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9 hours ago, Hogladyrider said:

Thank you, this morning has been VERY emotional with me fighting off the tears and he denying he has any problem!  Thankfully I have support online with Alzheimer's Assoc and my mom who cared for my dad for many many years with the same disease.  It truly helps to be able to talk about it.

I’m so glad you are using the Alz Assoc resources.  I am a community educator for them as is my husband Jim. I teach warning signs and better living for a better brain. Jim is working to be a men’s support group leader.  I’ve lost several family members to the horrible disease.  My why to be involved.  Jim says my family history is his why in case he has to take care of me if I get the disease.  The Alz Association is one organization I believe in contributing too as I see the research and the community resources they provide.  Always remember to take care of you on the journey! 

Happy birthday Saint Greg!

Thanks for doing this review. I will always follow for the content and pictures.  We have not been on this ship.  We do enjoy the dining options on the excel class ships better. This itinerary sounded great. Trying to branch out more now. Have a Princess booked and the September 2025 Virgin Cruise some of the Tribe are doing. 

23 hours ago, Riles34 said:

I have to laugh at the blue card thing. Why does it bother folks? Some people have cruised many lines and it may be their first Carnival cruise (we all had a first cruise). But what’s the judgement? You deserve service before them? Who cares what status you are. In reality all ya get is a “free” lunch and laundry service. Oh and some water…the card colors are stupid. 10 cruises at an interior vs 1 cruise in the presidential suit, who has a higher “status”? Anyhoo, I get the comedy to it but we all had that blue card….or better yet the old fish in the water tropical card. Wish they would go back to that!

Now those were some pretty cards. Had a separate room key though if I remember correctly.

I finally have some cruises on the books. Although not until January, my wonderful TA booked us on a 12 day princess - Aruba, Bonaire, partial transit, Costa Rica and grand cayman. Taking my dad.  If you remember the Tribe Cruise that we almost missed due to my dad having heart surgery.  We have him healthy and independent and his wife decides he should stay here and wants a divorce. So we are taking him for his one year anniversary of better days and better health. We have also joined the VV sept 2025 cruise group.  So new adventures ahead.  Just too far ahead.  Need something this summer. Too much time off accrued and no plans = no fun!

Text me when you have recovered from your trip. We will get it booked.  

Hope you sleep well.  Can’t wait for ship pictures tomorrow before you take a break from cc. 

@MeganGC1983 remind me of the VV group cruise. Jim is ready to give them a try.  

@RenoNanaOz I am sorry for your family’s loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.  

Pat

@TxTeach79 I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family. I hope you can remember your dad’s love of cruising he shared with you and find good memories while on your trip.  
Hugs from Florida. Pat

Very happy to hear Patti is doing well.  

@Jamman54 thankful Patti is on the healing side of surgery.  Praying for quick and pain free recovery.  

@Knights on the Beachjust noticed we are neighbors.  We are in Lakeland.

thanks for sharing your thoughts and pics of the trip as well.

Jeff and Patti looking forward to more.  Can’t wait until we have a countdown clock running again. So much going on here we haven’t been able to commit to anything right now.  Praying Patti’s surgery goes well and she can walk more comfortably soon. 

@RenoNanaOz prayers for your family.  

Beautiful pictures of Half Moon Cay. We have not been there in years!

Finally caught up!  Looks like a great start to your b2b adventure.  

Thanks for a great review! 

3 hours ago, Jamman54 said:

Good morning Tribe Family! It's our last day aboard the Carnival Vista. Bulk of the day will be spent in the Havana area, and then of course we have to pack. It's been a great relaxing two weeks. Once off the ship tomorrow we will be heading straight home. I hope to get the review up and running by May 1st. I admit that I have been lax in keeping up with Patti's pictures, so I'll have to step it up once we get home. Have a great weekend everyone! 😎

Sounds like Cheers has paid off well the last two weeks.  Will miss catching up this trip.  Safe travels home to you and Pattie. We will be watching for your review.  We have a couple to follow while waiting.  

@Jamman54 safe travels to you and Patti. Hope to see you after your cruises. 

Good Saturday here.  Went to Tampa not the best idea as had to drive I4 through stop and go traffic for the Strawberry Festival.  Finally made it to one of my favorite restaurants, Coopers Hawk. Had a deal for a free wine flight during lunch hours.  Also, needed to pickup three months of wine of the month bottles.  Enjoyed a great Ginger Soy Salmon with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes and Asian Slaw.  Have leftovers for another meal.  Home now for an early evening as we lose an hour overnight.  

@princess76021hugs to you from Florida. May you have pleasant memories make the days easier 

@TxTeach79 Happy Birthday!

Great review!  Thank you and Patti for all your time and work on helping us relive a much needed great week with great people.  

We have flight to honor orientation on the 28th. Flight is the 30th. So maybe we can head over Wednesday.  We will be in touch as we get closer.  I’m not flying this year so won’t be wiped out the rest of that week.  

Will you be spending time in Orlando pre or post cruise?  We will have to drive my dad back to New York sometime in April then fly back.  He is feeling good and all doctors say he is doing great so he is ready to head north.  Crazy man!