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

[helen haywood]

@dani negreanu and @bobmacliberty We haven’t yet dined  at Eden.  Norris’ review convinced me to book it for our Apex cruise in November!!  When it first debuted the Edenists intermingling at dinner was a major turn off….thankfully they’ve been retired.  To be honest, when we first sailed the E Class we were so intrigued by the four MDR concept that we didn’t see a need to do specialty restaurants.  

[Ocean Boy]

[ATG]

2 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

We'd do a Retreat Suite as well.  One of the reasons that we'd pick Edge class.

 

 

The Sky suites look very tempting.  It's not clear but appears that the Sky suites themselves are not in the Retreat area, although you get Retreat access.  Is this correct?

 

 

Anything that you post, whenever you want to post it, would be greatly appreciated.  I've done a LIVE and it indeed is a lot of work.  

 

 

I'd love to hear your thoughts also Dani!

 

 

This is very, VERY tempting.  Off to do some research...

 

 

The Penthouse is out of my price range.  I'm trying to convince myself to pay for an Edge Villa, which seems sorta like a Royal CLS.

 

 

ABCs are a great cruise!  I'll need to check that out as well.

 

 

I've read that Eden is a must do.  Have you eaten there?

 

Our sky suite was not up in the retreat, but it was easy to get up there.  We were on Reflection in a celebrity suite.  We both decided that the sky suite was the right size for us.  We used to book grand suites on RC but have begun going with a junior suite.  In fact, I’m sitting in our js on Mariner right now.  

[Lionesss]

We have decided to start a new adventure in our lives. 
Let’s just say our new hobby. 

It all started in January when we went to the I X Center to do some walking and get our steps in. 

That visit a Motor Home/ RV show was the featured event.So we walked and looked. 
Walked more and said. “ That’s nice”
Well we got our steps in and left with a two week option to buy a Motor Home at show price. 
The next day we made an appointment to proceed with purchase. 

Then we got a phone call in April that they cannot fill the order with the one we purchased. It was no longer being made. 
But the good news was they would honor the purchase but a 2024 model, for the same price. 

Now this model over the 2023 had more options that were standard. 
Direct TV, Fire stick. Extra charging stations, to list a few. And many  storage compartments. 

We have been purchasing supplies and necessities over the past few months. 

So on Saturday July 1, we brought her home. 

Today we spent 5 hours cleaning, stocking and organizing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh in case your wondering we do have 3 future cruises booked. Quantum, Symphony and Freedom. 

Be safe. 

[Momof3gurlz]

5 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

We have decided to start a new adventure in our lives. 
Let’s just say our new hobby. 

It all started in January when we went to the I X Center to do some walking and get our steps in. 

That visit a Motor Home/ RV show was the featured event.So we walked and looked. 
Walked more and said. “ That’s nice”
Well we got our steps in and left with a two week option to buy a Motor Home at show price. 
The next day we made an appointment to proceed with purchase. 

Then we got a phone call in April that they cannot fill the order with the one we purchased. It was no longer being made. 
But the good news was they would honor the purchase but a 2024 model, for the same price. 

Now this model over the 2023 had more options that were standard. 
Direct TV, Fire stick. Extra charging stations, to list a few. And many  storage compartments. 

We have been purchasing supplies and necessities over the past few months. 

So on Saturday July 1, we brought her home. 

Today we spent 5 hours cleaning, stocking and organizing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh in case your wondering we do have 3 future cruises booked. Quantum, Symphony and Freedom. 

Be safe. 

Very nice Sue! Wishing you safe travels and many great trips.  

[Luckynana]

2 hours ago, reallyitsmema said:

  Turned out it was my brother.  NESN had the camera on them because Bruins had won and it was a whole row of Bruins fans, all my relatives, in the Lightnings rink.  At least I could send them pictures!

We've been fortunate to watch our Ct. grandchildren's events on YouTube.  Lacroix games, HS Graduations, College Graduation, as well as the last Confirmation, which was during Covid.  I've taken pictures of them while watching, and would send the pictures to them by text.  Our oldest granddaughter sent me a text picture taken immediately after her College Graduation, and my daughter was able to print a beautiful 5 x 7 picture from it for my living room wall!  

As I said before, you are very observant! 

 

ps.  How's your Mom doing?

[Tree_skier]

14 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

We parked at an RV park next to Disneyland about 7 years ago.  Our poor cat was traumatized the first night. The subsequent nights either I or DW would load him up in the truck 5 minutes before they would start and take him for a drive.  

[Luckynana]

@Lionesss  She's a real beauty, Sue!  Congratulations.  Have fun with your new hobby!

[Lionesss]

So as I was admiring our garden and soon to be new driveway and landscaping I look to my right and a deer was also getting a bird’s eye view. 
Better not leave footprints in the concrete when poured. 
 

Need the weather to cooperate, taking forever. 
 

 

Be safe. 

 

[Tree_skier]

14 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

We have decided to start a new adventure in our lives. 
Let’s just say our new hobby. 

It all started in January when we went to the I X Center to do some walking and get our steps in. 

That visit a Motor Home/ RV show was the featured event.So we walked and looked. 
Walked more and said. “ That’s nice”
Well we got our steps in and left with a two week option to buy a Motor Home at show price. 
The next day we made an appointment to proceed with purchase. 

Then we got a phone call in April that they cannot fill the order with the one we purchased. It was no longer being made. 
But the good news was they would honor the purchase but a 2024 model, for the same price. 

Now this model over the 2023 had more options that were standard. 
Direct TV, Fire stick. Extra charging stations, to list a few. And many  storage compartments. 

We have been purchasing supplies and necessities over the past few months. 

So on Saturday July 1, we brought her home. 

Today we spent 5 hours cleaning, stocking and organizing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh in case your wondering we do have 3 future cruises booked. Quantum, Symphony and Freedom. 

Be safe. 

Enjoy, rv life is great 🙂.

[Tree_skier]

19 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

We have decided to start a new adventure in our lives. 
Let’s just say our new hobby. 

It all started in January when we went to the I X Center to do some walking and get our steps in. 

That visit a Motor Home/ RV show was the featured event.So we walked and looked. 
Walked more and said. “ That’s nice”
Well we got our steps in and left with a two week option to buy a Motor Home at show price. 
The next day we made an appointment to proceed with purchase. 

Then we got a phone call in April that they cannot fill the order with the one we purchased. It was no longer being made. 
But the good news was they would honor the purchase but a 2024 model, for the same price. 

Now this model over the 2023 had more options that were standard. 
Direct TV, Fire stick. Extra charging stations, to list a few. And many  storage compartments. 

We have been purchasing supplies and necessities over the past few months. 

So on Saturday July 1, we brought her home. 

Today we spent 5 hours cleaning, stocking and organizing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh in case your wondering we do have 3 future cruises booked. Quantum, Symphony and Freedom. 

Be safe. 

IF you are inexperienced or unsure about best practices with the operation of various RV components feel free to ask anything.  Chances are I've had to go through it.  

 

I'm on my 5th unit 🙂 

Edited July 3, 2023 by Tree_skier

[reallyitsmema]

4 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

ps.  How's your Mom doing?

 

My Mom is doing really well, thanks for asking. 🙂 We had a big family wedding last weekend and all my siblings were here.  First time we have all been together since 2018.  8 of her 10 grandchildren were also in town.  Last one of my siblings is flying out of the country tonight, so she has been busy since last Thursday.  We were all amazed at how well she did at the rehearsal dinner and wedding.  She was out until after 11pm two nights in a row and was actually dragged up to dance by the bride at the wedding!  She was exhausted by the time we brought her home last Sunday after staying at a hotel for two nights.  She told me she was surprised at how much fun she had, so that was awesome!

[Jimbo]

19 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

We have decided to start a new adventure in our lives. 
Let’s just say our new hobby. 

It all started in January when we went to the I X Center to do some walking and get our steps in. 

That visit a Motor Home/ RV show was the featured event.So we walked and looked. 
Walked more and said. “ That’s nice”
Well we got our steps in and left with a two week option to buy a Motor Home at show price. 
The next day we made an appointment to proceed with purchase. 

Then we got a phone call in April that they cannot fill the order with the one we purchased. It was no longer being made. 
But the good news was they would honor the purchase but a 2024 model, for the same price. 

Now this model over the 2023 had more options that were standard. 
Direct TV, Fire stick. Extra charging stations, to list a few. And many  storage compartments. 

We have been purchasing supplies and necessities over the past few months. 

So on Saturday July 1, we brought her home. 

Today we spent 5 hours cleaning, stocking and organizing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh in case your wondering we do have 3 future cruises booked. Quantum, Symphony and Freedom. 

Be safe. 

Very Nice, is the new driveway for the RV to park on?

[Sunshine3601]

4 hours ago, sgmn said:

Awful. I remember when the kids were young I first learned about the dangers of this type of plastic, usually around 4 cans. Even now I break all four circles before I put it in the rubbish bin

Very very sad to see the poor duck.  I truly hope someone was able to help him. 

I, too, always cut up those darn plastic holders.   I do like the new version I saw being used at LBI. 

https://www.google.com/search?q=nj+using+new+plastic+holders+for+6+packs&oq=nj+using+new+plastic+holders+for+6+packs&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160l2.14702j0j7&client=ms-android-boostdish-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=nssqV0503nclnM

Still plastic but much better design that should hopefully prevent things like the ducks Beak from getting stuck.

[Bailey & Sophie]

22 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

We have decided to start a new adventure in our lives. 
Let’s just say our new hobby. 

It all started in January when we went to the I X Center to do some walking and get our steps in. 

That visit a Motor Home/ RV show was the featured event.So we walked and looked. 
Walked more and said. “ That’s nice”
Well we got our steps in and left with a two week option to buy a Motor Home at show price. 
The next day we made an appointment to proceed with purchase. 

Then we got a phone call in April that they cannot fill the order with the one we purchased. It was no longer being made. 
But the good news was they would honor the purchase but a 2024 model, for the same price. 

Now this model over the 2023 had more options that were standard. 
Direct TV, Fire stick. Extra charging stations, to list a few. And many  storage compartments. 

We have been purchasing supplies and necessities over the past few months. 

So on Saturday July 1, we brought her home. 

Today we spent 5 hours cleaning, stocking and organizing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh in case your wondering we do have 3 future cruises booked. Quantum, Symphony and Freedom. 

Be safe. 

 

Sweet! Enjoy every moment. 

[Jimbo]

Sorry @A&L_Ont for the lost weekend, the last 2 games were really tough loses. Boston seems to be doing some paybacks to the Jay's for last year.

[DaniDanielle]

@reallyitsmemaI am so happy your mom had a great time.  I am sure it made you very happy to see her enjoy herself!

[Sunshine3601]

34 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

We have decided to start a new adventure in our lives. 
Let’s just say our new hobby. 

It all started in January when we went to the I X Center to do some walking and get our steps in. 

That visit a Motor Home/ RV show was the featured event.So we walked and looked. 
Walked more and said. “ That’s nice”
Well we got our steps in and left with a two week option to buy a Motor Home at show price. 
The next day we made an appointment to proceed with purchase. 

Then we got a phone call in April that they cannot fill the order with the one we purchased. It was no longer being made. 
But the good news was they would honor the purchase but a 2024 model, for the same price. 

Now this model over the 2023 had more options that were standard. 
Direct TV, Fire stick. Extra charging stations, to list a few. And many  storage compartments. 

We have been purchasing supplies and necessities over the past few months. 

So on Saturday July 1, we brought her home. 

Today we spent 5 hours cleaning, stocking and organizing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh in case your wondering we do have 3 future cruises booked. Quantum, Symphony and Freedom. 

Be safe. 

Beautiful!   Best wishes for lots of fun road trips.

[Lionesss]

29 minutes ago, Tree_skier said:

IF you are inexperienced or unsure about best practices with the operation of various RV components feel free to ask anything.  Chances are I've had to go through it.  

 

I'm on my 5th unit 🙂 

How in heavens name do you measure for linen on lofted bed. Sleeper couch and table that turns into bed. I have measured but nothing is made to fit them. 

27 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Very Nice, is the new driveway for the RV to park on?

Yes, from the man cave. The RV will be housed on the side. Well once the side roof add on. 
 

 

Edited July 3, 2023 by Lionesss

[reallyitsmema]

1 minute ago, DaniDanielle said:

@reallyitsmemaI am so happy your mom had a great time.  I am sure it made you very happy to see her enjoy herself!

 

It was great to see her have such a good time!  After the rehearsal dinner, she was sitting at a bar, buying drinks for everyone, she was so funny!  We had driven to the venues instead of using the shuttles that they had rented, so that I could leave early with her, but she didn't want to leave early lol  We brought her home last Sunday, got her settled and she took a 4 hour nap! 😄 It was great for all the grandkids that don't live near her to see her and all my siblings made sure to see her this week before they left town.  Great memories and pictures for all.

[Luckynana]

17 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said:

 

My Mom is doing really well, thanks for asking. 🙂 We had a big family wedding last weekend and all my siblings were here.  First time we have all been together since 2018.  8 of her 10 grandchildren were also in town.  Last one of my siblings is flying out of the country tonight, so she has been busy since last Thursday.  We were all amazed at how well she did at the rehearsal dinner and wedding.  She was out until after 11pm two nights in a row and was actually dragged up to dance by the bride at the wedding!  She was exhausted by the time we brought her home last Sunday after staying at a hotel for two nights.  She told me she was surprised at how much fun she had, so that was awesome!

Your Mom must've been on Cloud 9, with all of her children, and almost all of her grandchildren all together for an an entire weekend while celebrating a family Wedding.  Congratulations to the happy couple, and good wishes to your Mom!💕

[Luckynana]

2 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said:

 

  Great memories and pictures for all.

Perfect!!!!

[A&L_Ont]

9 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

Mmmmmm.  Little bits of heaven.

Looks more like purgatory to me. 😂

[A&L_Ont]

5 hours ago, reallyitsmema said:

@A&L_Ont  Just sitting here watching the Red Sox game……

 

 

4 hours ago, reallyitsmema said:

I had one more sighting of @A&L_Ont enjoying an ice cream (no picture taken) but then I had a parent swap. 
 

LOL, you found us. Owen sat with both of us and one of his friends joined him for a few innings as well. 

[reallyitsmema]

3 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

 

LOL, you found us. Owen sat with both of us and one of his friends joined him for a few innings as well. 

 

It was funny, they were talking about the player on deck and his home run and I had to do a double take.