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Thankfully, the before version.

Following along for sure. Have a fabulous birthday cruise with lots of sun and calm seas.

Maryann, safe travels as you and Jim head down to FL. Glad to read all are on the mend! I go every year and never encounter a line. Of course, it's busy inside but not too terrible. I hate that all their deeply discounted stuff is not their usual stock but items brought in from other places. However, I managed to buy $60 worth of stuff for $15.50. Feel better fast! Going to check on Andrew's thread now.

Maryann, you beat me to it. That's exactly what I was just about to post!

Wait until @A&L_OntAndrew sees this picture. I share his hatred for the raisins! 😝

I used to frequent 2 aol chat rooms that had annual gatherings in Vegas and Atlantic City. I must have met approx. 80 people in person from those rooms. Great fun! More people to meet in March on the Bella cruise. If anyone watched SNL back in the day, I think the 90's, Mike Myers played a character, Linda Richman, who was based on his mother in law. Her name was really Linda Richman and was a reg in one of the chatrooms. I met her in person when she gave a talk about her book "I'd Rather Laugh". On occasion, we used to phone call each other and diss some of the chatters. 🤣 I told her Mike sounded more like her than she did. When my daughter married, Linda sent her a beautiful wall hanging made in Israel. What a funny lady.

Typical Dallas weather. Hope your visitors make their flight. Yes, Buffalo was hit hard and Southwest cancelled 62% of flights around the country today.

OMG that's so hard to believe. It was a large part of my childhood also AND my daughter's. To me it can only be Ronzoni. Ronzoni sono buoni. Ronzoni is so good. I did not google! It's like to Bosco jingle. Imbedded in my mind forever. Maryann, I know what you mean! Thanks for responding. I sort of forgot you were in Atlanta. My memory lapses often worries me. Enjoy your Jewel cruise! How is Amanda doing?

That made me giggle. Should we get aisle seats in the back to make a quick getaway? Speaking of Cats, does anyone know where @John&LaLaJohn is? On another cruise?

Can you guess what finally popped into my head. ? Your story is so heartwarming. How wonderful you and your step-daughter found a new meaningful tradition. If the Applebee's is the one I remember on 59 and Airmont, I wonder if my nephew's HS picture is still on the wall. You HAVE to know what MY reaction is. Ambrosia!

I hope my Dallas area neighbors are enjoying our sunny weather. High of 50 today, high of 67 tomorrow. I'm loving it. Onward to Bath and Body Works for their semi-annual sale!

OOPs I totally forgot there is no aqua theater on Advventure. I've never been on O class yet but always loved the ice show. Is it much better on O? I'll be happy to find out in March.

I have 2 questions for @TravelGirlinDallasBethany, or anyone else who was on Adventure not long ago: Did you reserve entertainment (ice, aqua shows, etc.) before boarding on your app, when you board or no need? Pre pandemic no reservations were needed for that class of ship but not sure if things have changed. Also how far in advance were you able to print out luggage tags? Thanks in advance.

I too love National Lampoon Christmas Vacation. Cousin Eddy: "the *****er's full. "It's a Wonderful Life" is truly.....Wonderful. As one who doesn't celebrate Christmas, I totally, thoroughly enjoyed everyone's Christmas stories and amazing pictures. Every time I see beautiful pictures on this thread that I think cannot be topped, a new set of awesome pictures pop up. Thank you for including all of us in your holiday celebrations. I'm sorry it's over for this year. And thank YOU Dani for creating this exceptional place where we can comfortably hang out and share our lives with each other.

@Sea DogGreg, your joy of celebrating Christmas is awesome. Happy belated birthday to Linda. I actually watched "Miracle on 34th Street" yesterday for the bajillionth time, the one with Natalie Wood. Such a sweet movie. @dani negreanu Dani, I remember Sabra Chocolate/Orange liqueur from Israel. So good. Hope everyone reaches their destinations!

Simple pleasures are life's treasures. Get well wishes to Jim! Glad the rest of you are better.

Wishing my friends on this special thread who celebrate, a joyful and safe Christmas. Hope Santa is good to each and every one of you. Special thoughts go to those who have lost loved ones this year. Continued Happy Chanukah for those still celebrating our 8 days of potato latkes (pancakes, but not the breakfast kind) and jelly donuts.

I almost choked on my gum!

So very beautiful. Merry Christmas!

Looks about right 🤣Fortunately, it hardly snows here. Keeping fingers crossed it stays that way. Oh no, Maryann, hope everyone recovers quickly. You have a wonderful, optimistic outlook.

Would I be bragging if I announce it's a blistering 35 degrees here?

What a lovely, inviting table and tree. I learned from Emma Cruises on you tube that "pudding" in the UK means dessert. Every house is lovely when it's filled with love. I bet yours is the same.

Oh those smiles! Precious. So nice to put a pretty face to your name, April.

Sadness mixed with joy. My sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved brother. And, of course, congratulations on your beautiful granddaughter and her future groom on their engagement. .

I'd love to meet you also, and ARK does border TX! No wonder you wear jackets in "balmy" weather, neighbor. I'll be the one in the thin hoodie. I am so looking forward to our Bella cruise. That excitement never wavered. Just wasn't looking forward to our Feb. cruise as much as Bella's. Meeting all of you will be a wonderful treat for sure!