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My sunrise today is one I captured one year ago today but didn't use. It is from Crystal Serenity's rotating Panomax camera. Roy

I think a nap would be appropriate as well. Roy

@kazu's flight is at the gate. Roy

Partial Panama Canal, Eurodam, November 9-20, Roy

Thank you for the Hump Day report, Rich. Not sure about the mud but I like the other days. Interesting quote but not quite sure what to make of it. Loved Norway but never been to Andalsnes. Not sure about the meal. My alternative is Iced Melon Bisque, Mixed Gourmet Greens, Chicken and Corn Soup, and Fruit Cup au Natural as served on MS Prinsendam May 30, 2015. Today’s care list: Melinda with stage 4 cancer Sam recovering at home from Covid complications StPeteCruiser recovering from Appendicitis Covid in Durango shelter staff Hopes for successful return home and rest for Kazu Joy’s friend Ron facing Gall Bladder surgery From the rotation: StLouisSal with weakening legs and covid Cruzin Terri with continuing health problems Heartgrove brother recovering from feeding tube insertion HAL Sailer DH Nephew Curt with serious mowing accident and new dimentia Celebrations and Shoutouts: Volendam caring for refugees Heartgrove brother successful feeding tube placement Sharon caring for her mother Eagle for Mister67 3 days for ski ww (Oosterdam July 2 to 16) 2 days for me (QM2 July 1 to 😎 StLouisCruisers, Red Haired Lady and kb4683(Island Princess to 6/29) , Nickelpenny (Westerdam to 7/3) , jimgev (Noordam to 7/3 plus land trip), Norseh2o (Insignia to 7/4) and Crazy for Cats (Zaandam to 7/9) at sea Vacationing 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

I think @kazu's inbound flight is on the way. I THINK this is her plane's schedule: Syndney, NS 6:05 ADT Arr Toronto 7:45 EDT Lv Toronto 8:30 EDT Arrive Saint John 11:20 ADT The flight is in the air running about 20 minutes late. Roy

I definitely don't like the sound of these delays as July 1 and 4 get closer. Between stranded in Pearson or stranded in Saint John I'm hoping for the latter. Roy

My guess is the keys will appear as soon as they are no longer relevant. Roy

Will be a quick view today. Roy

Today's photo was taken early this morning at the parking lot of the building where I worship: Roy

Today's photo was taken early this morning at the parking lot of the building where I worship: Roy

Today's photo was taken early this morning at the parking lot of the building where I worship: Roy

Great news that he's home but still need more recovery. What's the status of his aide? Roy

Thank you for the Tuesday report, Rich. Love all 3 days. I was booked for Akureyri once on the Crystal Symphony but cancelled for 70MPH winds. I'm pretty much the opposite of a dreamer, loving the dawn. The meal sounds good. My alternative is Papaya with Rainbow of Fruit, and Tournedos Rossini as served on MS Prinsendam May 29, 2015. Today’s care list: Melinda with stage 4 cancer Tana with persistant cough Sam in hospital Covid complications JazzyV leg infection but improving Covid in Durango shelter staff Pat with leg issues From the rotation: Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney Bennybear DH with melanoma Strength and healing for Kazu 1Angelcat’s Jaguar with untreatable cancer Celebrations and Shoutouts: Volendam caring for refugees Heartgrove brother successful feeding tube placement Sharon caring for her mother Eagle for Mister67 4 days for ski ww (Oosterdam July 2 to 16) 3 days for me (QM2 July 1 to 8 ) StLouisCruisers, Red Haired Lady and kb4683(Island Princess to 6/29) , Nickelpenny (Westerdam to 7/3) , jimgev (Noordam to 7/3 plus land trip), Norseh2o (Insignia to 7/4) and Crazy for Cats (Zaandam to 7/9) at sea Vacationing 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

Did you notice the PTZ tweet. Sun is where she is because she hit an iceberg and is docked there for diver inspections. Roy

Interesting that today the order is ideal with closeups first of Eurodam and then Koningsdam in the prime spot. Roy

Today's photo is a sunset from June 27, 2017. It's taken at a Scout Camp in Western Pennsylvania: Roy

Today's photo is a sunset from June 27, 2017. It's taken at a Scout Camp in Western Pennsylvania: Roy

Today's photo is a sunset from June 27, 2017. It's taken at a Scout Camp in Western Pennsylvania: Roy

@1ANGELCAT is it cancer stricken Panther that did so well with the mice yesterday? Roy

I think some mischievous passengers have figured out how to do that. Roy

Thank you for the Monday report, Rich. Not a fan of Bingo and I will definitely pass on the onions but Sun Glasses are Very important (mine are automatic now). Interesting statement from Orwell. I have never been to Croatia. I checked on the Zaandam itinerary and it will be several days behind me. The pasta sounds nice. My alternative is Chilled Indian Lassi Soup, Melange of Tropical Fruit, Oven Roasted Chicken with Rice, and Strawberry Ice Cream as served on MS Prinsendam May 28, 2015. Today’s care list: HAL Sailer DH Nephew Curt with serious mowing accident and new dimentia Melinda with stage 4 cancer Tana with persistant cough Sam in hospital Covid complications JazzyV leg infection but improving Covid in Durango shelter staff Pat with leg issues From the rotation: Strength and healing for Kazu 1Angelcat’s Jaguar with untreatable cancer StLouisSal with weakening legs and covid Cruzin Terri with continuing hand problems Heartgrove brother recovering from PEG insertion Celebrations and Shoutouts: 5 days for ski ww (Oosterdam July 2 to 16) 4 days for me (QM2 July 1 to 😎 Mamaofami birthday visit from grandson 1Angelcat’s cat on the job A home for Monty StLouisCruisers, Red Haired Lady and kb4683(Island Princess to 6/29) , Nickelpenny (Westerdam to 7/3) , jimgev (Noordam to 7/3 plus land trip), Norseh2o (Insignia to 7/4) and Crazy for Cats (Zaandam to 7/9) at sea Vacationing 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

I was on Adventure last month. I'm posting a screen shot from Marine Traffic where you can see 2 blue dots at the top which are the locations during operations of 2 of Zuiderdam's tenders and that squares with my recollection of the anchoring location. You can see the location of the old Bar Harbor ferry dock (to Canada) but you cannot see the town and you cannot see the ship from town. Roy

This will be a bit of a trial balloon, but I've been posting daily sunrise photos from my past travels on several other forums (HAL, Crystal, and Maryland cruisers) and wonder if that would be of interest here. Most will not be from Cunard ships, although it just happens that today's photo is. I sailed the Crystal Symphony to Antarctica in 2016, and rather than fly from Baltimore in winter, I chose to do a pair of Cunard transatlantics and fly from Miami instead (and do we really need an excuse for another transatlantic or two). It turned out to be a very wise decision as Baltimore was hit by 2 feet of snow July 15 on Queen Victoria was a sea day between Porto Delgada and Port Canaveral: Roy