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Did HAL Luggage Tags Change? or Were they always like this..
dobiemom replied to LAFFNVEGAS's topic in Holland America Line
The disembarkation blurb is hit and miss: No blurb: NS Dec β23, Eurodam Nov β19. Yes for blurb: Rotterdam β22, NA Sep β21. I didnβt notice the phone and email lines before. π³ -
The Fleet Report and Daily for Sunday May 5th, 2024
dobiemom replied to StLouisCruisers's topic in Holland America Line
Elizabeth, my sis asked a Chinese friend to translate: The top line = the beautiful pearl and crystal is dazzling and radiant. The bottom line = itβs loved by people all over the world. Middle two words = special gift ETA: My other sisβ MiL says: Just advertised that the pearls, crystals, shinning, being loved by most people. -
The Fleet Report and Daily for Sunday May 5th, 2024
dobiemom replied to StLouisCruisers's topic in Holland America Line
The True Story of Sinko de Mayo, according to Big Joe Henry A little known fact is that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of call for the great ship after its stop in New York. This would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico. But as we know, the great ship did not make it to New York. The ship hit an iceberg and sank and the cargo was forever lost. The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise and were eagerly awaiting its delivery, were disconsolate at the loss. Their anguish was so great that they declared a National Day of Mourning, which they still observe to this day. The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5 and is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.- 79 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Sunday May 5th, 2024
dobiemom replied to StLouisCruisers's topic in Holland America Line
Thanks, Graham. Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken as Mexican Independence Day. Mexicans actually celebrate their independence on Sept 16, and Cinco de Mayo is not a national holiday in Mexico. I think Americans use Cinco de Mayo as an excuse to party.- 79 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Saturday May 4th, 2024
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Saturday April 27th, 2024
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday April 25th, 2024
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday April 22nd, 2024
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