The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday May 28th, 2024

[seagarsmoker]

2 hours ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

 

Terri, I'm glad everything went well today except the BP.  DH had steroid shots in his shoulders for quite a while and they helped him a lot.  I'm very happy your PCP gave you some helpful information for going forward with care for your DH.  Now, you can relax and enjoy visiting with your friends.

 

Lenda

 

Same thoughts I had. 🙂 

[superoma]

@kazui have one in green and it works well to help me get up when I havevto kneel to work on something. I don’t have a lot of opportunity to use it for sitting down for something as all our beds are t ground level. 

[Mtn2Sea]

Zuiderdam leaving Aarhus, Denmark this afternoon.

 

 

[erewhon]

Good morning.  Thanks for the HAL fleet report and daily.

Will read all the posts later.

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

This afternoon turned out to be pleasant.  The sun was out with just a few clouds, and the wind slowed down.  However, more rain and thunderstorms are on their way. 

 

We no longer have a golf cart.  One of the people in our community buys golf carts, fixes them and sells them.  We just gave the cart away since it's probably not worth too much.  There is a place that will repair them, but that would probably cost more than it's worth.  Tomorrow if the weather is all right, we're planning on going to Waco to buy a new golf cart that runs on lithium batteries. The bonus is it's a lot cheaper than the name brand golf carts with the lithium batteries.

 

3 hours ago, Cruising-along said:

Good morning all!

I'll pass on the drink (whiskey) and meal (tofu) but would like the wine.  I don't remember ever being in Norfolk.  

 

I got good news last night from BFF -- Amber was discharged from PT rehab and went home yesterday!  After 6 long weeks of hospitalization, surgeries, and PT, she's finally home.  BFF and her DH have had the grandchildren with them for all this time -- not easy at our age.  So I'm sure they are all celebrating!  Again, thank you for all your prayers and good wishes.

 

Yesterday I spent all day gardening and got the back, side and front yards all done.  And I was hurting last night!  We won't have good weather again until Friday -- the life of a gardener in May in the PNW. 😂

 

Ann @Vict0riann prayers for a negative biopsy!  

Graham @grapau27 I hope you and Pauline feel better soon.

 

 

Carolyn, that is good news that Amber is home.  That will definitely boost her morale, and hopefully help her recovery.

 

Lenda

[Seasick Sailor]

1 hour ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

 

 

We no longer have a golf cart.  One of the people in our community buys golf carts, fixes them and sells them.  We just gave the cart away since it's probably not worth too much.  There is a place that will repair them, but that would probably cost more than it's worth.  Tomorrow if the weather is all right, we're planning on going to Waco to buy a new golf cart that runs on lithium batteries. The bonus is it's a lot cheaper than the name brand golf carts.

 

Lenda, Elvis has a lithium battery. We've had him 4 years, and he's perfect.

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

8 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said:

 

Lenda, Elvis has a lithium battery. We've had him 4 years, and he's perfect.

 

Thanks, Joy.  That's good to know. What make os Elvis?

 

Lenda

[Haljo1935]

2 hours ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

...We no longer have a golf cart.  One of the people in our community buys golf carts, fixes them and sells them.  We just gave the cart away since it's probably not worth too much.  There is a place that will repair them, but that would probably cost more than it's worth.  Tomorrow if the weather is all right, we're planning on going to Waco to buy a new golf cart that runs on lithium batteries. The bonus is it's a lot cheaper than the name brand golf carts with the lithium batteries.

RIP golf cart - sounds like golf cart had a good run at 31 years. I hope you find one that serves you as well as this one did.

[Seasick Sailor]

43 minutes ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

 

Thanks, Joy.  That's good to know. What make os Elvis?

 

Lenda

 

It is an EZ-GO

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

30 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said:

 

It is an EZ-GO

 

Thanks, Joy.  That was my guess, and what our old one is that lasted at least 31 years.  We're getting a new brand, Evolution, which is about half the price of a new EZ-GO.

 

Lenda

[kochleffel]

1 hour ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

What make os Elvis?

 

Have you considered getting a little cart, no electricity involved, that could be drawn by a team of hounds? (I actually heard once of someone in Kentucky who liked the idea of dogsledding, got a sled, and had it pulled by eight Walker hounds.)

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

51 minutes ago, kochleffel said:

 

Have you considered getting a little cart, no electricity involved, that could be drawn by a team of hounds? (I actually heard once of someone in Kentucky who liked the idea of dogsledding, got a sled, and had it pulled by eight Walker hounds.)

 

Not really, Paul.  We love dachshunds, but they could pull a sled.

 

Lenda

[Sharon in AZ]

Elizabeth @Haljo1935, you mentioned that you were interested in booking the B2B Zuiderdam cruise for August 24. Are you sailing with us?

[Haljo1935]

21 minutes ago, Sharon in AZ said:

Elizabeth @Haljo1935, you mentioned that you were interested in booking the B2B Zuiderdam cruise for August 24. Are you sailing with us?

I have not booked yet hoping to get a clear answer from the surgeon on my shoulder. I am very interested pending his response. 

[JazzyV]

Good evening. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily.

Amnesty International is important. I've never made a brisket and don't think I've ever eaten it. I'll salute national hamburger day, although not having one today. Good quote. I'll pass on the tofu tacos, drink and wine. I've been to Norfolk many years ago, pre-digital, to visit a high school friend. A good day in history.

 

It's been cloudy and cool today. I'm tired. I left home around noon, and went to the pharmacy and post office. Then I went to pick up a prescription for BFF. We chatted for a while, then I did some things around his house like changing his bed linens, taking out the trash, etc. Later I made dinner for us both, then some cleaning in his kitchen. Finally home and I need some ibuprofen and a glass of wine.

 

@grapau27 I'm sorry you and Pauline haven't been feeling well. Prayers you are back to normal health soon.

@StLouisCruisers I'm sorry to hear about the lousy weather. Unfortunately it's one thing we can't control when we cruise. 

@Mr. Boston I hope your flight to Montreal went smoothly.

@Haljo1935 I hope the eye procedure went well. Crazy weather indeed.

@kazu I'm sorry your foot and legs aren't happy. Good about the catscan, although not how long you have to wait. I have Jose's gadget in green. 

@aliaschief Thanks for sharing your photos from Corfu.

@smitty34877 I know it's good having DB there. Even way back when I went to my HS prom, we stayed up all night and watched the sun come up over the ocean at the beach 😗. I hope Tana is feeling ok.

@RMLincoln Good job on keeping it up with DH's eye routine. I was sorry too to see Rafa out in the first round of the French Open. I wonder if he's thinking of retiring?

@ger_77 I hope the Chiro's ministrations were of help to DH.

@Cruzin Terri I'm glad your bloodwork was good. And steroid tapers take time and patience. I hope the injection and PT help the shoulder. I'm glad you had a good meeting with your PCP. So nice for you to socialize with friends.

@Cruising-along Great news about Amber!

 

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

[Sharon in AZ]

11 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said:

I have not booked yet hoping to get a clear answer from the surgeon on my shoulder. I am very interested pending his response. 

Totally understand. Let us know if you book. The roll call is nonexistent but we’ll have our own Daily one so we can meet up. 

[dfish]

57 minutes ago, Sharon in AZ said:

Totally understand. Let us know if you book. The roll call is nonexistent but we’ll have our own Daily one so we can meet up. 

@Haljo1935 ditto what Sharon said!

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

3 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:

RIP golf cart - sounds like golf cart had a good run at 31 years. I hope you find one that serves you as well as this one did.

 

It did have a good run, and I wish we could have kept it.  Before DH had his health problems, he would have worked on it.  If it can be fixed and not too expensively, it could have a few more years in it.  We've owned it for almost 25 years.  We're not sure what year it is, but 1993 was the last year they had split seat backs.  I'm sure we'll like the new one.  I just hope the weather cooperates tomorrow.

 

Lenda

[RMLincoln]

Thrilled to hear that Amber is home!  That is just Amazing considering all she’s been through. 👏👏👏

 

Very encouraging report Terri. Nice that the Ortho thinks surgery is a last option. And you got some good direction from PCP.  Maybe that in itself will help your BP!  Hugs! 
 

Lenda, RIP the golf cart. 🥂 Long live the new one!  Glad you had help getting it, you and Steve home without hurting yourselves!  
 

Elizabeth, did I miss what happened about your eye procedure?  🤞

 

My dermatology office left me a portal message that my biopsy was benign. Yay!  🎉
 

Terry, Jones Beach would have needed a car for us!  The ferry was definitely more our style!  Safe travels for your DB. I’m sure it was a lift to have him to yourself these extra days. 
 

Vanessa, you accomplished a bunch!  Good sleep tonight!  
 

 

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

22 minutes ago, RMLincoln said:

Thrilled to hear that Amber is home!  That is just Amazing considering all she’s been through. 👏👏👏

 

Very encouraging report Terri. Nice that the Ortho thinks surgery is a last option. And you got some good direction from PCP.  Maybe that in itself will help your BP!  Hugs! 
 

Lenda, RIP the golf cart. 🥂 Long live the new one!  Glad you had help getting it, you and Steve home without hurting yourselves!  
 

Elizabeth, did I miss what happened about your eye procedure?  🤞

 

My dermatology office left me a portal message that my biopsy was benign. Yay!  🎉
 

Terry, Jones Beach would have needed a car for us!  The ferry was definitely more our style!  Safe travels for your DB. I’m sure it was a lift to have him to yourself these extra days. 
 

Vanessa, you accomplished a bunch!  Good sleep tonight!  
 

 

 

Great news from the dermatologist, Maureen.

 

Lenda

[grapau27]

2 hours ago, RMLincoln said:

Thrilled to hear that Amber is home!  That is just Amazing considering all she’s been through. 👏👏👏

 

Very encouraging report Terri. Nice that the Ortho thinks surgery is a last option. And you got some good direction from PCP.  Maybe that in itself will help your BP!  Hugs! 
 

Lenda, RIP the golf cart. 🥂 Long live the new one!  Glad you had help getting it, you and Steve home without hurting yourselves!  
 

Elizabeth, did I miss what happened about your eye procedure?  🤞

 

My dermatology office left me a portal message that my biopsy was benign. Yay!  🎉
 

Terry, Jones Beach would have needed a car for us!  The ferry was definitely more our style!  Safe travels for your DB. I’m sure it was a lift to have him to yourself these extra days. 
 

Vanessa, you accomplished a bunch!  Good sleep tonight!  
 

 

Great news regarding your biopsies.

[grapau27]

Good morning.

It is overcast and 59°F at 07.35am.

Our poppy plant has 2 new blooms and 8 pods ready to bloom.

[erewhon]

17 hours ago, RMLincoln said:

 

Erewhon, we just had a friend of grandson-in-law die from COVID pneumonia, age 49!  May you both remain well!  

  Maureen 

 

 

@RMLincoln  Maureen, so sorry to read of this death from Covid  pneumonia.  So young.

Good news of the result of your biopsy.

Earlier this month, I had good news  from my yearly CT scan, and  today from tests before appointment with the specialist next month.

[Haljo1935]

6 hours ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

 

Great news from the dermatologist, Maureen.

 

Lenda

+1 @RMLincoln

[kazu]

17 hours ago, Cruising-along said:

 

I got good news last night from BFF -- Amber was discharged from PT rehab and went home yesterday!  After 6 long weeks of hospitalization, surgeries, and PT, she's finally home. 

 

that is wonderful news, Carolyn 🤙🏻