Ocean Dancer Posted September 13, 2017 #726 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Hope his father-in-law has a full recovery. The house can be replaced; our health is a blessing. Where in Orlando area are they and do they need help? I'm in the Winter Springs area on east side of Orlando. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Not sure of the exact location. Yesterday he said the family in Florida could not get gas to visit. Still no power and communication is very sketchy. I'm not sure even my daughter-in-law has all the correct details and is soooo upset.Son's e mail is reed nate at g mail dot com. He is in Va. Thank You. I've texted my son with no answer, he may be driving in DC traffic. You can reach me at screen name 41269 at aol dot com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted September 13, 2017 #727 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Internet and cellular was spotty. Still no WiFi. Beautiful day. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Got a little worried when it seemed like you went silent for a little while. Glad to hear everything is OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 13, 2017 #728 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Got a little worried when it seemed like you went silent for a little while. Glad to hear everything is OK. Not entirely OK. My lovely wife is in CK as we speak and I'm looking at thawed out shrimp for dinner. Bella's happy I stayed. [emoji2] Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted September 13, 2017 #729 Share Posted September 13, 2017 My son's in-laws are in the Orlando area. Part of the roof collapsed on his father-in-law who is currently in ICU with a shattered pelvis.Our son and new daughter-in-law's honeymoon has been cancelled as the hotel in Key West is not there anymore. He's been on the phone for four hours trying to get his money back.:loudcry::loudcry: Prayers to anyone affected.:halo: Prayers for everyone. Hope he has a fast recovery. I have family in Orlando as well. All are safe (no power yet, but doing OK) and one is without work for who knows how long because her workplace got badly damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted September 14, 2017 #730 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Up date. Our son's father-in-law is still in ICU and was to have surgery today, but doctor's decided to let it fuse and do surgery later. He should be in hospital for several weeks. His wife was able to find gas today to visit. Still no power. Thank you to all my well wishers :halo::halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frick_&_Frack Posted September 14, 2017 #731 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Great update, Ocean Dancer (well, in that he's stable and his wife can get there). Here's hoping he has a good recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted September 14, 2017 #732 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Companies are not in business to be nice to anybody, or help out people. Does this include the Red Cross? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted September 14, 2017 #733 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Not entirely OK. My lovely wife is in CK as we speak and I'm looking at thawed out shrimp for dinner. Bella's happy I stayed. [emoji2] Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Yum, just like lobster in the MDR. ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukkian Posted September 14, 2017 #734 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Does this include the Red Cross? They are a non-profit organization which is completely different than a for profit business, but even in their case, they still have to bring in more money than they spend, so they need more people to donate if they need more funds going out. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted September 14, 2017 #735 Share Posted September 14, 2017 They are a non-profit organization which is completely different than a for profit business, but even in their case, they still have to bring in more money than they spend, so they need more people to donate if they need more funds going out. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Forums mobile app Well, I'll be sending a check directly to my son's in-law's. That way I'm assured 100% goes to a good cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukkian Posted September 14, 2017 #736 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Well, I'll be sending a check directly to my son's in-law's. That way I'm assured 100% goes to a good cause. Good call. I hope everything works out. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted September 14, 2017 #737 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Everyone is getting full 7 days of C&A points. Even those of us that don't want them. That's generous of them. Biker, who won't believe he will get 10 points from the previous Oasis sailing till they post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted September 14, 2017 #738 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Great update, Ocean Dancer (well, in that he's stable and his wife can get there). Here's hoping he has a good recovery! Good call. I hope everything works out. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Forums mobile app Thanks everyone :D:halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 14, 2017 #739 Share Posted September 14, 2017 That's generous of them. Biker, who won't believe he will get 10 points from the previous Oasis sailing till they post. Didn't Liberty get the extra. FWIW, the 4 day MJ cruise that left on the 4th may not return until the 18th. [emoji33] Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingo3 Posted September 14, 2017 #740 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'm sorry, but is hard for me to be sympathetic. If everyone would read the contract, they will see the lines are doing exactly what they said they would in the contract, actually, they are doing more than they have to. Insurance is also for these circumstances. Not planning properly is not RCCL's fault. IT IS HURRICANE season, choosing to sail during the season without insurance, and with unrealistic expectations, is just not smart. But to then blame the cruise lines, is just ludicrous in my opinion. And to be honest, if I pay for insurance, why should someone who did not, get the same benefits?? That makes no sense to me. Flame away, LOL! (I won't read it anyway) But it's the truth...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie444 Posted September 14, 2017 #741 Share Posted September 14, 2017 FWIW, the 4 day MJ cruise that left on the 4th may not return until the 18th. [emoji33] Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app I was on the MJ and all had the opportunity to disembark a day early on the 7th if they wanted. Were told if not they would be sailing until possibly Tuesday so the 18th would be a long time! Especially since another cruiser said that there would be no casino, no entertainment, pools obviously weather dependant, and only buffets open. This was second hand though so looking forward to hearing from someone who stayed on. This person also said only about 50 people elected to but again, I can't speak to the authenticity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted September 14, 2017 #742 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'm sorry, but is hard for me to be sympathetic. If everyone would read the contract, they will see the lines are doing exactly what they said they would in the contract, actually, they are doing more than they have to. Insurance is also for these circumstances. Not planning properly is not RCCL's fault. IT IS HURRICANE season, choosing to sail during the season without insurance, and with unrealistic expectations, is just not smart. But to then blame the cruise lines, is just ludicrous in my opinion. And to be honest, if I pay for insurance, why should someone who did not, get the same benefits?? That makes no sense to me. Flame away, LOL! (I won't read it anyway) But it's the truth...... Read this one please -- 38 cruises (most RCCL except a couple Disney). Lots of September cruises. (We normally cruise Jan/Feb and Sept plus some spring break if the kids/grands are available.) Never bought insurance. This is the first time that we have found it difficult to get to San Juan for our cruise. (We normally fly standby thanks to a pilot stepson.) This time we had to buy tickets to make sure we make it. The price was $250 for both of us. Compare that to the cost of buying insurance for all of these trips and see how we have come out. Not buying insurance: "Just not smart." I think we have done okay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukkian Posted September 14, 2017 #743 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Read this one please -- 38 cruises (most RCCL except a couple Disney). Lots of September cruises. (We normally cruise Jan/Feb and Sept plus some spring break if the kids/grands are available.) Never bought insurance. This is the first time that we have found it difficult to get to San Juan for our cruise. (We normally fly standby thanks to a pilot stepson.) This time we had to buy tickets to make sure we make it. The price was $250 for both of us. Compare that to the cost of buying insurance for all of these trips and see how we have come out. Not buying insurance: "Just not smart." I think we have done okay! I don't think most people are saying you need to buy insurance, but if you don't, just don't expect everybody else to cover your loss, which is what some are suggesting. Everybody gets insurance, some buy it, some insure themselves. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted September 14, 2017 #744 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Read this one please -- 38 cruises (most RCCL except a couple Disney). Lots of September cruises. (We normally cruise Jan/Feb and Sept plus some spring break if the kids/grands are available.) Never bought insurance. This is the first time that we have found it difficult to get to San Juan for our cruise. (We normally fly standby thanks to a pilot stepson.) This time we had to buy tickets to make sure we make it. The price was $250 for both of us. Compare that to the cost of buying insurance for all of these trips and see how we have come out. Not buying insurance: "Just not smart." I think we have done okay! You are playing with fire. A medi vac can cost upwards of $50,000.00. Glad things worked out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettprincess Posted September 14, 2017 #745 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'm sorry, but is hard for me to be sympathetic. If everyone would read the contract, they will see the lines are doing exactly what they said they would in the contract, actually, they are doing more than they have to. Insurance is also for these circumstances. Not planning properly is not RCCL's fault. IT IS HURRICANE season, choosing to sail during the season without insurance, and with unrealistic expectations, is just not smart. But to then blame the cruise lines, is just ludicrous in my opinion. And to be honest, if I pay for insurance, why should someone who did not, get the same benefits?? That makes no sense to me. Flame away, LOL! (I won't read it anyway) But it's the truth...... Excellent statement. Kudos for writing it. We believe the same thing. Greedy people only thoughts about themselves. We and others are worried about our friends in St Thomas and St Maartin that have lost everything. Just do NOT TRAVEL during hurricane season and it should stop the whiners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted September 14, 2017 #746 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Not entirely OK. My lovely wife is in CK as we speak and I'm looking at thawed out shrimp for dinner. Bella's happy I stayed. [emoji2] Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app If Bella is happy then it is all good, although, I think the lovely wife is having the better dinner.... JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted September 14, 2017 #747 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Does this include the Red Cross? Not really a business, but those that run it they probably live like it is a business.... just no stock holders to throw divends at... JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 14, 2017 #748 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I was on the MJ and all had the opportunity to disembark a day early on the 7th if they wanted. Were told if not they would be sailing until possibly Tuesday so the 18th would be a long time! Especially since another cruiser said that there would be no casino, no entertainment, pools obviously weather dependant, and only buffets open. This was second hand though so looking forward to hearing from someone who stayed on. This person also said only about 50 people elected to but again, I can't speak to the authenticity. That was Tuesday the 12th. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 14, 2017 #749 Share Posted September 14, 2017 You are playing with fire. A medi vac can cost upwards of $50,000.00. Glad things worked out for you. I don't know, divide total amount of cruise related medi vacs by Total cruisers. Most likely a very small percentage. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payitforward Posted September 14, 2017 #750 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I don't know, divide total amount of cruise related medi vacs by Total cruisers. Most likely a very small percentage. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app My rule is "don't gamble with more than you can afford to lose." If I pay $150 for insurance, and don't need it, I've only lost $150. That's a loss I can afford. If I have to be flown off of the ship for a medical emergency, it can run between 50 and 100k. I can't afford that loss. Even if the odds are in my favor, it's a gamble I'm not willing to take - because I can't afford to lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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