geocruiser

I just brought this pattern.

https://simplicity.com/simplicity/s8955

I want to make it using fleece.  but is not one of the fabrics that they recommend.  what do you think?  The jacket is unlined.  It is not a heavy fleece.

I am enjoying your pictures very much.  The food looks wonderful.  I love the bread!

59 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said:

I think so too. Another way to generate business.  Do you normally book direct or through  CVP?

No, I always booked through a TA.  But I have not book a cruise with Princess since 2019.  We were booking three to five cruises a year with them.

21 minutes ago, luv4cruises said:

This increase in onboard cases is of great concern to me. Does Princess have a cancellation policy in place to issue FCC to those with health issues unwilling to chance infection. I’ve cruised 3 times post pandemic with no issues (restrictions in place). We are on 11/19 Enchanted snd now I am very concerned for our well being.

Do what is right for you and your health.  We had a HAL cruise booked for 3/4/2020 to 3/17/2020, when covid was first starting.  We chose to not go.  We had decided not to go even if our ins. would not give us our money back. We did get our money back, we had cancel for any reason ins.  At the time we made our decision I did not think our ins would give the money back. But they did.

That cruise was the last cruise that that ship made.  Then cruising stopped.  We were so glad that we did not go.

We still have not gone back to cruising.  We miss it a little,  But with our health (preexisting conditions and age) we feel safer on land with our own DRS. 

I don't want to be on a ship now, for us taking a cruise now would not be like before covid.  

Everyone has to decide for themselves.  Are you going to be able to enjoy your cruise?  Are you going to be able to enjoy all the on board actives like before?  Will you have any fear attached to the cruise?

Think it out and do what is best for you.

I wish you the best.

Geo

4 minutes ago, NownZen said:

Are the passengers on the other cruise lines wearing masks? The other boards do not seem to think so.

I have no idea.  I thinking that the amount of PAX on each cruise and or cruise line might follow the mask suggestions/rule differently.

44 minutes ago, NownZen said:

So if the masking of the crew is not making a difference, why is Princess having so many cases? Or is the news media looking for the next Ruby or Diamond?

Just a guess, could it be that the PAX are not wearing masks?

1 hour ago, ontheweb said:

The two posts immediately after yours (#23 & #24) seem to contradict you. They say they were contacted after booking and received benefits or were made aware of new offers.

My post was #23.  I did not book.  I just was looking at Princess's wed site.  I was logged in.

The call came the next day.  I did not book a cruise. I know I did not say that I did not book a cruise in post #23.  But I said it in post #1.

What I was surprised by was that Princess called me and told me that they would give me a better deal/rate and  with more OBC than what was shown on their web site.

I was wondering is any one else was offered a better deal from Princess after they were contacted by a Princess agent.

I know that I am being tracked when using the internet. 

1 hour ago, memoak said:

What web site doesn’t track people who log on. Very important data

They all keep track.  But I was surprised that Princess called me.  It was a nice touch for them to reach out to me.

Just now, SantaFeFan said:

 

EVERY web site you visit is subject to being tracked. Nothing different with Princess. At least Princess is reaching out to you to provide a service rather than just mining your information to sell to third parties for profit. 

I did not mind the phone call.  I agree with you.  This was the first time it happened to me.

Princess is  keeping track of when I log into their web site.  I logged in yesterday to view a cruise that some friends of mine are going on.  ( I am not cruising now, my choice).  Today I got a phone call from Princess.  The agent (called me by name) and told me that I had visited the web site, and that she would offer me a better rate and more OBC if I booked.  I did not listen to the offer because I have no plans of traveling now. Has this happened to  any one else?

7 minutes ago, Yehootu said:

My wife and I wore our masks on our 14day Alaska cruise in May/June. DW likes to stay in our cabin and read and have peace and quiet, I was out at bars and in the hot tubs ( no masks in the tubs ). She caught Covid and was asymptomatic and I stayed negative. In Sept I attended a Hawaii football game and with all the beer drinking, didn't have a mask on much, I got it. We are pretty sure she got it from our room steward who "disappeared" 3 days before we got back to YVR. To mask or not to mask should be a passengers choice, but the crew should be wearing masks to prevent the spread. It's here and will be dealt with like the flu, yearly boosters. Not vaxed, roll the dice.

I am very sorry that both of you had covid. I hope that both of you are feeling better now.

I hope that every one recovers quickly.  

49 minutes ago, 1emerald1 said:

I am not feeling better and my dr. office referred me to the infectious disease dept. for monoclonal antibody infusion.  Got a call this morning that I qualify. I will start Remdesever infusions for 3 days in a row, starting today.  Am not looking forward to driving down to San Diego on a holiday weekend!!

I am very sorry to hear that you got Covid.  I hope that you feel better soon.

Some flowers for you.🌺🌻🌼🌷

Have a great cruise.

Sorry this was a double post.

For me one dinner is enough.   At the buffet I only take what I can eat.  If I want more, then I will  go back.  I was taught at a very early age not to waste food.

Enjoy your cruise.

I changed our way of packing about 10 years ago.  Here is the reason.  We got to the pier with our luggage. I walked our luggage over to the porter.  He just turned to put a piece of some one else luggage onto the pallet, and a bus driver grab one of my cases and was about to put it in the hold of a departing bus.  The cruise porter did yell, and got it back.  I heard the yell and turned around and saw the cruise porter get it back. after that we would do two rolling carry- on each, with extra space left in each one for things that we would buy.  Some times we would use three cases between the two of us.

I also use packing cubes and folders.  I always had plenty of clothing to wear.  These were warm weather cruises.

I don't know for sure about HAL cruise ships.  But I do keep track of the positivity rate of my area, which is above 6%.  

You have to decided what is best for you.  How comfortable you would be on a ship.  Would you be able to enjoy yourself, of worry about covid.  If covid is on land it is at sea too.  For us we have decided it is not our time to cruise right now.

Amber Cove: Sand Dollar

Antigua: Pineapple

Aruba: Dolphin

Bahamas: Conch shell

Barbados: Sandals

Belize: Binoculars

Bermuda: Long Tail Bird

Cabo: Tropical Fish

Costa Maya: Beach Chair

https://www.distores.com/charm-offer

I did love the old TV show.  And I enjoyed listing to the Love boat horn.

I like buying local hand made crafts and jewelry.  Nothing that cost much.

I am enjoying all of your blog.  I love the pictures.  About 5 years back we had a coastal cruise book. But, we had to cancel two days before we were to fly out.  I hope some day to do it.

Dear Lovethesea,

I am so very sorry to hear that you loss your husband.