The Fleet Report and Daily for Thursday April 27th, 2023

[grapau27]

Jerry Springer RIP.

Very sad news Jerry has died of cancer aged 79.

Condolences to his family and friends.

Graham.

[Cruzin Terri]

8 minutes ago, 57redbird said:

Does anyone here have one of those robot vacuums?  I purchased one online a week ago and had to return it.  I just wasn't happy with it; first of all, it wouldn't go from the hardwood to the area rug in the living room, and it seems we have way too many things on the floor (chair legs in the dining room, cat bed, plants) for it do actually do much cleaning.  Finally I found Steve (yes, I gave him a name) stuck in a corner trying desperately to fight his way out, to no avail.  I put Steve back in the box and returned him to the store where they said they weren't surprised, as others have returned theirs as well.  LOL

i have a Roomba and love it. i have named it Daisy.  She does a fantastic job.  I have only hardwood floors now with some area rugs.  I take the chairs out of the way in the room I have her clean.  I love Daisy.

Terri

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

We talked about getting a Roomba or a vacuum like it, but I think we have too much that would get in the way.

 

19 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Great photos Lenda.

Graham.

 

Thank you, Graham.  I noticed that the repost of some of my pictures had doubled posted in the same post.  I had about 1 to 2 minutes to correct it, but still didn't get them removed in time.

 

5 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Jerry Springer RIP.

Very sad news Jerry has died of cancer aged 79.

Condolences to his family and friends.

Graham.

 

Jerry Springer was always entertaining.  RIP

 

Lenda

 

[puppycanducruise]

13 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Jerry Springer RIP.

Very sad news Jerry has died of cancer aged 79.

Condolences to his family and friends.

Graham.

Sorry to hear this.  RIP

[Crazy For Cats]

Good Morning,  thanks for the daily fleet report.  It's a beautiful, yet cool, day.  The crew came back and finished sealing the house extension.  No new signs of unwanted critters.  Ashlee will be getting groomed this afternoon. 

Ashlee and Jasper taking in the morning sun.

[cruzn single]

Good morning!  Haven't read any posts - will do that later.  Just a quick update.  Off to see the PA at the Plastic Surgeons office.  Then after that off to the hearing aid place.  Wire came off the hearing aid.  Wish me luck with the PA.

[StLouisCruisers]

1 minute ago, cruzn single said:

Good morning!  Haven't read any posts - will do that later.  Just a quick update.  Off to see the PA at the Plastic Surgeons office.  Then after that off to the hearing aid place.  Wire came off the hearing aid.  Wish me luck with the PA.

 

Thoughts going your way as you get things started with the PA.  Hope the surgery you schedule goes perfectly, Mary Kay.

 

 

And very sorry to hear of Jerry Springer's passing.  Condolences to his family on their loss.

[aliaschief]

Last night’s oh so good David Burke’s Chefs Dinner.

 

[durangoscots]

Good morning. Chilly here but will warm up into the 50's. Our sprinkler system was turned on yesterday and I need to check the timer. We are still going below freezing at night and I don't want to ice the lawn. Will turn it on and off by hand the next few weeks as needed during the early evening.

 

Had that last BOD meeting last night and it set an all time record for being quick. I went over some things that are pending and the remaining members sort of had that deer in the headlights look. May 6 in the annual meeting which I will chair and then hopefully I will not be needed for anything. I will be going out of town for about week not long after that.

 

Otherwise not much on my agenda. I am waffling back on forth on the Grand Australia cruise and will have to make up my mind by the end of May. What I would really love to do is the pole to pole in 2025 which revisits many places I really like.... but it is just too long. I need that crystal ball!!!!!

 

Susan

 

 

 

 

[kochleffel]

1 hour ago, AncientWanderer said:

Does anyone here have one of those robot vacuums?  I purchased one online a week ago and had to return it. 

 

I was tempted, but I realized that Addison and Fergus, who were both alive then, would probably kill it and eat it.

[durangoscots]

24 minutes ago, kochleffel said:

 

I was tempted, but I realized that Addison and Fergus, who were both alive then, would probably kill it and eat it.

My terriers also..... to them it would be hairless mouse. I think it would terrorize my little chihuahua.

 

Susan

[smitty34877]

We have returned  from the City and surgery  will be on May 31.I found the cheaper parking lot which was only 2 blocks away.It still cost 30$ for

an hour and a half.I am so relieved to have this settled .

I plan to do absolutely  nothing the rest of the day.

 

I saw these two beautiful  grandcats when we went to tell DD  the news.

 

[Sharon in AZ]

Good morning and Happy Thursday from the lovely Volendam. Front page of today’s Daily program for King’s Day. Orange Party tonight. 

 

 

More later. Enjoy your day!

[1ANGELCAT]

Back from the vet. No surgery today. He has a respiratory infection and came home with antibiotics for a week. Will try again in 2 weeks.

[Cruising-along]

Good morning from a beautiful, sunny (!!) PNW!  I hope to do a lot of gardening and yardwork today. My Johnny Jump Up seedlings need to be planted and the lawn needs to be mowed.  The Sweet Peas that I transplanted a few weeks ago are doing very well thank goodness. With the sun my tulips are starting to open up, and the daffodils are still blooming.  All the perennials are coming up -- ahh spring!

 

3 hours ago, ger_77 said:

Does anyone here have one of those robot vacuums? 

I have one, rarely use it but I'll keep it. I only got it because my sister raved about hers.   It's great in nice open areas, and in rooms with a lot of obstacles I guess I could use the manual function instead of letting it go free.  I posted a few months ago that I heard a loud bumpbumpbump noise from downstairs and found it was the robo vacuum bumping up against the treadmill.  I had accidentally turned on the function for it to come on by itself at a certain time. It was in the wee hours of the morning and was so loud it woke me up.   I'm not good at reading all the directions.  🤣 

 

 

 

[CrabbyPatti]

Good Morning Everyone,

 

       It has been a bit since I have posted.  Been busy with Dad.  He is doing better now that the infection has cleared.  But he is no longer able to get up and ambulate to his chair and is in bed all the time.  Fortunately, we do have a special mattress which rotates and keeps him changing positions.  He still smiles and occasionally says something that we can understand.

      We have put cruise plans on hold for the moment to care for Dad but I must share the "dream or nightmare" that I had with you!  The other morning I woke up early from a  "dream/nightmare"  I was finally on a cruise!  But while I was looking over my room, preparing to unpack, a lady and three beautiful girls came in the room and said that is was "their" room and they would be staying!  Then her hubby bounds into the room and says he is going to take a shower, he proceeds to shower and come back into the room stark naked!🤩  I then checked the bathroom and was angry as he left it a mess!  I remember waking up and thinking how am I going to share a room with 5 people I don't know even if the girls are cute!😂  When hubby woke up I told him I need a cruise but not this one!

        Prayers and good thoughts for all that need them.  Keep posting your cruise pictures.  I will get back one of these days!

Denise

 

 

[grapau27]

Dinner tonight

 

[marshhawk]

Well we got half of what we needed to do done.  DH basically had to unplug the alarm system.  We bought a hose, but it made it to the car port, not the back yard.  I bought my glasses at Americas Best, BOGO, and the pair I thought were cute, truly are dorky on me....and the ones that I bought as a flash back to the 60's fit my personality and face perfectly.  DH made much wiser decisions on his, one for the computer and one for far away, and i bought two pairs for far away.

 

I packed this week for my trip.  It was supposed to be a trial packing, but once I got it zipped up, I figured, nope, I'm done.  I do realize that there are still some items that didn't make it in the suitcase, but DH has decided to do one large suitcase and one carryon in the event that the suitcase gets lost, and I will throw my extra stuff in his large suitcase.

 

I also had a moment of insanity today, but I'm sticking with it.  A cruise line, not Holland, was having a 50.00 deposit per person for a cruise to Aruba, Curacao,  La Romana and Amber Cove. I booked it.  Cove Balcony.  DH says we can cruise as long as it's places we havent been, but he said he would "suffer" through Amber Cove...one of our favorite ports.  So now 2024 is taken care of.  It cruises from Miami, and I've never been there either.

 

@grapau27I'm loving the food porn.  Whats for dessert?

, 

Edited April 27, 2023 by marshhawk

[grapau27]

3 minutes ago, marshhawk said:

Well we got half of what we needed to do done.  DH basically had to unplug the alarm system.  We bought a hose, but it made it to the car port, not the back yard.  I bought my glasses at Americas Best, BOGO, and the pair I thought were cute, truly are dorky on me....and the ones that I bought as a flash back to the 60's fit my personality and face perfectly.  DH made much wiser decisions on his, one for the computer and one for far away, and i bought two pairs for far away.

 

I packed this week for my trip.  It was supposed to be a trial packing, but once I got it zipped up, I figured, nope, I'm done.  I do realize that there are still some items that didn't make it in the suitcase, but DH has decided to do one large suitcase and one carryon in the event that the suitcase gets lost, and I will throw my extra stuff in his large suitcase.

 

I also had a moment of insanity today, but I'm sticking with it.  A cruise line, not Holland, was having a 50.00 deposit per person for a cruise to Aruba, Curacao,  La Romana and Amber Cove. I booked it.  Cove Balcony.  DH says we can cruise as long as it's places we havent been, but he said he would "suffer" through Amber Cove...one of our favorite ports.  So now 2024 is taken care of.  It cruises from Miami, and I've never been there either.

 

@grapau27I'm loving the food porn.  Whats for dessert?

, 

 

[kazu]

Just catching up - probably won’t be back - a bit tired and worn and sore (to put it mildly). I think tonight will be an early one after I talk to Ivan’s mother.  I think he is going to have to wait a day or 2 - hopefully Saturday or otherwise Sunday/Monday.  I need to be myself to take care of him properly.  She’s willing to wait - she wants this to work and a day or 2 is not the end of the world.

 

I wasted my time and energy driving to the dealers.  they swear they don’t have my wheel lock kit.  They had around 30 wheel locks there - do you think one fit?  NOT.  GRRRR.  

If the tire place can’t get the other exchanger (or whatever it’s called) they have to be cut off.  The SUV has been scoured, believe me and I never touch the kit.  It’s there only for changing tires.

 

But since I was already all the way in town (the city), I hit Costco (have to use those certificates) - forgot I gave away all the beautiful towels I had for the dogs so picked one up for Ivan, the really good dog treats (low in fat) and they had their nice toys so you can guess what went in the cart - LOL.

By the time I got home the elbow was pounding and I was worn and weary.

 

8 hours ago, dfish said:

Today I am going up to Lake City so DS Sue can clean my teeth.  I will be her last patient of her career.  Once she finishes with me, she is retired.  We are then going out to dinner to celebrate.

 

That is such a perfect way for Sue to end her career.  Love that you are her last patient 👍.   A very happy, healthy long retirement to her 👏 👏 

 

 

8 hours ago, 0106 said:

Looking forward to whale watching in Ponta Delgada with @kazu in October.  We’ll be sure to post some pictures for you.

 

Well, the thanks goes to you for finding the company.  I hadn’t researched that port yet.  All I did was decide I didn’t want to be on a packed boat and reach out (with a bunch of questions) to see if I could charter it.

 

Should be a fun day and yes, there will be pics for sure.  The captain is very good at finding sightings so finger crossed.  either way, it should be a nice day with our roll call 🙂 

 

 

7 hours ago, mamaofami said:

Good morning everyone. Love today’s quote. DH feels a little better today so hoping he continues to improve.

 

So happy to hear he is starting to improve, Carol.  Hoping he continues to do so 🙏🏻 

 

 

6 hours ago, cruising sister said:

My toe is probable 50% better. The fracture area does not bother me just the infected area. 

 

Oh I am so happy to hear this 👍. And with the time you have to go, it should improve even more 🙏🏻. Don’t worry about the packing.  I think your strategy on the carry on is a good one.  I just ordered a new one myself - lighter and smaller.  I’m going with easy for me to manage.  (Not a lot of choice in the matter)

 

 

5 hours ago, ger_77 said:

Does anyone here have one of those robot vacuums?  I purchased one online a week ago and had to return it.  I just wasn't happy with it; first of all, it wouldn't go from the hardwood to the area rug in the living room, and it seems we have way too many things on the floor (chair legs in the dining room, cat bed, plants) for it do actually do much cleaning.  Finally I found Steve (yes, I gave him a name) stuck in a corner trying desperately to fight his way out, to no avail.  I put Steve back in the box and returned him to the store where they said they weren't surprised, as others have returned theirs as well.  LOL

 

I tried one years ago when I had the cats Gerry and it was a bust.  It ended up gathering dust.  You were smart to return it right away.  I hate vacuuming and would love to save myself some work (and my elbow right now) and back.  I might try a Roomba but I’m not sure how Ivan would react.  Miko (unlike most dogs) loved the vacuum and played with it.  Karen tells me Ivan likes them too and head butts them.  Not sure what he would do with a robot vacuum 😬 

 

 

5 hours ago, rafinmd said:

The county now supplies rolling carts and I ordered one which was delivered yesterday.  One adaptation completed.

 

You will love the rolling cart, Roy.  I have one for garbage (we had to buy it) and one for compost (supplied).  They are a godsend.  I started putting out my own a few weeks ago (a kind neighbour did it for me during my recovery) and I can nearly manage them with one arm once they are tilted.  I would never go back to the old garbage containers.

 

 

5 hours ago, rafinmd said:

 

I should actually be in Fort Lauderdale waiting to board Vision of the Seas back to Baltimore but didn't feel strong enough to take a cruise for the next several months.

 

So sorry - I know what that’s like but I do think you are wise to wait.

 

 

5 hours ago, rafinmd said:

 

  I do still have 2 cruises on the books, QM2 New England/Canada from New York in September-October and Rotterdam out of Fort Lauderdale over Thanksgiving.  I now feel like those cruises will work and have fleshed them out with train reservations and hotel in New York and Auto Train and several days of Florida hotels booked for Rotterdam.

 

Roy

 

YAY 🙂.  Glad you feel that you will be a ok for those cruises 👍 

 

 

5 hours ago, 57redbird said:

I have a Roomba & like it but it occasionally gets stuck on a lower chair rail....I'm amazed at what a good job it does.

 

Your post has me thinking 😉 

 

 

4 hours ago, cruzn single said:

Good morning!  Haven't read any posts - will do that later.  Just a quick update.  Off to see the PA at the Plastic Surgeons office.  Then after that off to the hearing aid place.  Wire came off the hearing aid.  Wish me luck with the PA.

 

Best wishes for your PA.  Hope it went goes/went well 🤞 

 

 

4 hours ago, durangoscots said:

Had that last BOD meeting last night and it set an all time record for being quick. I went over some things that are pending and the remaining members sort of had that deer in the headlights look.

 

LOL - I know that one all too well.  Good, let the realization hit home and that they are all going to have to step up to the plate more.

 

 

4 hours ago, durangoscots said:

May 6 in the annual meeting which I will chair and then hopefully I will not be needed for anything. I will be going out of town for about week not long after that.

 

Enjoy your last official function.  You are smart to “get out of Dodge” after it for a bit.  You deserve a vacation and an escape after your years of work.

 

 

3 hours ago, smitty34877 said:

We have returned  from the City and surgery  will be on May 31.I found the cheaper parking lot which was only 2 blocks away.It still cost 30$ for

an hour and a half.I am so relieved to have this settled .

 

Excellent news indeed and so glad it is giving you some relief.  It’s about time something took some weight off your shoulders.

 

 

2 hours ago, 1ANGELCAT said:

Back from the vet. No surgery today. He has a respiratory infection and came home with antibiotics for a week. Will try again in 2 weeks.

.

Oh no!  After all that work to get him there.  Hope the infection clears up quickly with the antibiotics and he is good to go for his surgery in 2 weeks 🤞 

[dobiemom]

3 hours ago, Sharon in AZ said:

Good morning and Happy Thursday from the lovely Volendam. Front page of today’s Daily program for King’s Day. Orange Party tonight. 

 

 

More later. Enjoy your day!

Seafood Boil: Do 3-4-5 Star Mainers get their 25-50% discount?

[rafinmd]

I have this feeling @grapau27 is on a cruise but I checked the Southampton schedule and didn't find anything so I can't figure out what it might be.

 

Roy

[durangoscots]

16 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

I have this feeling @grapau27 is on a cruise but I checked the Southampton schedule and didn't find anything so I can't figure out what it might be.

 

Roy

That was my first thought. Those meals sure looked good.

 

Susan

[marshhawk]

@rafinmdI think so too, but you know how they hate to say when they are on a cruise.  I mean steaks like that just dont happen!  LOL.

Roy, I'm glad that you are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, and it's amazing how motivational an upcoming cruise is.

 

The rain started when I went to walk the neighbors dog.  It has gotten heavier, then lighter and it is in the forecast for some time.

 

I live in the south, and it has been in the 50's all day.  What's up with this weather?  Oh, wait, the computer says it's 60.  Bring out the bikini!  I think I'm in training for Alaska weather.

[quilty964]

Happy Thursday!  Finally, a nice day here with lots of sunshine!  Thanks for all of the info and updates here.  @grapau27The food looks great!  Have a great rest of your day!  K.