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Off topic - does anyone know what this lock is for? Or is it missing the front plate where you tap your key? 3 cabins near-ish mine have these. One of the cabins has a decorated door, so it looks like someone is in it.

Yes there is a fridge and it cools very well.

Tirrinia is the brand. We bought them on eBay. Can absolutely say they do not leak and the ice is lasting.

Here's the cabin pix I did get - oops, forgot the pix so here they are. Terrazzo bands and invite were waiting for us - they'll be well used. Nice view from balcony, of course. Fun Times and Canadiandeclarations form were waitingfor us.

Here's the cabin pix I did get. We're in a Portside aft wrap; holds 2 people. We have beds separated and there's adequate room to move around except by the closet (there are 3) - very tight using the farthest closet - the one in the corner by the nightstand. That's the one for hanging clothes. The center closet has shelves that fold up and rods, but one of the shelves is broken, so we only have 1. The next closet has 3 drawers, the safe and 2 shelves. Well, there's really 3 shelves, but the life vests live on 1 of them. That's plenty of room for us. Where we find storage lacking is with the nightstands. There is only a door w/one open space. It would be so much more functional (and what we're used to on another cruiseline) if there was a drawer at the top then the open space. I like to put my glasses, chapstick, book, etc in the drawer so they're easy to get to and no fear of rolling off in turbulence. We are using the little "shelf" above the bed for those things and it works fine except w/my shoulder, I can't reach the stuff and have to remember to place things where I can reach them w/my right arm. Oh look - therabands! I brought them for shoulder therapy. There's no electrical outlet by the bed; there's 1 USB outlet & 1 C outlet. We brought a long cord that we run behind the pillow for DS to use to charge her phone. 2 chairs, 1 table, 1 lounger = 1 nice balcony!! Kleenex and Animal Art live in the window. Not enough room by sink for the Kleenex.

Continuing on w/1st day to get caught up. Once we said hello to Edewa, we joined the longest line we've had so far - the line to the elevator. We all know that's always the worst since many elevators are being used for 🧳. And I'm good with that - luggage is a key component to a good cruise.🛳️ Although it felt like eternity, I thought it took about 30 min to get through the line and onto on elevator. Looking at the time stamps, that's exactly how long it took to get to our cabin, so not bad. We were told that although cabins weren't ready, we could go drop our carry-on (we had 1 w/DS cokes & my computer) then head to the Lido. Well, surprise - we had keys & cabin was screaming for us to come in!! That was 30 min after stepping onboard. If you're keeping track - we boarded 1 hour early and cabin was ready early, so Win, Win - we're off to a good start!! Cookies always feel like home; these will be enjoyed slowly as there were non when we went into Cherries on Top today. Water and OJ also waiting on us. Glad we brought packable ice coolers as no ice bucket available; Stewart says he'll keep them full for us. Loaded 'em up w/cokes & water and he filled them the rest of the way with ice. They fit nicely under the desk. Seem to be a lot of cabin photos posted, so I didn't do many, but if there is something specific you want to see, just let me know and I'll snap it for you. We did take a few photos of Inside & Coves as we made our way to the elevator. Elevators are super easy to use and work well if one pushes the correct number of times and if no "hitchhikers" jump on. The panel (call button) will be either on the wall next to the elevator door or on a column just in front of it. It's motion activated - the screen comes on when it "sees" you stand in front of it, so don't try to use it from the side. Just push the floor one time for each person in your party. The elevator number (it's really a letter) you're assigned to will be displayed. No buttons to push when you get in the elevator. Easy peasy. 🤭

We ate at the Steakhouse last night, so we didn't see the MDR menu. I will take pictures for you when we eat there. FWIW, the Steakhouse was excellent! Beef sliders to start, courtesy of the chef.

All the days are good ones; citizenship is very important Like the food, pass on the drink. Was in Taormina during the ill-fated cruise June 2017. No idea of the temp; looks like a beautiful day in the making. Prayers 🙏 and positive thoughts for all.

Yes, all those big hooks are there and very handy for large items. All walls except the "wood" around the mirror and the padded headboard are magnetic, including the door. That's the excursion ticket envelope held in place w/hook magnet on the inside and outside of the door, so our door is magnetic, as is bathroom door. It must vary be location. We are aft wrap, for reference.

I had to explain to DS why the yellow stack really is the right ship - she insisted Driver took us to the wrong port.

Oh my, @MsTabbyKats that's a whole lot of pressure, lol. Early reports on slippery floor at Lido - did not seem slippery; tile is honed, not polished, which helps a lot. Saw some spilled coffee this morning that was starting to dry, so it had been there a while. But if it had sugar in it, that might help it be more sticky and less slippery. Seriously though, I have not noticed it to be slippery due to the tile being honed, but have only been in 1 area, so I'll follow up. The lines have not been bad at all. Lunch yesterday, less than 10 minutes; this morning 8am, no line at all (coffee line was the worst at 5 people). We're going to the Terrazzo Sea Day Brunch so won't see today's lunch line, but I will follow-up on that, too.

Wow - so much catching up to do. Finally got internet to work, so should now be good to go. Probably will break this up into a couple posts to maintain some sort of order. But who knows, maybe I will channel my inner duck and go all willy nilly. Love that episode of "Two and a Half Men" Jake's not wrong - ducks do go all willy nilly. 😅 Line was not bad at the terminal; driver averted a small potential disaster by convincing the traffic director he needed to drop us off upper level, not lower. Just a few cars ahead of us, then we were out, "yes, Mr Porter, I'd love to give you some $$ in exchange for ensuring my bags go with me," and in after confirming DS soda (that was strange - I don't use "soda" everything is "coke" to me) is in her carry-on. Oh - 3 ships here, we had seen 2 were planned, so an extra 1 got added, but still not much traffic. And we're boarding. This IS happening!!👏 They let us on more than an hour ahead of our check in time. And Edewa was happy to see us. We're so happy 😊 to see you, too!!

Hey, Roy, yes I am. No talk about possibilities, so 🤞 we were rolling a little last night, enough to make it look like a bunch of Drunk Walkers, but not too bad. This morning, fairly smooth.

Definitely collect rocks - now I can celebrate each port. Like the quote. Pass on the food, would try the drink, not been to the port. Waiting for driver to take us to the port. Prayers to all. Baby Murphy and family 🙏

Yippee!! It's finally here - Today's the day my ship leaves!! 🛳️ Carnival won't give me a countdown due to the site maintenance, so I can't prove it, but it's really happening. 🥳 View while waiting for breakfast; ride scheduled for 10:45, so we'll keep this view til then. ⛅ ☁️ but not raining, good weather for boarding a ship.

Just went through Times Square. Bright lights, traffic and people, of course!! DS is thrilled. And there's a free concert in Bryant Park that we passed - it was very well attended. Motorcycles going through same time as us, very cool. Wish we could have grabbed some food, smelled so good. Picture is not good; I took it as we were driving by, but gives a feel I hope for how lively it was. Many Mexican flags waving everywhere.

Yeah, maybe; I think I may have changed my mind - they get both, window gets the one to the left and aisle gets the one on the aisle. That's fair.

I'm snuggled in watching everyone else board. Oh no - guy in middle seat is an arm rest bully - you know the kind that constantly nudges your arm til it falls off then locks his in place. Not cool, not cool. Lady has the line jammed up cuz she doesn't know how to read the rows. Then she insisted she needed her bag so it could match her seat location. Oh bother. Guy in seat across the aisle is going to be disappointed - he's in my sister's seat and WILL have to move; she does not enjoy a middle seat. Going to reinstall the AA app so I can catch a 🎥 🎦 🎬 and hopefully sleep 💤 😴 a bit. See y'all in NY!!

Waiting, waiting, not so patiently waiting. They're working to let us on. Just not fast enough for me 🙂 definitely no upgrade - I went from 13 to 16. But I have an aisle, so I'm good.

Do y'all think I'm ready? Just need a shuttle driver who says he's on his way. LET'S GO!!

Oh gosh - way too busy to make a hat today, not sure I have skills to make one any other day. Caregivers - so deserving every day 👏🌟 The quote - hmm... Pass on the food, maybe yes to the drink, not been to Fuji. 73 heading to 84, 90s next week. The break from triple digits has been awesome! Busy busy work this morning, shuttle driver arrives 12:15, plane leaves at 2:25 & shows to be on time. Thank goodness - I've read too many reports of canceled flights. AA did change mine, but at least we're flying. Packed therabands to continue shoulder work while I'm gone. Prayers and positive thoughts to all Extra 🙏 for Baby Murphy and family and to all Dailyites who need them.

Ooh that's encouraging - you must have enjoyed Venezia to have 3 more ahead. That's exciting!

Thank you!! No upgrade for me, AA says I'm 13 in line, hope someone drops - not sure I'm keen to hop on a plane marked as #13. 🫣 Flight shows to still be on time - YAY!!

Yes - bonus points👏🌟 for being the first to Name That Tune!! Nobody got yesterday's "Leaving on a Jet Plane."

Well, of course I can't sleep, so I rearranged the suitcases 🧳and added the boots. The Upgrade Fairy has not paid me a visit, but there is some time tomorrow. Carnival says fun is only a day away. 🎶 I never really cared for that song. Alright, gonna try this sleep thing again.😴 Oh - now the other week is gray. Strange