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1 hour ago, grapau27 said:
Happy birthday to your grandson.
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3 hours ago, kazu said:
Best wishes for a successful procedure for him 🙏
YAY 👏. Thanks for the link to your LIVE thread. That will certainly help brighten up my days 👍
Umm - it sounds like she is selfish and self centred - not that you are insensitive at all - so kind of you to help her like that and if she doesn’t have the brains to realize it, then she is not worthy of your friendship IMO.
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3 hours ago, Cat in my lap said:
Thanks for daily! My DH is scheduled for outpatient surgery on Tuesday.
Hope everything goes well for him and maker better.
Jim.
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On 5/20/2022 at 7:43 AM, Ready2go11 said:
Our day in Halifax started surprise, foggy! See photo from the balcony showing, well, nothing. 😀
Never having been to Halifax, we decided to tough it out, and we bundled up and off the ship. So nice to just walk off after the tender the day before.
We went in search of the bakeries we had researched. That entailed a walk through a pedestrian tunnel under the railroad tracks, and a healthy walk up some hills. The first the Gingerbread Haus did not disappoint. They had a very good variety and traditional and some other bakery treats (butter cookies, Mozart cake- chocolate cake with a mouse like filling that is then dipped in chocolate) and very good gingerbread cookies. As we walked to the next bakery on the list, it required a walk further in to the city center, and up more hills.
It had cleared up a fraction, but the skies started getting dark and we were very fortunate to find shelter under the Rogers Center overhand before the skies opened up. After a 20 minute wait for the storm to pass and a check of the weather (no more rain in sight) we headed off. The hills in Halifax were reminiscent of San Francisco as you must head up away from the water, although not as dramatic of course. The reward at the top was the great views, especially from around the Citadel area.
The other bakeries were not as enticing (not much selection), and after some window shopping, we ended up at a cider house- the Bulwark. They had a sampler to try different flavors. We are not beer drinkers but enjoyed the peach and spicy winter blends the best.
Now hungry for lunch, we headed back down towards the water and had phenomenal steamed mussels at McElvies, where I all but tipped the bowl to drink the lemony, garlicky broth. I highly recommend stopping there. We also had chowder that was good.
We walked back to the ship by the much more scenic boardwalk. It was cool and windy but the air smelled like the sea and it was refreshing.
Dinner that evening was at the Pinnacle at 8:30, the only reservation we could get. We asked for and were seated in the section with our waiter from the night before. We each had the wedge salad and clothesline bacon. I know people on CC are either lovers or haters. I am firmly in the love camp. It was thick and sweet and tangy. Entrees were the rib eye for me and petit filet for my sister. The steaks were cooked perfectly. Dessert was less of a wow. The chocolate soufflé was a little bland and cakey, while the Not So Baked Alaska was not what I remembered. I guess they could not source any cherries garcia ice cream so there was vanilla ice cream with a few cherries imbedded into it on top. Just not what I was expecting although the meringue on top was plentiful and oh so good.
We had been leaving comments on the app all week, both of challenges and what we loved and after this we posted that if they do not have an ingredient, it is far better to let the guest know, then serve something not as described on a menu and let it be a surprise. Managing expectations would be far better than feeling shorted. Unfortunately, on this ship, the rumors were true and there was no amuse bouche at the beginning and no truffles at the end of the meal. 🥲
Despite the changes, we still enjoyed our meal.
Finally, tonight was the orange party at the Ocean Bar. and some guests wore orange. We only got there at the tail end of it as our dinner was so late and took so long, but it seemed other guests were having fun and the HAL cruise staff were doing their best to make sure everyone had a good time.
Love your food photos.
Jim.
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2 hours ago, grapau27 said:
Sending our prayers for your brother's well being and full recovery Jack.
Graham.
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3 hours ago, 0106 said:
I am surprised there are no pictures of today’s port. Don’t many ships call there? My niece was supposed to do a 2 week land trip there last May for her honeymoon but it was cancelled. They are very into birds, animals and hiking. They are hoping to go for their 5th anniversary.
I spent 5weeks in Majunga in a military job we had to convert an
0ld building into an old folks home and me and my 2 buddies did all the pluming for the water. We were to stay at the RAF base but no room so we had to stay in the
town Hotel and had great food an red wine every night an
a great breakfast every morning. We drank the wine because it was cheaper than bottled water and it was all good. I had some photos
but they got lost when I got back to England.
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47 minutes ago, Norseh2o said:
Love the Emerson quote, special today as DH and I celebrate 48 years of wedded bliss. We are enjoying a few days at Big Bear Lake, CA, a weekend golf trip to Nevada, and a beautiful drive to Whidbey Island, WA. Our anniversary celebration will continue when we board Oceania Insignia June 14, and complete one more ‘cancelled in the pandemic’ cruises.
May 18, 1974 Tucson, AZ and October, 2021 Quincy, WA
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1 hour ago, grapau27 said:
Happy 54th meeting anniversary.
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48 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:
That really is a tragedy. I can't imagine how awful that would be for that young family. 😢
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40 minutes ago, grapau27 said:
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1 hour ago, grapau27 said:
Happy 9th birthday to your oldest grandson today.
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2 hours ago, grapau27 said:
Thank you.
I phoned the doctors surgery this morning and the receptionist said they had the x-rays but I would have to speak with the doctor.
I have an appointment for May 25th to see my doctor to discuss the results.
Graham.
I hope you get really good news.
Jim.
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3 hours ago, dfish said:
@aliaschief Happy Anniversary!
@msmayor I am so happy things have turned around for your daughter. Many blessings to her and your granddaughter and relax and enjoy your personal time off.
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3 hours ago, marshhawk said:
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3 hours ago, kazu said:
Wow, you poor thing - you have really had your hands full (and I’m sure you’re heart as well). I’m so happy to hear that your daughter is improving.
And more glad that you have pulled the plug for a few days. If it isn’t enough, take a few more days off - it sounds like you will need it.
Most stuff can wait for 2 or 3 days and there are other people. (Another pot calling the kettle black) but seriously, your health has to come first, please take care and take all the time you need when and if you need it. Please?
Oops @aliaschief my sincere apologies Bruce, I thought I had chosen a happy anniversary meme - I guess my fat finger missed and I was not focused enough to notice. Please accept my apologies and happy anniversary
3 hours ago, kazu said:Wow, you poor thing - you have really had your hands full (and I’m sure you’re heart as well). I’m so happy to hear that your daughter is improving.
And more glad that you have pulled the plug for a few days. If it isn’t enough, take a few more days off - it sounds like you will need it.
Most stuff can wait for 2 or 3 days and there are other people. (Another pot calling the kettle black) but seriously, your health has to come first, please take care and take all the time you need when and if you need it. Please?
Oops @aliaschief my sincere apologies Bruce, I thought I had chosen a happy anniversary meme - I guess my fat finger missed and I was not focused enough to notice. Please accept my apologies and happy anniversary
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1 hour ago, Mr. Boston said:
Was able to make it to the Black Falcon Pier and see the Zandaam docked. Slowly things are getting back to normal.
So glad things are getting back normal.
Jim.
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1 hour ago, grapau27 said:
Happy 30th anniversary tomorrow.
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1 hour ago, WFBgal said:
Please fill me in….what’s going on the Zaandam? We’re on the Z for 35 days July-August.
Please read posting No 34k.
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13 hours ago, CruiserBruce said:
Why are you posting in all caps, which is considered yelling, and against Cruise Critic rules?
Oh I did not meant do that I am so sorry.
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I HOPE IT DOES AND YOU ENJOY YOUR CRUISE.
Jim.
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15 hours ago, kazu said:
A cruise to the Great Land is always breathtaking - especially when it includes the Inside Passage! We hope ScoutDiver enjoys their time on board their BHB and all that Alaska has to offer.
Bon Voyage to Koningsdam - 7 day Alaskan Inside Passage:
ScoutDiver
Bon Voyage ScoutDiver !!!!!
Have a great cruise and a WONDERFUL time !!!!!!
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Has anyone read the reports from this 1st sailing. If
everything is like they say it is.
I am so glad I am not on this 9day cruise.
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3 hours ago, grapau27 said:
Happy 56th wedding anniversary today.
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4 hours ago, rafinmd said:
One year ago today was a good but not pleasant day. I was up very early and picked up before dawn to University of Maryland Hospital to go under the catheter (plus a couple of tubes down my throat). Just out of curiosity I went back to my return to cruise critic late in the day. I had just my IPAD mini so I didn't do a lot of typing.
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The Daily for Sunday 05/22/2022
in Holland America Line
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