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@Greenpea2 I was so sorry to read about your Dad.  I, too, have not been on the thread lately, and just caught up.  Peace to you and your family, and may he rest in it.

So happy to have caught this before you actually get on the ship this time!!  Another Tribe member "cruising" with you.  Can't wait til "we" leave!

@Von & John I am so very sorry for your loss.  

Thanks, Willdra for another fabulous and hysterical cruise.  Thank you for your time...and yes...WHEN is your next cruise?

8 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said:

OK Tribe looking for fellow Tribe members input/two cents worth.

 

You all know I am retired, of the "older work" generation.  What I am looking for is input from those still working as to resume etiquette these days.  I admit I am not up to speed on the new generation that is why I am asking.

 

When I see someone post on their resume "my life does not revolve around work"....yes that is an actual post.  Then every other job posting states "career break"....meaning not working......

 

Back in my hay day those were red flags.

 

Today I saw an article on the internet that folks are looking for $79k to accept a job....sigh

Career break??   Unbelievable!!  I'm with you, those statements are an absolute red flag!  I guess I don't understand today's up and coming generation either...and I am younger than you (in my mid-50s).  I think I would laugh out loud if I saw that on a resume of something I was interviewing!  Truly makes me worry about our future here in the greatest country in the world.

Looking forward to following!  Have a great cruise!

Loving another Willdra review!!  Great writings!!  Thank you for sharing your vakay with us!

On 7/14/2023 at 11:54 AM, sid_9169 said:

JinxyB is scouting for crazy stuff on board the NCL Joy, and just sent me a picture probably not appropriate for Cruise Critic... For those of you who follow the Sid's Ay Tee El FB page, you can find it over there...

 

In other news: we're having Chili's for Free Lunch Friday... C'mon, sing that song! "Chili's baby back ribs, Chili's baby back ribs"...

@sid_9169 I am trying to catch up on this (am still on pg 675), but I just requested to join the "other" page noted above...please accept?!?  My name is Tracy...

@sid_9169 Fabulous Live as always.  Sorry, I was out of town and missed it really being "live".  Glad I caught up...now to tackle catching up on The Tribe...

Just caught up...great Live so far Andrew!  I will add my wishes for a Happy Anniversary to you and Lisa!

Looking forward to your report!  Safe travels and bon boyage!

Can't wait to "travel" with you!  Safe travels!

On 4/16/2023 at 11:18 AM, Azulann said:

Yea, I am looking forward to your posts about Salsa etc excursion in Cozumel ! 

Love your luggage!  

Your Eden dinner looks fabulous. Now I want lobster. But its is snowing here in the North today.

So enjoy your trip reports as always. I feel like I am on a cruise with you when I read them. 

I forgot, but which ship will you be on when you and Jeremey go to Europe this fall? 

If you  are stopping in Liverno and want to do a private tour including wine tasting. I have the best guide ever. He is a sommelier/ tour guide in Tuscany. 

 

Charla,  excellent trip report as always!!  Am sad it will be a few months before your next one!

@Azulann we will be in Livorno in November and looking for something interesting to do there other and Florence/Pisa.  May I send you an email or would you be willing to send me your guide's info? s a d e b u d at a o l. com

@MeganGC1983 I have been looking forward to "cruising with you" on Celebrity!  We have sailed them a couple of times and love love love the product.  Have an awesome cruise and can't wait to "board with you".  PS--FLL is not pretty right now...runways and taxi areas underwater.  Yesterday was brutal here.  Hope all is resolved by tomorrow morning!

Another great trip report by Charla.  Thanks for taking us along on your Mommy/MinnieMe cruise!

Finally caught up...maybe now I can get some work done.  Wouldn't mind being on the FOB2 cruise, especially if not over spring break! Hope everyone has safe travels this weekend.  

@sid_9169Call your current doctor's office, they should be able to confirm whether or not they are still in network.  If they are not, perhaps they can recommend a new doctor, and perhaps get you "in" with them ASAP??

@MeganGC1983I totally second Antoine's in New Orleans!  One of my all time favs anywhere!!

4 hours ago, smokey01 said:

Do you remember if the buffet bar had sparkling wine and/or Prosecco?

Yes, I drank my fair share of Prosecco while dining in the buffet area in January.  😀

Jumped over from The Tribe to follow.  Enjoy your cruise!

Hi Charla, so glad to see you're cruising again!  Looking forward to another "cruise" with you!

@wbinghamFWIW, we sailed on the Mera in January...1st time on MSC.  We had many issues with their website, IT, customer service before hand.  We were a group of 7.  We ALL decided MSC would be a one and done because of it.  Then we sailed.  We truly enjoyed the cruise, the service (bar service was a little spotty and wonky) was good, staff very friendly and the food was much better than reported on these MSC boards.  We are actually considering longer cruises now with MSC. Hope same goes for you.

Another GREAT @sid_9169review!  Will join the others in saying I'm so glad you took "Sid" time, and so happy you had a "friend" to play with!

Congrats on the promotion!  Following...looking forward to your report.

I was on the Mera cruise right before the OP's.  It was our first time on MSC and we were with a group of 7.  We were quite apprehensive based on reviews but we were delighted with the cruise.  Was it perfect, no.  The lines for drinks at the bars was terrible, very slow service with little to no bar servers in most lounges.  The Pub and the Sky lounge, however,  service was excellent.  We found those too late, which is typical on a short 3 nighter...lol. We found the food in the MDR was good to very good, which differs from many reports on CC.  Had no issue with the buffet for lunch.  Overall, the staff was very friendly.  Our cabin steward was not great but not awful either.  We agree that a short cruise  is not the best way to judge a line.  We enjoyed it enough to consider a longer sailing with MSC!

Tracie, another great blog!  Thank you for taking the time.  We are on the Enchanted in November but may squeeze in a Sky cruise before then!