irishjim

14 hours ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

WOO-HOO!  We did it!  DH just got off the phone with our new PCC, and we are now booked on the Koningsdam from November 14, through December 12 for the Mexican Reviera cruies..  Yelp, we are doing b2b2b2bs.  We like long cruises, and right now this is the best way to do one.  

 

It will be an easy cruise, since we'll drive to San  Diego and back, so no airport or plane.  👍

 

Now, I better go check in so I can book the specialty restuarants.

 

Lenda

Have a great cruise and stay safe .

                                                           Jim

1 hour ago, 1ANGELCAT said:

Good afternoon all, I just got the biopsy results.🎉🎉🎉🎉🍾ALL IS Good   I need a Wang wang.

That is great news.Have two wang wangs.

                                                                              Jim.

11 hours ago, rafinmd said:

Thank you for the Thursday Daily, Rich.  I try to use common sense and do check my blood pressure regularly.  King Tut is certainly fascinating.  Woody Allen has a strange sense of humor.  I have not been to Martinique.  Chicken Florentine sounds nice.  My alternative is Orange and Radiccio Salad, Chilled Melon Bisque, and Rosemary Roasted Chicken which I would have chosen on MS Prinsendam November 4, 2017 if I had not been in Canaletto.

 

Today’s care list:

Welfare of furloughed crews
cunorl’s sister hospitalized with lymphona and DH’s sister recovering from stroke
kakalina with spreading lung cancer going into hospice
summer slope’s friend Frank with back surgery  and his stressed wife Rita
From the rotation:
NextOne  DDIL with long haul Covid
57redbird DH awaiting November 29 prostate surgery
Grapau27 awaiting MOHS surgery November 17
Krazy Kruizer DH Joe
   

Celebrations and Shoutouts

Welcome to USA  Rotterdam VII
Welcome aboard kangforpres, Cruisercl, and unclerich
4 BHB with passengers
Front Line Health Care Workers
SusieKIslandGirl onEurodam
horizonchaser1947 in Mexico
1Angelcat biopsy complete (awaiting results)
57redbird covid negative and surgery scheduled for November 29
Ger_77 DH productive day planting nesting poles
mamaofami’s keeper doctor
Staff Captain Sabine, HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it)

Roy

 

 

My Wife Sheila saw Dr today  and he booked her for an operation 

11 hours ago, rafinmd said:

Thank you for the Thursday Daily, Rich.  I try to use common sense and do check my blood pressure regularly.  King Tut is certainly fascinating.  Woody Allen has a strange sense of humor.  I have not been to Martinique.  Chicken Florentine sounds nice.  My alternative is Orange and Radiccio Salad, Chilled Melon Bisque, and Rosemary Roasted Chicken which I would have chosen on MS Prinsendam November 4, 2017 if I had not been in Canaletto.

 

Today’s care list:

Welfare of furloughed crews
cunorl’s sister hospitalized with lymphona and DH’s sister recovering from stroke
kakalina with spreading lung cancer going into hospice
summer slope’s friend Frank with back surgery  and his stressed wife Rita
From the rotation:
NextOne  DDIL with long haul Covid
57redbird DH awaiting November 29 prostate surgery
Grapau27 awaiting MOHS surgery November 17
Krazy Kruizer DH Joe
   

Celebrations and Shoutouts

Welcome to USA  Rotterdam VII
Welcome aboard kangforpres, Cruisercl, and unclerich
4 BHB with passengers
Front Line Health Care Workers
SusieKIslandGirl onEurodam
horizonchaser1947 in Mexico
1Angelcat biopsy complete (awaiting results)
57redbird covid negative and surgery scheduled for November 29
Ger_77 DH productive day planting nesting poles
mamaofami’s keeper doctor
Staff Captain Sabine, HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it)

Roy

 

 

My Wife Sheila will have an operation on  her arm as the distance between the break is not close enough to knit together to heal so they will use some screws and then she will not have anymore pain when she stands up this time. Some time next week.

                                                                                  Jim.

Just now, irishjim said:

Dr wants to see Sheila on Thursday at 1230    pm to see  how      things with her arm  is.  she    has bad pain when she stands up from even when she has taken pills which is fine when she is sat down. Dr will decide if she requires 

surgery or not.

                       Jim.

On 10/28/2021 at 5:12 PM, irishjim said:

Sheila saw the Dr   today at 1pm and changed  old  sling for  a different

type so she can  move  her  wrist  and  elbow and ha given her stronger

pain pills so she can take one with her tylenol but  only in a very  low dose. Will see how they  work.

                                                   Jim.

 

 

Dr wants to see Sheila on Thursday at 12pm to see things with her arm has bad pain when she stands up from even when she has taken pills which is fine whe she is sat down. Dr will decide if she requires 

surgery or not.

                       Jim.

3 hours ago, Horizon chaser 1957 said:

Good morning, all! I join those who are not fans of candy corn. We will make sure everything is inside and secure tonight. For those with pets, expect the firecrackers to be used with a heavy hand tonight. 
We visited Recife, Brazil in January, 2020 on the Amsterdam’s last HAL voyage. Was that really almost two years ago now? The highlight of Recife was the tour of Olinda, the pretty village up the hill and away from the crime that Recife is famous for. 

 

The street angles of Recife make for interesting architecture.

In early times, property taxes were based on the length of a buildings street frontage. As a result, buildings were tall, deep, and very narrow!

 

Views of Recife from the town of Olinda. The name Olinda means beautiful, and it lived up to it!

 

The down side, or up side? Is the steep streets. They’re actually worse than the pictures show.

 

 

 

 

 

Recife in the sunset at sail away.

 

Happy Saturday, and I envy those boarding a BHB today!

LOVED THE PHOTOS. Jim,

2 hours ago, Sir PMP said:

Recife and Olinda, Brazil:

 

 

 

Great photos and she was our

2 hours ago, Sir PMP said:

Recife and Olinda, Brazil:

 

 

 

Great photos and our fave Ship.

                                           Thank you very  much.

                                                                                Jim.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, summer slope said:

Good morning. Quick post this morning.  I would like to request prayers for  my friends Frank and Rita.  He is having back surgery on Nov. 3 after having it put off for months.  His DW is so stressed.  I feel we all have been hermits for the past 18 months.

Prayers and toasts to our lists.

Stay safe, social distance, and wear your mask.

Cremet: (I could not find a photo)

Ingredients
1 L dark rum
50 g sugar
1 fresh cinnamon
whole coffee
1/2 lemon

Preparation

Cremat is a popular drink in Catalonia, north east of the Spanish peninsula. It is drunk along the Mediterranean Catalan coast, which is known as "Costa Brava". While it burns, people sing traditional songs called "habaneres". Probably Catalan sailors that traveled from Cuba invented it while on board.Add all ingredients to a terracotta pot. On the side, heat up some rum on the stove. Once the rum is hot, light it and slowly pour it into the terracotta pot. Stir the beverage slowly until 2/3 of the liquid remains, then serve. Serves 8 people.

 

PRAYERS on the way for your friend, Jim.

Just now, irishjim said:

Sheila saw the Dr   today at 1pm and changed  old  sling for  a different

type so she can  move  her  wrist  and  elbow and has given her stronger

pain pills so she can take one with her tylenol but  only in a very  low dose. Will see how they  work.

                                                   Jim.

 

 

8 hours ago, kazu said:

Poor Sheila - prayers for her 🙏🏻 and you both.

Sheila saw the Dr   today at 1pm and changed  old  sling for  a different

type so she can  move  her  wrist  and  elbow and ha given her stronger

pain pills so she can take one with her tylenol but  only in a very  low dose. Will see how they  work.

                                                   Jim.

1 minute ago, irishjim said:

Just a short update on results .My surgeon  said I do not require any more treatment but has made a request for a  pet scan here at 

my local hospital and will let  me  know when so  am sure everything will be good.  So I got all this good  news then my wife Sheila had a  bad  fall

on her way to bed around  midnight  just luck I woke  up at 5 after 1am and found her she  was in a lot of pain so  I called for the

ambulance to go the emerge and  xrays  showed  she broke  her  arm put  her arm in a sling and we went home.

The Dr wants to  see her tomorrow  at  10am.I  am asking  for  prayers.

                                                                                                                           Jim.

Just a short update on results .My surgeon  said I do not require any more treatment but has made a request for a  pet scan here at 

my local hospital and will let  me  know when so  am sure everything will be good.  So I got all this good  news then my wife Sheila

on her way to bed around  midnight  just luck I woke  up at 5 after 1am and found her she  was in a lot of pain so  I called for the

ambulance to go the emerge and  xrays  showed  she broke  her  arm put  her arm in a sling and we went home.

The Dr wants to  see her tomorrow  at  10am.I  am asking  for  prayers.

                                                                                                                           Jim.

26 minutes ago, kazu said:

 

Prayers are winging their way for your DH’s surgery 🙏🏻 

 

 

Welcome to the Holland America Board & to the Daily 🙂 

PRAYERS BEING SENT HIS WAY.

                                                        jim.

1 hour ago, grapau27 said:

Just finished lunch.

Graham.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday lovely photos and may you  both

live long lives.

                        Jim.

1 hour ago, Cruise Suzy said:

 

My favorite HAL dining experience - after afternoon tea. Will be having tea on 11/21 but have to wait until 2/20 for the Dutch Cafe. 

The Dutch Cafe and afternoon teas are  my faves.

                                                                                        Jim

1 hour ago, LCruiser17 said:

I love the concept for this thread!

 

I might not contribute much, but I'll be reading.

Welcome to cruise critic you will love it.

                                                                        Jim.

4 hours ago, seagarsmoker said:

Thanks for the Daily Report! I hope everyone here has a wonderful weekend! 

Four weeks from today, we will be flying to Ft Lauderdale and cruising the next day! 🙂 

Have a smooth  flight and a fantastic cruise.

                                                                               Jim.

2 hours ago, cat shepard said:

Pauline is especially stunning this evening. 

I agree.

            Jim.

3 hours ago, SumoCitrus said:

The food portions look really small. A few scraps of romaine do not a Caesar salad make.

I agree.

1 hour ago, dobiemom said:

🙏🙏🙏

All my prayers are on the way for a good outcome.

                                                                                         Jim.

2 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Just finished our gorgeous lunch.

Graham.

Wow you made my mouth drool.

                                                       Jim

1 hour ago, JAM37 said:

Well, we are on our way back to Florida after receiving a call from DD, who lives in the Orlando area, to tell us DSIL tested positive and she has symptoms. The plan is for us to take our two year old DGS to my DMIL'S. (She is in IN until Saturday.) We understand that Leo, DGS, has been exposed and could already be carrying it and we will get him tested, but we feel it's important to remove him from the house. This will also give his parents the ability to rest without having parental duties.

 

All positive thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

Sending prayers now,

                                  Jim.

3 hours ago, JAM37 said:

So happy to hear you have a much closer specialist appointment. I will be praying that, as Sandi said, the most they find tomorrow is a cyst. Blessings, positive thoughts and prayers.

PRAYERS YOUR WAY AND IT IS  JUST CYST. Jim,

20 minutes ago, smitty34877 said:

Just popping in quickly to say DGD had successful surgery on both wrists and is safely home.

Thanks to all for your prayers and positive thoughts.

That  is  great  news.

                                 JIM.

2 hours ago, Seasick Sailor said:

Blessed Sunday Daily-ites. Thank you Rich, Roy, and the Daily contributor ladies for food and drinks. 

 

We have been to the Caribbean many times and Castries has great shopping. We're scheduled to be there the day after Christmas this year.

 

God bless our fishermen and the fleets! 

 

 

 

 

 

Yesterday we couldn't take the hammering and left for lunch, which turned into Happy Hour as our neighbors were in the restaurant and we gabbed for another hour or so. Got home at 4:30 and they were still jack hammering. So we hopped on Elvis and visited neighbors along the way. There was a little concert going on and we stopped and listened for a bit. Home at 6:30 and the crew was packing up thankfully. 

 

Yesterday my niece adopted a dog from Frosted Faces, a place where senior dogs are adopted out. His name is Rocky and he's adorable. 

 

Please take a moment tomorrow and say a prayer for my boyfriend and hubby. He's having MOHS surgery on his ear in the morning. 

 

Have a great day. Cheers, prayers and blessings.

 

Prayers  for  a  postive outcome.  Jim.