Rare richwmn Posted May 23, 2021 #1 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Today is Lucky Penny Day, World Turtle Day, and National Taffy Day Life is the art of drawing sufficient conclusions from insufficient premises. - Samuel Butler Meal suggestion for today - Sweet Potato Beef Stew Drink of the Day - Rum Punch Wine of the day - Clos du Bois Chardonnay - California - White Port of the Day - Luanda AngolaAt Sea Ionian Sea Volendam Operations off Corfu GRAt Sea Mediterranean Sea Eurodam Destination Limasol CY eta 5/25At Sea Pacific Koningsdam Destination San Diego eta Today Noordam Destination La Paz MX eta 5/24Corfu GR ZaandamGreat Stirrup Cay Nieuw StatendamLa Paz MX Westerdam Anchorage Zuiderdam AnchorageLong Beach Nieuw Amsterdam AnchorageTorquay UK OosterdamVenice IT Rotterdam 33 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portofrome Posted May 23, 2021 #2 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Thank you for the Daily Report. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted May 23, 2021 #3 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Thanks for the info .. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted May 23, 2021 #4 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Good morning and thanks for the Daily Report. Looks like we're going to have a nice spring day here. Sunny, breezy and a high of 17C. An interesting collection of days, but, of course, no pennies in Canada (at least, not in general circulation😉). Please be careful when driving to avoid turtles on the roads as they search for mates and make there way to a nesting site. I love taffy too. Interesting quote. Great meal suggestion, I look forward to seeing a recipe. The drink of the day and the wine should be good too. Another port I have not visited, so thanks in advance to those who will post pictures. Sending prayers for all on the Care List. A toast to all who have something to celebrate. Stay safe. 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted May 23, 2021 #5 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Good morning and thanks for the update. I can’t wait for some cooler temperatures. another 90 degrees and humid day here. I’m off to church early today. The senior pastor of our sister church is retiring after 40 years to the day of his ordination 🙏❤️ Blessings and prayers to all on our lists. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted May 23, 2021 #6 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Good morning. Always pick up a penny when I see one on the ground. Turtles and Taffy, interesting combination. And the quote is interesting as well. Not sure about the meal, sweet potatoes in a stew doesn't appeal to me. Have not been to Angola, looking forward to the photo's. Had a wonderful day yesterday cruising the canals in Lake Placid on a pontoon. So relaxing. Prayers and toasts to our lists. Stay safe, social distance, and please continue to wear your mask. Rum Punch: Ingredients 1 cup of orange juice 1 cup of pineapple juice 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup rum 1/4 cup dark rum 1/2 cup of grenadine In a pitcher, combine the juices, the rum, and the grenadine. Stir. Pour into ice-filled glasses and serve with an orange slice and maraschino cherries. 30 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted May 23, 2021 #7 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Thank you for today’s Daily, Rich! Jacqui & Roy, thank you for our lists! Summer & Debbie, I really appreciate the recipe digging you do! Just a quick pop in before an early morning hike with Bindi. And I have promised myself I am getting in my pool today, so it better be warm enough. Have a super day everyone! Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! ************* All released vintages of this Chardonnay have very good ratings and reasonable prices, so you can’t go wrong. The info below focuses on the 2016 vintage which has an average price of $13.00! Winemaker Notes Brilliant silver straw yellow in color. Intense aromas of apple blossom, ripe pear, and sweet lemon drop are complemented by toasty oak, spice, and cream. In the mouth, the silky texture of the wine is overlaid with bright, juicy flavors of ripe apple and pear for a long and fresh finish. This crisp, refreshing Chardonnay will complement a variety of foods, including fish prepared in lemon butter sauce, pasta in cream sauce, and herb-roasted chicken. WW89 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com: Clos du Bois, one of California's longest standing names in the marketplace continues to be a popular choice for the consumer basket satisfying those who are looking for well-made, no-nonsense wines. The 2016 Chardonnay is a workhorse on the dinner table. TASTING NOTES: This wine is fresh, pert, and crisp. Its aromas and flavors of ripe apples and tart citrus should pair famously with grilled shrimp over a bed of salad greens and other crunchy vegetables. 29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted May 23, 2021 #8 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Thanks for the Daily, Rich and our morning smile 🙂 Lucky Penny Day reminds me of that old rhyme. See a penny pick it up, all the day you’ll have good luck. No luck here as no pennies. World Turtle day is so important. There are sanctuaries that support and help the eggs hatch which need our support. Love Taffy but my teeth don’t. That quote of Butler’s is a good one and right on! YAY, another white wine. Looking forward to hearing cat’s description. @1ANGELCATfeel free to send some of your heat our way. It was miserably cold yesterday with a cold rain and a cold wind. All my babies had to stay inside and I got nothing done outside. Depressing. Sadly they are calling for the same type of weather today. If the sun peaks out for a few hours before the next deluge, I’m going to try to get some planters arranged at least. Depressing, I see wine on the menu tonight. Today’s Care List: Kakalina and prayers for possible surgery Welfare of furloughed crews Garlictown recovery from arm surgery StLouisCruisers’s DS surgery recovery & DB’s struggle with insurance to pay for operation 57redbird’s DH’s recovery, rehab and she as caregiver St. Louis Sal’s drug trial Sharon in Az’s ear Mary229’s 2 sisters with lymphoma. NextOne’s DH sent back to hospital from rehab Garden Club participants - don’t forget to give your new climbing vines a little hand or help until they find their way up their trellises, fences, etc. Prayers for everyone on the Care list & for those that need them and 🥂 to those on the Celebratory / Shout Out list. Have a great Sunday everyone! Stay safe and please don’t forget your masks 😷 31 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted May 23, 2021 #9 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Thank you for the Sunday Daily, Rich, and Kazu for continuing the care list. While I love taffy, I really shouldn't be eating it. I suspect Lucky Pennies are a bit of an anachronism in Canada where I think many are celebrating Victoria Day weekend. A big salute to turtles. The quote is very interesting. I've never been to Angola. The beef stew sounds nice. 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 23, 2015. Celebrations and Shoutouts: Welcome aboard Mike07 Teachers, school workers and at home surrogates Front Line Health Care Workers Cease fire in Palestine Jabs for HAL crew (While we haven’t heard specifically I suspect Ft. Lauderdale and Los Angeles besides San Deigo) Easing cruise restrictions My continuing improvement JazzyV accepted for her study First jab for Vict0riann’s DD in Gander USNA Class of 24 completing Plebe Year Kazu covering for me and Sabine, HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy 35 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted May 23, 2021 #10 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Happy Sunday to all! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted May 23, 2021 #11 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Good morning, everyone. It was a late night last night, mainly because of the neighbor's dog who barked until the wee hours. Every time I would drift off to sleep, the dog would start in. I'm all for the turtles, but don't care for taffy. Every time we traveled between our home in Michigan and Grandma's home in New York, my parents bought us taffy. I suspect that was because it shut us up for a while. Can you imagine 550 miles with six kids in the car? Today is another warm one with the possibility of showers tonight. We actually need them as we haven't had a drop of rain in two weeks now. We go from one extreme to another. The drink sounds kind of sweet to me, but I'll take the wine. Today's meal is a good one for a cold night. We might want to store the recipe for later. It says it does freeze well, so you could make a batch and put it in your version of an ice cave. I think the sweet potatoes give it some interest. I have a soup recipe that uses sweet potatoes and they are good. https://damndelicious.net/2019/02/16/sweet-potato-beef-stew/ 25 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Viewer Posted May 23, 2021 #12 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Thanks for the daily, Happy to celebrate turtle day, its nesting season here in South Florida and it looks like there was another nest made last night on the beach. Waiting for "turtle man" to do his morning rounds and inspect it. If it is a nest it will be cordoned off so no beach beds or walkers disturb it. So far there are 3 nests I can see from my balcony this season. The county park system has a program where you can sign up and watch the babies being released, we try to do it every year. These are from nests that have to be relocated for safety. It is so hard watching the hatchlings as they struggle to go to the ocean, but they cannot be helped due to state regulations. M 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Boston Posted May 23, 2021 #13 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Thanks for the daily report Rich and good morning dailyites. I hope that I find a lucky penny today. I think turtles are cool but I don’t eat much taffy. The meal today doesn’t really grab me but I love a well made rum punch. The quote is very true. I haven’t been to today’s port so I can’t wait to see others’ photos. Have a nice Sunday everyone, prayers to all on the list. We have some planting to finish up before it gets too hot today, too early for this kind of heat. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted May 23, 2021 #14 Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) Good Sunday morning everyone! Another sunny and warm day in Georgia. I'm happy to hear it's Lucky Penny Day. I always pick up a penny for good luck, though they are usually in tough shape when I find them. I love turtles (except snapping turtles) and rescue them from harm whenever I can. As a child we had the tiny ones for pets in our rooms. I can skip Taffy Day - a bit hard to chew. As for sweet potato beef stew, I'm not sure of that combination but I'd try it once just to see. @summer slopeI had no idea there was a Lake Placid in Florida. It sounds like a very restful day floating around on a pontoon boat enjoying the scenery. Thanks to @richwmnfor today's Daily, and the same to @kazufor her contribution and help here. Great to see @rafinmdback here dipping his toes into the water with our celebration list. Prayers for all who need it and cheers for those who have reason to celebrate. I was hoping to be able to take a few people off the care list but so far, nope! From reading CC I think the cruise lines are also giving vaccines to crew in Port Canaveral. The faster that can be done the better. So happy with the moves to get cruise lines cruising this year. Today's port of Luanda, Angola is scheduled for us on Nov. 30, 2022, only 18 months from now. We've all missed a lot of ports in the past 14 months but I hope we can rectify that situation quickly once things start moving faster. I hope we see a few photos of Luanda today. Start digging into the archives. With DH gone all day yesterday I got busy (between peeks at the Daily) and did the week's laundry, swiffered/dust mopped the entire main level of my house, and cleaned two windows inside and out in the upstairs sunroom that we use for observing the scenery behind us. The other windows are blocked by furniture which I couldn't move by myself. Just this past week we've been seeing one deer who visits the area between our house and the golf course. One night he stood there for 30 minutes munching on grass and wildflowers. I also pulled weeds in the pine straw on two sides of the house, then cleaned all 5 toilets. The last is not my favorite chore, but if I don't do them all on the same day I forget which one needs cleaning next. It's best to keep them on a routine, sort of like doing the laundry on Saturday and the sheets on Sunday. That way you never get off track. Let's see what I can get done today. Edited May 23, 2021 by StLouisCruisers 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted May 23, 2021 #15 Share Posted May 23, 2021 No sweet potatoes for me, this will be mine today,veal saltimbocca al la romana: 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superoma Posted May 23, 2021 #16 Share Posted May 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, Sir PMP said: No sweet potatoes for me, this will be mine today,veal saltimbocca al la romana: Looks good! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasick Sailor Posted May 23, 2021 #17 Share Posted May 23, 2021 1 hour ago, cat shepard said: Thank you for today’s Daily, Rich! Jacqui & Roy, thank you for our lists! Summer & Debbie, I really appreciate the recipe digging you do! Just a quick pop in before an early morning hike with Bindi. And I have promised myself I am getting in my pool today, so it better be warm enough. Have a super day everyone! Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! ************* All released vintages of this Chardonnay have very good ratings and reasonable prices, so you can’t go wrong. The info below focuses on the 2016 vintage which has an average price of $13.00! Winemaker Notes Brilliant silver straw yellow in color. Intense aromas of apple blossom, ripe pear, and sweet lemon drop are complemented by toasty oak, spice, and cream. In the mouth, the silky texture of the wine is overlaid with bright, juicy flavors of ripe apple and pear for a long and fresh finish. This crisp, refreshing Chardonnay will complement a variety of foods, including fish prepared in lemon butter sauce, pasta in cream sauce, and herb-roasted chicken. WW89 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com: Clos du Bois, one of California's longest standing names in the marketplace continues to be a popular choice for the consumer basket satisfying those who are looking for well-made, no-nonsense wines. The 2016 Chardonnay is a workhorse on the dinner table. TASTING NOTES: This wine is fresh, pert, and crisp. Its aromas and flavors of ripe apples and tart citrus should pair famously with grilled shrimp over a bed of salad greens and other crunchy vegetables. Thank you Ann for today's wine review. I drink this quite a bit. It's a good table wine. Have fun with Bindi, and wear a wet suit if your pool is too cold.. lol 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunnorl Posted May 23, 2021 #18 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Good Morning from a warm and sunny day at the beach. Finally the wind has died down, so it should be better today. Boat races continue today. Yesterday they had to cancel some of the smaller boat races because of the surf. Going to do it all today. Will be a very noisy day! This is turtle nesting season, so we will celebrate the turtles. No taffy for me anymore, although I do like it. Have not been to todays port. Waiting for the pictures. Love seeing all the pictures. @StLouisCruisers They are vaccinating the crews at Port Canaveral. Royal Caribbean Ship there yesterday. Almost like the "old days" with ships coming and going. Great to see! Yesterday I was the plant waterer. 2 of my neighbors are away and I am watering the plants. One of them has a lot! Hopefully they will survive me for another 2 weeks! Be safe and enjoy today 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted May 23, 2021 #19 Share Posted May 23, 2021 48 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said: From reading CC I think the cruise lines are also giving vaccines to crew in Port Canaveral. The faster that can be done the better. So happy with the moves to get cruise lines cruising this year. Yes they are getting the vaccine shots. Videos have been on Orlando TV channels. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted May 23, 2021 #20 Share Posted May 23, 2021 11 minutes ago, cunnorl said: Yesterday I was the plant waterer. 2 of my neighbors are away and I am watering the plants. One of them has a lot! Hopefully they will survive me for another 2 weeks! Oh my! One of the reasons I cruise earlier in spring and later in Fall. I wouldn’t want to impose on anyone to water all my planters. That gives me the idea that tomorrow’s garden club tip will be how to avoid having to water so much - be sure to share it with your neighbours with all those plants 😉 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingbums Posted May 23, 2021 #21 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Thank you everyone for sharing and caring😀. Prayers for all. Happy Sunday. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty34877 Posted May 23, 2021 #22 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Good morning and thanks for the lists,recipes,quote and port of the day. I keep the green thumbed DD in the loop with the gardening tips and they are appreciated as well. My children grew up in an apartment and I notice they have both taken to gardening in their adult lives. As long as I keep away from the plants they seem to do well. It is another warm day here but we are planning our first outdoor BBQ for later in the day. It was fun to make potato salad again and find a new dessert recipe. We decided on "icebox cake" from our childhoods-the whipped cream and chocolate wafer delight. I will save the recipe for another day. I look forward to pictures. DH and I worked with a great woman from Angola who told us so much about her country. Her food was to die for. Terry 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassy~one Posted May 23, 2021 #23 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Good Morning Everyone. Have an amazing day! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garlictown Posted May 23, 2021 #24 Share Posted May 23, 2021 👍Thank You for the Daily, Rich @richwmn and to Jacqui @kazu for the Care List and now to Roy @rafinmd for the the Celebration List! 😊 We have been to the port of the day and will be looking forward to some photos. 😉 My daughter~in~law prefers Chardonnay so any that is "buttery" will be her favorite. More countries phasing out the penny..Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Sweden and Canada. 🙏 Prayers for all in need...we'll be listening to our church service from home. 🎧 Katie 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garlictown Posted May 23, 2021 #25 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Opps....have NOT been to the port in Angola. 🙃 Also, taffy and I do not get along...one bad experience and off to the dentist.😮 Katie 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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