The Fleet Report and Daily for Saturday November 4th, 2023

[richwmn]

 

Daylight Saving Time Ends Tonight

Today is National Candy Day, National Day of Community Service, and Use Your Common Sense Day
 

Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.--Marthe Troly-Curtin, Phrynette Married

Meal Suggestion for today - Chicken Pot Pie
Drink of the Day - Strawberry Lemonade Mojito
Wine of the Day - Marchese di Borgosole Brindisi Riserva DOC
Destination of the Day - Horta, Faial Island, Azores (Portugal)

Today in History:
1841 First wagon train arrives in California after a five and a half month and 1,730 mile journey over the Sierra Nevada from Missouri
1879 African American inventor Thomas Elkins patents the Refrigerating Apparatus
1922 Howard Carter rediscovers the intact tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun in Egypt

Ship Locations
 

Eurodam

Basseterre St Kitts, Port Zante 08:00 - 17:00
 

Koningsdam

San Diego, California, San Diego, California05 Nov 16:00 - 22:59 07:00 ,16:00
 

Nieuw Amsterdam

Split, Croatia
 

Nieuw Statendam

At Sea Destination Bari, Italy eta 11-05
 

Oosterdam

At Sea Destination Las Palmas, Spain eta 11/5
 

Rotterdam

At Sea Destination Bonaire eta 11/6
 

Volendam

At Sea Destination Rarotonga Island, Avarua, Cook Islands NZ eta 11-05
 

Zaandam

Ushuaia, Argentina 14:00 - 20:00
 

Zuiderdam

At Sea Destination Salalah, Oman eta 11/5

Eastern Hemisphere
 

Noordam

Norfolk Island, Australia 07:00 - 16:00
 

Westerdam

At Sea Destination Manila, Luzon Island Philippines eta 11-06
 

[portofrome]

Thank you for the Fleet Report.

[grapau27]

Thank you for today's daily reports.

It is cloudy and 43°F here at 10.56am.

Our clocks went back 1 hour last week.

Good quote and nice food today.

Never been to today's port.

Interesting days in history.

I hope everyone is safe and well and y'all have a nice day.

[seagarsmoker]

Good morning dailyites as we cruise into St Kitts.  Thank you for the Daily Report. 

We had a good dinner last night.  I had the Lasagna with extra sauce and Suzi had the spaghetti with bolognese sauce. 

I have two items to share, but we are getting ready to have breakfast and then go to the island so I will update later. 

I will be the usual professional bag handler this morning as the ladies shop. 😀

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

 

[StLouisCruisers]

Good morning friends!  Slightly warmer at 38F this morning, while expecting 71 and more sunshine!  Beautiful daytime weather here.  Isn't it @SusieKIslandGirl who was going to her DS's house in Atlanta for a week?  Except for cold nighttime temps for a bit she is having wonderful weather and I hope she enjoys her weeklong visit to Georgia

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Thank you Rich @richwmn for our Fleet Report and Daily. It's not easy keeping track of all the ship movements with so many changes due to weather and war zones.  I like all the days of celebration today.  Candy (especially chocolate), community service and using my common sense all sound good.  The quote is okay and the chicken pot pie sounds pretty good during this fall weather.  Another fancy mojito today and I'm not sure about the wine.  Goodness!  So much history on this date!  Can you imagine taking 5 1/2 months to get from Missouri to California?  And I know it was grueling.  I'm glad it wasn't me going back then.  Hooray for the patent on refrigeration apparatus and it was a big day in archeology.  Thanks to Debbie @dfish, Dixie @summer slope, and Ann @cat shepard for their reports on food and beverage again today.

 

Prayers for all our Israeli and Ukrainian citizens, my family and friends in need of them, and everyone here suffering pain and other medical conditions.  Especially Vanessa, Tana and Baby Murphy.  Three cheers for the Celebration list and all our cruisers!  I hope Terry @smitty34877 her family and friends have a wonderful day at Lou's memorial and the celebration of his life.  Thank you Vanessa @JazzyV for keeping the lists updated for us even through all your pain.

 

DGS Ren is in Minneapolis for a soccer game today.  They fly home tonight.  Both parents flew in for the game of course.  Hope they are dressed warmly and FC Dallas wins.  Also hoping no players are injured and safe flights for them all.

 

Port of the day is Horta, Azores, Portugal. Apparently it's on Faial Island.  The two times we had it before were on Aug. 27, 2021 and Aug. 2, 2022.  Links are provided below for your convenience in obtaining photos.  Thankfully my photos were still there!  We were there only once on the Prinsendam Grand Med and Africa cruise, spring of 2018.

 

 

 

Don't forget to change your clocks back 1 hour tonight before bedtime.  Have a great Saturday everyone!

[summer slope]

Strawberry Lemonade Mojito:

 

Ingredients
2 oz Cruzan® Strawberry Rum
1/2 Lemon Wedges
7-10 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves
1 tsp Sugar
2 oz Lemonade, Sparkling
Garnish Strawberries
Garnish Lemon Twist

Instructions
Muddle mint leaves, lemon wedges, and sugar in the bottom of a glass. Add ice, rum, and sparkling lemonade. Stir to distribute ingredients, and garnish with strawberry and a sprig of spanked mint.

 

[StLouisCruisers]

 

We enjoyed a fabulous day in Horta in April 2018 while on our Grand Med. and Africa cruise on the Prinsendam.  So many great ports!  The weather was perfect, thank goodness.  And for the final segment of the cruise we had our very special master of the ship, Captain D. D.

 

 

As I said, we arrived on a beautiful morning and were allowed to dock, no tendering needed.  

 

A view of the city from the ship.

 

I swear that looks like DH walking towards me down by the pool.  Could have been.

 

The Azores has beautiful scenic hillsides like this.  I love observing the cows grazing - so peaceful.

 

This type of architecture is common in the area as well.  

 

This is a popular spot for locals and tourist alike, Peter's Cafe Sport.

 

We stepped down some stairs to the waterfront and marina.  

 

 

Diving must be popular here because we saw several diving shops.

 

Across the water from this spot on the marina is the highest point in Portugal, Pico Island.  That is a volcano named Ponta do Pico.

 

Next we headed towards this old fortress, the Fort of Santa Cruz.

 

 

 

 

I think I'll stop at this point and continue in a second post.  

[puppycanducruise]

Good morning.  Thanks for the Report.

A cloudy day in store for us, we may get up to 9°C (48°F) this afternoon.  We still have lots of leaves to rake but at least the snow is gone (for now).

Daylight saving time ends tonight, I wish it would stay that way forever, or stay on daylight saving, I hate the switch.

Three great days - I love candy, we should all do some community service, common sense is useful, but rare in some individuals.

I like the quote.

The meal sounds good, hope the drink and wine are wonderful too.

Prayers for many.  Cheers for all the celebrations.

Have a great day.

[StLouisCruisers]

There were some girls dancing in what looked like an outdoor recital right out on the street.  People were gathered across the street lounging on a lawn to watch.

 

Some of the viewers.

 

 

 

We were headed back towards the ship now and would soon come upon a small park.

 

There was a pond there with black swans in residence.

 

 

They had a very nicely done esplanade along the shore.  Great for viewing the ships.

 

And my favorite ship, the Prinsendam.

 

 

At 4:50 pm we pulled away and began our journey across the Atlantic to Bermuda.

 

DH and I were standing on the deck just above the bridge with a nice view of the outside bridge wings.

 

 

 

Captain D. D. saw us standing up there and asked us to meet him outside the Crow's Nest.  We did and he asked if we would like to have dinner in Canaletto the following night.  He also said we could bring our tablemates George and Sandy.  Of course we accepted!  He set the time at 7:00 pm the following night.  Later while we were dining he walked into the dining room and came over to our table to tell us he forgot about a meeting he had scheduled and could we make it at 7:30 pm instead?  We all said no problem, Captain!  You should have seen waiter Riris's face when the Captain walked away!  He came over with eyes wide and said "What was that about??"  Oh, just a little change in dinner plans.  By the way we won't be here for dinner tomorrow night, Riris!😅

 

One more thing, we were celebrating Kings Day that day and here is the cake they prepared as well as our monkeys with the orange wigs.

 

[JazzyV]

Today’s Care List:

Cruising sister’s great niece Murphy post-surgery, weaning CPAP & TPN

Cruising sister’s DB post toe amputation 

Cruising-along’s DGS with a broken wrist

Cruzin Terri’s DH with swollen and painful knee

Smitty34977’s Remembrance gathering for DD DH Lou

 

Recovery from Wildfires in Maui, Canadian/US wildfires

Citizens of Ukraine, Israel and Gaza

All Dailyites going through worries and stress, whether mentioned or not

 

From the Rotation:

Smitty34877 grieving the loss of her DD DH Lou and caring for Tana

Smitty34877’s Tana recovering from pneumonia

RMLincoln’s big move to a new community

 

Celebrations and Shoutouts:

Bon Voyage LAFFNVEGAS!

Cruising sister’s great niece Murphy extubated, weaning CPAP & TPN!

Cruising-along’s DDIL asked to display some of her artwork

Superoma’s successful cataract surgery

Dfish booking a Hawaii cruise

Mamaofami’s DH Sam discharged to home

 

The Daily Gardening Club posting wonderful flower pictures

All the contributors to the Fleet Report/Daily

 

Upcoming Cruises or At Sea:

1 day for Lady Hudson (Anthem of the Seas Nov 5 to Nov 12, Bahamas/Perfect Day)

4 days for Canadianbear (Eurodam Nov 8 to Nov 18, Southern Caribbean)

5 days for Heartgrove (Carnival Venezia Nov 9 to Nov 20,Eastern Caribbean)

7 days for GTVCruiser (Koningsdam Nov 11 to Nov 18, 7d Mexican Riviera)

 

Ocean sounds (Harmony of the Seas to Nov 5, Western Caribbean), Norseh2o (Oceania Nautica to Nov 6, Adriatic & Italian Tableau), Aliaschief (Seabourn Quest to Nov 7, Montreal to Miami), Seagarsmoker (Eurodam to Nov 8, Southern Caribbean Wayfarer), Haljo1935 (Nieuw Statendam to Nov 9, Adriatic Dream, celebrating 33rd anniversary onboard), LAFFNVEGAS (Koningsdam to Nov 11, Classic CA Coastal), Marshhawk (Carnival Pride to Nov 12, Rome to Rome +TA), Sailingdutchy (Oosterdam Oct 20 to Nov 15, Ancient Empires & Spanish Farewell), Kochlöffel (Oosterdam to Nov 15, Spanish Farewell), Vict0riann (Oosterdam to Nov 15, Spanish Farewell) and Lindaler (Volendam to Nov 22, Tales of the South Pacific)

[puppycanducruise]

@LAFFNVEGAS Bon Voyage!

[kazu]

Thanks for our Saturday Daily, Rich

and thanks to Dixie, Debbie, Vanessa & Ann.

 

The end of DST is upon us

 

 

 

Lots of left over candy that I’ve been finding new homes for.  I used my common sense early this morning (story follows).  Community Service should be celebrated every day.

 

Oh I like today’s quote.  Makes me feel a lot less guilty 😉 😂 

 

 

It’s not warm enough for the drink of the day but it certainly is cold enough for chicken pot pie 😉 Faial Island is beautiful like all of the islands in the Azores.  I’ve always enjoyed the story of Howard Carter’s great discovery and so appreciated it when I was able to see them decades ago 👍 

 

 

It was absolutely brutal yesterday on the walk.  I had on gloves, my snood (bought in Cobh), heavy coat and still felt that miserable wind.  The wind must have been very strong based on what happened.

 

 

Put Ivan out this morning to do his business and he didn’t come running right back per normal.  I got the flashlight and went out to look and no Ivan and saw the metal gate for the side entrance open.

I tore out front with the flashlight calling Ivan’s name with no idea how I would possibly find him in the pitch dark.  He started to come but hesitated.  I told him “home” and he tore to the front door, thank heavens.  That sure woke me up.

 

 

I am guessing the guys working on the leaves didn’t shut it tight and the high wind blew it open with it not secured.  I have always taught my dogs “home” and never had to use it before until today.  So glad I did.  Whew!  No idea how many neighbours were up to see this crazy lady wandering around the yard in the dark in her housecoat with a flashlight.  That’s enough excitement for me for today, thank you.

 

 

Prayers for those on the Care list, those suffering losses, health issues, worries & those that need them. 🙏. Cheers to those celebrating and cruising 🥂 

 

 

 

Have a great Saturday, everyone.

 

[cat shepard]

Thank you for today’s FR & D, Rich!  Another cool morning & the clouds and breeze are back. We actually had a 10 minute downpour yesterday as well as a couple of brief showers. But not enough, so I will have to add water to the pool. 
 

Vanessa, praying that you get some relief from the pain. Thank you for all you do. 
 

This morning is our monthly beach clean up, I can’t imagine what the wild surf and and strong winds brought ashore over the past month. Then Bindi walks, chores & wrapping up with dinner at a friend’s. I am bringing the salad & wine. 
 

 

 

 

 

Prayers for all who need our support. @smitty34877Terry thinking of you all on Lou’s Remembrance Day. Praying for you, Tana, your families & your support teams. Breathe. 
 

@HAL Sailer Melissa, praying for you & your DH. Don’t forget you. 
 

Cheers to all who are celebrating. @dfish Debbie, in honor of you joining Dixie & Sharon on that cruise to Hawaii - I give you this…

 

 

May we each find a reason to smile today!

 

********

Marchese di Borgosole Brindisi Riserva DOC 2019

This dry, full bodied red from Southern Italy has lots of consumer fans. I used the 2019 vintage info, since that might be easiest to find. Not sure if I have ever had a “crunchy” wine before, so I just might have to try it. Widely available; reasonably priced. Online prices start at $12.99.

James Suckling – Aromas of figs, chilis, mocha, cloves and incense. It’s medium-bodied with chewy tannins. Crunchy and textured in the mouth with a dusty feel. Fruity with fine tannin on the finish.

Edited November 4, 2023 by cat shepard

[aliaschief]

Good morning. Another wonderful dinner in the Grill last night. The following Detroit Sounds show by the ship’s cast last night was perfectly executed and choreographed. Many of the guest who attended Broadway shows on our overnight in. New York commented they are just as good or better than the performers on Broadway. Unfortunately that was their last show as a group as their contract ends in Miami.

This sea day is jammed packed with activities such as trivia, lectures. We need to use up some OBC so may book a spa visit.

Time for some coffee. @JazzyVDo pray you get some pain relief. Rich thanks for your loyal and timely start to the Daily.

Feeling a little ship movement this morning.

Have a great Saturday everyone. Bruce

 

[rafinmd]

Thank you Rich, Vanessa, Debbie, Dixie, and Ann for the Saturday report.  Keeping us on our toes today, Rich.  Nieuw Amsterdam is in Fort Lauderdale, not Split.  I think the Nieuw Statendam either is in Split today or was yesterday. 

 

Three great days to celebrate today, and I will celebrate an earlier sunrise tomorrow morning.  I love the quote. 

 

Great discovery of King Tut's tomb and refrigeration was a very welcome invention. 

 

I don't think I have been to Horta and I'll pass on the meal.  My alternative is Canaletto Spaghetti Pomodoro, Braised Chicken Cacciatore "Al Forno" and Pistacio Gelato as served in MS Prinsendam's Canaletto November 4, 2017:

 

W

With just 2 sleeps at home before 2 total nights on the auto train, 9 nights in 5 hotels and 12 nights on the Rotterdam I am now in panic packing mode.

 

Roy

[Crazy For Cats]

Good Morning, thanks for the daily fleet report.  Today promises to be a nice and “warm” day.  Today’s agenda includes a Target run, leaf raking and hopefully dining out.  @summer slope I hope I remember this drink the next time on a dam ship, it sounds good to me.  Today’s meal suggestion sounds if it’s pot pie and not just a chicken pie, being Pennsylvania Dutch there is a difference.  I hope everyone has a good day today.

[grapau27]

38 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:

 

We enjoyed a fabulous day in Horta in April 2018 while on our Grand Med. and Africa cruise on the Prinsendam.  So many great ports!  The weather was perfect, thank goodness.  And for the final segment of the cruise we had our very special master of the ship, Captain D. D.

 

 

As I said, we arrived on a beautiful morning and were allowed to dock, no tendering needed.  

 

A view of the city from the ship.

 

I swear that looks like DH walking towards me down by the pool.  Could have been.

 

The Azores has beautiful scenic hillsides like this.  I love observing the cows grazing - so peaceful.

 

This type of architecture is common in the area as well.  

 

This is a popular spot for locals and tourist alike, Peter's Cafe Sport.

 

We stepped down some stairs to the waterfront and marina.  

 

 

Diving must be popular here because we saw several diving shops.

 

Across the water from this spot on the marina is the highest point in Portugal, Pico Island.  That is a volcano named Ponta do Pico.

 

Next we headed towards this old fortress, the Fort of Santa Cruz.

 

 

 

 

I think I'll stop at this point and continue in a second post.  

Fantastic photos Sandi.

Your narrative too is excellent you are an amazing Travel Guide.

[StLouisCruisers]

9 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Fantastic photos Sandi.

Your narrative too is excellent you are an amazing Travel Guide.

 

Thank you Graham.  Kind of you to say so.  

[Heartgrove]

Thank you Rich, thank you Debbie, thank you Vanessa, thank you Ann, and thank you Dixie for all your work. And thank you everyone for being here!

 

Sam is pretty good about letting us sleep. Most of the time though I am up early and so is he. This is his kind of weather now going below freezing (21degrees the other morning!) so just spends the day in the yard.

 

Stay Safe, and prayers for those in need.

 

- Jack

 

 

Edited November 4, 2023 by Heartgrove

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Thanks for the info .

[Sir PMP]

1 hour ago, StLouisCruisers said:

There were some girls dancing in what looked like an outdoor recital right out on the street.  People were gathered across the street lounging on a lawn to watch.

 

Some of the viewers.

 

 

 

We were headed back towards the ship now and would soon come upon a small park.

 

There was a pond there with black swans in residence.

 

 

They had a very nicely done esplanade along the shore.  Great for viewing the ships.

 

And my favorite ship, the Prinsendam.

 

 

At 4:50 pm we pulled away and began our journey across the Atlantic to Bermuda.

 

DH and I were standing on the deck just above the bridge with a nice view of the outside bridge wings.

 

 

 

Captain D. D. saw us standing up there and asked us to meet him outside the Crow's Nest.  We did and he asked if we would like to have dinner in Canaletto the following night.  He also said we could bring our tablemates George and Sandy.  Of course we accepted!  He set the time at 7:00 pm the following night.  Later while we were dining he walked into the dining room and came over to our table to tell us he forgot about a meeting he had scheduled and could we make it at 7:30 pm instead?  We all said no problem, Captain!  You should have seen waiter Riris's face when the Captain walked away!  He came over with eyes wide and said "What was that about??"  Oh, just a little change in dinner plans.  By the way we won't be here for dinner tomorrow night, Riris!😅

 

One more thing, we were celebrating Kings Day that day and here is the cake they prepared as well as our monkeys with the orange wigs.

 

Captain Dag, another great one.

[Sir PMP]

Too bad that the Oosterdam transatlantic itinerary has completely fallen apart.

[Mr. Boston]

Good morning from a chilly, cloudy Boston.  Thanks for the daily report.  Candy is worth celebrating today as is community service.  It’s nice to have a day devoted to common sense.  As a newly retired, I can appreciate the quote.  The meal and drink sound good to me.  I haven’t been to today’s port.  Prayers for everyone on our prayer list it’s nice to hear of the improvements with some.  Cheers to everyone celebrating happy events.  Don’t forget to turn your clocks back.

[kazu]

@LAFFNVEGAS

 

Bon Voyage.  Have a great cruise and a WONDERFUL time !!!!!

 

[kochleffel]

It is disappointing to miss Cadiz (excursion to Sevilla where there is a place run by my friend Lillas Pastia), Lisbon, and Funchal. I have looked before at itineraries including the Canary Islands but didn’t really want to visit them this year.

 

Last night had a gala dinner menu but it didn’t feel exceptional to me, and the service was exceptional but not in a good way - that is, exceptionally mixed up. One person at our table waited so long for a New York strip steak that I thought they were sending to New York for it. I had lunch today in the PG and it was as good as dinner on embarkation night.