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SUMMARY 2. Teens, kids in general. You may wonder how I am able to obtain some of the details being shared on this cruise. To begin with the information was obtained from another social media site not permitted to be mentioned here. There have been coordinated activities. Meets, slot pulls, games drinking events………. What I did not read I personally witnessed. Now. There were not many kids on this cruise. We were surprised. So besides the girls trashing door signs, and also taking them. It seems a group of boys (guessing 13-16) had the lack of manners to bully girls. Mock them. Tell them they were ugly. In addition to to that they were busy on the pool deck near the soft serve ice cream. Getting in everyone’s way. Leaving excessive amounts of wasted food in WJ. Running near cabins. Getting on and off elevator after pushing all the buttons. I guess the usual. But what amazed us was one of the mini terrorist verbally abused a girls in an elevator in front of his parents. They just stared and looked. I guess it does not fall far from the tree. Some would probably say the usual. But for so few kids. Their activities were known. Be safe.

Waiting at the airport for a couple hours. SO. SUMMARY. 1. What happened to Sue pre cruise. To begin with I did my traditional Sunday drive to Miami university Oxford Ohio. Weather was great and made it in record time. No blue light specials. Upon arrival the kids said can we just go out to dinner. Your treat. They knew I would say yes. So we went to one of the specialty restaurants and had shaved beef sandwiches. They told me the good news of Brandon’s new job and this would probably be my last time driving down. Bowling green so much closer. Afterwards we bummed around bought some groceries. And went back to the house. Slept so great. Damn I felt great when I woke up. Zoey slept in. And kids off to work. Zoey got up at 8am. Made her breakfast. Put Disney Moana on her breakfast activity. And I just started feeling a tad cold. Chillin. All of a sudden I flew into bathroom sat on the thrown and trashcan in hand. Yup. Both ways. Not pretty. Zoey brought me a doll and a binky. I told her to watch her show and eat and she left and checked on me every 10-15 min. Now I’m hot, stopped throwing up. But the other half said no way. Your on a special place sitting for awhile. So I asked Zoey to get my phone. She obliged. And gave it to me. So I read as I sit. And lo and behold the friends we were together with on Friday, yes you got it they had the virus posted on FB. They were sick for 3 days. But wait. I have a cruise coming up. I can’t be sick. But wait. I’m 4 1/2 hours from home I have to get home. But wait. I’m with Zoey. I don’t want her to get sick. Should I call one of the kids home. No. They have only a few days of work left. So eventually I felt safe to lay on the couch. Nauseated but not throwing up. Zoey was great all day. Kept bringing me toys. When the kids got off work and came home. I went to bed. Ginger ale and Diet Coke. I was sweating like crazy. Slowly when I turned over would drink some. Fell asleep. Woke up 4 hours later. Soaked. Took a shower and said. I want to go home. The kids thought I should stay and rest. But I told them I was rested out and would probably be awake anyway. They said Brandon could do his paperwork at home. So. Into the car I drove and drove and made it to the last pit stop on 71north. Wobbly out of car, I bet people thought I was drunk. Yes I now know I’m dehydrated. So I drank another can of ginger ale. Made it home with my gas tank sensor showing low tank. Said hi to cat took my shoes and pants off and crawled in bed in guest room. Slept. Rick checked on me. Rested and slept all day. Not hungry. Just a little queezy. And when I would drink anything I had to go and sit on the throne……….. yup. You got it. The couch and cat was my best friend. But I have a cruise. I cannot be sick. We’re leaving Thursday. Today’s Tuesday. I WILL get better. I did. Now to keep Rick from getting it. Made it to FLL. No fever. No GI issues. Nap time. Now. The question at hand. Did Rick get the virus and try to get our cruise canceled???????????? Some things not worth talking about 😉

Good morning. Breakfast in CK. Very windy. Guarded by harbor pilot.

First of all. Thanks for following along on our endeavors. The time has come to pack and put our luggage filled with memories in the hallway for pickup. We have luggage valet so we will see our bags at the final destination. Now. Some topics not discussed yet but will be addressed once we are home. Namely: 1. What happened to Sue that almost jeopardized the possibility of canceling our cruise. 2. Misbehaving teens. 3. Very active cruise thread. 4. Yes sir ree guys more cutbacks on RCI. 5. Generosity of drinks. And abundant bartenders. 6. Food ratings. 7. Ducks duck goose. Right now starting to face reality. 💕

Best said. True statement. When I talk to people they seem to share stories about their winnings. Very few about their loss. If you recall. I did. Had I quit earlier I would have been much more ahead. But this thread shared most of my money trail bit more importantly some cruise updates. I had fun. It is not hard to do. Oh. I know everyone has followed my close family ties. So with the comped money I was able to get my daughter a gift she wanted but family funds said it would never happen. So I called her 😳 and we face timed and she picked out a pair of Fendi glasses. It will make her happy. With the rest——- gifts. More to come.

Uh no. 25,000 😁

Yes. I agree I never insinuated I got it totally for free. To attain a free GS. Cruise you need 25,000 credits. Yup I have 25,000 How long did it take? 6 evenings. How much of my money from home???? Let’s just say. It was not totally free and cheap. Had I not won 3 jackpots, then I would be boo hooing. But Fortunately we are better than breaking even. Be safe.

Now I was surprised to read this. If your in a suite, you just fill out a form and they take care of your paperwork. I do not remember seeing this notice for non suite guest. Or else I just didn’t bother reading it. Anyway. You do your own work and pay to do it. This notice was in cruise compass.

There is a pool attendant. But it seems he does little to enforce the towel rule. Today it will be packed. Last sea day. Disembarking tomorrow.

Seated at 7:30 for 8:15 show. already packed.

Our stay on Jamaica was in a condensed time. Today should have been Labadee. Many excursions came back at the same time. Only 2 security screeners to get thru. Machines were sensitive. Almost everyone was hand wanded. And the concrete made the wait HOT!!!!!!

lol They speak so soft. And I did not want to have him repeat. 😁

Well. If your first name is Larry, they remembered you well. (Both concierges). Be safe.

All aboard was 3:30 ship time. Jamaica is one hour behind us. One of the excursions we’re stuck in traffic with 9 min to get back. They were told “no worries”. Line getting through security. ( borrowed from our cruise thread).

Our day in Jamaica, walking around port. First the old abandoned Margarita ville. Random pictures. First tall man. Be safe.

He is. And Will do.

Kenny Rogers (sp) said it best. “ you gotta know when to hold em …….know when to fold em……” Oh I would have had more had I walked away sooner. But. It is good.

OK. I am sure everyone really wants to know exactly how much I won and if I gave it all back. So. Here goes the numbers. I received 3 hand pays accompanied by Form W-2g $1,695 $1,695 $5,095 Total $8,485 The bottom line. I am going home with 35% of that. $2,900 Ok. But I spent enough in casino to earn a free cruise for 2 in a grand suite on Oasis class ships ( good selection). Few choices on quantum class. I am also being comped to my on board account $600. This money can be used for anything except cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, or casino. Can be used in gift shop, specialty dining. So looking at prices the way RCI future cruise prices have soared and some of the cruises I am eligible for are costing close to $9,000. So. Bottom line is Doing new math. number crunching. 😳 I am technically over $10,000 ahead. Just saying. Be safe.

Yes today We got there about 9:45 am. Almost all loungers were taken with warm bodies. 5 mini day beds wickered covered available. They are free. Many chairs and tables available. About 6 couches available. Hot tub small but 6 of us fit comfortably. Temp of water 98-99 degrees. ( smart watch). Restrooms one per your birth sex. Very large. Full bar. Reminded me of schooner bar. Abundant towels in towel rack. Towel bin next to it. Free potato chips. Plexiglass surrounding deck. A nice break through breeze. One bartender. Very nice. Suite eligibility for entrance not enforced. If someone walked in behind you. There presence not monitored. Enjoyed our day. Be safe.

Pool news. Many chairs available. Loungers a commodity. However. Our cruise thread is very active. And At the beach pool there were towels removed from 4 loungers. I think the pool attendant was worried that the towels would shrivel up. ( not). The towels were empty for 3 hours. The saga continues. When the towel’s owners arrived they made a scene. They were THE victims of there towels being removed and permitting some else to have the loungers. Finally an attempt at enforcement. Also Trying to push the galley tour. Sales pitch at lunch by an officer. We tried to tell him we have done it many times. But he would not come up for air. In fact he said even though we did it the tour can refresh our memories. Then he said it includes champagne and mimosas. All your care to drink. We go we are diamond plus and get 5 drinks a day and my drinks are free in casino. He goes you get a meal included fresh from kitchen. I go you mean the food on ship for us daily is not fresh???? He goes do not miss this opportunity. It is not 10 or 20 or even 25 percent off. I’ll give you 30 percent off $29.99. Finally he breathed. I said thank you for your time. But Not interested. ALSO The 10 drink card is available. Be safe.

CRUISE ACCOUNT UPDATE. Previous total $1451.39 FLL room $321 fll dinner. $75 cab to port $35. ( with tip heavy traffic) Porter tip $20 Souvenier Aruba. $78 slot machine****** TOTAL $1,980.39

Great question. Greg it is a quarter machine. That you can play .25 cents a spin up to $$12.50 a spin. I play around Anywhere from $1.25 a spin up to $5. I have been hitting on the $5 amount. Once I hit max bet. It took $12.50 on one spin. A tad to expensive. And yes I use some of the winnings to keep on playing. Still ahead. Be safe.

The crew called it Turtle Beach. But two years ago we were at another beach where the fisherman cleaned their catch and dumped fish remnants in the water with more turtles feasting. Sad this happened to us. Be safe.

News from the township says we have. 3-5 police men. Where the cops are running radar by our street at McCullough hardware. The owner is the financial township person that was voted out of office. She is under investigation as others for missing funds. Coming from your house her brand new house on the right $$$$$$. later

Ship news. There are 3 cruisers still missing a suit cases. RCI allocated them money to buy clothes on Aruba. A few cabins on the 10th level has cruisers not having a great experience. First of all. There showers have been backing up. And at other times just not draining. But even worse their toilets do make the flushing sound but at times back up. Not a pretty sight. Maintenance going cabin to cabin working to resolve the issues. We heard that one cabin on embarkation day had an industrial fan drying the freshly cleaned/washed carpet. Hope we stay dry. We are on deck 9. Be safe.