The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday July 18th, 2022

[richwmn]

 

Today is Global Hug Your Kids Day, National Sour Candy Day, and World Listening Day
 

Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent--Victor hugo

Meal Suggestion for today - Homemade Guacamole
Drink of the Day - Cruzan Peach Sangria
Wine of the Day - Bründlmayer 2019 Ried Heiligenstein Riesling (Kam
Destination of the Day - Kodiak, Alaska, US
 

Eurodam

Juneau, Alaska 13:00 - 22:00
 

Koningsdam

Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska - Juneau, Alaska 09:00 - 09:30
 

Nieuw Amsterdam

At Sea Destination Ketchikan, Revillagigedo Island, Alaska eta 07/19
 

Nieuw Statendam

Alesund, Norway 08:00 - 17:00
 

Noordam

Hubbard Glacier, Alaska 15:00 - 18:00
 

Oosterdam

Dubrovnik, Croatia, Port Cruz 08:00 - 17:00
 

Rotterdam

At Sea Destination Bergen, Norway eta 07/19
 

Westerdam

At Sea Destination Juneau, Alaska eta 07/19
 

Zaandam

Reykjavik, Iceland 08:00 -
 

Zuiderdam

Ketchikan, Revillagigedo Island, Alaska 10:00 - 18:00
 

Volendam

Rotterdam Waalhaven Ukraine Relief
 

 

[portofrome]

Thank you for the Fleet Report and Daily.

[seagarsmoker]

Thanks for the Daily Report and I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! 

[MISTER 67]

Good morning from beautiful Southwest Florida.

Interesting quote.

I don't care that much for glaucamole.

Congrats to Cameron Smith for winning the British Open.

Off to the golf course in a few minutes.

Thanks for The Daily, stay well and have a great day.

[4966and556]

Thank you for the Daily Fleet Report!  

 

The rain is coming down in buckets here!   I can't remember the last time it rained like this.  Thankfully we had nothing planned today.

[puppycanducruise]

Good morning.  Thanks for the Fleet and Daily Report.

Happy Monday!  Another hot day with a slight chance of rain, hope we get some.

 

Not really my days, I don't have any kids and I'm not a fan of sour candy.  But listening is important!  So, one out of three for me.

Interesting quote.

I'll pass on the guacamole but I'll try the Sangria.  Hope the wine is good.

We've been to Alaska, but not Kodiak.

 

Prayers for everyone.

Stay safe.

[rafinmd]

Thank you for the Monday report, Rich.  We need to do more listening.  I love the Victor Hugo quote.  Been to Kodiak several times on both Crystal and the ferry system.  Great to see Westie doing 20kt this morning after a brief azipod failure.  I'll pass on both the sour candy and the Guacamole.  My alternative is  Mixed Seasonal Greens, Turkey Scaloppini, and Triple Berry Alaskan Tart as served on MS Volendam July 18, 2018

Today’s care list:

RIP Buddy 7/13/22
RIP Nora Brown of Howick QC, 7/11/22
Camila and mom with covid
Mamaofami son with covid
Heartgrove brother discharged but rapidly declining
Marshhawk DH awaiting biopsy
From the rotation:
Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney
Amy adjusting to widowhood and children
Status of St. Louis Sal (7/1), msmayor (5/20) and JAM37 (7/7)
Bennybear DH with melanoma

 

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

Seasick Sailer in Hawaii
Great bitthday celebration for Cunnorl DS
Cruisin Single with sister to 7/28
National (US) 988 crisis hotline
Cruisin Terri arriving in Williamsburg
Volendam caring for refugees
0106 covering menu suggestions until 8/1
Welcome home dobiemom, RWSBADGER, and luvteaching
lindaler getting settled in and new home in shape
dfish (Rotterdam 7/17 to 7/31) and Gail&Marty (10/15), Vict0riann  (Nieuw Statendam (7/16 to 8/9) and Cat in My Lap (Zaandam to 8/13)  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

[grapau27]

Good afternoon from a sunny and hot 82°F here in our back garden in North East England.

Thank you for today's daily and fleet reports Rich and Roy for the various lists.

I have sold confectionery including sour candy for 35 years and I like all confectionery.

I have also sold records for 3 years in the 1980s and love most music.

I hope everyone is well and those on cruises are having an amazing time.

Take care and stay safe friends.

Graham.

[kazu]

Thanks for our Monday Daily, Rich.

 

I’ll have to send our kid a cyber hug since he’s 2 provinces away.  Listening is so important.  As my mother used to say “God gave you 2 ears and one mouth for a reason”.   😉 

 

 

Love the quote by Victor Hugo and guacamole.  The drink and wine of the day both sound intriguing.  

 

Have to head out to donate 5 more boxes and/or bags today.  I’ve lost count now on how many have been donated 😱 Hoping to get the upstairs done before Shadow gets here (assuming she can) so I can focus on her and some training as she gets better.

 

 

And the garden awaits - it’s going to be hot one again today so all the plants should be happy.

 

Prayers for everyone on the Care list & for those that need them and a 🥂 to those on the Celebratory / Shout Out list.

 

Have a good Monday everyone !!!!!!

 

 

Stay safe and please don’t forget your 😷 when / where needed.

[rafinmd]

4 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Good afternoon from a sunny and hot 82°F here in our back garden in North East England.

Thank you for today's daily and fleet reports Rich and Roy for the various lists.

I have sold confectionery including sour candy for 35 years and I like all confectionery.

I have also sold records for 3 years in the 1980s and love most music.

I hope everyone is well and those on cruises are having an amazing time.

Take care and stay safe friends.

Graham.

Talk about hot.  Sounds like a good thing you are not in London.

 

Roy

[grapau27]

1 minute ago, rafinmd said:

Talk about hot.  Sounds like a good thing you are not in London.

 

Roy

Thanks Roy.

London is usually the hottest area in the UK and the temperature is expected to hit then exceed 100°F for the first time ever.

 

[smitty34877]

20 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

Thank you for the Monday report, Rich.  We need to do more listening.  I love the Victor Hugo quote.  Been to Kodiak several times on both Crystal and the ferry system.  Great to see Westie doing 20kt this morning after a brief azipod failure.  I'll pass on both the sour candy and the Guacamole.  My alternative is  Mixed Seasonal Greens, Turkey Scaloppini, and Triple Berry Alaskan Tart as served on MS Volendam July 18, 2018

Today’s care list:

RIP Buddy 7/13/22
RIP Nora Brown of Howick QC, 7/11/22
Camila and mom with covidCT
Mamaofami son with covid
Heartgrove brother discharged but rapidly declining
Marshhawk DH awaiting biopsy
From the rotation:
Cruising-along niece awaiting a kidney
Amy adjusting to widowhood and children
Status of St. Louis Sal (7/1), msmayor (5/20) and JAM37 (7/7)
Bennybear DH with melanoma

 

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

Seasick Sailer in Hawaii
Great bitthday celebration for Cunnorl DS
Cruisin Single with sister to 7/28
National (US) 988 crisis hotline
Cruisin Terri arriving in Williamsburg
Volendam caring for refugees
0106 covering menu suggestions until 8/1
Welcome home dobiemom, RWSBADGER, and luvteaching
lindaler getting settled in and new home in shape
dfish (Rotterdam 7/17 to 7/31) and Gail&Marty (10/15), Vict0riann  (Nieuw Statendam (7/16 to 8/9) and Cat in My Lap (Zaandam to 8/13)  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

Thank you for including Camilla and her Mom but they are much improved  now.Camilla's Grandpa remains hospitalized  due to covid  but is starting to improve.We very much appreciate  the prayers  and good wishes as well as your work on the Daily lists.

[cat shepard]

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich!  Bindi and I encountered a group of at least 13 deer manicuring one of my neighbor’s lawns this morning. All ages. And a couple of teenage males with antler stubs!

 

Thank you for keeping our lists Roy! Morning Dailyites. Off to the gym.  Still putting stuff away from my recent house guests. Visiting a friend for happy hour later. Maybe we will go out for a bite afterwards. 
 

The girls thought Bindi would be as good as this pup…

 

 

Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone!

 

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Bründlmayer 2019 Ried Heiligenstein Riesling

A bit on the pricey side, but if it is as good as the critics say, it might just be worth it. I would like a taste first. Several online distributors with prices starting at $38.98.

97 Wine Enthusiast 

The vibes on the nose are faint but pervasive nonetheless in tones of citrus essence and crushed conifer needle. The palate then expands into ripe Mirabelle fruit which we get to see through that citric, conifer prism. This has wonderful depth which for now is dressed in fruit, but the essential stoniness will shine through with age. Drink 2030–2050.

 

[smitty34877]

Good morning. We are on the midst of a thunderstorm  and both dogs are hiding under the kitchen table as it is a ground shaker.I am trying to get some cooking done before it is too hot.The oven is working on two different  quiches now and the instapot is busy making vegetarian  chili.I love how the dried beans cook so beautifully  in the instapot.

I will hug everyone  here today and confess a love for sour candies.We have not been to the port.I also love Guacamole but tiny avocados are going for 2$  each these days.

DH and I are having our second booster shot today. We plan to come home and rest.

Last night  was a long one and naps are needed.

Terry

 

[0106]

Guacamole is basically mashed, raw avocados mixed with other ingredients to taste.  Two people have already posted that they don't like guacamole.  Maybe one of my alternatives will encourage you to try it again. 

 

It’s believed that guacamole dates all the way back to the 1500s when the Aztecs of Mexico created a popular saucy green spread using the same ingredients that we enjoy today. They called it ahuaca-mulli which means an avocado mixture or avocado sauce. The word guacamole that’s more commonly used today is likely derived from a language in Central Mexico called Nahuatl where it was pronounced waka’mole and huaka’mole. The Aztecs loved guacamole and believed it to be a natural aphrodisiac. Avocados contain more natural mono-saturated fat and protein than other fruits and have almost 20 vitamins and minerals. They can help manage heart problems and cholesterol for some people. So, besides tasting good, guacamole is also good for you.

 

It is important to choose an avocado that is not too firm, but also not too soft. Make sure you give it a gentle squeeze at the store before buying it. There should be a little bit of give to it, but it shouldn’t feel too soft. If it doesn’t have any give at all, then it is probably too firm. If you aren’t planning on making the guacamole for a day or two, then the firmer avocado will do, but just make sure that you plan ahead.

 

Make sure to keep your guacamole concealed in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Prolonged exposure to oxygen will give the guacamole a somewhat brown color. There are a couple of different ways that I have found that really seem to work. 

1.       Add the pit of the avocado to the guacamole dish. 

2.       Add an extra teaspoon of lime juice.

3.       Cover in plastic wrap.

 

You will want to use more avocados than other ingredients to make the base for the guacamole. The amount of other ingredients is based purely on your preference. If you like spicy, add extra jalapeños, and if not, don’t add any. Here’s a basic recipe.  https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/best-guacamole

 

I frequently make this one which adds black bean and corn. The beans add protein and fiber and the corn adds a touch of sweetness.  https://www.thegardengrazer.com/fiesta-guacamole/

 

Fruit is also a nice addition.  https://www.theroguebrusselsprout.com/recipes/tropical-guacamole

 

Finally, if you don’t like avocados, it looks like guacamole but is actually made with edamame beans.  Low calorie, low fat, high protein.  https://pickyeaterblog.com/the-secret-way-to-make-guacamole-without-avocado-edamame-guacamole/

[summer slope]

Cruzan Peach Sangria cocktail:

Ingredients
1 part Cruzan® Peach Rum
1/2 part Lemon Sour
3 parts Skinnygirl® Chardonnay
1 Lemon, Sliced
1 Lime, Sliced

Instructions
Build over ice in a tall glass.

 

[1ANGELCAT]

Good morning and thanks for the update. 
Well, when we went to the tow lot yesterday, it was closed for the weekend, so have to go back this morning. No word if the person was apprehended . 
I have a Dr appointment this morning with the hand specialist, 🤞I can get an answer. 
Blessings and prayers to all on our lists.🙏❤️

[kochleffel]

I'm in favor of hugging kids if they are yours, and of listening, less so about sour candy. All of the food and drink suggestions are OK with me.

 

We have rain! It had been more than a month without any. There is a chance of thunderstorms beginning in about an hour.

 

[Crazy For Cats]

Good Morning Everyone, thanks for the daily fleet report.  It’s a muggy day today with thunderstorms coming this afternoon.  The rest of the week looks hot hot hot.  I’m taking a half day of PTO this afternoon.  I’m taking Ashlee and Zander in for their annual check ups.  I’ll need to give them some treats after to make up for the trauma.😆.  We’ve been to today’s port of call on the Maasdam.  That 14 day cruise was our best Alaska cruise.  I’d do it again if it gets offered.  I hope everyone has a good Monday and stays cool and safe.

[aliaschief]

Good morning! Small pockets of rain around us but not so close I should be able to get a walk in after posting. Will be calling my physicians office as soon as their open for a appointment. They are pretty good about that. If not it will be Urgent Care. I do not want to risk going overseas for a month with my sinuses acting up. Speaking of health. DW by recommendation from our doctor has been taking turmeric for her arthritis with notable relief. I’ve have been having arthritic type pain in my thumbs so I decided to try turmeric. In just a few days I have experienced a significant lessening of pain. Of course you should discuss this with your health provider but it seems to be working for me.

Other then that we don’t have much on our agenda but keeping house clean, laundry and awaiting to start our adventure on Thursday.

it’s “is it time to go?” Time!

 

Prayer’s for all in need, wishes for a great week and a hearty thank you for the Daily and to all who subscribe. The price is right!

 

[Vict0riann]

On the subject of turmeric, a neighbour suggested I try it for my hip.  I took it for a few weeks, and started having difficulty swallowing, really weird. I discussed it all with my doctor, had a barium swallow, eventually was told turmeric can aggravate reflux, stop it!  I can now swallow smaller pills, I haven’t tried any “horse pills” , still a bit nervous about that!   Aren’t these interactions strange?

Edited July 18, 2022 by Vict0riann

[cunnorl]

Good Morning from a warm and sunny day at the beach

     Good selection of days. I will hug my kids and a few of the nieces and nephews that are still here. It is important to listen.  

     I was in Kodiak on the 14 day Amsterdam trip in 2014. 

     I am not a big fan of guacamole.

 Have an airport run  at noon and then everyone will be gone. We all had a really great and busy time.  My nephew was a little overwhelmed for the party. He deserved it, he is a great person. 

     

     Really hope everyone is doing OK. 

 Stay safe and enjoy today

[ottahand7]

Good Monday morning! We are going to get some more heat but nothing that others are suffering from. I am thinking of those in Great Britain as only a small percentage have AC. @grapau27I hope you do or have a shady corner in your beautiful garden to sit.  

 

We turned on the pump from the lake to run sprinklers for my garden as no rain was in the forecast. We pumped water for 2 hours while I worked a hose off the lake water pump giving water lovers an extra drink. As usual we had a pop up shower in the afternoon with about .1 of an inch.  Even the lawn gets a drink. A big thunderstorm predicted for tonight.  Fishing was ok yesterday many Bluegill from decent to tiny. At least they are beginning to bite.  

 

Prayers for all those on the care list and the people of Ukraine. Very little news from there because of all the carnage in our country.  I hope it doesn't turn into a quagmire.   Thank you for the Daily Reports!  John lives guac I don't.   I love a good Riesling on a hot summer day but today's looks pricey and probably hard to find.  

[grapau27]

46 minutes ago, 1ANGELCAT said:

Good morning and thanks for the update. 
Well, when we went to the tow lot yesterday, it was closed for the weekend, so have to go back this morning. No word if the person was apprehended . 
I have a Dr appointment this morning with the hand specialist, 🤞I can get an answer. 
Blessings and prayers to all on our lists.🙏❤️

Prayers 🙏 for a successful doctor's appointment today about your hand and that you get a favourable outcome.

Graham.

[Vict0riann]

Good morning, everyone!  It is mid afternoon here in Norway!  Pat has gone to the gym to try to work off the last two days’ meals, I should have gone, too, but perhaps next time…

 

I love guacamole, but like to make it myself, then it can be properly lumpy, only  avocado, with a little salt and fresh lime juice, and just before serving, some tomato, carefully cubed, for colour.  There’s never any left over for storing, but if I get a lot of avocados I can prepare it without the tomato, and it freezes beautifully in plastic bags.  Half an avocado is the equivalent of a whole banana for potassium, so good for leg cramps. 
 

We’ve been to kodiak, but I’m having a hard time getting my photos from the cloud.

 

At lunch time, we were walking through the Lido, and someone said ”Madame Ann”?  I couldn’t remember her, but she said she remembered us from the Zaandam in South America in 2017.  Tony, @sailingdutchy, do you remember Dian?  My heavens, what great memories they have.  We got hugs today from our old friend Apinya too.  They both work in Tamarind.  

 

From “dressy” night, last night.