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geckoaz

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  1. I have cruised over 20 years as a diabetic type 2. I wear an nsulin pump. First, alcohol stresses the liver. However, i drink rum and diet coke. No carbs. Second, travel with insulin in a bag that can hold a freezer gel bag. I take 150 units a day. I try to regulate it as best i can. Heat and then cold weakens its effectiveness.the only problem is airlines and a melted freezer gel bag. TSA has taken them away. Finally sugar free and no sugar added is deceptive. They still have carbs. These desserts may lots of carbs. Carbs and fat give flavor. Enjoy the trip. My next cruise is the Icon. Lots of walking. And my wife and i will make great memories.
  2. My icon of the seas duck shirt.
  3. My personal rule is 100 a day. I do have some of it in smaller bills for airport and precruise hotel. But on the ship i bill break 100 as needed..my wife has her separate slot machine stash. Fortunatly we bring some home for the next cruise. i tip the cabin cleaners and their hlpers at the end of the cruise. I usually est in mdr and tip waiters snd servers. If i find a bar tender who remebers i drink diet coke or diet and rum, i tip nicely. The dog kennel is 50 a day. I wonder if i can bring my emotional support beagle with me? I am sure rover on the icon would like a play date.
  4. I am on panorama right now. They cut the cakes in front of you..great vaiety. The mdr has smaller portions but good. Choc melting cakes smaller and often not much melt. But i see lots of banana splits being served..not on menu. Later this year panorama will be in dry dock. To change production shows and restaurants sometimes take place during that time. The game shows like deal or no deal with play along are packed. I have never had a bad cruise in 20 cruises.
  5. We are on the new years eve sailing. The night before we are staying at the Queen Mary. I notice QM has not moved. I hope it does not have a propulsion problem.
  6. Funny this used to be cruise critic. Those not scheduled for may 2 appear to be cheer. Anyway Heald says he will be on both and this is a tacit admission of the screw up. We seldom get an inaugural cruise on west coast. I like putting bait on rod when fishing in the sea. However I do not like bait and switch.
  7. Freedom? Changed date of inaugural sailing in us?
  8. Leftovercake and extra party favors are not the same. Not going to pay 800 more for same plus 7 day costs. Funny most of ship is already sold out and it was just announced.
  9. My wife and i were excited to be on our first inaugural cruise but now it is the second. Will miss festivities and big wig corporate guests on the 2nd cruise. What was real reason the cruise was moved up? Now it is 7 day as oppose to our 5. No first time at port celebrations. Left over cake and party supplies. Thanks carnival for popping our inaugural balloon.
  10. Couple next husband could not eat butter and other things. They brought out a similar pate for him
  11. Will hurricane Lee affect your return to Miami? We leave on the celebration on Saturday. Flying from phoenix.
  12. A nice reusuable poncho might be something i would take on later cruises. I am going on the celebration next week and will probably get a third fanny pack. A few cruises ago i was told by staff "you will take the coozie!!"
  13. FREE laundry is big deal with us. Nice to go home with clean clothes
  14. We completed out alaskan trip on the spirit on june 27. It was a great cruise with surprisingly good weather. Dining..MDR early seating. Unlike many cruises it was full most evenings. Staff was exceptional. Food was always good ( i have been on 17 cruises). The ship was clean and had plenty of alaskan theme shirts. Excursions were fantastic. Whales were hard to see but did appear with dolphins by ship. Ez to get to tour was lumberjack show. Block from pier. Took skagway train into canada and bus back. Bus tour had lots more details than train staff. Youtube videos of our red hat group are appearing more frequently. Many more details than i could give. Dome swimming pool was appreciated. We love the spirit.
  15. On spirit this week Butter is 2 slices at dinner. One in each cup at buffet but no limit.
  16. My fear is the pats of butter/margarine wii be rationed. One per guest? Ever try to get extra butter? Good luck. Alas.
  17. We cruised out of long beach on the radiance for the past two nye. First..expect rain but fun..last year the big party was in the theater..hats and nice dinner started our celebration..we will be on the panorama this yesr with our group..it is bound to be lots of fun
  18. My cruise over and no chibang. If you want to go with full menu YTD is advised. One commentator stated YTD fills up fast so make your decision well before sailing. Just remember to remain respectful of others who make comments. Do not laugh or disparage them. Just pass on on experiences that others may find helpful to improve their cruise experience. Sea ya!
  19. Goodnight from the MG. Nice to be on the fringe.
  20. Chibang is open for 2 hours lunch on sea days. The menu is very limited. Not the same. I always let my waitstaff know when i will be at steak house or a restaurant i can make a reservation. I always give them sn additional tip at the end of the cruise. How does YTD tip waitstaff?
  21. Well could not get into chibang again. I find the ytd use it as their go to place or lido. Carnival has limited their MDR menu to let people choose other options. The flamingo restaurant for YTD is always under used. But the mdr dining room view was great tonite. Sorry i do not see the data blerk has access to.. I only know my experience. I eant to eat in chibang and cannot.
  22. I am currently on the MG..it is a great ship. I was excited to try Chibang restsurant and other new dining venues. But i am not allowed to make a reservation. Why? Those who have reserved dining room early or late seating cannot attempt to make one until 745 pm. Only passengers with your time dining are allowed to make reservations. So much for being platinum or a regular cruisers if you have a table in main dining. I can never get in chibang. This is crazy. Be careful how you sign up for dining. I have a great main dining room table but most of the tables around me are empty. 8
  23. My wife and i were on the radiance for new years. When my wife asked for platinum gift she declined another cozy. She wss told "you WILL take a cozy." Haha. Goood news: The new platinum pins were not out on our cruise but i saw on youtube they are now being gifted.
  24. Child rearing. "It doesnt get easier as they grow older..it only involves more people." Took my son and his college roommate for a cruise to celebrate his 21st birthday. Waited by the entry door of ship to make sure he got back on ship before departure time. Had the crew open his cabin to check on him. It was a cruise to remember. Now we avoid cruises when kids are not in school or spring breaks. Take longer cruises. Good luck parents.
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