Rare richwmn Posted February 16, 2021 #1 Share Posted February 16, 2021 today is Do a Grouch a Favor Day, Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday, and National Innovation Day Those who in quarrels interpose, must often wipe a bloody nose. Meal suggestion for today - Mexican Bubble Pizza Drink of the Day - Sangria Wine of the day - Michele Chiarlo 2017 Cipressi (Nizza) Piedmont at Sea English Channel Oosterdam destination Torquay eta today at Sea Pacific Koningsdam Nieuw Amsterdam destination Long Beach eta 2/17 Noordam destination La Paz MX eta 2/20 Westerdam La Paz MX Anchorage Zuiderdam Great Stirrup Cay Anchorage Nieuw Statendam Torquay Eurodam Volendam Zaandam 25 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted February 16, 2021 #2 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Thank you for the Mardi Gras Daily, Rich. Here's a salute to the innovators and those who do nice things for grouches. I like the quote, and wait to see more about the Mexican Bubble Pizza. I goofed yesterday and my alternate meal suggestion was actually from February 16, so here's the one for February 15. It's Chilled Sour Cherry Soup, Fresh Fruit with Peach Schnappes, Braised Lamb Shank, and Peach Crisp, as served on MS Zaandam February 15, 2012. Today's care list: NextOne DH awaiting ankle reconstruction Caregiver Gsel and her DH battling Alzheimers myself facing cardiac surgery RIP D. Roger Ferguson Seasick Sailor’s friends Those losing power superoma recovering from lumpectomy HAL (and other crews) and Krazy Kruisers and Joe Today's Celebrations and Shoutouts: Teachers, school workers and at home surrogates Front Line Health Care Workers Me home temporarily The Grand Canyon Mardi Gras float houses Vaccinators This community and Sabine, HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) I believe Himself should be either back in Illinois or returning today. A special shoutout that doesn't quite fit in the list goes to Roger's first wife's sister (She died in 2004). Kathy has kept in touch with Roger all these years and is a physician who has served as a primary resource and family point of contact for all these years. Thank you Kathy, Roy 28 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted February 16, 2021 #3 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Good morning. Cold and snowy (again) here today. I'm doing a grouch a favour and letting him sleep in. I guess I'll get the snowblower out later. Love that little poem you quoted. I'll google that recipe, not sure what we'll have for supper tonight, thanks for the suggestion. Sending prayers for everyone, and an extra one for dear Roy. Stay safe. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted February 16, 2021 #4 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Good morning, strangely it is almost 60 degrees right now but windy. Not sure the ferries are running so good thing we don’t want to leave! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portofrome Posted February 16, 2021 #5 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Thank you for the Daily Report. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted February 16, 2021 #6 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Thanks for the Daily, Rich and our morning smile 🙂 Lots of grouchy people these days. Thankfully there are championship soccer games on today so I’ll let my grouch watch them all 😉 It’s easy these days to feel grouchy so I try to do this as much as I can: A big thumbs up to Marci Gras and the innovators! Love the quote and ever so true. Mexican Bubble Pizza and sangria go well together. I think we’ll go for regular pizza as I can cook it early and then if we lose power reheat it in the microwave. Why is it that the weatherman is always right when the forecast is bad? The storm is here and is going to stay all day 😔 Big warnings on power outages. I hope that doesn’t come to pass. It’s no fun losing power in winter. This applies to everyone who has been hit by the storm not just Canadians: While a lot of us are stuck in our homes hunkered down from covid or the storm, let’s remember one good thing about being at home: Prayers for those on Roy’s Care list & for those that need them and a toast to everyone on the Celebratory / Shout Out list. Have a good Tuesday everyone! Stay warm and safe and please don’t forget your masks 😷 32 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted February 16, 2021 #7 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Good morning. It's been raining all night, our ground is so saturated. Love do a grouch a favor day. Happy Fat Tuesday! And what would we do without innovators. The meal sounds interesting, can't wait to see the recipe. Took me awhile to figure out the poem. Prayers and virtual hugs to our list, especially Roy, and toasts to the others. Stay safe, social distance, and wear your mask. Sangria: Original recipe yields 6 servings Ingredient Checklist ½ cup brandy ¼ cup lemon juice ⅓ cup frozen lemonade concentrate ⅓ cup orange juice 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red wine ½ cup triple sec 1 lemon, sliced into rounds 1 orange, sliced into rounds 1 lime, sliced into rounds ¼ cup white sugar (Optional) 8 maraschino cherries 2 cups carbonated water (Optional) Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 In a large pitcher or bowl, mix together the brandy, lemon juice, lemonade concentrate, orange juice, red wine, triple sec, and sugar. Float slices of lemon, orange and lime, and maraschino cherries in the mixture. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor. For a fizzy sangria, add club soda just before serving. 23 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted February 16, 2021 #8 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Thanks for the info ... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagarsmoker Posted February 16, 2021 #9 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Thank you for the daily report! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted February 16, 2021 #10 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Good morning and thanks for the update. Here in Pennsylvania Dutch country it’s Fasnacht day. A fasnacht is a raised potato donut- no hole is cut in the center- it was traditionally fried in lard , the point was to use up the fats before Lent. It can be eaten plain, powdered sugar or with molasses. We never did get ice last night, just rain. Blessings and prayers to all on our lists. 27 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted February 16, 2021 #11 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Good morning, everyone. We weathered the storm last night, but didn't get as much snow as predicted. My plow guys came, but it doesn't look like it. I guess I'll have to go out and finish what they left. We got more ice than snow and that may be part of the problem. Today's meal sounds good. I'd tweak the recipe a bit. There are a couple of versions. One version is done in the slow cooker and the other in the oven. I'll post them both. I think instead of tomato soup, I would use pizza topping or tomato sauce with some herbs and seasonings. Slow cooker version: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mexican-bubble-pizza/ Traditional oven recipe: https://fabulesslyfrugal.com/recipes/mexican-bubble-pizza/ 23 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted February 16, 2021 #12 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Good morning everyone. Up early for a podiatrist appointment. We had freezing rain last night, but the temps are in the low 40s so I’m hoping the roads are OK. Last night DH finally found a site open to register for the vaccine. It asked him to fax the front and back of his insurance card, but there was no fax number. This is getting ridiculously frustrating. Stay safe everyone and double mask. Carol 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted February 16, 2021 #13 Share Posted February 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, mamaofami said: Last night DH finally found a site open to register for the vaccine. It asked him to fax the front and back of his insurance card, but there was no fax number. This is getting ridiculously frustrating. Was that a requirement. In Maryland the language about health insurance is in the signup but greyed out and no questions are asked about Insurance. I got my first jab without ever being asked about insurance. I think the signup was hastily adapted from an existing application and there are some vestiges of un-needed information. Roy 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted February 16, 2021 #14 Share Posted February 16, 2021 9 minutes ago, 1ANGELCAT said: Here in Pennsylvania Dutch country it’s Fasnacht day. A fasnacht is a raised potato donut- no hole is cut in the center- it was traditionally fried in lard , the point was to use up the fats before Lent. It can be eaten plain, powdered sugar or with molasses. Or in my family, Fasnacht is the maiden surname of my great-great-grandmother. She was born in McConnellsburg, PA 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted February 16, 2021 #15 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Thank you for today’s Daily, Rich! Cheers to the Innovators! I am sure I will find a grouch somewhere today & I will do something nice for her or him. The Mardi Gras float houses are amazing & innovative! Roy, hope you are doing well. Thank you for keeping our lists and your sunrise pictures! Morning Dailyites! Thought provoking quote. Love Sangria, both red and white varieties. The meal sounds yummy. I suspect I would prefer the oven version, so thank you for posting both, Debbie! Some pretty intense Tstorms last night, but they seemed to have cleared out the humidity that has been hanging around. I foresee a long walk in Bindi’s future. Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone. ******* This Italian red has excellent ratings for all released vintages. And a very reasonable price. One online distributor offers it for $13.99 - with a $50 minimum order. Enjoy the descriptions. Ahhh, that “whiff of graphite”! Winemaker Notes #35 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 of 2020 Intense ruby red. The nose is surprising for its clarity and elegance, red fruit, mature cherry, raspberry and the sweet notes of tobacco. Complex, structured and impresses for its fresh softness and roundness; pleasing savory finish. Ideal pairings include cured meats, filled pastas, red meat. WE94 Wine Enthusiast: Vinous aromas of just-pressed grapes, fragrant blue flower and mature blueberry form the inviting nose along with whiffs of graphite and underbrush. Chewy and delicious, the smooth concentrated palate doles out succulent black cherry, crushed blackberry, star anise and a hint of game alongside velvety tannins. Drink through 2025. WS92 Wine Spectator: Rich and ripe, featuring a mouthful of black cherry, blackberry, pomegranate and spice flavors. Dense, yet remains balanced, with bright acidity and firm tannins for support. Shows terrific purity and length. 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted February 16, 2021 #16 Share Posted February 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, rafinmd said: Was that a requirement. In Maryland the language about health insurance is in the signup but greyed out and no questions are asked about Insurance. I got my first jab without ever being asked about insurance. I think the signup was hastily adapted from an existing application and there are some vestiges of un-needed information. Roy I agree, Roy. That happened here, too. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cunnorl Posted February 16, 2021 #18 Share Posted February 16, 2021 23 minutes ago, rafinmd said: Was that a requirement. In Maryland the language about health insurance is in the signup but greyed out and no questions are asked about Insurance. I got my first jab without ever being asked about insurance. I think the signup was hastily adapted from an existing application and there are some vestiges of un-needed information. Roy It must be different here in Florida In Brevard county where I live they asked for my insurance information. I actually received it in Orange County ( Orlando) and they also asked for it. The Publix site is also asking for insurance info. Overcast and rainy here today. But temps in the 70s. Stay safe everyone and please wear your masks. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted February 16, 2021 #19 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Good morning, thanks for the Daily! I'd say I live with a grouch, but I really don't; he's a very even-tempered man and I'm fortunate to be at his side. He says that a lot. LOL Fat Tuesday suits me fine, as do other days of the week! And what would we do without the innovators of the world? I feel bad for all who are in the path of that horrible winter storm, from Missisippi all the way through to the Maritime provinces. Here on the "frozen tundra" storms like that are commonplace, and we have ways of dealing with them with alternate heat sources, generators, etc., but many don't. Sending prayers and good vibes to everyone suffering the wrath of Mother Nature. Today is Shrove Tuesday so we'll have shroves for dinner - a tradition in our house since I was a child. I'll make up pancakes, bacon, saskatoon berry fruit topping, and my fave - peanut butter and maple syrup. DH almost gagged the first time he saw me putting that on pancakes, but when he tried it, he liked it. And wine. I spent time yesterday doing a tutorial for a friend on how to make 3-D masks; I used my little iPad mini and was able to use the voice to text feature. It was so easy - now I'll email it to her along with a couple of short videos so she can make them as well. Speaking of wine - whiffs of graphite and underbrush, chewy? It almost sounds like bubble tea with tapioca pearls. LOL On the other hand, I LOVE Sangria, and can't wait for the warm weather to come back so I/we can actually appreciate a pitcher of it while sitting outside on the deck. Prayers for everyone who needs them, and even for those who don't think they do. Extra prayers and hugs for Roy. Raising the wine glasses tonight to toast all on the happy list. Be well, stay safe, keep warm, wash your hands and wear your mask(s). Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂 Gerry 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted February 16, 2021 #20 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Marion County Health Department only asks to see driver's license. Form doesn't ask for SSN or Insurance info - just address and phone number. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted February 16, 2021 #21 Share Posted February 16, 2021 40 minutes ago, dfish said: I'd tweak the recipe a bit. There are a couple of versions. One version is done in the slow cooker and the other in the oven. I'll post them both. I think instead of tomato soup, I would use pizza topping or tomato sauce with some herbs and seasonings. Thanks for the recipe as always, Debbie 🙂 I completely agree with your tweaking. I’d probably pass on the ground beef and use a nice Italian sausage instead too. 😄 I didn’t know there was a slow cooker recipe. Two outlets in the kitchen work with the generator when we lose power so I could make this! Much appreciated. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted February 16, 2021 #22 Share Posted February 16, 2021 🌺Good Morning everyone!! Thank you to Rich for today’s quotes! So far fingers crossed that I don’t get any grouches today LOL! So far everyone is kind with big smiles with the vaccines 👍 🌺Hope you are doing well Roy and my prayers go out to you as always. 🌺Jacqui❤️❤️ Thank you so much for AS ALWAYS HELPING on Roy’s behalf so he can relax, get well and know he has an angel helping!!! Your so kind. 🌺Summer love Sangria !!! Brings me back to Postitano. 🍷 🌺Debbie, your version of the pizza sounds good! Never heard of this before BUT I would be willing to try this👍 ❤️❤️ To my sisters Ann and Joy! Think if you guys everyday! Sorry about all the snow and cold in Texas! Saw it on the news last night! And Florida is getting a lot of rain too!! I am up early at 5Am!😳 heading out soon will be getting the vaccines out of freezer to thaw for this later this am. ❤️Have a wonderful day all Denise😊 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted February 16, 2021 #23 Share Posted February 16, 2021 45 minutes ago, dfish said: I think instead of tomato soup, I would use pizza topping or tomato sauce with some herbs and seasonings. ... Traditional oven recipe: https://fabulesslyfrugal.com/recipes/mexican-bubble-pizza/ The oven method has a link to Bubble Pizza. I'll use that with hamburger, salsa and Mexican cheese blend tonight as well as keeping the Italian version for another night. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageGeo Posted February 16, 2021 #24 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Good morning and thanks for the Daily! The local weatherman just came on and said that the temperature in Wichita dropped from -10 to -16 an hour ago. Hoping we can avoid the rolling blackouts, and sure looking forward to that 40 they say we'll make it to this weekend. It was odd seeing snow on the beach at Galveston, and to hear Louisiana having parts of every major interstate closed for snow coverage. Strange news is becoming commonplace... It was reported yesterday morning here that vaccination was on hold due to the weather only to see on the news last night that the lines had simply been moved indoors. The level is finally down to 70 and over, so there has been progress. Warmer thoughts.... we enjoyed a colorful sunrise as we sailed into Puerto Chiapas a year ago. Stay safe and healthy. And warm, if you can. Have a great day! Lori & George 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted February 16, 2021 #25 Share Posted February 16, 2021 15 minutes ago, cunnorl said: It must be different here in Florida In Brevard county where I live they asked for my insurance information. I actually received it in Orange County ( Orlando) and they also asked for it. The Publix site is also asking for insurance info. Overcast and rainy here today. But temps in the 70s. Stay safe everyone and please wear your masks. It is bizarre. Neither Flagler nor Volusia counties are asking for insurance info. At least the county sites aren’t. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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