INeedAMaiTai

On 7/21/2020 at 5:26 PM, alidor said:

I think this is an ad for that company not a comment from someone.

Not an ad, just like their stuff and wondering if anyone here does also.  But, if they wanted to pay me to promote it, I would be all about that.  HAH!

Though my December cruise was cancelled, we moved our paid amount plus the 25%, yesterday to the next payment for our cruise in July of 2021.  ALSO, Princess just called today and gave us a "complementary" specialty restaurant dinner for my party of 9 next year.  It's the little things that keep me going with hope!  And now I can eat steak!  HAH!

Also, isn't it kind of early to determine what's happening in December?

1 minute ago, cvpends said:

We all need a MaiTai after this news 😪🍹

Right?!  OH WAIT.... the bars are closed in Southern California....  

SOOOOO bummed!!!  I thought December would be a safe month....UGH!  Now I have to break the news to my 10 year old.... This SUCKS!!!

WEAR YOUR DAMN MASK, PEOPLE!!!!

I'm looking for something to do with my blind and disabled mother (so no "sightseeing" or walking tours), that would also be fun for my 14 and 8 year old daughters.  Maybe a beach near the port where we don't have to spend all day?  Something to get us off the ship.  Also, I can always take my mom back to the ship and go venture out with just my two daughters.  Any ideas?  I know this is a difficult question.

Those poor wines!!! I would have given them a nice home!

I just booked hotel reservations for my trip in July of next year.  I know, not as close as yours, but the popular hotels were already filled and most of the overly expensive ones were also.  A YEAR OUT!!!!  Luckily I did find one that will do, but you might want to call the actual hotel that you are planning on staying in and see what they think (plus, booking through the actual hotel is better and easier to work with rather than something like Expedia because they are happy to work with you).

Anyone else have their bathing suits?!  They are amazing and have developed a cult following.  I am new to the line, but already have four suits.  Just wondering if there were any fused sisters who cruise?

Hello, my people.  I have missed you.  My computer was having issues and for some reason was not able to type or something.  I have no idea, all I know it is fixed now.  I think I'm up a lb total, but down in the long run, if that makes sense.  I've been working out more and doing way more weights so some of it must be water and possibly muscle.  They shut the gyms down again in Orange County, which wasn't surprising, so I'm back to garage workouts.  It is what it is; just wish I had a/c in there!

Have you checked with your roll call?

Hello everyone!!!  I had stayed the same as of Thursday morning, but then celebrated my 40th birthday on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and yesterday!  Definitely back on track this morning!  Ugh...My body is like in sugar, booze, carb hangover!  I feel drained and just want to sleep.  Isn't it crazy how our bodies really do hate bad food?!  

9 minutes ago, melmar02 said:

 

@INeedAMaiTai we got the kids the Ring Fit Adventure game since they aren't in any sports right now. They love it and keep telling me I should do it too. My son (he's 8 ) told me he was so sore from all the squats he did the other day. 🤣 I'm planning on getting them one of the Just Dance games next - maybe I'll do that one with them. 

That's awesome!!!  The Ring Fit is the one I want and I can't find it anywhere (for less than $100.00).  I love that they are making games to get people moving!

So, this'll be random, I got the fitness boxing on my Nintendo Switch and that "game" has me so sore this morning!  I started on Saturday and now I can barely do my hair because my arms and back are so sore.  I assume it's a good sore, so we will see.  They have another fitness game I want to get but no one has it in stock anywhere.

Anyhoo, have a great Monday, everyone!

On 6/27/2020 at 3:29 PM, Belle said:

 

Diana I know just sad and scary about this virus. Why won't people wear masks? Is it that hard? NO

 

It is SO ridiculous!  I do HR for a company and one of our employees (been with the company for over 25 years) was ready to be  fired for not wearing a mask in the office.  She signed her Covid Practices contract saying "this goes against my personal rights".  Really?!  She ended up keeping her job and wearing a mask.  It's really NOT that big of a deal, but people are so angry that they have to.  I'm only going to the grocery store and have to wear one, ok, no problem...  UGH!  I just want this virus gone!

Happy Thursday everyone!  I thought this morning that today is the mondayist thursday ever!  I'm ready for this week to be done!  I happen to be down like 3 lbs though, but its all water weight from pmsing last week.  CW 165.2 GW 150

We are now required to wear our masks while working (I run a property management office) and I feel like I can't breathe all day, but I do what is right.

Great job, Jenny on being down. Even that amount since April is great!  

Pac, Wine, and Jo, staying the same is awesome!  And Robin, I think you stayed the same too... that tiny amount is just a big poo waiting to happen. 🤣

Thanks for the great poem, as always, Belle.  I love the way your brain works.

I can't believe this is our last June weigh in!  I swear, didn't we just have Easter?

Keep it up, ladies.  You are amazing!

5 hours ago, ExploringTheGlobe said:

Since it is a 4 day cruise out of Los Angeles, a stop in the Bahamas wouldn't even be possible.....

Unless the ship went REALLY fast!  Like going through the Panama Canal in like 20 minutes. HAH!🤣

43 minutes ago, bookmama22 said:

If any of your planned ports are Nassau in the Bahamas, don't expect it to be port stop as usual. Just read an article in which the harbormaster or port director was interviewed and he said that they will not permit cruise ship passengers to disembark and wander around at will as has been the norm since cruising began I suppose. Not sure what they were proposing to do to handle the port stop... so stay tuned as I don't think this will be the only one with information like this.

Nope!  Just easy from LA, San Diego, Ensenada, and back to LA.

Just now, ExploringTheGlobe said:

That is the one! 

We'll have to find each other.  I'll be the one with a cocktail in hand, escorting my blind mother around, and a fun 11 year old.  We aren't hard to miss.🤣

28 minutes ago, WAMarathoner said:

Is it the one stopping in Catalina and Ensenada?  If so, it was way too short, but a nice getaway.

 

In Catalina, we climbed to the top of the mountain (bring water) and then came down right into the botanical gardens.  Was a nice hike.  We took the $2 city trolley to the starting point -- the driver is a local and she gave everyone a wonderful tour.

 

If we didn't have to have a flight attached to it, I'd definitely do it again and again. 

It actually does San Diego and Ensenada.  It will be too short, but as you said, a nice getaway.

I actually backpacked the entire Trans Catalina Trail a couple of years ago.  The elevation gain and loss is intense.  But it was beautiful.

8 minutes ago, ExploringTheGlobe said:

I'm booked on a 4 day out of LA in December too.  Maybe we'll be on the same one! (San Diego is a stop)  I'm still hopeful it will happen.  If it doesn't, that is ok too but I sure could use a vacation, even a short one!

We are booked for December 3rd.  Hope so too!

21 hours ago, CineGraphic said:

....we really like the Ultimate Mai Tais. 

That is one of my all time fave drinks (hence my name)!  What is also really good is if you ask them to not use the grenadine and do a float of chambord with the dark rum!  It's delish!

I sure hope so because I'm booked on the Royal for December 3rd....  But we will see what actually happens.  A lot of people are saying, "don't pack your suitcase".  But I'm going to think positively.

I like your attitude!  If anything, it gives you something to look forward too!  The light at the end of the rona tunnel!  I doubt even princess has any idea what the shows will be, or even who their crew will be for that matter.  It'll be so interesting to see how princess moves forward, and what their entertainment will look like.  Currently, you wouldn't be able to pack people into the theater they way they normally do.  I was told that on the Caribbean Princess that they also broadcast the live streamed shows in one of the bars (I have never been on the ship, scheduled next July, so I don't know if this is fact or not), so at least there's another option.  

13 hours ago, Belle said:

 

Liz...Congrats on all the steps.  Cruise did you say cruise. Where is your tiny cruise to?

 

It's just a little 4 dayer out of LA to San Diego and Ensenada (I might not even get off the ship).  Just need a break and to get away.  Plus, on Princess, I wanted to try out the anytime dining and the medallion thingy before my big trip next year.  But...I got the drink package so I plan on over consuming all the fluffy drinks and tiny bottles of champagne for four solid days!

1 hour ago, voljeep said:

I dunno, but IF there are any ... it will be the short 4-7 day cruises from PE and LA , which I'm not sure

that would even be worth it 🤑 monetarily to Princess, but of course there has to be a first sometime ... which may be

Spring 2021, if then 🦄

 

It is actually a short 4 dayer out of LA and back (might not even get off the ship).  The cost was great even with the drink package; I think the third person was like $400 for our mini suite.  

We will see how it goes.  If it doesn't happen, it'll be a bummer, but as long as my Caribbean cruise still stands for next July, we'll be good.