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If you are getting the Key, you each will have a one device Voom package. If you changed your mind and are just getting a one device Voom package, any one device can be connected at any time and will receive texts from home if connected. The app works on the ship wifi and will work for the phone that is not using Voom.

We allowed the waiter to choose our meals and got thirteen courses. Many of the appetizers are one or two bites. He brought three entrees for the two of us, which was too much. We had three desserts. We will choose our favorites on our next visit but I think letting them give you the whole experience the first time is a good idea.

@dani negreanu Happy Birthday Dani! I hope you had a wonderful day! Can't wait to see pictures from your trip.

It makes complete sense that she needed to speak to you and verify it was you.

You are going to have to talk to the TA about all of this as they know what rate was booked and its restrictions. There is a kids sail free sale going on right now that might allow you to book for just taxes and fees. You also say you have a solo, you could look to add the baby to that cabin but have them sleep in the parents cabin. You are going to have to talk to the TA to find out which is the cheapest route to go.

It depends on the bartender, some will fill the cup no questions asked, others will want to see your sea pass card to verify that you actually have a soda package. People bring on cups from a previous cruise and try to get away without buying a package. We just have our sea pass in our hand to show that we have a package. Not a big deal.

I like watching the actually sailing, not too much of a fan of the crews they have had. Hopefully, this season is better.

Okay all you Below Deck fans, the preview for the new season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht is up on the Bravo website. Captain Glen, Gary, Colin and Daisy are all back for another season. Here is a link if anyone is interested. https://www.bravotv.com/below-deck-sailing-yacht/season-4/videos/your-first-look-at-below-deck-sailing-yacht-season-4

Don't over think it. Just bring them with you and tip as you go. Just think of it as your Mom's contribution to your cruise fun. 🙂

@Ozark_Kid You are in my thoughts and prayers.

We are just getting really heavy rain and winds so far. We are on the edge of where the are saying 3-6 inches and 6-10 inches of snow once it does turn to snow but we will see. I hope it stays rain too but we will see. Supposed to flip around lunchtime.

Bartender remembers our names and drinks preferences without using two dollar bills.

Yes, two dollar bills are legal tender but they are not something you see used. They were reintroduced to eliminate the need for lots on one dollar bills and it never caught on. 1's, 5's, 10's, and 20's are what you received as change in stores. I can't tell you the last time I saw a two dollar bill in a store, they just aren't something people use everyday.

It better not be a lot of snow! DH is supposedly flying out tomorrow for a business trip and son hurt his back playing rugby! Rain/snow mix does not work well with snow blowers.

Nice idea but how were they going to cash in the ticket if they won? Unless you were going to do it for them, it would have been hard for them to get any winnings.

No, kids can't hang out and watch. Casino staff will ask them to leave. They are allowed to walk through if going to another venue but they won't be able to watch. Maybe the kids could go to the kids club for a while.

The crew appreciate the tips but the dollar coins that some like to give and the two dollar bills are not something they can easily use in port. I wouldn't go out of my way to buy two dollar bills at the bank for a cruise but if I have them, like you do, I wouldn't hesitate to use them as tips. If I happened to be going to the bank, I would likely change them into ones and fives.

Prohibited list says no sports gear which is a very broad statement that they might say covers paddle boards. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/prohibited-items-onboard-policy

Do you have a link to support that statement? The cruise line requires people to be on the ship 90 minutes prior to sailing and states it on their website. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/cruise-ship-port-arrival-time

When we have MTD, we never have to slip anyone a tip to get the same server and table everynight. We go the first night and find a table we like and waitstaff we like. When we leave that first night, we stop at the desk on the way out and ask for that table and staff for the rest of the week. Never an issue, no money changes hands.

I stay away from FB Marketplace, too many horror stories. Many communities have yard sale groups that are for their town. I have posted stuff on that before, cash only, driveway pickup only or meet at the Police station meeting spot that has a camera. My town also has an everything free group that is only for people in the town. They limit how many items you can pickup each week so no one hoards all the good stuff. They also allow ISO posts (in search of) that allows people to post what they need and helps push people to get rid of the stuff they are holding onto. With the FB group run by a local and moderated, they run out anyone who is breaking the rules.

There have been a couple of threads about this as some are seeing suite missing from their set sail pass and also their C&A status. One person had to show their invoice at the port to be allowed into the suite area. Seems to be a recent change from a software update which might not have been a planned change.

I would not sell Florida yet. You haven't even been able to stay there because of taking care of your parents. I would hold onto it until you actually get a chance to stay there and see if you like it. If you decide it is too small, then start looking for something you might like better. Don't make a rash decision you might regret. Also consider filing for an extension on the taxes so you can just slow down and allow yourself to grieve and allow your wrist to heal. I know you have to get things in order for your sister but think of yourself too.

I enjoy avocado toast at home but have only seen guacamole on toast in the WJ. Have you seen sliced avocado in the WJ?

I just added the link to the other discussion. I always have my invoice, so will show that if needed.