Rare richwmn Posted January 29, 2021 #1 Share Posted January 29, 2021 [color=green]today is National Puzzle Day, Curmudgeon's Day, and National Big Wig Day [/color] There's an old proverb that says just about whatever you want it to. Meal suggestion for today - Italian Beef Hoagies Drink of the Day - Bellini Wine of the day - Brady Vineyard 2018 Zinfandel (Paso Robles) Central Coast at Sea Pacific Nieuw Amsterdam Noordam Westerdam Zuiderdam Long Beach Anchorage Koningsdam Great Stirrup Cay Nieuw Statendam Torquay Eurodam Oosterdam Volendam Zaandam 22 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted January 29, 2021 #2 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Thank you for the Friday (for real) Daily, Rich. I hope I am not being too much of a Curmudgeon. My puzzle of choice is Sudoku. I think we have too many self appointed big wigs. So true on the quote. I'll pass on the Hoagie. My alternative is Chilled Apple Vichyssoise, Celebration of Fruit Cocktail, and Penang Red Curry Coconut Chicken, as served on MS Masdam January 29, 2015. Today's care list: Mrs Vmax undergoing radiation treatment Caregiver Gsel and her DH battling Alzheimers NextOne DH with Renal Cancer RIP Cicely Tyson Mamaofami’s friend’s final days, but resting comfortably HAL (and other crews) Kazu’s nephew and her BIL’s mom and Krazy Kruisers and Joe Today's Celebrations and Shoutouts: Occasional posters including St.Louis Sal Teachers, school workers and at home surrogates Front Line Health Care Workers A good appointment for cat shepard Suture remover for Marley Serendipitous jab for lazey1 Covid sniffing dogs for NBA and Sabine, HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy 20 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted January 29, 2021 #3 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Good morning. It's Friday! Thanks for the Daily. Great collection of days. I love puzzles, especially crossword and sudoku. I can be a curmudgeon sometimes. I don't have any wigs, big or otherwise. The quote is spot on! Thanks for the meal suggestions, but I think we will do take out from a local restaurant. Praying for everyone. Have a wonderful day. Stay safe. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobieb Posted January 29, 2021 #4 Share Posted January 29, 2021 National Puzzle Day! That is perfect. Our home is overflowing with jigsaw puzzles dropped off by friends who want them out of their homes. We must have finished 20 or more these past months after not doing one for many years. I would love a Bellini as I work on a puzzle. DGS and DD visited after 35 days and that same evening they tested positive, so we are quarantined. Caregivers for my 96 yr old DM can’t come as well as home health workers. 14 days seem like a loooong time! Lots of puzzle time. Thankfully no symptoms here so far and the DD and DGS are having mild symptoms. Thanks for the smile each morning. Double masks. Don’t stop being careful. (message to myself!) 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted January 29, 2021 #5 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Good Friday morning. I'm right today, I think. It's in the low 40's so my brain is frozen. Puzzle day, love it. We have finished close to 50 since things shut down in March. The cat is the big wig in our home. And I joke and call my DH a curmudgeon at times. Great quote!! The meal sounds good as does Roy's. Prayers and virtual hugs to our care list. And a big shout out to the covid sniffing dogs. Stay safe, social distance, and wear your mask. Bellini: A Bellini is a cocktail made with Prosecco and peach purée or nectar. It originated in Venice, Italy. Wikipedia Main alcohol: Prosecco Ingredients: 2 oz Fresh peach purée, 4 oz Prosecco, White peaches Preparation: Pour peach puree into chilled flute, add Prosecco. Stir gently. Served: Straight up; without ice Drinkware: Champagne flute 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted January 29, 2021 #6 Share Posted January 29, 2021 16 minutes ago, doobieb said: National Puzzle Day! That is perfect. Our home is overflowing with jigsaw puzzles dropped off by friends who want them out of their homes. We must have finished 20 or more these past months after not doing one for many years. I would love a Bellini as I work on a puzzle. DGS and DD visited after 35 days and that same evening they tested positive, so we are quarantined. Caregivers for my 96 yr old DM can’t come as well as home health workers. 14 days seem like a loooong time! Lots of puzzle time. Thankfully no symptoms here so far and the DD and DGS are having mild symptoms. Thanks for the smile each morning. Double masks. Don’t stop being careful. (message to myself!) Sending best wishes your way. Roy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted January 29, 2021 #7 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Thank you for today’s Daily, Rich! What a wild combo of days! Love almost any type of puzzle. Most Curmudgeons have hearts of gold. I have too much hair to wear most hats, so never owned any type of wig. I almost want to tag all our Floridian Dailyites on your Florida map. I am just off the very top of the map, but..... Roy, bless you for keeping up with our lists. Both meals sound great. How true is that quote! My first Bellini was at a cocktail hour welcoming me to my hotel in Venice. It was a lovely visit. Today I have to curtail my activities again. My foot is a bit sore when I step down with it, but so far, so good. Again, I thank you all for your support. Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating. Stay well everyone! ****** Zinfandel lovers - add this California 2018 vintage to your list “crushed stones” and all. A stellar rating and a good number of distributors with prices starting at $16.99!Winemaker Notes #14 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 of 2020 The 2018 Brady Vineyard Zinfandel is rich and luxurious, featuring deep crimson color and aromas reminiscent of raspberry, and black pepper with subtle notes of vanilla and spice. On tasting, it shows opulent texture, gentle acidity, and savory bramble berry flavors with a hint of velvety oak that lengthens the finish. WE96 Wine Enthusiast: Dense aromas of black currant, red flowers and charred meat are wrapped in a rocky edge on the nose of this bottling. There is great cohesion to the palate, where rich red fruits are cut by crushed stone flavors, lifted by savory spice and framed by ample acidity and tannins. Editors' Choice. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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doobieb Posted January 29, 2021 #9 Share Posted January 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, rafinmd said: Sending best wishes your way. Roy Thank you, Roy. Remote prayers and good wishes are so helpful. Debbie 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted January 29, 2021 #10 Share Posted January 29, 2021 52 minutes ago, doobieb said: National Puzzle Day! That is perfect. Our home is overflowing with jigsaw puzzles dropped off by friends who want them out of their homes. We must have finished 20 or more these past months after not doing one for many years. I would love a Bellini as I work on a puzzle. DGS and DD visited after 35 days and that same evening they tested positive, so we are quarantined. Caregivers for my 96 yr old DM can’t come as well as home health workers. 14 days seem like a loooong time! Lots of puzzle time. Thankfully no symptoms here so far and the DD and DGS are having mild symptoms. Thanks for the smile each morning. Double masks. Don’t stop being careful. (message to myself!) 6 minutes ago, doobieb said: Thank you, Roy. Remote prayers and good wishes are so helpful. Debbie Hoping you continue to have no symptoms and your family heals quickly. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superoma Posted January 29, 2021 #11 Share Posted January 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, cat shepard said: Thank you for today’s Daily, Rich! What a wild combo of days! Love almost any type of puzzle. Most Curmudgeons have hearts of gold. I have too much hair to wear most hats, so never owned any type of wig. I almost want to tag all our Floridian Dailyites on your Florida map. I am just off the very top of the map, but..... Roy, bless you for keeping up with our lists. Both meals sound great. How true is that quote! My first Bellini was at a cocktail hour welcoming me to my hotel in Venice. It was a lovely visit. Today I have to curtail my activities again. My foot is a bit sore when I step down with it, but so far, so good. Again, I thank you all for your support. Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating. Stay well everyone! ****** Zinfandel lovers - add this California 2018 vintage to your list “crushed stones” and all. A stellar rating and a good number of distributors with prices starting at $16.99!Winemaker Notes #14 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 of 2020 The 2018 Brady Vineyard Zinfandel is rich and luxurious, featuring deep crimson color and aromas reminiscent of raspberry, and black pepper with subtle notes of vanilla and spice. On tasting, it shows opulent texture, gentle acidity, and savory bramble berry flavors with a hint of velvety oak that lengthens the finish. WE96 Wine Enthusiast: Dense aromas of black currant, red flowers and charred meat are wrapped in a rocky edge on the nose of this bottling. There is great cohesion to the palate, where rich red fruits are cut by crushed stone flavors, lifted by savory spice and framed by ample acidity and tannins. Editors' Choice. Because of what you said about where on the map you were, I remembered that we spent our honeymoon in Ormand Beach, soon to be 51 years ago. It was at a little place which has since been swallowed up by high rise hotels or condos. I was enthralled with driving on the beach, which we did, in our 1969 candy apple red convertible. Good times. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted January 29, 2021 #12 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Thanks for the info .. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted January 29, 2021 #13 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Thank you for the daily report and for keeping my friend on the care list. I’m up early today to make a garage door visit from the car to my grandson who is returning to the University of Rochester for his second semester as a freshman. It’s a 12 hour drive round trip and my daughter is planning to go up and back in one day. Hopefully she’ll be back before our expected snow Sunday night. I do a Sudoku puzzle every morning to keep my brain working. A Bellini is interesting because my maiden name is Bellin. Stay safe and double mask. Carol 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted January 29, 2021 #14 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Thanks for the DAILY Flleet report. Green is one of my favorite colors. Since it is Friday, I will be eating fish--probably cod. Roy, thanks for the care list. My best to all posters and readers of this thread. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted January 29, 2021 #15 Share Posted January 29, 2021 28 minutes ago, superoma said: Because of what you said about where on the map you were, I remembered that we spent our honeymoon in Ormand Beach, soon to be 51 years ago. It was at a little place which has since been swallowed up by high rise hotels or condos. I was enthralled with driving on the beach, which we did, in our 1969 candy apple red convertible. Good times. Ahhh, the white sand beaches. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted January 29, 2021 #16 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Well good morning from one Curmudgeon to another 😎. 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted January 29, 2021 #17 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Good morning, everyone. It is a snowy morning here. It snowed off and on all day yesterday and we have a couple inches on the ground. The big thing is the cold. I hate to go out in it, but I do need groceries and I like to go before the weekend. There are just too many people there on the weekend. Today's meal is easy. There is just a long prep time as this is a slow cooker meal. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/italian-beef-hoagies/ Have a great day! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portofrome Posted January 29, 2021 #18 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Thank you for the Daily Report. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted January 29, 2021 #19 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Good morning, thanks for the Daily! I traditionally do 1 puzzle a year, right after Christmas - I take over the dining room table and go to work. In addition, I enjoy Sudoku and word jumbles in the daily newspaper. I called DH a curmudgeon the other day and he said "Yes, and proud of it!" I had a wig in high school, but it wasn't big. A nice meal suggestion today, and one I will make in the future, but for now we have to start eating up some of our leftovers. I'm pretty sure dinner tonight will be turkey soup, beef sheet pan dinner and brownies. And wine. Our Covid numbers are going the wrong direction, now we're all being advised to double mask. I've been making a 3-D type with a pocket, which actually gives 4 layers of protection with the filter, which I'm hoping will help keep people safe. I can't wait until we can all walk around freely once more; I miss our friends and most of all, our family. Prayers for everyone who needs them and even for those who don't think they do. Toasting all with raised wine glasses who are on the celebration list. Stay well, be safe, wash your hands and wear your mask (s)! Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂 Gerry 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingbums Posted January 29, 2021 #20 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Thank you Rich and Roy. Thank you everyone for sharing and caring. Prayers/Peace for all. Stay safe. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobieb Posted January 29, 2021 #21 Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 hour ago, mamaofami said: Hoping you continue to have no symptoms and your family heals quickly. Thank you. So far, so good! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted January 29, 2021 #22 Share Posted January 29, 2021 @doobieb, I wish you and your family the very best; please take care. Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂 Gerry 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted January 29, 2021 #23 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Good morning, all, and thanks to Rich and Roy and the drinks ladies. I think I've made it to the first page. I must be up early - I plan to go to the grocery store in 15 minutes for senior hour. Not that I think anyone pays any attention to the sign outside that says senior hour.... Anyway, it won't be crowded at 7 a.m. We have been double-masking for weeks now, I just hope it works with the new variants around. No vaccine here for a while. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagarsmoker Posted January 29, 2021 #24 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Ty for the daily report and I hope everyone here has a great weekend! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overhead Fred Posted January 29, 2021 #25 Share Posted January 29, 2021 We usually do the crossword, sudoku, and a word jumble from the paper each day. On HAL cruises, I would always search out the puzzle sheets in the Crow's Nest each morning to do with our morning coffees. I think we will have salmon tonight, perhaps with Old Bay seasoning. I'm still thinking about the side dishes. These pictures are from our first HAL cruise in November 2002 over Thanksgiving. This was the sail-away from Saint Thomas - 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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