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

[ReneeFLL]

On 3/12/2024 at 9:51 PM, Keksie said:

@grapau27Happy Birthday to Pauline!!!!!

 

Very pretty. What is it?

[h20skibum]

3 hours ago, George C said:

then dinner at Le Petit Chef

Love that little dinner show at Le Petit Chef. 

[h20skibum]

2 hours ago, Arzeena said:

She is spreading rumors that she is Daryl's girlfriend!!!!!

She couldn’t be a serious girlfriend, unless she got an official Daryl’s Crew shirt. Seven of these just came today. 
 

Back

 

 

Front 

 

 

Yeah, all these years of cruising, and we will be one of “those” families with matching shirts. 🤣🤣

[h20skibum]

Now, this looks interesting.   From one of the LIVEs I am following on the Princess boards. 
 

 

 

Wonder if I will be able to order them individually, and have it covered under my package?

 

 

[ReneeFLL]

On 3/13/2024 at 6:13 PM, Ozark_Kid said:

I mentioned that one of my garden beds is being used by my DD to grow tulips.  Last week 395 were picked from the bed.

 

Today they picked 184!  While picking occasionally a stem will break.   Those become flowers for our house!

 

Here is what Kenzie thinks when she hears tulips. 

 

BTW,  she found Sharon's glasses. The pic above was taken after she realized she was wearing them upside-down. 

I love tulips and the garden is beautiful. Wished I could grow them down here. All I can do is buy them as potted plants.

[firefly333]

I've got my eye out for balcony furniture. I'd like something more comfy than what royal offers. This balcony looks like the lounger has a cushion. Some cushions you need to bring them in out of the weather I have been told. I'll need some other furniture too. 

 

Saw this article that 2 calif towns had decreases in price in the top ten. Lol and miami is #1 decreased prices. Some deals to be had. ..but I wanted water and walking trails and a quieter way of life. Downtown miami isnt it .. but probably good investment. 

 

1. Balcony lounger 

 

2. Condos glut in miami. If it isnt really single family houses or miami beach .. downtown condos are down even more than the % shown. 

[ReneeFLL]

On 3/13/2024 at 8:56 PM, helen haywood said:

A few nights ago I must have scratched myself in my sleep.  Woke up with a red raised sore spot.  Unfortunately on my chest just where my bra would rub against it.  So I put a bandage on it.  That night when removing the bandage I find the skin on my chest/upper tummy is evidently sensitive to the adhesive of the bandage.  Sigh.  Now I have irritated red splotches surrounding the red sore.  Called my PA to get a referral to my dermatologist to hopefully get the original spot frozen and some soothing ointment.

 

Then I pick up Minnie to carry her from the bathroom to the bedroom.  Do this every night.  But last night suddenly our neighbor’s alarm system goes off.  Poor Minnie is startled/frightened and catapults herself off my chest.  I know she didn’t mean to hurt me but she deployed her claws to get maximum thrust.  So now my chest and both arms are shredded.  And I know I can’t put a bandage on my chest.

 

So George has to swab me down with alcohol and put gauze pads and surgical tape on the slashes.  This morning I find I’m sensitive to the surgical tape the same as the bandage adhesive.  I now have slashes AND large red irritated areas on my abdomen.  Sigh.  I shower and go buy bandages for sensitive skin and am thankful I don’t earn my living as a porn star because I look like the proverbial dog’s dinner!

I think it could be latex in the bandages that you’re allergic to. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I have the same issues with bandages. When I worked in aquaculture I had to wear latex gloves. My hands started turning red and very itchy. I finally figured it out and now always buy latex free gloves.

[George C]

1 hour ago, h20skibum said:

Love that little dinner show at Le Petit Chef. 

We did it twice last year I am sure we will do it at least twice this year. Did have a nice lunch at sushi on 5 today , perk of free specialty restaurants is really nice. 

[bobmacliberty]

47 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

Now, this looks interesting.   From one of the LIVEs I am following on the Princess boards. 
 

 

 

Wonder if I will be able to order them individually, and have it covered under my package?

 

 

 

Hmmm...Tequila based drinks??  Wrong Kraken.

[ReneeFLL]

 

On 3/14/2024 at 8:34 AM, OnTheJourney said:

Anyone have plans for viewing the eclipse next month? We made reservations at a hotel in Geneva, NY since it's in the path of totality. Here's a really cool site to check it out:  https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/where-when

We will be on the Odyssey at Coco Cay or out at sea depending on when it passes over the US.

 

On 3/14/2024 at 4:13 PM, George C said:

No we have the next best it a royal suite, ship only has 2 penthouse and 8 royal suites but we get the same perks , we have a hot tub on our balcony that we never use. This is third year in a row that we had the same exact suite.

 

Very nice. I know I would make good use of the hot tub, but would probably not have it hot and have a private tiny pool to ourselves. I would love that.

[h20skibum]

35 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Hmmm...Tequila based drinks??  Wrong Kraken.

Yeah, but I like that holder and glasses.  I could see that sitting on my bar at home. 

[Ocean Boy]

38 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Hmmm...Tequila based drinks??  Wrong Kraken.

Exactly what I was thinking.

[Ocean Boy]

22 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

 

We will be on the Odyssey at Coco Cay or out at sea depending on when it passes over the US.

 

Oh man........

[Sea Dog]

1 hour ago, h20skibum said:

Now, this looks interesting.   From one of the LIVEs I am following on the Princess boards. 
 

 

 

Wonder if I will be able to order them individually, and have it covered under my package?

 

 

 

Just wrong. Love the drink holder and idea but needs to be run based. 
 

 

 

24 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

Yeah, but I like that holder and glasses.  I could see that sitting on my bar at home. 

 

Mw too. That would be awesome for some Kraken rum based shooters.

Edited March 15 by Sea Dog

[Sunshine3601]

19 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

Today is my darling grandson Brody's 16th birthday.  

My, how 15 years flew!

Glad to say his table manners have improved.

I never heard of a "smash cake" until I had grandkids.

 

Happy Birthday to Brody!    Adorable photo.    They grow up way too fast.

[Sunshine3601]

19 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

Today is my darling grandson Brody's 16th birthday.  

My, how 15 years flew!

Glad to say his table manners have improved.

I never heard of a "smash cake" until I had grandkids.

 

Happy Birthday to Brody!    Adorable photo.    They grow up way too fast.

[Sunshine3601]

9 hours ago, Arzeena said:

@firefly333

Jane, Best of luck for Monday.

+1  @firefly333  I hope all goes well with your cataract surgery.☺️

[Sunshine3601]

8 hours ago, firefly333 said:

Yea I just sorted out the 2 out of 3 eye drops I start today. 4 weeks. Wow. It sure will be cutting it close to get both eyes done before i drive across the country.

 

No eye rubbing or heavy lifting or bending. Idk i wonder if driving counts as bending? Lifting? I'm sorting and picking up boxes and moving. I do think my night vision is compromised so I wanted to get it done before I moved. Sounds like I shouldnt be moving boxes and sorting. Starting  Monday. 

Based on what they told Eric when he had his cataract surgeries.    No driving for at least first week.   You get a break from moving and packing boxes for at least a week.     You may want to do your errands, grocery shopping, etc. this weekend if you haven't already done.    Best wishes!

[firefly333]

3 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Based on what they told Eric when he had his cataract surgeries.    No driving for at least first week.   You get a break from moving and packing boxes for at least a week.     You may want to do your errands, grocery shopping, etc. this weekend if you haven't already done.    Best wishes!

Then we do the other eye though. Next monday or Monday after next. Oh my. I guess I need to get my butt to the store for coffee creamer and such I cant do without. It doesnt say dont bend over, it says dont bend. 

 

I am getting a ride there. 

 

Thanks for the tips. I'm a bit nervous.

[Keksie]

4 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

Very pretty. What is it?

They are azaleas.  The previous owner planted them around several of the trees.  They also planted some hydrangeas which will bloom later.  They are spectacular this year since we didn't have a late freeze like last year.

[Coralc]

28 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

I am getting a ride there. 

 

Thanks for the tips. I'm a bit nervous.

That's understandable. I watched when my mom had her cataract surgery. It is pretty amazing and quick surgery. It is uncomfortable and kind of painful the first day or so, but the eyes heal remarkably fast. And most people are very pleased with the outcome. I'm sure you will do fine. 😊

[Arzeena]

37 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

Then we do the other eye though. Next monday or Monday after next. Oh my. I guess I need to get my butt to the store for coffee creamer and such I cant do without. It doesnt say dont bend over, it says dont bend. 

 

I am getting a ride there. 

 

Thanks for the tips. I'm a bit nervous.

I will pray for you Jane.

[DaniDanielle]

1 hour ago, Sunshine3601 said:

+1  @firefly333  I hope all goes well with your cataract surgery.☺️

+2

[Sunshine3601]

1 hour ago, firefly333 said:

Then we do the other eye though. Next monday or Monday after next. Oh my. I guess I need to get my butt to the store for coffee creamer and such I cant do without. It doesnt say dont bend over, it says dont bend. 

 

I am getting a ride there. 

 

Thanks for the tips. I'm a bit nervous.

My hubby had his done 2 weeks apart.   Good excuse to do nothing for several days after each procedure.

I would be nervous too.  You'll be so happy you had them done after you are all healed😊

[helen haywood]

3 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

I think it could be latex in the bandages that you’re allergic to.

Whatever I’m allergic to is in the adhesive part of the bandages.  Clear skin (well, wound) under the bandages, red irritation in the exact shape of the adhesive part.  The soonest dermatology appointment I could get is 10 days from onset.  Probably will be healed by then…if so I’ll just do my annual mole check.  At least it’s not on my face!!