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@kazu Jacqui Yikes on the fall but I’m glad you’re “OK.” And that you have a generator and it works. 😉 @HAL Sailer Melisa {{{{HUGS}}}} Busy day today. It’s a good thing I looked at my work email last night. I was asked to bring in donuts this morning for the all staff meeting with the BIG boss. I think it was a good visit. I had to leave after lunch to babysit (I do this every week) so I missed the close out meeting. I’m sure I’ll hear how it went soon. I hope everyone stays warm and safe in all the storms.

No problem boarding the ship but you may have a problem if you are flying (and NCL booked your flights).

Good morning Dailyites! Thank you for the HAL fleet report and all the daily information. It’s going to be a busy day for me. I’ll only work a few hours this morning and then it’s go, go, go. My GF and her mom will be in town so we are having lunch. Then to see another GF to drop off some treats on my way to my hair appointment. After that I pick up my DMiL to get our pedicures. And dinner afterwards. The hair appointment was a last minute change. It was originally scheduled for Friday but the BIG boss is coming for a visit tomorrow. So I thought (almost too late!) that I should change the appointment to look my best. I originally wasn’t going to go to the office (it’s not my regular day) but I volunteered (silly me, I should have kept my mouth shut) to pick up lunch. I hope everyone has a great day and this winter weather doesn’t get too bad where you live. Prayers for the Care List and Cheers for the Celebration List. Thank you all for caring and sharing. Stay safe and healthy everyone.

Praying for a safe drive, both going there and coming home. 🙏

I’m so sorry. 😢

HAL is SO inconsistent! 😳

Sharing my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. Prayers for you and your family. 🙏

Fair winds and following seas! 🙂

Bon Voyage! 🙂

My mistake, I thought it was $16.50. That’s weird. I was on the NS last month and prepaid my gratuities (not part of a package). This is my statement on the cabin TV:

I’ve heard that even if you prepay the crew gratuities, HAL does not “lock you in.” But on a 7-day cruise it will only be a $3.50 total increase.

Fair winds and following seas. 🙂

Good morning. I’ll be back to work (from home) today in a bit. Happy Tuesday! 🙂

Mornin’ family! I made French toast for breakfast and getting ready to watch the Tournament of Roses Parade (starts at 8 am PST). Then later I’m visiting my friend (and bringing poke bowls) who got out of the hospital Friday evening. Amen.

Rabbit 🐰 rabbit 🐰 white rabbit 🐇

Yes for my first post. 😡 Same for me. 😉 So I just logged out, closed the browser, and logged back in. Let’s see what happens now… Nope, still had to prove I’m a human. 🤷🏻‍♀️😡

Thank you for the Fleet Report and Daily information. I haven’t been able to stay up on NYE until midnight for years. I’ll watch the ball drop in Times Square on ABC’s “Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024” and be in bed shortly after 9pm. Hope everyone has a safe and happy NYE. Wishing everyone a healthy and prosperous 2024. And lots of cruises!

Bon Voyage! 🙂

Bon Voyage! 🙂

Fair winds and following seas. 🙂

We were on the Nieuw Statendam earlier this month and had Club Orange. It is worth it if you get it when booking your cruise and get a cabin upgrade. And on a Pinnacle Class ship (for the separate dining room). I took advantage of the cabin upgrade: I wanted a V cabin so I booked a VH, bought CO, and got a free upgrade to my V. All through my wonderful TA. Hananto (waiter), Nana (asst waiter), and Siri (Asst Maitre D) made our Club Orange dining experience wonderful. We had the same table for breakfast and dinner (there were 6 in our party). Ate in the MDR once for brunch. So between the cabin upgrade and CO dining, it was SO worth it! (I’m 4* so already get priority access.) And of course the Club Orange tote bag. 😉

So nice to finally put faces to names. 😉 Had one more nice breakfast in CO dining, then went back to the cabin to gather our things and disembark the ship. Hotel shuttle came right away (13 min). We packed the truck and we’re on the road by 9:30am. Should be about 6 hours with gas and other breaks.

Well, all good things must come to an end. We missed HMC yesterday because of the weather but DM and I weren’t planning on getting off the ship. DS and her DH had a shorex that was refunded. Our port fees were returned. The plan is to have breakfast in the CO dining room, then find our luggage, take the hotel shuttle back to get the truck, pack everything into the truck, and drive to Jacksonville. I’m continuing my vacation by spending a few days with my DM, DS, and her DH at their house. DM and I will fly to CA early Wed morning. Haven’t had time to read the FR & D. Hope everyone is doing well. I hope to catch up by Christmas. Take care!