The Fleet Report and Daily for Monday May 6th, 2024

[StLouisCruisers]

Good morning!  We just stopped to stretch our legs and get DH some coffee. Here’s our version for Graham @grapau27 and @RedneckBob  

[ottahand7]

Good Monday morning.  Welcome back Jacqui and thanks to you, Roy and Rich for our Daily reports and maps each day.   Thanks for the information on Joseph Brackett today Graham.   Unfortunately every day is a diet day for me, it is just a way of life though I guess I blow it once in a while.   A great quote by Plato.   I will pass on the Kale and the Melon but the German Pinot Noir would be great.  It is very hard to find but we had a couple of lovely ones when we visited Germany wine country.  Thanks for researching these for us Debbie, Dixie and Anne.  I have been to Bar Harbor twice and one time we camped and the other was a day trip drive up from southern Maine.  Camping the weather was perfect but it was extremely foggy when we drove up.  There still is a restaurant in Seal Harbor I want to go back and visit.  

 

Thanks for the Cares and Celebrations Jacqui.  I pray you continue to heal and move around better.  Jacqui I hope that they can get to the bottom of your poot pain issue and so happy you made it all the say through your cruise without too much pain.  My sister broke her foot moving a safe and her doctors kept saying her pain was from bone spurs and poo pooed it.   Finally after a year after crying to her doctor they did a MRI and her foot was broken.  The year of damage put holes in a large bone in her foot and she had to wear a cast for a long time.  I am glad that your nurse took it seriously.  Prayers for Richard, Chuck, Tana, Terry and Maurice and everyone on our group that is ailing of grieving.  Safe travels home today Sandi.    Prayer for Ukraine, the hostages and the innocents in Gaza.  

 

A  lot of plant sale work to do today.  Making tags and going to get the price tags and beginning to price the massive amount of plants I have on my back patio.  Sale is on Saturday with a 30% chance of rain.   Have a nice Monday, Nancy 

Edited May 6 by ottahand7

[aliaschief]

@kazuI do hope they will find what’s causing your pain and start some treatment and quick relief.

[seagarsmoker]

39 minutes ago, kazu said:

good morning all.  Thanks to Rich, Roy, Vanessa, Debbie, Dixie & Ann.

 

Just a quick post as I need to hobble out to the garage and attempt to get the car out and prep stuff.  The foot nurse contacted me yesterday to see how my foot was after the trip and when I told her it had improved somewhat but then started to hurt at night and was difficult to walk on.  I did wheel chair assistance disembarking and at the airport.  Anyone who knows me, knows I wouldn’t do that unless it was unbearable.  When she heard that, she asked to come right over to examine it.

 

After her examination she agreed the outside was healed but the pain (she tested me - ouch)indicated either an infection inside or something very wrong and told me to not wait for my appointment on Wednesday but try to get in today to get antibiotics NOW along with all the referrals she wants (X-ray, vascular surgeon, orthotics - it’s a long list - not sure if the doctor will attend to it all in one appointment.

 

her name is magic - they know how good she is and I have an appointment later this morning.  Not only did she make the house call at her request - she also is making herself available if the doctor wants to talk to her about her observations.  she’s a gem and I am so glad I found her.  She is knowledgeable, dedicated and caring - reminds me very much of my own DD Jose.

 

Prayers for those on the care list, those suffering losses, grief, pain health issues, worries and those that need them.  Cheers to those celebrating and cruising.

 

 

I hope they find out what is wrong and make your foot better! 

[travelingbums]

Thank you everyone for sharing.

Have a great day.

 

[ger_77]

Good morning, thanks for the Fleet Report and Daily!  I had to look up Joseph Brackett - still not sure why he gets his own day.  I'm pretty sure I've been on a diet most of my life; I was born big and when I was adopted at 18 months, was already on skim milk.  I like the idea that housework is homework, it sounds better to me.

 

Welcome back @kazu; Sandi did an admirable job in your absence, but it's good to have you back.  I really hope you can get to the bottom of your foot issue - that sounds serious!

 

The grey clouds that appear to have been all over North America are back again with us this morning.  Looking at the forecast for the next 2 days, it appears rain is in our future with 65% and 75% chance of it for Monday and Tuesday.  I'm so glad the people came and did the spring yard clean late Saturday afternoon during the dry spell, as the yard looks much better and the rain will have a chance to get directly to the grass and soil.  What we didn't realize however, was the damage caused by voles - little buggers made huge tracks all over a couple of sections of lawn.  Of course we didn't know they were there, because they were tunnelling underneath the snow.  Looks like we'll have to get some grass seed to restore the damaged areas.  DH already has a plan for the voles for next winter - he's calling it his "winter trapline".  LOL

 

I'd like to try the drink of the day (already have it written down for our Daily-ite testing on the Oosterdam), would probably like the wine, and I think the salad suggestion would be a good one.  Both DH and I like pears, and don't get them often enough, so tossing them into a salad sounds like a great idea.  Because it's going to be cool and rainy, I think it's a good time to use up some of the frozen bagged coleslaw cabbage and turn it into a simmering pot of borscht that we can enjoy along with some crusty buns from the bakery at the kitchen table tonight.  And wine.

 

Prayers for everyone who is in need, in crisis, in grief, in pain and in turmoil.  Cheers to all with celebrations today.

 

Smooth Sailing!  ☺️☺️☺️

Gerry

[Seasick Sailor]

Good morning Daily-ites from a cloudy morning, high 84, rain in the afternoon day.

 

Jacqui, welcome home. Thank you for your cruise thread. Merry widow indeed. Let us know about your foot!

 

Safe travels Sandi. Loved the McCafe picture!

 

It sounds like everyone returning from their cruises had a great time. Looking forward to hearing more.

 

Prayers to all on our lists. I had an add on for my book. Our friends dad moved to aggressive rehab after a stroke.

 

Today will be a gas and market run, and my wine request is due in today.

 

Wishing everyone a blessed day!

 

[0106]

Happy National Tourism Appreciation Day! I think of small towns such as Bar Harbor as this day is celebrated. It can be frustrating as a local to see cruisers come and go, but the truth is, that many of the favorite local spots couldn’t sustain themselves on local traffic alone. Tourists provide an essential boost to many local economies.  
 

We visited Bar Harbor on the Veendam on a cruise from Montreal in August 2018.  We walked around the town before boarding a bus for a tour of the beautiful Arcadia.  
 

I was startled to see the Coast Guard patrolling the harbor as we tendered back to the ship.

 

Positive thoughts to those who need them.  Cheers to those celebrating and cruising.

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

Good morning from another cloudy day in central Texas.  It is 72F with a predicted high of 82F, and 100% humidity with a dew point of 72F.  Rain is predicted for late afternoon, and then none tonight or tomorrow.  Maybe the yard will be dry enough to mow tomorrow afternoon before the rain returns Wednesday.

 

Before I go any further, Bar Harbor has been our port of the day twice before, on July 4, 2021 and January 10, 2023.  The links are listed below for anyone who would like to share their pictures that were posted previously.

 

 

 

Lenda

 

Edited May 6 by Quartzsite Cruiser

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

Now, I'll finish the post was started when I realized Sandi @StLouisCruisers was on the road before she was able to post the links to previous days Bar Harbor was our port of the day.

 

Not only was Joseph Brackett a member of the Shakers, he was an American composer and song writer, and the most famous song attributed to him is "Simple Gifts".  We don't diet here, but by changing the way I serve our meals (most times) and some of the food we are eating, I managed to lose about 20 pounds and have kept them off for almost two years.  No homework here since we graduated, but to paraphrase Shakespeare, housework by any other name is still housework.

 

An interesting quote by Plato, and after four years reading the daily, I realize there are some on here who are fighting harder battles.  That helps put things in perspective.

 

We'll pass on the meal (kale) and the drink.  I would try the wine if it was offered.

 

We have visited Bar Harbor several times on cruises and once on a camping trip in, I think, 1974.

 

Today in 1626 was an interesting day in Dutch and American history, but maybe not such a good day for the Native Americans.

 

@dfish  Debbie, I hope your allergies aren't too bad today.  I am looking forward to seeing pictures of your quilt when it is finished.

@StLouisCruisers  I hope Sandi has a safe trip home, and does not encounter heavy traffic around Atlanta.

@ger_77  Gerry, sorry about the damage the voles did to your yard.  I hope your DH's plan works next winter.

@kazu  Jacqui, I'm glad the nurse wanted to make a house call, and you could get an appointment today.  I hope the doctor finds the problem and your foot is better soon.

 

 

 

 

 

Lenda

 

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

Unfortunately, I am not able to repost Sandi's @StLouisCruisers pictures for her since they have disappeared from her post on January 10, 2023.

 

We have been to Bar Harbor seven times by cruise ship, and once by land in 1974 when we tent camped in Acadia National Park.  In 2004, we did a roundtrip NYC to Montreal and back on the old Regal Princess, with two stops in Bar Harbor.  The rest of our visits were on the Veendam in 2013 with two b2b 14-day cruises out of Boston.  In 2019, Bar Harbor was our last stop before Boston on Veendam's TA.

 

We took Oli's Trolley tour of Acadia.

 

In 2013, I booked two other tours before we left.  One was a whale watching tour that is best forgotten.  It was so rough, no one left their seats.  We should not have left the dock, and even the whales were smart enough to go someplace else.  We  got vouchers for a free whale watching trip to be used with in three years.  We were back two weeks later, but decided to pass.  That was one day I did not take any pictures.

 

On a brighter note, the previous time, we'd booked a tour on the Lulu Lobster Boat, and that was fantastic.  We learned a lot about lobsters, Maine and wildlife.  Plus, as the pictures show, it was a sunny, calm day.

 

Pictures as we sailed back to the dock.

 

Just a few pictures of our walks around this very pretty town.

 

In 2004, this boat was returning from a tour as our ship was getting ready to sail.

 

Lenda

[RedneckBob]

1 hour ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Good morning!  We just stopped to stretch our legs and get DH some coffee. Here’s our version for Graham @grapau27 and @RedneckBob  

SLC,  Very nice but the view is not quite the same as Graham!

Also I knew there was a reason I like y’all. Your listening to Country music!

(way too much info on your displays) 😀

 

[grapau27]

1 hour ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Good morning!  We just stopped to stretch our legs and get DH some coffee. Here’s our version for Graham @grapau27 and @RedneckBob  

I hope you have a nice safe journey home Sandi.

[Cruising-along]

Good morning all!

It's another rainy day here, and storms are "possible".  I do see the wind kicking up a bit.  Looking at the forecast, this week will range from a high of 49 (!!) today to 80 on Friday.  Oh boy.

 

I know I would like the drink but will pass on the red wine and the salad with Kale.  I would like it with something other than Kale though.  We've been to Bar Harbor 3 or 4 times, I love that town.

I don't diet so much as I just am constantly watching what and how much I eat.  Between Diabetes and kidney disease, it's just a way of life.  Blood tests coming up later this month, so I'm especially aware of it right now.

 

Jacqui @kazu That nurse sounds like a gem!  I hope the doctor can help, and that your foot will be good as new before long.

 

We've been to Bar Harbor in the spring (early May) and fall (mid October).  It would be hard for me to choose which I liked better, it's beautiful both times of year.  My first photos were taken in October.  We went to Acadia National Park and the area.

 

I love the fall colors in October

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thunder Hole

 

The Jay Leno Rock 😉 

 

I was determined to walk laps on the Promenade, but it was SO cold!

 

The obligatory lobster roll

 

And spring flowers

 

 

 

[57redbird]

Happy Nurses Day to those of you who are, or were, myself included.  Tried to post a Gif but it didn't work.

[Nickelpenny]

 

Good morning and thanks for the daily and fleet report.  I don't believe in diets so this is a great day to celebrate. I believe one can eat what they want - in moderation.  I lost ~125# over 5 years with that mindset.  The quote is very, very apropos for everyone to remember.  Nice meal, pass on the drink and wine, and I have been to Bar Harbor twice - once when I drove over to have some lobster when living in NH and once on a BHB.  Researched how much 60 guilders was back then; most places said 1 guilder= $10 in today's money.  Hmmm.  

 

 

It will be cool here today with the high only getting up to ~80F under sunny skies.  Lots of "homework" to do this week.

 

 

Welcome home to those ending their cruises and thoughts for those on the care list.  Cheers to those celebrating.  Have a great day!

[JazzyV]

Just a brief check in. BFF called this morning saying he thought he’d broken his ankle. He was outside his house in the wet grass with flip flops on, and slipped. Today is the first day I can drive. So I picked him up, got him in my car using my rollator, and here we sit at the ER. 

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

14 minutes ago, Nickelpenny said:

 

Good morning and thanks for the daily and fleet report.  I don't believe in diets so this is a great day to celebrate. I believe one can eat what they want - in moderation.  I lost ~125# over 5 years with that mindset.  The quote is very, very apropos for everyone to remember.  Nice meal, pass on the drink and wine, and I have been to Bar Harbor twice - once when I drove over to have some lobster when living in NH and once on a BHB.  Researched how much 60 guilders was back then; most places said 1 guilder= $10 in today's money.  Hmmm.  

 

 

It will be cool here today with the high only getting up to ~80F under sunny skies.  Lots of "homework" to do this week.

 

 

Welcome home to those ending their cruises and thoughts for those on the care list.  Cheers to those celebrating.  Have a great day!

 

Pennie, congratulations on the impressive weight loss.

 

6 minutes ago, JazzyV said:

Just a brief check in. BFF called this morning saying he thought he’d broken his ankle. He was outside his house in the wet grass with flip flops on, and slipped. Today is the first day I can drive. So I picked him up, got him in my car using my rollator, and here we sit at the ER. 

 

Oh no, Vanessa.  I hope BFF's ankle isn't broken.  I'm glad you were able to drive and to get him to the ER.  

 

Lenda

[rafinmd]

Thank you Rich, Jacqui, Vanessa, Debbie, Ann, and Dixie.  I’ll celebrate no homework and have watched my meal since a 2002 diabetes diagnosis.  I think I have enjoyed Joseph Brackett’s creation “Simple Gifts” many times.  I like Plato’s quote.

Like someone else (ger-77) the purchase of Manhattan was a great day in Dutch and American history but not so much for the sellers.

I have been to Bar Harbor many times starting way back in 1994 on the old Regent Sun and continuing on RCI, Crystal, HAL, Cunard, Blount Small Ship Adventures and perhaps some others.

I’ll pass on the meal.  My alternative is an Apple and Bacon Pannenkoek as enjoyed in Amsterdam May 6, 2019,the day after disembarking MS Nieuw Statendam.

 

 

Foggy this morning but at least no early rain.

Roy

 

 

[Haljo1935]

Nice collection of days.

Great quote from Pluto.

Pass on the meal (kale), yes to the drink and wine, L💜VE Bar Harbor (no pictures- they're on computer).

Big day in history  - job well done, Mr Minuit. 👏

 

@kazu sounds like the foot nurse is trying her best - hope you can get the testing to identify & treat the source of your pain.

 

YAY Stars 🌟 🏒 managed a Game 7 win so they'll be moving on to Round 2.

 

Tomorrow is the 2nd of 4 eye procedures and a follow-up w/neurologist. Today is nothing but relaxing; wanted to pull some pesky weeds, but yard is too wet & pollen too high.

 

Currently 73° headed to rainy 84°. You'd think with all this rain there'd be no "stuff" left in the air, but  pollen is off the charts and making me miserable. 

 

Prayers 🙏 and positive thoughts for all. 

 

[VMax1700]

Good afternoon from home.  Here is home's postion this morning as we docked.....(what am I talking about????🙄)

 

 

Also the 'Daily' has not been delivered yet and there are no menus available on any device or on the tv.  Never mind 'No Diet Day' it already feels like 'No Food Day'.   We  both have the shakes from C.W.S.  (Cruising Withdrawal Syndrome!)

DD left essentials for us, but we have to prepare and cook ourselves.

Let me see now,,,,,,www.hollandamerica dot com......click....that should help!

 

Have a great day everyone. 

 

P.S. we arrived home last night after a great cruise and it really is no diet day, but it will start tomorrow.

[kochleffel]

I would rather have the salad made with something other than kale--it's the only green that I actively dislike the taste of. No on the drink (Midori). Finger Lakes Pinot Noir is made in a similar style, so this time let's try one from Fulkerson, $25.00. "Grown on a mix of sand and clay soils, this Pinot truly expresses the “terroir” of the Finger Lakes. Complex, yet delicate, this wine ages well for 3-5 years! On the nose, sweet vanilla with hints of soft, smoky sweetness. Flavors of smooth sweet cherry lead to strong tannins with a smooth, fruit-driven structure."

 

I was in Bar Harbor in October 2018 with the Norwegian Gem. It was cold and rainy, so I won't look for photos.

 

Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day in the Jewish world. (There is an international Holocaust remembrance day on another date.) Its full name in Hebrew translates to "Day of the Holocaust and the Heroes," but some today are saying that talking about "Heroes" (rescuers, partisans, et al.) distracts from remembering the six million Jews and about five million others who were killed. On the other hand, Jewish communities largely ignore the millions of political opponents, Romany and other ethnic minorities, homosexuals, and people with disabilities who were also systematically killed. The exhibits at Dachau present these thoroughly.

 

[dfish]

@kazu I'm glad the nurse came over yesterday and I hope you can get to the bottom of the foot issue today.  

@ger_77 Thanks for keeping a list of the drinks we want to try.  Probably should have a recipe for some of them in case the bartender has never heard of them.  That helped when we taste tested the Chocolate Chicken on the Koningsdam.

@VMax1700 Welcome home!   I love your sense of humor.

@JazzyV I hope BFF's ankle isn't broken.  You're quite the pair, aren't  you?

 

I used to love Bar Harbor until last summer.  We were there twice and I understand the frustration of the locals.  The place was just over run with people.  We usually go out to Acadia and hike and even that was unenjoyable due to the number of people there.  We gave up the hike halfway through and came back to town.  I think some of the congestion in the park would be alleviated if people used the Island Explorer shuttle bus instead of driving their own cars.  There is not enough parking in the park for the number who want to park.  If we go back it will be after school starts on a weekday.

 

As for diets, I don't do diets, but I do have a meal plan that I try to stick to most of the time - lean protein and lots of non starchy vegetables.  I normally don't eat rice, potatoes, pasta, other grains, or bread due to the carb content.  They tend to spike my blood sugar and I feel so much better when it is in normal ranges.  I'd like to lose a few pounds, but the Cushing's syndrome and the gall bladder issue have made that difficult.  Occasionally I will drop an ounce or two.  At least I know why I have difficulty losing, unlike before.  

[Vict0riann]

Welcome home, @Overhead Fred and @VMax1700 and their DWs, I know @sailingdutchy is spending a few days in The Netherlands with relatives.  We had an early morning call today from a friend in Ontario, Jacqui knows him, to organize dinners together on Koningsdam in the Fall, wish you were going to be there too, @kazu!  (Marg and Wayne will be there, too..)  DD is still asleep, the sky is blue, but I did hear rain during the night.  Jacqui, I hope your foot feels better soon.

 

The quote of the day connects so much with the Fleet Report, we learn so much here about the troubles others are going through and pray for them.  

 

Now it appears DD has woken up - I'd better get on with my day!  Thinking of you all.

 

 

Edited May 6 by Vict0riann

[Niagarawine]

3 hours ago, kazu said:

good morning all.  Thanks to Rich, Roy, Vanessa, Debbie, Dixie & Ann.

 

Just a quick post as I need to hobble out to the garage and attempt to get the car out and prep stuff.  The foot nurse contacted me yesterday to see how my foot was after the trip and when I told her it had improved somewhat but then started to hurt at night and was difficult to walk on.  I did wheel chair assistance disembarking and at the airport.  Anyone who knows me, knows I wouldn’t do that unless it was unbearable.  When she heard that, she asked to come right over to examine it.

 

After her examination she agreed the outside was healed but the pain (she tested me - ouch)indicated either an infection inside or something very wrong and told me to not wait for my appointment on Wednesday but try to get in today to get antibiotics NOW along with all the referrals she wants (X-ray, vascular surgeon, orthotics - it’s a long list - not sure if the doctor will attend to it all in one appointment.

 

her name is magic - they know how good she is and I have an appointment later this morning.  Not only did she make the house call at her request - she also is making herself available if the doctor wants to talk to her about her observations.  she’s a gem and I am so glad I found her.  She is knowledgeable, dedicated and caring - reminds me very much of my own DD Jose.

 

Prayers for those on the care list, those suffering losses, grief, pain health issues, worries and those that need them.  Cheers to those celebrating and cruising.

 

 

Hope your foot gets better. Sounds like you are in good hands,take care