Rare richwmn Posted August 22 #1 Share Posted August 22 (edited) Today is Eat a Peach Day, National Bao Day, and National Surgical Oncologist Day Life will always be to a large extent what we ourselves make it. - Samuel Smiles Meal Suggestion for today - French Onion Soup Drink of the Day - Rum Chata Wine of the Day - Silver Beach Sauvignon Blanc Destination of the Day - Rotterdam, Netherlands South Holland Today in History: 1779 James Cook Lands on Possession Island 1851 The First America’s Cup is held 1864 First Geneva Convention adopted in Geneva "for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded in Armies in the Field" signed by 12 nations Ship Locations Eurodam --- 7 days, round-trip Alaska Explorer Ketchikan, Alaska 0630-1400 Koningsdam --- 7 days, round-trip Alaska Inside Passage Ketchikan, Alaska 1100-1900 Nieuw Amsterdam --- 7 days, one-way from Whittier to Vancouver Juneau, Alaska 0800-1700 Nieuw Statendam --- 21 days, round-trip Ultimate Viking Explorer Firth of Forth -ovn--1600 Noordam --- 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Whittier Skagway, Alaska 0700-2100 Oosterdam --- 7 days, round-trip All Star Irish Cruise At Sea Destination Rhodes, Greece eta 08-23 Rotterdam --- 7 days, round-trip Norse Legends Stavenger, Norway Volendam --- 11 days, one-way from Boston to Montreal Saint John, New Brunswick 0700-1430 Westerdam --- 7 days, round-trip Escape With Effy Sitka, Alaska 0800-1600 Zaandam --- 7 days, round-trip Alaska Inside Passage At Sea Destination Tracy Arm/Endicott Arm, Alaska eta 08-23 Zuiderdam --- 35 days, round-trip Voyage Of The Vikings Halifax, Nova Scotia 0800-2300 Edited August 22 by richwmn 18 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portofrome Posted August 22 #2 Share Posted August 22 Thank you for the Fleet Report. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyV Posted August 22 #3 Share Posted August 22 Today’s Care List: Heartgrove’s DSIL having surgery today for tri-malleolar ankle fracture NextOne post hip surgery Seasick Sailor’s DSis Bonnie post breast surgery Vict0riann’s DH Pat taken to the ER yesterday; probable viral pneumonia Dfish and Sharon in AZ traveling to Boston today Lindaler’s DS with an emergency situation Hal Sailer diagnosed with Lymphoma Heat, Fires, flooding and Storms across the US Citizens of Ukraine, Israel and Gaza, hostages still held All Dailyites going through worries and stress, whether mentioned or not From the Rotation: Tana with chronic pulmonary issues, weakness, poor appetite Kazu post vascular surgery with continued pain Seasick Sailor’s DH All with weight loss Celebrations and Shoutouts: Bon Voyage to Lady Hudson (Katherine)! Happy 43rd Anniversary to grapau27 & paw13 (Graham & Pauline)! Happy 79th Birthday to Superoma’s DH! Kazu accepting an offer on her house Lazey1’s DS Tony making slow improvement The Daily Gardening Club posting wonderful flower pictures All the contributors to the Fleet Report/Daily Upcoming Cruises or At Sea: 2 days for Crazy For Cats (Zuiderdam Aug 24 to Aug 31) B2B 7d Canada/New England Discovery + (Zuiderdam Aug 31 to Sept 7) 7d Canada/New England Discovery 2 days for Dfish (Zuiderdam Aug 24 to Aug 31) B2B 7d Canada/New England Discovery + (Zuiderdam Aug 31 to Sept 7) 7d Canada/New England Discovery 2 days for Sharon in AZ (Zuiderdam Aug 24 to Aug 31) B2B 7d Canada/New England Discovery + (Zuiderdam Aug 31 to Sept 7) 7d Canada/New England Discovery 3 days for LAFFNVEGAS (Westerdam Aug 25 to Sept 1) 7d Alaska Explorer 3 days for Dobiemom (Westerdam Aug 25 to Sept 1) 7d Alaska Explorer Cunnorl (Zuiderdam to Aug 24) 35d Voyage of the Vikings, St Pete Cruiser (Zuiderdam to Aug 24) 35d Voyage of the Vikings, RMLincoln (Emerald Princess to Aug 28) 17d Greenland & Canada, Norseh2o (Oceania Marina to Aug 29) 44d Epic Northern Adventure London to London, celebrating 50th anniversary, 0106 (Rotterdam to Aug 31) 14d Best of Norway, TiogaCruiser (Volendam to Aug 31) 11d Newfoundland & New England Discovery, Lady Hudson (Vision of the Seas to Aug 31) 9d Cabada/New England and Gail & Marty sailing away (Rotterdam to Oct 27) 20 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunnorl Posted August 22 #4 Share Posted August 22 @grapau27 happy Anniversary to you and Pauline. May you enjoy many more! 27 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TiogaCruiser Posted August 22 #5 Share Posted August 22 (edited) Good morning all, Were waiting for the gangway to open in St John. Have a great day everyone! Hey! I made the first page! Edited August 22 by TiogaCruiser 40 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted August 22 #6 Share Posted August 22 Today's drink is wonderful. We pour it over ice. Rum Chata: RumChata, a rum-based cream liqueur with a horchata-inspired flavor profile, has for years been a sensation across the Midwest — Wisconsin in particular — but has more recently soared in popularity across the country. Why? Some may point to its familiar, crowd-pleasing notes of vanilla and cinnamon, while others might attribute its rise to the success of the cream liqueur category in general. Either way, if you’ve ever come across RumChata, you know that it’s delicious and lends itself well to sweet, creamy drinks. So the next time you have a bottle and aren’t sure what to make, here are eight delightful RumChata cocktails that will not disappoint. https://vinepair.com/articles/8-best-rumchata-cocktail-recipes/ 20 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted August 22 #7 Share Posted August 22 Good morning friends! This Thursday morning I awoke to a temp of 77F, and see that they predict a high of 97 with sunshine. We’ve been here over a week and seen no rain or even sprinkles yet. First let me say Happy 43rd Anniversary today to Graham @grapau27 and Pauline @Paw13! May you enjoy many more! I’m sure your lovely dinner with Sarah and her boyfriend last night was a huge success and gratefully welcomed. Thank you Rich @richwmn for the Fleet Report and Daily as well as the ship location maps. There are several interesting days to recognize on this date. I don’t have any peaches available but will celebrate with a glass or two of peach tea. Surgical oncologists are very important in the treatment of cancers. I’m not a fan of dumplings so will pass on National Bao Day. Today is also National Burger Day and National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day! I think the quote sounds true. I enjoy the French Onion soup on BHB’s and would try the Silver Beach Sauvignon Blanc, but no rum drinks. I applaud the “This Date in History” events! Thanks to Eva @superoma(substituting for Debbie), Dixie @summer slope and Ann @cat shepard for your food and beverage reports today. Prayers for our Care list group, including Tana and Terry, Chuck and Annie, Melisa and her DH, Joy’s DS Bonnie, Nancy’s DB, Edi, Jacqui, Elizabeth, Roy, Jane’s DS, Debbie, Terri and Jim, @doobieb’s DH, and Vanessa. Also for my DB, twin sister, DD, the people of Israel and Ukraine, the hostages still held, and our military members in war zones. Cheers to all celebrating special events like Graham and Pauline, cruising and preparing to cruise. Hoping it’s a wonderful day for all! Thanks go to Vanessa @JazzyV for her hard work on the lists every day even with health issues. The port this morning is Rotterdam, the Netherlands. It’s an important one for Holland America. This was the port before on Feb. 25, 2022 and June 18, 2023. I’ll post the links for you, and repost my photos. Hoping all who enjoyed that port will share their photos too. Happy Birthday today to Eva's @superoma DH! Welcome Home Katherine @Lady Hudson! Have a great day today everyone! Stay safe and keep well! 32 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted August 22 #8 Share Posted August 22 On May 7, 2015 the Royal Princess arrived in Rotterdam near the end of a transatlantic cruise from Ft. Lauderdale. On this cruise we had arranged to sail with our friends from Myrtle Beach, SC. They were not the adventurous type and insisted we take ship tours in all our ports so that is what we did. Shortly after arrival we got on a bus and went to Amsterdam for the day. I'm not going to post Amsterdam photos however, but will show you a few from Rotterdam and just outside town as we drove out of and into the port city. Arriving in Rotterdam The scene at the dock near Erasmus bridge in Rotterdam. In Dutch it's Erasmusbrug. From the tour bus, the Royal Princess I'll save Amsterdam for its own day, but we had a wonderful day touring there. Except when our bus was sitting at a stop light and the rear of our bus was grazed by an electric tram! Oh and of course the many near misses by bicyclists as we dared stray near their bike lanes, or even trying to cross the street. Good times! On our way back to Rotterdam at the end of our tour we saw some beautiful countryside. We even got to stop and take photos at a windmill, which was someone's home. A huge nest on a pole. Not sure if that is a crane or what. Peaceful canal Another awesome windmill It would be nice to live on this scenic canal The Netherlands is a beautiful country, and I'm proud to say I have Dutch ancestry. I always enjoy visiting there. 33 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 22 #9 Share Posted August 22 (edited) Good morning and thank you for today's daily reports. A good quote today. I will give today's food and drink a miss. We have been to Rotterdam several times and we were there on April 3rd 2024. Important history days today. I hope everyone is safe and well and y'all have a lovely day. Edited August 22 by grapau27 26 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TiogaCruiser Posted August 22 #10 Share Posted August 22 Just an interesting aside I noticed in the Lido this morning. They have a fresh egg station that I don’t remember seeing before. 29 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted August 22 #11 Share Posted August 22 Good morning. Thanks for the Report. Another cool morning, but sunny. I got my first shingles shot yesterday, my arm is a little sore, but not too bad. Three good days to celebrate. Lots of peaches at the farmers market, I should bake a pie. Good quote. I'll pass on the meal, I've never tried the drink, maybe I will someday, I'm sure the wine is good. Several years ago we sailed out of Rotterdam on the Rotterdam. It was wonderful. We noticed lots of people waving at the ship and waving their flag as we passed. Great to see. Prayers for so many. Cheers for all the celebrations. Have a great day. 35 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 22 #12 Share Posted August 22 Rotterdam 3rd April 2024. 30 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 22 #13 Share Posted August 22 Katherine @Lady Hudson. Bon Voyage on RCL Vision of the seas. I hope you have an amazing cruise. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambKnuckles Posted August 22 #14 Share Posted August 22 Happy Today!!! Thank you for the reports! I've learned about Bao, and know about peaches and oncologists (unfortunately)!!! I love the soup, the drink, the wine and I've never sailed into or out of Rotterdam -- but I've been there. (My sister lives in The Hague. @Seasick Sailor Your sister is still in my prayers! @Vict0riann Prayers for Pat and you!!! Yes... Prayers for ALL who are listed and those who have unmentioned needs, too! @grapau27 HUGS and Love to you and Pauline on your anniversary!!! 33 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagarsmoker Posted August 22 #15 Share Posted August 22 Good morning Dailyites and thank you for the Daily Report. As Suzi walked out the door to work this morning, she said "3 months from today, we will be cruising!" After 3 cruises last year and none yet this year, it seems like eternity since we last cruised. 🙂 I hope everyone here has a great day! 33 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ottahand7 Posted August 22 #16 Share Posted August 22 @grapau27 Happy anniversary to you and Pauline! 🍾 22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted August 22 #17 Share Posted August 22 @grapau27 @Paw13 Happy Anniversary 🥂 24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ottahand7 Posted August 22 #18 Share Posted August 22 @Lady Hudson Bon Voyage! 🍾🛳️ 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted August 22 #19 Share Posted August 22 @Lady Hudson Bon Voyage! 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted August 22 #20 Share Posted August 22 @superoma Happy Birthday to your DH! 🎂 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted August 22 #21 Share Posted August 22 Thanks for our Thursday Daily, Rich and thanks to Vanessa, Debbie, Dixie & Ann. Oncologiest have saved many lives and I will gladly celebrate them and their surgeries. There’s a lot of truth to today’s quote. French Onion Soup - YUM 👍 and a nice white wine - what more can you ask for? Oh, a beautiful port. Love Rotterdam and for HAL fans there’s some serious HAL history there between the Rotterdam docked on the water now a hotel and HAL’s old headquarters - now a beautiful hotel. I had it yesterday and fired off on the Future Cruise Listing. I have no help with the listing now including cruising time and if I want to add someone on a non HAL cruise who has contributed so very much to the HAL boards (used to do the Fleet Report among other things) it’s my discretion and I will. If one of the complainers wants the job, it’s all theirs and I told them so. On a move cheerful note, - this is my realtor putting the sold sign on the house. I was more sad than happy but I’m glad it is settled. now there is a pile of stuff to be done. Prayers for those on the Care list & for those who them 🙏. Cheers to those celebrating and cruising 🥂 43 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted August 22 #22 Share Posted August 22 Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 @superoma to your DH 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambKnuckles Posted August 22 #23 Share Posted August 22 There's no wasted space in Rotterdam... My sister's in-law's back yard Look what I saw on the canal... Just a few miles outside Rotterdam... 29 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 22 #24 Share Posted August 22 @superoma. Happy birthday to your DH 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted August 22 #25 Share Posted August 22 Happy Anniversary 🍾🥂 @grapau27 @Paw13 22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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