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Thanks for coming back and explaining. By the time I got online this morning it was gone. We had a bad experience with roaches in the early '80's at a hotel in FL. And not roaches, but there were tiny little bugs all over our room at the Embassy Suites in Fort Lauderdale a few years ago. The room was a disaster too. I couldn't understand why that hotel was so popular with cruisers and have never stayed there again. Lenda it's good news indeed. On a funny note, our SIL's sister lives in North Bend where the zebra escaped. She has a zebra costume and ran down a busy street the other day. Cars were honking and flashing lights as she ran by. 🤣 I did too, couldn't figure out where it was! 😉
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Good morning all! As Karen @luvteaching said, it's a cloudy, grey morning here. But our area is expected to get some rain (or drizzle, 30-40%) later today. We're in the convergent zone here though. My next-door neighbor's son is a firefighter, and DH did some for the forest service while in college. I have the utmost respect for the profession. I know I would like the drink and would like the last recipe for cod. Will pass on the red wine and haven't been to this port. The big news here is that finally, after 6 days, the zebra who got loose on the way to Montana has been caught. Thank goodness! At least this time of year there would be plenty for her to eat where she got loose. She apparently looks very healthy.
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Friday May 3rd, 2024
Cruising-along replied to StLouisCruisers's topic in Holland America Line
There has been a lot of fun around here ever since the zebra went on the loose! A few that I've seen:- 80 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Friday May 3rd, 2024
Cruising-along replied to StLouisCruisers's topic in Holland America Line
Sending hugs too. Our Ebony had thyroid problems too. Got it too, not going.- 80 replies
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HAL should be embarrassed with their internet booking process
Cruising-along replied to kirkc's topic in Holland America Line
Because all the good tech people here work for other companies where they have better opportunities! (like my son and DIL) 😉 😂 -
The Fleet Report and Daily for Friday May 3rd, 2024
Cruising-along replied to StLouisCruisers's topic in Holland America Line
Good morning all! Another beautiful day in the PNW. And next week we'll hit the 70's -- I love May here. It's almost always better than June. No lumpy rugs here or 2 different shoes, although it wouldn't surprise me if I'd ever done that. All pets are special. I'll pass on the drink (coconut rum), red wine and the carrot cake (not a fan of cream cheese). Just give me chocolate please. 🙂 Margaret Mitchell certainly did deserve the Pulitzer Prize. I read Gone With the Wind several times and we own the movie I like it so much. We've been to Marseilles and Provence twice. The first time was in 2008, no photos from that visit good enough to share I'm afraid...we rented a car and drove to Aix-en-Provence and Arles. DS and DBIL came with us that cruise, and that day was my sister's birthday -- a great way to spend it! The second visit was in 2019. We took an 8-hour tour to Avignon and Pont du Gard, the Roman aqueduct built in 50 AD. Another great day! Just a couple photos of Marseilles as both times we spent the day outside of the city. Pont du Gard Inscribed stones when the bridge was built Some scenes of Avignon I hope everyone has a good day -- prayers for all on the Care List and cheers for all who are celebrating!- 80 replies
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Good morning all! It's a gorgeous sunny day in the PNW, heading for the low 60's. I have a lunch date with a friend and hope to garden after that this afternoon. I'll pass on the drink (pumpkin) and meal, but would love to try the Spanish white wine. We haven't been to Montevideo, but I'm pretty sure it's on the '26 World Cruise itinerary. Thank you to all who posted the wonderful photos! Annie @marshhawk My heart breaks for you and your DH. Praying that the right doctor and treatment will help him. @1ANGELCAT Thank you for posting Houdini's photo -- what a sweet face. I hope the vet can help tomorrow. Debbie @dfish Fingers and toes crossed for you that the test injections show that nerve ablation would work. Hugs!
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Thank you, I did wonder...I'm getting this info 3rd hand, and now wonder if the doctors actually said "damage to the white matter" or just mentioned the white matter. Time will tell, I guess.
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Good late afternoon everyone, I had a very nice time with my BFF in Bellingham -- some tears and lots of hugs. Sadly there is a new worry re Amber. For the last day or two she has been sleeping a lot, too much. Also for the first time she's showing anger issues (not like her at all). So, we of course are worrying about brain damage. The doctors also mentioned "white matter" in the brain... I can see the toll this is taking on my friend, and can only imagine the toll on her son. We're hoping they will schedule another MRI to give some answers. She asked me to thank you again for your prayers. She said this must be an amazing group of people. 🙂 On another note, a big thank you to Rich @richwmn for helping me with the cruise video problem! As I told you, there's no hurry -- we just appreciate your help. 🙂
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Good idea to hang onto that fan. At the beginning of the Grand Australia we had the same problem with our cabin (Vista Suite deck 7). It took them at least 3 times before it finally was a comfortable temperature (and that was only when we had the setting at the coolest possible setting). We hung onto that fan until the end of the cruise LOL.