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Good afternoon, time for a quick check-in. We went shopping this morning and after about 30 minutes DH said he was going back to the car - a signal to me he's losing ground. I sincerely hope his case for the valve replacement is approved this week and that the surgery can be done before the end of May as was suggested. @Cruzin TerriI'm sorry you had to cancel your trip; having had to do the same thing only a few days before departure, I can sympathize with how you must feel. You know, though, that you did make the right decision for both of you. @shadow 123Welcome to the Daily; we hope you enjoy your visits - you're among friends. @Niagarawineyou made me laugh. What most people don't know is that many of us have decoder rings in our arsenal and are able to figure out pretty much any of the typos we produce. @kochleffelwishing you a Blessed Passover. Looks like a bit of a storm blowing through Port Everglades right now - I missed capturing it a few minutes ago when you couldn't see even the outlines of any of the ships.

Good morning, thanks for the Fleet Report and Daily! DH could have been a chemist, as that was one of his degrees, but he chose education instead. We do celebrate Earth Day; a couple of years ago I made some great cloth bags out of table runners I found at the dollar store and they're still holding up well after many washings. Yay for all Girl Scout leaders. Wow, it's still early and we're already on page 3; I guess that comes from the individual posting of good wishes. When I got up the sky looked grey and strange - that's because it rained overnight. It's partially cleared up now, but according to the forecast we could have more showers until mid-afternoon. Fine by me, as it helps take down the snow that we received last week and provides extra moisture for the trees and grass. @JazzyVprayers for you and your medical team as you have your surgery today. @summer slopeBon Voyage; have a wonderful cruise! @Rowsbywishing you a very Happy Birthday with many healthy and happy returns of the day. @grapau27sending comforting thoughts as you commemorate your late Mam's birthday. @1ANGELCAThugs across the miles; the anniversary of the passing of our parents is always a sad day to mark. I hope it helps knowing others care. Not a lot on our plates today, just some laundry and a bit of shopping to do this morning. This afternoon I'll head back to the sewing machine and finish off the coasters - yesterday I put together another couple of sets and sewed all but 2 of the 13 sets before it was time to quit. Today I have to finish sewing the last 2, then iron each of them, and do the topstitching before putting them away. I've never had a Fujiyama, but it sounds interesting. Pretty sure I'd like the wine, and we often have coleslaw as a side dish. I like coleslaw, but prefer a creamy dressing, and don't like it when people put horseradish into it. Yuck. Tonight's dinner will be easy - I've got a container of turkey soup thawing that we'll enjoy with cheese croissants at the kitchen table. And wine. Prayers for everyone who is in need, in pain, in grief, and in turmoil. Cheers to all who have celebrations happening today. Smooth Sailing! ☺️☺️☺️ Gerry

That's all I can do for today; the next BHB sailaway isn't for quite a while, I believe. Smooth Sailing to all on ships today. Till next time!

Jacqui and Debbie are immediately to the left of Rich.

Bon Voyage; caught you!!!

Can't edit it, but I caught them!

Great toots!

I know the Volendam is more nimble than the big ones, but she sure doesn't have the PP onboard today!

I agree; I'm excited for them!

She'll be comin' round the building when she comes . . .

A gorgeous day for sail-away; 30 degrees.

Interesting listening to the chatter; one of the ships has had the police there, and security is removing the luggage "and the female guest". Yikes!!! Not sure which ship, but it certainly sounds serious.

Checking in and ready to wave!

Good morning, thanks for the Fleet Report and Daily! Lately I'm seeing more products with hemp in them - a viable alternative crop for farmers not far from here. Our small town didn't have Kindergarten so I went from home right into grade 1. I love cashews and I love chocolate, so when you put them together ***YUMMY*** So many wonderful celebrations today: @kazuBon Voyage; I hope you and your BFF have a wonderful time! @VMax1700Bon Voyage - have a great cruise! @bennybearWishing you and DH a Happy Golden Anniversary! @sailingdutchyHappy Birthday with many happy and healthy returns of the day! @smitty34877so happy to hear Tana was able to sit with the family for dinner - baby steps! The sun is shining brightly this morning and although we're currently only at -1C, the predicted high is +15(59F), so that will help melt down the snow we have over the past few days. Under the snow is green grass, which I'm sure will be helped with the additional moisture, so I can't complain too much. Not a lot happening for us today - will watch sail-away this afternoon and try to pick out Jacqui from the seaview pool. Before and after that I'm going to be settled in front of the sewing machine, as yesterday I pieced, ironed and pinned 11 more sets of coasters that need to be sewn, ironed and top-stitched. I'd like to try the drink of the day, will pass on the white wine, and like the sound of the first recipe for today's menu suggestion. DH really enjoyed last night's dinner and asked if we could have it again tonight - I told him he was in luck, as we have enough leftovers that we can certainly do that! All I have to do is reheat the leftovers, set the table and we're good for dinner tonight. And wine. Prayers for everyone who is in need, in pain, in grief, and in turmoil. Cheers to all with celebrations today. Smooth Sailing! ☺️☺️☺️ Gerry