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Second round. Blue cheese dinner salad laredo steak baked potato broccoli Pittsburgh salad in Cleveland.

For the opening act Chicken quesadilla.

One of these is not like the other. CHEERS

Arrived in our overnight hotel which is conveniently located within walking distance to a chain watering hole. MAX AND ERMAS. But to get here we had to drive on the Ohio turnpike and let me tell you. It was once again not fun. They already have 18 miles of decorations up for Halloween. Yup those darn orange barrels. Some were, well actually tipped, broke, moved. I guess your aim with your car has to be pretty good to just selectively get one. Soon we will have drinks and dinner. Wonder what I am in the mood for. hhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmm

We got those stickers 31 years ago on Waikiki beach store crazy shirt , we were on our honeymoon . Found them when cleaning.

Packed and ready to go for next 11 days. It all made it. Room for more.

Which Cracker barrel Austintown??

Our final “Before we leave things to do” list. Now in May I actually felt bad that the spouse had more to do on his list. So this year we decided to let luck be our lady and we selected from two papers marked “A” or “B” which list you would have to complete all tasks. LIST “A” go to post office stop mail get gas in car check oil and washer fluid get turtle feeder fish stop to get beer and snacks for sitter (frigerator already stocked) bring lunch home shut water off to outside water plants empty dishwasher take out trash put luggage tags on take suitcases down put all suitcases in car put EZ pass in car for turnpike stop newspaper complete airline info print boarding pass Get passports - COVID cards from safe Print EMed test results LIST. “ B” take shower dry hair get dressed eat lunch ( IF WIFEY WINS THEN) Curl hair apply makeup select jewelry to take. In all fairness since spouse always lets me go first. I let him select first. DRUMROLL o o o o o o o o o AWE. HE GOT “ A” I am the lucky one as he mosy’s off. o o o o o o o o ONE DAY HE WILL FIGURE THIS OUT O O O O O But in all honesty. He would have done list “A” anyway. Good husband. ❤️

So as I attempt to look out the kitchen window I see this little critter. Yup a Circada. Well buddy you slept in. 2021 was the time of the 17 year appearance.

Well. Christopher Cross sang it best. AND. NEGATIVE!!!!!!!

While waiting for my phone to count down on the results of COVID test EMed I’m checking my mail and this showed up.

I know. It is remarkable what we get. Especially the OTC MEDS. But our family doctor is a Family Practioner and we are truly fortunate that he has a great supply chain.

So. If tomorrow at 7 am we are COVID negative. We will cruise in our crown loft suite on Saturday.

No In May Junior made our comedy club reservation. We did everything else. 😃

Well. Being in the medical field. And realizing antibiotics are not to be taken lightly we have his guidelines on which to take in case. The fees for doctor visit on board is not cheap. When we return from vacation if we had to take an antibiotic we schedule a doctors visit to make sure we are treat the appropriate ailment. And it is resolved or resolving. ie. urinary tract infection. (Been there) otitis media as examples. Also. um Have many friends in the profession. Drug reps, Doctors. We practically get everything as a freebie. The only thing we have to pay for is calamine lotion, visine and eye wash. It seems everything gets pitched before it is used because it expires. Over kill Maybe. But if you ever need immodium (sp) and do not have. Your *hit out of luck. 😜

At least once every couple months I ask the Spouse to do the cooking or use a token and carry in something. I know he is working, but I have been busy non stop too since 6am. In the past we have enjoyed carry in O'Charleys, Outback, Olive Garden......................... But today is a gall bladder attack in the making Original KFC (YUP KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN) mash potatoes, gravy beans and coleslaw. It actually will taste good going down, but the burping and flatulence later will be gross. Ok, gotta finish packing, Catch you later Leaving for Cleveland tomorrow and flying Friday.

Good luck to Toby!

As a happily ever after retired CRNA, we take a “sample” version of CVS stock. Now our prescription drugs will be added later but we have and not limited to: pepto bismol benadryl immodium sinus tylenol tums tylenol ibuprofen visine eye wash neosporin blistex polymyxin eye drops calamine lotion ampicillin amoxicillin zithromax zantac zurtec bandaids ace wrap gauze q-tips 4 x 4s cotton balls But most importantly travel insurance. Now I can replace all our clothes. But there is something about a comfy bathing suit. So those are in other carryon. We have to fit this into 2 suitcases plus the shoes we have (12 pair between us), and must weigh under 60 pounds per spouse to fly. Oh yes. We have a nifty hand held travel scale. The weight limit on suitcases is my husband’s limit. I lug the carryons till we drop them off at airport checkin.

Today was an early start to pre-cruise preparation. All outdoor plants watered and watering cans left out filled to the brim so house sitter will water as needed. Supposed to be a hot one today. Preparing us for the Caribbean. Today is also down sizing of outfits. I try to only pack in ways that I can mix and match 9 formal tops with 4 dressy pants. Add to that shoes, swimming wear as well as pjs and undies. Of course having worked as a nurse for many years we also in addition to our prescription meds take over the counter meds. Just in case. No matter how hard we try we always overpack. Also found some trivia about the Allure. I wish they would have trivia about RCI ships instead of games like music trivia. But for now my goal is to decrease our clothes selection. I think I’ll start with the Spouse. 😜. Take care. Sea you later.

Mark and Susan You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care

I am sure you can find me. 10 pm. Casino. 😃 See you soon. Be safe.

Greg They are so cute, but #2 is very nice. Take care

I have started a THREAD on our upcoming ALLURE OF THE SEAS cruise starting this Saturday. Can be found here:

And finally in the event the negative COVID golden ticket eludes us. Then

PREFIX We received our letter welcoming us from the concierge on Tuesday. My name is Junior Allen along with my colleague Thaires A. da Rosa and we cant wait to welcome you onboard Allure of the Seas. We hope you’re ready for a wonderful cruise vacation with us. We’re delighted you’ll be joining us as we get back to our home at sea. Your health & safety are our top priority, so as we begin to set sail, we have new health protocols that are part of our healthy return to service. Below are some of the important things you need to know before you arrive: · Guests will also undergo a health screening as part of the boarding process to identify any symptoms consistent with COVID-19 (or other infectious diseases) – which includes having your temperature taken via a contactless device. · Please visit https://www.royalcaribbean.com/the-healthy-sail-center/getting-ready-to-cruise for more information on the preventive measures we will be taking to ensure you have a safe and healthy experience with us. If you need any additional information, we are happy to assist you. We kindly advise you to confirm your dining reservations, since we expect our speciality dining restaurants to be crowded, onboard events like as the Adult Comedy Show and Spa services. If you haven't already, you may do so by going to Cruise Planner . You may also book after you're on board. Please respond to this email if I can assist you with your desired pre-cruise reservation. Our desk is in the Suite Lounge, located on Deck 17 aft. Our hours are: 8:00am until 11:00 and 4:30pm until 8:00pm. We are also reachable via phone by dialing 26182 from your Suite or any house phone. As a Sky Suite guest, you have access to additional amenities and services, not available to other guests onboard:   · The Suite Lounge is for the exclusive benefit of our Sky and Star tier guests, accessible with your SeaPass card.  · Make sure to pack a smart casual outfit, as that’s our dress code in the lounge. No swimwear, bathrobes, or pool attire is allowed, and footwear is always required. We kindly encourage all guests to follow the evening dress code, as reflected in the Compass.    · In the Suite Lounge, coffee and tea are available 7am – 9pm daily; and hors d'oeuvres, petit fours and complimentary wine, spirits, beer and soft drinks are available every evening 5:00pm to 8:00pm. · Also available in the Suite Lounge from 11:00am to 11:00pm we serve selected complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks · Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. · As a Sky guest, you may enjoy the exclusive suites-only restaurant, Coastal Kitchen, for the hours of operation, please see the Compass or speak with me as the times may differ. Reservations are required for dinner. · Your suite is supplied with luxurious bath amenities, comfortable bathrobes for your use onboard, and equipped with a luxurious pillow-top mattress, all for your comfort and enjoyment.  · Sky guests have access to complimentary Voom Surf and Stream, the Fastest Internet At Sea, for one device per person for the entire cruise. Detailed instructions on how to connect your device will be in your suite upon arrival. · Enjoy the exclusive Suite Sun Deck, on Deck 17 fwd; lounge chairs and cabanas are available to suite guests on a first come, first served basis · As a Sky Class Suite guests, you have Early Access to Seating in Selected Entertainment Venues, accessible with reservations 45 minutes prior to curtain. Reservations are required for all shows including the Adult Comedy show. LABADEE HAS ADVANTAGES TOO! As a special VIP guest, we are pleased to offer you access to the Barefoot Beach Club & cabanas. Located on Barefoot Bay, this exclusive experience is only available to our Suite guests with SKY & STAR CLASS Seapass cards – Simply show your Seapass card at the entrance of Barefoot Beach. This exclusive beach offers VIP service and amenities to enhance the vacation experience of our most valued guests. The Barefoot Beach Club & Cabanas offers complimentary non-motorized water sports equipment (floating mats) in addition to an upgraded lunch menu and service from Suite Beach Attendants. Barefoot Beach Cabanas Price Standard Cabana - $ 999.99 Barefoot Over the water - $1499.99 Barefoot Waterfront Cabana - $1199.99 Barefoot Hilltop Cabana - $1099.99 Cabana charges are per cabana and not per person. Cabanas hold up to 6 guests only. When reserving a cabana it is reserved for you the entire day in Labadee. Cabanas reserved are only for you and your family or friends use only, remember they only hold up to 6 guests. If you are interested in reserving a Cabana please let us know as soon as possible as cabanas are limited and we have 77 SKY CLASS suites and it will be on a first come, first serve basis. I have shared a few cruise travel threads in the past, some live and some DEAD.