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Good afternoon! I've been reading all day (at work), but just got home and am able to post. So sorry for all the illnesses in our Daily Family. Glad to celebrate with those who have good things happening ( @rafinmdcongratulations Roy on your birthday!). We were in San Francisco for a few days before our 2019 Maasdam cruise (21 days). We did all the touristy things - Ghirardelli, Fisherman's Wharf, riding the cable cars, walking both down and up Lombard Street (!!), touring Alcatraz, and a bus tour of the city, including going over the Golden Gate Bridge. We had beautiful weather, and really enjoyed seeing the sights around town.

Enjoy!! Looking forward to your Iceland updates, we'll be there on the NS in August!

Good afternoon everyone! I just returned from a baby shower for a friend's daughter....a lovely afternoon! DH and I were in Dominica in January 2017 on the Oosterdam. We decided to do a ship's excursion to Trafalgar Falls and the Emerald Pool. On the booking documents it said that it was a "moderate" excursion. DH has some balance issues and walks with a cane, but can handle moderate. WELL....it was 133 steps up to the falls, and then about 140 down to the Emerald Pool. We complained as soon as we got back to the excursion staff - this one should have been marked "strenuous!" After all that, we had to try the local beer! Prayers for all in need ( @kazuJacqui, we all miss you and hope you're doing better!), and I'll lift a glass tonight to celebrate with all. Laura

Good morning!! I love that today is Eat What You Want - I'm going out to lunch with my DSIL for my birthday, so plan to eat all the goodies! I've been celebrating all week - I brought goodies to work on Monday to start the celebration, then went out to dinner for an early family celebration (DS's schedules wouldn't work for going out today). It's a BIG birthday, but I don't feel any different from the last decade!! So glad to see some of our friends back - @marshhawkglad you enjoyed your vacation. @kazuI know you have a lot on your plate right now, but the memes really brightened my day, along with your posting. All who have issues are always in my prayers, with hopes for better days ahead. Happy to celebrate with those on the Celebrations list. Take care of yourselves everyone, this is the first place I go in the morning to visit with our Daily friends. Enjoy, Laura

Good morning - Happy Mother's Day too all (mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, aunts, mothers of furry friends, etc). Hoping everyone will have a great day today. I found a photo of my family with my mother, taken in 2004 at her assisted living facility. She was a wonderful mother, and always supported me. Miss her every day! Prayers for everyone on our Cares list, and hooray to all on the Celebration list!! Stay safe, Laura

Good afternoon! We've been to Hawaii twice - once on the Zaandam in 2011 (didn't get to Lahaina, surf was too high for the tenders), and again on the Pride of America in 2016. I have pictures like others posted, especially the banyan tree. We did a ship excursion to Haleakala at sunset - the ride up the mountain in the bus was an adventure! As the sun was setting, the fog rolled into the crater, and our tour guide was so excited because it formed a circular rainbow over the crater! Prayers for all in need, especially @kazu Jacqui and @cat shepardAnn. We'll lift a glass to celebrate all the good news, and everyone lucky enough to be on a ship right now! Laura

I couldn't resist....

@kazuJacqui, I am so sorry to read your post about Jose's passing. I may not post as often as I should, but I read everything every day, and have been following your struggles. You and your family will continue to be in my prayers every day. I hope you can remember all the good times you had together. Please take good care of yourself!! Laura

Roy, We were in Valdez in 2019 on the 21 day Maasdam cruise. Laura

Ray, We were on a Princess cruise in 2013 with veterans, and the XO of the Pueblo was on our cruise - in fact, he set up the meet and greet! We also met Joseph Galloway and Col. Bruce Crandall, discussing the book "We Were Soldiers Once...and Young." My DH is USMC, and one of the highlights was meeting General James Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps. Short cruise (4 days) but extremely patriotic and fun!! Laura