smitty34877 Posted June 15, 2021 #51 Share Posted June 15, 2021 @cruzn single, I appreciate your thoughts about the diagnosis and I am sure the physicians will do everything they can as she is only 49. Our very close friend passed away from this disease two years ago but he was of course much older and the PF had a different causative process. I have to remind myself that there is still much that can be done and these are early days. It must have been a huge job to be your DH's caretaker and try to do everything else. Thank you again. @StLouisCruisers and @Quartzsite Cruiser, I think DD and I are happy to be of assistance and since we are pretty good in the food arena it keeps us busy. We are a small family here in NY and want to do all we can while she lets us😜. When in doubt,eat! @kazu, I am always touched by your kind heart, thanks! The pictures of Montevideo are magnificent! Terry 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty34877 Posted June 15, 2021 #52 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Sorry, I didn't mean to miss anyone. @cat shepard, thanks for the continued prayers and I cherish being adopted into the family. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingdutchy Posted June 15, 2021 #53 Share Posted June 15, 2021 From the same cruise I posted yesterday some pictures from on the Zaandam Antarctica cruise we also landed in Montevideo , Uruguay . This is a very nice and easy port to start exploring either on a good walking tour or on your own because the heart of the city is so close by. Without too many comments today I hope to show you a few nice pictures of the city and the different customs in this South American country What kind of stuff is in your pipe …………she is thinking……... And when we arrived back on board , after seeing all that meat on the BBQ’s in the city , more meat on the Lido deck . Bet you we will not be able to see that anymore …………... Another lovely day to remember ... Tony 😄 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmot@Sea Posted June 15, 2021 #54 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Good Morning. Here are a few random shots of our stop in Montevideo in 2017. Val 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted June 15, 2021 #55 Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, smitty34877 said: Sorry, I didn't mean to miss anyone. @cat shepard, thanks for the continued prayers and I cherish being adopted into the family. Terry, the last thing you should worry about is this. Be sure to take care of yourself. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmot@Sea Posted June 15, 2021 #56 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Now for a variety of nature shots. I had better stop. Val 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizon chaser 1957 Posted June 15, 2021 #57 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Good morning, all! Nature photography and smiles are important thing to celebrate. Prunes are important too, but not celebrated quite so openly. Roy has picked prime rib again - and the wine of the day would be perfect with it, so that’s pretty hard to beat! We were in Montevideo, Uruguay in early 2020 on the Amsterdam. We arrived at dawn. Heading into town, with the Amsterdam behind us. It’s a perfect port to wander in, and so safe after the towns of Brazil! Right across the street from the pier is a wonderful old part of town designed for pedestrians. Several streets have been turned into pedestrian only avenues, and gradually lead you to three main plazas. The pedestrian streets early in the morning. This is not a city of early risers! And later in the day. The first is Plaza Zabala, centered around a huge old pine with its top missing. The tree contains dozens of green parrot nests, and the parrots swoop in and out of the plaza all day. Some of the parrot condo’s inhabitants. The streets around the plaza are quite noisy! Next is Plaza Constitucion, with a beautiful fountain in the middle. It is home to a large craft market. A vendor selling cups for Yerba Maté. And a vendor of minerals and gemstones. Finally you come to Plaza Indepencia, with the old original city gate and an imposing statue. The plaza is surrounded by government buildings. Entering the plaza through the original city gate. The statue that dominates the plaza. One of the government administration buildings. Can you see me waving? If you go the other way from the pier, you find the old city that is less commercial and polished, and the waterfront with people fishing off the breakwaters. A garage below, residence above, with crumbling ancient masonry and rambling roses. A bar that sells fishing gear, or a hardware store that serves drinks? The Saturday fishermen. I’m not sure they catch any fish, but that isn’t really why they go fishing. The same breakwater from the Amsterdam as we sail away. My printing experiment was a success! It was a way of bundling fabric so it didn’t have to be folded, which limits and sometimes ruins the design. I made a 36” square scarf, and also a T-shirt, just to test the method on different thicknesses of fabric. Im very pleased with this one. I’m leaving the background a clean white. I can see it as a shawl over the right Gala dress. And leaf detail. And the T-shirt, which will be getting a bark dye dip. And of course, Happy Tuesday, with a nod to our beloved BHB’s! 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overhead Fred Posted June 15, 2021 #58 Share Posted June 15, 2021 I didn't see @summer slope weigh in with the cocktail recipe yet. The Americano is equal parts Campari and sweet vermouth over ice, topped off with club soda, and garnished with orange peel. It dates back to the 1860's and I recall seeing it mentioned a few times in Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms". It is a fairly low alcohol cocktail that is "a prime candidate for daytime and preprandial activities" 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybear Posted June 15, 2021 #59 Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) Good morning and thanks all! Especially for all the Uruguay photos! love the Steve Martin quote,. Reminds me of being in the Musee d’orsay when a woman said why are the signs all in French, they could put them in English if they wanted to! I remember thinking but madame you’re in Paris! @kazu love the Trollius photos, was one of my moms favourites! @rafinmd love the celebration of good neighbors! We raised a glass yesterday with two of ours celebrating their 65 th anniversary! @cat shepard aw thanks, but most of the credit goes to my DH. Although I did buy him a professional camera and new huge lens for his upcoming big birthday, He has been published for a gorgeous photo of Greece. The grizzly is mine. A few of my favourite mountain scenes one in Jasper and One in Glacier National Parks. Edited June 15, 2021 by bennybear 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyV Posted June 15, 2021 #60 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Good afternoon. Thanks for the Daily. Good days. I like to do nature photography, use prunes in my Christmas Hutzelbrot and occasionally snack on them, and of course smiles are wonderful. The meal sounds like a good side dish. Americano is my Starbucks drink of choice. I like the wine. I have been to Montevideo on my Zaandam SA/Antarctica cruise. It's cooler here today and finally dry. @smitty34877 It's good that Tana is getting some answers. I know pulmonary fibrosis can be difficult, so prayers that its progression can be halted. Your cooking and care for her DS is wonderful. @mamaofami It's good to hear that Sam is progressing. Oh no on your spill! I'm glad you're only sore. Prayers for the care list and cheers for the celebration list. Approaching Montevideo Zaandam and NCL Norwegian Sun in port Plaza Independencia Palacio Salvo Plaza de Toros, abandoned bull fighting ring, Colonia del Sacromento Street of sighs, with very old houses, Colonia Del Sacromento Buenos Aires in the distance Man drinking maté - the traditional SA drink 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted June 15, 2021 #61 Share Posted June 15, 2021 @smitty34877 I am sorry to hear Tana's diagnosis, but there are several silver linings here. First, she has you and DD to help her. Second, there have been many advances in treatment over the years and there will continue to be. Third, it was caught early. Fourth, her son has you and DD in his life and that is going to make a huge difference to him in the future. My prayers are that her doctors can successfully slow the progression of this disease and help Tana achieve the quality of life she deserves and wants. I was in Montevideo on my South America/Antarctica cruise in 2011. I can't find my pictures right now, although others have posted pictures that are much better than any I have. I do remember we just walked around town and at one point a woman came out and told us to be very careful because it was very dangerous for us to be walking in the streets by ourselves. We did go to the market where all the meat vendors were and the food looked out of this world. There was also a gift shop of sorts right at the top of the pier that had merchandise from Uruguay. I purchased a wooden cross for my sister to put on her wall of crosses. Below is my attempt at a nature picture. Most of you are so much better at this. I did use my phone, an iphone 12 pro. 24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted June 15, 2021 #62 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Just lovely, Laura. 58 minutes ago, Horizon chaser 1957 said: And leaf detail. And the T-shirt, which will be getting a bark dye dip. And of course, Happy Tuesday, with a nod to our beloved BHB’s! 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted June 15, 2021 #63 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Good afternoon everyone. Thanks for the Daily Report. I guess I'm a little late today. Thank you to everyone who posted pictures. We have not been to Montevideo, it's wonderful to see. Thanks too for all the wonderful nature pictures. Great! @smitty34877Thanks for the update on Tana. Prayers are coming your way for her. @mamaofamiGlad to hear Sam is progressing. Please look after yourself too. Prayers for the two of you. @grapau27I hope Pauline shares that pizza with you. 😉 Prayers for everyone on the care list. Wishing everyone a wonderful Tuesday. Stay safe. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suslor Posted June 15, 2021 #64 Share Posted June 15, 2021 6 hours ago, cat shepard said: Good grief Carol! You are due for a break. A big one! Ugh! No break (I know what you meant 🤪) just an end to all the mishaps. Take care. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb4683 Posted June 15, 2021 #65 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Good Afternoon, Dailylites. Stormy this morning, then hot and steamy, now looking like more storms are looming. Thank you to all who contribute. Cheers 🥂 to those on the celebratory list and healing hugs 🤗 to those on the care list (let’s get this one whittled down). We were in Montevideo on January 1, 2014 (Golden Princess LA to Rio). A roll call member had arranged a private tour with Hebert Sismondi and we had a great tour. Since it was New Years Day, there were very few people out and about (which was great for touring). We saw all the usual sights in the downtown area (which have already been covered by others). Hebert explaining mate to the group We were supposed to also have a tour of a local winery with tastings, but a few days before we landed he found out they would be closed for the New Year. As an alternative, Hebert opened his home to us and he, and his lovely wife, and three daughters treated us to a wine tasting! Winery we were supposed to visit A much better (IMHO) alternative Hebert and family Ohh, let's not forget the family pooch! And, DH's favorite in their garden -- the BBQ A day to remember. Don’t know if he is still in the business, but if he is I highly recommend him. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted June 15, 2021 #66 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Captain Jeroen v D turned his big ship, Nieuw Amsterdam, around at Berth #93 of the port of L.A. (San Pedro) yesterday so that his crew can perform routine maintenance, hull cleaning and davits load testing on the starboard side as they continue to take on crew and make ready for a shortened 2021 Alaska season out of Seattle which will commence on July 24th. That's him, the captain, during his daily exercise routine around Deck 10, saying hi, and taking a pic himself, of his former security officer (Zuiderdam) ashore in the Catalina Cruises parking lot 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartzsite Cruiser Posted June 15, 2021 #67 Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Horizon chaser 1957 said: Good morning, all! Nature photography and smiles are important thing to celebrate. Prunes are important too, but not celebrated quite so openly. Roy has picked prime rib again - and the wine of the day would be perfect with it, so that’s pretty hard to beat! We were in Montevideo, Uruguay in early 2020 on the Amsterdam. We arrived at dawn. Heading into town, with the Amsterdam behind us. It’s a perfect port to wander in, and so safe after the towns of Brazil! Right across the street from the pier is a wonderful old part of town designed for pedestrians. Several streets have been turned into pedestrian only avenues, and gradually lead you to three main plazas. The pedestrian streets early in the morning. This is not a city of early risers! And later in the day. The first is Plaza Zabala, centered around a huge old pine with its top missing. The tree contains dozens of green parrot nests, and the parrots swoop in and out of the plaza all day. Some of the parrot condo’s inhabitants. The streets around the plaza are quite noisy! Next is Plaza Constitucion, with a beautiful fountain in the middle. It is home to a large craft market. A vendor selling cups for Yerba Maté. And a vendor of minerals and gemstones. Finally you come to Plaza Indepencia, with the old original city gate and an imposing statue. The plaza is surrounded by government buildings. Entering the plaza through the original city gate. The statue that dominates the plaza. One of the government administration buildings. Can you see me waving? If you go the other way from the pier, you find the old city that is less commercial and polished, and the waterfront with people fishing off the breakwaters. A garage below, residence above, with crumbling ancient masonry and rambling roses. A bar that sells fishing gear, or a hardware store that serves drinks? The Saturday fishermen. I’m not sure they catch any fish, but that isn’t really why they go fishing. The same breakwater from the Amsterdam as we sail away. My printing experiment was a success! It was a way of bundling fabric so it didn’t have to be folded, which limits and sometimes ruins the design. I made a 36” square scarf, and also a T-shirt, just to test the method on different thicknesses of fabric. Im very pleased with this one. I’m leaving the background a clean white. I can see it as a shawl over the right Gala dress. And leaf detail. And the T-shirt, which will be getting a bark dye dip. And of course, Happy Tuesday, with a nod to our beloved BHB’s! The scarf is another lovely one, and the t-shirt will be good in summer. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted June 15, 2021 #68 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Really late to the party today. Will read later to catch up. Working on getting my scrapbooks finished from various cruises and the day got away from me. Love all three of today's days. The Martin quote is great, have heard people complain that the people in other countries speak differently. Do not care for the recipe today. Prayers and toasts to our lists. Americano: The Americano is an IBA official cocktail composed of Campari, sweet vermouth, and for the sparkling version, club soda and garnished with a slice of lemon. The cocktail was first served in creator Gaspare Campari's bar, Caffè Campari, in the 1860s. Wikipedia Main alcohol: Campari, Vermouth Ingredients: 1 oz Campari, 1 oz Red Vermouth, Soda Water Preparation: Pour the Campari and vermouth over ice into glass, add a splash of soda water and garnish with half orange slice. Served: On the rocks; poured over ice Standard garnish: Half an Orange Slice Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted June 15, 2021 #69 Share Posted June 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, puppycanducruise said: Good afternoon everyone. Thanks for the Daily Report. I guess I'm a little late today. Thank you to everyone who posted pictures. We have not been to Montevideo, it's wonderful to see. Thanks too for all the wonderful nature pictures. Great! @smitty34877Thanks for the update on Tana. Prayers are coming your way for her. @mamaofamiGlad to hear Sam is progressing. Please look after yourself too. Prayers for the two of you. @grapau27I hope Pauline shares that pizza with you. 😉 Prayers for everyone on the care list. Wishing everyone a wonderful Tuesday. Stay safe. Thanks Melanie. I had the Calzone Pizza and a quarter of Pauline's enormous Pizza. We were staying overnight pre-cruise in Southampton England. Graham. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in AZ Posted June 15, 2021 #70 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Good noontime everyone and Happy Tuesday! Thank you for the Daily Rich. Good days today. I have tried to like prunes but can only eat them occasionally. I love nature photos for sure. I’m not too good but I try. Every day should be smile day, it makes you feel so happy. I will pass on the meal suggestion. Tonight is fish that I have marinating in miso and sake. Thanks to everyone who posted pictures of today’s port. Maybe someday! Thank you for the lists Roy. Prayers to everyone! Have a great day everyone! 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted June 15, 2021 #71 Share Posted June 15, 2021 @mamaofami Good grief! Please be careful! Sam needs you in top form. It is amazing how we lose the ability to do simple things like get up off the floor. I was having a lot of trouble with that and went to some "gentle yoga" classes with my sister. The exercises helped strengthen me without a stressful workout and I learned how to get up in a semi graceful manner. That even worked for me after two knee replacements. Now, I don't have to scoot to the stairs and dangle my legs over them to stand up. @rafinmd I was remiss in not letting you know that I was thinking of you yesterday. It is a difficult milestone to mark and it was good that you were busy. 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat shepard Posted June 15, 2021 #72 Share Posted June 15, 2021 38 minutes ago, Suslor said: Ugh! No break (I know what you meant 🤪) just an end to all the mishaps. Take care. Talk about a bad choice of words! Sorry Carol - your luck needs to change for the better-NOW! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted June 15, 2021 #73 Share Posted June 15, 2021 8 hours ago, smitty34877 said: Good morning everyone. Thanks to Rich,Roy and the Food and Beverage departments for the Daily. We heard late yesterday about our Tana's results. She had Covid in April 2020 and had a thankfully short hospitalization-at her own hospital where she is a nurse. She has some auto immune issues and this was felt to be the driver of her sporadic fevers,fatigue and respiratory issues. Her lungs show scarring secondary to this on/off process of inflammation. She needs to consult further with a specialist but the preliminary diagnosis of Pulmonary Fibrosis is being made. We are grateful that there were no malignancies noted. I am trying so hard to remain calm. It can be a very difficult thing to deal with as there is no real treatment. We tried our best to explain all of this to Tana's DS without creating alarm and I think we answered all of his questions. He is a typical almost teenager though and a man of few words. Today DD will bring Tana home. I cooked like a crazy woman yesterday so they (and we) have enough food for several days. Cooking is a blessing at times like this,at least for me. Anyway, thank you all for your tremendous support and caring. I don't even have the words to describe how much it helps. Terry I’ve been so wrapped up in my own issues, I just read this now. I am so sorry to read about your daughter. Im praying that she will be ok. I had a friend who had it and the progression of the disease was very very slow. I hope that will be the case for her. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted June 15, 2021 #74 Share Posted June 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, mamaofami said: I’ve been so wrapped up in my own issues, I just read this now. I am so sorry to read about your daughter. Im praying that she will be ok. I had a friend who had it and the progression of the disease was very very slow. I hope that will be the case for her. I have the name of a fabulous pulmonologist in NY at NYU if you need it. I know where you live but not your daughter. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty34877 Posted June 15, 2021 #75 Share Posted June 15, 2021 @mamaofami, Thank you for your kind offer. It is probably best if I wait and see what Tana does with the Docs in her hospital group. Insurance issues are dicey here as there is a major company that is not affiliating with that group any longer and it has sent all of us scrambling to find other specialists' when needed. I appreciate the thought,especially when your plate is so full. It sounds as if Sam is improving daily and we all cheer him(and you) on! Terry 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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