The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday April 10th, 2023

[aliaschief]

Just a mid day report. A wonderful breakfast in the Pinnacle but was surprised that the French Press Coffee had been discontinued. We attended a 4&5 Star reception in Billboard this morning. Area seems crowded with expansion of Casino but maybe it’s just me. Read on our Verhanda,  then up to Lido where I had a very tasty egg salad sandwich. The Lido seemed very busy and I asked an officer how many guest were on-board. Currently 1,800 but he stated we would be picking up quite a few passenger’s in San Diego. Currently off the coast of Cuba and headed for the Bahama Straits and main shipping channels with our average speed of 20 knots.

Shortly we will be attending a complimentary wine tasting. Tonight is Dressy Night and we will dine in MDR. Sue has booked every specialty venue plus David Burke’s, Canelleto Chef’s Table and a Pinnacle Grill Chef’s Table. There is no Pop Up Sal De Mer. So who knows when we will get back to MDR?
So that’s what is happening on the BHB.

Captain Bruce——dreaming again!🛳

Edited April 10, 2023 by aliaschief

[TiogaCruiser]

1 hour ago, XBGuy said:

 

Probably not as significant to many, but it is also Get a New Roof Day.

 

 

Rain is in the forecast for Thursday.  So, we have a deadline.

 

We’re in line for a new section of roofing also. Signed the contract a couple months ago. That was before The Rain and start date was in May. It MIGHT be June or July now.

[kazu]

31 minutes ago, aliaschief said:

Sue has booked every specialty venue plus David Burke’s, Canelleto Chef’s Table and a Pinnacle Grill Chef’s Table. There is no Pop Up Sal De Mer. So who knows when we will get back to MDR?
So that’s what is happening on the BHB.

Captain Bruce——dreaming again!🛳

 

Did I see Chef’s Table?  Two Chef’s Tables?  Woo hoo!  Please tell us more about it Bruce when the time comes (if you don’t mind).  I hope it’s like the Chef’s Table of old.  🤞 Curious how the two will differ.

 

Did you have to ask about it on board to book or was it available on line?  Our restaurant reservations are still not open for my cruise 6 months away 😔 

[cruising sister]

Good afternoon, the rains found us. My son just sent me a video of my DGS playing with his new golf club. He is 5 YO. It is in slo mo. 

[Cruising-along]

58 minutes ago, aliaschief said:

Just a mid day report. A wonderful breakfast in the Pinnacle but was surprised that the French Press Coffee had been discontinued. We attended a 4&5 Star reception in Billboard this morning. Area seems crowded with expansion of Casino but maybe it’s just me. Read on our Verhanda,  then up to Lido where I had a very tasty egg salad sandwich. The Lido seemed very busy and I asked an officer how many guest were on-board. Currently 1,800 but he stated we would be picking up quite a few passenger’s in San Diego. Currently off the coast of Cuba and headed for the Bahama Straits and main shipping channels with our average speed of 20 knots.

Shortly we will be attending a complimentary wine tasting. Tonight is Dressy Night and we will dine in MDR. Sue has booked every specialty venue plus David Burke’s, Canelleto Chef’s Table and a Pinnacle Grill Chef’s Table. There is no Pop Up Sal De Mer. So who knows when we will get back to MDR?
So that’s what is happening on the BHB.

Captain Bruce——dreaming again!🛳

We had a lovely aft NS on the Eurodam last year.  Could you tell me the names of the Concierges and the manager of the Pinnacle Grill?   Do you have regular coffee or only espresso in your cabin?  Last year they didn't have any regular coffee for the machines. Thanks!

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

Good afternoon.  It has been a busy morning trying to catch up on paper work that I've ignored for a few days.  The good news is we efiled our taxes this morning and they were accepted.  

 

3 hours ago, cunnorl said:

Good Morning from a cool and windy day at the beach

     Crazy weather, more like January than April.   

      A day to celebrate  Golf. Thats great. Been playing for many years and really enjoy the game. Play twice a week and wish it was more. It is a great way to be outside and get some exercise. I was one of 5 siblings, both my brothers have passed and I miss them everyday.  Both of them were my golf partners for all our local tournaments.

         So now it is just myself and 2 sisters who dont play. They are in Massachusetts  but we talk frequently and see each other often.

     My painters started today. It will take a few days to finish. Just doing 3 bathrooms, laundry room and hall.  Nice to freshen things up periodically.

       Hope everyone is doing OK.

Stay safe and enjoy today

    Charlene

       

    

 

Charlene, I hope the painting is not too disruptive.

 

3 hours ago, durangoscots said:

Good morning. Sunny here and high will get up to the high 60's after a chilly start to the day. Dogs enjoyed their longer than usual walk. I know they will be glad to see Spring.

 

The meal of the day sounds good.... I love both avocados and crab. But I will be eating left overs from Easter tonight. My appetite is still off a bit. I need someone else to do the cooking.

 

Little news from here. I am still plugging away (slowly) on Spring cleaning. The big thing this week will be getting my hair cut. It badly needs it. And a pedicure. All that is scheduled for Wednesday.

 

My downstairs front neighbor will be not be coming home today. His broken shoulder is not the problem but rather his balance and movement. So he is rehab for a for about a week with PT scheduled. In the meantime I heard from the daughter of the woman who owns that unit and her Mom fell last week and broke her arm!!! - she lives in California.  What is going on??? I am walking very carefully these days and telling the little dogs to stay away from my feet. It seems to be break a bone week at our condos. I don't want to play.

 

Otherwise things are as usual. Sort of dull... even at the shelter. We are still overcrowded, but people are adopting and some of our longer term residents have recently found new homes. We are offering some spay/neuter clinics to try to cut down on the numbers but it is kitten season.... and the cuties are arriving en mass.

 

Back to rug washing. It is warm enough to hang the throw rugs outside and they do need the airing.

 

Susan

 

 

 

Susan, I'm glad you are being extra careful.  We definitely don't want you to join the break a bone week at your condos.  I'm glad things are sort of dull, especially at the shelter.

 

2 hours ago, Cruising-along said:

Good morning all!

I've never had any interest in learning to play golf, but DH played often in years past -- not now though.  Several of our friends are avid golfers though and will play in all kinds of weather.

The closest our family comes to having farm animals would be my maternal grandfather who had a dairy farm and my paternal grandfather who had a cattle ranch.

I'm the youngest of 3 daughters, only 2 of us remain.  Our oldest sister passed in 2010 after a 10-year battle with Lymphoma.  We miss her every day.  

 

Although avocado is very healthy for most people, it isn't good if you have kidney disease.  Since I've never liked avocado anyway (it's a texture thing) I was relieved to have a better excuse not to eat it. 😉  So I will pass on the meal, red wine, and drink.  

 

Today I continue to make baby steps to feeling better.  Just some congestion, cough, and most of all very, very tired.  No matter how much sleep I get at night I wake up tired and stay tired all day.  

 

Vanessa @JazzyVWhat on earth -- your funds disappeared??  

Terry @smitty34877Prayers that your DH's procedure goes well.

 

We've been to Marseilles and Provence twice. The first time was in 2008, no photos from that visit good enough to share I'm afraid...we rented a car and drove to Aix-en-Provence and Arles.  DS and DBIL came with us that cruise, and that day was my sister's birthday -- a great way to spend it!

 

The second visit was in 2019.  We took an 8-hour tour to Avignon and Pont du Gard, the Roman aqueduct built in 50 AD.  Another great day!  

 

Just a couple photos of Marseilles as both times we spent the day outside of the city.

 

 

 

Pont du Gard, Roman aqueduct built in 50 AD

 

 

Inscribed stones when the bridge was built

 

Some scenes of Avignon

 

 

 

Carolyn, I'm glad you are getting better and hope the tiredness ends soon.  When in 2019, were you in Marseille in 2019 and on which ship?  We were there on July 27 on Veendam.

 

2 hours ago, XBGuy said:

 

Probably not as significant to many, but it is also Get a New Roof Day.

 

 

Rain is in the forecast for Thursday.  So, we have a deadline.

 

 

I hope the new roof is finished before the rain returns.

 

2 hours ago, dfish said:

Since today is National Siblings Day, I thought I would share a couple of pictures with you.  The first is me and my sisters on Easter Sunday many years ago.  My dad's caption on the photo was Four Texas Beauties.  We were living in Lake Jackson, Texas at the time, so it was probably 1962.  

 

 

Yes, I am the one hamming it up.  

 

A couple years later we were back in MIdland, Michigan and brother Bill was old enough to join us for the Easter photo.  

 

 

Bill is showing his better side.

 

The last one is all of us on a fall day in the front yard.

 

That is me with Jeff in my lap.  

 

Debbie, thanks for the great family pictures.  

 

5 hours ago, JazzyV said:

Good morning. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily.

I like watching golf and said I'd learn after retirement, but then all the medical stuff started. Maybe one day. I hope farm animals are treated well. I'll have to wait for only-child day, although I know most of you have siblings. I like the quote. Pass on the meal (seafood), although I'll occasionally eat a crab cake. I'll pass on the drink and take the wine.

I haven't been to Marseille.

 

It's going to be sunny and warm today, going up into the upper 60's, after a chilly start around freezing earlier. And warm and dry all week. I'll be inside for most of today, as my alarm guy is coming soon. Maybe if he's done early afternoon, I may do a little cleanup yard work. I slept over 7 hours, having only gotten about 4 hours the night before, due to the power outage.

 

Ugh, found out my funds disappeared from the Credit Union! They claim they marked it as a dormant account and had sent me letters. Now I have to try to get the money back from the State!

 

@StLouisCruisers Thank you for our start today. Lovely Marseille photos.

@richwmn Thanks for the history and enjoy Lisbon!

@aliaschief Have a great day aboard Eurodam. Nice memes and photos. 

@Sharon in AZ Sure, I'll add @Dismomx5. I do have @lazey1 on my list, but I'll have to pass that list on to either Roy, or whoever takes over the Cares and Celebrations List once I'm away.

@Cruzin Terri Nice pictures.

@dfish Yuk on the previous owners disposing of the kitty litter in the yard.

@marshhawk Maybe try some Gatorade? And I think I heard the soap had to be Ivory too. 

@smitty34877 Prayers that this is the last procedure for DH for a while. 

@cruising sister I hope therapy is helping, even if torturous.

 

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

Be well everyone.

 

Vanessa, I hope you don't have too much trouble getting your money from the state.

 

Lenda

[aliaschief]

1 hour ago, kazu said:

 

Did I see Chef’s Table?  Two Chef’s Tables?  Woo hoo!  Please tell us more about it Bruce when the time comes (if you don’t mind).  I hope it’s like the Chef’s Table of old.  🤞 Curious how the two will differ.

 

Did you have to ask about it on board to book or was it available on line?  Our restaurant reservations are still not open for my cruise 6 months away 😔 

Only one we were able to book prior on-line was the David Burke. Will let you know.

Edited April 10, 2023 by aliaschief

[aliaschief]

To night’s MDR Dressy Night menu.

 

[Cruising-along]

27 minutes ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

Carolyn, I'm glad you are getting better and hope the tiredness ends soon.  When in 2019, were you in Marseille in 2019 and on which ship?  We were there on July 27 on Veendam.

We were on the Nieuw Statendam, Sept. 8-Oct. 17.  On the 18th we hopped over to the Koningsdam, this was our 50th anniversary cruise. 

[kazu]

25 minutes ago, aliaschief said:

Only one we were able to book prior on-line was the David Burke. Will let you know.

 

Thanks Bruce.  Much appreciated 👍 

[aliaschief]

1 hour ago, Cruising-along said:

We had a lovely aft NS on the Eurodam last year.  Could you tell me the names of the Concierges and the manager of the Pinnacle Grill?   Do you have regular coffee or only espresso in your cabin?  Last year they didn't have any regular coffee for the machines. Thanks!

Katherine is Concierge. Gedi was host at Pinnacle and I’ll have to recheck PG Manager. Espresso coffee.

Edited April 10, 2023 by aliaschief

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

12 minutes ago, Cruising-along said:

We were on the Nieuw Statendam, Sept. 8-Oct. 17.  On the 18th we hopped over to the Koningsdam, this was our 50th anniversary cruise. 

 

Thought we might have been on the same cruise.  Maybe someday.  We did our 50th anniversary cruise in 2017 on Prinsendam.

 

Lenda

[XBGuy]

2 hours ago, TiogaCruiser said:

We’re in line for a new section of roofing also. Signed the contract a couple months ago. That was before The Rain and start date was in May. It MIGHT be June or July now.

 

In January we discovered a leak in the garage.  We could have had a roofer just patch that part and moved on, but my thinking is that there was no guarantee that next year there won't be a leak (or leaks) in the living area.  Also, I am giving consideration to installing solar panels.  To do so on a 20-year old roof seemed silly,  So, I just went for the whole thing.

 

I signed the agreement on January 31.  The guy told me it would be four to six weeks before they could get to us.  Well. you know how those atmospheric rivers kept hitting us.  As you might guess, the garage leak did not fix itself.  Last week the guy, called and we scheduled it.  So, it was closer to eight weeks from the time I signed the agreement.

 

He estimated four days for the project.  Since they started on Saturday, I make four days to be Wednesday.  One day to spare before the possible rain,

[JazzyV]

Good afternoon. My home alarm system is now all spiffed up. My old one was installed in 1995, when I first got this house. I may still try to do a little yard cleanup after the Osterdam sailaway, but that is kind of late. And tomorrow I may help BFF a bit at his Dad's house, as well as look for a pair of black flats I can wear on the dressier cruise nights.

 

@Quartzsite Cruiser Thanks for lots of great photos from Marseille.

@cunnorl I'm jealous of your painters. I need to find some to do my kitchen and a couple of other rooms.

@durangoscots Ouch on all those folks falling and breaking bones; don't you join them!

@Cruising-along I hope the tiredness eases soon, but I guess it just takes time. Lovely Marseille pictures. This credit union I belong to is small. They had gone paperless for the most part, and I wasn't keeping track of the balance. Then I get this letter showing zero balance! I tried to log in online but couldn't. I called and they claimed to have sent letters and even called (no message ever left); you have to have some activity once a year to keep the account open. So the funds went to the State as unclaimed!! I have filled out the paperwork with the State; the credit union person was apologetic and said they'd do anything they could to help if I needed it.

@dfish Cute pictures of you all. LOL at DB Bill's pose!

@kazu Thanks. I had an older claim in for a check from way back, that I only recently found out about. But I used a PO Box then, and now can't prove I rented it. I found a record of a check written for the PO box, but don't have the check any longer. It was from the 1980's and not for much money.

@aliaschief It sounds like you two are livin' the life!

@XBGuy Fingers crossed the roof is finished before the rain comes. I got a new roof late last year and lucked out with good weather.

[aliaschief]

@JazzyV We are well aware on how fortunate and Blessed we are. Indeed we are living the good life.

[Overhead Fred]

Haven't posted much because we are having way too much fun on this cruise!

 

For today's port -

 

[Cruising-along]

1 hour ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

 

Thought we might have been on the same cruise.  Maybe someday.  We did our 50th anniversary cruise in 2017 on Prinsendam.

 

Lenda

I would love to meet you some day, Lenda.  Did I imagine it, or did you say awhile back that you're considering the Grand Australia in January?  

38 minutes ago, JazzyV said:

 

@Cruising-along I hope the tiredness eases soon, but I guess it just takes time. Lovely Marseille pictures. This credit union I belong to is small. They had gone paperless for the most part, and I wasn't keeping track of the balance. Then I get this letter showing zero balance! I tried to log in online but couldn't. I called and they claimed to have sent letters and even called (no message ever left); you have to have some activity once a year to keep the account open. So the funds went to the State as unclaimed!! I have filled out the paperwork with the State; the credit union person was apologetic and said they'd do anything they could to help if I needed it.

 

Thank you Vanessa.  I've heard that the tiredness is the last to leave, so I guess I'm on track.  And I will actually be making a meal tonight (shrimp scampi) so that's progress!

What a nightmare about the funds.  Thank goodness though that the credit union person said they'll do anything they can to help if needed.  

[rafinmd]

@JazzyV I know your cruise is coming soon and you've done a fantastic job and have left BIG shoes to follow.  I probably COULD return to the lists but would be very open to someone else picking it up at least for a while.  While I am somewhat stronger it still tokes me a long time to get organized and whatever lists I come up with could be delayed for quite a while some mornings.

 

Roy

[TiogaCruiser]

58 minutes ago, XBGuy said:

 

In January we discovered a leak in the garage.  We could have had a roofer just patch that part and moved on, but my thinking is that there was no guarantee that next year there won't be a leak (or leaks) in the living area.  Also, I am giving consideration to installing solar panels.  To do so on a 20-year old roof seemed silly,  So, I just went for the whole thing.

 

I signed the agreement on January 31.  The guy told me it would be four to six weeks before they could get to us.  Well. you know how those atmospheric rivers kept hitting us.  As you might guess, the garage leak did not fix itself.  Last week the guy, called and we scheduled it.  So, it was closer to eight weeks from the time I signed the agreement.

 

He estimated four days for the project.  Since they started on Saturday, I make four days to be Wednesday.  One day to spare before the possible rain,

Solar companies will not install on a damaged or “mature “ roof. I don’t recall off the top of my head if they have to warranty it 10 or 20 years.  California law. The good news is that required repairs are eligible for the tax credits. 
 

Not sure if you might still be able to get tax credits for doing the new roof if you put on solar later. It’s 30%. In order to do that we got a letter from the solar company as certification that the roof has to be replaced before they start work. The same credit applies to the electrical panel ( breaker box) as we have no more room in ours. We’re working the 2 projects (roof & solar) simultaneously.
 

If you aren’t already on contract and the paperwork has been filed with the power company, you are too late to get grandfathered into NEM2. The deadline is later this week. NEM3 doesn’t give you as good a rate for the electricity you sell to the power company. (You get 25% of the value.)

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

41 minutes ago, Cruising-along said:

I would love to meet you some day, Lenda.  Did I imagine it, or did you say awhile back that you're considering the Grand Australia in January?  

Thank you Vanessa.  I've heard that the tiredness is the last to leave, so I guess I'm on track.  And I will actually be making a meal tonight (shrimp scampi) so that's progress!

What a nightmare about the funds.  Thank goodness though that the credit union person said they'll do anything they can to help if needed.  

 

Carolyn, I'd love to meet you, too.  You remembered correctly that I was looking at the Grand Australia for next year, and I would love to do it.  However, it is still too early in DH's recovery to consider booking the cruise.  

 

Lenda

[superoma]

1 hour ago, rafinmd said:

@JazzyV I know your cruise is coming soon and you've done a fantastic job and have left BIG shoes to follow.  I probably COULD return to the lists but would be very open to someone else picking it up at least for a while.  While I am somewhat stronger it still tokes me a long time to get organized and whatever lists I come up with could be delayed for quite a while some mornings.

 

Roy

Roy, I just sent Vanessa an email 

[superoma]

@JazzyV you have mail!

[durangoscots]

1 hour ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

 

Carolyn, I'd love to meet you, too.  You remembered correctly that I was looking at the Grand Australia for next year, and I would love to do it.  However, it is still too early in DH's recovery to consider booking the cruise.  

 

Lenda

Be nice if you could make it. I have booked it .... my present to myself for surviving the BOD at the shelter for 6 years. And actually I had a year off, but was on for 6 years before that. I need a cruise.

 

Susan

[JazzyV]

38 minutes ago, superoma said:

@JazzyV you have mail!

I emailed you back. Thanks!

[kochleffel]

2 hours ago, JazzyV said:

But I used a PO Box then, and now can't prove I rented it. I found a record of a check written for the PO box, but don't have the check any longer.

 

For a former address, I have used the top of the first page of my income-tax return as proof. I keep the forms, although not all the supporting material, forever.