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  1. I don't make reservations because I eat anytime between 7-8pm. Getting my 2 top is never an issue
  2. It's unfortunately official No idea how to get to Cohb for Rebel Tour with Pub Stop
  3. The Grand Class is my favorite class but is it the highest profit per passenger into the future?? I'm still cruising Golden & Star on POAU Golden Princess = Pacific Adventure Star Princess = Pacific Encounter Sphere layout is as bad as RCCL with interior balconies. Horrible idea
  4. Sources?? I would like to know if it's just FB, CC, or an actual traders source (like Schwabs Traders Platform ....) where those posting have actual knowledge of how it works taking outstanding FCC (expiring worthless 12/31/22) works. Otherwise it's just (as dear ole dad would say) crazy talk. Personal interest .... do I buy puts or maybe sell them to make $$s .... a spread?? But repeating, doubt this has much to do re: ordinary cruisers / investors
  5. Yes, a Hong Kong cruise line isn't happening. But Chapter 7, 11, or 13 for CCL is a stretch at this point. Most of us have been through reorganizations (Chapter 11). Sky is not falling. Look for CCL to lighten its load as older ships are going for 25m (scrap) -> 125m (bought by new lines). Crown has had propulsion issues since 2019. Dump it. As well as Grand. Yes I like the Grand but 'it's just business.' 2 more ships left its lines (Aida line). Saudis still negotiating for entire Seaborn line. Until ppl start booking with $,€,£,¥ & we clear the recession this issue will persist. But that an investment topic which has nothing to do with the end customer -- the individual cruiser Not in the eyes of the stockholders, they owe far more than they are worth Again Chapter 7, 11, or 13? .... until the stock is below $5 a share, (yes that's significant point where retirement funds cannot invest in them) I'm not worried. Finally, this F rated stock clearly belongs in the Explore portion (that which the investor can afford to lose without losing sleep) of a portfolio not the core holdings (which impact monthly / yearly earnings needed to maintain lifestyle)
  6. You do realize there's a world of difference between filing for bankruptcy and ceasing to exist, right??
  7. I did not have the ship do my laundry on 1 cruise. I used the laundry room facilities. Only took an hour
  8. Yes. Short and simple. Flying Southwest to SeaTac next Sunday. But often / usually flying 1 carrier out and another back. That's the beauty of EZAIR. Book whatever works best. Just so happens that it's SW next week
  9. Deviated a little at the luncheon. Had 1/2c potato salad, skipped pasta salad, 1/2 open face sandwich, and only 1 cookie. We'll see ... for Tuesdays luncheon have requested lemon instead of dressing for my spinach salad. 🤞
  10. On our roll call someone just posted that our 'real' port is Ringaskiddy not Cobh. So how do I get to the Heritage Centre in Cobh for a walking tour? Is there anything to do in Ringaskiddy?? Can I get to Kinsdale from there??
  11. The same option as any other redeployment for cruises 6 months out (shifting all to another ship ASAP). Not just take it off line, they need to sell it. Never comfortable while going through being redeployed (3×) but Crown had unresolved / unresolvable (?) propulsion issues as far back as 2019. CCL needs money. Sell it for scrap if no takers. Reassign crew to other vessels. Take a step back on ALL lines and lighten up staff : passenger ratio. I've only cruised 4× since restart and I was ok with: > longer wait times > absence of some beverages > no laundry / elite toiletries
  12. 32" so at least after another weekend of pizza & I've cream I didn't gain!! Found out those otter pops had 100 calories so not having those (I could go through a half doz). So my 1200 was more like 1800. Will also buy lower carb veggies. Onto another week
  13. According to online sites I should eat 1,649 calories a day to lose 1 lbs a week. From above: So basically dinner is maybe too high? But it keeps me satisfied until morning. Trying for a month to see if it works. Should take 4+ months. Supposedly https://www.calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html
  14. But transferring to another Carnival Corporation line does not bring $$s into Carnival Corp. Time to sell older ships or smaller ones that are less profitable
  15. https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/27678-another-carnival-corp-ship-sold-aidavita-to-leave-fleet.html AIDAvita gone too. Need to trim fleet
  16. This won't help the bottom line at all. Costa Luminoso -> Carnival Luminoso https://cruisefever.net/cruise-ship-switching-cruise-lines-over-to-carnival/ With all the Crown Princess issues, crown needs to go!!
  17. With current debt load and this ship having major issues perhaps they will
  18. Had 1 cup Mighty Leaf Cinnamon before I discovered ML Vanilla. My favorite. Had a pot of Bigelow Orange & Spice with every meal in MDR. Found all 3 quite good
  19. Dropped AGAIN?? 13.99 last week!! Bargain.
  20. Yes $13.99 at OnPoint which proctores any unopened test but that cost is not reimbursed by my health insurance. https://onpoint-testing.com/product/certified-teleservice-covid-testing/ FWIW the state testing site has appointments wide open ... no takers / no cost / patients choose between Antigen & PCR. I've booked 1 bc it's free but hoping I can still get the Antigen at the Drs which is still free-to-me as my insurance covers labs tests 100% and it's near my deli. Get tested, pick up deli order, have results by the time I get home
  21. I need help. What I'm doing isn't working. What's wrong with my plan: Breakfast: Granola bar Coffee w/ cream (tried milk but can't get used to it) Lunch: Yogurt parfait: 6 oz lt yogurt, 1/2c+ fresh fruit, 2T nuts for protein Dinner: Salad & more salad with drizzle lemon juice Veggie burger no bun Roasted veggies or street corn (no cheese) Dessert: otter pop instead if ice cream Snacks: carrots / cucumbers / snap peas Basically fill up on water & raw veggies Daily alternate dog park & walk with town walk (2-3 miles daily). Very little ball at night (threw back out)
  22. Site is functioning properly again
  23. Chat says "don't worry, do it onboard." There's 1 excursion where its 4 to a jeep. If I miss that I'll find 3 at M&G for a driver. Hopefully
  24. I'm having a different issue. Excursions don't come up and I wanted to secure a small group one in particular before I board. Can only see them on this month's cruise, NO excursions available on my other 2 cruises ....
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