Crazy For Cats

Good Morning from Portland, thanks for today's report. When I woke up at 5 it looked nasty outside. Now that we are docked it's nice and sunny, although too cool for DH. We dont have anything planned so will walk around after 10 when the stores will open. I like today's meal suggestion. I finally remembered to book Pinnacle Grill for lunch. I hope everyone has a good day today.

Bon Voyage!

Good Evening, we had dinner in Canaletto tonight. Service and food were both good.

Three, Four and Five star reception. Round 1. :-)😀

I'll be willing to share after the cruise is over.

Today's daily program.

Good Afternoon, the Coast Guard didn't show for the inspection this morning. We were through security rather quickly and in our rooms by 11:40. We had lunch in the lido since the dining room was opening at 1. The cows are getting wet this afternoon The OV cabin on deck 3.

We are onboard. The Coast Guard didn't show this morning.

Our check in time is 12:40. We are already through security and waiting to board I have no idea on how to check internet speed.

The kids made sure my clothes had fur on them. So I guess that's helping? 😀

Good Morning Everyone, thanks for today’s daily fleet report. Today’s the day! Looking forward to boarding the Zaandam today. Overnight I received an email from HAL that the Zaandam has a mandatory US Coast Guard inspection and that boarding times are delayed an hour, unfortunately we can’t change our arrival time this late. It probably means that the MDR will not be open for lunch today. DH received an email from HAL telling him to use Verifly, that’s not happening. We will just go with the flow once we get there. I hope everyone has a nice day today.

It really has been a quiet work day. I found some new flowers. Tucker has been very clingy today.

I can let you know after next week. I started a live thread for tomorrow's itinerary.

Good Morning Everyone, thanks for the daily fleet report. It’s another beautiful day in New England. There are two concerts tonight, Taylor Swift and Janet Jackson, it’s a good day to stay home. The bags are packed and we are ready to board the Zaandam tomorrow. Today’s work schedule is light, no meetings on the calendar. Hopefully that means I can get a load of laundry done and a quick pass through the house to make sure everything is good for the pet sitter. I hope everyone has a good day today.

We booked this cruise while on the NA last November during the Black Friday sale and got a great deal on an Ocean View cabin. It helps that we live close to Boston and don't need air or hotels. We were on board the Zaandam last summer for two weeks and look forward to returning for a week this month. We are trying an OV to see how it works out for retirement cruises. I also listened to another CC member and bought a device that will turn the one outlet into two outlets with a few USB ports. My only disappointment at this point was that Saint John was replaced with Eastport, Maine. We haven't been to Eastport so will make the best of our time while we are there. Our bags are packed, pet sitter and ride service reconfirmed so we are all set to board tomorrow. Our check in time is 12:40 but will be getting there closer to 11 since the travel plans were scheduled a few months ago. If anyone else on board this cruise wants to share their experiences please feel free to join the discussion.

Good Morning Everyone, thanks for today’s daily fleet report. It’s another nice day here although rather chilly, the downstairs heat kicked in, on the plus side it looks like the frost missed us. @dfish thanks for pictures and recipes, they look tempting. This morning I paid the bills that will be coming due during our trip. Yesterday the pet sitter and ride service both confirmed. Now to add an umbrella and light coat to my suitcase. I hope everyone has a good day today.

Good Afternoon, thanks for today’s daily fleet report. I tried posting earlier but kept getting an error. I had a morning full of meetings that lasted until 1:30. Now it’s quiet for the moment. It’s a beautiful day here, although a bit cooler and possible frost overnight. DH is the pack rat in the family. I’ve been trying to clean out things that are no longer needed. He tries to fill those spots with Lego. Haven't decided what’s for dinner yet. I better figure it out soon. @1ANGELCAT I’m glad to hear that Fluff is comfortable today. I hope everyone has a good day today.

Good Evening Everyone, @richwmn welcome back and thank you for today's daily report. @StLouisCruisers thank you for starting this thread all these weeks. It was another busy work day in the office. I wore purple to work today, it's my favorite color to wear. @1ANGELCAT I'm sorry to hear about Fluffs diagnosis but I know you'll take good care of her. Its not easy when one of the kids are sick. I hope everyone has a nice evening.

I’m so sorry to hear this news. Let’s hope the treatment plan works. We are never ready to say goodbye.

Good Afternoon Everyone, thanks for the daily fleet report. Where did the morning go? I’ve been catching up on work all morning and there is more to do this afternoon. Yesterday we did finish prepping the house for the pet sitter and I’m all packed for the Zaandam. We have a potential for frost on Thursday, I hope that they are wrong. Tonight’s dinner is some leftovers as I’m trying to clean out the freezer. I hope everyone has a good day today.

Thank you!

Good Morning Everyone, @StLouisCruisers thank you for today’s daily fleet report. Today’s meal suggestion sounds good to me and I look forward to recipes from @dfish. I think will have chicken with rice and beans. Today’s plans include finishing the house cleaning, just the dining room and kitchen remain. It’s loud in the back yard as the mom and dad birds are feeding their babies, if you remain still you can watch the young ones stick their heads out of the gourds looking for food. It’s really nice to watch. Wishing all the moms a happy Mother’s Day.

Good Morning Everyone, thanks for the daily fleet report. I made it home last night and traffic was good until I got to the Mass Pike, lots of backups. The kids were happy to see me and immediately demanded to be fed.😆 This weekend is all about prepping for Saturdays Zaandam cruise. Laundry is already started. I hope everyone has a good day today.

Good Morning, thanks for today’s daily fleet report. It’s a beautiful sunny day here in Oswego and I hope that holds when I head home after this morning’s meeting. I’m not liking today’s quote, I think we need to pay attention to what is important, your family. Your job will replace you in a heartbeat. I hope everyone has a good day today.

Good Evening, the afternoon meeting went well. I had to lay out how far behind they are in meeting regulatory requirements. He seemed to get it and I'll have a follow up meeting with their regulatory team. I didn't get a chance to have lunch so I ate dinner a bit early. Chorizo, chicken and steak fajitas was what I was looking forward to having here. It was very good.