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We paid $3.29 yesterday in Colorado

We’re doing a 21 night rt Boston to Panama Canal (not full transit) on HAL in Oct 24. Other than our first cruise on NCL we’ve only done Celebrity (& 4 Royal). I kind of feel like we’re jumping ship!

Maid of the Mist, great tour

Smart move Lois

If you don’t have an airline confirmation number then you do not have an airline reservation. Airline holds are 24 hours (if they’re offered)

Very hard to get good help here too. Tell your friend I’m sorry for her loss

Some update on Les’s brother. He was moved to rehab today but isn’t doing great. His wife moves to home hospice tomorrow. We’re so glad we had such good visits with them last month. Their daughters said it was the last good day they had.

Oh Melissa! How fabulous for you! I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you get it our granddaughter (17) applied for a job in a clothing store for after school. She wore a nice dress & jean jacket & her boots (all items she’d bought at that store). The manager hired her on the spot as she ‘looked like she was ready to go to work’. She’s ecstatic

Check consignment shops. You can find some fabulous deals on a list or new formal wear

This is exactly what I was trying to convey but you stated it so very much better than I did

We usually get all except my suitcase (I’m sure it’s my hair flat iron that delays it

Personally, I wouldn’t bring it, it would take up a lot of room in a suitcase with the hoop & petticoat. At least on Princess you’ll have access to an ironing room. my earlier comment about being the only one in a gown should’ve said one of the only in a truly formal gown. Very few tuxes also

We’ve sailed several times since the restart on different cruise lines. We haven’t had our luggage (or all of it) before early traditional dinner on any of them.

Depending on the cruise line you’ll be likely the only one in a gown. It’s a beautiful color for you. That dress almost requires the updo & makeup

Very small balcony. 2 straight chairs, next to smoking area on pool deck

Look at Trip advisor or visitacity.com. The ports of call page on cruise critic is very helpful too

We never travel day of cruise any longer. We usually cruise Celebrity. Their first & last nights are casual & we wear what we boarded on the first night & usually what we plan to fly on the next day on the last night

I bought a really comfortable pair of sparkly wedges from DSW (Kelly&Kate brand) for a recent wedding. I was amazed how comfy they were, they’ve been added to my cruise bag

The annual balloon fest is here this weekend. We don’t normally have them landing in our neighborhood!! Melody

I’d prefer San Diego to Hawaii rt!!

Their dry cleaning is stellar. After you use your ‘perk’ the cost is less than we pay at home

Um, you pay for them when you book them. If you haven’t paid then they are just in your cart & you won’t have them on board. The sale ends today, I’d pay quickly

We’re still wicked hot, high 90s since last week & supposed to last till end of next week

Just heard that Jimmy Buffet died today, age 76. Such great beach music. RIP.

Congratulations Laurie! So you started in banking when you were 6? Nice that your coworkers recognized this big achievement (as they should) I’d love to see pictures of your finished den. have a fabulous cruise!! I’d move your passport up to your critical list with your hearing aid batteries & prescription sunglasses!! we’ve done a lot to the house this year too, outside & in; it is a good feeling to see it completed. We did our upstairs bathroom converting it to a walk-in shower; redid our big deck & cut down some trees (our big yard now looks huge!). Melody