting. After a short wait, they began boarding and we were eating sushi in the lido by noon. While eating they announced 5hat the stateroom were ready so we headed there where we found flowers and a cupcake from our kids for my birthday, and appetizers and a ship model from one of our sons and his family as a belated Christmas gift. We headed to a bar, got a couple glasses of wine, and headed back to enjoy the appetizers and cupcake. 
 

sail away was wonderful with great weather and a beautiful sunset as we reached Point Loma. 

Very  happy  birthday  and  many  more.

                                                                       Jim.

1 hour ago, grapau27 said:

Plan B just in case 😇

Love  your plan B.

                              Jim.

1 hour ago, grapau27 said:

Plan B just in case 😇

Love  your  plan b. It  should  work  a  treat.

                                                                           Jim.

16 hours ago, ger_77 said:

I love HAL’s Wiener schnitzel!!!   Can’t wait till I can order it. 
 

Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂

And me. Love  it.     Jim.

Just now, irishjim said:

Wow I  am  so  envious.

                                         Jim.

45 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

We have been out for Dinner tonight.

Graham.

Wow I  am  so  envious.

                                         Jim

5 hours ago, GeorgeCharlie said:

 

Happy New Year everyone and hopefully we're all looking at an enjoyable cruise-filled 2022.

 

Had the following video sent to me by some Australian friends - where it's already 2022.

 

AULD LANG SYNE by Sissel - YouTube (youtube-nocookie.com)

 

Cheers,

Bill & Lynne

Thank for  the  beautiful  video. 

                                                       Jim,

6 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year.

Graham & Pauline ❤️

Thank  you both  very  much  and the the same to you  and  your  lovely  wife.

                   Jim  and  Sheila.

1 hour ago, cat shepard said:

Noooooooo🤬!

I WILL  SAY  EXTRA  PRAYERS FOR  HER  TONIGHT.

                                                                                          Jim.

1 hour ago, cat shepard said:

Noooooooo🤬!

5 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Good afternoon.

Thank you for today's daily Rich and Roy for the lists.

Interesting days.

Bacon is nice on our full English breakfasts.

With Covid19 we have had to make a lot of last minute changes.

Nice food and wine of the day.

We have been to St Peter Port many times.

It is a tender port.

Prayers for everyone on the care list.

Take care.

Graham. 

Ghaham I hope  this  is  not  a  dumb. Have  you  tried  a  full Irish

breakfast. I  was  raised  on  them.  I  do  not  think  I  could manage 

that  today.

                      Jim.

2 hours ago, StLouisCruisers said:

 

I don't know what you said that was deleted, but we all have our days when our frustrations spill out.  Please just proceed forward and forget about it.  You're welcome to stay and post all you want as far as I'm concerned.🙂

I 2nd  that.

2 hours ago, Cat in my lap said:

Hope you heal quickly!

I  am  so  glad  everything  went  well  and  you  are  home  with  your  darling  wife  and  can  be  together  for a  wonderful Christmas

                                                                                       Jim and Sheila

3 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Good afternoon.

It is 39°F and cloudy here in NE England.

The hospital has just rang and I have to be there at 07.30am GMT in the morning for my BCC op.

Thank you for today's daily Rich while on your cruise.

Thank you Roy for all the lists.

Roots day is good for checking our family histories with relatives.

Meatloaf is the suggested meal for Festivus.

We have been to Casablanca but not Tangier so I will look forward to seeing pictures.

Prayers for everyone on the care list.

Happy cruising to all Dailyites on the Rotterdam.

Take care and stay safe 😷.

Graham.

 

 Wishing you the best for  your op and and you will fine  and  well.

                                                                                                    Jim.

52 minutes ago, Live4cruises said:

Yes, exactly the same thing a few years ago.  We stopped using a TA all together.  I now go directly to the cruise line to book.  We don’t use a PCC, and the cruise line’s 800 number has worked well for help on demand.  We use cruise air some, and sometimes book directly with the airline.  

I know that by not using a TA, we may miss out on some OBC or other perks, but those aren’t enough to offset the convenience of managing our own bookings at our own convenience.

I cant get HAL to have my pcc contact me because the  keep  telling

me  my  phone number is  invalid its the same number  I  have used 

with  HAL  FOR 35 YEARS  I WAS  TOLD TO  EMAIL the mariner

 soity, does anyone   know  where to find the EMAIL

10 minutes ago, aliaschief said:

One minute you can’t log in, next you can’t post, then you can’t like a post. From Safari to Chrome back then back!  Erase all history! Try again! 😩
 

All I want for Christmas is a smooth working web site!🎄😷
 

 

I  hate to  have  to  say this but this is total incompent  ITs at hal and  there is  no excuse for it. That is my personel  take.

                                                                                           Jim.

Just now, irishjim said:

 

Happy Anniversary and many many more.

                                                                         Jim.

2 hours ago, Rowsby said:

Needed to share.....:)

 

Today is our 50th Anniversary....and we just can't believe it.....!!!

 

3 hours ago, bobpatj said:

Good morning!  I'm never at the computer in the morning, but while there, today, I decided to check the Daily on the big screen.  I have been reading every day, but not posting for not being able to do so on my phone.  I have been able to post on Roll Calls, on the computer, so I'll see if this works, today. 

We are planning to be onboard Rotterdam VII from Jan. 9th - 29th, a 14 day and 6 day back to back.  There have been several itinerary changes, so the Ship is becoming the main itinerary, which is fine by me.  Thanks to Rich and Roy for the Daily, and to all who post each day.  I hope this time I can get onboard again.

Enjoy  your  cruise  and  relax.

                                                  Jim.

2 hours ago, Horizon chaser 1957 said:

Good morning, all! Chocolate Covered Anything is a great day! I may celebrate it by dipping some of the candied orange peel I made in chocolate. Reconciliation Day and The Boston Tea Party are both important.

I won’t be having tilapia tonight, because it’s my birthday and DH is taking me out for dinner. No idea what lol order, but I promise you it won’t be tilapia!

Remember back when the The Beatles first sang ‘When I’m 64’? At that time, 64 seemed so old and impossibly far away. Suddenly, 64:is here, but being old still seems far away! LOL

Sending continued strength and prayers for @kazu Jacqui, Jose, and Jose’s medical team; @HimselfFather with COVID, @rafinmdRoy and his treatment, and all else in our Dailyite family needing extra strength right now.

We have not been to today’s port, but look forward to pictures!

Happy Thursday, everyone. I wish tonight’s celebration was in the Pinnacle Grill of a BHB!

 

Have a very Happy Birthday and enjoy your Dinner.

                                                                                       Jim.