The Daily for Wednesday December 15, 2021

[richwmn]

Today is Bill of Rights Day, National Lemon Cupcake Day, and International Tea Day

"Life is never fair, and perhaps it is a good thing for most of us that it is not. - Oscar Wilde"

Meal suggestion for today - Lemon Honey Salmon Steaks

Drink of the Day - Suffering Bastard (Trader Vic version)

Wine of the day - Moulin de la Roque 2016 Les Adrets Red (Bandol) Provence

Destination of the Day - Tallinn Estonia

Ships with Passengers

Amber Cove, Dominicana, Puerto Plata
Rotterdam 08:00 - 17:00

Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida
Eurodam 07:00 - 16:00

Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico Riviera
Koningsdam 08:00 - 17:00

Oranjestad, Aruba Island, Dutch Antilles
Nieuw Statendam 13:00 - 23:00

San Juan PR
Nieuw Amsterdam 07:00 - 16:00

Ships without Passengers

At Sea Pacific
Westerdam Destination La Paz MX eta 12/19

Corfu GR
Volendam
Zaandam

Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale FL US
Noordam

Rotterdam NL
Oosterdam Shipyard

San Diego CA US
Zuiderdam

 

 

 

 

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Thanks for the info ..

[KirkNC]

Happy Wednesday!

[portofrome]

 

Thank you for the Daily Report.

[seagarsmoker]

Thanks for the Daily Report!

[rafinmd]

Thank you for the Hump Day Daily, Rich.  I love all 3 days but especially the Bill of Rights.  Thought provoking quote by Wilde.  I'll pass on the Salmon Steak.  I was in Tallinn on the Prinsendam in 2015.  I think it's quite a popular port on Baltic cruises and will take a holiday from posting photos as I'm sure there will be many.  As I type Noordam is approaching the Everglades channel.

 

 

Today’s care list:

Strength for Jacqui and healing as Jose declines
Himself with Covid
 Midwest tornado area
Welfare of furloughed crews
Seasick Sailor’s friend Walker wthdrawing from cancer treatments
Eruptions in Las Palmas and Indonesia
kakalina with spreading lung cancer in hospice
Cunnorl DS in hospital with leg clot
JazzyV BFF likely dental abcess
1Angelcat poor relationship with specialist
StLouisCruisers Niece DH with throat cancer surgery 12/20
From the rotation:
Positive biopsy for Mtn2Sea
NextOne  DDIL with long haul Covid
My travel agent recovering from esophageal blockage
Grapau27 awaiting MOHS surgery 24 Decenber with pre-test 21 Decenber

 

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

Welcome aboard Damcruiser
5 BHB with passengers
Front Line Health Care Workers
Noordam joining Eurodam in Everglades
Lindaler (2 Jan) and Seasick Sailor(Rotterdam to 1/16) , MissG (Nieuw Statendam to 1/9),  NCTribeFan and JAM37 (NA to 12/23), Sea Viewer (Allure OTS until 12/19) and Crazy for Cats (NCL Dawn to 12/19)
Kazu helping her stepson on his mother’s death arrangements
highland cruiser in Vallarta
Good prostate report for 57redbird DH
Cruising along with family in California until Thursday
Norseh2o in Hawaii
Clean Bone Scan Mamaofami
Koningsdan Staff Captain Sabine - officially onboard & introduced. - Our first female staff captain and HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it)

Roy

 

 

[Mr. Boston]

Happy Wednesday everyone and thanks for the daily report Rich.  Cheers to the Bill of Rights, some of which we sometimes take for granted.  A cup of tea with a lemon cupcake sounds perfect.  I like today’s quote, it’s true.  The meal suggestion sounds very tasty.  I think I’ve seen the drink in Chinese restaurants before but never had one. Haven’t been to today’s port and look forward to seeing the photos.  Prayers for everyone on our prayer list, cheers to all celebrating happy events today.

[Seasick Sailor]

Good morning from Amber Cove. Docked and ready for exploration! Clocks forward 1 hour: Check!

 

Thank you Rich for our Daily. Blessings and prayers up for our Jacqui, Roy, and Jose. Thinking of everyone on our cares and cheers list.

 

Yesterday we were the 2nd ship after the Amsterdam to arrive at T and C. Lots of guys wearing bright red lifeguard outfits announcing masks must be worn at all times, indoors and out. Old souvenirs were 50% off. Even Piranha Joe's had sales. 

 

I'm not a salmon fan, but I've made this recipe before. Looking forward to Debbie's version.

 

Wishing everyone an awesome day.

 

God bless. Cheers and prayers.

 

 

 

[puppycanducruise]

Good morning.  Thanks for the Daily Report.  Happy Hump Day!

 

Oh yes, a cup of tea and a lemon cupcake sounds great.🙂

The quote is so true.

I'll pass on the meal suggestion.  Not sure what to make of the drink of the day but I'm sure the wine will be wonderful.

 

Prayers for everyone on the Care List.  Cheers for all the celebrations.

 

Have a wonderful day. 

Stay safe.

[grapau27]

Good afternoon from a mild 48°F but cloudy NE England.

Pauline is a lot better today although still has a pain in her arm at the covid booster jab site.

Thank you for today's daily and fleet reports Rich and also Roy for keeping all the lists up to date and for my inclusion on the rotation list.

Nice selection of days.

I drink Earl Grey tea which has a hint of Bergamot in it but drink a lot more coffee.

Lemon cupcakes are nice in moderation.

Life is not fair at times as we see with the care list.

Nice food of the day but I will give the drink a miss.

Tallinn in Estonia has a lovely Medieval centre.

We visited in May 2015 on our Serenade of the seas Baltic cruise sailing out of Copenhagen.

I used our camcorder all the time then so have very few photos but nice video footage.

Prayers for Jacqui, Jose,Roy plus everyone on the care list.

I hope everyone has a lovely day and we hear some good news from Jacqui @kazu.

Take care and stay safe.

Graham.

[summer slope]

The drink of the day will be late today. Went into town to get blood work and came out to a flat tire. Sitting at the tire shop waiting for it to be repaired. Will be back later.

[jimgev]

Good Morning. Thanks for the daily and the care lists.

Happy to celebrate the Bill of Rights, although few of our citizens really understand it. Most seem to fixate on one or two of the provisions and apply their own distorted meanings to them. There was a famous experiment conducted back in the 1970's where the ten ammendments were broken down into simple and clear language. These were presented together in the format of a petition. College students were then tasked with going door-to-door in several communities asking people to sign the petition. The overwhealming majority of people refused, often cursing the students as "communiists" and slamming doors in their faces. Pathetic.

The quote is quite thought-provoking. The meal suggestions sounds great.

Stay safe everyone.

[grapau27]

1 minute ago, summer slope said:

The drink of the day will be late today. Went into town to get blood work and came out to a flat tire. Sitting at the tire shop waiting for it to be repaired. Will be back later.

Oh no.

The flat tyre is a sickener.

I hope your blood results are good.

Graham.

[rafinmd]

Today's sunrise is from my 2013 Prinsendam Amazon cruise.  On December 15 we visited Barbados.

 

 

 

Roy

[cat shepard]

Thank you for today’s Daily Rich! And thank you for helping me yesterday. A wonderful combination of days. 

Thank you for our lists, Roy! Morning Dailyites! It is exciting to have new posters. Hope to see more of you. Roy, Jacqui, Jose, Terry & Tana continued thoughts and prayers. 

A lovely morning here. I have an early morning class. Then starting the process of getting ready for visitors. We aren’t heading North again this year, so my oldest nephew & DW are visiting this weekend. 

 

Those of you in the frozen tundra, or at least who have measurable snow, here’s a fun idea….

 

Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating. Stay well everyone!

 

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Moulin de la Roque 2016 Les Adrets Red (Bandol)

This wine sounds intriguing. I would definitely want to taste it before buying a bottle, since I am not sure what a “burly” wine tastes like. It is available from several online distributors with prices starting at $18.62.

Notes
GRAPE VARIETIES
95% Mourvèdre, 5% Carignan
VINIFICATION
The grapes are harvested, destemmed and sorted by hand. Selected yeast is used to preserve natural aromas. Maceration takes place at controlled temperatures for 28 days. Lots are vinified separately prior to blending, with 18 months aging in large oak Foudres.
PRODUCER PROFILE
Les Adrets is produced by Moulin de La Roque, a growers’ cooperative situated in the famous Bandol Village of La Cadière d’Azur. Les Adrets means “Sunny Side” in French and in practical use refers to a slope soaked by the sunshine. As such, the vineyards that produce Les Adrets sit upon hillsides facing south east, steep enough to require the growers to plant the vines in stone wall terraces called “restanques”. Les Adrets is produced from younger vines planted in the five diverse Bandol soil types: rudist limestone, Triassac pebbles, black marl, sandy marl, and red sand.
TASTING NOTE
This is an unmistakably rich, almost burly wine with deep, ripe fruit and playful, peppery spice. Produced from younger vines, it is ready to drink now, though the wine will develop further with time.
  FOOD PAIRINGS
Grilled red meat and hard cheese.
94 WINE & SPIRITS
92 WINE ENTHUSIAST
#74 WE Top 100 Wines for 2020

 

Edited December 15, 2021 by cat shepard

[cat shepard]

17 minutes ago, summer slope said:

The drink of the day will be late today. Went into town to get blood work and came out to a flat tire. Sitting at the tire shop waiting for it to be repaired. Will be back later.

I can not believe they don’t have a bartender there who could help you. 

[dfish]

Good morning, everyone.  

 

Continued prayers for @kazu Jacqui and Jose.   @summer slope sorry about the flat tire.  Hopefully it will be fixed quickly and you'll be on your way!  

 

It is supposed to be another nice day in northeast Ohio.  Perhaps not as much sun, but warmer temperatures.   I'm hunkering down now in preparation for my trip to Michigan over Christmas.  I don't want to bring a case of breakthrough omicron with me.  So, it is physical therapy and home.

 

Today's meal is a regular in my house.  The first recipe is pretty basic for one of those busy nights during the week.   https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/honey-lemon-salmon/

 

 

Here is a sheet pan version:  https://www.averiecooks.com/sheet-pan-honey-lemon-salmon/

 

 

This one changes the seasonings a bit:  https://www.recipetineats.com/lemon-honey-glazed-salmon/

 

 

 

 

 

[Rowsby]

Happy Hump Day.......!!

 

When you are too tired to even eat pizza....nothing says...."dog tired"....like a tired dog....:)

 

[grapau27]

5 minutes ago, dfish said:

Good morning, everyone.  

 

Continued prayers for @kazu Jacqui and Jose.   @summer slope sorry about the flat tire.  Hopefully it will be fixed quickly and you'll be on your way!  

 

It is supposed to be another nice day in northeast Ohio.  Perhaps not as much sun, but warmer temperatures.   I'm hunkering down now in preparation for my trip to Michigan over Christmas.  I don't want to bring a case of breakthrough omicron with me.  So, it is physical therapy and home.

 

Today's meal is a regular in my house.  The first recipe is pretty basic for one of those busy nights during the week.   https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/honey-lemon-salmon/

 

 

Here is a sheet pan version:  https://www.averiecooks.com/sheet-pan-honey-lemon-salmon/

 

 

This one changes the seasonings a bit:  https://www.recipetineats.com/lemon-honey-glazed-salmon/

 

 

 

 

 

Looks delicious 😋😋

[mamaofami]

Good morning everyone. Nice collection of days but not a fan of the quote. 
I took a look at how many people have viewed this thread this morning. Lots of lurkers and lookers.

Continued prayers for Jacqui and Jose and for all on the care list.

Stay safe everyone,

Carol

[marshhawk]

I had lemon cake last night, and a cup of Oolong tea yesterday when i was working.  But I really am a coffee girl.

 

Todays weather forecast, it wont be sunny, and it wont be as warm as yesterday.  Yesterday was a beautiful day, the sky was so blue and clear, not a cloud to be seen.   My neighbor to my left is one of those people who have their outdoor lights on all the time.  And now she has added about 10 lit Christmas trees, while beautiful a bit much to be glaring into my bedroom window all night.  I woke up at 3 and thought it was dawn, almost got up and turned on the coffee, but luckily checked the clock first.  I believe in a dark sky.  I like to sit out and watch the stars, planets, satellites, and meteors when lucky.  So many people live in fear of turning off their lights.  To me having so many lights makes thieving easier, you don't need to bring your own flash light.🙀

 

I got an email from the neighborhood news yesterday, apparently people have been seeing deer in the "hood".  We live in a suburb of Atlanta near several highways.  When the world stood still last year, all sorts of God's creatures turned up in our yard.  This year we added foxes, we saw deer (didn't think we should warn the neighbors) we have cat food thieves, possums and raccoons.  I absolutely loved having the suburbs turn into a wilderness area.

 

Have a great day!

 

[Crazy For Cats]

Good Morning from Aruba.  The morning started with a downpour but things are starting to look sunny.  I’m looking forward to seeing the NS join us in port.  Hopefully I get back on the right ship.😄. Today we are trying the Japanese restaurant with friends, this is a bit outside my comfort zone.  
@kazuyou and Jose remain in my thoughts.

I hope that everyone has a good day today.

[ger_77]

Good morning, thanks for the Daily!  The Bill of Rights protects our human rights and fundamental freedoms, and should be respected and revered.  Ooh, haven't had a lemon cupcake in ages.  I make tea for us every morning; I drink I Love Lemon by Bigelow Tea, while DH likes regular red rose.  The only time we start the day off with coffee is if we go to a restaurant, and sometimes on a BHB.

 

This morning we're starting with a fog warning - conditions are such that just outside the city, visibility is very low.  And, there have been numerous people calling the radio stations to tell folks to watch for moose in the fog; apparently there are a number of them wandering around.   It makes quite a challenge for those who have to commute from bedroom communities to their jobs.

 

Well today is the day I take over the dining room table with paper, tape, and gifts.  DH has had his last gig before Christmas, so his music books, calendars, tuners, etc., have all been put away, and that means the table is mine.  It's always fun wrapping the gifts, wondering what the responses will be when they're opened on Christmas morning.

 

Continuing prayers for @kazuJacqui for strength, and for Jose's return to good health.

 

I like today's menu suggestion, as we both love salmon.  I have some fillets in the freezer that I can thaw in time for dinner tonight.  We just got another container of honey with our last grocery run, so I think I'll put it to use today.  Salmon, garlic mashed potatoes and green beans will be what's on our dinner table tonight.  And wine.

 

Prayers for everyone who needs them and even for those who don't think they do.  Clinking the glasses to cheer those on the celebration list.  Stay safe, wash your hands, get your boosters, wear your masks, and be well.

 

Smooth Sailing!  🙂🙂🙂

Gerry

[StLouisCruisers]

Good morning friends!  Looking a bit gloomy outside but it will warm up to upper 50's today.  Finished our treadmill workouts this morning, then I cut DH's hair for him.  No I don't allow him to cut mine.  That is coming up next week at the salon!👩

 

Prayers for all on our Care list and cheers for everyone celebrating something.  So many cruisers!  Yay!  Much appreciation to @richwmnand @rafinmdfor their  contributions, as well as @cat shepardand @dfish.  Sorry to hear about the flat tire @summer slope.  The recipe looks tasty but for some reason I don't eat salmon often.  DH loves it though.  I'm not sure about the quote.  A lemon cupcake and a cup of tea does sound nice.  I salute the Bill of Rights which protect certain rights of our citizens.  

 

@Seasick Sailor thanks for the beautiful photo today.  Looks wonderful there!

 

We were in Tallinn in 2011.  Such a wonderful stop on a cruise!  We loved it!  I bought some amber earrings there.  I would love to see what others did while there so bring on the photos. 🙂

[travelingbums]

Thank you everyone for sharing and caring😀.

 

Happy Hump Day.