#55worktoplay

20 hours ago, Roscoe13 said:

I was looking for something good to start on so I started on True Detective season 4 with Jodie Foster.. 

Well lemme just say she's my age and...

Great show!

It looks like a nice town. What a great idea. 

On 2/10/2024 at 1:08 PM, Roscoe13 said:

Speaking of CRV's here's my Touring Hybrid...this was supposed to be a Toyota Tacoma but our household deal is we pay cash (done) and then Mrs. has to approve...Soon Tacoma became a Venza but due to NONE available I settled for the CRV.  Great pickup, er, I mean SUV

 

Those CRV’s are highly wanted here with the thieves. Very high theft rate, my friends insurance rate has sky rocketed.

On 2/10/2024 at 12:30 AM, ReneeFLL said:

Nice car. That color sounds like what I have. They call it White Frost Tricoat on the GMC Yukon Denali. I like the pearly shimmer.

They call it Pearl White on my Tahoe

10 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Looks like his last post was Sunday.  @lenquixote66 Now I'm worried.

I sure hope he is okay🙏

Yes it’s very strange for him to be not commenting.  

1 hour ago, Arzeena said:

We paid a visit today on the Symphony. I was surprised to find a new variety....Primavera pizza. New for me because I have not seen primavera at Sorrento before. Was good. Visited Bolers later to get  ginger refresher sans rum. Dinner will be at Chops tonight. 

Oh I would like to be right alongside you right now. I hope you enjoyed Chops, Yum!

21 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

I have discovered the secret to getting an excellent Sorrento"s pizza... go to Bolero's first.😀

 

I hope @lenquixote66 is ok as I was sure expecting him to respond to this.

10 hours ago, LatinaInTexas said:

Only been to Amber Cove once, didn't care for it. Now I know why. We rented an umbrella, sat in our loungers, went in the pool, well one little area of the pool, went to the restaurant for lunch, went back to the ship.

Seeing all Patti's pics I now know I missed EVERYTHING! I had no idea all that was there🤦

 

Same for me.  I now know there is so much more. 

1 hour ago, Hogladyrider said:

Wow what a day scenic.cruising..just spectacular scenery.

There is a big difference cruising the Caribbean vs cruising the Pacific for sure.

What I could not capture in the photos are the several helicopters providing tours.  They looked like tiny dots against the walls.

Sorry your port got cancelled but my those views are magnificent!  Thx

Great review. The ship certainly does look amazing.  
 

Thanks to all the contributors. 
 

@Ourusualbeach  Fantastic for Toby. Big Congratulations goes out to him.  I’m sure he is still smiling. Very likely bad for you as I’m sure he will want to now do many more cruises. 

3 hours ago, jam19872016 said:

Celebrity offers free basic drinks to all players actively gambling in the casino, status or not.

 

I do have casino status but that is because Celebrity has been extending the earning period since before Covid. When they finally end the earning period, my status will not renew as I've decided to put my gambling dollars into only Royal Caribbean. 

Well that’s interesting and good to know. Royal is a good choice

Thanks for another great review. 
 

I have a question, you mentioned casino free drinks but you don’t report on playing in the casino so how is it you get free drinks in casino?  Perhaps you formally gambled and gave it up. Just wondering how you manage free drink nos without being a casino player. 

5 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said:

Food is very good!

Believe it or not the wifi level included in our PKG works great.  I am only on while waiting for things to start.

Everything depends on the app so I need to carry my phone.

I was just teasing. I’m glad you are not unplugged enjoying your posts. 

1 hour ago, Hogladyrider said:

Some more of the beautiful fresh flowers arrangements.

Beautiful!  I’m glad you are having a great time. How is the food?  I thought you were unplugging😀

11 hours ago, RenoNanaOz said:

Love that place and Oscar😉 growing up in Vegas was awesome. No crime, no gangs,  mob handled all that *****.  My BIL was head of Security at Binions Horseshoe.  So many stories of how they handled their business. Glad you enjoyed your meal.  

Sounds like it could be a great book to write. 

13 hours ago, blarko said:

Oh my. Hope she’s ok. What a way to ruin your vacation.

@HogladyriderWhat she said

Looking forward to following along. Thanks!

On 1/31/2024 at 10:55 AM, ZoeyVictoria said:

I read about other people taking short flights (Orlando to Miami, etc) and I have checked many times for a flight from Sarasota or Tampa to Miami, but they are outrageous. Also checked into one-way car rentals rather than parking our own car.  Same story. 

I flew from Ontario to Florida for a week two flights were cheaper then freaking car rental.  Prices are crazy. 

On 1/31/2024 at 1:10 PM, MeganGC1983 said:

Definitely not on my bucket list. 

There could be a benefit, no huge lines and  great conversations with bar staff to be had.  

12 hours ago, Jamman54 said:

Once through security you are given a boarding placard. Ours was Priority “A”. You then entered the Captain’s Lounge which is sectioned off for Diamonds, Platinum, and Suites. We are seated by 9:30am…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have our first Tribe sighting! In the Tribe t-shirt is Heather (SenatorsFan), and to her right, her husband Peter. To her left is Vic (Roscoe13), who is with his wife Donna. She’s camera shy, so we have to respect that. I will say that she is a very pretty lady, and that Vic and I have definitely married up! Lol.

 

 

Jim is displaying their Priority “A” placard……

 

 

While we were waiting Patti and I had our Embarkation Photo taken…..

 

 

Barbie and Ken are sailing with us this week…..

 

 

Sid joins us in the Captain’s Lounge. This is his first cruise as a Platinum member. Welcome to royalty Sid! He’s sporting a Priority “Q” placard, but in reality he’ll be boarding only minutes after us. Don’t know why we didn’t get a picture, but that will be rectified shortly.

 

At 10:45am boarding begins. We're the first group to board. We’re through the facial recognition scans and heading up the gangway behind Pat & Jim…..

 

 

 

We are now aboard the Carnival Celebration!

 

To be continued…..

Great to put faces to names and especially @SenatorsFan for when we meet in person. I still owe you a drive in the Hot Rod 😀

Just joining and already 7 pages behind. Looking so forward to this. Thanks!

13 hours ago, Hogladyrider said:

OMG the fastest boarding and luggage delivery we have ever had even with Carnival.

Drop off luggage at port easy peasy then to Rental drop off was smooth as a babies bottom, took the free shuttle to the airport, hopped on the city bus $1.25 each for ride to the port.

The Masses had already boarded by the time we arrived at the shop 1;30 walked right on.. room was ready luggage delivered immediately all unpacked by 2:30...been drinking ever since....I will NEVER match the infamous Ms Megan or Saint Greg but I'm having a blast and we are just getting ready for sail away from our balcony!

Have a fantastic trip. Its been a long time coming. 

On 1/26/2024 at 11:27 PM, dmet0225 said:

Wasn’t going to, but when in Rome….

 

The Bostons are sisters from the same litter - will be 8 this summer

 

The Pomchi’s (father is a Pomeranian and mother is a long haired Chihuahua) are brother (tan/white)-sister (black/white) from the same litter - will be 2 in May. 
 

 

 

Aww so sweet

Thanks to all of you sharing your trip. Ship looks amazing. 
 

4 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

I saw him posting on one of the world cruise blogs on FB today.   I am wondering if he is taking a break from CC or playing monopoly

Poor Jimbo. I think his words and how he says things are taken out of context sometimes.  Deep down I believe he means well.

@Sea Dog  Sorry to hear your knees are still troubling. I hope your two four legged nurses help get you back in high spirits .

@dani negreanu thinking of you and hoping you are still with your family enjoying every moment

where is and what happened to @Jimbo