The Fleet Report and Daily for Wednesday July 6th, 2022

[Cruising-along]

Good morning all!
I'll be sure to give DH an extra kiss this morning in honor of kissing day.  We both like fried chicken but don't have it often.  And as a Washington State native, we have a joke here -- you can tell the tourists from the locals because the tourists carry umbrellas! 😉  Like others, I much prefer hoods so my hands are free.  Our rain is usually just a drizzle.  If it rains hard there is usually a strong wind, so umbrellas would be useless anyway.

 

I agree with the quote, and like the meal, drink and wine.  We were in Geiranger once in 2019 on the Nieuw Statendam, the beginning of our 65-day anniversary cruise(s).  We took the tour that went on Eagle Road and up to Mt. Dalsnibba.  I'll try to post some photos that haven't already been shared.

 

We had a great time yesterday afternoon at the Seattle Aquarium with the DGSs.  I can't believe we had never been there -- DD's family have a membership, so they have been there often -- in fact DSIL at one time was one of the "Santa divers" in the big tank.

 

Today will be spent getting groceries in preparation of having the boys here overnight next week.  My how those boys can eat!!

 

@Ichiban NekkoI'm impressed with your move and downsizing.  I know it's something DH and I will have to do some day, but I'm dreading it.  You do make it sound almost easy!

 

@marshhawkYou are not crazy!  Good for you, you will love that cruise!  The Med is my favorite place to cruise, I'm looking forward to your impressions of that area. 

 

@StLouisCruisersI'm so very sorry to hear about Buddy.  Prayers for him, his family and friends.

 

Some photos of our day in Geiranger:

 

 

 

Some of the 11 hairpin turns on Eagle Road

 

It was a foggy, cold day in September

 

Our ship the Nieuw Statendam

 

I braved walking out onto this grating for the (yikes) view below

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 6, 2022 by Cruising-along

[StLouisCruisers]

2 hours ago, smitty34877 said:

@StLouisCruisers, Sandi, I am so sorry to hear this.Prayers for the whole family are coming your way.  

I hope your sister and her husband recover from their Covid cases without incident.

It is so nice that people are gathering  around to help Amy and Buddy.

Thanks Terry.  My BIL has some lung issues already so I hope he can fully recover.  And it's very nice of her community to come to Amy's aid.

 

 

2 hours ago, Rowsby said:

 

@StLouisCruisers  I am so sorry........

Thanks, Sue.😢

 

 

2 hours ago, marshhawk said:

@StLouisCruisers  Sandi I am very sad about read about Buddy.  I am glad to read that their friends will be feeding them, that there will be hospice care,  and that he will be home where he wants to be,  You and your family are in my prayers.

Buddy was very firm about being home.  Thanks for your comments.

 

 

1 hour ago, ger_77 said:

 

@StLouisCruiserswhat sad news about Buddy.  My heart goes out to his family as they prepare for his departure; please know he and they will be in my prayers.

 

Gerry

 

Gerry, thank you for your prayers.

 

 

1 hour ago, seagarsmoker said:

Sandi, I am sad to read about Buddy.  😞  You and your family are in our thoughts.

1 hour ago, puppycanducruise said:

@StLouisCruisersSo sorry to hear about Buddy.  Prayers for him and the family.  I hope he is not in pain. 

Thank you @seagarsmokerand @puppycanducruise for your thoughts and prayers.

 

 

 

1 hour ago, durangoscots said:

That certainly is sad news. Prayers for Buddy and family. I know that my brother-in-law opted for home hospice when he knew the end was approaching. The familiar was what he craved.

 

Susan

Absolutely.  I'm sure he will be much more comfortable at home.

 

 

1 hour ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

 

Sandi, I am sorry about the sad news about Buddy.  I hope hospice can give him the comfort he deserves.  It sounds like Amy, the family, friends and members of the church can help make his final days peaceful too.  Familiar surroundings with friends and family should also bring him comfort.  My father also wanted his last days to be at home.  All the outpouring of help renews our faith in our fellow man, especially in the wake of all the tragedy lately.  Amy, Buddy, and the rest of the family will be in our thoughts.

 

Lenda

Thanks Lenda.  It's so heartwarming to hear of the help she's getting during this crisis in her life.  And the kindness to Buddy.

 

 

34 minutes ago, kazu said:

 

Oh Sandi, I am so very sorry to hear this 😢 How wonderful that the community and church are stepping up to help Buddy and his family 👍 

 

Prayers for Buddy, Amy and their family as well as your family 🙏🏻 

 

Thank you Jacqui.  Prayers help to comfort the family as he prepares to depart this earth.

[StLouisCruisers]

7 minutes ago, Cruising-along said:

Good morning all!
I'll be sure to give DH an extra kiss this morning in honor of kissing day.  We both like fried chicken but don't have it often.  And as a Washington State native, we have a joke here -- you can tell the tourists from the locals because the tourists carry umbrellas! 😉  Like others, I much prefer hoods so my hands are free.  Our rain is usually just a drizzle.  If it rains hard there is usually a strong wind, so umbrellas would be useless anyway.

 

I agree with the quote, and like the meal, drink and wine.  We were in Geiranger once in 2019 on the Nieuw Statendam, the beginning of our 65-day anniversary cruise(s).  We took the tour that went on Eagle Road and up to Mt. Dalsnibba.  I'll try to post some photos that haven't already been shared.

 

We had a great time yesterday afternoon at the Seattle Aquarium with the DGSs.  I can't believe we had never been there -- DD's family have a membership, so they have been there often -- in fact DSIL at one time was one of the "Santa divers" in the big tank.

 

Today will be spent getting groceries in preparation of having the boys here overnight next week.  My how those boys can eat!!

 

@Ichiban NekkoI'm impressed with your move and downsizing.  I know it's something DH and I will have to do some day, but I'm dreading it.  You do make it sound almost easy!

 

@marshhawkYou are not crazy!  Good for you, you will love that cruise!  The Med is my favorite place to cruise, I'm looking forward to your impressions of that area. 

 

@StLouisCruisersI'm so very sorry to hear about Buddy.  Prayers for him, his family and friends.

 

Some photos of our day in Geiranger:

 

 

 

Some of the 11 hairpin turns on Eagle Road

 

It was a foggy, cold day in September

 

Our ship the Nieuw Statendam

 

I braved walking out onto this grating for the (yikes) view below

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks Carolyn for your kind words and prayers.

 

Your pictures are wonderful.  

[aliaschief]

Good morning everyone! It’s 58 degrees, overcast and light fog. Seems like all the days start off like this. Today we are going to go experience some local sights. One being Tilamook Creamery, local lighthouse and a roadside picnic lunch.

Yesterday was pretty much of watching the surf, reading and later a shrimp Alfredo delicious dinner.

 

Prayers for all who have relatives and friends with illness.

 

Have a great day

[irishjim]

2 hours ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Well, this is a sad news day.  Last week when I got home from our cruise my twin told me she and her DH had gotten Covid.  She had been trying to help her daughter Amy out at her house because of Buddy in the hospital having the spinal surgery and beginning treatments for his latest cancer (lung cancer in his scapula and spine).  Twin feels so guilty (which she shouldn't) that she can't be of more help until they test negative.

 

But the news the last couple of days on Buddy has gotten worse.   He now has cancer in his liver.  Today Amy announced Buddy is coming home today or tomorrow for hospice care.  He absolutely wants to be home at the end. 😢  Friends have begun a dinner chain and will provide them a hot meal every night through July.  Her church will help out with her electric bill and ambulance bills which run $900 per trip.  Today's trip is the fourth one.  

 

It's hard to fathom a just turned 50 year old going to meet his Maker so soon.  Prayers for Buddy, Amy and their kids are appreciated.🙏

Sending  lots  of  prayers.

[ClippyJoe]

marshawk, these spur of the moment plans are the best of times ! I once saw it called "God winking at you" . So relax and enjoy the planning.

 

[Himself]

Thanks For the Fleet report

[ChaCr]

4 hours ago, Ichiban Nekko said:

Good Morning Dailyites!  I post infrequently, but lurk constantly, LOL! Your warmth, humor, photos, memes, recipes brighten even the dullest days. When I read about challenges that some of you deal with, I realize how truly fortunate I am. Kudos to all.

Welcome. And thanks for posting.  I'm in the same boat thinking how fortunate I am compared to allot the great people here with medical issues.  Thanks again for posting

 

Charles

Edited July 6, 2022 by ChaCr

[dfish]

Don't forget about the Norwegian disaster film The Wave.  It is about a mountain collapse that causes a giant wave to crush Geiranger.  It is good for a rainy afternoon. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3616916/

 

@StLouisCruisers Sandi, I am so sorry to hear of the turn for Buddy.  Most people prefer to be in the comfort of their own homes at this time and I am glad Buddy is able to be there.  It sounds like Amy and Buddy have a great community that will be there for support when they need it.   Prayers for Buddy and the family that hospice can make his final days peaceful and comfortable.  

 

@marshhawk Congratulations!   You will love it!

 

 

Edited July 6, 2022 by dfish

[Himself]

5 hours ago, rafinmd said:

Thank you for the Hump Day report, Rich.  Greetings from Halifax, which I think is where Zaandam will be tomorrow.  Rainy here but will be too windy for an umbrella, much like @Crazy For Cats in Sydney.  Been to several Norway ports but not Geiranger.  Interesting selection of days and I like the Emerson quote.  The meal sounds quite nice.  My alternative is Carrot and Mandarin Salad, Medallions of Pork Filet, and Carrot Cake as served on QM2 July 5, 2022.

Today’s care list:

StLouisCruisers DH awaiting biopsy result
Melinda with stage 4 cancer
StPeteCruiser recovering from Appendicitis
Covid in Durango shelter staff
Heartgrove brother about to be discharged with extremely poor prognosis
From the rotation:
Tana with persistant cough
HAL Sailer DH Nephew Curt undergoing rehab after serious mowing accident
Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney
Bennybear DH with melanoma

 

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

aliaschief in Oregon
Seasick Sailer in Hawaii
Volendam caring for refugees
3 days for Cat in My Lap  (Zaandam 7/9 to 8/13)
4 days for dobiemom (Rotterdam 7/10 to 7/17)
jimgev in Alaska
rafinmd  (QM2 to July  8), Mister Boston (Celebrity Summit to July  10), Crazy for Cats (Zaandam to 7/9), GTVCRUISER (Carnival Panorama to July 9) and ski ww (Oosterdam to July 16)  at sea
Vacationing Staff Captain Sabine - Our first female Staff Captain and HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it)

Roy

 

Thanks Roy!  Keep up the good work.

[MISTER 67]

1 hour ago, St Pete Cruiser said:

I hope you are rooting for the Rays!

Go Rays!

[Seasick Sailor]

Good morning Dailyites. 

 

Dear Sandi, I pray that Buddy finds peace in his last days. It is so scary when the time draws near. I'm thankful for all the folks coming to their aid at this time.

 

Jacqui your flowers are so beautiful!!

 

Roy looks like you are enjoying your cruise. Question: is Staff Captain Sebine still on vacation? How long do they normally get to be off their ship?

 

Last night we went to Dukes and I had the pork shank. I ate the whole thing washing it down with an ice cold lemon drop martini. I'm still stuffed this morning!

 

After I give my sweet husband a great big kiss, we are going take a drive downtown Lahaina. I'm looking for a purse in particular,  but may see a few more things I want. Beautiful weather.

 

Prayers,  Cheers and Blessings 

 

 

[smitty34877]

54 minutes ago, dfish said:

Don't forget about the Norwegian disaster film The Wave.  It is about a mountain collapse that causes a giant wave to crush Geiranger.  It is good for a rainy afternoon. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3616916/

 

@StLouisCruisers Sandi, I am so sorry to hear of the turn for Buddy.  Most people prefer to be in the comfort of their own homes at this time and I am glad Buddy is able to be there.  It sounds like Amy and Buddy have a great community that will be there for support when they need it.   Prayers for Buddy and the family that hospice can make his final days peaceful and comfortable.  

 

@marshhawk Congratulations!   You will love it!

 

 

That was a very suspenseful movie!

[puppycanducruise]

@marshhawkWay to go!  Have a great time!

[1ANGELCAT]

Nieuw A. has arrived in Juneau .
 

 

[JazzyV]

Good afternoon. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily.

No one here to kiss. I like good fried chicken (my Mother's in particular), but haven't had any in many years. I think most people lose or don't use umbrella covers, except for patio umbrellas.

The quote is true. I've never had turkey scallopini. I take the drink and pass on the wine.

I haven't been to Geiranger or anywhere in Norway. Thanks for the pictures.

 

It is hot and humid here. We had some rain overnight (I didn't hear it) and now it's sprinkling. We need a good soaking rain. I took 25mg of Benadryl last night and 50mg this AM an hour before my shot. So we'll see how the local reaction goes. Of course I may be sleepy today from the Benadryl. 

 

@dobiemom @Vict0riann  Safe travels.

@kazu Thanks for the flower pictures.

@grapau27 Great looking lunch, as usual.

@dfish A normal parathyroid hormone in the setting of high calcium is abnormal; it should be suppressed. Is the Endocrinologist doing this evaluation? Thanks for your Geiranger pics.

@StLouisCruisers Thanks for the pictures. Sorry to hear DS and her DH have Covid. Worse news about Buddy; I'm so sorry to hear this. Many prayers for Buddy, Amy, their children and the whole family. 

@Ichiban Nekko It tires me out just reading about your move to the rental.

@rafinmd Enjoy Halifax!

@Quartzsite Cruiser Excellent pictures. Thanks.

@marshhawk That sounds like quite the cruise you planned.

@ger_77 Very nice of you to take the young lady in until she can get into student housing. 

@Cruising-along Nice photos of Geiranger.

 

Prayers for the Care List and Cheers for the Celebration List.

Stay safe everyone.

 

My two cacti are ready to bloom any day. The one with one flower bud had one last year; the one with 2 buds had none last year. They bloom at midnight and the flower dies the next day.

 

[1ANGELCAT]

Afternoon all, I just wanted to give an update on my hand situation. I believe I mentioned the PT sent a request to the neurology dr in Hershey about Botox , it took 3 weeks to get a reply . I had a phone call this morning and r the first available appointment is February, 😱 I called the PT and he said that is unbelievable. 
   On the good news front, my nurse practitioner sent a referral for a hand specialist and I now have an appointment for July 18. the dr is in the same building as her.🤞 I am hopeful he can get an answer.

[Vict0riann]

We made it to Halifax in the pouring rain.  Sorry Roy won’t have a nice day for touring here.  Now we have 6 hours to wait for our flight toLondon.  I think we will just hang out here, rather than heading out into the weather.  Pat has gone on a recce- a lot of places seem to be closed.  
 

@StLouisCruisers, sorry about Buddy, I’ll pray he is comfortable.  And for the rest of the family.  

[bennybear]

Good morning and thanks all!  Like Geri, I can’t fathom umbrella cover day but will happily celebrate fried chicken,  in particular Korean!  
@StLouisCruisersSandi, I’m so sorry that the news is so grim.  Prayers for strength and peace for you and your family. 

@marshhawk so excited for you,   Greece is one of our favourite places, glad you seized the moment!  Happy to answer any questions I Can. 
We visited Geiranger years ago with our DS and enjoyed our  trip.  

 

Edited July 6, 2022 by bennybear

[Cat in my lap]

3 hours ago, St Pete Cruiser said:

I hope you are rooting for the Rays!

Of course!  We are season ticket holders!  

[grapau27]

5 hours ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Well, this is a sad news day.  Last week when I got home from our cruise my twin told me she and her DH had gotten Covid.  She had been trying to help her daughter Amy out at her house because of Buddy in the hospital having the spinal surgery and beginning treatments for his latest cancer (lung cancer in his scapula and spine).  Twin feels so guilty (which she shouldn't) that she can't be of more help until they test negative.

 

But the news the last couple of days on Buddy has gotten worse.   He now has cancer in his liver.  Today Amy announced Buddy is coming home today or tomorrow for hospice care.  He absolutely wants to be home at the end. 😢  Friends have begun a dinner chain and will provide them a hot meal every night through July.  Her church will help out with her electric bill and ambulance bills which run $900 per trip.  Today's trip is the fourth one.  

 

It's hard to fathom a just turned 50 year old going to meet his Maker so soon.  Prayers for Buddy, Amy and their kids are appreciated.🙏

Sending Buddy our prayers for a peaceful and pain free end of life Sandi.

It is extra sad when he is so young.

My lovely mam had metastatic  cancer and died aged 81 as did Pauline's dad.

2 of my uncles died aged 56 with lung cancer.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Sandi.

Kindest regards.

Graham.

 

[grapau27]

3 hours ago, Cruising-along said:

Good morning all!
I'll be sure to give DH an extra kiss this morning in honor of kissing day.  We both like fried chicken but don't have it often.  And as a Washington State native, we have a joke here -- you can tell the tourists from the locals because the tourists carry umbrellas! 😉  Like others, I much prefer hoods so my hands are free.  Our rain is usually just a drizzle.  If it rains hard there is usually a strong wind, so umbrellas would be useless anyway.

 

I agree with the quote, and like the meal, drink and wine.  We were in Geiranger once in 2019 on the Nieuw Statendam, the beginning of our 65-day anniversary cruise(s).  We took the tour that went on Eagle Road and up to Mt. Dalsnibba.  I'll try to post some photos that haven't already been shared.

 

We had a great time yesterday afternoon at the Seattle Aquarium with the DGSs.  I can't believe we had never been there -- DD's family have a membership, so they have been there often -- in fact DSIL at one time was one of the "Santa divers" in the big tank.

 

Today will be spent getting groceries in preparation of having the boys here overnight next week.  My how those boys can eat!!

 

@Ichiban NekkoI'm impressed with your move and downsizing.  I know it's something DH and I will have to do some day, but I'm dreading it.  You do make it sound almost easy!

 

@marshhawkYou are not crazy!  Good for you, you will love that cruise!  The Med is my favorite place to cruise, I'm looking forward to your impressions of that area. 

 

@StLouisCruisersI'm so very sorry to hear about Buddy.  Prayers for him, his family and friends.

 

Some photos of our day in Geiranger:

 

 

 

Some of the 11 hairpin turns on Eagle Road

 

It was a foggy, cold day in September

 

Our ship the Nieuw Statendam

 

I braved walking out onto this grating for the (yikes) view below

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love your photos.

Graham.

[rafinmd]

It's a nasty rainy day in Halifax and it was foggy yesterday evening so I'm posting another view of the July 4 sunrise, this one with great colors before the sun came up.

 

Roy

[grapau27]

46 minutes ago, 1ANGELCAT said:

Afternoon all, I just wanted to give an update on my hand situation. I believe I mentioned the PT sent a request to the neurology dr in Hershey about Botox , it took 3 weeks to get a reply . I had a phone call this morning and r the first available appointment is February, 😱 I called the PT and he said that is unbelievable. 
   On the good news front, my nurse practitioner sent a referral for a hand specialist and I now have an appointment for July 18. the dr is in the same building as her.🤞 I am hopeful he can get an answer.

Prayers 🙏 and best wishes for a successful outcome.

Graham.

[StLouisCruisers]

2 hours ago, irishjim said:

Sending  lots  of  prayers.

Thank you Jim. 

 

 

2 hours ago, dfish said:

 

@StLouisCruisers Sandi, I am so sorry to hear of the turn for Buddy.  Most people prefer to be in the comfort of their own homes at this time and I am glad Buddy is able to be there.  It sounds like Amy and Buddy have a great community that will be there for support when they need it.   Prayers for Buddy and the family that hospice can make his final days peaceful and comfortable.  

I agree, if there is nothing they can do to improve your outlook at the hospital, the best place for rest and peace is at home.  The hospice care people will make sure he is comfortable.

 

 

1 hour ago, Seasick Sailor said:

 

Dear Sandi, I pray that Buddy finds peace in his last days. It is so scary when the time draws near. I'm thankful for all the folks coming to their aid at this time.

 

Thank you Joy for checking in on us and for your kind words.  

 

 

1 hour ago, JazzyV said:

 

@StLouisCruisers Thanks for the pictures. Sorry to hear DS and her DH have Covid. Worse news about Buddy; I'm so sorry to hear this. Many prayers for Buddy, Amy, their children and the whole family. 

Your prayers are appreciated so much, Vanessa.

 

 

39 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

  

@StLouisCruisers, sorry about Buddy, I’ll pray he is comfortable.  And for the rest of the family.  

Thanks Ann.  The family appreciates everyone's support.

 

 

38 minutes ago, bennybear said:

@StLouisCruisersSandi, I’m so sorry that the news is so grim.  Prayers for strength and peace for you and your family. 

 

Yes, it's very grim news.  The hospital bed and equipment are being deivered to the home now, and Buddy will arrive later today.  Thank you for your kind thoughts.