irishjim

7 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

These hydrangeas came from my late parents garden after they died 11 years ago and we planted them at our home and created a memory garden for my late mam and dad.

Graham.

A very  nice way  to remember  them.

                                                                    Jim.

51 minutes ago, lazey1 said:

I had the extreme misfortune of being an only child. I had 1 grandma and 1 uncle in the town where I grew up, all 6 of my cousins and their families  lived at least 100 miles away. Life was very lonesome but I loved the library. It would have been nice to be able to have a wild side.

 

The meal of the day looked wonderful until I read the recipies and found that all 3 include anchovies so thanks but no thanks. The white wine is something I would very much enjoy.

 

I have been to Fanning Island, 11 years ago cruising aboard the Rotterdam. While there I watched a lady make a beautiful shell basket which I purchased for $10.00. Still have the basket displayed on an open shelf in my kitchen.

 

I am praying for all on our prayer list and request that you pray for my only brother-in-law who is having surgery for lung cancer tomorrow.  Roy, I am not requesting that he be put on the list as the tunor is small and hopefully this will be a once and done procedure.

 

Jane

Sending  prayers  for  your BIL.

                                                       Jim.

2 hours ago, puppycanducruise said:

@smitty34877Hope the nurse can help.  Prayers on their way.

+1

5 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Happy birthday wishes to your daughter next week Ray 

Happy 60th wedding anniversary,that is amazing.

Graham.

+1

32 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Thank you for your kind concern.

I will update on any progress with my knees.

All the symptoms point to arthritis unfortunately.

Happy 37th birthday to your very special granddaughter.

Graham.

 

+1

37 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

I hope you have the most amazing cruise Terri.

Happy birthday on Monday for Jim.

+1

37 minutes ago, Cruising-along said:

Sandi it's just impossible!  We definitely aren't old enough!  

Very cute story about Gracie and yes, she won't forget that!

Thank you Graham!

Thank you Julia!

+1

57 minutes ago, kb4683 said:

@ger_77,Gerry, a very Happy 7th Birthday  to your DGS!

+1

1 hour ago, StLouisCruisers said:

As I mentioned before, we stopped at Portland, England on the Prinsendam's "Irish, Scottish and European River Cruise" on Sept. 13, 2018.  What a lovely cruise that was!  The skies were clear as we headed off the ship and boarded a bus provided for us to get over to Weymouth.  We were dropped off a couple blocks from the small harbor.  We passed this nice little restaurant/bar while we walked.

 

First sight of the harbor which was very scenic.  We were told this harbor was used in filming the movie "Dunkirk" which I've never seen. 

 

 

 

 

Behind you when looking at the harbor is this lovely downtown area.  Ah, I see a fish and chips restaurant right there.

 

We noticed a bridge to walk (or drive) across to get to the opposite shore so headed there.  Here's a photo I took of a sign showing it raising, not knowing I'd see it raising later as we left.

 

While standing on the bridge

 

We headed down this main street, and went in a grocery store to pick up something.  Toothpaste?  We had been cruising a month and a half already on two cruise lines so I was getting low.

 

 

 

At the end of the main street was the beach!

 

 

 

Looks like saddles on these donkeys.  People ride them?  Perhaps only children.  Good to see the man taking care of their hooves.

 

A view as we returned back to the bridge.

 

This area at the harbor was my favorite part of town.  You can see the clouds were rolling in.

 

 

All of a sudden I could see the drawbridge raising back where we had recently crossed.

 

Zooming in

 

We walked back to the bus pick up point for our ride back to Portland and the Prinsendam.  Scenery as we neared the ship, photos taken through the bus windows of course so not the best.

 

And a blurry photo showing the Prinsendam

 

We drove right by Portland Castle.

 

When time to leave we were treated to a band and some cannon fire.

 

 

 

 

 

The view out my window as we sailed away.

 

Shortly thereafter these shores with the sun's rays shining on them.

 

An enjoyable stop on our Prinsendam cruise.

 

Awsome  photos I  dont  know why I  never got  to  any of these ports when I  lived

in  England for over  20yrs.

                                                        Thank  you  so  much.

                                                                                               Jim.

4 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Good afternoon.

It is currently 50°F and sunny 

I had a doctor's appointment this morning and he recommended  x-rays of both my painful knees.

Thank you for today's daily and fleet reports Rich.

Interesting days.

Pets should be appreciated every day.

Excellent quote.

Salmon sounds delicious.

I will give the drink and wine a miss.

Portland is not a well known or used port in England.

Prayers 🙏 for everyone who they will help.

I hope everyone has a nice day.

Graham.

 

 

 

Graham  hope  your  xrays turn  out  good and  sending  you  my  prayers.

                                                                                                                                Jim.

1 hour ago, highscar said:

Thank you.  Happy b day in advance. 

+1

2 hours ago, Lady Hudson said:

Good morning all.  Prayers for all in need.

 

I rarely follow the meal suggestions.  DH very picky and is not a food adventurer!  Twin sister and BIL live across the street and, since the beginning of Covid, we have eaten meals together 3 or 4 times a week.  Take out some times, meals from freezer or grilling usually.  
 

We’ll see what Easter brings next weekend.  DSIL back in hospital with another stroke.  Have not heard latest update.  We would like to go visit (about 2 hour trip each way) if possible.

 

Off to a chilly Palm Sunday service at church.  Katherine 

Sending  prayers for  your DISL on this  Palm  Sunday.

                                                                                              Jim.

3 hours ago, kb4683 said:

+1

Both DH and I are only children and each of us only had one child (by previous marriages of course).

 

Hope your weather improves and you have a wonderful cruise beginning tomorrow.

 

Kay

+2

4 hours ago, garlictown said:

👍Thank you for The Daily, Rich @richwmnand to Roy @rafinmdfor sharing the Care and Celebration Lists. Yes, we've been to the Falklands ~~🚢Crown Princess March 2011.😊

❤️Happy Anniversary wishes to both @ger_77and @erewhon.🥂

🎂Additionally, best wishes on your birthday to @luvteaching.🎂

🙏Prayers for all in need and to the people of Ukraine.

Katie

+1

5 hours ago, grapau27 said:

@luvteaching

Happy birthday.

Best wishes also for your 45th wedding anniversary and good health for your DH 

+1

55 minutes ago, JAM37 said:

Happy Anniversary!

+1

55 minutes ago, Overhead Fred said:

Today is our 34th Anniversary!

 

I think Mitzi and I would have both forgotten it except for a celebratory text from our son😬. We are still "recovering" (unpacking, doing laundry, scrounging food, going through 3 weeks of mail...) from our NS cruise, so we may delay celebrating for a day or two. 

 

Here are a couple of pictures from the cruise. I will try to post more details later -

 

Marigot Bay

 

Soufriere rainbow

 

Aperol Spritzes

You  both look  wonderful, enjoy  your  cruise  and  stay  safe.

                                                                                                               Jim.

3 hours ago, kb4683 said:

@StLouisCruisers Sandi --

 

+1

44 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:

 

Thank you Graham and Pauline.  I love my flowers, so thoughtful of you!🥰

+1

1 hour ago, Norseh2o said:

Traveling to Arizona for a long weekend of celebrating my Mother’s 102 birthday! Looking forward to ‘less social distancing’, fewer masks, and singing Happy Birthday. So blessed!

Wishing  your  mother  a  wonderful   birthday

          and  many more. God  bless  her.

                                                                                Jim.

3 hours ago, grapau27 said:

This was from our recent cruise stop in Cadiz.

The centre was a short walk from the ship and was a maze of narrow streets with shops and a few bars.

Graham.

Thank  you  for  the photos.

                                                Jim.

35 minutes ago, Sharon in AZ said:

 

I've been thinking of you all morning Terri!  Safe travels and prayers coming your way.  Can't wait to see your pictures!

+1

2 hours ago, StLouisCruisers said:

It was a beautiful day on Oct. 28, 2014 when the Prinsendam arrived in Marmaris, Turkey.  We had just been to Ashdod, Israel two days earlier and spent a long day touring Jerusalem so a nice day spent strolling through this port was just what we needed. Besides, we all wanted Wi-Fi!!   Here we are approaching the dock at a marina filled with sailboats.

 

 

 

The town was very clean and we noticed in addition to sailboats there were lots of yachts to admire.  

 

Along the waterfront were a lot of statues, too.

 

 

 

 

 

There was a small castle on a hill which we walked up to but no one wanted to pay an admission fee to go inside so we just took a quick glance in the doorway and left.

 

 

I have no idea why I am sitting here unless it was just a short rest.  And I can't read Turkish!

 

This looks like a nice place to spend some time shopping.

 

 

Along the waterfront were many cafes to stop and have a refreshment.

 

So on our walk back we stopped at one and sat on a cozy seating area to have a cold drink.  I had to crop of photo of us sitting with our travel friends because I don't think they'd want their identity exposed after I just told you that story about them.  Lol!

 

I don't drink beer so I'm not sure what I had to drink that day.  

 

Right across from our table and sofa was this yacht with a place to hide the "toys" inside.

 

 

As the Prinsendam left that afternoon, you can see from this photo the top of the castle we walked over to earlier.  

 

It was a nice day in Marmaris.  Hope you get to enjoy it someday, too.

Really  love  your  photos.

                                          Jim.

4 hours ago, Mr. Boston said:

Good morning everyone.  Thanks for the daily report and lists.  Nice collection of days although I’m reminded of the saying that no good deed goes unpunished.  They’re still important though.  I like the quote but sometimes a piece can trigger a painful memory.  The meal suggestion sounds delicious but for dessert.  The drink sounds interesting.  Haven’t been to today’s port.  Prayers for everyone on our list today.  Cheers to everyone celebrating happy events today including my BIL Jude who is celebrating his birthday.

Happy  birthday  to  Jude.

1 hour ago, Crazy For Cats said:

Eurodam has arrived in Aruba.

This  is  not Eurodam