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

[Ozark_Kid]

19 minutes ago, singinalot said:

haven’t been on since this weekend so I’m going to try to catch up. meanwhile this happened tonight 🥰 

n I’m not sad about it…

 

 

Did you beat Greg putting Christmas stuff up?!? 😲 

[Sea Dog]

20 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Honestly, if I hit powerball tonight I'm pretty sure I'd be at work tomorrow. Nothing wrong with money. It is good for buying cruises.🙂 Problem is I love being a doctor.

 

If I win the powerball tonight, I'm chartering Icon of the Seas for all my friends here. It maybe a small group for such a large ship but we will have the run of the place.

 

19 minutes ago, singinalot said:

haven’t been on since this weekend so I’m going to try to catch up. meanwhile this happened tonight 🥰 

n I’m not sad about it…

 

 

 

I love it! I'm already getting in the mood. I already have started recording my Hallmark Christmas movies. Yes I know they are corny but I still like them anyway. I am finishing up my Christmas music compilation for this year which I will send out a link for everyone to download. I love Halloween but after Monday it's all out for Christmas my favorite time of year.

[brillohead]

Another nice "return to the way things were before COVID":  children getting to participate in a ride-along during the ice skating show!

[ReneeFLL]

Mike has been occasionally meeting up with a group of guys for coffee. One of them won a certificate for 100.00 for the casino. They won’t let him use it for bingo or anything else. He doesn’t gamble since he had a gambling problem when he was younger. I can’t find my notes about how to cash it out (assuming it would work for this) so Mike can tell him about it. Anyone have that info handy? Thanks.

[ReneeFLL]

I’m having problems when I load my video from my iPad to YouTube. It looks fine when it’s on my iPad, but when it’s loaded on to YT the quality sucks. I have tried everything I can think of with no luck. Does anyone know what I’m doing wrong? I’m almost at the point where I’m going to take screen shoots of the video just to get stuff posted on my thread. We used the GoPro HERO 11 Black. Here is one example. About 9 seconds into the video you will see a large coral head. Here is also a screen shoot from the GoPro. You can see the difference. Granted, even the GoPro video isn’t that great. That was all due to the operator. 😆  Not sure what settings the camera was on when they were took.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 27, 2022 by ReneeFLL

[ReneeFLL]

On 10/24/2022 at 4:37 AM, derorim said:

 

That is really scary.  I looked up pictures of a Picasso trigger fish, and he looks pretty cool from the side.  But not when coming after you with his teeth showing.  Yikes!

They are cool looking. We think this one was possibly guarding eggs. We encountered others and they weren’t bad.

 

On 10/24/2022 at 2:09 PM, akcruz said:

Today was our 35th anniversary, nothing big planned, we keep talking about going back to Hawaii where we went for a honeymoon but life keeps getting in the way, maybe for 40??…

Happy Anniversary.

 

On 10/24/2022 at 5:02 PM, Jimbo said:

My Wife and I tested that theory, My Wife moved her arm around a lot and had no issues. I pretty much did normal activity, nothing extra and my arm was sore for about 3 days. So I do believe moving it around helps greatly.

I didn’t move my arm any more than usual for my 4 covid shots and it wasn’t sore. This year when we got our flu shots I also didn’t do any extra moving and it wasn’t sore. Weird, because I usually get a sore arm from it. 🤷🏼‍♀️
 

@Sea DogGlad to hear you are doing better.

[Coralc]

We had our flu shots yesterday. And until you mentioned it, I had totally forgotten. I probably still have a bandaid on. I will have to remember to take it off tonight or tomorrow before I shower. 😋

[dani negreanu]

6 hours ago, 1ANGELCAT said:

I know this is a Royal forum, but I also know there are a lot of animal lovers on here. Posted today on Holland America FB page is a picture of a true service dog . Joska just gained the honor of sailing and serving her owners for 700 days.🎉🐾.❤️ I have met her at least 2 times on crossings . Thanks for your understanding.

 

5 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

Animals from any cruise line are welcomed here.

 

And I'd like to add that cruisers from any cruise line are too 🌷

[dani negreanu]

@grapau27

 

Graham, wishing you many happy returns, and hope you'll celebrate your special day in style, as always.

 

DH has designed a "bespoke" card for you --

 

 

[grapau27]

47 minutes ago, dani negreanu said:

@grapau27

 

Graham, wishing you many happy returns, and hope you'll celebrate your special day in style, as always.

 

DH has designed a "bespoke" card for you --

 

 

Thank you Dani.

The card is lovely.

Graham 

[grapau27]

5 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

 

@grapau27 Happy Birthday to you. 

@h20skibum I’m so sorry to read about your sad news .

Thank you Andrew.

[grapau27]

7 hours ago, 1ANGELCAT said:

I know this is a Royal forum, but I also know there are a lot of animal lovers on here. Posted today on Holland America FB page is a picture of a true service dog . Joska just gained the honor of sailing and serving her owners for 700 days.🎉🐾.❤️ I have met her at least 2 times on crossings . Thanks for your understanding.

Thank you we all like animals.

Have you a picture of Joska?

It is always nice to hear from you.

Graham.

[grapau27]

15 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

 

Happy pre birthday party Graham. Horay on getting your pension.

 

15 hours ago, TravelGirlinDallas said:

Happy early birthday!!

 

14 hours ago, akcruz said:

 

Happy early birthday 🥂🎉🎂

 

14 hours ago, h20skibum said:

Congratulations on reaching that magic age to collect your old age pension. Do you have different options to claim at different ages, or does everyone have to take it at 66 in the UK?

 

13 hours ago, Luckynana said:

Our daughter and grandson keep insisting that Jim and I get an Iphone.  Perhaps by Christmas.....🎄

Have a wonderful Birthday tomorrow, Graham!  Congratulations also on claiming your government pension.  I remember talking to a gentleman in Gibraltar about his government's pensions.

 

13 hours ago, DaniDanielle said:

Graham, have a wonderful birthday.🥰

 

10 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

@grapau27

 

10 hours ago, jmh2006 said:

@grapau27Happy Birthday to you!  Enjoy your special day 🎂!

 

@h20skibum so sorry about your friend and HS girlfriend 😞.

 

7 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

 

@grapau27 Happy Birthday to you. 

@h20skibum I’m so sorry to read about your sad news .

 

2 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

@grapau27

 

Graham, wishing you many happy returns, and hope you'll celebrate your special day in style, as always.

 

DH has designed a "bespoke" card for you --

 

 

Thank you friends for all of your lovely birthday wishes.

Graham.

[grapau27]

[grapau27]

I got this from a HAL member.

Joska a long time service dog on ships.

 

Edited October 27, 2022 by grapau27

[Lionesss]

@grapau27 HAPPY BIRTHDAY

 

@h20skibum I am so sorry for your losses, and hope the days get better.

 

@Coralc Welcome to a next stage of your life....It was the best move I made a few years back.

 

@Sea Dog Take care of your shoulder, and hope the healing goes without any bumps in the road.

[Lionesss]

Will it never end!

 

I know my issues are minimal compared to all the struggles our fellow members on this thread are dealing with, but I need your help.

 

About two weeks ago I was unable to log into CC on the computer.

It kept putting in a password I used in my first life, and would not let me delete it.

But

I had no issues with my smart phone.

 

So doing the best thing I could do I ask the DH to fix it.

 

So he went and did that cookies thingie and then went into settings and fixed the problem.

 

Now I  can log into CC and sign on.

 

But it will not let me stay logged on.

Every time I go to my computer it makes me re-log-on.

 

So, once again DH went to settings and all my other site loggins appeared with correct password.

But the site for CC will not let me put in the password.

 

 

So  HELP!

 

Loosing patience in Ohio.

Sue

Edited October 27, 2022 by Lionesss

[Sunshine3601]

7 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

@reallyitsmema Tested.  It works for the iPhone and Samsung!  Thanks!  I put the Samsung in airplane mode, turned on wifi then turned on wifi calling.  I was then able to text Sharon's iPhone while she was in airplane mode.  She tried to text back and it didn't work until she turned on wifi call.   Thanks again.   We will enjoy this in January.   @Sunshine3601 try it out. 

I need to see if this will work on airplanes for Samsung. 

Cool, we will give this a try too.

[grapau27]

42 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

@grapau27 HAPPY BIRTHDAY

 

@h20skibum I am so sorry for your losses, and hope the days get better.

 

@Coralc Welcome to a next stage of your life....It was the best move I made a few years back.

 

@Sea Dog Take care of your shoulder, and hope the healing goes without any bumps in the road.

Thank you Sue for my birthday wishes.

Graham.

[h20skibum]

9 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

  A group of deers ran across the street and I could hardly see them.   Someone should give them glow in the dark safety vests

 

9 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

I encountered deer when I was leaving to go to the hospital this morning, too.

 

9 hours ago, Luckynana said:

I worry about deer when we leave early in the morning when we leave for Naples 

Here in Western Pennsylvania, this time of year is known as deer collision season.  That is pretty evident by the number we see scattered along the interstate and turnpike.  And it was just a year ago that we participated, when we hit one as we were driving from the airport after our Odyssey cruise.

 

8 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

Ok, I still have no idea what the right answer will be when the time comes. Part of my problem is I love what I do. I am in private practice (yes, the tail end of the old generation of physicians) and doing what I always wanted to do since I was, maybe, 10 years old. I have a practice that I started from scratch. And I don't know how I would give it up.

That is your answer, right there.  I was always told that you will know when it is time to retire.  I always loved my work, and it was fun to go to work each day.  Then, eventually, it was no longer fun.  Then, I ran the numbers, and I realized that because of the way my pension was calculated, it would be more than my salary, and that helped with my decision.

 

So when you no longer look forward to doing what you do, that is the time. 

Edited October 27, 2022 by h20skibum

[ReneeFLL]

On 10/24/2022 at 7:01 PM, brillohead said:

As long as your big hand is not bigger than a whole entire shoe, you're good to go! LOL

Depends on who’s shoe. 🤣

 

On 10/25/2022 at 11:57 AM, Ourusualbeach said:

Booked many at the same price yesterday.

Any aft still at the same price or have they already gone up?

 

17 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Good evening.

I had my hips x-rayed this morning.

Afterwards we went for some lunch.

I will be 66 tomorrow and start claiming our government old age pension.👍

 

Happy Birthday. Hope your hip is ok.

 

15 hours ago, h20skibum said:

I decided that today would not be a good day to “go big”.  
 

One of my childhood friends (same age as me), passed away.  He married my 3rd cousin, and we would always reminisce about growing up, when we would have family get togethers. 
 

Then, I just read that an old girlfriend was struck and killed by a car last night.  Dated for a couple years in high school and a year in college.  Once again, same age as me.  
 

Not doing anything to tempt fate today. 

Sorry to hear about your losses.

[grapau27]

3 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

Depends on who’s shoe. 🤣

 

Any aft still at the same price or have they already gone up?

 

Happy Birthday. Hope your hip is ok.

 

Sorry to hear about your losses.

Thank you for your birthday message Renee.

I know from previous x-rays 4 years ago there is arthritis in my hip but it affects both hips now and feels worse.

I will discuss the x-rays with my doctor when he gets the results.

Graham.

[Ourusualbeach]

20 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

Depends on who’s shoe. 🤣

 

Any aft still at the same price or have they already gone up?

 

Happy Birthday. Hope your hip is ok.

 

Sorry to hear about your losses.

Still available. They are group rates.  

[Keksie]

5 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

@grapau27

 

Graham, wishing you many happy returns, and hope you'll celebrate your special day in style, as always.

 

DH has designed a "bespoke" card for you --

 

 

@grapau27 Have a Happy Birthday.  I could not think of a better card then Dani's DH made.  

[Arzeena]

11 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

I encountered deer when I was leaving to go to the hospital this morning, too.

I encountered sea gulls. 😁