Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[DaniDanielle]

1 hour ago, BonTexasNY said:

Thanks, Maryann!

 

I didn't see the doctor today.  Pain didn't subside but at least it only hurts when I touch it or turn my head a certain way.

 

patient: doctor, it hurts when I touch it.

doctor:  so don't touch it.

Feel better.

[DaniDanielle]

29 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

Nice!!!!!!  We've never done a B2B before....

We were going to Florida to cruise on the Harmony and decided to do a B2B.  We felt it wasn’t worth the hassle for only a seven day cruise.  It was different itineraries each week and was great!!!

[lenquixote66]

1 minute ago, DaniDanielle said:

That’s my son’s birthday!

I saw that .What time was he born ? My daughter was born 11:36 AM.

[A&L_Ont]

3 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

 

😢

 

Actually, how long is the "pool season"?

 

late April to about now. It could start a bit earlier and end later but it will be a lot of $ to heat it. 

 

3 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Sad day but boy that cover sure does look easy peasy to put on.   

The entire process was done in just over an hour. 

 

2 hours ago, George C said:

My pool season just ended also, we don’t cover the pool , also I wear shorts from April to mid October. 

If I lived in Texas I’d wear shorts most of the winter. 😁

[A&L_Ont]

3 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Congrats to Owen and the team. Well done!

Still on a bit of a high. That will switch up tomorrow with a hockey game. An hour away with an 8pm start. 

[akcruz]

1 hour ago, jagsfan said:

I finally got Dick to the point where he thought less than 7 days was too short!

Took years to do it, though. 

 

I am trying for that, the longest we've done is 11 days and hubby said that was nice but long enough, his sweet spot is about 8 or 9.  Me, I could do a nice B2B, maybe some day.

[ReneeFLL]

14 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

Did you get to climb it when you were there or was it still closed?

It was closed when we were there.

 

13 hours ago, Keksie said:

I have thought about it.  My husband does all the scooping while I work on food and meds so it hasn't been a priority for me.  LOL  Does it take special litter?  Does it fit large cats?  Elmer is large 20 lbs and Samantha may get pretty big.  Was it hard to get your cats used to using it?

We use the Arm & Hammer Slide cat litter. Our biggest is 15 pounds and she is fine with it. I did read reviews where some people said their cat was to big, but I don’t remember if they gave a weight. Our cats took to it right away. We had the old litter box next to it with very little litter in it which they didn’t like so they used the litter robot. That was after we put them in the robot to show them where they should go now. They have special litter bags you can buy, but we get the 8 gallon garbage bags which fits perfectly. We also bought the steps that can be added on. With our 3 cats the bag gets changed usually 2 times a week. 
 

How long will it be till Samantha is at her full weight? Might be a good idea to wait till then and use their free trial offer. 

 

https://www.chewy.com/arm-hammer-litter-slide-multi-cat/dp/234132?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=Arm %26 Hammer Litter&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjwzaSLBhBJEiwAJSRokn_c0WlA2o_nWdXdv0fpo3mwCc-DxIzZYsaFRzQOd83_dPFl1xMNhxoC6roQAvD_BwE

[Keksie]

7 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

It was closed when we were there.

 

We use the Arm & Hammer Slide cat litter. Our biggest is 15 pounds and she is fine with it. I did read reviews where some people said their cat was to big, but I don’t remember if they gave a weight. Our cats took to it right away. We had the old litter box next to it with very little litter in it which they didn’t like so they used the litter robot. That was after we put them in the robot to show them where they should go now. They have special litter bags you can buy, but we get the 8 gallon garbage bags which fits perfectly. We also bought the steps that can be added on. With our 3 cats the bag gets changed usually 2 times a week. 
 

How long will it be till Samantha is at her full weight? Might be a good idea to wait till then and use their free trial offer. 

 

https://www.chewy.com/arm-hammer-litter-slide-multi-cat/dp/234132?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=Arm %26 Hammer Litter&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjwzaSLBhBJEiwAJSRokn_c0WlA2o_nWdXdv0fpo3mwCc-DxIzZYsaFRzQOd83_dPFl1xMNhxoC6roQAvD_BwE

Thank you for the information.  They say that it can take 3 years for Maine Coons to get to full size.  She is growing really fast right now though.  

[Jimbo]

2 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Yes from Bayonne.  It's about a 2 hr drive.    After I booked I was thinking instead of paying $30/day to park for 23 days we could rent a car for 1 day each way.   Looks like there are a couple rentals near the cruise port.  Will have to price them up as it has to be alot cheaper than parking our car.

• Check out this website, we have used them a few times when sailing out of Bayonne, years ago.

  https://www.trinityreservations.com/hoteloptions.php

   

  Check out the hotel below, it wasn't on their lists of hotels when we used them last, but it is something to consider since you are going to need 2 car rentals, and I can't think even for 1 day is going to be cheap in that area.

   

  Your total would be like $365 for  hotel( 1 night)23 days of  parking, they will shuttle you back and forth from cruiseport also, plus you get to sleep in the hotel the night before, no worries of car trouble on your ride that day of the cruise.

   

  Hotel has amazing reviews:
   

  https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g46357-d98350-Reviews-or10-Holiday_Inn_Clark_Newark_Area_an_IHG_hotel-Clark_New_Jersey.html#REVIEWS

   

   

   

   

  Clark Holiday Inn - Cape Liberty Park Stay and Cruise for 3 or 4 Includes round trip Cape Liberty Cruise Port SUV Service for 3 or 4 with parking
  36 Valley Road
  Clark NJ 07066
• Distance from Airport:

  14 Miles from Newark Airport, 20 Miles from Cape Liberty Cruise Port
• Airport Shuttle Hours:

  N/A
• Cruise Port Shuttle:

  Includes round trip Cape Liberty Cruise Port SUV Service for 4 at the times of your choice
• Parking Included:

  includes 21 days of free parking
• Additional parking:

  $10 per day after the 21 days included in our package
• Accommodations:

  One room for one night only for up to 4 per room
• Breakfast:

  is not included but available at the hotel.
• Package rate:

  Friday to Sunday(January)

  $ 345.00 inclusive

  Good for up to 4 people per room unless Other wise described above.

  (final cost, no added fees)

• Room Type & occupancy:

  One room with two double beds.

Edited October 16, 2021 by Jimbo

[ReneeFLL]

12 hours ago, Lionesss said:

I cannot begin to think how much thread catching up I will be doing when I get back home.  
Today perfect day at coco cay. 
 

Last night as Radio would say the casino was very lionesss friendly. 
 

I won $15,000. 
 

Great machine. 
 

After I got my pay out I went to another machine and won $1,200. 
 

Done in casino. 
 

Off to beach. 
 

Sea ya. 

$15,000 and $1,200.00 that’s fantastic. 
 

12 hours ago, jagsfan said:

I only know that when we pet sat at our DD’s, my husband commented on the litter box. That the litter disappeared and he didn’t have to do anything but feed the cats and feed and walk the dog. 
(I was busy enjoying watching the ocean and reading)

I asked my DD about the magical litter box and she said best investment ever. 

Does she have the Litter Robot or a different one?  This is the first automatic scooper we have tried and love it. Totally agree about the best money spent. 
 

4 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

@Ozark_Kid @DaniDanielle     Eric was saying last night maybe we should do a b2b on Anthem in January.     when he has these brain storms I don't miss out - LOL!

My concern was all the balconies are filled up.     

Nope, to my surprise this morning they have added a bunch of balconies for all 3 of the 11 night sailings in January

 

I called clubroyale to see what kind of discount prime members get for a non -casino cruise.     When she told me the price, we were shocked - it is 40% off the online price I got with diamond balcony discount, 55+ discount and resident discount.      

I told Eric and he said book it Now!    

 

So we are now booked for 11 night sailing on 1/09 and will stay on board for the 11 night sailing on 1/20.      Woohoo!    22 nights on Anthem - cannot wait😀

Unfortunately we could not get same cabin for the b2b but will survive as they make it nice and easy to move and we are only going a couple cabins away - maybe we'll have same cabin steward.

 

 

That’s going to be a fun cruise. Love b2b cruises. Keep checking and see if one of the same cabins opens up.

[BonTexasNY]

2 hours ago, jagsfan said:

What happens when you turn over in bed and lie on it? It must wake you up in a hurry. I hope it gets better fast!

I hardly ever turn over in bed.  That's why I love our tempurpedic mattress.  It envelopes you and prevents you from tossing and turning. Wonderful nights sleep.

 

2 hours ago, HBE4 said:

Not only has pool season ended but Christmas is almost here. The ice rink & holiday shops (all 100+) going up in Byrant Park. Right in the middle of Manhatten, on 42nd street halfway between Grand Central Station and Times Square. 

 

Memories.  Many, many years ago, I worked at an advertising company across the street from Bryant Park.  Back then it was just a park, no exhibits or anything else except lots of ummmm people who drank their beverage out of a bottle in a paper bag.

2 hours ago, DaniDanielle said:

Feel better.

Thank you so much.

[Lionesss]

The machine I won on is an old fashioned 5 line spitfire. 
minimum bet 0.25 on one line. 
you can set it to gamble 25, 50 cents or a 1.00. 
but you can do a max bet of 50 x your bet. 
 

I was playing 5 lines 

machine set at 0.25 

and I was playing 15 coins a spin. ($3.75) 

 

I got the 60,000 

for 3x triple 7 .

won something trivial on another line. 
 

coming home with over $15,000 plus some odd bills and a w2. from this win. 
nit won 2 more jackpot 

 

Below is a picture of my winning spin. 
 

I will try to find a better picture also of machine. 

 

those are the only pictures I can find 

 

 

CC acting goofy.

SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!
 

 

 

Good night

 

 

sleep tight. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Jimbo]

12 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

The machine I won on is an old fashioned 5 line spitfire. 
minimum bet 0.25 on one line. 
you can set it to gamble 25, 50 cents or a 1.00. 
but you can do a max bet of 50 x your bet. 
 

I was playing 5 lines 

machine set at 0.25 

and I was playing 15 coins a spin. ($3.75) 

 

I got the 60,000 

for 3x triple 7 .

won something trivial on another line. 
 

coming home with over $15,000 plus some odd bills and a w2. from this win. 
nit won 2 more jackpot 

 

Below is a picture of my winning spin. 
 

I will try to find a better picture also of machine. 

 

those are the only pictures I can find 

 

 

CC acting goofy.

SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!
 

 

 

Good night

 

 

sleep tight. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very, Very Nice !!! Congrats !!

[Ozark_Kid]

6 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

@Ozark_Kid @DaniDanielle     Eric was saying last night maybe we should do a b2b on Anthem in January.     when he has these brain storms I don't miss out - LOL!

My concern was all the balconies are filled up.     

Nope, to my surprise this morning they have added a bunch of balconies for all 3 of the 11 night sailings in January

 

I called clubroyale to see what kind of discount prime members get for a non -casino cruise.     When she told me the price, we were shocked - it is 40% off the online price I got with diamond balcony discount, 55+ discount and resident discount.      

I told Eric and he said book it Now!    

 

So we are now booked for 11 night sailing on 1/09 and will stay on board for the 11 night sailing on 1/20.      Woohoo!    22 nights on Anthem - cannot wait😀

Unfortunately we could not get same cabin for the b2b but will survive as they make it nice and easy to move and we are only going a couple cabins away - maybe we'll have same cabin steward.

 

 

Well I just saw this and thought I would go check out my RC account.  I opened it up and noticed our points from last week cruise were already posted to the account.  I held my iPad out to show Sharon the points and said, notice anything, she said, yes, our cruise is canceled…..WHAT…. Yes the Hawaiian cruise is showing canceled.  I didn’t notice it, I just noticed the points were already added and was showing her the points.  I can’t believe it.  They have not sent an email yet.

[Ozark_Kid]

4 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

Thank you, Lenny,

Baby let's cruise, awayyyyyyyyy from heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere,  I love that song both by Smokey Robinson and duet by Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis.  

My youngest daughter always liked singing my song collection with me.  The Gwyneth and Huey version was a favorite for us to sing together.
 

[Coralc]

51 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Well I just saw this and thought I would go check out my RC account.  I opened it up and noticed our points from last week cruise were already posted to the account.  I held my iPad out to show Sharon the points and said, notice anything, she said, yes, our cruise is canceled…..WHAT…. Yes the Hawaiian cruise is showing canceled.  I didn’t notice it, I just noticed the points were already added and was showing her the points.  I can’t believe it.  They have not sent an email yet.

 

Oh no! I am always so sad and tired of these cruise cancellations.  We thought our December and February cruises were safe out of Florida...but no, they were cancelled in the August blitz.  We never did receive an email? 

[grapau27]

6 hours ago, DaniDanielle said:

That’s my son’s birthday!

Happy birthday in advance Marietta for your son.

Graham.

[grapau27]

Good morning.

It is a cold and cloudy 39°C here at 08.30am.

The back garden is covered in fallen leaves.

I hope everyone has a lovely weekend.

Take care and stay safe.

Graham.

[dani negreanu]

1 hour ago, grapau27 said:

It is a cold and cloudy 39°C here at 08.30am.

 

😁 😁 Fancy that... Here at this temp. it will be hot as hell 😁😁

 

🥰

 

[grapau27]

4 minutes ago, dani negreanu said:

 

😁 😁 Fancy that... Here at this temp. it will be hot as hell 😁😁

 

🥰

 

39°F😨😨😨.

Phone predictive text.☹️ 

[sgmn]

18 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

My day

😂hubby had a baseball cap years ago with a very similar acronym to the last line 

[dani negreanu]

10 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Eric was saying last night maybe we should do a b2b on Anthem in January.     when he has these brain storms I don't miss out - LOL!

 

1) You had me at the "brain storms"....😉

2) Neither do I.... It can be an once in a life time opportunity....😁

 

 

8 hours ago, HBE4 said:

Right in the middle of Manhattan, on 42nd street halfway between Grand Central Station and Times Square. 

 

You actually live in Manhattan !!! How cool it must be.... Pre-Covid I had a dream of living a whole month in Manhattan. To feel the city. As it is, it takes me a week to get over the jet leg, and by that time, we're usually leaving.

 

7 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

My oldest daughter will be 48 this coming Thursday, October 21.😀

 

Early congrats. I truly hope that by her b'day, you'll have good news about Maya.

 

6 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

late April to about now. It could start a bit earlier and end later but it will be a lot of $ to heat it. 

 

To me it seems u get a nice use of the pool. I was thinking, Canada being Canada, just shy of 3 months use.

 

6 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

Keep checking and see if one of the same cabins opens up.

 

@Sunshine3601

 

Just what I was thinking too...

[sgmn]

Went for a walk on our favourite local-ish beach on Thursday.  Beautiful weather.  Even a few people swimming. Probably one of the last warm days now, weather forecast is predicting rain and cool temperatures for the next two weeks 

Sue

 

 

[dani negreanu]

21 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Phone predictive text.☹️ 

 

After all these years of typing texts, the proof-reading must be so "ingrained" in me...

 

My eye goes directly to every single "typo"... sigh.

[mo&fran]

1 hour ago, dani negreanu said:

 

After all these years of typing texts, the proof-reading must be so "ingrained" in me...

 

My eye goes directly to every single "typo"... sigh.

I usually don't see them till after I posted, and have to edit.