helen haywood Posted July 23 #126251 Share Posted July 23 @bobmacliberty Is there a large difference in price between a Sky Suite and a Sunset Sky Suite? Because the later are located on other decks than just Deck 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieJo Posted July 23 #126252 Share Posted July 23 @lenquixote66 I'm so sorry to read about your grand dog. You really do become attached to them. Hoping things go better than expected. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieJo Posted July 23 #126253 Share Posted July 23 Ended up having a really nice weekend. I invited a few of my friends up to the lake house for a girl's weekend. Things went better than I expected. I backed the boat out of the dock, drove around the lake, parked at the sand bar for a bit for some swimming and returned to our dock all without incident. It was my first time handling the boat on my own. I feel a bit more confident, if I want to drive it again. (Although, I much prefer to have Doug drive me around). 😄 After the girls all left, I made the trek home. Got home on Sunday afternoon and got ready to head to a celebration dinner with the whole family. My grandson graduated High School last month and he's ready to take on an apprenticeship as a diesel mechanic. He really likes working with his hands and is interested in all things mechanical. Hope everyone has a wonderful evening and those that are cruising, have a wonderful time. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted July 23 #126254 Share Posted July 23 3 hours ago, Coralc said: Yah! I was finally able to take a shower today, after 2 weeks. I have been visualizing the procedures needed for the last few days, and it went flawlessly. I have two more weeks to go showering in the shower chair…sigh. I don’t mean to sound too unhappy…because when this initially happened I hadn’t been able to take any kind of shower for five days 🙀. But I’d love to be able to stand up…and scrub my back…and just really enjoy my shower. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 23 #126255 Share Posted July 23 5 minutes ago, helen haywood said: I have two more weeks to go showering in the shower chair…sigh. I don’t mean to sound too unhappy…because when this initially happened I hadn’t been able to take any kind of shower for five days 🙀. But I’d love to be able to stand up…and scrub my back…and just really enjoy my shower. For someone who often gets in two showers a day, five days without one would be beyond my tolerance level. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted July 23 #126256 Share Posted July 23 Well, as I’m sure you know, what one has to tolerate…one tolerates. That first future “real” shower will feel really great!! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted July 23 #126257 Share Posted July 23 @Sea Dog Greg, I heard Matt from RCI blog answer your question on Omakase. I almost shouted out loud "Hey I know him"! @helen haywood I never appreciated a standing shower as much as I did after 8 weeks of sitting in a shower chair after ankle surgery. I know your first real shower after so much sitting will feel as wonderful as mine did. Hoping your PT continues to go well. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted July 23 #126258 Share Posted July 23 16 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said: @Sea Dog Greg, I heard Matt from RCI blog answer your question on Omakase. I almost shouted out loud "Hey I know him"! I am excited to see his review. I hope it will be good as I just booked for Bella 2.5. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardener5b Posted July 23 #126259 Share Posted July 23 1 hour ago, ValerieJo said: @lenquixote66 I'm so sorry to read about your grand dog. You really do become attached to them. Hoping things go better than expected. I'm also so sorry to hear about your grand dog. We work with a basset rescue group, and we've had several dogs that have done very well with wheel chairs. I wish all the best to that sweet doggie. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted July 23 #126260 Share Posted July 23 21 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said: @helen haywood I never appreciated a standing shower as much as I did after 8 weeks of sitting in a shower chair after ankle surgery. I know your first real shower after so much sitting will feel as wonderful as mine did. Hoping your PT continues to go well. Bill previously washed my hair in the sink. But 2 weeks without bathing was really tough. We have tub/shower combo, and the PT girls couldn't figure it out. So I did. Wheelchair to side of tub, legs in and grab grab bar. Bill slid shower seat behind me and I sat down to wash my hair. Then grab bar and one free hand to soap everything. Bill used the handheld wand to rinse me off. Then reversed to wheelchair. It went really well. I am getting a little stronger every day. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted July 23 #126261 Share Posted July 23 @Coralc Glad you are getting stronger every day and you worked out a way to “shower”. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taznremmy Posted July 23 #126262 Share Posted July 23 19 hours ago, h20skibum said: Once again, I am a couple days behind. My early mornings have been spent reading. Just finished this one. A good read for anyone fans of Myron and Win. I didn’t expect the ending, but that is all I will say. Don’t want to spoil it for anyone. My favorite author! Thank you! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 23 #126263 Share Posted July 23 6 hours ago, helen haywood said: Well, as I’m sure you know, what one has to tolerate…one tolerates. That first future “real” shower will feel really great!! I once had some stitches in my leg. The surgeon says don't get them wet. Two hours later I was in the ocean. 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted July 23 #126264 Share Posted July 23 My son is having an eventful evening. His summer job is in Jasper. At 10.30pm his time, an evacuation order went out for the town and Jasper NP due to wildfires. Fortunately, he is smart enough to always have a full tank of petrol in his car. He loaded up the car and with only one road open has driven west and is safely across the border into B.C to the closest town. With poor phone reception and everything being a bit chaotic, he has just decided to sleep in his car until the morning, when he will update us further. 16 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted July 23 Author #126265 Share Posted July 23 8 hours ago, helen haywood said: @bobmacliberty Is there a large difference in price between a Sky Suite and a Sunset Sky Suite? Because the later are located on other decks than just Deck 12. I was curious too and made a mock booking for the cheapest date (February 22nd, 2025). S1 - 5944, SS - 6154 (difference - 210$). I don't like "afts", involving a long walk to elevators/stairs, but that's my very personal preference 😁 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted July 23 #126266 Share Posted July 23 9 hours ago, helen haywood said: @bobmacliberty Is there a large difference in price between a Sky Suite and a Sunset Sky Suite? Because the later are located on other decks than just Deck 12. 47 minutes ago, dani negreanu said: I was curious too and made a mock booking for the cheapest date (February 22nd, 2025). S1 - 5944, SS - 6154 (difference - 210$). I don't like "afts", involving a long walk to elevators/stairs, but that's my very personal preference 😁 This is the cruise that we were looking at due to Grand Cayman and Puerto Plata. Been to Grand Cayman once a long time ago and never been to Puerto Plata. We too avoid afts due to the long walk but it might be a good trade off in this case to avoid middle of the night noise. Strange that they would put all of the Sky Suites in a noisy area. Highest isn't always best. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted July 23 #126267 Share Posted July 23 1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said: I once had some stitches in my leg. The surgeon says don't get them wet. Two hours later I was in the ocean. So it's true...doctors make the worst patients. 😁 2 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted July 23 #126268 Share Posted July 23 9 hours ago, ValerieJo said: Ended up having a really nice weekend. I invited a few of my friends up to the lake house for a girl's weekend. Things went better than I expected. I backed the boat out of the dock, drove around the lake, parked at the sand bar for a bit for some swimming and returned to our dock all without incident. It was my first time handling the boat on my own. I feel a bit more confident, if I want to drive it again. (Although, I much prefer to have Doug drive me around). 😄 After the girls all left, I made the trek home. Got home on Sunday afternoon and got ready to head to a celebration dinner with the whole family. My grandson graduated High School last month and he's ready to take on an apprenticeship as a diesel mechanic. He really likes working with his hands and is interested in all things mechanical. Hope everyone has a wonderful evening and those that are cruising, have a wonderful time. Sounds like a Wonderful weekend. I'm impressed you took the boat out on your way. 😊 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted July 23 #126269 Share Posted July 23 8 hours ago, Coralc said: Bill previously washed my hair in the sink. But 2 weeks without bathing was really tough. We have tub/shower combo, and the PT girls couldn't figure it out. So I did. Wheelchair to side of tub, legs in and grab grab bar. Bill slid shower seat behind me and I sat down to wash my hair. Then grab bar and one free hand to soap everything. Bill used the handheld wand to rinse me off. Then reversed to wheelchair. It went really well. I am getting a little stronger every day. Good job! I'm sure it felt so good. Eric had a similar situation when he fractured his coccyx (I think that's what it was called). The OT and PT couldn't figure it out either. They suggested a transfer board so we ordered one but that didn't fit. So we figured it out pretty much like you did. Our master bathroom has been remodeled and now have stand up shower only. We hardly ever used the jacuzzi tub since the kids grew up. Hopefully the pain is subsiding😍 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted July 23 #126270 Share Posted July 23 Good morning everyone! I’m popping in this morning to share Abby’s blog as per Graham’s request😊. Enjoy and have a great day!🛳️ 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keksie Posted July 23 #126271 Share Posted July 23 3 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: I once had some stitches in my leg. The surgeon says don't get them wet. Two hours later I was in the ocean. When one is motivated it is amazing what a person can do with plastic wrap and med tape. I have to have a shower or two every day. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted July 23 #126272 Share Posted July 23 43 minutes ago, Luckynana said: Good morning everyone! I’m popping in this morning to share Abby’s blog as per Graham’s request😊. Enjoy and have a great day!🛳️ I didn’t see many machines with reels and arms to pull. I doubt that I will see the inside of it next week with the grandkids along. Something tells me they will take as much of my money as the casino would. 😂 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted July 23 #126273 Share Posted July 23 3 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said: My son is having an eventful evening. His summer job is in Jasper. At 10.30pm his time, an evacuation order went out for the town and Jasper NP due to wildfires. Fortunately, he is smart enough to always have a full tank of petrol in his car. He loaded up the car and with only one road open has driven west and is safely across the border into B.C to the closest town. With poor phone reception and everything being a bit chaotic, he has just decided to sleep in his car until the morning, when he will update us further. Oh my, hoping he doesn't have to stay away too long. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookmill18 Posted July 23 #126274 Share Posted July 23 We're headed out on the same cruise as @TravelGirlinDallas in just a few weeks. We did a land based trip in Aruba a few years ago but never a cruise stop. We are in port from 8am-11pm so I was thinking of trying to see a bit of the island but DH isn't sure he wants to rent a car. Has anyone done a private or semi-private tour of the island they'd recommend? Thought we could do WestDeck for drinks or apps (is that walking distance from cruise port?) to see sunset. We have a snorkeling tour booked for Bonnaire and are going to do a beach day in Curaco so was thinking of trying to get to see the Northern part of Aruba with the California Lighthouse and maybe some of the island we didn't get to see when we did our resort stay on Palm Beach. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted July 23 Author #126275 Share Posted July 23 14 minutes ago, akcruz said: Oh my, hoping he doesn't have to stay away too long. @aussielozzie18 + 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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