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Today’s Care List:

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Cruising sister’s great niece Murphy post-surgery, on CPAP

Sharon in AZ’s 2^nd cataract surgery today

JazzyV with right leg pain, tingling and numbness

Cruzin Terri with fatigue; DH Jim seeing Neurologist today

Marshhawk’s DH Chuck not feeling well

Ottahand7’s DF John with shingles

Critically ill passenger on Rotterdam

Shootings in Las Vegas and Texas

Citizens of Ukraine, Israel and Gaza

All Dailyites going through worries and stress, whether mentioned or not

From the Rotation:

Rafinmd recovering from hospitalization

Tana’s pulmonary issues

RMLincoln’s niece with high risk pregnancy and breech baby

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

First night of Hanukkah 

Cruising sister’s g-niece Murphy extubated, on CPAP & photo shared!

Cunnorl’s new niece Maeve Grace, Welcome to the World!

NextOne released by heart surgeon and on less meds

Ger_77’s friend Wayne discharged, doing better

RMLincoln now at her new home/community in NJ

The Daily Gardening Club posting wonderful flower pictures

All the contributors to the Fleet Report/Daily

Upcoming Cruises or At Sea:

3 days for LAFFNVEGAS (Nieuw Statendam Dec 10 to Dec 17) E. Caribbean

3 days for Dobiemom (Nieuw Statendam Dec 10 to Dec 17) E. Caribbean

3 days for POA1 (Nieuw Statendam Dec 10 to Dec 17) Eastern Caribbean

3 days for Lindaler (Volendam Dec 10 to April 6, B2B) 24d Historical Baja Peninsula & Sea of Cortez Holiday + Jan 3 94d Grand Australia & NZ voyage- 

Nickelpenny (Volendam to Dec 10, Circle Hawaii), Av8rix (Koningsdam to Jan 6, 11n Mexican Riviera & Sea of Cortez + 5n Mexico + 16n Circle Hawaii Holiday), Haljo1935 (Nieuw Statendam to Dec 10, Passage to America), GTVCRUISER (Koningsdam to Dec 16) Mexican Riviera & Sea of Cortez, RedNeckBob (Celebrity Reflection to Dec 17, B2B, Bimini, Grand Cayman & Mexico/ABC Islands) and Seasick Sailor (Rotterdam to Jan 14, 51d B2B2B2B PC Sunfarer + Eastern/Western Caribbean (14n) + Tropical/Southern Caribbean Seafarer (16n))

Good afternoon. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily.

I'm not a gazpacho fan. Miners have been important, especially here in W.PA where coal mining still goes on. I haven't seen Mitten trees, but people put mittens/gloves on fences with tags saying they are free, for those who are in need of a way to keep warm. Deep quote. I like chicken tortilla soup from a local restaurant here, but haven't made it myself. Pass on the drink and yes to the wine. I haven't been to Russell, Bay of Islands. 2 important days in history.

It's cloudy and 30's here, with occasional snow showers (not sticking). I had someone come by this AM to look at the LR floor. I won't know anything for a week or so. Last night around 11PM I got notified of a new test result. The MRI! It's a convoluted report. First it says there was some motion which affected the test. I held as still as possible, despite terrible pain. Maybe my breathing was too deep, as I tried to calm myself. There's lots of degenerative disease, with compression of L4 on the right. Surprisingly there are several new synovial cysts, as well as the known facet disease. So which is the culprit I don't know. I guess I'll find out when I see the Neurosurgeon. Meanwhile, another night with only about 2.5 hours of sleep.

@Cat in my lap Happy Birthday!

@StLouisCruisers Congrats to FC Dallas on their win and to Ren for his 2 assists.

@kazu I'm glad Ivan's injection is done for the month. I hope physio isn't too painful today. Jake's birthday was in November.

@aliaschief Good news that your back is feeling better.

@cruising sister That's good that you got vacation override for most of your meds.

 @Cruzin Terri Maybe the blood work that the rheumatologist orders for the PMR will shed some light on the cause of your fatigue. Are you still on Prednisone? Sometimes decreasing the dose too fast can cause fatigue. I hope the Neurologist can help DH.

@smitty34877 Hopefully only 1-2 days of that noise!

@ottahand7 Sorry to hear that John has shingles, but getting on an antiviral med should significantly lessen the course. I hope it's not too painful. 

@dfish Drain cleanout duty, ugh. Wow about River's Mother, but it sounds like she'll be with people who are much more caring than her Mother. Thanks for the recipes.

@marshhawk Sorry to hear of Chuck's test results and the need for an angioplasty. I hope the infusion goes well today. 

@rafinmd Great sign.

@Quartzsite Cruiser Thanks for the lovely photos.

 @Vict0riann Thanks for sharing your photos.

Prayers for the Care List and Cheers to those Celebrating.

Today’s Care List:

Cruising sister’s great niece Murphy post-surgery, on CPAP

JazzyV with right leg pain, tingling and numbness

Cruzin Terri with fatigue 

Rafinmd recovering from hospitalization

Citizens of Ukraine, Israel and Gaza

All Dailyites going through worries and stress, whether mentioned or not

From the Rotation:

Superoma’s good friend Dena hospitalized with a foot pain, ?vasculitis

Mamaofami’s upcoming extensive dental work

Tana’s pulmonary issues

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

Happy Birthday Cat in my Lap!

Cruising sister’s g-niece Murphy extubated, on CPAP & photo shared!

Cunnorl’s new niece Maeve Grace, Welcome to the World!

NextOne released by heart surgeon and on less meds

SusieKIslandGirl’s sewing group’s huge quilt donation to UW Hospital

Ger_77’s friend Wayne discharged, doing better

Cruising sister’s hand healing and DB’s foot healing well

RMLincoln now at her new home/community in NJ

The Daily Gardening Club posting wonderful flower pictures

All the contributors to the Fleet Report/Daily

Upcoming Cruises or At Sea:

4 days for LAFFNVEGAS (Nieuw Statendam Dec 10 to Dec 17) E. Caribbean

4 days for Dobiemom (Nieuw Statendam Dec 10 to Dec 17) E. Caribbean

4 days for POA1 (Nieuw Statendam Dec 10 to Dec 17) Eastern Caribbean

4 days for Lindaler (Volendam Dec 10 to April 6, B2B) 24d Historical Baja Peninsula & Sea of Cortez Holiday + Jan 3 94d Grand Australia & NZ voyage- 

Nickelpenny (Volendam to Dec 10, Circle Hawaii), Av8rix (Koningsdam to Jan 6, 11n Mexican Riviera & Sea of Cortez + 5n Mexico + 16n Circle Hawaii Holiday), Haljo1935 (Nieuw Statendam to Dec 10, Passage to America), GTVCRUISER (Koningsdam to Dec 16) Mexican Riviera & Sea of Cortez, RedNeckBob (Celebrity Reflection to Dec 17, B2B, Bimini, Grand Cayman & Mexico/ABC Islands) and Seasick Sailor (Rotterdam to Jan 14, 51d B2B2B2B PC Sunfarer + Eastern/Western Caribbean (14n) + Tropical/Southern Caribbean Seafarer (16n))

Good afternoon. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily @richwmn.

Haven't ever seen any ninjas. Volunteers are so important. Blue jeans deserve a day! I like the quote. Maybe on the meal, pass on the drink and wine. I haven't been to Port Louis.  3 interesting days in history.

It's cloudy and cool here, with occasional snow flurries. A bit more snow tonight. Same lack of sleep last night, although I got an hour nap yesterday afternoon. I had a hair appointment today. I debated about driving to it (it's around the corner) or just crossing the alley and going in their back door. I did the latter, and my stylist was just pulling in. I have PT a little later. Still no word on the MRI results yet. I appreciate all the thoughts and prayers.

@seagarsmoker I hope you make it to the second round of interviews.

@marshhawk I hope all goes well for DH's appointment. Sorry he's having a rough time after the tests. We have those covers on the street here too; and they stay way too long.

@rafinmd I hope you're feelin well, even if your energy isn't completely back.

@GTVCRUISER Bon Voyage!

@smitty34877  Lots of commotion at your house! Continued prayers for you and Tana.

@cunnorl Congrats to your niece on the birth of her DD. Oh my on her quick arrival. That's a nice name. Thanks for the picture of adorable Maeve Grace!

@cruising sister Thanks for the update on Murphy; hopefully this is a small bump in the road. I'm glad you're tolerating the new medication. Getting enough meds for a long trip can be challenging.

@StLouisCruisers I'm glad you got the excursion you wanted.

@ger_77 That Christmas Train sounds wonderful! Good news that Wayne was discharged and is feeling better.

@Mtn2Sea Great photos, thanks.

@bennybear Great photos of the snowy owl.

@luvteaching I hope you're not affected by flooding from the rain.

@superoma I was like you after my first cataract. No prescription in the top part. I too hate taking glasses off and on and just wanted to wear them. After the 2nd cataract, they put a prescription up top, but since my eyes are so different from each other, I couldn't tolerate it and went back to nothing for distance.

@HAL Sailer I hope things are ok with you two.

Prayers for the Care List and Cheers for those Celebrating.

Today’s Care List:

Cruising sister’s great niece Murphy post-surgery, weaning CPAP

Superoma’s good friend Dena hospitalized with a foot pain, ?vasculitis

JazzyV with right leg pain, tingling and numbness

Rafinmd recovering from hospitalization

Citizens of Ukraine, Israel and Gaza

All Dailyites going through worries and stress, whether mentioned or not

From the Rotation:

Mamaofami’s upcoming extensive dental work

Crusing-along’s niece Jeannine with MS recurrence

Tana’s pulmonary issues

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

Bon Voyage GTVCRUISER!

Cruising sister’s g-niece Murphy extubated, weaning CPAP & photo shared!

Heartgrove and DW Sue finally feeling much better after Covid

Ger_77’s friend Wayne responding to cardioversion

Cruising sister’s hand healing and DB’s foot healing well

RMLincoln now at her new home/community in NJ

The Daily Gardening Club posting wonderful flower pictures

All the contributors to the Fleet Report/Daily

Upcoming Cruises or At Sea:

5 days for LAFFNVEGAS (Nieuw Statendam Dec 10 to Dec 17) E. Caribbean

5 days for Dobiemom (Nieuw Statendam Dec 10 to Dec 17) E. Caribbean

5 days for POA1 (Nieuw Statendam Dec 10 to Dec 17) Eastern Caribbean

5 days for Lindaler (Volendam Dec 10 to April 6, B2B) 24d Historical Baja Peninsula & Sea of Cortez Holiday + Jan 3 94d Grand Australia & NZ voyage- 

Nickelpenny (Volendam to Dec 10, Circle Hawaii), Av8rix (Koningsdam to Jan 6, 11n Mexican Riviera & Sea of Cortez + 5n Mexico + 16n Circle Hawaii Holiday), Haljo1935 (Nieuw Statendam to Dec 10, Passage to America), GTVCRUISER (Koningsdam to Dec 16) Mexican Riviera & Sea of Cortez, RedNeckBob (Celebrity Reflection to Dec 17, B2B, Bimini, Grand Cayman & Mexico/ABC Islands) and Seasick Sailor (Rotterdam to Jan 14, 51d B2B2B2B PC Sunfarer + Eastern/Western Caribbean (14n) + Tropical/Southern Caribbean Seafarer (16n))

@dfish When I started at PT it was for deconditioning. I was having trouble going up the stairs. After I'd been there about a month, the leg pain started, and at first I thought maybe I pulled a muscle. The pain has continued, along with numbness and tingling. At this point it's too painful to do much when I go. Mainly stretching, and at the end, moist heat and TENS stimulation. That quilt top is lovely!

Good afternoon. I tried to nap because I was nodding at the computer, but my leg wasn't happy in the recliner despite trying several positions. Maybe I'll try again later.

@dfish I'm glad you got a date for your surgery. 

@sailingdutchy  @Vict0riann Very nice photos.

@kochleffel Quite the ordeal getting your AIO hooked up.

@smitty34877 Thanks for your input. No need to keep silent with your recommendations, as I know you have expertise. In fact I'm surprised my PT folks didn't say something. They're not seeing me in a real world situation, but I did comment to them on how although I don't feel badly at the end of my time there, by the time I make my way to my car right outside their door, I'm ready to scream with pain.

@superoma Thanks for the bridge photos. And us hockey fans know why it'll be the Gordie Howe Int'l 😉.

@Nickelpenny Wow on the gingerbread houses. My SA/Antarctica cruise was over Christmas and we had a display on the Zaandam, but not that large.

@rafinmd I'm sure it will take time to gain your strength. I'm glad you were able to get appointments that are soon.

Good morning. Thanks for the Fleet Report/Daily.

Cheetahs are beautiful animals, banks are important and yes to cookies! Funny quote. The soup would be ok as long as coconut milk, not any shredded coconut (texture issue). Pass on the drink and wine. I have been to Oranjestad on my 2019 Panama Canal cruise from LA to NYC. 3 good days in history.

It's cloudy again today, with a few showers. Yesterday there was lightning, thunder, hail and torrential rain; odd for December. But temps will drop and snow showers are forecast the next few days. Then 50's by the weekend. Another poor night of sleep, about 2.5 hours. I was also cold and I think all the blowing of air on the first floor affected the thermostat. I managed to get up to the third floor this AM and get the tree skirt and stockings out. That's the extent of my interior decorating. The mitigation guy came a bit ago and took everything. There's still cupping of the floor. He felt it would have to be decided if there's enough wood to sand, or if new flooring would be needed. I'll call the field rep when I'm finished here, so he can come out to assess things. I need to unearth my DR table.

I really can't walk any distance without pain. The cane helps steady me, but I don't think is enough. I have several medical appointments next week. So I ordered a rollator. I thought with its seat it would be better than a walker. Oy on all this equipment I'm getting (I got a shower chair too).

@seagarsmoker Fingers crossed that the interview goes well and leads to a job offer!

@grapau27 I'm glad to hear that the cleanup is done and that they did a good job. Lovely photo of Pauline.

@aliaschief I hope your back is feeling better soon. Maybe it was the packing and lugging around of baggage?

@Seasick Sailor Sorry about the sleep disturbance. Lovely photo of you and Allen.

@StLouisCruisers Oh no about the leak. That doesn't sound too bad. When my plumber was here he talked about the newer houses and pex, and how as a result copper has become more expensive. I hope Ren, DS and DDIL have a fun time in Phoenix. Great photos from Aruba. Nice photo of you, Dennis and DD.

@Denise T That sounds like a fun plan for your cruise. 

@cat shepard I have looked at MRI's, but couldn't read a spine one. I'd be just reading the report for it. My plain x-rays came back and showed severe facet arthropathy, apparently not that new. MRI report is not back yet.

@kazu Be careful out in the snow.

@Heartgrove Yay! I'm glad to hear you and Sue are feeling better.

@marshhawk Your dinner yesterday sounds interesting. Good luck with Furnando at the vet office.

@ger_77 Good to hear that Wayne's procedure was successful; his heart should pump better now and hopefully the fluid goes away.

@smitty34877 I hope all goes well with the installation of the new roof. 

@dfish Thanks for the recipes and links 😗!

@rafinmd I'm glad to hear that you're feeling pretty well. 

@Quartzsite Cruiser I suppose it's good the water heater issue appeared quickly and is under warranty. Thanks for the Aruba photos.

@Cruzin Terri I'm glad you were able to check in. 

@RMLincoln I hope you and DH continue to feel better.

Prayers for the Care List and Cheers to those Celebrating.

A few photos from Aruba.

Beautiful water 

The collapsed natural bridge

The baby bridge

California Lighthouse

Sunset on the Beach

Today’s Care List:

Cruising sister’s great niece Murphy post-surgery, weaning CPAP

Ger_77’s friend Wayne hospitalized with heart issues

Superoma’s good friend Dena hospitalized with a foot pain, ?vasculitis

Heartgrove and DW Sue recovering from Covid

JazzyV with right leg pain, tingling and numbness

Damage to grapau27’s property due to water main break

Citizens of Ukraine, Israel and Gaza

All Dailyites going through worries and stress, whether mentioned or not

From the Rotation:

StLouisCruiser’s DB with pulmonary fibrosis

Catmando with cancer recurrence, on immunotherapy

RMLincoln’s DH with glaucoma issues

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

Cruising sister’s g-niece Murphy extubated, weaning CPAP & photo shared!

Rafinmd safely home

Cruising sister’s hand healing and DB’s foot healing well

RMLincoln now at her new home/community in NJ

The Daily Gardening Club posting wonderful flower pictures

All the contributors to the Fleet Report/Daily

Upcoming Cruises or At Sea:

1 day for GTVCRUISER (Koningsdam Dec 5 to Dec 16) Mexican Riviera & Sea of Cortez

6 days for LAFFNVEGAS (Nieuw Statendam Dec 10 to Dec 17) E. Caribbean

6 days for Dobiemom (Nieuw Statendam Dec 10 to Dec 17) E. Caribbean

6 days for POA1 (Nieuw Statendam Dec 10 to Dec 17) Eastern Caribbean

6 days for Lindaler (Volendam Dec 10 to April 6, B2B) 24d Historical Baja Peninsula & Sea of Cortez Holiday + Jan 3 94d Grand Australia & NZ voyage- 

Nickelpenny (Volendam to Dec 10, Circle Hawaii), Av8rix (Koningsdam to Jan 6, 10n Mexican Riviera & Sea of Cortez + 11n Mexican Riviera & Sea of Cortez + 5n Mexico + 16n Circle Hawaii Holiday), Haljo1935 (Nieuw Statendam to Dec 10, Passage to America), RedNeckBob(Celebrity Reflection to Dec 17, B2B, Bimini, Grand Cayman & Mexico/ABC Islands) and Seasick Sailor (Rotterdam to Jan 14, 51d B2B2B2B PC Sunfarer + Eastern/Western Caribbean (14n) + Tropical/Southern Caribbean Seafarer (16n))

That's it for me. Thanks all.

Maybe this is RNB? There was also someone earlier with a red shirt.

Reflection on the move too.

I was wondering how Reflection would do going before Odyssey.

Nice sunset in FLL.

11 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

I can't wait.   I know we have some beautiful stops on the way to Sydney but been to all of them before.   We are going out to the Great Barrier Reef so sure I won't be disappointed.   Unfortunately I will not be able or won't take my phone for a swim with me. 

 

I can't imagine bricking it in the middle of a cruise.

I don't blame you about the phone, especially your new iPhone 15 Pro. They make "waterproof" cases, but I probably wouldn't trust them. I remember the old disposable waterproof film cameras. I don't know if there's such a thing for digital photos.

Toot fest from Rotterdam!

This is when we sorely miss the other camera.

Definitely moving now.

Several more toots. 

A toot. Maybe from Rotterdam?

42 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

We do want to look respectable to you when we arrive in your beautiful Country.    New Zealand it the Jewel in the Crown for me.   Been on my bucket list for a long time.   

Great photos, as usual. Many years ago I cruised from Auckland, NZ to Sydney. The NZ landscape is just gorgeous. You'll enjoy it.

Ascent toots. Lots!

Wow, it's really storming here. Lightning, thunder and pouring rain. The NFL game is in its second weather delay; players off the field and stadium emptied. I'm happily cozy inside my house.

Ascent moving now.

Someone's tooting.