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After yesterday's difficulties I had a plan b in case I could not get a sunrise. Not great but a lot better than yesterday. This is from the school office building in my neighborhood and the sun while not just rising came brightly through the tree cover: Roy

After yesterday's difficulties I had a plan b in case I could not get a sunrise. Not great but a lot better than yesterday. This is from the school office building in my neighborhood and the sun while not just rising came brightly through the tree cover: Roy

Prayers for Allen but thank God it was handled so well. Roy

Thank you for the Sunday report, Rich. I wonder how many ships Trieste can handle. There are 2 other ships there now so I wonder if it's the same issue as the Oosterdam in Miami in November. I like the three days although I'm not a lot into spices. I find the quote a bit strange and will pass on the chickpeas. I had never even heard of today's port but see the 2023 Grand Africa is headed there. I have a feeling @grapau27 is at sea but see 2 logical choices for his ships so it's still a bit of a mystery. Today’s care list: RIP Baltimore Fire Captain Anthony Workman 9/2/22 lRIP uvteaching’s friend Waybe 9/3/22 and strength for 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: Tana with persistent problems although somewhat better Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney 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) Celebrations and Shoutouts: Father David on Vacation Happy birthday to Sharon’s mom Rowsby in Hawaii until 9/28 Tiogacruiser stepping up to cover wines for cat shepard Marshhawk sales success 7 days for Vict0riann (Nieuw Amsterdam 9/11 to 9/25) Bon Voyage cat shepard (Nieuw Amsterdam to 9/11) 0106 covering menus while Dfish hunts for forever home Safe travels for Kochleffel headed home Oceansaway17 (Quantum OTS to 9/5), luvteaching (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

Bon Voyage!!!! Roy

Sounds like still Yacht Club gets good reviews. The ultimate "Caste System" Roy

There are 4 days in September for which I do not have a sunrise, including today and tomorrow. I decided I would go all out to get one and headed off to my local parking garage. It turned out to be cloudy but I pressed on. Near the end of my walk the sun started to appear through the first break in the clouds. The real thing was somewhat better than what the camera shows, but I'm posting it because my bull headedness won out over common sense. Roy

There are 4 days in September for which I do not have a sunrise, including today and tomorrow. I decided I would go all out to get one and headed off to my local parking garage. It turned out to be cloudy but I pressed on. Near the end of my walk the sun started to appear through the first break in the clouds. The real thing was somewhat better than what the camera shows, but I'm posting it because my bull headedness won out over common sense. Roy

And that jives with "soon". Roy

Thank you for the Saturday report, Rich. @grapau27, tailgating originated with US football games probably in about the 50's where a lot of people drove station wagons with tailgates (much like modern pickup trucks) and people would congregate in the stadium parking lot with lots of snacks and drop the tailgates of the wagons and have a party sharing fellowship, rooting for their teams, and sharing food. I suspect there were also a lot of adult beverages involved which would not be good news for the drive home after the game. Skyscrapers can be majestic and cinemas can probably use a day in post covid times. Been to Mindelo just once on my segment of the 2014 Amsterdam World Cruise. I'm with @Crazy For Cats that I would prefer the meal minus the pesto. Today’s care list: RIP Baltimore Fire Captain Anthony Workman 9/2/22 lRIP uvteaching’s friend Waybe 9/3/22 and strength for 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: Rowsby in Hawaii until 9/28 Tiogacruiser stepping up to cover wines for cat shepard 1 day 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 Safe travels for Kochleffel headed home Oceansaway17 (Quantum OTS to 9/5), luvteaching (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

A sad day in Baltimore today. Captain Anthony Workman died today as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on his way to work. It can be considered a line of duty death. Roy

Bon Voyage! Roy

Zuiderdam is in the channel but if we see her it won't be for long before she's obstructed. Roy

Not sure if a Bon Voyage is possible. It would have gone out TOMORROW, and does not leave much time for setting it up. Bon Voyage anyway. Roy

I agree, I have a feeling the refugees' next stop will not be nearly as nice but still better than being in Ukraine right now. Roy

Welcome to the Daily/Fleet Report. I personally have no doubt Volendam is still engaged with Ukranian Refugees. While the flow of refugees has certainly slowed down, I doubt that many are going back and settling the ones that are here will take some time. I would also think that if a ship was used for training it would likely often head out to sea. Roy

Happy Anniversary @marshhawk. Somehow I missed that one. @Quartzsite Cruiser that sounds promising on the medical front. I realized that while I have not been to A Coruna on my very first European Cruise (Crystal Symphony 1996) I visited Santiago de Compostela from Vigo. 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

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