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@marshhawkYou're definitely an empath; the world needs more like you.

Good morning, thanks for the Fleet Report and Daily! A huge shout out to all nurses - you are amazing people. I guess you could say I've had international "clients" in my courtroom . . . . DH enjoys it when I read news stories to him that I think we'll both find interesting. He tends to read only the scientific or international news, while I read the paper from front to back and fill him in on things he's missed locally. Happy Spring!?! I know time is passing quickly, but to lose 2 whole days in a lifetime is getting serious. We used to celebrate spring on March 21st, not the evening of the 19th. I guess we can chalk it up to science, I don't know. All I do know is we've still got glaciers in abundance in the front, side and back yards, and it looks like they'll be there for a while, since our temperatures are still in the mid minus teens. @grapau27how unbelievably cruel Sarah's mother is; I'm so glad Sarah has you and Pauline in her life to be her surrogate parents. This morning we're heading off to the Salvation Army where we'll drop off a couple of bags of clothing and household goods. I went through a closet a week ago and found more clothing that I haven't worn in ages, so decided it was time to let someone else get use from them. I know when we get new immigrants to the city that the Salvation Army thrift shop opens it's doors so they can come in and pick out whatever they think they'll need without charge. I'm more than happy to donate to a group like that than one who simply profits from donations. I'm thinking the drink of the day is a powerful one - we've had a few of those lately - so I'd either order one on a BHB or when I'm not having to drive after consuming it. I'll pass on the wine, and would like the menu suggestion, minus the polenta. It is taco Tuesday, so I've got some ground beef thawing that will be made into tacos and served along with crudites at the kitchen table tonight. And wine. Prayers for everyone who needs them, and even for those who don't think they do. Cheers to all who have celebrations happening. Smooth Sailing! ☺️☺️☺️ Gerry

THAT'S the rock!!! That's the one where neither DS nor I could remember exactly where we were, but I told him it was holy, to touch it, and pray. Thanks @sailingdutchy! @smitty34877I'm so glad Tana's new bed arrived - how fortunate your DSIL was able to assist in dismantling the old one, as well as transferring Tana into the new bed. @bennybear Happy Angel Birthday to your DF and DGF. Stay well everyone!

Good morning, thanks for the Fleet Report and Daily! I usually don't have to act happy, as I'm normally a happy, upbeat person. We do a lot of recycling - everything from kitchen composting to donations of clothing. This year our city has decided to go with 3 different sizes of trash bins and we've put in a request for a medium sized one as our large bin is rarely even half full. On the other hand, our recycling and compost bins always have lots in them. If the Goddess of Fertility shows up, I'm going to whack her with a frying pan and send her packing! A little late to the party this morning; DH had a very restless night. He was up and down like a jack in the box - trouble with his CPAP hose coming apart, needing a drink, needing to piddle, getting tangled up in the blankets. As a result, I didn't sleep much either, so I'm thinking a nap is in my future for this afternoon. It's bright and sunny out there this morning and it looks like we should have warm temps (+7) which will help the glaciers recede from the front and back yards. Today is the only warm one we'll get this week, though, as the rest of days we're back to below 0, so we'll take what we can get. @seagarsmoker how's your new job going? @NickelpennyI'd have been in tears as well, but what a thoughtful thing for your young fellow to do for you. We were in Ashdod - Jerusalem in 2009 with our family; I recall a very long day of touring and when we arrived at one religious site, our son asked "Where are we again?" to which my response was "Honey, I can't remember, but I know this rock is holy, just touch it and pray." LOL Another drink that would be one and done; I'm not sure I could walk straight after finishing it. I'd like the wine, but oh my, not the price! We do love pot roast, with both of us enjoying the carrots and celery, but that's what we grew up with, so it's comfort food for us. We've got leftover chicken from last night's dinner and more asparagus that I'll put in the air fryer that we can enjoy with coleslaw at the kitchen table tonight. And wine. Prayers for everyone who is in need, in pain, in grief, and in turmoil. Cheers to all with celebrations. Smooth Sailing! ☺️☺️☺️ Gerry

Hoping everyone has a fabulous cruise!!! I'm out of here for this week - thanks Dave, and Leanne for the camera work and for the thread. Thanks to all the rest of the sail-away gang, too. Till next time!

@Scrapnana caught you!

Toots!!!!

Here comes @Scrapnana!

Better late than never!

No toots!!!

Yayyyy

Just looked online to see that the Hyatt Pier 66 hotel where the other PTZ webcam used to be is expecting to be open in late 2024. I wonder if they'll agree to have a camera again for us to be able to watch the ships?

Pretty amazing zoom on that camera!!

Those were some serious toots!

Toot

The Ascent is moving at a good clip; no PP for her today!

Kiteboarding looks like a lots of fun - for somebody other than me. LOL

What a beautiful day to be out there on the deck of ANY ship; +31C (87F) . . . sigh.

It looked like the Princess ship was building up a head of steam, but now it's gone. If the Ascent could get her Ascend out of the way, we could get this show on the road!

Departure toots - lots!

Checking in.

Good morning, thanks for the Fleet Report and Daily! We don't have Campfire Girls in Canada - at least not that I know of. It's important to trust your doctor, but the reverse also applies. Not a fan of corned beef. Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone! For most of my life I believed I was part Irish from my birth father - until I had my DNA tested and nope, not even a hint of Irish. I guess my birth mother hoped the Irishman was the father??? Anyway, it's a fun day to celebrate something, enjoy the company of others and maybe even have some green beer. I thought this might be fun; I'm Giddy Bejesus, who might you be? Not a lot happening here except it's gotten colder overnight; currently we're sitting at -13C (9F), with a high of 0. Looking ahead though, we should have some serious melting tomorrow with a predicted high of +8 (46) which will be nice. @ScrapnanaBon Voyage; have a wonderful cruise! @irishjimwishing you & your DH a very Happy Anniversary! I'd like to try the drink of the day, but it sounds like a Hurricane in that you'd really only need 1 or you'd be wobbly for a while. The wine sounds nice, but is out of my price range, and I don't care for corned beef, so will pass on the menu suggestion. I've got a couple of chicken breasts thawing that will be crumb coated and put into the air fryer along with parmesan garlic asparagus to be served with baked baby potatoes at the kitchen table tonight. And wine. Prayers for everyone who is in need, in pain, in grief, or in intolerable situations. Cheers to all who have celebrations today. Smooth Sailing! ☺️☺️☺️ Gerry

@cruising sister OMG, what a sweet little leprechaun our dear little Murphy is!!! @Haljo1935go ahead and rant; it sounds like you've had a heck of a day. I do have a suggestion with the toothpaste thing, though. I keep my travel toothpaste container and keep refilling it from my big tube. It takes a bit of work, because you have to make an air pocket in the receiving (little) tube, but squeezing out of the big into the little is quite satisfying - until it starts coming out of the top and ends up all over your hands when you're not paying attention. LOL I usually use my travel size tube about 3 or 4 times before replacing it entirely. Failing that, you can use a small travel bottle (the kind you'd use for lotion with the little nozzle) and fill it with toothpaste. Just a thought. @irishjim Happy 63rd Anniversary to you and your DW for tomorrow!