The Daily for Monday 01/24/2022

[richwmn]

 

Today is Beer Can Appreciation Day, Compliment Day, and Global Belly Laugh Day
 

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.--Ralph Waldo Emerson

Meal Suggestion for today - vegducken
Drink of the Day - Cruzan Summer Breeze
Wine of the Day - Villa di Corlo 2019 Primevo (Lambrusco di Sorbara)
Destination of the Day - Motril (Granada), Spain
 

Ships With Passengers

At Sea Caribbean

Eurodam  

Destination Port Everglades eta 1/26

Rotterdam  

At Sea Pacific

Koningsdam  

Destination Honolulu HI eta 1/24

Zuiderdam  

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas Carnival private island

Nieuw Statendam  

08:00 - 15:00

 

Ships Without Passengers

At Sea Caribbean

Nieuw Amsterdam  

Off Freeport BS

At Sea Ionian Sea

Oosterdam  

Destination Augusta IT eta 1/26

Corfu GR

Volendam  

Zaandam  

 

Freeport BS

Noordam  

Long Beach CA US

Westerdam  

Anchorage

 

 

 

[portofrome]

 

Thank you for the Daily Report.

[GTVCRUISER]

Good Morning..........Beer Can Appreciation Day

[puppycanducruise]

Good Monday morning  and thanks for the Daily Report.

Another cold, snowy day here.  Yeah, it's winter.

 

An interesting collection of days.  I don't think I've thought much about beer cans before.   It's nice to receive a compliment, and important to give one.   Everyone needs a good belly laugh once in a while.    

 

Great quote.

 

I think I'll pass on the meal but look forward to seeing the description and pictures.

I hope the drink of the day is good.  I'm sure the wine is tasty.

On this snowy day, I'll be happy to see pictures of today's port, I haven't been there.

 

Prayers for everyone.

Hope that today is the start of a good week.

Stay safe.

[grapau27]

Good afternoon from a mild 45°F and sunny NE England.

Thank you for today's daily and fleet reports Rich.

A belly laugh is good for us.

To give or receive a compliment is a nice thing.

A very true quote.

I have not been to this Spanish port so photos will be welcome.

Prayers 🙏 for all that they will help.

Wishing everyone a happy and good day.

Graham.

Edited January 24, 2022 by grapau27

[Mr. Boston]

Good Monday morning everyone.  Thanks for the daily report and lists.  Great collection of days, nothing beats a good belly laugh!  I really like Emerson’s quote, to thine own self be true.  I’ll pass on today’s meal suggestion.  The drink sounds like it is tropical.  I haven’t been to today’s port.  Prayers for everyone on our list and cheers to everyone celebrating happy events today.  Ugh, Monday, time to get up. 

[rafinmd]

Thank you for the Monday Daily, Rich.  I'll pass on the beer can but love a good belly laugh  and appreciate compliments and try to give them as appropriate.  I like the Emerson quote but have never heard of vegducken.  Have not been to Granada.

 

Today’s care list:

Strength for Jacqui, dealing with more than should be on anyone’s shoulders
Saint John Hospital Covid Situation and Jose’s fall and fracture
Marshhawk DH in family limbo
Welfare of furloughed crews
Tana in hospital with poor prognosis
Cruzin Terry lumpectomy and blood work
Mr. Boston awaiting biopsy results
JAM37 DGD and ger_77 DGS with covid
ger_77 DH Cardiac issues and cancelled cruise and Kazu cancelled cruise
Numerious dailyite friends and family with covid
From the rotation:
Vict0riann’s Cousin with ALS and DH with Alzheimers
Recovery for StLouisCruisers Niece DH after throat cancer surgery
SrLouisCruiser awaiting MOSE 2/21
HAL Sailor DH health issues

 

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

Welcome aboard0106 and Mister67
Occasional contributors including Locoloco1 and Oueen of da Nile
5 BHB with passengers
Front Line Health Care Workers        
Carnival Group  hospital ships Nieuw Amsterdam, Crown Princess, and Queen Victoria
summer slope , sassy~one and bobpatj , (Rotterdam to1/29) and Queen of Da Nile (NS to 2/2) at sea
Cruising single and garlictown in Hawaii
Promising new aides for Mamaofami and Sam
Marley cancer free
Progress for luvteaching DH
cunnorl successful MOSE
Jose elbow not broken
Highland Cruiser with the grandkids
StLouisCruisers DSIL going to be with his sick mother in Florida

Tana out of ICU
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

 

   

Edited January 24, 2022 by rafinmd

[MISTER 67]

8 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Good afternoon from a mild 45°F and sunny NE England.

Thank you for today's daily and fleet reports Rich.

A belly laugh is good for us.

To give or receive a compliment is a nice thing.

A very true quote.

I have not been to this Spanish port so photos will be welcome.

Prayers 🙏 for all that they will help.

Wishing everyone a happy and good day.

Graham.

I guess us Americans love beer, I'm an exception, never cared fot the stuff.

[kazu]

Thanks for our Monday Daily, Rich.

 

What an interesting collection of days.  Beer Can appreciation?  Not a huge beer drinker (except in a port at times where they have different ones to try) but I”ll celebrate the day and try to give a belly laugh at the same time.

 

 

Compliments can really help others and how they feel.  Love that quote by Emmerson.

 

Not sure about the meal suggestion for today but will check out the recipe out of curiosity and look forward to the drink and wine of the day.  

 

 

We have not been to Motril but we have been to Granada by land.  Amazing.  I highly recommend a visit there if you have the opportunity.

 

Off to visit with my Financial Planner this morning.  Unfortunately, there are things that have to be attended that I never thought I would need to worry about 😔 But it has to be done so best to bite the bullet and get it over with.

 

Prayers for everyone on the Care list & for those that need them and 🥂 To those on the Celebratory / Shout Out list.

 

Have a great Monday, everyone !!!!!!

 

 

Stay safe & please don’t forget your 😷 

[MISTER 67]

Good morning to all from a very frigid Florida, no Golf today for me.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Edited January 24, 2022 by MISTER 67

[cat shepard]

Thank you for giving us this wonderful place to share & care, Rich! Thank you for taking the time to capture all the Care & Celebration events, Roy- it really sets the tone for this thread. Dixie & Debbie thank you for bringing the drinks & meals to life! To all the Dailyites who read & post - thank you all for being part of my day! A huge thank you to everyone who shares pictures of destinations, ports and daily life - a wonderful addition to this thread.

 

A cold one for us. It was 29 when Bindi and I went out this morning. Luckily no wind. I need to get my place ready. My rugs are being cleaned today. 
 

The Winter series continues….

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Villa di Corlo 2019 Primevo (Lambrusco di Sorbara)
This Lambrusco has very good ratings and a very reasonable price. Several online distributors with prices starting at $10.10.

Distributor notes
REGION Emilia Romagna
VARIETY 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara
Soil: Average composition, tending towards the slimey due to alluvial lime sediment.
Density per vineyard: 2500 vines per hectare
Vinification: In steel tanks for cold maceration for one night for skin contact. The wine will then rest 1 month in the bottle.
 TASTING NOTES
It is a very dry, sapid and refreshing wine with a characteristic bouquet and notes of violets.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Great with cured meats, traditional tortellini in broth, roasts and boiled meats and fried fish.

 

[mamaofami]

Good morning everyone. I never liked the taste of beer but my mother used to rinse my hair with it after a shampoo. To this day, I’m not sure why.

Fingers and toes crossed that this new aide arrangement will work out for us.

Stay safe everyone,

Carol

[kazu]

4 minutes ago, mamaofami said:

 

Fingers and toes crossed that this new aide arrangement will work out for us.

 

Really hope your very pleased with your new aide, Carole 🤞 

 

It’s about time things started to go smoothly for you.

 

@Cruzin Terrisafe travels and best of luck with your tests today 🙏🏻 

[KirkNC]

Happy Monday!

[summer slope]

Good  morning.  Unique group of days.  Not a beer drinker but love to give compliments.  I really like the quote.

Another sea day, just rocking and rolling.

Prayers that the new aide works out.

Prayers and toast for our lists.

Stay safe, social distance, and wear your mask.

Cruzen summer breeze:

Ingredients
2 parts Cruzan® Coconut Rum
1/2 part DeKuyper® Triple Sec Liqueur
Lime Soda Water, Sparkling
Lime Wedges

Instructions
Combine rum and triple sec in a rocks glass over ice. Top with sparkling soda water and garnish with a lime wedge.

 

[Cruise Suzy]

23 minutes ago, cat shepard said:

A cold one for us. It was 29 when Bindi and I went out this morning.

 

A COLD 25F right now in Ocala - would be a warm 25F on the frozen tundra.

[seagarsmoker]

Thanks for the Daily Report!

 

[Himself]

Rich:  Good morning and thank you for the DAILY fleet report

[Heartgrove]

Good Morning everyone! Thank you Rich for the Daily Report, and thank you Roy for the Cares and Celebration Report.  And thank you everyone for caring and sharing!

[Navybikermom]

Good Morning! Frigid here in TN also, but warming up to the 50’s. 
 

Beer cans are very versatile. However, I prefer mine out of a bottle or a tap. I love giving compliments. Doesn’t hurt to make someone feel nice! Belly laughs are good for what ails you, in my opinion. 
 

I like the quote - quite apropos in today’s society. They are making it difficult for people to be themselves because as soon as someone is different (thought, action, etc.), then they are treated as less than snail snot. It needs to stop. 

The meal sounds vaguely like turducken, which is a big fat NO!

 

Drink and wine sound delicious 🍷🍸

 

I’ve never been to Motril but have been to other parts of Spain and enjoyed it very much. 

Prayers to those on the care list, and to those not on the list but who need them anyway. 

[MISTER 67]

8 minutes ago, seagarsmoker said:

Thanks for the Daily Report!

 

El Morro in San Juan,  always get a thrill sailing by that great fort before docking in Old San Juan.

[aliaschief]

Good morning from 28 F Florida. We had a quiet day yesterday celebrating DW’s birthday and had a nice South Beach dinner with no wine!☹️
 

I have an annual medical checkup today so I did the laundry yesterday. Neighbor has recovered nicely from his very mild symptoms of Covid. In fact he was out raking up some leaves during his quarantine. The main issue for us these days is not the physical effects of catching it but more the complications and trials if you have to quarantine.

 

We have been to Granada, awaiting to read about the meal and a great quote that are worlds to live by.

 

Thanks Rich and Roy and to all who make the Daily a daily part of our life’s.

[smitty34877]

Good morning  and  thanks to all for the wonderful  birthday wishes.I did feel like a princess and completely  enjoyed my day.

 

I used to love beer but we parted ways years ago. It was better for both parties!

I am curious  about the recipe and look forward to pictures  of the port.

 

@aliaschief,Happy belated Birthday to your DW!

 

@kazu,Jacqui,sorry about the cruise cancelation.  I hope things start to become more manageable  soon.

 

We had a dusting of snow but expect warmer temperatures  today and tomorrow. 

Take care everyone. 

Terry

 

 

[grapau27]

1 hour ago, rafinmd said:

Thank you for the Monday Daily, Rich.  I'll pass on the beer can but love a good belly laugh  and appreciate compliments and try to give them as appropriate.  I like the Emerson quote but have never heard of vegducken.  Have not been to Granada.

 

Today’s care list:

Strength for Jacqui, dealing with more than should be on anyone’s shoulders
Saint John Hospital Covid Situation and Jose’s fall and fracture
Marshhawk DH in family limbo
Welfare of furloughed crews
Tana in hospital with poor prognosis
Cruzin Terry lumpectomy and blood work
Mr. Boston awaiting biopsy results
JAM37 DGD and ger_77 DGS with covid
ger_77 DH Cardiac issues and cancelled cruise and Kazu cancelled cruise
Numerious dailyite friends and family with covid
From the rotation:
Vict0riann’s Cousin with ALS and DH with Alzheimers
Recovery for StLouisCruisers Niece DH after throat cancer surgery
SrLouisCruiser awaiting MOSE 2/21
HAL Sailor DH health issues

 

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

Welcome aboard0106 and Mister67
Occasional contributors including Locoloco1 and Oueen of da Nile
5 BHB with passengers
Front Line Health Care Workers        
Carnival Group  hospital ships Nieuw Amsterdam, Crown Princess, and Queen Victoria
summer slope , sassy~one and bobpatj , (Rotterdam to1/29) and Queen of Da Nile (NS to 2/2) at sea
Cruising single and garlictown in Hawaii
Promising new aides for Mamaofami and Sam
Marley cancer free
Progress for luvteaching DH
cunnorl successful MOSE
Jose elbow not broken
Highland Cruiser with the grandkids
StLouisCruisers DSIL going to be with his sick mother in Florida

Tana out of ICU
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

 

   

Thank you for today's lists Roy.

Graham.

[ger_77]

Good morning, thanks for the Daily!  Who knew that beer cans would have their own day?  If you give someone a compliment, you can change their entire outlook for the day.  I love a good belly laugh; there's nothing sweeter than hearing one from a child.

 

Well happy Monday everyone from the chilly frozen tundra (-17C or 1.5F) where winter will be with us for a long time yet.  We had snow overnight again so I'll be out there once more with the shovel.  DH can come with the blower and clean up the little trails I leave along the way.  

 

I've had the drink of the day and quite enjoyed it; the last time I had one was on a BHB.  I like today's quote - you don't have to change your whole being in order to be accepted.  Many young people should be aware of this.

 

@rafinmdI think you can take our DGS off the care list, as his cough is nearly gone; he's going back to school today, as he's reported a negative test this morning.

 

I know penguins had their day last week, but I saw this yesterday and had to share it with you:

 

A friend of ours is taking us out for lunch today as a delayed celebration of my birthday, so we're going to a local place that makes what is called a Skirt Burger.  It's a large hamburger on a brioche bun with a 2" skirt of cheese all around it.  I know I'll only be able to eat 1/4 of the meal, so will be bringing the rest home with me, and I'm sure DH will do the same, so I'm relieved of kitchen duties tonight.  For us instead of "vegducken" (which to me sounds awful!), it'll be leftovers from lunch.  And wine.

 

Prayers for everyone who needs them and even for those who don't think they do.   Extra prayers for Jose, his medical team, for @kazu who has such a burden on her shoulders, and for all those with family and health issues.   We'll raise the glasses high to celebrate all on the happy list.   Stay safe, wear your masks, get your boosters, wash your hands, keep well, and stay warm!

 

Smooth Sailing!  🙂🙂🙂

Gerry

Edited January 24, 2022 by ger_77