#55worktoplay

Oh no!  Hoping you get going soon.

Great review and glad you had a nice time until plane fiasco. 

2 hours ago, figmentfreak said:

Currently on the Carnival Dream, last day of the cruise and boy has it been wild.  Winds and waves started up this morning, but at approximately 1pm we went into a big storm.  Ship was listing to the port side. On the starboard side, where my cabin is on 11th floor the water was coming into my cabin and out into the hall.  Everyone including crew were sent to their rooms for about 2hrs. 
 

all back to almost normal.  Ocean plaza, the entire aft pool area, and all outdoor areas are still off limits. I’ve seen 2 broken glass doors. 
 

Ince released from our rooms I went and sat by guest services, because we all know what was coming and the line was huge.  Seriously, these people acting like they should get money because there was a storm. It was ridiculous.
 

The Thelasso pool was wild. I chose not to get in. Recorded this a few hours before we hit the really bad storm. 

Incredibly the internet stayed working the entire time  
 

 

 

 

Wow, that was crazy. Where were you sailing?

1 hour ago, Mommapadraig said:

I don’t know. We were friends with the two waiters.Solomon and Luis.

I heard that if owners don’t comply something happens to them. 

4 minutes ago, Mommapadraig said:

That’s wonderful! We love our retirement. We are in Fiesta Village. Yesterday we went to Progresso and had a great time. We bought meds at Jessica’s and ate and drank at Arturo’s. We used to enjoy a bar called Elsa’s but the owner refused to pay the cartel so it’s now a pharmacy.its no longer safe to go to Reynosa. There are two cartel factions that are fighting there all the time. I just saw your other post…if they were In Fiesta we may know them. We’ve been down here since 2006.

Is the owner from Elsa’s still alive. 

3 hours ago, Hogladyrider said:

Something told me to do a dry run on packing today.

Lord knows I am out of practice but got 2 adults into one bag.  Now just the "stuff" into the backpack the morning of.

If we don't have it we'll figure it out!

That bag contains everything two people need for an 18 day cruise?  WOW, you are good!

11 hours ago, Funsince1983 said:

Ellie, this is her bro Bentley. 
 

Hi Bentley!

9 hours ago, graphicguy said:

PICO.....rescued last April from  lady who kept dozens of dogs outside, full time, rain, cold, snow.  She was arrested.  Pico was scared (being housed with other much larger intimidating dogs), matted, starved.  Got her rested, bathed, fed, shots.  She's a well behaved and  happy go lucky little girl these days.  

 

Think she's about a year old.

Some people need to be treated how they treat animals. 
 

We just bought a puppy from a similar sort and thank goodness we got her out of there. 

Pico is a lucky girl and so sweet. 

47 minutes ago, SteelCityCruiser10 said:

Totally agree on this.

 

 I’ve come across a couple crew members who insinuated the profit making initiative being the main focus of Royal.  Which I get.

 

 For instance when I inquired about the vortex bar spinning and we talked about the sister ships not working.  The bartender unsolicited said unfortunately whenever it does break it will never get fixed because of how much it would cost the company to repair it.  My take was that they don’t expect any non necessities to get much attention on the ship due to costs.  

 

Obviously there are many other maintenance items on a ship that require priority over a spinning bar though 😆  

That should give us all the warm and fuzzies - Not!

6 hours ago, RenoNanaOz said:

Here’s our toothless 10 year old rescue baby. 
 

 

 

7 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

And since we are talking about pets… she’s two weeks old… can’t wait for March 1st. 

They are both sweet. 
 

@MeganGC1983  your kids must be so excited. 

8 hours ago, Funsince1983 said:

Thanks! She seems to be better today. Mama drove her through McDonald's after her appt yesterday for fries, they're her favorite. 🤣

 

She also looks homeless AF because they were supposed to get groomed Tuesday. 

 

Ahh what a sweetie, she is adorable. What’s her name?  I hope she gets feeling better soon. 

4 hours ago, BohJang said:

You do!  Most of the time the parents are a lot harder to deal with than the kids.

My sister quit teaching early in her career. She loved the kids couldn’t handle the parents. 

Joining!  Have a great trip!

@dani negreanu  Wonderful that you are visiting with your family and away.  Enjoy!  

Silently following but thought I should tell you that I’m really enjoying your review. 
 

Jewel seems like a ship I may enjoy. 
 

Thanks 

2 hours ago, sid_9169 said:

Three fifths of the way through my first week back to work, and I'm in full on "cruise withdrawal"... As promised, the pictures of the two masks that I bought and as carefully as possible brought back with me from San Juan and St Thomas. First the African tribal mask from the one store in all of Charlotte Amalie that sells anything BESIDES jewelry... And, next, the vejigante mask from San Juan...

 

I'm pretty satisfied with both...

 

 

 

They look good in your space. Did you paint the painting on the wall?  it’s beautiful

On 1/19/2024 at 5:50 PM, Hogladyrider said:

Thanks....just read a posting on our Roll Call that someone who is on the Hawaii sailing now is in isolation with Covid.

They just arrived in Honolulu today and they have to remain in their cabin until Sunday.

 

I already have N95 masks in our staging area.

My friend is on this week. I hope it’s not them. Her last cruise she ended up in hospital in a far away country but it was a long one and she was able to hook back up with ship after being released from hospital. 

Great review, enjoyed following and your pics were great. Thanks!

@MeganGC1983  I fell a little behind but got all caught up. Loved your drsss that you wore last night. 
 

Thanks for doing such a great review. I wish I had been a part of it live as the gang seems like they had a great time.   Next time I hope!  
 

Safe travels tomorrow!  

1 hour ago, SenatorsFan said:

What a great end to an awesome cruise. You and Mr. Megan are such a joy to cruise with. Let's do this again sometime. 🥂😀

If this group gets together again I for sure want to join. 
 

You are staying on another week are you not?  So far you picked a great week to be away it’s freezing here!  Enjoy!

16 hours ago, Destiny0315 said:

Or when you were so tired or drunk you would just sleep on the potty!

Or fall off

Great review, thanks once again for sharing your vacation. I like your new shirts that you wore. The red one is #1. 

5 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

Trying to decide if she has the energy to come downstairs. Cats have an awfully difficult life having to make these daily decisions.

 

 

5 hours ago, StanleyandGus said:

Mine seem comfortable!

4 hours ago, Keksie said:

Samantha has taken over the bed in the sun this afternoon.  The high today is 42 so the sun feels good from inside.

 

All adorable 

1 minute ago, TxTeach79 said:

It will definitely require some self control!

I lose it as soon as I sit down!

4 hours ago, TxTeach79 said:

eight straight sea days is just wild. Can’t wait. 
 

I’d be broke!

48 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

By the way, if you ever want people to leave you alone while you're drinking, just get yourself a Charles Manson T-shirt... Or, maybe it's just me...

I’m sure it’s the shirt. I haven’t quite figured out that one yet.