The Fleet Report and Daily for Saturday August 26th, 2023

[Cruising-along]

Good morning all!

Predicted high here today is 83, but we'll see if it gets that high. I doubt yesterday made the prediction of 80.  No matter what, I'll be getting some gardening done before the (predicted) rain showers start in a few days.  

Being such a cat lover, I haven't had a dog since I was a teenager.  But DS and DDIL have 2 dogs that are loved very much (and very well trained).  So I'm covered, DD has 2 cats, DS has 2 dogs.

 

I'm a little surprised that nobody has mentioned the terrible TP on the BHBs....am I the only one who hates it?  😂  Seriously, I'd love to bring my own when we're on the 94-day cruise coming up! 😉  

 

I'm all for women's equality, funny quote, and I love shrimp scampi but will choose real noodles.  I would try the wine, and hope it isn't too sweet. Will pass on the drink, and we were in Copenhagen in 2014 on a Eurodam Baltic cruise.  We stayed post-cruise in a hotel by the airport for a couple days and took the train to the city each day.  Being castle nuts, we saw several while there and of course took a canal cruise.

 

Teri @Cruzin Terri I was so sorry to hear about all your friends' troubles.

Jacqui @kazu I hope you won't be affected by the hurricane -- stay safe!

Carol @mamaofami That's great news that Sam is doing better than before his fall!

Susan @durangoscots Oh, how sad about the little fawn. 😞  

 

My first dog "Bibs" when I was 4.  Oh my look at those pattern combinations! 😲

 

And my grand-pups Rogue and Pepper (Pepper is now bigger than Rogue)

 

We took a canal boat ride in Copenhagen

 

 

Our disappointing view from the boat of the Little Mermaid (surrounded by crowds of people).

 

Frederiiksborg Castle

 

Kronborg Castle

 

Rosenborg Castle

 

 

 

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Thanks for the info. 

[sailingdutchy]

I have a few pictures today of Copenhagen , Denmark from our Baltic cruise  from 10 years ago on Rotterdam VI 

 

 

 

 

Royal Palace 

 

 

 

 

 

And Tivoli 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Almost ready to take off to Northern Germany 

 

 

One of the older cruise ports 

 

 

I possibly might be back sometime today to post some of this years pictures of Kopenhagen  

 

Tony 😄

[kochleffel]

 

 

No shrimp for me. I like Laphroaig but don't see the point of floating a small amount of it on other whiskies. To some people it tastes like medicine, and why would they want to add that flavor to whisky that they might otherwise like? I'll take a dry Semillon from Washington anytime, and while Semillon is grown in the Finger Lakes, dry Rieslings such as Fulkerson Dry Riesling are more characteristic.

 

I was in Copenhagen exactly a year ago. Pictures are from this day in 2022; on the Saturday, I was having a dental implant removed.

 

Ludvig Holberg

 

Hans Christian Andersen

 

Søren Kiergegaard. The dentist was also named Søren.

 

Magpie in a park

 

I'm old enough to remember when Bill Haley and the Comets were (slightly) popular.

 

[kochleffel]

I've heard that every dog has its day, but do all dogs have the same day?

 

[MrSnuffleupagus]

For National Dog Day, I took my dogs on a 4 mile run before dawn. It’s a great time I run before it gets too hot. They saw lots of deer, rabbits, and cats. They’re now sleeping soundly.

[smitty34877]

Fred, a very busy cockapoo 

 

 

[Cruisercl]

Hi everyone, good Saturday afternoon,

 

Busy week here but enjoyed all of the posts.

I like all of the days but like @rafinmd said 'where would we be without TP'...made me LOL.

Zsa Zsa was certainly her own person and did well with it; I like the quote.

I do like shrimp scampi but have never had zucchini noodles. Today's dinner will be pork loin and roasted veggies. I also plan to bake a bluberry banana bread to use up some bluberries I have before they go bad. Yummy!

Do like a good Semillon wine.

The weather this past week was just awful; we had the heat bubble over us so temps over 100F and HI up to 114F. All kinds of weather records broken. Too much.

The MN State Fair started this week. It is a big 12-day event here and is quite the spectacle. Lots to do, lots to see, lots to eat (on a stick..lol). It is always fun, though I am not sure if I will make there this year.

I have been to Copenhagen once on a Baltic cruise; loved the city and would like to go back on a land vacation.

@cat shepard, on the dog scale I am a 6...😉

Safe travels to all traveling now and in the near future.Have some fun too!

 

This just popped up on my screen....Bob Barker of Price is Right fame died; he was 99yo. RIP.

Continued prayers for all struggling with health and life issues; we all have them at one time or another.

Prayers for all of us as we could all use them at times too.

Cheers to all celebrating something no matter what it is or how small it may seem. All celebrations are needed and useful to lift our spiritts.

 

On the GV AUS/NZ RC the big talk is that on a GV HAL is now offering a Signature Beverage Package. I think it has never been offered before on the long voyages, WC or GV.

The cost is pretty reasonable but it seem like a big amount to put down for drinks; it seems like alot to drink...lol, though it is for 94 days. I don't usually drink everyday except when on vacation. Now will I be drinking everyday? I don't think my body could handle that but I purchased it anyways!! We'll see. 😎

My thanks to all of the contributors that keep this thread a great place. 

 

Take care all!

Caron

 

 

Edited August 26, 2023 by Cruisercl

[RedneckBob]

Oh, I forgot I do have a cruise story involving toilet paper.

 

Many years ago in a land far far away me and the Misses went on the Westerdam on a 14 day Caribbean cruise. It was our first time in a Neptune Suite; usually book an inside cabin which I call a Pluto suite. On three different times, we ran out of toilet paper in the bathroom and had to request extra rolls from the CS. Someone told me that they were in short supply and limiting amount in each cabin. Talk about being up a creek without a paddle. 😀

[puppycanducruise]

Sorry to hear about Bob Barker RIP 

[highscar]

Sorry PT?

[Cruising-along]

18 minutes ago, Cruisercl said:

On the GV AUS/NZ RC the big talk is that on a GV HAL is now offering a Signature Beverage Package. I think it has never been offered before on the long voyages, WC or GV.

The cost is pretty reasonable but it seem like a big amount to put down for drinks; it seems like alot to drink...lol, though it is for 94 days. I don't usually drink everyday except when on vacation. Now will I be drinking everyday? I don't think my body could handle that but I purchased it anyways!! We'll see. 😎

Caron keep in mind that it includes specialty coffees, juices, soft drinks, and bottled water besides wine, beer and mixed drinks.  Just our daily coffees and water would pay for the package, it's an amazing deal and a fraction of the usual cost. 

(can't wait for this cruise!)

[dfish]

Since we're sharing....this is me with my first dog, Skippy.

 

 

 

[rafinmd]

My first ever visit to Madera was in 2009 on a Wind Surf transatlatic.  Their tradition is that their transatlantics are pure nonstop crossings.  While we were preparing to leave Lisbon the Captain had a bit of an orientation and mentioned that we would be making an unplanned stop there because some supplies had not gotten to us and would catch us there.  One was parts for the watermaker, the other was toilet paper.

 

Roy

[HAL4NOW]

Wet day in Halifax but a good stop. We walked to the Maritime museum and then up the hill to the Citadel. After a few hours of walking in the rain it was nice getting back on the Zaandam. 
Hopefully Franklin misses the Maritime provinces. Seas have been quite smooth so far.

 

 

 

[grapau27]

We had a lovely 3 course dinner tonight.

I only photoed the lamb.

[sailingdutchy]

 

A few more pictures of Copenhagen from This years cruise while on the MS Rotterdam on April 22nd after the 150 Year Anniversary cruise  

 

On our way to the Little Mermaid going through the old city walls 

 

 

 

 

Here she is ……I believe she has since received a new head from when we were here 10 years ago …….

 

 

The flowering cherry trees which were a present from Japan to Denmark 

 

 

 

The lovely and colourful Nyhavn district 

 

 

Hotel Angleterre 

 

Nice little rest spot for lunch with of coarse a Tuborg beer on our full day walking tour .

 

Statue of Bishop Absalon (1128-1201 ) the founder of Copenhagen 

 

 

 

Copenhagen is a very nice and pedestrian friendly city to explore 

 

 

 

With the Metro and the bus returning to the new cruise port a way out of the city centre with very good public transportation .

 

 

 

Have a great weekend everybody !

 

Tony 😁

[CrabbyPatti]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

    It has been a while since I posted..................though I keep a eye on the daily every day.  I think about you as friends and enjoy your postings of your activities both at home and traveling!  My prayers for those going through difficulties.

     We have postponed any cruises for the near future as I am still caring for Dad.  He is now totally confined to bed.

     Today Hubby and I celebrate our 45th Anniversary!  Hard to believe it has been 45 years, I am still under the delusion I am only 29............at least until try to do my barn chores that now take me twice as long to do as in the past!

     We celebrate "Dog Day" here.  Over the years we have had several, after I lost Chewie a few years ago, I said no more dogs well after about 18 months of no dogs, we got Holly (brown) and my daughter got her brother Biscuit (black)!

       Wishing you all well.  Keep posting those travel pictures I love seeing them!

Denise

 

[St Pete Cruiser]

5 hours ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

We have been to Copenhagen five times beginning in 2003 on Rotterdam IV, on what was the precursor of the VOV.  In 2005, the Marco Polo overnighted in Copenhagen, and we were then three times on the Prinsendam, 2011, 2016 and 1017.  

 

These pictures are a compilation from all the cruises.  We have seen the Little Mermaid many times, but I'll not repeat any pictures.  It is getting harder and harder to see her with all the crowds now days.

 

In 2003, we did the ship tour of the three major castles, but I only remember Kornberg as being one of them.  Here are two of the outside in the rain, and one as we sailed passed on our way into port two years later, when we had much better weather.

 

We have done the Ho-Ho a couple of times and the Ho-Ho boat once.  On one of the times on the Ho-Ho, we toured the Carlsberg brewery.  It was okay, but I'd suggest waiting until Dublin to go through Guinness.

 

From the drop off point, you could either walk or take the wagon..

 

A few pictures from the tour.

 

In 2005, on the overnight when we were on Marco Polo, we went to Tivoli Gardens and had dinner. We wound up at a Norwegian café/deli.  One of the things I tried was reindeer sausage, and it was good.  The nighttime visit was in August, so it was still light fairly late then.

 

We also went back to Tivoli on one of our Prinsendam cruises.  These pictures are for the Garden Club.

 

On one of our cruises, I think it was 2011, we got off the Ho-Ho and walked through Christiania, an international community and commune of squatters that started in 1971, and was known for its cannabis trade.  The government cracked down on the trade in 2004, but when we walked through, several people tried to sell us some.  It was an interesting experience.

 

One picture from our Ho-Ho boat ride.

 

The main pedestrian street.  Somewhere on that street is our favorite bakery with the best Danish.

 

A couple of times when we were in Copenhagen, we happened on a special event or group performing in the City Hall Square.  One such event was a food festival, but it was mainly fish, which the locals seemed to enjoy.

 

We never expected to see a musical group dressed as American Indians and playing native American music.  We never learned if they were locals or if they really were Native Americans, but they sure looked like the latter

 

Many of the wind generators off the coast.

 

Lenda

Lenda,

We know you have been on many cruises and you could certainly write a book on your experiences, but with all due respect, I don't think you were on the Rotterdam IV.

The Rotterdam IV was built in 1908 and scrapped in 1940!!!  Did you mean the Rotterdam VI, the sixth Holland America ship to be named Rotterdam which was built in 1997 and is still sailing?  The current Rotterdam is the VII, the Pinnacle class and newest ship in the fleet.

[rafinmd]

Happy Anniversary @CrabbyPatti.

 

Roy

[grapau27]

6 minutes ago, CrabbyPatti said:

Good Afternoon Everyone,

    It has been a while since I posted..................though I keep a eye on the daily every day.  I think about you as friends and enjoy your postings of your activities both at home and traveling!  My prayers for those going through difficulties.

     We have postponed any cruises for the near future as I am still caring for Dad.  He is now totally confined to bed.

     Today Hubby and I celebrate our 45th Anniversary!  Hard to believe it has been 45 years, I am still under the delusion I am only 29............at least until try to do my barn chores that now take me twice as long to do as in the past!

     We celebrate "Dog Day" here.  Over the years we have had several, after I lost Chewie a few years ago, I said no more dogs well after about 18 months of no dogs, we got Holly (brown) and my daughter got her brother Biscuit (black)!

       Wishing you all well.  Keep posting those travel pictures I love seeing them!

Denise

 

Happy 45th wedding anniversary Denise.

[aliaschief]

10 minutes ago, CrabbyPatti said:

Good Afternoon Everyone,

    It has been a while since I posted..................though I keep a eye on the daily every day.  I think about you as friends and enjoy your postings of your activities both at home and traveling!  My prayers for those going through difficulties.

     We have postponed any cruises for the near future as I am still caring for Dad.  He is now totally confined to bed.

     Today Hubby and I celebrate our 45th Anniversary!  Hard to believe it has been 45 years, I am still under the delusion I am only 29............at least until try to do my barn chores that now take me twice as long to do as in the past!

     We celebrate "Dog Day" here.  Over the years we have had several, after I lost Chewie a few years ago, I said no more dogs well after about 18 months of no dogs, we got Holly (brown) and my daughter got her brother Biscuit (black)!

       Wishing you all well.  Keep posting those travel pictures I love seeing them!

Denise

 

Happy Anniversary!🍾

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

@CrabbyPatti   Denise, wishing you and your DH a very HAPPY 45TH ANNIVERSARY  and many more happy years to come.

 

 

Lenda

[StLouisCruisers]

Happy 45th anniversary Denise @CrabbyPatti and DH!🥂🎉

 

Debbie @dfish the shrimp scampi recipes look delicious!  I think #3 looks like what we've prepared in the past.  I'd probably prefer pasta instead of zucchini though, but never say never!

 

Sorry to hear about Bob Barker dying today.  But what a great run he had!  99 years old. 

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

Good afternoon from a partly sunny and hot central Texas.  

 

4 hours ago, JazzyV said:

Good morning. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily.

No dog here, but I like most dogs. Thank goodness for TP; I've learned to carry some when visiting some countries and doing excursions. We've come a ways in women's equality, but there's more to do; I saw the salary differences in the healthcare field. Good quote from Zsa Zsa. I like the meal, although probably better with pasta noodles. Pass on the drink and wine. I haven't been to Copenhagen, yet. I will salute Halley for his discovery. 

 

It's 72F and sunny, but humid, going up to 82F. I will wait until tomorrow to mow the lawn, as it's supposed to be cooler and less humid, plus it needs to dry out a bit from our days of rain. Today is community day, with goings on in the park, then fireworks later, as well as a borough wide yard sale. Friends from Germany are arriving today, but at Dulles as they wanted a direct flight and none come to PIT. BFF is driving to pick them up, then they're going to Myrtle Beach for a few days. I didn't go as there's not room for 4 plus luggage in BFF's car, plus I have my PT and other medical appointments.

 

I noticed cones with no parking signs in front of my house and next door. No clue what it's about, but it would be nice if they were going to repair our sidewalks from the water line replacement. I had sent an email to the water company asking about that, but no response. 

 

@Cruzin Terri Prayers for all that's going on with you and your friends and family. Nice photos from Copenhagen.

@kazu Sorry to hear of more rain, and I hope there's no significant damage to your area from Franklin. 

@StLouisCruisers Prayers for a safe trip to TX for DDIL. Thanks for your excellent photos from Copenhagen.

@Mr. Boston Enjoy that time in Europe before your cruise. Where will you be visiting?

@0106 Beautiful wildflowers.

@mamaofami Great news about DH Sam coming home and that he has recovered so well. Answered prayers!

@grapau27 Your times in Copenhagen sound delightful.

@ottahand7 I'm glad you got the bat out of the cabin.

@dfish Welcome back to the daily meal. 

@GTVCRUISER Aww, what a cute picture!

@smitty34877 I'm sure it will be nice to have DS there, even if for a short time. Continued prayers for your family. 

@RMLincoln You've got a lot going on as your cruise trip nears.

@Quartzsite Cruiser That sounds like a very Southern meal you're having tonight. Lovely Copenhagen photos, thanks.

 @RedneckBob Prayers that you stay safe and sustain no damage from the storm.

@rafinmd Thanks for the sunrise.

 

Prayers for the Care List and a Toast to those Celebrating.

 

Vanessa, I hope the no parking cones mean they will finally finish the work on the sidewalks.  Yes, our dinner is a southern or Texas meal except the catfish will not be breaded.

 

4 hours ago, durangoscots said:

Good morning to all. Sunny here and pleasant. Temp is about 62 with high predicted in the mid-80's. Rain showers possible but not probable. Been to Copenhagen several times both on land trips and on cruises. It is one of my favorite places. I feel very comfortable there.

 

Today has not started well. Took the dogs out a couple hours ago and nearly stepped in a huge pile of bear scat.... very fresh. Will head out with my pooper scooper in a little while after it has dried out a bit and pick it up. But worse was to come. We have 2 Mama deer and each has 2 fawns. When I started walking the dogs along the sidewalk I found one of fawns who I suspect had been hit by a car. It was on the lawn of the next building over so I called their manager who I hope can get it removed. Sad. I saw that Mom only had one fawn with her yesterday, so she may have lost them both.

 

@Denise TIt is a problem with a big toe that has me culling my shoes and visiting a podiatrist regularly. Discomfort in the feet can be really debilitating. Hope yours clears up shortly. I have finally found a couple pairs of shoes which are comfortable. Not the nicest looking but I really don't care. Comfort before fashion.

 

Off for more culling of shoes and dog walking close to the house and away from the dead fawn area.

     

Take care all. Remember our motto.... feet down, head up.

 

Susan

 

 

Susan, that is sad about the fawn.  And bear scat that close to the building is a worry.  I hope they move on soon.

 

4 hours ago, marshhawk said:

Good Saturday Morning Dailyites!  We are under a heat advisory until Monday.  It's almost 11 am and it's 85.  I start work in an hour.  I watched the Qualifying for F1, and personally, I am ready to go back to bed. But alas, that is not going to happen.

 

DH is still putting ice on, the right eye started oozing yesterday, and I made him call the doc, who of course had gone home, but doc on call said, it was normal, and we do have that post op on Monday.

 

Penny called and she is still feeling awful, again, saying this brand of covid (part?? 5? ) was worse than part ??  2, she feels like she is drowning.

 

Yesterday was just not a good health day for the family.  Momma Norma is getting nervous and upset with her birth son, and her favorite nephew, and she has lost /misplaced a lot of cash, and credit cards.

DH's younger brother is in the hospital (his past is catching up with him healthwise) . DH cant travel, and the son who lives near Momma is having a total stress out life right now.

 

I did not have a great time with my doctor yesterday.  She did say that my blood sugar would have gone up when I had covid, and that it could stay up for up to 12 weeks, well I am past that, so now more meds.  I got a call from the pharmacy to see if I want the new prescription to be filled. I told the woman that they were probably calling about the cost, and she said yes.  Well I did get two pay checks from my past two weeks of work, and I can afford it now, probably not when I get back from the Rome to Home trip, so I told her to fill it.  Then they called back and left a message that they were out of stock and they will contact me when they can get the drug.  They also doubled up the metformin.  And if one person suggests that I get out and walk, when it is this hot right now, I swear I will slap them. And no, I didnt gain more than 2 pounds living off popsicles and chocolate...so it wasnt a weight gain. It was probably the chocolate, and popsicles.....

 

 

because of cats, I am known to put the toilet paper on backwards...

 

 

 

Annie, I'm sorry Momma Norma and DBIL are both having more problems.  I hope things improve there.  I also hope your DH has a good check up Monday, and that the pain and swelling improve, along with the drainage from the eye.  I'm sorry your doctor visit wasn't as good as you hoped, and I hope the pharmacy gets the new med soon.

 

4 hours ago, lindaler said:

Good morning all. Women's equality reminds me of 30 years ago. I was a training officer on the fire department. I was called into the chief's office one day and he told me I needed to be more forceful with my orders to the crew. I needed to stop saying, "Please bring that hose over here" and bark the orders. After the next fire I was called in again and told to stop barking orders because the crew said "they get yelled at enough at home from their wives that they didn't need another female yelling at them." Oh well, sometimes there was no way to win but I considered it a win just being an officer and that I was breaking ground for all the women that came after me. 

 

Linda, you helped pave the way for more women to work in a man's world and prove they can handle the job.

 

1 hour ago, Cruisercl said:

Hi everyone, good Saturday afternoon,

 

Busy week here but enjoyed all of the posts.

I like all of the days but like @rafinmd said 'where would we be without TP'...made me LOL.

Zsa Zsa was certainly her own person and did well with it; I like the quote.

I do like shrimp scampi but have never had zucchini noodles. Today's dinner will be pork loin and roasted veggies. I also plan to bake a bluberry banana bread to use up some bluberries I have before they go bad. Yummy!

Do like a good Semillon wine.

The weather this past week was just awful; we had the heat bubble over us so temps over 100F and HI up to 114F. All kinds of weather records broken. Too much.

The MN State Fair started this week. It is a big 12-day event here and is quite the spectacle. Lots to do, lots to see, lots to eat (on a stick..lol). It is always fun, though I am not sure if I will make there this year.

I have been to Copenhagen once on a Baltic cruise; loved the city and would like to go back on a land vacation.

@cat shepard, on the dog scale I am a 6...😉

Safe travels to all traveling now and in the near future.Have some fun too!

 

This just popped up on my screen....Bob Barker of Price is Right fame died; he was 99yo. RIP.

Continued prayers for all struggling with health and life issues; we all have them at one time or another.

Prayers for all of us as we could all use them at times too.

Cheers to all celebrating something no matter what it is or how small it may seem. All celebrations are needed and useful to lift our spiritts.

 

On the GV AUS/NZ RC the big talk is that on a GV HAL is now offering a Signature Beverage Package. I think it has never been offered before on the long voyages, WC or GV.

The cost is pretty reasonable but it seem like a big amount to put down for drinks; it seems like alot to drink...lol, though it is for 94 days. I don't usually drink everyday except when on vacation. Now will I be drinking everyday? I don't think my body could handle that but I purchased it anyways!! We'll see. 😎

My thanks to all of the contributors that keep this thread a great place. 

 

Take care all!

Caron

 

 

 

Caron, we were lucky to spend a day at the MN state fair about 20 years ago.  Younger DD was in graduate school at the St. Paul campus of the U, and her apartment was within walking distance of the fairgrounds.  We tried the cheese curds for one treat.

 

1 hour ago, dfish said:

Since we're sharing....this is me with my first dog, Skippy.

 

 

 

 

Debbie, thanks for the great picture of you, Skippy and your Dad.

 

51 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

My first ever visit to Madera was in 2009 on a Wind Surf transatlatic.  Their tradition is that their transatlantics are pure nonstop crossings.  While we were preparing to leave Lisbon the Captain had a bit of an orientation and mentioned that we would be making an unplanned stop there because some supplies had not gotten to us and would catch us there.  One was parts for the watermaker, the other was toilet paper.

 

Roy

 

Roy, I imagine the passengers and crew were glad for the unscheduled stop.

 

13 minutes ago, St Pete Cruiser said:

Lenda,

We know you have been on many cruises and you could certainly write a book on your experiences, but with all due respect, I don't think you were on the Rotterdam IV.

The Rotterdam IV was built in 1908 and scrapped in 1940!!!  Did you mean the Rotterdam VI, the sixth Holland America ship to be named Rotterdam which was built in 1997 and is still sailing?  The current Rotterdam is the VII, the Pinnacle class and newest ship in the fleet.

 

You caught me.  I just missed I'd transposed the letters in the number.  It was the Rotterdam VI.  I know I'm old, even if my mind refuses to believe it, but I'm not quite that old.

 

Lenda