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I’m so sorry Andrew you are going through this. Me too. This is not fun.

This is my second. They zapped the first one but the X-rays showed I had a second one. It had not bothered me until today. You would think as much pineapple juice I have been drinking in my tiki cocktails that I wouldn’t have a problem.😉

Yes you do not want to experience this. I guess I should be thankful that it is happening now and not on my cruise coming up.

They are no fun. My first one caused me more pain than I have ever experienced.

I may be getting behind on posts as I think I may have kidney stone. Lots of pain now. Drinking lots of water in hopes it will pass. Seeing my primary doc tomorrow morning but I have a feeling tonight is going to suck big time. I don’t wish this pain on anyone.

@Momof3gurlz Looks like you are having great weather. We have only been to Venice once for a cruise but never really got to see the city. Need to go back as I am loving your pictures. Have fun and thanks for posting your pictures.

Excited to watch. I am a Captain Sandy fan. That was very cool.

Live reports make me nervous in that they are only as good as the internet speeds on board. I wanted to do a “as if” but since I am having knee replacement surgery less than a week later after I get back I am going going to do it live. I can’t wait to cruise on Navigator next October to review the Bamboo Room. Unfortunately I don’t think they will be able to do the authentic tiki recipes that I’m used to to but I am ok with that.

+1 from me.

Looks like the only way to travel. Loving the pictures. Have fun but save some energy for us and Adventure.

I think Kansas City broke the internet with Taylor Swift at the Chiefs game to watch Travis Kelce. I’m not sure if they are officially dating but boy the tabloids were out in full force. Whatever it may be I hope they are both happy and having some fun.

Oh that looks tasty. I did have this in Roatan . Forget the name but it was really good.

Lime & Coconut. Curious if their Mai Tai is any good.

Well done @Jimbo!!

That’s so wrong on so many levels. I wish you could report him but he is probably just a freelancer. We have gotten approached by several drivers at airports saying they are independent and have a taxi license. They say they are cheaper than a taxi or Uber but after doing it I found out they were more expensive.

Looks like a fun time. I like Daniel’s taste in quarterbacks. Happy belated birthday. Thanks for the update. I’m sure Owen’s teams will get better. As they say in order to be the best you have to play the best. Sorry you have to be on that kind of diet. I hope it gets better for you soon.

Im not sure how old but it seems old here is a link to my Dropbox for you to download. It’s the least I can do for all your hard work. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/eqej242x4t41s2yntma53/rccl-recipeguide-training.pdf?rlkey=m5zdtpgh1s0xyehribc5cy0zh&dl=0 I saw the video about the new cocktails being invented for Icon. Boy I’d like to have that job. Keep up the great work Cheers!

Good for you that’s awesome.

Have a great cruise. I look forward to any updates and pictures you do.

Mind if I asked where you got the list? Is it their bartenders training guide? I have a old one.

Thank you for your information. We should be ok as our cruise on Adventure leaves October 21st. We are coming in two days early on the 19th so hopefully we will miss the crowds. There is a part of me that would like to see the boat show. I will check out your other links to check them out too. Yes I am disappointed that the Mai Kai will not be finished yet. Luckily we will cruise out of FLL again in April so hopefully it will be done by then.

Wow incredible pictures. Those icebergs look amazing. That happens every cruise for me. I hope you have a great celebration. Dirty the only way to go! Beautiful!! My surgeon says 20 minutes on 20 minutes off. I do the ice machine during the day but not at night. At night I have to sleep on my back which is hard because I am a side sleeper and I have to keep my leg straight and elevated. Needless to say I don’t sleep well for the first 6 weeks.

Interesting recipe. The Amaretto is meant to simulate the Orgeat. I’m not sure what the grenadine is to replace. I will want to try this. One thing I’ve learned is that Royal Caribbean’s drink recipes are pretty basic. They can’t and understandingly so can’t be a custom craft cocktail bar but they do their best with the liquors they can get. I make a version of a Old Fashioned with Melitti Amaro. I know they don’t have it so I can’t order my version. For the most part they do a great job with custom cocktails.

No problem. Thanks! I have experimented with several Mai Tai recipes. There is no way Royal can do some of the original Victor Jules Bergeron recipe from Trader Vic’s recipe. I follow as a tiki nut Kevin Crossman’s website https://ultimatemaitai.com/about/the-ultimate-mai-tai/ where he has created the closest original Mai Tai recipe: Ultimate Mai Tai Recipe ½ oz Appleton Estate Rare Casks Aged 12 Years ½ oz Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum ½ oz Plantation OFTD ½ oz Plantation Xaymaca 1 oz Lime Juice ½ oz Orgeat (Latitude 29) ½ oz Orange Curacao (Ferrand Dry Curacao) ¼ oz Demerara Syrup (BG Reynolds) Garnish with mint sprig and spent lime shell This recipe is awesome and I highly recommend it. I am anxious to try Royal’s version and compare.

Just got our first total wine here in Kansas City. Need to get there. I ended up finding it at a Whole Foods store. Hey did you ever post Royals version of the Mai Tai? I’m curious how good it is. As a tiki freak I love the authentic tiki recipes.