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One (I think) final comment. As planned I took a PCR test Friday, 7 days after leaving QM2 and it came back yesterday afternoon as negative. I have definitely completed this cruise covid-free. Roy

I have a sunset today; it's from my 2008 Rovos Rail journey from DarEsSalam to Capetown. The sunset July 18 came our final day before reaching Victoria Falls Symphony has taken a huge lead over Serenity and is now in the Med. Appears she went straight through without getting anywhere near Endeavor. Roy

I have a sunset today; it's from my 2008 Rovos Rail journey from DarEsSalam to Capetown. The sunset July 18 came our final day before reaching Victoria Falls Roy

Talk about hot. Sounds like a good thing you are not in London. Roy

Thank you for the Monday report, Rich. We need to do more listening. I love the Victor Hugo quote. Been to Kodiak several times on both Crystal and the ferry system. Great to see Westie doing 20kt this morning after a brief azipod failure. I'll pass on both the sour candy and the Guacamole. My alternative is Mixed Seasonal Greens, Turkey Scaloppini, and Triple Berry Alaskan Tart as served on MS Volendam July 18, 2018 Today’s care list: RIP Buddy 7/13/22 RIP Nora Brown of Howick QC, 7/11/22 Camila and mom with covid Mamaofami son with covid Heartgrove brother discharged but rapidly declining Marshhawk DH awaiting biopsy From the rotation: Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney Amy adjusting to widowhood and children Status of St. Louis Sal (7/1), msmayor (5/20) and JAM37 (7/7) Bennybear DH with melanoma Celebrations and Shoutouts: Seasick Sailer in Hawaii Great bitthday celebration for Cunnorl DS Cruisin Single with sister to 7/28 National (US) 988 crisis hotline Cruisin Terri arriving in Williamsburg Volendam caring for refugees 0106 covering menu suggestions until 8/1 Welcome home dobiemom, RWSBADGER, and luvteaching lindaler getting settled in and new home in shape dfish (Rotterdam 7/17 to 7/31) and Gail&Marty (10/15), Vict0riann (Nieuw Statendam (7/16 to 8/9) and Cat in My Lap (Zaandam to 8/13) at sea Vacationing 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

Finally a BHB at the prime viewing spot. Roy

Sounds like about a half hour late. Hope it's fixed but if not they can hopefully still salvage a decent cruise. Roy

Just curious, has anyone wondered what things are like on the Volendam? How and where are meals served. Have public rooms been converted to bunk space. What do they have to occupy their time? Also wonder how much they will need to do to get the ship back ready for service. Roy

IIRC we had at least one person (lecturer I think) who was on Hilton Head, couldn't get to the ship in the storm, and didn't board until Key West. Roy

Two days ago I had a sunrise from the Westbound Canadian near Saskatoon. Today's is from the Eastern Canadian at Saskatoon. Not exactly the sunrise itself but the sun reflecting off the side of the train as it emerges July 17, 2005. Roy

Two days ago I had a sunrise from the Westbound Canadian near Saskatoon. Today's is from the Eastern Canadian at Saskatoon. Not exactly the sunrise itself but the sun reflecting off the side of the train as it emerges July 17, 2005. Roy

@Crazy For Cats wishing you a great 2 years leading up to that BIG anniversary. Roy

Thank you for the Sunday Report Rich, and Graham for the message of the week. Love the Keller quote. I'm not into Emoji's and amused by stories of Wrong Way Corrigan, but will definitely celebrate Ice Cream Day. Been to Shimizu twice, 2004 on Crystal Harmony and 2017 on MS Amsterdam. Crispy Chicken is delicious but oh the fat. My alternative is Beef and Vegetable Soup, Braised Lamb Shank, and Cherries Jubilee as served on MS Rotterdam VI July 17, 2011. Today’s care list: RIP Buddy 7/13/22 RIP Nora Brown of Howick QC, 7/11/22 Camila and mom with covid Mamaofami son with covid Heartgrove brother discharged but rapidly declining Marshhawk DH awaiting biopsy From the rotation: Status of St. Louis Sal (7/1), msmayor (5/20) and JAM37 (6/24) Bennybear DH with melanoma Strength and healing for Kazu Tana with persistant cough Celebrations and Shoutouts: Seasick Sailer in Hawaii Great bitthday celebration for Cunnorl DS Cruisin Single with sister to 7/28 National (US) 988 crisis hotline Volendam caring for refugees 0106 covering menu suggestions until 8/1 Welcome home dobiemom, RWSBADGER, and luvteaching lindaler getting settled in and new home in shape Bon Voyage dfish (Rotterdam 7/17 to 7/31) and Gail&Marty (10/15) Vict0riann (Nieuw Statendam (7/16 to 8/9) and Cat in My Lap (Zaandam to 8/13) at sea Vacationing 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

Actually, not the OP but the complainer in chief. Roy

I just can't like this. That is WAY too hot for the frozen tundra. Roy

That was 2018. I fortunately boarded in Fort Lauderdale. Roy

One thing that concerns me about the Zaandam is that balconies are at a premium, all either Vista or Neptune suites. I wonder what happens to people who catch Covid. Roy

I'm not sure what the exact situation but Westerdam is now off Vancouver Island at 17 knots. I think at that speed she could (if repairs could not be made this weekend). I suspect (but do not know) that Westie's missed and shortened port stays were made to facilitate a diagnosis and marshall what is needed to create a fix on Sunday. The shortened call in Victoria could even be done to get the ship to Seattle extra early so divers can be in the water at the crack of dawn. Do not know this but just a guess based on what I see. Roy

Today's sunrise is a screen grab I took one year ago today but didn't use then. It's from the Crystal Serenity Panoflex camera somewhere in the Bahamas. Roy

Today's sunrise is a screen grab I took one year ago today but didn't use then. It's from the Crystal Serenity Panoflex camera somewhere in the Bahamas. Roy

Thank you for the Saturday report Rich. Not a fan of any of today's day but that's just me. I love the Azimov quote. Been to Whittier just once, on the Alaska ferry Kennicott. Not sure about the meal. My alternative is Classic Caesar Salad, and Ziti with Prosicutto and Lemon Olive Oil as served on MS Rotterdam VI July 16, 2011. Today’s care list: RIP Buddy 7/13/22 RIP Nora Brown of Howick QC, 7/11/22 HAL Sailer DB with severe covid Status of St. Louis Sal (7/1), msmayor (5/20) and JAM37 (6/24) Camila and mom with covid Mamaofami son with covid Heartgrove brother discharged but rapidly declining From the rotation: Tana with persistant cough HAL Sailer DH Nephew Curt undergoing rehab after serious mowing accident Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney Amy adjusting to widowhood and children Celebrations and Shoutouts: Seasick Sailer in Hawaii Great bitthday celebration for Cunnorl DS Cruisin Single with sister to 7/28 Volendam caring for refugees HAL Sailer Nephew Curt doing much better 0106 covering menu suggestions until 8/1 Welcome home ski ww 1 day for dfish (Rotterdam 7/17 to 7/31) and Gail&Marty (10/15) Bon Voyage Vict0riann (Nieuw Statendam (7/16 to 8/9) dobiemom (Rotterdam to 7/17), RWSBADGER (Noordam to 7/17), and luvteaching (Westerdam to 7/17) and Cat in My Lap (Zaandam to 8/13) at sea Vacationing 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

Last activity: @St. Louis Sal July 1 @JAM37 June 21 @msmayor May 20 Roy

And now on the juneau cam. Roy

Past Thane Roy

I saw QE and almost thought Zuiderdam was already there. Roy