George C Posted February 7 #114426 Share Posted February 7 17 minutes ago, h20skibum said: Speaking of hearing loss, I was in for my 4 month check with the audiologist yesterday. They check my aids every 4 months to see if anything needs adjusted or replaced. Yesterday’s appointment included a hearing test in the sound booth to see how much hearing loss has progressed. The last sound booth frequency measurements were six years ago when I first got hearing aids. So, in six years time I have lost about 10 dB across the spectrum, which they say is a normal progression. I did some research online after the appointment, and found one study that was done that reported an average loss of 1.4 dB per year, so I may be a little higher than average. Just a few things as a PSA. Normal hearing loss will start in your 50’s and will continue. If anyone is hesitant about getting hearing aids, do it, because it makes a huge difference. Maybe OB is right about contacting the head office, because putting it on the surveys doesn’t seem to result in positive change. I know I will be bringing ear plugs for the grandkids when we take them on their first cruise this year. I haven’t had mine adjusted since getting them about 5 years ago , but will in a couple of months .we have been on 6 cruises since Covid and I had no issues with the sound bit I am sure wife won’t say the same . I had to get the hearing aids after going to a gun range without the proper protection for the ears. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 7 #114427 Share Posted February 7 Good evening. I had a busy day calling on customers but managed to have a picnic next to the North Sea. Lighthouse for @Ocean Boy. I hope Dani @dani negreanu and her family are safe and well. 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tree_skier Posted February 7 #114428 Share Posted February 7 (edited) I finally won a RoyalUp. We are 9 days out from boarding Adventure of the Seas and I got the email today. Prior to this I was 0 / 9 in my Royalup bids. We moved from a standard 4D balcony to a JS for $305. And not just a standard JS but an aft facing JS so we have the extra deep balcony. I'm really surprised because the ship has been sold out for a couple of weeks and folks in the roll call have reported getting emails asking them to postpone their sailing for a refund and full credit for a future sailing or to downgrade from a balcony to an OV for a 50% FCC. Based on that I had no expectation that we would win our RoyalUp 🙂. We've had a couple of suites over the years... This is the first JS, I know they don't come with any benefits but just the extra size will be nice and the extra large balcony will be great. Edited February 7 by Tree_skier 24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted February 7 #114429 Share Posted February 7 9 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: Now I'm sad. I just mean I notice what else is in the photo, waves, beverages, table rigging. Not so much your feet. ☺️ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmh2006 Posted February 7 #114430 Share Posted February 7 4 minutes ago, Tree_skier said: I finally won a RoyalUp. We are 9 days out from boarding Adventure of the Seas and I got the email today. Prior to this I was 0 / 9 in my Royalup bids. We moved from a standard 4D balcony to a JS for $305. And not just a standard JS but an aft facing JS so we have the extra deep balcony. I'm really surprised because the ship has been sold out for a couple of weeks and folks in the roll call have reported getting emails asking them to postpone their sailing for a refund and full credit for a future sailing or to downgrade from a balcony to an OV for a 50% FCC. Based on that I had no expectation that we would win our RoyalUp 🙂. We've had a couple of suites over the years... This is the first JS, I know they don't come with any benefits but just the extra size will be nice and the extra large balcony will be great. That is so nice Dave! Congrats! I am cruising with @Momof3gurlz and @Dadof3gurlz on the March 1 sailing and decided to stay in my interior promenade cabin. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted February 7 Author #114431 Share Posted February 7 1 hour ago, grapau27 said: I hope Dani @dani negreanu and her family are safe and well. Thank you so much, Graham. Taking this opportunity to wish HM King Charles III a full recovery. So sad the royal family is going through a bad spell. Also to our other English friends, Sue & Gary @sgmn 14 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted February 7 #114432 Share Posted February 7 @Tree_skier Congratulations on your Royal Up, Dave! Jim and I stayed in the Aft JS on the Liberty of the Seas last year, in order to reach Diamond. You're going to love it! 🛳️ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted February 7 #114433 Share Posted February 7 54 minutes ago, Tree_skier said: I finally won a RoyalUp. We are 9 days out from boarding Adventure of the Seas and I got the email today. Prior to this I was 0 / 9 in my Royalup bids. We moved from a standard 4D balcony to a JS for $305. And not just a standard JS but an aft facing JS so we have the extra deep balcony. I'm really surprised because the ship has been sold out for a couple of weeks and folks in the roll call have reported getting emails asking them to postpone their sailing for a refund and full credit for a future sailing or to downgrade from a balcony to an OV for a 50% FCC. Based on that I had no expectation that we would win our RoyalUp 🙂. We've had a couple of suites over the years... This is the first JS, I know they don't come with any benefits but just the extra size will be nice and the extra large balcony will be great. Love the view from aft cabins , congratulations 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpostman Posted February 7 #114434 Share Posted February 7 In contrast to all my friends on CC that are currently enjoying warm and sunny weather... My 1976 Roper snowblower is running at 111dB measured from operator distance 🙉. We got it easy this time compared to our neighbours just a few hours east in Nova Scotia. Some areas in NS got over 4ft of snow. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted February 7 #114435 Share Posted February 7 3 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: I also get irritated. I became even a bit angry last night with the aftermath that I was experiencing. It is very easy to find info on decibel levels and length of exposure. I am strongly considering writing an email to Bayley's office when I get home about this situation. Hearing health is so important - I have always stressed this to my daughter who is a frequent concert goer. A while back she bought the type the ear plugs suggested by @dpostman Thanks too for the recommendation @bobmacliberty. DH on the other hand prefers to use the wax type. He finds wax more comfortable. He only goes to a concert very infrequently but uses them when taking Max in the car. Max gets overexcited for the first 10mins of the drive and has a very loud bark. @Ocean Boy I think you should send that letter. Coming from you the letter will carry weight and hopefully action will be taken. Having your hearing impacted overnight from a RC performance is just not acceptable. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted February 7 #114436 Share Posted February 7 It took a little time but I have found my late afternoon go to bartender in Bolaros. This is what one drink order turned into.... And that extra tasted so good.🫠🫠 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted February 7 #114437 Share Posted February 7 4 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: The Scientology ship is not in Aruba today. Where could they be. Elizabeth Moss is one of my favourite actresses. I had forgotten she was a Scientologist. Was reminded when a media site announced her pregnancy this week and their were so many caustic comments relating to this cult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted February 7 #114438 Share Posted February 7 11 minutes ago, dpostman said: In contrast to all my friends on CC that are currently enjoying warm and sunny weather... My 1976 Roper snowblower is running at 111dB measured from operator distance 🙉. We got it easy this time compared to our neighbours just a few hours east in Nova Scotia. Some areas in NS got over 4ft of snow. Seen photos of those in Nova Scotia. Scary how much snow they have had. Parts of Alaska have had records level of snow this season too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tree_skier Posted February 7 #114439 Share Posted February 7 My favorite celebrity comment about Scientology... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpostman Posted February 7 #114440 Share Posted February 7 2 minutes ago, aussielozzie18 said: Seen photos of those in Nova Scotia. Scary how much snow they have had. Parts of Alaska have had records level of snow this season too. The weather outlets around here compared this snow storm to the one we had here in Moncton back in '92. That storm brought down 5ft of snow in 3 days. "Maritime Provinces, February 1-4, 1992. A 110-hour-long blizzard with gusts up to 140 km/h brought record snowfall of 163 cm to Moncton, New Brunswick; several other cities recorded more than 100 cm of snow" As impressive and inconvenient as that is, it's easy to move on from this compared to what many other communities and regions have been put through. dp 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted February 7 #114441 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, dpostman said: The weather outlets around here compared this snow storm to the one we had here in Moncton back in '92. That storm brought down 5ft of snow in 3 days. "Maritime Provinces, February 1-4, 1992. A 110-hour-long blizzard with gusts up to 140 km/h brought record snowfall of 163 cm to Moncton, New Brunswick; several other cities recorded more than 100 cm of snow" As impressive and inconvenient as that is, it's easy to move on from this compared to what many other communities and regions have been put through. dp Life is good in the Caribbean. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted February 7 #114442 Share Posted February 7 4 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: The Scientology ship is not in Aruba today. Where could they be. Curacao? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted February 7 #114443 Share Posted February 7 Just now, Arzeena said: Curacao? I'll let you know tomorrow. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted February 7 #114444 Share Posted February 7 3 hours ago, ReneeFLL said: 50% off the original price or 50% off the jacked up price? 🤨 😆 I don't know. The sign had the price. Perhaps every birthday the ship celebrates, the price goes down by $5. 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpostman Posted February 7 #114445 Share Posted February 7 4 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: The Scientology ship is not in Aruba today. Where could they be. 8 minutes ago, Arzeena said: Curacao? 7 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: I'll let you know tomorrow. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted February 7 #114446 Share Posted February 7 5 minutes ago, Arzeena said: 😆 I don't know. The sign had the price. Perhaps every birthday the ship celebrates, the price goes down by $5. 🤣 I'm pretty sure it goes up by $5. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted February 7 #114447 Share Posted February 7 2 minutes ago, dpostman said: I'm disappointed. I finally worked up the nerve to ask for a tour. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted February 7 #114448 Share Posted February 7 (edited) Looks like The Scientology ship Freewinds is in Bridgetown, Barbados. Edit: Oops. DP beat me to it. Edited February 7 by bobmacliberty 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted February 7 #114449 Share Posted February 7 Working on the second round and feeling very at peace. I guess this is why the sea calls us. Very aware right now that God has given me a very blessed life. 21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted February 7 #114450 Share Posted February 7 I have discovered the secret to getting an excellent Sorrento"s pizza... go to Bolero's first.😀 1 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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