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Today's sunrise is another from my 2012 QM2 crossing on the way to a return Crystal Symphony transatlantic. On September 2 we had passed the midpoint of the crossing: Roy

Today's sunrise is another from my 2012 QM2 crossing on the way to a return Crystal Symphony transatlantic. On September 2 we had passed the midpoint of the crossing: Roy

You're early today. Roy

Thank you for the TGIF report, Rich. A great collection of days, celebrating VJ and especially celebrating out food banks. I love the quote but have not been to A Coruña. Definitely waiting for what @0106 has to say about the meal. Today’s care list: luvteaching’s friend Waybe in hospice and wife Karen Marshhawk’s friend Jessee with throat cancer Horizon Chaser 1957 needing new treaatment for arthritis The locks at Ijmuiden(Rotterdam diverted to at least 9/18) Cruisin Terri worsening multi-site pain Dfish poor experience with surgeon From the rotation: Sandi’s neighbor Linda in critical condition strength for smitty34877 helping Tana long term Atrex6 Father severely declining Strength and healing (physical and emotional) for Kazu Celebrations and Shoutouts: 55 years for Quartzite Cruiser Rowsby in Hawaii until 9/28 Tiogacruiser stepping up to cover wines for cat shepard 2 days for cat shepard (Nieuw Amsterdam 9/4 to 9/11) Horizon Chaser 1957 back on the mainland Marshhawk free of dog walking 0106 covering menus while Dfish hunts for forever home Kochleffel (Voyager OTS to 9/3), Oceansaway17 (Quantum OTS to 9/5), luvteaching (Crown Princess to 9/3), Eurodam to 9/10). Vax1700 (Rotterdam to 9/11) and Gail&Marty (Rotterdam to 10/15) at sea Staff Captain Sabine - Our first female Staff Captain and HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy

There will be a couple more sunrises from my 2012 QM2 crossing: Roy

There will be a couple more sunrises from my 2012 QM2 crossing: Roy

There will be a couple more sunrises from my 2012 QM2 crossing: Roy

Rabbit Rabbit, White Rabbit. Thank you Rich for the first Fleet Report/Daily for September. Ginger Cats will be much beloved here. I'll pass on the Tofu but love Cherry Popovers but rarely eat them. Love the Dessen quote. Been to Boca twice on the Elegant Explorer. I think I'll pass on the meal. Today’s care list: luvteaching’s friend Waybe in hospice and wife Karen Marshhawk’s friend Jessee with throat cancer Sandi’s neighbors David (RIP) and Linda in critical condition Horizon Chaser 1957 needing new treaatment for arthritis The locks at Ijmuiden(Rotterdam diverted to at least 9/18) Cruisin Terri worsening multi-site pain Dfish poor experience with surgeon From the rotation: HAL Sailer Sister in Law recovering from cancer surgery, poor biopsy, awaiting scans 9/13, and making hard decisions Status of St. Louis Sal (7/1), msmayor (5/20) and JAM37 (7/7) Heartgrove’s Sam severely declining Heartgrove brother discharged but in hospice care Celebrations and Shoutouts: Happy Birthday Cruzin Terri Rowsby in Hawaii until 9/28 Tiogacruiser stepping up to cover wines for cat shepard 4 days for cat shepard (Nieuw Amsterdam 9/4 to 9/11) Horizon Chaser 1957 back on the mainland Marshhawk final days as dog walker Welcome home Av8rix Kochleffel (Voyager OTS to 9/3), Oceansaway17 (Quantum OTS to 9/5), luvteaching (Crown Princess to 9/3), Eurodam to 9/10). Vax1700 (Rotterdam to 9/11) and Gail&Marty (Rotterdam to 10/15) at sea Staff Captain Sabine - Our first female Staff Captain and HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy

I've done that several times and will again when I do a repo on Vision of the Seas from Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore. I wish Amtrak could get their new Miami station by the airport open as it's nice to board the train leisurely right at the beginning. There's a nice hotel right across the street but they can't open it because there is a crossing right where they would be staging the train. Roy

This is NOT from @StLouisCruisers; It's from @0106. It's a quirk of Cruise Critic that when you highlight text inside a quote and then click "Quote this Selection" that it is attributed to person doing the quote, not from the person who created the text. Roy

While I love trains I avoided the auto train for many years. I always felt the worst part of the drive to Florida was the section around Washington, and there was a second route to the east of Washington that connected with I95 near Richmond. I think I95 in general has gotten worse, and that secondary route has gotten a lot worse, changing my calculation. I used the Auto Train for the first time at Christmas of 2019. Roy

It's a train that runs from just South of Washington DC (Lorton VA) to Sanford Florida. The front third is a regular Amtrak train with sleeping cars and s string of car carriers at the back. You must check in around noon, they put a number in your dashboard and on your boarding pass. I think the train leaves about 3 and arrives about 9 the next morning. There's a huge waiting room in each terminal where you wait until your car number is called on a big digital board, https://www.amtrak.com/auto-train-experience Roy

I haven't flown since my return from Australia in 2020 and have no desire to do so again. I am using the auto train for my November Eurodam cruise and hope to do so again. The Sanford terminal is between Jacksonville and Tampa so a BHB from either Port Canaveral or Tampa would be very nice for me. I think I remember that the Oosterdam was somewhat modified and the only Vista that can get under the bridge. Roy

Another day for today. August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. Flags in Maryland are supposed to be at half staff for today. Roy

@cunnorl there's been a lot of talk about ship congestion in Florida. How would you feel about a BHB home porting in Port Canaveral? Roy

I have a sunset today rather than a sunrise. It's from Crystal Serenity's Northwest Passage cruise. August 31was a sea day from Cambridge Bay to Pond Inlet: Roy

I have a sunset today rather than a sunrise. It's from Crystal Serenity's Northwest Passage cruise. August 31was a sea day from Cambridge Bay to Pond Inlet: Roy

Thank you for the Hump Day report Rich, on this 25th anniversary of Diana's death. I've been eating outside a lot the last 2 years but not so much as the heat has been terrible. Trail mix is much appreciated and Memoirs are great contributors to our awareness. I've been to Manta several times and the quote is quite interesting; I think I agree. The meal sounds nice. Today’s care list: HAL Sailer Sister in Law recovering from cancer surgery, poor biopsy and making hard decisions Marshhawk’s friend Jessee with throat cancer Sandi’s neighbors David (RIP) and Linda in critical condition Strength for smitty34877's family Horizon Chaser 1957 needing new treaatment for arthritis The locks at Ijmuiden(Rotterdam diverted to at least 9/11) Cruisin Terri worsening multi-site pain Dfish poor experience with surgeon From the rotation: Tana with persistent problems although somewhat better Atrex6 Father severely declining Strength and healing (physical and emotional) for Kazu Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney Celebrations and Shoutouts: Welcome back gigianne Rowsby in Hawaii until 9/28 Tiogacruiser stepping up to cover wines for cat shepard 4 days for cat shepard (Nieuw Amsterdam 9/4 to 9/11) Horizon Chaser 1957 back on the mainland Marshhawk final days as dog walker Welcome home Av8rix Kochleffel (Voyager OTS to 9/3), Oceansaway17 (Quantum OTS to 9/5), luvteaching (Crown Princess to 9/3), Eurodam to 9/10). Vax1700 (Rotterdam to 9/11) and Gail&Marty (Rotterdam to 10/15) at sea Staff Captain Sabine - Our first female Staff Captain and HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy

Another sunrise from the same transatlantic as yesterday. I actually goofed and flipped August 29 vs August 30. Roy

Another sunrise from the same transatlantic as yesterday. I actually goofed and flipped August 29 vs August 30. Roy

I hope NOT! Roy

Thank you for the Tuesday report, Rich. Many here are all too aware of grief. I haven't been to a beach in several years and many here have touched a lot of hearts. I fear the Bradbury quote is all too true. Been to Barbados several times including at least 2 on the Elegant Explorer. The meal sounds nice. Today’s care list: Marshhawk’s friend Jessee with throat cancer Sandi’s neighbors David (RIP) and Linda in critical condition Horizon Chaser 1957 needing new treaatment for arthritis The locks at Ijmuiden(Rotterdam diverted to at least 9/11) Cruisin Terri worsening hand pain Dfish poor experience with surgeon From the rotation: HAL Sailer Sister in Law recovering from cancer surgery and making hard decisions Status of St. Louis Sal (7/1), msmayor (5/20) and JAM37 (7/7) Heartgrove’s Sam severely declining Heartgrove brother discharged but in hospice care Celebrations and Shoutouts: Rowsby in Hawaii until 9/28 Tiogacruiser stepping up to cover wines for cat shepard 5 days for cat shepard (Nieuw Amsterdam 9/4 to 9/11) Horizon Chaser 1957 back on the mainland Marshhawk final days as dog walker Av8rix (Zuiderdam to 8/31), Kochleffel (Voyager OTS to 9/3), Oceansaway17 (Quantum OTS to 9/5), luvteaching (Crown Princess to 9/3), Eurodam to 9/10). Vax1700 (Rotterdam to 9/11) and Gail&Marty (Rotterdam to 10/15) at sea Staff Captain Sabine - Our first female Staff Captain and HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy

Another sunrise from the same transatlantic as yesterday. I actually goofed and flipped August 29 vs August 30. Roy

I don't think a World Cruise on the Vistas would be a big issue. Cunard has been doing them many years on twins Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria. Roy

I THINK I had some good news today. The results came back for the specialty tests my doctor ordered last week and they were all within the normal range. Not sure how that relates to the regular tests but it is somewhat reassuring. Roy