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Today's sunrise is from my 20111 combination of Blount Small ship Adventures voyage through the Erie Canal New York to Montreal and returning to New York on the Crystal Symphony. On October 11 the Grande Mariner was in Quebec: Roy

Today's sunrise is from my 20111 combination of Blount Small ship Adventures voyage through the Erie Canal New York to Montreal and returning to New York on the Crystal Symphony. On October 11 the Grande Mariner was in Quebec: Roy

Prayers also for the Zaandam passenger medically disembarked in Fort Lauderdale only 1 hour into her Grand Voyage. Roy

Thank you for the Tuesday report, Rich. It's probably also Leftover Day (unofficially) in Canada. No idea what Ada Lovelace Day is. I think today will be a Party day for many on the Nieuw Statendam. A special cheer to Camila and Elliott Rose on the Day of the Girl Child. Very good advice from Dressen. Been to Half Moon Cay just once, my first port of Call on the Koningsdam. Not sure about the meal. My alternative is Chilled Mango Gazpacho, Chateaubriand, and Carrot Cake A la Mode as served on MS Amsterdam October 11, 2017: Today’s care list: Vict0rian’s cousin in final stages of ALS Quartzite Cruiser DH surgery Rough night for Tana Horrific damage from Ian Western wildfires Tthose in Fiona’s wake Long term power outage for jimgev From the rotation: HAL Sailer Sister in Law with aggressive cancer therapy Marshhawk’s friend Jesse with throat cancer Status of St. Louis Sal (7/1), msmayor (5/20) and JAM37 (7/7) Heartgrove brother in hospice and appearing to be nearing final days Celebrations and Shoutouts: Zaandam on Grand Voyage Cruzin Terri in Barbados to 10/17 Rowsby in Hawaii until 10/28 4 Days for Av8rix (Rotterdam 10/15 to 10/30) Gail&Marty (Rotterdam to 10/15), Oceansaway17 (Oasis OTS to 10/16) Cruising-Along(11/5), dfish, NextOne, Richwmn, Live4cruises, SharoninAz (Nieuw Statendam to 10/22), MissG (Oosterdam to 10/22), HAL4NOW (Koningsdam to 10/24), and AncientWanderer (Nieuw Amsterdam to 10/25) Cunnorl (Noordam 10/8 to 1/2/23), Dismomx5 (Rotterdam to 10/27) , and Horizon Chaser1957 (Zaandam 10/1 to 12/20; Zuiderdam 12/22 to 5/12) at sea Staff Captain Sabine - Our first female Staff Captain and HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy

Just barely in time. I have a 7:30 meeting. Roy

That game was too late for me (didn't even know the outcome until this morning) but is certainly a welcome change from the 2 last quarter collapses. I hope this becomes the new normal. Roy

That Traditional Thanksgiving Turkey sounds like a winner. Roy

@kazu is your auto shop open today? Roy

My October 10 sunrise is another from one year ago on Crystal Serenity's Panoflex webcam. On October 10 Serenity was preparing to back into the dock in Bimini: Roy

My October 10 sunrise is another from one year ago on Crystal Serenity's Panoflex webcam. On October 10 Serenity was preparing to back into the dock in Bimini: Roy

Thank you Rich for the Thanksgiving/Columbus/Indigenous People's Day report. I wish we did a little more here to encourage metrics; it's presently a very chilly 4C here today but going up to 20. I got a bit of a chuckle out of the Rowling quote. Been to Hilo once on Crystal Symphony, way back in 2010. No idea what the meal is. My alternative is Chilled Mango Gazpacho, Rustic Home Made Lasagna, and Cherry Crisp as served on MS Amsterdam October 10, 2017. Today’s care list: RIP Loretta Lynn 10/4/22 Vict0rian’s cousin in final stages of ALS Grapau27 joint Doctor visit Quartzite Cruiser DH surgery on Tuesday Horrific damage from Ian Western wildfires Tthose in Fiona’s wake Long term power outage for jimgev From the rotation: HAL Sailer Sister in Law with aggressive cancer therapy Marshhawk’s friend Jesse with throat cancer Status of St. Louis Sal (7/1), msmayor (5/20) and JAM37 (7/7) Heartgrove brother in hospice and appearing to be nearing final days Celebrations and Shoutouts: Thanksgiving in Canada Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day in US Zaandam in Everglades Welcome Elliott Rose Cruzin Terri in Barbados to 10/17 Bon Voyage MissG (Oosterdam to 10/22) lazey1 starting to feel better with collagenous colitis treatment Rowsby in Hawaii until 10/28 Welcome home Love The Beach, sailingdutchy, and Mister67 Gail&Marty (Rotterdam to 10/15), Oceansaway17 (Oasis OTS to 10/16) Cruising-Along(11/5), dfish, NextOne, Richwmn, Live4cruises, SharoninAz (Nieuw Statendam to 10/22), HAL4NOW (Koningsdam to 10/24), and AncientWanderer (Nieuw Amsterdam to 10/25) Cunnorl (Noordam 10/8 to 1/2/23), Dismomx5 (Rotterdam to 10/27) , and Horizon Chaser1957 (Zaandam 10/1 to 12/20; Zuiderdam 12/22 to 5/12) at sea Staff Captain Sabine - Our first female Staff Captain and HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy

Today's sunrise is from Crystal Serenity's panoflex camera one year ago today. Serenity was approaching the dock in Nassau: Roy

Today's sunrise is from Crystal Serenity's panoflex camera one year ago today. Serenity was approaching the dock in Nassau: Roy

Thank you for the Sunday report, Rich. My favorite of today's days of course is National Fire Prevention Day. I celebrated Leif Erickson in 2000 on a land tour to Newfoundland celebrating his arrival 1000 years earlier. I can't think of any curious events right now but certainly I've had some. Not sure what to make of the quote. I visited Bassetere once, in 2018, on the Grandeur of the Seas. The meal sounds a bit too spicy for my taste. My alternative is Chilled Peach Soup, Traditional Thanksgiving Turkey, and Apple Tart (I assume Canadian Thanksgiving was likely that day), as served on MS Amsterdam October 9, 2017: Today’s care list: RIP Loretta Lynn 10/4/22 Vict0rian’s cousin in final stages of ALS Grapau27 awaiting joint Doctor visit Monday and Quartzite Cruiser DH surgery on Tuesday Horrific damage from Ian Western wildfires Tthose in Fiona’s wake Long term power outage for jimgev From the rotation: Cruisin Terri leak damage Strength for luvteaching’s friend Karen after Wayne’s 9/3 death Sandi’s neighbor Linda Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney Celebrations and Shoutouts: 1 day to first BHB in Everglades Cruzin Terri in Barbados to 10/1 and enjoying the beach finally 1 day for MissG Oosterdam 10/10 to 10/22) Bon Voyage Oceansaway17 (Oasis OTS 10/9 to 10/16) lazey1 starting to feel better with collagenous colitis treatment Rowsby in Hawaii until 10/28 LoveTheBeach (Adventure OTS to 10/8), sailingdutchy (Oosterdam to 10/10), Gail&Marty (Rotterdam to 10/15), Cruising-Along(10/29), dfish, NextOne, Richwmn, Live4cruises, SharoninAz (Nieuw Statendam to 10/22), HAL4NOW (Koningsdam to 10/24), and AncientWanderer (Nieuw Amsterdam to 10/25) Cunnorl (Noordam 10/8 to 1/2/23), Dismomx5 (Rotterdam to 10/27) , and Horizon Chaser1957 (Zaandam 10/1 to 12/20; Zuiderdam 12/22 to 5/12) at sea Staff Captain Sabine - Our first female Staff Captain and HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy

Naked fries are just as they come from the fryer. As opposed to a special Dive-In sauce or "Smothered in Melty Cheese Sauce". Roy

Bon Voyage Roy

Have a wonderful voyage. Roy

Bon Voyage! Roy

Bon Voyage Roy

Just a thought for those with trouble with many emails. I do do an occasional email listing of certain threads or forums (update once a day or once a week) but never do notifications. Instead, I have a link that gets me a listing of my current subscribed threads that I check periodically: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/discover/623 Roy

Today's sunrise is from one of my more unusual combinations. It started with a voyage on New York's Erie Canal System and the St. Lawrence Seaway from New York to Montreal and a return to New York on the Crystal Symphony. On October 8, 2011 Blount's Grande Mariner had reached the end of the Erie Canal system at Oswego, New York. Roy

Today's sunrise is from one of my more unusual combinations. It started with a voyage on New York's Erie Canal System and the St. Lawrence Seaway from New York to Montreal and a return to New York on the Crystal Symphony. On October 8, 2011 Blount's Grande Mariner had reached the end of the Erie Canal system at Oswego, New York. Roy

Wishing you pleasant and on time trains. I do wish VIA ran direct trains Toronto and Ottawa to Quebec instead of segmenting everything in Montreal. Roy

Thank you for the Saturday report Rich. I'll pass on the motorcycle, salute Universal Music and played touch tag about 70 years ago.. I love the Emerson quote but have not been to Vladivostok. The meal sounds nice although I'll wait a bit for @0106 to weigh in. My alternative/complement is Naked Fries from Dive-In as served on MS Amsterdam October 8-9, 2017 (we crossed the International Dateline that day). Not particularly proud of the lists today. It was a late night last night (Baltimore Symphony) and I overslept today. I would normally say Welcome Home @MISTER 67 but I'm not sure if he extended or has any power or water if he does head back home. Today’s care list: RIP Loretta Lynn 10/4/22 Horrific damage from Ian Western wildfires Tthose in Fiona’s wake JazzyV car issues Long term power outage for jimgev From the rotation: Cruisin Terri leak damage Strength for luvteaching’s friend Karen after Wayne’s 9/3 death Sandi’s neighbor Linda Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney Celebrations and Shoutouts: 2 days to first BHB in Everglades Nice Dailyite gathering in Quebec Cruzin Terri in Barbados to 10/17 2 Days fro MissG Oosterdam 10/10 to 10/22) 1 day for Oceansaway17 (Oasis OTS 10/9 to 10/16) Bon Voyage Cunnorl (Noordam 10/8 to 1/2/23) Bon Voyage Cruising-Along(10/29), dfish, NextOne, Richwmn, Live4cruises, SharoninAz (Nieuw Statendam 10/8 to 10/22) 1 days for HAL4NOW (Koningsdam 10/8 to 10/24) Rowsby in Hawaii until 10/28 LoveTheBeach (Adventure OTS to 10/8), sailingdutchy (Oosterdam to 10/10), Gail&Marty (Rotterdam to 10/15),, Dismomx5 (Rotterdam to 10/27) and Horizon Chaser1957 (Zaandam 10/1 to 12/20; Zuiderdam 12/22 to 5/12) at sea Staff Captain Sabine - Our first female Staff Captain and HAL’s likely first female Captain(I know this is a repeat but she’s worth it) Roy

MS Renaissance (nee Maasdam) has arrived at what appears to be a shipyard in Brest. Still no real information on the company but I've heard they hope to start cruises in February. Roy