The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday October 9th, 2023

[BobbiSox]

Love Leif Erkison and all the vikings. I took the cruise up to Iceland last year and my imagination ran wild with thoughts of small ships in these waters so long ago. It was my favorite cruise so far. 

[Denise T]

Happy Monday. Happy Thanksgiving Canada! Thank you for the Daily and Fleet reports. 

Today is a cool and sunny day. A real taste of Fall. I will be in the office today as my work week ends today. I am flying out to Colorado tomorrow for a conference. 

Thinking of all on the care list. 

Celebrating with all who are celebrating. 

Have a safe and healthy day!

 

[ger_77]

Good morning, thanks for the Fleet Report and Daily!  Some days are full of curious events, others are quite normal.  Fire Prevention Day should be every day - there are far too many fires that devastate homes and businesses.  Thank you Mr. Leif Erikson!

 

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian Daily friends

 

I'm sure many of us enjoyed our large dinners yesterday so family/friends could make their way home today.  I noticed early yesterday morning many of our neighbour's lights were on, which likely meant they were prepping for a big dinner.  This morning those same lights were dark, so I think I'm right.

 

Today is a totally free day for us - many of the stores are closed that we would normally head out to, and there's nothing on the calendar.  I guess all I'll be doing is putting away the good china and silverware, the roaster, etc., and that's about it.  I've been having some difficulty with my left shoulder for a number of days, so am going to put my blanket making on the back burner for a while.  Not sure what the problem is, but it isn't getting any better, so I may just make an appointment to get it checked out.

 

It's looking like another nice fall day for us with temperatures expected to reach 20C (68) which means it will be nice and warm to sit on the deck with the windows closed, letting the sun warm it nicely.  Might even be a good place for a nap later on - I'll bet DH takes advantage of that!  

 

I'm going to take a pass on the drink of the day, would definitely enjoy the wine, and will pass on the menu suggestion, but would try it in a restaurant.  We've got leftovers - turkey, mashed potatoes, veg. casserole, coleslaw, buns, and of course pumpkin pie to enjoy on the deck this evening.  And wine.

 

Prayers for everyone who is in need, especially those in Israel and Ukraine who need it most right now.  Cheers to all with celebrations.

 

Smooth Sailing!  ☺️☺️☺️

Gerry
 

[aliaschief]

Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadians. Did you wait until today or is it leftovers Monday? Brr! It’s 46 degrees outside here in NW Florida. It’s time to cool the Gulf down and end hurricane season.

We enjoyed the beautiful Fall weather yesterday and went for a long ride with the top down. Sue made a white chicken chili, a delicious cornbread and peanut butter pie for dinner. That will be cause for extra steps in today’s walking exercise.

Such tragedy  in Israel and I just read at least nine Americans were victims. We have friends who were scheduled to visit Israel and I believe that’s not going to happen any time soon and our world cruise voyage may have a change in itinerary.

Thanks Rich for getting the Daily started and Vanessa for your detailed Care and Celebration list.

Got visitors in a minute to look at some home repairs. Have a great day and week. Enjoy those turkey or special dinners and most of all be thankful and count your Blessings. Bruce

 

Edited October 9, 2023 by aliaschief

[cunnorl]

Good Morning from a very cloudy day at the beach

    Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian friends! Hope you all enjoy this day.

     I am currently watching the Zuiderdam sail across the bay to Port Canaveral. Beautiful site !   That is the next ship we are booked on but not until the VOV in July. Difficult wait!  

      We finally had DH Bday dinner. Went to a German restaurant in the Village. His choice. It was good and we were able to eat outside. The Village is in Cocoa which is about 10-12 miles from here. It is a nice area with unique shops, restaurants, and a Community Theatre. It took a terrible hit during the pandemic but it appears to be back in full force.  Nice place to visit.

       Off to water aerobics.

Stay safe and enjoy today

    Charlene

[Himself]

2 hours ago, summer slope said:

Jim Beam Lemonade cocktail:

 

Ingredients
1 part Jim Beam® Original
2 parts Lemonade
Garnish: Lemon Slice

Instructions
Combine ingredients with ice in a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon slice.

 

Sounds good!

[Himself]

Rich:

Thanks for the DAILY and Fleet Report.   Sorry I have been so long away, but I was on retreat four weeks ago, at a Convocation of the priests of my Diocese followed to a pilgriage to Medjugorje. just about over jet lag.   Have a great day.

 

[StLouisCruisers]

I asked for an update on Scott this morning.  Unfortunately, he has a lot of complications/issues plaguing him right now.  A CT scan was done but results not known this early in the morning.  I am very concerned for Scott and pray for his recovery each day.  Just wanted to let you know and keep praying for some good news.  Thank you everyone for your prayers for him.

 

In other news, DD says she was unable to complete a phone call to our landline again yesterday.  We all wish we could crack the code on why this is happening.  It worked last weekend!

 

Our smoke detectors are hard wired and were new when the house was built in 2011.  DH is looking into replacements and hopefully that will happen soon.  We'll need 8 of them.

 

30 minutes ago, BobbiSox said:

Love Leif Erkison and all the vikings. I took the cruise up to Iceland last year and my imagination ran wild with thoughts of small ships in these waters so long ago. It was my favorite cruise so far. 

 

Welcome to the Daily!

 

Thanks Lenda @Quartzsite Cruiser for the port photos today.

 

Welcome home to @Himself and @Mr. Boston!!

[GTVCRUISER]

 

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian  friends 

[Nickelpenny]

Happy Thanksgiving to all Canadian dailyites!  Thanks for the daily snd fleet reports. Good group of days and all the gastronomy stuff sounded wonderful. Never been to the port. 
 

Almost home; about an hour and a half away. Then I have to drive to Phoenix.  Sunrise was beautiful this morning!

 

Thoughts for the world ❤️ and cheers for those celebrating. 
 

Have a wonderful Monday everyone!!

[smitty34877]

Good morning. It is cool right now at 50 and reaching a high of sixty later.

Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating in Canada. My Swedish grandmother took delight in debating with anyone about Mr Erickson and his early arrival. I will celebrate Indigenous People’s day as well.

Debbie @dfish, I have all of those ingredients and will try one of the recipes tonight. Thank you so much.

 

The shed covering the old oil tank is gone and the workers are draining the remaining oil from the tank .We had to knock on doors to get cars away from the front of the house so the two repair trucks could get to work.I hope the new tank can be placed without incident and look forward to heat in our future.

[RedneckBob]

Did HAL forget Columbus Day! Maybe some feel it should not be celebrated. All I can say is get a….I better stop before I get into trouble.

 

Besides the first three HAL ships were the Ninadam, Pintadam, and Santa Mariadam.

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Thanks for the info. 

[Seasick Sailor]

Good morning Dailyites 

 

A nice cool, sunny morning. Love when that happens!

 

Prayers lifted for our friends here on the Daily. Sandi keeping your friends and DB on my heart. It seems like my prayer book keeps growing. 

 

My closest friend called last night. Her 2nd bout with covid.

 

Another friend fell and broke her wrist this weekend. 3 hour wait in the ER.

 

Our friends returned from a trip to find their weekend home turned upside down. Vandals even took the faucets and bathroom mirrors. The neighbors said they saw a maroon golf cart there nearly Daily and a few times heard a truck at night.

 

Something good to look forward to:

My sister will be here next week to celebrate my birthday. We are having a German potluck with 18 friends. 

 

The VA benefits came through for us and we're so glad that hurdle is over.

 

Oliver is barking and crying less. He knows "sit" "no-no", "come" and "outside" Still working on "stay" and he refuses to let me put his leash on. 2 months with us and I'm so proud of him!

 

 

Hoping everyone has a great week. Be kind.. enjoy those cruises!!

[marshhawk]

Good Monday Morning Dailyites!  Had to run out at 7:15 to get DH to his eye doc, who immediately started in about having another surgery. before she leaves her post with Emory.  Nope, we leave in 4 days, not going to happen!  Sorry to see here leave, but maybe a bit money hungry???

 

All is good, previous scarring from his cancer was holding up drainage, so one eye is still swollen.

I have to run to Dollar Tree, and DH is doing laundry and packing as it dries.  He is off today, I am not, so another late night in CA.  And when I get back from Dollar Tree, I need to set up a ride from the Atlanta airport back home.  I still dont want to take the train with all our luggage.

 

Spoil me one last time please.

 

 I think when Leif got here, he brought some druids.  My dads farm where he grew up has a place where stones were set up for the solstice.  That part of the property got sold to Steve McQueen, and later to Michael J. Fox, so going up there I always felt like we were trespassing.  My dad believed that since he grew up on that farm, no matter who owned it, it was his in his heart.

 

Edited October 9, 2023 by marshhawk

[luvteaching]

Good morning, 

Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians! 

The earthquake last night didn't cause any damage and was 4.3. It felt a bit like the washer was on spin and you could feel it in the house. 

 

Had a lovely day yesterday doing a couple of farms on the Farm Tour. I went to Sauk Farms which specialize in apples and is run by a young couple. They are doing a good job. The other was Ovenell Farms which specialize in beef cattle, offer hay rides, etc. I picked up a couple of apples at the first stop and some blackberry jelly and a small cranberry/zucchini loaf at the second which is for my mom (so will freeze it until I head to BC again). 

We had lovely temperatures yesterday so even sat on the deck for a bit and finished my book  - #14 in the Rhys Bowen "Her Royal Spyness" series. 

 

Today is supposed to be wet as are the next few days. The pool is closed for repairs this week so no water aerobics. I'll get my walking in early today as rain isn't forecast until the afternoon. Meanwhile a good day to tackle my to-do list at home. 

 

Karen

[kochleffel]

The only curious event that comes readily to mind is that of Sherlock Holmes and the dog in the night-time.

 

The meal does not sound really good to me. I'd rather have Roy's alternative, but I'd also rather be aboard a cruise ship. The drink is just a gimmick to sell more Jim Beam. It's not as if no one has ever thought of putting Bourbon in lemonade.

 

For the wine, I might consider Fulkerson Red Blend, made with Noiret and Cabernet Franc, "aromas of plum and white pepper with flavors of black cherry, vanilla and spice." I haven't been to Jeju/Cheju or anywhere in Korea. A former colleague of mine, trained as a sociologist, was almost denied entry into South Korea. Apparently they thought that a sociologist was a professional socialist.

 

Today is the first day of donations for the rummage sale, and I have things to take. I also need to get to the organic growers' market and a supermarket, and do the assigned reading for my class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[JazzyV]

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

Curious events sounds interesting. Fire prevention is so important. I'll salute Leif Erikson. I like the quote. I'll pass on the meal, drink and take the wine. I haven't been to Jeju Island.

 

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! Brrr. It's cold. It was 41 this AM, now up to 52F (high 56F). At least it's sunny today. It's about 64F in the house; I'm still trying to resist turning on the heat. No plans for today other than laundry. I may try to putter around downstairs during the wash cycle, to decrease the trips up and down the stairs, but I think it's too cold down there.

 

@StLouisCruisers That's what is said about smoke detectors, although mine are part of my alarm system (hardwired) and I was told they didn't need to be changed as often. I do replace my CO monitors every 10 years. I'm sorry to hear of Scott's complications. Odd about DD's phone call to your landline situation.

@Heartgrove Haha on the singles mingle invite!

@Quartzsite Cruiser Thanks for the photos of Cheju City.

@Haljo1935 I hope PT helps the pain. Maybe some ice on it after therapy?

@RMLincoln We all care about all in our Daily family.

@cruising sister Prayers for stability or improvement for Murphy.

@Mr. Boston Welcome home!

@BobbiSox Welcome to the Daily. That's a cruise I'd like to do some day.

@ger_77 I hope your shoulder is feeling better soon.

@Himself Nice to see you here, Father.

@smitty34877 I hope you have heat soon.

@Seasick Sailor Oh my on all the events with your friends. Good news on the VA benefits. I'm glad Oliver is doing well.

 

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

[StLouisCruisers]

I was checking out the roll call for the Nov. 9, 2024 42 day Volendam Ultimate Mediterranean and Passage we booked this summer.  The one certain relatives of ours are supposedly booked on?  I saw Carolyn @Cruising-along is booked on it too. 👋 I haven't signed up on that roll call yet.  I wanted to know what others thought of the possibility of Israel being replaced on that cruise with other ports.  Israel is set for Dec. 2 and 3rd, 2024.  I'm also going to check out some of the upcoming cruises that have Israel as a destination to see what's happening with them. 

 

But of interest to me was that Julia @JAM37 is also going along on that cruise.  We've missed seeing her post here since summer of 2022.  Just wanted to let everyone know she is still around, but not very active on Cruise Critic anymore.  That's perfectly fine, but I was relieved to hear she's okay.

[ottahand7]

Good morning everyone and Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!   

 

@smitty34877  I am happy to see that you are getting closer to having heat in the house again.  

 

@richwmn  Thanks for the daily and fleet reports each day.  John brought up a curious event as he rode with me to my mammogram appointment just to get out of the house.   He said it seemed like it was deja vu from last year when I got back to the truck.   I agreed because it was cold and lousy last year just like it was today.  Fire prevention is very important,  our local noon news just has a story about 2 children killed in a house fire.  Check those smoke detectors.   Leif Erickson is an important day to celebrate, interesting that it is the same day America was discovered by Columbus.   Indigenous people all fit in the mix with these 2 days.   An interesting quote today.   @Quartzsite Cruiser  Thank you for the photos of today's port in Korea.   I will pass on the lentils, the lemonade but the Apalta red wine looks like a winner.   

@JazzyV  I sure hope that you feel better soon.     Prayers for everyone on our care list and that @mamaofami that your DH gets out of the hospital today.   Prayers for the people of Israel and the hostages and the people of Ukraine.   

Sad day in Baltimore today with the Ravens collapsing and the Orioles getting skunked too.  John's Vikings lost too.   It is partly sunny and partly rainy today.    Almost a full week of expected rain and cool weather.   I was up late and up early today so a nap may be in order this afternoon.    Have a lovely Monday and a shout out to all in our group who are enjoying life on cruise ships.   Nancy 

[Vict0riann]

Good morning, Dailyites, and Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians!  I am giving thanks because DH went to golf, and I have a little time on my own to post.  He is getting frantic to get going and doesn't give me any time to myself these days, so I haven't been able to post, but I am thinking of you all!  We had a big Thanksgiving dinner at my cousin's house on Saturday, I think there were 28, and two more expected for next year!  I took pies, and today there is just one piece of pumpkin remaining here, I can't decide whether to just give it all to Pat, or divide it between us.  

 

The weather has been very nice here, clear and warm, but today is dreary, and we are expecting (hoping for) rain this afternoon.   Did we have an earthquake, @luvteaching?  I didn't feel anything...

 

We "attended" a zoom Celebration of Life for cousins in Virginia on Friday, there were many faces, from Ireland, Croatia, the US and Canada.  It was very nice, if short.   

 

Tomorrow is a big day, we have an appointment with the urologist to discuss Pat's latest ultrasound, and then appointments for Covid shots.  I have just a little premonition that, as it's the first day of the rollout of the vaccine, they may not be ready, and we have backup appointments in Bellingham for shots on Thursday, which we will cancel if we do get them tomorrow.  But we need to get it done at least two weeks before we travel to Spain.  BTW, @kochleffel, did you get my email?   I had intended to add, if you are interested in Picasso, the Picasso museum in Malaga is much larger than the one in Barcelona, and they have (or at least, had) wonderful docent/guides.  The MNAC in Barcelona is wonderful, if you have time, and the  Miro gallery.

[grapau27]

2 hours ago, StLouisCruisers said:

I asked for an update on Scott this morning.  Unfortunately, he has a lot of complications/issues plaguing him right now.  A CT scan was done but results not known this early in the morning.  I am very concerned for Scott and pray for his recovery each day.  Just wanted to let you know and keep praying for some good news.  Thank you everyone for your prayers for him.

 

In other news, DD says she was unable to complete a phone call to our landline again yesterday.  We all wish we could crack the code on why this is happening.  It worked last weekend!

 

Our smoke detectors are hard wired and were new when the house was built in 2011.  DH is looking into replacements and hopefully that will happen soon.  We'll need 8 of them.

 

 

Welcome to the Daily!

 

Thanks Lenda @Quartzsite Cruiser for the port photos today.

 

Welcome home to @Himself and @Mr. Boston!!

Sandi.

Continuing prayers 🙏 for Scott.

[grapau27]

12 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:

I was checking out the roll call for the Nov. 9, 2024 42 day Volendam Ultimate Mediterranean and Passage we booked this summer.  The one certain relatives of ours are supposedly booked on?  I saw Carolyn @Cruising-along is booked on it too. 👋 I haven't signed up on that roll call yet.  I wanted to know what others thought of the possibility of Israel being replaced on that cruise with other ports.  Israel is set for Dec. 2 and 3rd, 2024.  I'm also going to check out some of the upcoming cruises that have Israel as a destination to see what's happening with them. 

 

But of interest to me was that Julia @JAM37 is also going along on that cruise.  We've missed seeing her post here since summer of 2022.  Just wanted to let everyone know she is still around, but not very active on Cruise Critic anymore.  That's perfectly fine, but I was relieved to hear she's okay.

Thank you Sandi regarding reporting the good news Julia @JAM37 is okay.

[Cruising-along]

17 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:

I was checking out the roll call for the Nov. 9, 2024 42 day Volendam Ultimate Mediterranean and Passage we booked this summer.  The one certain relatives of ours are supposedly booked on?  I saw Carolyn @Cruising-along is booked on it too. 👋 I haven't signed up on that roll call yet. 

Wow!  Would love it if you joined us on that cruise!  I had no idea that's the cruise you were talking about.  

Yes, we're all wondering now what will happen with the itinerary -- for us, we booked it to get back to Egypt.  We had 4 wonderful days in Israel in 2011 (and that was because Egypt was having troubles then and they doubled our time in Israel).  Just shows we have to expect the unexpected!

 

Ann @Vict0riann The earthquake wasn't felt that far north, my sister in Lynden, WA didn't feel it either.  Strangely our DD closer to Seattle didn't feel it either, nor did my DH here.  But it was a strange one, very quick and not very strong IMO.  Just a quick, mild tremor.  Wish they were all like that!

 

 

[Smmessineo]

6 hours ago, richwmn said:

 

I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.--douglas adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

This quote is literal for me and my husband this year!  In March we put our house on the market, with all intention of a quick sale and moving from Florida to Las Vegas. We donated and chucked a lot of extra stuff,  polished up the house and completed projects. We were so excited!  Then it didn't sell...week after week lots of showings and no one wanted it. And we realized that WE loved it more than anyone else did. After 10 weeks, removed it from the market , booked more cruises and bought a small travel trailer so we can travel the US with the pets!  We're right where we need to be!