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Many of us have fond memories of Prinsendam, now Amera. She made an unexpected visit to Fort Lauderdale today and left with some late but very nice toots. See also a thread by @POA1, Roy

Now confirmed for 6PM. Once she casts off I bet it won't take her long to leave. Roy

I'm not totally surprised at this. When something breaks at sea they can't just head to the local hardware store for a replacement so all the repair crew get very creative and innovative. It is wonderful that they also do the same for the passengers when the need arises and they have done the same for me a couple of times. They are truly talented and I certainly hope they are included generously in the pool. Boston is certainly a special case. I had to rent a car there once and it's the only time I ever took out the additional insurance. I also had a very strange occurance there that was not really traffic, but yet it was. I was driving into Boston with my parents for my late brother's college graduation and a dog came running up from my right rear and hit me. It scampered off almost before I knew what happened. Roy

Today's sunrise is from a short 2017 cruise on Carnival Inspiration. On April 26 we visited Santa Catalina Island: Roy

Today's sunrise is from a short 2017 cruise on Carnival Inspiration. On April 26 we visited Santa Catalina Island: Roy

Thank you Rich, Sandi, Vanessa, Tina, Ann, and Paul;. Happy Birthday Debbie and I hope your trip is going well. Condolences to Maureen but great news on DH. Vanessa, I’m pleased with your progress. I like all 3 of today’s days. I really relate more to Three Mile Island than to Chernobyl as I am probably 75 miles from there and had a piece of property very close to it at the time. The Mel Brooks quote is funny. I think of early containerization in conjunction with the White Pass and Yukon Railroad and they were only a few months behind the Ideal X. Fortunately, White Pass’ Clifford J. Rodgers predated the Francis Scott Key Bridge. I have not been to Hobart. I’ll pass on the meal. My alternative is Pinnacle Burger and Fresh Berries as served for lunch April 26, 2019 in Nieuw Statendam’s Pinnacle Grill,. My visit to the car ship went pretty well. I was in at 8 and out at 9 for routine service which was no charge since I bought the car there. I am due for new tires which should not be a big surprise as the car is 5 ½ years old on the original tires, It is very close to Wegmans so I stopped there and was home about 10, Roy

Yup. I have friends on the Volendam now. Roy

Friday maps: Roy

The medical review for the week. My visit with my primary today was uneventful, although two blood draws in 4 days is a lot. He does want me back in mid-May for a Pneumonia shot. There were a couple of things from my Oncologist visit Monday. I normally get a hormone shot every 3 months and a shot for bone density every 6 months. I have a tooth extraction next Friday so the bone density shot was cancelled. Even though I had radiation in January my PSA has been rising. In January he started me on a new medicine (Erleada daily capsule) which required insurance approval so it started February 3. Most of my lab results come back while I am in the office but the PSA takes 2 or 3 days. My recent PSA history: 1/16/23 0.57 4/17/23 1.4 7/17/23 1.6 10/19/23 2.5 12/19/23 3.21 Week of 1/18/24 radiation 1/22/24 5.35 2/3/24 Erlida started 2/21/24 4.13 4/19/24 2.27 Very happy about the current trend. Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2018 Crystal World Cruise. On April 25 Crystal Symphony visited St. Barts: Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 2018 Crystal World Cruise. On April 25 Crystal Symphony visited St. Barts: Roy

Thank you Rich, Sandi, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann, and Paul;. I like all 3 of today’s days. I think to get somewhere one most live in both the past and the future. Cartographers play a great role in the world. I have not been to Santorini. I’ll pass on the meal. My alternative is Chilled Pineapple and Cucumber Soup. Mixed Greens w/ Lettuce and Prime Rib of beef as served on MS Amsterdam Apil 25, 2014. A cold morning with what looks like a chilly afternoon. Regular followup with my primary doctor this afternoon and car to the shop tomorrow morning so a very busy end of the week. Roy

Happy Birthday Maurice. Wouldn't a heart valve replacement be a great birthday present. Prayers that it happens soon. Roy

Almost Friday maps: Roy

Sounds right to me. My only cruise with the Captain who cannot be named. Roy