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Laurie, I’m still a big fan of Embassy Suites on 17th at Cordova. We’ll be there in 9 days. 2 room suites, cooked to order breakfast (omelet & eggs). Manager reception (couple of cocktails & snacks from 5-7). We never bother with shuttles in Ft Lauderdale (they’re way more expensive & crowded) than getting a taxi (or Uber/Lyft). Under $20 from Embassy to ship (shuttle was $30 per person). Embassy has great restaurants in less than a block surrounding the hotel (Kelly’s Landing for great seafood, Gilbert’s for wonderful burgers & homemade key lime pie); a TJ Maxx & a Ross & a Total Wine. Do the rooms need a refresh? Yes, it’s a busy hotel. & has 6-8 elevators. Melody fyi we stayed one at Renaissance a few years ago…they still haven’t fixed that elevator?
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Lois, we’re Celebrity fans, but they’re starting to price themselves out of our market. Celebrity Constellation is homeported out of Tampa; she’s a smaller ship with fabulous crew. Silhouette is one of the SClass ships (others being Solstice, Eclipse, Equinox & Reflection) is homeported out of Ft Lauderdale…lots of specialty restaurants. Celebrity doesn’t have a large presence on the west coast. Best part of Celebrity for us is all nonsmoking casinos & very few kids (especially on the longer cruises). Melody
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We purchased a monucular to attach to our iPhone (probably on Amazon) we’ll see in a couple of weeks if it actually works!! the included binoculars have never been very good
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You might want to try OOFOS. They are classified as recovery shoes. Flip flops, clogs, slip on shoes & new running shoes. I’ve had 20 foot surgeries & I cannot recommend these more! They have the large toe box & done cute styles!
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Thanks Lois. I just came in from shoveling the 9” of our ‘rain expected’. I almost had to sit on Les to keep him inside! I told him we leave in 10 days, you’re not shoveling!!! He’s definitely feeling better, gallbladder surgeon appt right after we get back from the cruise. Cortisone shot is definitely helping his shoulder. Wish it was working as well with SI joint. His leg wants to give out quite often. At least he’s pretty good with the cane. Melody
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Those sandals will be perfect
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Moving from Royal to Celebrity for the itinerary!
awhfy replied to mwne2nks's topic in Celebrity Cruises
More than you expect. You will get reciprocal status to Elite from your Diamond status (not the points, the status) -
I wear my black Keen water shoes (my heaviest) on plane, one pair of white OOFO slip-ons (weigh 4 oz), one pair of oofo flip flops, one black dressy sandal & maybe a sparkly flip flop. I need options after 20 foot surgeries
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Margaret, sorry to hear about your brother’s heart issues…that’s scary. Les is doing so much better since earlier in the week. He’s moving around house without walker & seldom uses the cane. We leave on 6 Feb (flying first class which will definitely be easier on Les). Son will get us to airport here, we’re being picked up in FLL & will be with friends to get to ship. Really hoping Luggage Valet is an option for getting home. He's bringing walker & cane on the trip & I’ve reserved a wheelchair in Atlanta (both ways). Just need to get him on board & relaxing on the balcony. First time I’ve been glad we didn’t get our normal aft balcony. We’re in a bump out balcony right by the elevators. Melody
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June cruise to Alaska - what clothes will I need
awhfy replied to masonchar's topic in Cruise Fashions & Beauty
Hooded windproof, water proof jacket (windproof pants to pull over pants . Waterproof a pair of old sneakers (plan on leaving them at last port). Smartwool socks -
I’m pleased (thrilled more like it) to report that Les is starting to be more like himself. Doc gave him lidocaine patches to put on the SI joint at night. That coupled with the cortisone shot have made a marked difference for him. He’s using a sturdy walking stick now but deciding if he’ll take the mobility walker on the cruise, 🙄. He’s got another week on the antibiotics. We’ll get the results on the gb mri on the 31st (unless something is very abnormal). I pulled out the suitcases yesterday & will finish packing next week (except hanging stuff). my bday is Monday so the kids have decreed we’re having a party on Sunday afternoon, they’re bringing everything. I’ll get more wine! thanks everyone for the positive comments on Les’s recovery, it really helped. Melody
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Had Les back to doc yesterday, cortisone shot in sacroiliac joint & almost instant relief! Hope it lasts!!! He actually slept in bed last night. Ortho surgeon for shoulder today & mri for gallbladder tomorrow. Hopefully he’s headed back to normal active smiley Les we leave in 18 days, he’s determined, I need to pack!!! thanks to everyone for the words of concern & comfort. Melody