The Fleet Report and Daily for Sunday September 1st, 2024

[Seasick Sailor]

6 minutes ago, atexsix said:

Does anybody know what time Rich departs?  Nobody is currently commenting in that thread and I don't want to miss it, so I'm posting here instead, he might see it if I @richwmn link him.

 

We sail at 5. i met Sue in the elevator. 

[atexsix]

1 minute ago, Seasick Sailor said:

 

We sail at 5. i met Sue in the elevator. 

Wonderful thanks!  I will start watching the marina cam at 4:30 just in case the Captain decides to leave early, I thought somebody told me they can do that if everyone expected is on board?  We left about 10 minutes early on my last Princess cruise, same pier opposite HAL.

[Cruising-along]

2 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said:

i met Sue in the elevator.

Rich just texted me that you introduced yourself to Sue.  That's great!

[marshhawk]

Last week we watched a show on Netflix about Cats.  There were 4 types of original small cats throughout the world.  Most looked spotted or like tiny tigers, but the quest was to figure out which one became the domesticated cat we love now.  Turns out the answer was the Egyptian desert cat, and the Egyptians were so intrigued by the colors of the cats, that the Ginger ones were more wanted than the others, so the bred ginger cats....with other cats to get more ginger cats.  So if you have a ginger cat, you can tell him, that his ancestors were very famous.  Some of them, were gods!  

 

The other thing I have read about gingers, are they are male, and they are the most loyal to one person than  any other type of cat.

Bob a gingee

 

Furnando

 

This is Collared- oneo of the outdoorians, he is very loyal to me, and he is not a ginger, he's just always hungry.

 

 

Tonight is steak and potato salad.  It would have been roasted potatoes but I forgot to buy olive oil to roast with.  Very lazy day today, I stayed up late last night looking at pictures of the Oosterdam, dreaming of something that wont happen until next year, but I have pretty much scheduled an event for each day of this years, non cruise trip.  We will be on a boat every other day, but not to stay.  They will throw us off after the 3 hour cruise.....

 

@RedneckBob-looking for fun, and feeling groovy

[atexsix]

@Cruising-along Speaking of headaches I feel a little headachy, but I think it's the temperature, I need to turn up the ac a bit.

[marshhawk]

My computer just gave me a weather notice, ready?  Rain tonight.

[CrabbyPatti]

Good Afternoon Everyone!

 

      We had an enjoyable short getaway to the Oregon Coast for our anniversary this past week.  I went whale watching and we saw some grey whales! (Hubby stayed on land, he went on one whale watching trip when we were in Alaska and said he has seen enough!)  It was a beautiful sunny, warm trip out on the water! 

       On the way home we stopped and visited with # 2 son and family.  It was fun to hear about the first days of school for the grands.  Tomorrow will be low key, we will have two grandsons come to stay with us for a couple days, while their folks take brother to some follow up medical appointments.  It works well as # 1 daughter teaches at the school they attend so she will take them to and from school.  Going to let them choose the menu for dinner the next couple of days, then they can help fix it!  They like doing this.

       Hope everyone has an enjoyable weekend. (I'll post a picture of Miss Whale, not sure why but everyone referred to the whales we saw as "she"  but they didn't tell us!) LOL

Denise

[atexsix]

11 minutes ago, marshhawk said:

Last week we watched a show on Netflix about Cats.  There were 4 types of original small cats throughout the world.  Most looked spotted or like tiny tigers, but the quest was to figure out which one became the domesticated cat we love now.  Turns out the answer was the Egyptian desert cat, and the Egyptians were so intrigued by the colors of the cats, that the Ginger ones were more wanted than the others, so the bred ginger cats....with other cats to get more ginger cats.  So if you have a ginger cat, you can tell him, that his ancestors were very famous.  Some of them, were gods!  

 

The other thing I have read about gingers, are they are male, and they are the most loyal to one person than  any other type of cat.

Bob a gingee

 

Furnando

 

This is Collared- oneo of the outdoorians, he is very loyal to me, and he is not a ginger, he's just always hungry.

 

 

Tonight is steak and potato salad.  It would have been roasted potatoes but I forgot to buy olive oil to roast with.  Very lazy day today, I stayed up late last night looking at pictures of the Oosterdam, dreaming of something that wont happen until next year, but I have pretty much scheduled an event for each day of this years, non cruise trip.  We will be on a boat every other day, but not to stay.  They will throw us off after the 3 hour cruise.....

 

@RedneckBob-looking for fun, and feeling groovy

I have a little Abyssinian, I'm having trouble posting pictures today from my phone, but I downloaded one off the internet so people can see what they look like, there are a few varieties, but "ruddy" is the most common. 

 

Edit to add: Abyssinians have been found depicted in ancient Egyptian sculture

 

 

 

Edited September 1 by atexsix

[atexsix]

6 minutes ago, marshhawk said:

My computer just gave me a weather notice, ready?  Rain tonight.

For where?  It's a muggy 82 here, ugh, and partly cloudy, although I think I'm going to go sit on the balcony while watching the Westerdam leave, maybe if I shut my eyes it'll feel like a Neptune Suite, what do you think?

[tjcox9]

2 hours ago, rafinmd said:

There are several of those at the bow, nicknamed "The Commodore's Cufflinks".  In reality, they are spare propeller blades.

 

Roy

Yes, at first glance, they almost appear to be a sculpture! 

[Cruzin Terri]

Thank you to 

@StLouisCruisers, @smitty34877, @Sharon in AZ, @ottahand7, @puppycanducruise, @marshhawk, @RMLincoln, @rafinmd, @Denise T, @Quartzsite Cruiser, @ger_77, @cat shepard, @cunnorl, @bennybear, @Overhead Fred, @Haljo1935, @luvteaching, @durangoscots, @Cruising-along, @JazzyV, @dfish, and @atexsix.  

 

for the lovely Birthday wishes.  I truly appreciate it.

If i left out anyone, it is truly an oversight and I am sorry.

Thank you again.  I had a lovely day.

Terri

[Sharon in AZ]

7 hours ago, Seasick Sailor said:

We made it! Very fast check in and all the way through!

 

Bon Voyage!  Great picture!!

 

5 hours ago, richwmn said:

My group had an extremely easy check in. I had arranged for a shuttle at 11:00. We were all ready early and I got a text that the car had arrived about quarter till. We loaded up and had a comfortable ride to Smith's Cove. It is now 1pm, and we have checked in, boarded, had lunch, and my luggage just arrived.

 

The only glitch I had was one I have had before. For some reason I am about 50% on the facial recognition deal. As has happened before, I had to have someone look at my passport and do the verification. After that it was smooth sailing.

 

I have watched the Muster Video, and will visit my Muster Station shortly (not currently available) and then I'll be set for the rest of the cruise.

 

I hope everyone continues to have a good labor day weekend

 

 

Rich, have a great cruise!  

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

We've had two ginger cats, and one was a female.

 

Lenda

[SusieKIslandGirl]

Back from my conference in Reno and I have a lot to catch up on. Have a great week and September everyone. Less than 2 months now that we leave for our cruise from Athens. Getting excited for that.

[erewhon]

Thanks for the Fleet report and all the daily news.

Thanks for photos of today's port. 

@Cruising-along thank you for sharing the photos of your meal with Rich.

All very quiet here today, 21 C expected, sun has vanished behind clouds.

 

No sign of Graham  @grapau27  today,  are they cruising??

[RMLincoln]

Late update. Baby arrived!  Everyone seems healthy, exhausted but happy! Thanks for all your positive support! 
Maureen 

[Cruzin Terri]

25 minutes ago, RMLincoln said:

Late update. Baby arrived!  Everyone seems healthy, exhausted but happy! Thanks for all your positive support! 
Maureen 

Happy to share my birthday with a newborn.  Congratulations! I hope the baby and mother are doing well.

Terri

[durangoscots]

1 hour ago, RMLincoln said:

Late update. Baby arrived!  Everyone seems healthy, exhausted but happy! Thanks for all your positive support! 
Maureen 

Good to hear! I am sure all concerned are relieved.

 

Susan

[Haljo1935]

1 hour ago, RMLincoln said:

Late update. Baby arrived!  Everyone seems healthy, exhausted but happy! Thanks for all your positive support! 
Maureen 

Congrats!!

[grapau27]

Some thoughts on the enemy within... Wishing you a lovely day, God bless, David 😀 

 

https://youtu.be/RCJIGMpwc4o?si=T7eX5qGXCBs3E6Xa

[grapau27]

1 hour ago, Cruzin Terri said:

Happy to share my birthday with a newborn.  Congratulations! I hope the baby and mother are doing well.

Terri

Happy birthday Terri.

[grapau27]

11 hours ago, Seasick Sailor said:

We made it! Very fast check in and all the way through!

 

Lovely photo Joy.

Bon voyage.

[Cruzin Terri]

52 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Happy birthday Terri.

Thank you Graham.

[erewhon]

Was interrupted earlier, before wishing @Cruzin Terri  a very Happy Birthday, pleased that you have had a lovely day, you deserve it.

[StLouisCruisers]

Congratulations Maureen @RMLincoln on the arrival of Andrea's baby yesterday!  I hope they are doing well, and I'm sure the family is very pleased the long wait is over.♥️