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1 hour ago, TimsGirly said:

This is what the top of his birth certificate says and the office state seal. 
 

 

https://imgur.com/a/6s29roJ

That’s the correct BC. You have nothing to worry about!  Enjoy the cruise 😊

I could never see anything through those dirty lenses to begin with!  😂😉

On 3/22/2023 at 8:06 AM, rbos4988 said:

Carnival says we can’t check in until May 4, is that what everyone has been told?

Yep, May 4th is earliest check in.

1 hour ago, Luv2teachandcruise said:

If you would have read further you would see that he has social anxiety, not an "entitled child issue", but thanks. 

Never mind 😑

16 hours ago, mz-s said:

reminds me of seinfeld every time I hear about write offs. I’d rather not lose the money to begin with!

2 hours ago, TxTeach79 said:

I like sailing from NOLA, but this facility is a lame experience. It’s packed inside. I can’t get a great picture because my arms are pinned down by people beside me and it would be weird at this proximity. 
 

there’s no Dia/Plat/FTTF seating area. Only suites. Plus, you’re literally seated by agents. Can’t sit where you want. They don’t leave a single seat open either. This doesn’t do it Justice. 
 

 

 

No thanks. I’ll stand! 😉

55 minutes ago, mz-s said:

I was all ready to buy $CCL, then all the reports of people getting their shareholder OBC denied because they booked with casino rates came in.

That's been my experience as well on Carnival.  Since the restart, they've denied me all three Carnival cruises I've taken.  Princess, on the other hand, approved my request on the one post-pandemic cruise I've taken with them. 🤷‍♂️

My wife and I will be onboard as well.  This will be our 4th Alaskan cruise, with the 3 previous ones being sailed with Princess.  We got a very good casino offer for this cruise of $100 pp for a balcony cabin and couldn't resist.  We also get to sail on a new ship (for us) which is always fun. 🙂

20 hours ago, Steve_MI said:

All in all, it was an acceptable time. We were there with friends, and that made a big difference. Had it just been the two of us, I would certainly have had a much worse time. Carnival is just not for us and I can't imagine that I would ever sail with them again. 

 

 

Thank you for the update!! 🙂

10 hours ago, dianef said:

How much do you have to gamble to get these offers?I kind of know there is no rhyme or reason people say.

It’s not how much you gamble, it’s how long you play.  The house edge, which is built into every game, says the house will eventually get a percentage of your money over the long run. 
 

 The longer you play, the more offers you’ll get. However, there is no hard and fast rule on what exactly those offers will be. 

Maybe it's just me, but when I was a kid my parents didn't cater to my tastes.  I was offered whatever was being served and if I didn't eat, I went hungry. 

As a kid I would have been ecstatic to be offered free roam at a buffet so I could choose exactly what I wanted. 😉

5 minutes ago, Megan_Strick said:

I know its not really "mustard" I said it because @megan always says it

I'm in the same boat.  I say it all the time to random people while chatting about cruising, forgetting about the inside joke.  They must think I'm an idiot!  🤣   

Personally, I blame @Saint Greg 😉

1 hour ago, Saint Greg said:

Think I did it

 

 

Nicely done.  I've been first off the ship before but never dead last!

11 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

I believe that one is accessible. It has the wide door. And the Gary Coleman peep hole.

 

On 2/11/2023 at 8:53 AM, Saint Greg said:

Oh my message didn’t go on this post. “It’s not a purse, it’s European!”

10 hours ago, Crapster said:

"SINGLE ODDS should not be a deal breaker."

It definitely IS a deal breaker for me when I'm risking double what I normally would on the original even-money pass/don't pass bet ($10 versus $5).  The odds bet (taking or laying) is the only bet in the casino that pays true odds and has zero house edge (by itself).  I choose to play where I can maximize that particular bet. 

In short, different strokes for different folks.

4 hours ago, JupiterTwo said:

Noobie here...

 

Is it legal to have a pass line bet and then at some point switch to a don't come bet, having both up at the same time?

Absolutely. Just can’t take your original pass/don’t pass bet down (but you can always take down your free odds bet). 

@Saint Greg  Looking forward to following along on another cruise adventure with you!

A little off-topic, but I wanted to offer my congrats on your website.  It must be getting some serious traffic these days because I Googled to find who will be our CD for an upcoming Alaskan cruise we've booked and your website popped up number 2 in the search results!  That's mighty impressive being listed at the top of any Google search result. 👍

Thanks for the detailed info, Crapster!  I play craps exclusively and am disappointed to hear about the $10 minimum and only offering single free odds.  We're taking our first ever cruise on Royal this September - I guess I won't be playing.  The good news is that I won't have to risk my normal craps bankroll. 🙂

For anyone interested, Carnival Corp. ships (Princess, Holland, Carnival, etc.) still offer $5 pass line minimums with double odds.

Again, thanks much for the craps report and stay away from any bets in the middle of the table. 😉

5 hours ago, ldtr said:

Boarding Discovery tomorrow. Supposed to be in Matzalan in 4 days.

Please report back if you can, regardless of outcome.

On 12/30/2022 at 11:11 AM, Bimmer09 said:

 

Ah yes, looks like you had a room at The Omni.  One of my fave hotels, especially that one.  So much to do/see/eat within a very short walking distance.  You even got a nice view of Point Loma.  🙂

Looking forward to it!

On 12/4/2022 at 9:11 AM, Saint Greg said:

Yea that guy is asking me things he asked the other day. I keep thinking he’s going to remember once I answer this…nope. He’s a serial talker.

 

Just be grateful he wasn't a close talker.

Thanks for another great review, Greg!

Thank you, Megan!  👍🙂

Wakey wakey, Megan, eggs and bakey 🥓 😁