jimgev Posted August 22, 2021 #26 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Good Morning. Thanks for the daily and the lists and extra thanks Rich for the explanations. We will, certainly, enjoy our dog today. The meal suggestion looks good. The recipe for the flaming Dr. Pepper didn't excit me - I prefer my beer NOT to be on fire. Be safe everyone, especially to all the the NE who might encounter Henri. One good thing about it is that Jacqui will not have to water her garden today. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted August 22, 2021 #27 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Good morning everyone. Thank you @richwmnfor the Daily and the explanations. Thanks also to @rafinmdfor the lists and for including himself on the rotation. Prayers for those who are in need, and cheers for the celebrants. Interesting drink of the day, and the menu suggestion sounds good. Happy Anniversary @grapau27 Graham and Pauline! Can't wait to see what your celebration included. Have not been to Santarem yet. It's on the itinerary for my next cruise (if I get there). We only have a couple of weeks before cancellation penalties are incurred on that cruise and we have heard nothing from HAL on whether they plan to go ahead or not. South American countries don't appear to be too safe still. 🤷♀️ 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted August 22, 2021 #28 Share Posted August 22, 2021 20 minutes ago, jimgev said: One good thing about it is that Jacqui will not have to water her garden today. LOL - yes I do 😉. (I won’t do the garden but some of my planters sure need it). We don’t see Henri until later this week - probably Tuesday . 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL4NOW Posted August 22, 2021 #29 Share Posted August 22, 2021 3 hours ago, richwmn said: Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday. - Don Marquis I have a friend that attempted to quit smoking numerous times without success. Then he realized he was really good at something that might help. His skill was procrastination. He still hasn't quit smoking, but he has procrastinated having that next cigarette for over ten years. 19 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb4683 Posted August 22, 2021 #30 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Good Sunday Morning Dailyite Family! Thank you @richwmn, @rafinmd, @dfish, @cat shepard, @summer slope for your dedication and to all others who post here. @grapau27 - Happy Anniversary to you & Pauline. Best wishes for many more. Hugs to those on the care list and a toast to those on the celebratory list. We were in Santarem on January 10, 2014, cruising from Manaus to Fort Lauderdale on the Pacific Princess. The video below shows how they load vehicles onto the river boats 😱. (The audio has been edited out.) Amazon Car - Small.mov 17 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartgrove Posted August 22, 2021 #31 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Good morning, and thanks for the Daily Report. Hope everyone is Henri's path stays safe. Sam is surprising us with how well he is settling into his new home! Two weeks on Tuesday. 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimgev Posted August 22, 2021 #32 Share Posted August 22, 2021 9 minutes ago, HAL4NOW said: I have a friend that attempted to quit smoking numerous times without success. Then he realized he was really good at something that might help. His skill was procrastination. He still hasn't quit smoking, but he has procrastinated having that next cigarette for over ten years. Whatever works for you. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartzsite Cruiser Posted August 22, 2021 #33 Share Posted August 22, 2021 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY PAULINE and GRAHAM! 🥂 ❤️ 🌹 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted August 22, 2021 #34 Share Posted August 22, 2021 @grapau27Happy Anniversary. I will toast you with some Scottish soda(Irn Bru)🎉 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted August 22, 2021 #35 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Good morning, thanks for the Daily! I can be an angel or a devil, depends on the day. Yay for tooth fairies - according to DS, the cost of a tooth can be a loonie ($1) or a toonie($2), depending on what's in the change compartment of the car at the time. We love our pets - only had 1 at a time, but they know they're loved and cared for. @grapau27Happy 40th Anniversary to you and your lovely bride, Pauline! Yesterday's graveside service went well - the sun was shining brightly, the birds were singing, and all went well until some idiot's cell phone went off and he felt the need to answer it and have a conversation without lowering his voice. Honestly, some people are absolutely boorish! That nearly brought out the devil in me, but I held my tongue. It's a cloudy, cool day here on the frozen tundra, which hopefully means rain as well - daily watering is getting a little old. LOL On the way back from the cemetery yesterday we were talking about all the potted plants we have and DH asked if we were going to over-winter the Dipladenias (he really likes them) - I told him they've been given a stay of execution, so we'll have to make sure there's room for them in one of the downstairs bedroom windows. I was going to start procrastinating today, but think I'll wait a while. Friends of ours have been to today's port and brought back photos of the pink dolphins - they're most unusual looking, almost creepy. I like today's menu suggestions, but have some pork chops thawing in the fridge. They will go into the oven later this afternoon for a pork chop rice casserole dish that DH always enjoys - I like it because it makes a big batch that can be frozen in portions for later use. Accompanied by a side salad, that's what will be on our dinner table tonight. And wine. Prayers for everyone who needs them and even for those who don't think they do. Extra prayers for the family of the young Cape Bay Beach Patrol trainee - I can't imagine what his family is going through. Also extra prayers for those in the path of Henri. Clinking the glasses together to celebrate all on the happy list. Stay safe, be well, wash your hands, wear your masks, and hydrate! Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂 Gerry 23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted August 22, 2021 #36 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Today's sunrise is from my 2014 Alaska round trip, North to Seward on Radiance of the Seas and back on the Statendam. On August 22 the Statendam visited Ketchikan. Roy 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasick Sailor Posted August 22, 2021 #37 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Blessed Sunday Dailyites. Rich thank you for your hard work. Happy Anniversary to Graham and his lovely wife Pauline. Prayers for all on our prayer list and praying for our Roy for good results. It is chicken and a big garden salad for dinner tonight. Got some beautiful veggies at the Farmers market yesterday. Last night we had a great time. 70 people filled indoors and out. We had tapas, and a band played music for 2 hours. We danced and had so much fun. Have a great day. Prayers and Cheers When will I have my own day? 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TiogaCruiser Posted August 22, 2021 #38 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Good Morning All, Looks like we have cloud cover again today. And for that, I am thankful. Will put today’s recipe aside along with yesterday’s, as I’m about to set up the slow cooker for pulled pork. That will be an easy dinner. We have a late afternoon appointment with a landscape designer. Our grass inexplicably died several weeks ago (probably related to insufficient water-a pipe was leaking), so DH is willing to dig up the yard and rearrange sprinklers and drip irrigation. We’re in the queue for a patio & built in BBQ- in about 16 weeks. The rest of the day here will be church, a ride on my newly tuned bike, and packing for a trip to Grand Canyon, leaving next week. Have a great day everyone! 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 22, 2021 #39 Share Posted August 22, 2021 3 hours ago, rafinmd said: Thank you for the Sunday Daily, Rich, and your diligence to avoid purgatory. A salute to pets and owners, lots of Angels here, and love the tooth fairy. I think I've been to Santarem twice, both times on the Elegant Explorer. I love the Marquis quote. I like both beef and cheddar but not sure about the combination. My alternative is Mixed Gourmet Greens, Chilled Raspberry Soup, Roasted Poik Loin with Apple-Cranberry Spiced Chutney and Tiramisu as served on MS Statendam August 22, 2014. Today’s care list: RIP Cape May Beach Patrol Norman Inferrerra 3rd Line of Duty Death 8/20/21 Those in the path of Henri Welfare of furloughed crews Western (Especially BC) wildfires Sharon’s mom in g radiation Death in Sam’s aide’s family and dilemma in his caregiver situation Afghanistan and Norseh2o’s nephew assisting the evacuation New Zealand continuing outbreakFrom the rotation: Krazy Kruizer DH Joe Me awaiting PET test results Celebrations and Shoutouts 2 BHB with passengers Front Line Health Care Workers Cruisin single and CruiseMGM on BHB Happy Anniversary Graham and Pauline starting their 41at year together 6 Days for SharoninAz Sharon’s help for her mom with radiation and Staff Captain Sabine, HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy Thank you so much Roy for including Pauline and I in today's celebrations. Graham. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted August 22, 2021 #40 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Good morning everyone. I slept in this morning expecting to wake to tons of predicted rain, but all is quiet here. We did have a thunder storm last night but I pretty much slept through it. My daughter and her husband made the 12 hour round trip to drop their son off in Rochester yesterday and all went well. Happy 40th anniversary,Pauline and Graham. That’s certainly a number to celebrate. Tomorrow the agency will let us know if they have a vaccinated aide to replace ours when she leaves at the end of the month. I’m not holding out much hope. The good news is that Sam is getting better and better and hopefully will make a full recovery. This week he sees the neurologist who followed him in the hospital and a eye specialist . Praying for my family and friends in the path of Henri in Montauk , NYC, and New England. Hoping everyone stays safe. Carol 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 22, 2021 #41 Share Posted August 22, 2021 3 hours ago, puppycanducruise said: @grapau27Happy Anniversary Graham and Pauline. Thank you Melanie. Graham. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 22, 2021 #42 Share Posted August 22, 2021 2 hours ago, dfish said: Good morning, everyone! @grapau27 A very happy anniversary to Graham and Pauline. I stayed up way too late last night and will probably go back to bed for a nap this morning. We received notice last night that our boarding time was moved up to noon from 1:00 pm. Sounds good to us! Today's meal sounds good to me. It reminds me a bit of the pasties in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. https://food52.com/recipes/76077-new-zealand-style-beef-cheddar-pies https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/upper-peninsula-pasties/ Have a great day, everyone. Thank you for your good wishes for our wedding anniversary. Graham x. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 22, 2021 #43 Share Posted August 22, 2021 2 hours ago, aliaschief said: Graham and Pauline. Happy Anniversary!🍾💐 Thank you for your kind wishes. They are much appreciated. Graham & Pauline. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 22, 2021 #44 Share Posted August 22, 2021 2 hours ago, smitty34877 said: Good morning from a rainy New York. The Tropical Storm is expected later today and it feel rather ominous outside. @grapau27, A very Happy Anniversary to you both. I enjoy seeing your pictures everyday and also love your pictured meals. I hope you have a great day together Cheers for the days including the Tooth Fairy,Angels and our wonderful dogs. The recipe looks great and will please one half of my crew. Today's meal will be a vegetarian bean enchilada and hopefully the electricity will stay on. I look forward to pictures from the port. Thank you very much for your kind words and best wishes for our 40th wedding anniversary. We had a lovely breakfast this morning. We have a special anniversary meal booked for tonight. Take care. Graham. 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 22, 2021 #45 Share Posted August 22, 2021 2 hours ago, kazu said: @grapau27 wishing you and Pauline a very happy anniversary! Thank you for the lovely anniversary message. Graham & Pauline. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 22, 2021 #46 Share Posted August 22, 2021 2 hours ago, cunnorl said: Good Morning Everyone from a very warm and sunny day at the beach From what I hear, the tooth fairy brings big bucks now a days. I am not an angel but try not to be the devil. Have never been to todays port, looking forward to pictures. Lots of activity at the port this weekend. Great to see the ships with passengers coming in and out. Prayers for those in the path of Henri. Stay safe and dont take foolish chances. @grapau27 A very Happy Anniversary to you and Pauline. May you have many more! Stay safe and enjoy today Thank you for our wedding anniversary wishes cunnorl. Everyone has been so kind and I hope it is okay if I acknowledge everyone individually. Many thanks. Graham 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted August 22, 2021 #47 Share Posted August 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Sir PMP said: Santarem on the Amazon: I sure do miss Her and Her crew! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 22, 2021 #48 Share Posted August 22, 2021 2 hours ago, jimgev said: Happy Anniversay Graham and Pauline! Many thanks Jimjev. Graham. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 22, 2021 #49 Share Posted August 22, 2021 1 hour ago, StLouisCruisers said: Good morning everyone. Thank you @richwmnfor the Daily and the explanations. Thanks also to @rafinmdfor the lists and for including himself on the rotation. Prayers for those who are in need, and cheers for the celebrants. Interesting drink of the day, and the menu suggestion sounds good. Happy Anniversary @grapau27 Graham and Pauline! Can't wait to see what your celebration included. Have not been to Santarem yet. It's on the itinerary for my next cruise (if I get there). We only have a couple of weeks before cancellation penalties are incurred on that cruise and we have heard nothing from HAL on whether they plan to go ahead or not. South American countries don't appear to be too safe still. 🤷♀️ Thank you so much Sandi. We have a meal booked for tonight. We have other things booked but I will post them when I can. Graham. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartzsite Cruiser Posted August 22, 2021 #50 Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) Good morning. We have been to Santarem twice on the o;d Regal Princess in 2006, as we did a b2b roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale. Flying into and out of Manaus, unless you are on a charter flight, is difficult. Besides, who could pass up an extra 14 days on an ship, even if it is not a BHB. The first time we stopped in Sanatrem, we took a tour out on the river, which was very high as it was the end of the rainy season. Houses that are on land during the dry season are more than waterfront property during the rainy season. Not sure what type of fish this is, but it looks like a member of the catfish family. On the boat, they gave us primative fishing grear baited with red meat. This is the one that DH caught, but it was a small piranha One lady caught this big guy. The crew filleted it and cooked it. We were each given a bite along with some manioc. The fish tasted like perch and the manioc was hard and nearly broke teeth. A couple of pictures of Santarem as we returned to town. The sunset that day as we headed towards Manaus. Heading back down rthe Amazon, we stopped at Sanatrem again. That day, four of us hired a taxi to take us to Belterra, one of Henry Ford's rubber plantations. I posted pictures of Belle Terra on an earlier Daily. Our first stop was to watch the locals prepare manioc. After our experience on the river cruise, we did not taste it again. Besides being hard, I don't remember it having much taste. Two boys with their green parrots When we got back to Santarem, we stopped at this museum. The museum gardens The street outside the museum. Lenda Edited August 22, 2021 by Quartzsite Cruiser 26 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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