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This morning was mostly cloudy but I did spot a bit of orange sky between the trees on my morning walk. Roy

NA not showing up on Marine Traffic but I THINK satellite has it near Grand Island. Roy

My birthday is tomorrow. "Attaining an age" is a quirk that goes back to English Common Law, and for purposes of Social Security are based on "Attaining" a certain age, and to start benefits it's the first day of eligibility for benefits. For benefits to begin, one must be eligible for the entire month and the best day to be born is the second of the month because one Attains retirement age the first of the month and is eligible while one born the 3rd or later must wait another month. Just thinking. That might not be quite correct. There may have been relatively recent amendments to prorate the first month of benefit but I'm not sure. Today is my last full day as a 78-year old. Roy

Thank you for the Hump Day Report, Rich. HVAC tech are certainly in high demand right now, although there seem to be lots of places with temperatures either higher or lower than normal so demand will be unevenly spread through the country. Rain forests are both essential and threatened. I'll pass on the onion rings. I like the quote. Been to San Francisco many times both on Crystal and land trips but never on a BHB. I'll pass on the meal. My alternative is Chilled Apple Vichyssoise, Fruit Cup au Natural, and Linguini with Prosciutto and Gorgonzola as served on MS Prinsendam May 24, 2015. Today is my last day as a 78-year old. Today, in Social Security terms, I attain age 79. Today’s care list: HAL Sailer DH Nephew Curt with serious mowing accident and continuing complications StLouisCruisers DH in Covid jail another day Melinda with stage 4 cancer Tana with new pneumonia smitty34877 DH gout Heartgrove brother recovering from PEG insertion Covid in Durango shelter staff Buddy with worsening problems From the rotation: 1Angelcat’s Jaguar with untreatable cancer StLouisSal with weakening legs and covid Cruzin Terri with continuing hand problems Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney Celebrations and Shoutouts: Dobiemom at County Fair until 6/23 jayhawk66 in NC Mountains beating the heat Welcome home travelingbums StLouisCruisers sprung free Cruising-along visit from DGS’s 3 days for Crazy for Cats (Zaandam 6/25 to 7/9) Lady Hudson (Enchantment OTS to 6/24), VMAX (Oosterdam to 6/25), StLouisCruisers, Red Haired Lady and kb4683(Island Princess to 6/29) and Norseh2o (Insignia to 7/4) 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

Good to hear you are out. Was DH 1 day later than you? Does he get out Friday regardless of test? Roy

May not be much to see. Quantum is ahead of Westie today. Roy

More prayers coming your way for Tana. Roy

Today's sunrise is the last from my 2015 Prinsendam Baltic/British Isles cruise, taken before disembarkation in Ijmuiden, Netherlands on June 17. Roy

Today's sunrise is the last from my 2015 Prinsendam Baltic/British Isles cruise, taken before disembarkation in Ijmuiden, Netherlands on June 17. Roy

Today's sunrise is the last from my 2015 Prinsendam Baltic/British Isles cruise, taken before disembarkation in Ijmuiden, Netherlands on June 17. Roy

Thank you for the Solstice Daily, Rich. I'll pass on both Yoga and skateboarding. Love the Shakespeare quote. I've been to Paris by train but not to Rouen. The meal sounds like a nice calorie and carb splurge. My alternative is Pineapple Boat, Rack of Lamb with with Tomato Couscous, and Garlic Pearls, and Black Forest Cake as served on MS Prinsendam May 24, 2015. Today’s care list: HAL Sailer DH Nephew Curt with serious mowing accident and continuing complications StLouisCruisers and DH in Covid jail another day Melinda with stage 4 cancer Mister67's Brother and SIL coming down with covid Heartgrove brother recovering from PEG insertion Covid in Durango shelter staff Buddy with worsening problems From the rotation: Strength and healing for Kazu StLouisSal with weakening legs and covid Cruzin Terri with continuing hand problems Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney Celebrations and Shoutouts: Dfish baby photos Durango shelter roof holding Dobiemom leaving for County Fair until 6/23 jayhawk66 in NC Mountains beating the heat aliaschief visit from grand-daughter Welcome home travelingbums Cruising-along visit from DGS’s 4 days for Crazy for Cats (Zaandam 6/25 to 7/9) Lady Hudson (Enchantment OTS to 6/24), VMAX (Oosterdam to 6/25), StLouisCruisers, Red Haired Lady and kb4683(Island Princess to 6/29) and Norseh2o (Insignia to 7/4) 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

@StLouisCruisers so sorry to hear that but good that you're definitely out Thursday. And summer just began here, 5:13AM. I think it varies by latitude, earlier further north and a bit later to the south. Roy

It won't go on the list but I have a bit of a celebration. Luggage Forward picks up the big bag for my QM2 cruise July 1 Wednesday, and today I basically finished getting it packed. There may be an adjustment or 3 but I could easily send it just as it is. Roy

I almost never turn away from a thread unless I lose interest in the topic. I have found CC's "Ignore User" function has had very beneficial effects on my blood pressure. Fortunately, I have never had to ignore any dailyites and our preferences are different but I highly recommend that function. Roy

Today's sunrise photo was taken just outside my neighborhood Middle School. I hadn't noticed when I took the picture the reflection off the basketball backboard. Roy

Today's sunrise photo was taken just outside my neighborhood Middle School. I hadn't noticed when I took the picture the reflection off the basketball backboard. Roy

Today's sunrise photo was taken just outside my neighborhood Middle School. I hadn't noticed when I took the picture the reflection off the basketball backboard. Roy

I'll pass on taking a cat to work since I don't have a cat and I don't think it would be appreciated at the fire station, the closest I have come to work in the last 15+ years. My pharmacy when I was growing up made very tasty ice cream sodas. Dutch Harbor Alaska is my favorite place for viewing Eagles, especially one WW2-era shipyard. I have not been to Souda. Love the quote from the Alchemist. The menu selection is great and I think I take it rather than giving an alternative. Today’s care list: HAL Sailer DH Nephew Curt with serious mowing accident and continuing complications StLouisCruisers and DH in Covid jail another day Melinda with stage 4 cancer Mister67's Brother and SIL coming down with covid Heartgrove brother recovering from PEG insertion 1Angelcat frustration with medical system and hand issues Buddy with worsening problems From the rotation: StLouisSal with weakening legs and covid Cruzin Terri with continuing hand problems Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney 1Angelcat’s Jaguar with untreatable cancer Celebrations and Shoutouts: All BHB hosting guest New granddaughter for dfish Jabs released for youngest kids ger_77 sprucing up cemetery Rain for Durango jayhawk66 in NC Mountains beating the heat aliaschief visit from grand-daughter Welcome home travelingbums 5 days for Crazy for Cats (Zaandam 6/25 to 7/9) Lady Hudson (Enchantment OTS to 6/24), VMAX (Oosterdam to 6/25), StLouisCruisers, Red Haired Lady and kb4683(Island Princess to 6/29) and Norseh2o (Insignia to 7/4) 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

Thank you Rich for the last report for a full day of Spring 2022 in the Northern Hemisphere. Running late today. Roy

So sorry to hear this. Is it one day at a time from now on? Roy

Tubs in those family oceanview cabins are so short as to be little more than glorified showers. Probably about 3 feet long. Roy

Today's sunrise is from 2010. On June 19 I was at the training center at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Roy

Today's sunrise is from 2010. On June 19 I was at the training center at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Roy

Today's sunrise is from 2010. On June 19 I was at the training center at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Roy

Thank you for the Sunday report, Rich. Three great days to celebrate. I love the quote but have not been to Sri Lanka. I'll pass on the meal. My alternative is Citrus Delight with Amaretto,and Roasted Chicken with Cornbread Stuffing as served on MS Prinsendam May 22, 2015. Today’s care list: HAL Sailer DH Nephew with serious mowing accident StLouisCruisers and DH in Covid jail Melinda with stage 4 cancer Heartgrove brother recovering from PEG insertion 1Angelcat frustration with medical system and hand issues Buddy with continuing problems From the rotation: Cruzin Terri with continuing hand problems Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney 1Angelcat’s Jaguar with untreatable cancer Strength and healing for Kazu Celebrations and Shoutouts: All BHB hosting guest jayhawk66 in NC Mountains beating the heat aliaschief visit from grand-daughters Heartgrove DH nephew out of ICU Welcome home Sharon in AZ 6 days for Crazy for Cats (Zaandam 6/25 to 7/9) travelingbums (Jewel OTS to 6/20), Lady Hudson (Enchantment OTS to 6/24), VMAX (Oosterdam to 6/25), StLouisCruisers, Red Haired Lady and kb4683(Island Princess to 6/29) and Norseh2o (Insignia to 7/4) 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