The Fleet Report and Daily for Saturday July 22nd, 2023

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

@Crazy For Cats  Jake, I hope you and Juan have a wonderful cruise.  BON VOYAGE!

 

 

Lenda

 

[kazu]

 Bon Voyage to @NextOne & @Crazy For Cats

 

 

I seem to have lost it in my original post.  😔 

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

@NextOne  Edi, have a fabulous time on Zuiderdam.  BON VOYAGE!

 

 

 

Lenda

[GTVCRUISER]

🙂 Happy Saturday 🙂 

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

Good morning from a sunny central Texas.  It is currently 78F and our high will be 96F,  It was supposed to be cloudy, but even with the sun, I'll be outside soon mowing and trimming the grass.

 

We had a Pawley Island hammock for many years, and the neighborhood kids liked to play in it.  We left it with the house when we moved here in 1999.  It'll probably will be a leisurely day after I finish the yard work.  I try to avoid Spoonerisms.

 

Today's quote is pretty true.  Just when we think we have life planned, something happens that changes everything.

 

I think we'll skip the meal and the drink.  There will be wine tonight, either white or red depending on what I decide to cook.

 

We have been to Ceuta, Spanish Morocco, twice.  Once in 2002 on Noordam III and again in 2009 on Tahitian Princess.  Both times we did not stay in Ceuta, but took a tour to Tetouan, Morocco.  We were supposed to stop there in 2004 on Noordam III, but it was to rough to get into port.  Captain John Scott, headed to Gibraltar, but we couldn't get in there either.  Before we could stop in Barcelona, we had to call at one of the two.  We headed back to Ceuta where an official came out to the ship in the pilot boat with the necessary paperwork.

 

Another interesting day in history.

 

@kazu  Jacqui, I'm glad you got Ivan outside in time today.  Thanks for all the lovely pictures of Ceuta.

@ottahand7  Nancy, thanks for the beautiful flower pictures.

 

Now, to retrieve my pictures and then head out to do yardwork.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lenda

 

[StLouisCruisers]

I've remembered a happy event for me to celebrate this weekend.  DGD Ashley (one with the German Shepherd) is wedding dress shopping today!  Little sis is home from college in Tampa to go along since she is Maid of Honor.  DD and the future DMIL, along with bridesmaids will make up the rest of the entourage.  I hope she gets to say YES to the dress today!👰

[Nickelpenny]

Good Morning to all!!

 

Nice collection of days and the kebobs sound delicious.  The drink - Meh.  Maybe the wine.  Never been to the port.  

 

I did go to see Oppenheimer and of course, even though I brought a long sweater, I started getting really cold.  I really liked the movie.  Thought provoking though I think you need to know at least some info on him and the circumstances to really enjoy the movie.

 

Finally got some rain last night.  Not a deluge but it cooled the place down.  Every evening, Alexa will give me an alert for severe thunderstorms that never appear.  When I worked as a lifeguard in '72 at the San Manuel pool (my dad was the manager; why the mine transferred him there for the summer I will never figure out), every day at around 3:30 pm the clouds would roll in, by 4 we would have closed the pool because of lightening and then the thunderstorm would crash down.  We would sit in the office until we "closed" at 6 pm.  That pattern no longer seems to occur.  Sad.

 

Today is ......... oh, who knows.  Gym at 0800 and then I will wing it.

 

Thoughts for all those on the care list and cheers to the many who are sailing and celebrating.  Nice to see.

 

Have a great day everyone.

[rafinmd]

1 hour ago, rafinmd said:

My alternative is Pasta Primavera and Raspberry Lemon Cake as served on VIA's Canadian July 13, 2018 on the way to my Grand Alaska trip.

I thought something sounded familiar. National Raspberry Cake Day was celebrated just 3 days ago.

 

Roy

[grapau27]

41 minutes ago, 1ANGELCAT said:

Good cool and sunny morning. It’s going to be a beautiful weekend, highs in the low 80’s and lower humidity Unfortunately, it won’t last, till next Friday it’s supposed to be 97.

Bon Voyage to all those sailing today. I’m so jealous.

Blessings and prayers to all on our lists. 
@grapau27, please ask Father David to pray for the Sheils family, as they grieve the loss of Mom Katie, Mattie and Conrad.

Sending prayers to the shiels family and I will ask father David for prayers for them too.

[rafinmd]

I have a sunset today, not a sunrise.  It's from my 2007 upper Amazon cruise, taken shortly after boarding La Amatista in Iquitos 16 years ago today.

 

 

Roy

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

Both times we were in Ceuta, we took tours to Tetouan, Morocco.  In 2002 it was an afternoon tour, and in 2009 we had an all  day tour.  We barely got a chance to see Ceuta, only what was outside the bus window.  

 

When you go into Morocco from Ceuta, the guide collects your passport and leaves them with the border officials.  The first time when we didn't no what was happening, it was a little disconcerting.  The guide picked up the passports on the way back to Ceuta.

 

The pictures are a combination from both tours.  This first one was in 2002 when we stopped just before crossing the border.  Just a few people decided to ride a camel.

 

One of the King of Morocco's many palaces and the open area around the palace.

 

 

 

 

 

Interesting woodwork

 

 

A stroll through some of the markets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some locals consuming the goods instead of taking them home.

 

The obligatory stop for a rug demonstration and sales pitch.

 

The entertainment either at the stop for a snack in 2002 or lunch in 2009.

 

Of course, we could leave Tetouan without seeing a snake charmer.

 

 

A few pictures of Ceuta from the ships as we sailed.

 

 

 

Lenda

 

Edited July 22, 2023 by Quartzsite Cruiser

[smitty34877]

Bon Voyage to Edi. Sue and Debbie and Jake and Juan! It looks like a beautiful Boston summer day to have a great Sail Away.

 

I doubt my ability to get out of a hammock unassisted.The meal looks very good but no saffron here. My DD DB  loved spoonerisms and we still use them all these years later  and laugh. As  the oldest he entertained us in so many ways and even his grandchildren know the quips and stories now.

@marshhawk, Annie, It looks like both our DH's start treatment on the same day.

We are grateful that there are treatments  but a little apprehensive about side effects.

Last night we had another problem with Tana's  oxygen concentrator but managed with our separate  emergency tanks until the O 2 company brought a new one early this am. I guess it is always something..

@kazu,Jacqui, I loved your " puppy ears" and I am glad Ivan got out in time. Thank you for the beautiful  port pictures  today.I would like to go there.

 

 

[Mr. Boston]

Good morning everyone.  Thanks for the daily report.  It’s a lovely summer morning here at the lake.  Perfect day for lounging in a hammock and enjoying a leisurely day.  The kebobs sound delicious as does the drink. I haven’t been to today’s port but am really enjoying the photos.  Prayers for all on our prayer list.  Cheers to everyone celebrating happy events and to our daily friends embarking on BHB’s for another adventure! 🍾🛳️

[grapau27]

1 hour ago, kazu said:

Ceuta continued…

 

there are statues, busts and murals everywhere.  Dedicated to many people.  We were enamoured and I took far too many pics but this should give you and idea..

 

\

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interesting collection of photos.

This port has never been on any of our Mediterranean cruises on 

P&O,Princess,Royal Caribbean,

NCL,MSC and Sun cruises.

[grapau27]

23 minutes ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

Both times we were in Ceuta, we took tours to Tetouan, Morocco.  In 2002 it was an afternoon tour, and in 2009 we had an all  day tour.  We barely got a chance to see Ceuta, only what was outside the bus window.  

 

When you go into Morocco from Ceuta, the guide collects your passport and leaves them with the border officials.  The first time when we didn't no what was happening, it was a little disconcerting.  The guide picked up the passports on the way back to Ceuta.

 

The pictures are a combination from both tours.  This first one was in 2002 when we stopped just before crossing the border.  Just a few people decided to ride a camel.

 

One of the King of Morocco's many palaces and the open area around the palace.

 

 

 

 

 

Interesting woodwork

 

 

A stroll through some of the markets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some locals consuming the goods instead of taking them home.

 

The obligatory stop for a rug demonstration and sales pitch.

 

The entertainment either at the stop for a snack in 2002 or lunch in 2009.

 

Of course, we could leave Tetouan without seeing a snake charmer.

 

 

A few pictures of Ceuta from the ships as we sailed.

 

 

 

Lenda

 

Lovely photos Lenda.

[travelingbums]

Thank you everyone for sharing.

Have a great day.

[Heartgrove]

Thank you Rich, thank you Tina, thank you Vanessa, thank you Ann, and thank you Dixie for all your work. And thank you everyone for being here!

 

Stay Safe!

 

- Jack

[JazzyV]

Good morning. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily.

I probably couldn't get out of a hammock if I got in. Not sure about having a leisure day and I'll try to avoid Spoonerisms. Good quote. I like the meal, pass on the drink, and yes to the wine. I haven't been to Ceuta.

 

It's sunny here and going up to 82F, with lower humidity. I'm debating about mowing the lawn this morning; don't want to zap all my energy. Later, I'll be going out to eat with BFF as it's his birthday! We decided on no gifts, just taking each other to dinner on our birthdays.

 

Bon Voyage @dfish and Sue, @Crazy For Cats and Juan, and @NextOne!

 

@0106 Thanks for the recipes, although I have no saffron at the moment. 

@kazu Sorry about one batch of the jam not setting. Wonderful photos from Ceuta! Great picture of Jose being interviewed. It looks like a place I'd like to visit.

@aliaschief I agree about the port in Amsterdam. I probably will never get there now, as my TA in May changed from there to Rotterdam.

@ottahand7 Sorry about the bad night's sleep. Lovely iris photos.

@StLouisCruisers An exciting time for DGD Ashley and her wedding party as they go wedding dress shopping.

@Quartzsite Cruiser Thanks for the Tetouan/Ceuta pictures. 

@smitty34877 Sorry to hear of Tana's oxygen concentrator issue, and thank goodness for emergency tanks.

 

Prayers for the Care List and Cheers for those with something to Celebrate.

[superoma]

Good morning all. So much going on on the daily. I have been reading when I can but the last week has been busy. We had friends from Florida visiting the first half of the week. They are now wending their way to Connecticut, visiting Niagara Falls, Kingston, Ottawa and Montreal before spending august in CT. Then we had to visit the lawyer to sign final papers for my father’s house sale. That closed successfully yesterday and those proceeds will be distributed on Tuesday or Wednesday. It was bittersweet and really brought home the fact that he is gone. I am still helping my sister clear out her step father in law’s condo so have at least two more trips to Leamington in the future. While I will miss my father, I won’t miss those drives on highway 3. 
 

hot, humid, rain at times, fierce sun at other times- in other words a typical Essex county summer. The wheat has been harvested, for the most part, the soybeans look good and sweet corn is in season. Sweet corn and salad was our entire meal at my Wednesday ladies group. We pick it up right at the farm!

 

prayers for those that need them and a celebratory shout out to others. Have a good weekend everyone.

[kazu]

53 minutes ago, smitty34877 said:

We are grateful that there are treatments  but a little apprehensive about side effects.

Last night we had another problem with Tana's  oxygen concentrator but managed with our separate  emergency tanks until the O 2 company brought a new one early this am. I guess it is always something..

 

I don’t blame you for being apprehensive.  Prayers that all goes well 🙏 

 

wow on Tana’s oxygen concentrator.  So glad you were able to manage until the new one arrived.  That’s scary !!

 

 

53 minutes ago, smitty34877 said:

@kazu,Jacqui, I loved your " puppy ears" and I am glad Ivan got out in time. Thank you for the beautiful  port pictures  today.I would like to go there.

 

 

 

Thanks.  No joke on “puppy ears”.  I always had them when I had puppies.  You don’t sleep as well but it sure helps with the housetraining.  Kazu had issues when he got older but only once in 5 months.  I had “kazu” ears for him.  LOL.  Eventually it was resolved.  His 5 pm meal got moved to 2:30 - 3 to give him time to digest before bed time.  

 

We loved Ceuta.  I don’t know if it’s a port we lost with the sale of the Prinsendam or not.  I do know they were thrilled to see us.  They don’t get a lot of cruise ships.

 

 

8 minutes ago, JazzyV said:

@aliaschief I agree about the port in Amsterdam. I probably will never get there now, as my TA in May changed from there to Rotterdam.

 

Don’t give up on Amsterdam.  First, Rotterdam is a lovely spot to visit with all kinds of interesting things including the old Rotterdam which is a now a floating hotel and Hotel New York which is HAL’s old headquarters.

 

Secondly, if you go a few days early, it’s easy to stay in Amsterdam and then go to Rotterdam - 45 minutes by train and a private transfer or HAL transfer is not that pricey.

 

You could also stay in Rotterdam and take the train into Amsterdam for a couple of days.  Trains there are very efficient and quick.

 

[Seasick Sailor]

@NextOne Edi Bon Voyage!

 

 If you see this sweet man I believe either the MDR or sometimes Lido Pool, please tell him Joy and Allen say hello. He writes to us every week since we met him on Rotterdam 2 Christmas years ago! His name is Bobby Fajaro.

 

Thanks!

Joy

[ger_77]

Good morning, thanks for the Fleet Report and Daily!  Who wouldn't love to be in a hammock on Half Moon Cay right now?  Summer leisure day is celebrated widely in our house.  Interesting, spoonerisms often happen to people who are dyslexic - I can certainly attest to that.  I could never have been a news reader on the radio, as I often get my merds wixed up.   On the other hand, I can certainly tell you the story about Rindercella and the Three Sisty Uglers, and the prandsome hince.

 

We've got hazy skies again so that means there's smoke in the air, it just hasn't made it down to us yet.  The past few days we've experienced grey/blue skies that later in the afternoon bring in smoke throughout the city.   All the windows are open right now to let the cool morning air in, as we're looking at a high of +30 today, and that means the A/C will be turned on later in the afternoon.

 

@kazu I just heard about the flooding in Halifax; it was the first story on the 8 o'clock CBC news.  Apparently there was over 200mm (nearly 8 inches) that fell in a 24 hour period - yikes!  Hoping everyone is safe, as there's concern about a dam failing.

 

Bon Voyage to @Crazy For Cats, @dfish and sister Sue, and @NextOne - wishing you all a wonderful time, wherever those lovely ships take you!

 

Not a lot happening here, have to run out to get a few things to take to the lake for next week, and that's about it.  Another Rioja - yum, thanks!  I know I'd like to try today's drink, but don't have the whipped vodka in our cabinet.  The menu suggestion sounds quite exotic, and I'd love to try it, especially in a foreign country, but that's not going happen any time soon.  I've got a couple of frozen beef patties thawing in the fridge that DH will cook on the grill so we'll be enjoying burgers and salad in the pergola tonight.  And wine. 

 

Prayers for everyone who is in need, cheers to all with celebrations!

 

Smooth Sailing!  ☺️☺️☺️

Gerry 

[loveandpeas]

Hey friends... well I've been back from Alaska a full week so I guess reality is settling in here. Time to book the next one maybe?

 

Thanks for the Fleet:Daily. Chicken looks good, Orange Dreamsicle sounds RIGHT up my alley... my new favourite ship cocktail was the Aperol Spritz - who knew?! SO delicious and I had one most nights. Mr.loveandpeas didn't try it until the last evening and had regrets he hadn't tried sooner!

Beautiful Koningsdam in my home port. ❤️ 

I LOVE the spoonerisms... I think my kiddo will enjoy that.

[cunnorl]

 Good Morning from a sunny and warm day at the beach

        I did get clearance yesterday from my doctor to return to life. She said with caution and I still need to get another ultrasound. So I went to the driving range this AM. Have not swung a club in 3 months so figured I should start there. An hour later, I was hot and soaked to the skin! But happy to be back at it!

      There are 2 rocket launches scheduled this weekend. Weather permitting

       Happy Cruising to @dfish, @Crazy For Cats    Enjoy the Caneleto and meeting each other.  @NextOne   Enjoy the VOV.  We are on that one in 2024.

        

Stay safe and enjoy today

    Charlene

       

      

[dfish]

We are onboard!!!