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2 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

 

Yes time does fly. Hard to believe next year we will have our high school 50 year reunion.

 

 

 

 

Well. 
This upcoming August 10, 2024 our 33 wedding Anniversary- I will be celebrating with fellow classmates our 50th class reunion. 
 

Seems like just yesterday I was the 

“who’s that kid”. 
Quiet, blended into the woodwork. 
 

Times have changed. Now they will say”Sue who?  
 

I wasn’t very popular. Plus our class graduated 356. It was easy to be lost in the shuffle. And it didn’t help being a  16 years old senior  and turning 17 in my senior year. 
 

This will be the second reunion I will be attending.  Went to 10 year. 
 

I missed the 

3 month

6 month

9 month

1 year

5 year

15 year

20 year

25 year

30 year

35 year

40 year 

60th birthday celebration. 
 

You see one of our classmates parents owned a banquet hall and we just got it for free. Also,  they liked to party.  
They sold the hall when they retired. 

70 students got suspended senior year for consuming alcoholic beverages at a football game.  They started young and continued, that’s why the group parties continued. 
 

I kinda want to go. 
 

The committee has been busy and were able to raise almost the complete cost of a party weekend. 
 

The final cost for a weekend with DJs, social hours dinner and surprises is $19.74. (1974) the year we graduated. 
 

Oh well. Should be interesting. 
 

Be safe. 
 

@Sea Dog

Greg. 
 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Be safe. 

8 hours ago, Luckynana said:

It sure was!!!  Will it be played, or won't it???🤔  So glad it went the way it did!

😁😁😁  Schooner and I were quite happy with the outcome. 

Sue, I think it was the 5th idol to go home in the pocket of a loser....

Ty. 
 

I could not remember that. 
 

I am just amazed at the over confidence when some players feel they are invincible from being voted off—— have a safety net (idol), then do not play it. 
 

Years ago when survivor was just a new show I thought it would be fun to be on. 
 

But I quickly came to reality when they ate bugs…………..

Not for me. 
Now after 47 seasons how the twist and turns we see makes one needing to be an expert at deception. 
 

I’m best at an observer. 
And this seasons ratings are probably going to soar. 
 

Cannot wait to finale. 
 

Be safe. 
 

17 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Another idol in the pocket goes home.

Yup

3 in a row. 
 

I’m glad it happened. But still surprised it did. 
 

Next week will be very interesting. 
 

5 hours ago, little britain said:

You don’t take your bag so you can comb 🪮 your hair or touch up your lipstick 💄?
Perhaps I’m a really girlie girl 👧 

Love it!

When we travel and I keep all the documents and such it seems my husband carries my purse more than I do. 
Especially the first few hours on a cruise till cabins ready. 
 

After that if I do not wear a lanyard he will keep my sea pass in his pocket. 
 

Good Husband. 
 

I figured for years I had a Mom bag with everybody s everything in it, now I share the wealth. 
 

Be safe. 

If any wants to watch a great spy movie. US vs RUSSIA. Watch the movie ANNA. It is on Netflix. And has many twists and turns that you think you have it figured out then BAM, surprise new turn of events. 
 

I have watched it twice and cannot believe how many things I missed the first time. 
 

Enjoy 

I did. 

The meaning of Mother’s Day to me. 

Being a career woman I got married when I was 35. So time was a priority in starting a family. 
 

However;

My first pregnancy ended in a disaster when I started let’s just say losing massive quantities of blood.  They were unable to save the baby. Being of the medical profession and also being stupid at times. I refused blood transfusions because I did not want any antibodies interfering with a future pregnancy. So I was discharged on iron 4 x a day and not permitted to drive till my Hgb was above 10 ( um it was 6.5). 
This emergency happened on Mother’s Day 1992.  

 

We were given the go ahead late summer to start our family. 
Then in September I was pregnant. And had a miscarriage on Sweetest day in October. 
 

I hated holidays. And Mothers Day was very emotional for me. We gave up trying. It wasn’t to be. 
 

But on St Patrick’s day 1994. The spouse was sick as a dog. And I suggested we give it one last attempt to work on the job of getting pregnant. Not just a time for us to bond. ( I was looking at cycles on my calendar. I thought I could be ovulating). 
He goes. “ I can’t breathe… and you want to………”

I go if we get pregnant we will call the child Ampicillin. 
 

I found out I was pregnant on Good Friday and went into labor on Christmas Eve. 
Meet our ampicillin ( Christina). Soon to be 30. 
 

Now. Life happens for a reason. 
Had I had those first two children chances are we would have never known Christina. 
 

Meet Ampicillin (Christina)

I am blessed. 
 

I LOVE MOTHERS DAY. 

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY -

To all who have any role in raising children. 
 

💕

Our view from our street in Vienna Ohio last night. 
 

After being in Oxford Ohio for the total eclipse black out and now this. I was in total awe. 
 

38 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said:

 

Oh, right, I forgot there were some fancier ones up on 18 too... and you're welcome.

 

This stuff is all above my pay grade... I just happened to be treated to a GS by a generous family member on Wonder last June. We had the closest GS to the SL/CK... I loved it. I don't care about my cabin (it was nice, don't get me wrong) but the perk of being 10 steps from the SL/CK and one deck below the sun deck was the highlight to me. Most of my family hardly left the suite neighborhood except to see shows.

We were able to upgrade our GS to a CLS.  
I previously paid for a GS by attaining enough gambling points in the casino. 
Yup. Spent my money there. 
 

So the GS was free except we have to pay gratuities, port fees and insurance. 
 

Now to go to the CLS we just paid the cabin difference. Which was the cost for two comparable to booking an ocean view when we booked the end of April. 
 

Remember. Prices change often. And they have already gone up. 
 

1 hour ago, OCSC Mike said:

Not my blog but here ya go. Loved the suite sun deck on Wonder. Several daybeds, loungers, small pool, loungers in shallow water… and right by the GS & OS’s if that’s the type of suite you have.

Thank you for sharing. 
 We are one deck up, in CLS. 

 Just happy it is so close to our cabin. 
 

Having sailed in suites and getting the letter from the concierge usually 6-7 days before sailing, we respond back and they make our CK reservation for the time we need on the days we are dining there. 
 

I wonder if this response from the letter has any impact on making availability for Pinnacle members.Also  some  guest paying for specialty dining even making CK less crowded. 

 

Following and enjoying your thread.  Thanks for taking us along. 
 

Two requests. 
 

1.  Who did you use for  transportation from Hampton to port?

2. Can you check out and post some pictures of suite pool area/ loungers/ what it has. ……

Thanks. 
Sue. 

5 minutes ago, Dolby1000 said:

Hi everyone, when I tried to access CC Boards yesterday, it would not load. Everything else worked fine, so I’m thinking it was a CC issue.

 

I am back today to talk about Cozumel and Roatan.

 

But first, I have something very important to say. There was a thread here a while back asking if the “ping” when entering or leaving the ship had stopped. I can honestly say that on the Wonder, coming and going is accompanied by that wonderful little Ping! 

 

 

 

That was what I did not hear on Symphony April 20, 2024. 
 

Glad to hear the “Ping”still” exist.
 

Keep the review coming   
 

Be safe. 

@helen haywood

Thank you for taking the time to share your unfortunate injury details. 
I can only imagine many case scenarios, to cause any type of injury. 
 

I am glad you are able to continue the cruise and be treated back home. 
 

Try to rest up and try to enjoy the rest of your cruise. 
 

Take care. 
 

1 hour ago, cruisingpeople said:

That's terrible. So sorry to hear.😪

OMG. 

HOW AWFUL!!!!!

I hope they are keeping her comfortable. 
 

Prayers for healing. 

❤️

13 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

 

I have them but haven't used them.

 

What's weird is that they do not swell up when I fly to the cruise port. The swelling occurs after several days of eating and drinking and then swell worse on the flight home.

Everyone is different. 
 

A few cruises back my feet and calves were severely swollen. I took pictures. 
 

It  took 4-5 days to go down when we got home. At my next doctors appointment I showed him the pictures. He explained my predicament. 
 

To begin with; water pills are a quick relief. But it is better to control your intake of food and alcohol. And more importantly walk. 
 

He did prescribe water pills just in case  (furosimide 20 mg) But I never needed them, I just did some changes.  
 

My problem was very poor selection of food. Fried, salty and excessive amounts. 
 

Now we request to meet with chef. No added salt and if possible share with us the low salt options. 
 

In CK there are a few choices not good ones. But the WJ with lunch selections was my pitfall. 
Now we are very careful. 
 

As far as alcohol goes. 
On our last 11 day vacation (8 day cruise and 3 land days) I had 3 glasses of wine. 3 frozen strawberry daiquiris and 3 amaretto sour. So in essence one drink a day. 
 

So if anyone cruises with me they can have my daily allotment of diamond + (5) drinks. 

It is nice to have the water pills. Just in case. But. I actually feel better. Now my pitfall is the ice cream scoops for lunch in WJ. 
 

Be safe. 

22 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Maybe a baby spoons and forks would help?

I agree. 
Ask me what else mom and dad forgot. 
 

She just started using utensils last week. 
Did not have time to get our set. 
Amazon delivery Thursday 

Yup. They leave. 
 

😉

Hi all

Back from our last cruise about 9 days. 
 

But this past Sunday ZZZZZOEY and her parents came to town. 
They brought Miss Zoey for us to watch while they go to a conference in Texas. Brandon can only get his continuing education at conferences. There are no books with mail in tests. 
 

So upon arrival Sunday. ZZZZZOEY threw up and had a blow out. Temp 102.5. 
Broke with Tylenol and hovered around 99.2 

Mom and dad had to go. 
 

Sluggish.

Only eating fruit loops and Lorna dunes. Drink milk and also giving her formula to get nutrients. 
 

Today the  rash 

ROSEOLA. 

And play time. 

And the appetite resumed 

Chicken McNugget 

pasta

corn

rice

strawberries

Blueberries 

She ate very well. 
 

Always something 

Time for bath 

later
 

We plan on staying there next March. 
 

Thanks for sharing. 
 

@Sea Dog

Greg. Thanks for sharing. 
Have a great time. 
 

Be safe. 

Enjoy following your live threads. You definitely have an eye for descriptive details. 
Quantum has to be one of our favorite ships, sailing her last August. 
I hope your journey is safe and relaxing. 
Eagerly waiting for updates. 
 

Have fun. 

9 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

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

My arm was sore for 2 weeks.  Localized about the size of 2 inches round. 
I could not lay on that arm. 
 

The same thing happened with the RSV vaccine.  The only side effects were pain for a couple weeks at injection site. 
 

Glad you got the vaccine for shingles. 
I had shingles in my 20’s after a miscarriage. It wasn’t pretty. 
 

Be safe. 

EXPENSE ACCOUNT. 
 

PREVIOUS BALANCE.  $1980.39

After Jamaica the only expense were our extra tips in additional envelopes. 
 

Taxi to airport. 
 

Tips to shuttle airport to car. 
 

So keeping it simple 

Additional $355

FINAL COST of COMP. Cruise

$2335.39

Excluded cost of air. And gambling budget. 
 

As I end this cruise let me share my casino experience. 
 

First of all I found a welcome aboard social in the suite folder ( the only invite I received). 
Go to non smoking lounge drinks and enter a draw to win $100 free play. You did not have to stay. It would be added to your account. I did not get one of the 10 free play. 
 

6 pm. 
Slots opened 

I had $2000 in free play. 
I figured what the hell 

Set the machine for $20 a pull. 
5 pulls later 

DING DING DING. 
We have a winner. 6:06pm. 
$5000 ish 
 

The attendant said I was the first hand pay. 
 

Then what do I do next ???

Go eat. 
I still had $1900 in free play. 
 

Walked the ship. 
 

Back to casino at 8 pm. 
The machine was very kind. 
Winning enough to play with their money. 
 

Left with $1550. Free play. 
 

Tuesday 

Painful

Lost the free play. 
 

Left casino. 
 

Put $3,500 in safe to take home of winnings. Put the rest to budget play. 
 

Won 2 more jackpots. 
Both $1609. ( around there ish). 
 

Over the next few days. Up and down. 
All the other machines would be generous. But would not go over a certain level. 
 

For example. . 
When playing Quarters and betting $1.25 a pull if you show 2100 quarters. 
QUIT!!!!!!!
It will probably not go higher. 
quit while your ahead. 
 

Also  sometimes I rotated how much my individual slot pull would be. 
starting at 

$1.25

$2.50

$3.75

$5.00

$10.00 (very rare)

$20.00 ( only 5 pulls ) and I won. 
 

It seems to like the middle bet. 
 

I am not an expert  can sit at a fun machine for let’s just say awhile. 
 

When the budget of the day is gone. 
so am I. 
 

So leaving with cash

$550 comp

Grand suite future cruise 

1 cheap bottle of wine. ( this was sad) 

Thank you for following along. 
 

my next thread should be a Retro Cruise 

FREEDOM OF THE SEAS. 

12 minutes ago, volunteer cruiser said:

I was on the Wonder same week of your cruise, so just caught up on your adventures.  I was in grand suite and garment pressing for formal night was included.  Beer, wine, soda, and waters were available 11 to 11 in suite lounge.  Was this the same for your cruise?

If there was free  pressing our cabin attendant didn’t offer to take and get press😔

Yes to free drinks 11am to 8pm ? ( I think. Might have been 11). 
 

They gave out cans of soda, bottles of water. Never asked if you were on drink package like Allure.  
On Allure we got glass of soda during open hours. 
 

Eagerly following. 
 

Booked in March 2025.