The Fleet Report and Daily for Friday August 4th, 2023

[rafinmd]

I have a sunset today rather than a sunrise.  It's from my 2018 Grand Alaska.Panama trip and was taken from MS Westerdam in the Inland passage the final night before arriving in Vancouver.

 

 

Roy

[USN59-79]

5 hours ago, Heartgrove said:

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!

 

Happy 232nd Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard that I was proud to serve in for six years. Many memories!

 

Congratulations @Mr. Boston on your well earned retirement!

 

Stay Safe, and prayers for those in need today.

 

- Jack

 

 

One time during my service I was chosen to be in an Honor Guard for a parade, That is me second from the right wihen beards were allowed.

 

That is me carrying the Coast Guard flag.

Thanks for your service, Jack.  I didn't know that the Coasties wore leggings or spats with their dress whites.  Otherwise similar to Navy uniforms.

ETCM, USN Retired

Ray

[sailingdutchy]

As Ann @VictOriann has mentioned on Oct 13 , 2016 we were in the Port of Bari and I had set up a small group tour to the little village of Alberobello and view the curious Trulli houses . These trulli houses originated from an edict in the middle of the 15th century Kingdom of Naples when one of the counts imposed on the residents that they built their dwellings dry , without the use of any mortars so that they would be seen as precarious buildings and easily demolished . So the solution was to built small homes in the round form with self supporting domed roofs.

 

 

Here you are Ann with my DW Martha 

 

 

 

With modern conveniences

 

 

Huge chimneys to be a bit taller than the peaks 

 

 

They were not in my tour but from the looks of it they also had a good time .

 

 

 

Inside one of the little stores 

 

 

The roof 

 

 

 

Even the San Antonio church 

 

 

That’s Tony with San Antonio di Padova

 

 

Next we went to Ostuni with all the white houses 

 

 

 

Our wonderful group 

 

 

Time for a rest and a drink from Tony’s Tiring Tour ............ oops don't do that ......

 

 

??????? ........don't want to get banned 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saint Nicolas Basilica in Bari 

 

 

 

 

A wonderful tour day was had by all , if I say so myself ,  after we rested a bit later that evening we had a delicious dinner in the Captains corner of the Pinnacle Restaurant 

 

 

 

Not a bad day being the 13th of October 

 

Tony 😁😁

[57redbird]

6 hours ago, aliaschief said:

There were alternatives to early 50’s toddler car seats.

 

& the one I used 1st was my right arm thrown in front of my daughter.

[StLouisCruisers]

The round beehive homes in Bari are fascinating!  Very cool. 
 

Apparently a bug bit me on my neck at the hairline during our hike in Corner Brook because I’ve been itching two bumps since last night. It’s driving me nuts. Hydrocortisone cream isn’t helping much. I’ll be glad when they settle down and give me some relief.  🦟

[Seasick Sailor]

5 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:

The round beehive homes in Bari are fascinating!  Very cool. 
 

Apparently a bug bit me on my neck at the hairline during our hike in Corner Brook because I’ve been itching two bumps since last night. It’s driving me nuts. Hydrocortisone cream isn’t helping much. I’ll be glad when they settle down and give me some relief.  🦟

 

Sandi sorry about the bites. I am a bug magnet! 

[JazzyV]

Good afternoon. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily @richwmn.

Good to see Chinese Daughter's Day, Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (my grocery store had their usual $4.99 container of cookies for 99 cents today), and I will salute the USCG for all they do to keep us safe. Funny quote. I'll pass on the meal (fish) and drink, and yes to the wine. A sad day in history with the arrest of Anne Frank. I visited the Anne Frank house many years ago, when I first started traveling. I have been to Italy, but not Bari. 

 

It's hot and sunny out (87F) and more humid. I've been using Voltaren cream on my back and also some new stretches, and it wasn't too bad getting out of bed this morning. Then I went to PT, which finished with some aggressive passive stretching. Then to the PO and grocery store. Now I'm cooling down with my delayed morning coffee (although it's hot coffee).

 

@Mr. Boston Congrats on your retirement! Enjoy your time; and you'll wonder how you had time to work, lol.

@StLouisCruisers Wow on DS and Ren getting to see Messi play! He is such a great player. Sorry about the bug bite and I hope they get less itchy soon.

@0106 Great job on the recipes.

@Denise T Feel better soon! I commend you for working, going through personal challenges, and working toward your doctorate; not easy!

@Heartgrove Thank you for your service in the USCG! Great photos of you carrying the CG flag.

@1ANGELCAT Oh, Barb already had her surgery. Prayers that it was as successful as the surgeon thinks. It sounds like the typical long procedure for that diagnosis. I hope the recovery goes well.

@smitty34877 Sorry to hear that the side-effects of the chemo have started for DH. I hope they lessen soon. How often will he get infusions? I'm sure it's tough having an aide only part time for a while. Prayers for your family during this rough patch.

@marshhawk Hoping that DH tolerates the new treatment well. 

@RMLincoln You and DH did a great job getting through this second surgery. And woohoo on the pressure readings being good. I hope he can reduce the drops.

@ger_77 Have a great time with your visiting family.

@kazu I'm sure it did your BFF good to get together for a bit. Continued prayers for her DH. 

@Nickelpenny The study I'm in is a cognitive one. Sometimes I have to do online tests or something on my phone. I got notification recently that I've been in it for 500 days; it's a 2 year study. And I did a Covid study for immunocompromised people that just involved measuring antibody response to vaccines; that one has already been published.

@Quartzsite CruiserThanks for the photos from Bari.

@Vict0riann @sailingdutchy Great photos of the beehive houses and your tour. 

@cruising sister Continued prayers for Baby Murphy.

 

Prayers for the Care List and all needing prayers. A Toast to those with something to Celebrate!

 

 

[Cruzin Terri]

Hello everyone.  

Sorry I have been away for a few days.  You all have been in my thoughts and prayers.

Everyday I start out reading the Daily and then something happens and I never finish and never get to post.

So now I have caught up on the last two days,  

Thank you for thinking of me.

 

Thank you to Rich, Vanessa, Dixie, Ann, and Tina for your contributions to keep this thread going.

Prayers for everyone, especially Baby Murphy,  @mamaofami’ DH Sam, and @smitty34877’ s DH Lou and @marshhawk’s DH Chuck and @ger_77’DH as they all deal with their medical issues.

Cheers to those celebrating.
@Denise T good luck with your orals.  

@lazey1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

@Mr. Boston HAPPY RETIREMENT!

 

i have to say, that I started this post about four hours ago and got called away by a phone call and then DH and Lord knows what else.

However, I am back.

Prayers for all and Congrats and Cheers to those celebrating.

 

God Bless,

Terri

[1ANGELCAT]

@JazzyV, I apparently was given the wrong day for Barb by the group leader. A later update from her husband this morning said he was able to see her and she is in a lot of pain and is in the ICU. Hopefully, she will be in a regular room soon. 🙏🤞

[cat shepard]

1 hour ago, StLouisCruisers said:

The round beehive homes in Bari are fascinating!  Very cool. 
 

Apparently a bug bit me on my neck at the hairline during our hike in Corner Brook because I’ve been itching two bumps since last night. It’s driving me nuts. Hydrocortisone cream isn’t helping much. I’ll be glad when they settle down and give me some relief.  🦟

Can you get your hands on some rubbing alcohol? A bit swabbed on them with even a tissue should help. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[Nickelpenny]

57 minutes ago, JazzyV said:

 

@Nickelpenny The study I'm in is a cognitive one. Sometimes I have to do online tests or something on my phone. I got notification recently that I've been in it for 500 days; it's a 2 year study. And I did a Covid study for immunocompromised people that just involved measuring antibody response to vaccines; that one has already been published.

That is so cool.  I feel if I can help the world in anyway, why not.  I commend you for volunteering.  Bravo!!

[StLouisCruisers]

2 hours ago, cat shepard said:

Can you get your hands on some rubbing alcohol? A bit swabbed on them with even a tissue should help. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

No rubbing alcohol. How about a little Makers Mark??🤪

[Vict0riann]

Back finally from our shopping and lunch, I see Tony filled in the blanks of our day in Bari, so I'll just add a few more pictures.  We also had a stop in an olive oil factory as it was an excellent olive area.  Really old trees!  The picture is not good, because it was taken from the moving bus.

 

 

 

Filling a tin of beautiful olive oil for me.

 

[rafinmd]

A question for dailyites with Navy/Coast Guard ties.  2 sailors today were arrested for giving classified documents to China.  Can someone tell me why the DA is doing this rather than it going to a Court Marshall?

 

Roy

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

1 hour ago, StLouisCruisers said:

No rubbing alcohol. How about a little Makers Mark??🤪

 

Sandi, tomorrow you could ask medical for an alcohol swab.  I think they have them in small packs for use with blood draws and shots.

 

Lenda

[bennybear]

Happy retirement @Mr. Boston

 

southern Italy is beautiful.  We spent several days there and stayed in a trulli 

[cruzn single]

Move is 95% complete.  Finally got my internet up and working late today. Has been a hard few days.  Still need to clean fridge and freezer at old place.  Then there is estate sale next week.  
 

I have several days to read to get caught up with the Daily. Prayers for all on the Cares list. Have a good evening!

Mary Kay

[marshhawk]

@Mr. Boston

 

[marshhawk]

Well good grief, I thought I had sent the cat earlier, and found it when I opened the box to write in.

 

I paid bills tonight after a lovely pasta with italian sausage and salad.  Why not give myself indigestion....  and when I was done emptying my checking account, I said to myself....wait,  there should be two more bills in the mail...so I went down the hill to the mailbox, and found a card, just for me...ahhh..

 

I have been summoned for Jury duty!

Edited August 5, 2023 by marshhawk

[dobiemom]

14 hours ago, Mr. Boston said:

Well my last day of work is finally here, it’s a strange feeling but I’m ready. 

👏🎉
 

14 hours ago, Denise T said:

Today will be a day of rest for me. I have four classes of assignments today so I will work on that. I have my oral presentation scheduled for 8/21/2023 so that I will need to work on my PowerPoint slides for that. If all goes well, I should complete my doctorate by the end of this year with commencement scheduled for next year. It has been a long and hard journey working on my doctorate. Balancing work and classes as well as losing two family members made it a challenge. Finally, the end is in sight. I earned this. 

 

Good for you working towards your doctorate. 👏

 

10 minutes ago, marshhawk said:

Well good grief, I thought I had sent the cat earlier, and found it when I opened the box to write in.I

You did! 😉 It’s post #35. But that’s OK, I laughed again! 😄  

[Heartgrove]

8 hours ago, USN59-79 said:

Thanks for your service, Jack.  I didn't know that the Coasties wore leggings or spats with their dress whites.  Otherwise similar to Navy uniforms.

ETCM, USN Retired

Ray

 

Ray, thank you for your service! The Treasury Seal worn on our right sleeve was the only difference. We only had the leggings on as the Color Guard. Normally never wore them. That was my favorite uniform, white Tropical shirt with our dress hat. Girls used to think we were a foreign navy.  ☺️  The "Bender Blues" uniforms (named after Adm. Chester Bender) were just being introduced when my enlistment was up so I was never issued the new uniform. In retrospect, I sometimes wish I had made it a career.

[RMLincoln]

1 hour ago, cruzn single said:

Move is 95% complete.  Finally got my internet up and working late today. Has been a hard few days.  Still need to clean fridge and freezer at old place.  Then there is estate sale next week.  
 

I have several days to read to get caught up with the Daily. Prayers for all on the Cares list. Have a good evening!

Mary Kay

Wow!  Mary Kay, When you put your mind to it you put the rest of you into it too!  Rest, it’ll all happen!  
 

Excited to say we booked a cruise!  Two actually. NY - Quebec-NY. Not as fancy as Roy’s but it’s one I’ve wanted to do. One month from today.  NCL Joy!  More about it tomorrow. 
 

Good night all!  Good morning to friends afar!  M—

[Heartgrove]

3 hours ago, rafinmd said:

A question for dailyites with Navy/Coast Guard ties.  2 sailors today were arrested for giving classified documents to China.  Can someone tell me why the DA is doing this rather than it going to a Court Marshall?

 

Roy

 

Roy, I would guess that the FBI did the investigation and the fact that it was Classified Material. I am sure that the Navy Intelligence was involved as well.

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

1 hour ago, marshhawk said:

Well good grief, I thought I had sent the cat earlier, and found it when I opened the box to write in.

 

I paid bills tonight after a lovely pasta with italian sausage and salad.  Why not give myself indigestion....  and when I was done emptying my checking account, I said to myself....wait,  there should be two more bills in the mail...so I went down the hill to the mailbox, and found a card, just for me...ahhh..

 

I have been summoned for Jury duty!

 

Lately, when I start to write a post, the previous one will still be in the message box.  I've learned tp scroll back to see if I had posted it, and usually I have.

 

Sorry about the jury duty.

 

Lenda

[kochleffel]

I thought that every day was chocolate chip cookie day.

 

For several years I worked across the road from the Coast Guard Academy, and once I officiated at the wedding of a Coast Guard officer. That was a little complicated: the wedding was being held in the officers’ club of the New London Naval Submarine Base, and Connecticut requires that the license be issued by the clerk of the town in which the ceremony will take place. Now, the base is not in New London at all; it’s in the Town of Groton (“Rotten Groton” to Navy people) EXCEPT for the OC, which is in the Town of Ledyard.

 

Lunch today at Mel’s on 22 in the center of Cooperstown: spinach and strawberry salad with grilled chicken. Dinner at the Rose and Kettle in Cherry Valley, a small town about 15 miles away that claims to be the site of the first English-speaking church west of the Hudson. Sesame-crusted salmon, crisp fried polenta, and grilled vegetables. No pictures.

 

Romeo and Juliet tonight. Duke Kim didn’t look the part of Romeo -– I think he’s Korean-American – but did some of the finest singing I’ve ever heard.