The Fleet Report and Daily for Sunday January 22nd, 2023

[durangoscots]

@Cruising-alongSo sorry to hear about Patricia. Sending prayers for her and for her family.

 

Susan

 

[Rowsby]

2 minutes ago, Rowsby said:

 

Not sure what happened on CC....but most of my post disappeared....:)

 

"I have a friend from New Zealand who is now on this Celebrity Eclipse cruise in the South Pacific...

 

I wondered if there was any "live" threads and found two....this food porn thread is amazing....and I have NO doubt my friend is having a fantastic cruise....!!"

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2907139-live-food-photos-from-the-eclipse-south-pacific-14-26-january-2023/

[ocean sounds]

5 hours ago, Crazy For Cats said:

 I

so funny!  No cats! But have 2 dogs who do the same.   We finally trained them by having the Alexa Show in the Living Room set an alarm every day.  
 

They stare at Alexa for the last 30 minutes, waiting for the audible alarm.

 

it’s funny, one dog is starting to recognize numbers from the alarm time visually on the clock . 

Edited January 22, 2023 by ocean sounds

[cruising sister]

Good afternoon,

@aliaschief I can’t say I am sorry that my Chiefs won but I am sad that Mahomes got hurt. We all have our favorite teams and  I am sure that stung a bit. 
@Cruising-along I am very sad to hear about your niece. This will be extra hard on her parents. I lost my oldest son unexpectedly to an unknown cardiac condition and I can say with experience losing a child no matter what the age is like no other pain you will feel. 
@dfish I am anxious to try the fried rice. Thanks for the yummy recipes. 

[rafinmd]

13 minutes ago, Rowsby said:

I see you just answered my question.

 

Roy

Edited January 22, 2023 by rafinmd

[aliaschief]

2 minutes ago, cruising sister said:

Good afternoon,

@aliaschief I can’t say I am sorry that my Chiefs won but I am sad that Mahomes got hurt. We all have our favorite teams and  I am sure that stung a bit. 
@Cruising-along I am very sad to hear about your niece. This will be extra hard on her parents. I lost my oldest son unexpectedly to an unknown cardiac condition and I can say with experience losing a child no matter what the age is like no other pain you will feel. 
@dfish I am anxious to try the fried rice. Thanks for the yummy recipes. 

Actually I was very proud of where the Jags took themselves this year. Looking forward to next year. Congrats to KC.

Edited January 22, 2023 by aliaschief

[ocean sounds]

5 hours ago, dobiemom said:

It’s the Year of the Rabbit 

Copy+paste, but change what the bunny is holding! 

(\_/)

( •.•)

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[Cruising-along]

2 hours ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

 

Carolyn, I'm so sorry the news about Patricia is not good.  Your entire family, especially Patricia's two young daughter's and her close family are in our thoughts at this trying time.  Thank you for your pictures.  They brought back good memories of our trips along the Washington and Oregon coasts.

Lenda

 

 

2 hours ago, cunnorl said:

 

      @Cruising-along I am so sorry to hear about Patricia. I will continue to keep her and her family in my prayers. 

     

    Charlene

 

1 hour ago, cat shepard said:

@Cruising-along

 

Carolyn

 

I am so sorry. Praying that wonderful memories help ease everyone’s pain. The vigil is so difficult for family and friends. 

 

1 hour ago, *Miss G* said:

@Cruising-along, I am so very sorry to hear of your sad news.  Sending warm and loving thoughts and (((BIG HUGS))).  💐

 

 

 

1 hour ago, StLouisCruisers said:

 

Carolyn, I'm very sorry to hear the news is not better about Patricia.  Prayers for the family as they wait for her passing.  She's much too young.  Her Dad's update was so sad.

 

The photos are great of Astoria.  Thank you.  

 

 

1 hour ago, bennybear said:

@Cruising-along I am so sorry to hear your news! 

 

53 minutes ago, lobsternight said:

@Cruising-along our thoughts are with you ❤ 

 

46 minutes ago, JazzyV said:

 

@Cruising-along Thanks for the photos of Astoria. Prayers for Patricia and all the family; an awful decision to be made about taking her off life support, but necessary with no chance of brain recovery.

 

 

44 minutes ago, srdancer said:

@Cruising-alongso sorry to hear about Patricia. She is so young! A sad waiting time for you and the rest of the family.

 

40 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

I'm so sorry to hear Patricia's time is close.

Graham 

 

21 minutes ago, puppycanducruise said:

@Cruising-alongPrayers for your family at this difficult time.  I hope Patricia finds peace.

 

19 minutes ago, durangoscots said:

@Cruising-alongSo sorry to hear about Patricia. Sending prayers for her and for her family.

 

Susan

 

 

10 minutes ago, cruising sister said:

@Cruising-along I am very sad to hear about your niece. This will be extra hard on her parents. I lost my oldest son unexpectedly to an unknown cardiac condition and I can say with experience losing a child no matter what the age is like no other pain you will feel. 

Thank you all SO much for your kind thoughts, prayers and hugs.  This is such a caring group. It just feels surreal right now.   @cruising sisterI'm so very sorry to hear that you lost your oldest son 😞  I do know how that pain affects a person and family, my sister also lost her oldest son when he was 17.  I'm so sorry.  I agree that it's like no other pain to lose a child.

[dfish]

5 minutes ago, Cruising-along said:

 

Thank you all SO much for your kind thoughts, prayers and hugs.  This is such a caring group. It just feels surreal right now.   @cruising sisterI'm so very sorry to hear that you lost your oldest son 😞  I do know how that pain affects a person and family, my sister also lost her oldest son when he was 17.  I'm so sorry.  I agree that it's like no other pain to lose a child.

Hugs to you, Carolyn, and to your entire family.   Hold each other close during this difficult time.  Patricia's spirit is guiding all of you.

[rafinmd]

Carolyn, I'm saddened but not really surprised by your news.  Hugs to your and the rest of Patricia's family.

 

I did check my passport and all it says is "in process".  There is an option to upgrade processing but that is actually all I was expecting since I think I get an email whenever the status changes.

 

Roy

[kochleffel]

2 hours ago, richwmn said:

I didn't notice the break in itineraries for Westerdam. I think you are correct and have updated the source. Thanks again for keeping up with this.

Also, Zuiderdam made the short jump to Moorea overnight and we will be here until 4:30pm

 

 

I hadn't noticed the break for the Oosterdam, on which I'm booked the following month. It had been discussed in the roll call for the canceled cruise, which isn't one that I followed. There's another sailing between the canceled one and mine.                          

[Cruising-along]

47 minutes ago, dfish said:

Hugs to you, Carolyn, and to your entire family.   Hold each other close during this difficult time.  Patricia's spirit is guiding all of you.

 

15 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

Carolyn, I'm saddened but not really surprised by your news.  Hugs to your and the rest of Patricia's family.

 

I did check my passport and all it says is "in process".  There is an option to upgrade processing but that is actually all I was expecting since I think I get an email whenever the status changes.

 

Roy

Thank you Debbie and Roy.  All hugs are appreciated!  Roy you're right, it isn't surprising.  The odds have been against her. 😞  

[aliaschief]

Carolyn condolences and prayers for you and your family.

Bruce

[grapau27]

2 hours ago, Cruising-along said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you all SO much for your kind thoughts, prayers and hugs.  This is such a caring group. It just feels surreal right now.   @cruising sisterI'm so very sorry to hear that you lost your oldest son 😞  I do know how that pain affects a person and family, my sister also lost her oldest son when he was 17.  I'm so sorry.  I agree that it's like no other pain to lose a child.

Hugs to you all.

Graham.

[4966and556]

@Cruising-along hugs to you and your family.

 

If anyone is watching the Buffalo game right now, we are having the same weather here.  There is a fire crackling in the fireplace and pork chops and potatoes and carrots roasting in the oven. I made brownies and spice cake this afternoon.

[kochleffel]

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[kochleffel]

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[RMLincoln]

Greetings Dailyites!  I’ve been following this thread , marveling at how it reflects all of our ups and downs, joys and sorrows. 

Blessings to you all as you show the uncommon strength to be strong enough to lean on others, to be vulnerable, and to be bouyed by the joys of others through our own troughs. 

I had a second career as a rural volunteer fire department EMT for 18 years in the mountains of NM. I soon learned that not everybody who dies is old! It is not possible to be prepared for loss, most especially loss of those younger. Over half of my patients who died were younger than me at the time, and I began this work at 48. I had 2 patients die with me at 40. They both had complex medical conditions. Of course everything we knew to do was done but they weren’t coming back.  When we rarely could get a conversion from cardiac arrest to a heartbeat, it meant the family would have a little time to say their goodbyes. 

I learned in a new and visceral way that we don’t get to choose who lives and dies, we get to choose how we live our lives… with love, with courage, with hope every day no matter the odds.

And we have the privilege to walk the path alongside those we care about, near and far. 

The Dailyites do that with grace, trust and compassion. Thank you!
Carolyn, your family, Patricia and her Care Team, you are in my heart and prayers. And all on the Care List, and those celebrating - having gotten through your challenges! Waiting to hear news about Kathi! 
Blessings all, near and far, Maureen - now in Maryland, retired again…. 

[rafinmd]

8 minutes ago, RMLincoln said:

Greetings Dailyites!  I’ve been following this thread , marveling at how it reflects all of our ups and downs, joys and sorrows. 

Blessings to you all as you show the uncommon strength to be strong enough to lean on others, to be vulnerable, and to be bouyed by the joys of others through our own troughs. 

I had a second career as a rural volunteer fire department EMT for 18 years in the mountains of NM. I soon learned that not everybody who dies is old! It is not possible to be prepared for loss, most especially loss of those younger. Over half of my patients who died were younger than me at the time, and I began this work at 48. I had 2 patients die with me at 40. They both had complex medical conditions. Of course everything we knew to do was done but they weren’t coming back.  When we rarely could get a conversion from cardiac arrest to a heartbeat, it meant the family would have a little time to say their goodbyes. 

I learned in a new and visceral way that we don’t get to choose who lives and dies, we get to choose how we live our lives… with love, with courage, with hope every day no matter the odds.

And we have the privilege to walk the path alongside those we care about, near and far. 

The Dailyites do that with grace, trust and compassion. Thank you!
Carolyn, your family, Patricia and her Care Team, you are in my heart and prayers. And all on the Care List, and those celebrating - having gotten through your challenges! Waiting to hear news about Kathi! 
Blessings all, near and far, Maureen - now in Maryland, retired again…. 

What a wonderful first post.  Welcome.

 

Roy

[marshhawk]

@Cruising-alongYour nieces' life and health has been very sad, but from what you have shared about her, she lived in joy and made others feel her joy.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

 

Annie

[marshhawk]

@RMLincoln  Welcome to the daily!  A most loving group of instant friends, and spontaneous family.

 

I also meant to welcome @cruising sisterthe other day, but unless I write things down, they are in my head, and then gone.  And when I do write things down, I lose the paper I wrote on 75% of the time.  Please forgive my tardiness, and WELCOME!

 

Edited January 22, 2023 by marshhawk

[cat shepard]

21 minutes ago, RMLincoln said:

Greetings Dailyites!  I’ve been following this thread , marveling at how it reflects all of our ups and downs, joys and sorrows. 

Blessings to you all as you show the uncommon strength to be strong enough to lean on others, to be vulnerable, and to be bouyed by the joys of others through our own troughs. 

I had a second career as a rural volunteer fire department EMT for 18 years in the mountains of NM. I soon learned that not everybody who dies is old! It is not possible to be prepared for loss, most especially loss of those younger. Over half of my patients who died were younger than me at the time, and I began this work at 48. I had 2 patients die with me at 40. They both had complex medical conditions. Of course everything we knew to do was done but they weren’t coming back.  When we rarely could get a conversion from cardiac arrest to a heartbeat, it meant the family would have a little time to say their goodbyes. 

I learned in a new and visceral way that we don’t get to choose who lives and dies, we get to choose how we live our lives… with love, with courage, with hope every day no matter the odds.

And we have the privilege to walk the path alongside those we care about, near and far. 

The Dailyites do that with grace, trust and compassion. Thank you!
Carolyn, your family, Patricia and her Care Team, you are in my heart and prayers. And all on the Care List, and those celebrating - having gotten through your challenges! Waiting to hear news about Kathi! 
Blessings all, near and far, Maureen - now in Maryland, retired again…. 

 

Maureen, what a wonderful way to introduce yourself. Welcome!

[dfish]

@RMLincoln Welcome to the Daily and thank you for your wise words.

[Crazy For Cats]

I was watching a show on National Geographic and saw an ad for HAL.  
oh to be on a dam ship then Monday would be a relaxing day.

[smitty34877]

@Cruising-along,I  am so sorry for your niece, her family and yours.Adding my prayers.