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Lucy has decided to try our new pool lounger cushions. We had to replace the ones that were 9 years old due to wear and tear. The chairs and lounger are the originals. 
 

Looks like she approves. 
 

44 minutes ago, helen haywood said:

Thank you so much to those who expressed sympathy!  I wasn’t going to post it here until I got home and had more idea of next steps…

Just catching up. I’m so sorry that this happened.  From your description it sounds as things went as well as possible, even though it is a terrible situation.

11 hours ago, DragonOfTheSeas said:

I was amused by the McDonald's.  When we were in Estonia the guide referred to the McDonald's as the American Embassy. LOL😁

Tim Hortons is the Canadian Embassy.😀

3 hours ago, twangster said:

 

Royal is so inconsistent with the suite product across the fleet.  Only newer ships include Voom with full suites.  Makes no sense.  

Especially when the older ships now have Starlink. 

3 hours ago, DragonOfTheSeas said:

I feel the same about this.  I do not sail in full suites very often.  However, there is really no incentive on an older ship.  There are so few benefits it doesn't justify the cost.  Voom is something they could offer.  I get there is no space or number of potential guests for a Coastal Kitchen on these ships.   

Agreed, espically when the older ships are currently charging what suites used to cost on Oasis and Quantum class. When they were priced more economically I didn’t think about it like how I do today. 

6 hours ago, Funbobby68 said:

Hey all sail next week on adventure OTS , hoping not to miss the Canuck , Edmonton games , any suggestions on how to stream them , or any chance they would be on the tv onboard . I know two Canadian teams , might be a hard sell from east coast sailing 

Does Adventure have a playmakers?  I have seen games there. 

@Jimbo I saw an ice store/house like that in Arkansas.  People going fishing would fill their coolers right from the slide. I guess if one was going to a party would do the same. 

2 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

OMG!!!!

 

 

It will be very hard going back to Royal.  More details later.

Dress code and flow rider, my two questions.😂

6 minutes ago, little britain said:

Thank you again for your comments -

 

to those who we will never know who helped, the ladies at the airport to called the police, the Swiss police who restrained the guy until the Spanish police turned up, the lady in the hotel who gave us an upgrade when she heard our story, the waiter in the restaurant who gave us free shots… the kindness of strangers. God bless you. 

 

The Consulate have processed our Emergency Travel docs (£100pp if you ever need one!) and we can collect at 11am tomorrow. Booked on the first possible flight after that outta here! 

This little shindig will cost close to £2000 once we have added up hotel/ flight/ emergency travel docs/ new passports/ new glasses for me/ new sunglasses for DH/ meals/ excess parking fines… 🤞insurance pays up.

And to the Albanian low life scum thieves. 
Karma bites back

It is good too see others rise to your bad situation.  Karma will call on those Albanians one day. 

15 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

@A&L_Ont

 

Happy Birthday to Owen 💐

14 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

It is Owen's birthday? One more thing I missed around here.

14 hours ago, DaniDanielle said:

Happy Birthday to Owen🎉

13 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

@A&L_Ont. Happy Birthday to Owen🎉🎆

12 hours ago, akcruz said:

@Luckynana Happy Birthday to your girls

 

@A&L_Ont Happy Birthday to Owen

 

🎉🎁🎂

4 hours ago, grapau27 said:

@A&L_Ont.

Happy birthday Owen.

1 hour ago, Momof3gurlz said:

It was a very busy week for us here. I hosted a baby ‘sprinkle’ for middle DD Jessica on Saturday. I’d never heard the term but it’s a small, intimate baby shower given when someone is having a second or subsequent baby.  Cristina and her family from PA came up for the weekend and we all went out to dinner after the sprinkle. Sunday morning we had everyone here for Cinco de Mayo brunch. 
So with all that, I’ve been reading along just haven’t had time to comment much. 
@Luckynana Happy Belated Birthday to your twin daughters. 
@A&L_Ont Happy Belated Birthday to Owen. 
@Sea Dog glad to see it looks like your trip is working out great.  

Thank-you everyone for the Owen Birthday wishes.  He had a great day yesterday. 

8 hours ago, laurieal said:

Guys!

 

I’m seeing my cat, today!! 😁 

 

Safe travels today. Thanks for bringing us along. 

2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

How was the Windjammer?

I was thinking about the muster drill

2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

My kind of cake.

 

Love it. 

4 hours ago, Jimbo said:

Dinner last night at Moore Street Oyster Bar. Had Crab Balls,  Fried Shrimp and Wings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Those food photos. 🤩

A great reward day. 

2 hours ago, BND said:

I got Shringrix when I was about 58 and I'm now 64.  From what I've read, there may be a booster as new data comes out as the protection lasts 7-10 years.   I haven't seen anything that says you can't get the vaccine again later.  I reacted to both shots with lethargy and a sore arm.  I felt like I had the flu for 24 hours with each shot.

My arm is a bit sore today but I’m active and about doing things.
 

I’ll take this discomfort compared to what people with shingles go through.

4 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

Does this help?

 

I was down to my last $20 - actually $17.90 according to the picture - when Heidi replenished my gambling funds. I forgot to take an "after" picture when she was done be "stunned" but it was several hundred dollars. Enough to keep me going thru the night & into the next day until I could redistribute my wealth to other various slot machines.

 

Adding another Heidi fan @A&L_Ont

 

Heidi, gotta love her even when you lose to her. 

My arm is a bit sore.  They took blood for normal stuff but the shingles shot has a bit of a kick. 

Who needs a little Lucy fix. This was her acting up about 30 minutes ago. Thankfully I still have all my fingers. 
 

1 hour ago, Luckynana said:

 

Today marks 43 years since my Dad died at the age of 61.  He was a Foreman working on the 2nd Avenue Subway project when he fell down 25 feet, head first.  He was a very healthy, strong man who never smoked in his life.  He remained in a coma for a week before finally passing, which was a Blessing, due to his extensive injuries.  

So sorry to read this about your dad. 

2 hours ago, h20skibum said:

Now, something just seemed off.  Maybe if someone can figure it out, they could Point out what it is.  

Maybe it’s really cold in the store?

8 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

It needs some bling at the top for the light, other than that I agree that OB needs one. 😁

7 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

I'll need to coordinate the color of my toe nails.

Forget the nails. How about a 3 carrot diamond for the light house lamp. 😂

@Ocean Boy I was on Louis Vuitton looking for something for Mother’s Day.  I came across their Light House purse, from the Nautical Collection. I cut out the price to avoid bringing on any heart palpitations.

Lucy is waiting for the next update with bated breath. 
 

1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

Most likely not the greatest place to ask this question but has anyone ever taken a Rick Steves  Tour?

 

We are looking to take  Best of Europe in 21 Days Tour in the fall of 2025

 

 https://www.ricksteves.com/tours/europe/europe-21-days#tour-dates

 

The tour groups are small, 24 to 28 people which I think would make it nice.

 

We have canceled our side by side cruises we had planned for this May to Europe and Norway Fjords Cruises.

 

Just though for traveling that far to Europe we wanted to see and do more then we could ever do on cruise stops.

 

Granted this wouldn't get us to Norway, but at a later time we might do a cruise up that way in the future.

 

Anyone here ever taken one of their tours?

Lisa always founds his show to be boring, but I loved them. I think your philosophy is correct in doing a land tour VS cruises and going to Norway separately. 

2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

Yet folks who post on these boards justify every cutback by RCI because of the shutdown and debt while management takes care of itself.

I hear you.

Maybe the increase is their portion of the tip pooling.😉😂

9 minutes ago, RFerrington said:

Nice to have John back !

I'm sure Laura misses him, but I selfishly love that she posts his photos and reflections for us at home.