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Sedro-Woolley, Washington
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Interests
Reading, needlework, cruising
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Favorite Cruise Line(s)
Holland America
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Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
Alaska
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday March 18th, 2024
luvteaching replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Good afternoon, It's a lovely 62F with clear skies and lots of sunshine and another day like this for tomorrow is forecast. I'm finally home having done 2 water aerobics classes and some grocery shopping. @richwmn and the rest of the cast - this is a belated Thank You! Over the last 4 years the Daily has become a special place for me. You were all so supportive when DH was having health issues and I was grappling with things and even more supportive when he passed away. There were some days that I had tears in my eyes as I read some of the comments and they meant so much to me. Other days, when I'm having a quiet at-home day, you may be the only one I "talk" to during the day. You have all made a difference and all should be proud of that. It's the little things we do without even thinking about it that sometimes have the biggest impact. Thank you!! Karen- 103 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Sunday March 17th, 2024
luvteaching replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Good morning, We're having some nice warm weather - unseasonable for us and into the high 60's today. Yesterday it was so nice to open windows, air the house out and sit on the front deck for a while. Friday's lunch with friends went well. Very little of the Greek Lemon Soup left and out of 20 dinner rolls I made there are 6 remaining. DS will be over for leftovers. I am Kind-hearted Sparkly Pants. I have my shamrock earrings and leprechaun socks ready to wear today and nothing too much else planned other than hanging out at home. Karen- 127 replies
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LIVE from ms Rotterdam March 17-29, 2024
luvteaching replied to Scrapnana's topic in Holland America Line
So glad to read this Kathi @Scrapnana! I've followed you on your blog and your many cruises and so happy to see you're back cruising. Have a wonderful time, take it easy and enjoy every minute! Karen -
The Fleet Report and Daily for Friday March 15th, 2024
luvteaching replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Good morning everyone! We're in for a run of nice days with temps in the 60's which is unusual for us at this time of year. Not to get our hopes up as rain is back in the forecast by Wednesday. No to the days but yes to celebrating tomorrow's anniversary of the Daily! Today is busy as I have company coming in for lunch. The menu is Greek Lemon Soup and homemade rolls along with cookies and a Lemon Pound Cake for dessert. We're all retired educators at the same school so it should be some interesting conversation. Have a good day. Karen- 94 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Wednesday March 13th, 2024
luvteaching replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Good morning, @grapau27 Happy Birthday to Pauline! I hope she has a very nice day and I know you and Sarah will spoil her. Off to the pool for water aerobics this morning. We have an overcast day but starting to warm up and we're to be in the mid 60's by the weekend. Positively balmy and I'll be able to open the windows up and air the house out. Karen- 85 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday March 12th, 2024
luvteaching replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
@Hogladyrider Welcome to the Daily! I'm a lurker on The Tribe thread but haven't posted. One difference between the two is the beverage of choice - wine vs tequila! This is a great group of people and a very positive group. When my DH passed away at the end of June they were so supportive. It meant a lot. Karen- 157 replies
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Tuesday March 12th, 2024
luvteaching replied to kazu's topic in Holland America Line
Good morning! Happy Birthday to all those celebrating: @Quartzsite Cruiserl @Overhead Fred's wife Mitzi and @VMax1700's wife Ellen. Last year when my DD DH was still with us my birthday/our anniversary was spent with him hospitalized. I walked in and he wished me a happy anniversary and happy birthday. When I asked him how many years he knew it was 46 years married but got this befuddled look on his face as to my age and then told me "umpteen". It's one of my favorite memories of him! @grapau27 I'm so sorry for the response you got to your card. I hope Sarah is getting all the support she needs. It's overcast and supposed to rain most of the day today but by the weekend we're in the mid-60's for a couple of days. Yesterday was water aerobics, errands, and getting a package ready to go to my great-niece in BC who turns 4 on Saturday. I use a service called NetParcel and they pick up at the door and it should be at my niece's house by Thursday or Friday at the latest. It's about 1/2 the price of the post office and much much much quicker. Have a good day! I think I'll tackle cleaning my craft room/home office/ junk spot. Karen- 157 replies
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I'm in the process of arranging to do this with a portion of my DD DH's ashes. I'm planning on the Eurodam in September and already have a biodegradable urn from our funeral home. I'm tickled because it has blue waves on it and a hummingbird which is perfect! This is the email I got last week from HAL: Burial at sea of cremated remains can only be done at sea while cruising in International Waters and at least 12 nautical miles off the coastline. Containers for the remains must be biodegradable and provided by the guest. Biodegradable urns come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. They may be made of materials such as paper, sand, gelatin and salt. Urns made with a thin wood-based material such as heavy paper and are designed to float for up to 15 minutes before gracefully beginning their final decent. Flowers & wreaths that are decomposable in the marine environment may be placed at the burial site. They must not contain any ribbon or non-biodegradable decorations or adornments. An Officer is required by EPA regulations to be present for the spreading of the ashes. Holland America does not perform memorial services, however if the guests would like to have clergy present this can be requested. The captain can provide a certificate with the ship’s position and time of the spreading of ashes. Guest should contact customs and airlines in regards to any paperwork, certificates or permits that may be needed. Karen
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Sunday March 10th, 2024
luvteaching replied to rafinmd's topic in Holland America Line
@SusieKIslandGirl My appliances were all replaced at Christmas 2022 as DH's and my gift to each other (this was before he passed away the following June). I got all LG and I've been very happy with all the appliances. We're in a mobile home with the space for the fridge very defined so only a few types could go there. I had single door, bottom freezer and it fits perfectly. I do need a stool for the top shelf but that's just me! I put things on it I don't need on a regular basis. I really like the bottom freezer as well. Karen- 73 replies
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Nieuw Statendam in Port Everglades on March 9, 2024
luvteaching replied to leerathje's topic in Holland America Line
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Nieuw Statendam in Port Everglades on March 9, 2024
luvteaching replied to leerathje's topic in Holland America Line
The Princess ships DD DH and I have done were in the 3000-3500 range and I felt they were almost too big. Give me the Eurodam or Westerdam at about 2000 and I'm in my happy spot! -
Nieuw Statendam in Port Everglades on March 9, 2024
luvteaching replied to leerathje's topic in Holland America Line
That is one big ship! I looked and passenger capacity is 6780!! That's way too many people for me! -
Nieuw Statendam in Port Everglades on March 9, 2024
luvteaching replied to leerathje's topic in Holland America Line
NA confirmed at 4:45.