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

[lenquixote66]

1 hour ago, Momof3gurlz said:

Sorry to read this Lenny, I can’t imagine the frustration for all of you.  Hopefully it can’t get resolved and rescheduled quickly.  

I truly hope so .

[lenquixote66]

9 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

Wonderful cruise plans. And it sounds like you had a special memory making 50th Anniversary!

 

I never do well with self checkout.  I always encounter an issue and have to call the clerk over.

 

BTW, my sister's covid test came back NEGATIVE.  Yea!!

My earache is now a slight dull ache I can live with until it's gone.

Great news re your sister,Bonnie.

[lenquixote66]

5 hours ago, Luckynana said:

Thanks, Debbie.  I went onto my cruise page and saw the railway tour listed, among other excursions.  I haven't gone on my Celebrity page yet.  After going on RCI, I started looking to see if there was anything I could tag on to the Bella cruise to make our first B2B.  Uh oh, I may be calling my TA to see about booking a Jewel of the Seas on March 6, (Jim's Birthday) 2023.  We would have to change ships, but both Jewel and Oasis are out of Miami.  How bad could that be?🤷‍♀️.  I've just never had more than 2 cruises booked before, and right now we've got 4.  I'd better get on a ship fast, before I get too out of control.

March 6 is the birthday of two of my all time closest friends.

[lenquixote66]

5 hours ago, Arzeena said:

Had a lot of trouble posting and liking posts. WIFI was terrible!

Mallory is in my thoughts. Wishing her the best.
Lenny, I can imagine how worried you and the family is, but around her and for her, you have to be strong, very strong..........worries transmit like osmosis and you do not want this sweet child to worry.

 

Everything will work out with Mallory. We all are praying.

Her parents have been making every day very special for her.

[lenquixote66]

5 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

@lenquixote66

 

Lenny, so sorry for the delay..... uhhh, all those form and bureaucracy 😢

 

@BonTexasNY

 

Bonnie, so glad your ear is getting better (my bet is on the cleaning) and your sister is "shlili" 😉 

When my daughter was in my house this morning she called the MRI facility.She said they are very nice but their hands are tied.The doctor has to re-do the forms .

[Keksie]

2 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

 

❤️ I’m in love ❤️

I am too.  She is just the best cat.

[BonTexasNY]

42 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said:

Great news re your sister,Bonnie.

Thank you, Lenny and I expect great news regarding Maya. Hopefully, by tomorrow you will know when her MRI will be rescheduled.

I hope by now Toby was able to get some pain relief.

[MJSailors]

Lenny-

  That is not good news about Mallory’s test. Hoping it can be rescheduled ASAP,

and that you will be posting good news soon for both your Mallory and your Toby.

Take care-

MJ🙋🏻

[grapau27]

5 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

Unbelievably frustrating,Graham

So sorry for your family Lenny.

Prayers 🙏 that the MRI is finally arranged and Mallory has a good result.

I also hope Toby recovers quickly too.

Graham.

[grapau27]

7 hours ago, Momof3gurlz said:

Just beautiful Graham.  The food and the couple 🙂. 

Thank you Momof3gurlz for your nice comments.

Graham.

[grapau27]

It is 09.30am here and it is 55°F and cloudy.

It is 3 years since Pauline's lovely mam died so we will be going to the remembrance room at the Crematorium later.

I hope everyone has a nice day.

Graham.

[grapau27]

We have been to the remembrance room at the crem and stopped at the beach on the way home.

It is 13.25pm 62°F and raining.

Take care and stay safe everyone.

Graham

[Lionesss]

There is no way I will ever be caught up on my favorite threads.

 

It is like I am starting fresh reading this site.

 

So bear with me if I seem out of the loop.

 

I have and will continue to pray for those in need, as well as in my heart congratulate milestones.

 

Here as I type I have "THE CAT' who has not even left my side and slept on my feet last night.

DH back to work.  I set the alarm for 6:30 am.  But it never went off for some reason🙄

 

After being away from my home computer, I just now have been encountering CC posting trouble.

 

I had not one issue while on our vacation.

 

Now as I sit at the computer and the chair and computer are swaying (sea leggs) 

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Today is a busy day.

 

First to the bank to make a significant deposit, thanks to the casino.

 

Then to our accountant to start paying state and federal taxes, I do not want to get killed come tax season.

 

Then to the TA and thanking her for not booking us in adjoining seats on our return flights, but thanks to kind people it worked out.

 

Then to buy food.

 

Then the best part, to start the wash and ironing.

 

So it is great to be home, but better to be cruising.

 

And yup booked an Allure sailing for next May, had a little extra time and $$ to work with.

 

Take care.

Sue

 

 

[A&L_Ont]

13 hours ago, Momof3gurlz said:

The fake, manufactured drama is what’s kept me from watching so far.  But the comments I’ve read about the beautiful scenery are what makes me want to give it a try. 

 

Give it a go.  I think alcohol helps in making some of the drama.  It typically happens on turn around nights, when the crew gos out for dinner and drinks. 🍹

[A&L_Ont]

14 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

First to the bank to make a significant deposit, thanks to the casino.

 

Yes, that is the first place I'd be headed to as well.  

 

14 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

Then to our accountant to start paying state and federal taxes, I do not want to get killed come tax season.

 

I had always read here on CC that the casino took the tax portion off of the winnings when it was a sizeable amount.  However your case shows that is not the case, at least not as of now.  Like you said, it is best to know the damage now that has to be paid back later.

 

On a side note, here in Canada you do not have to pay tax on lottery winnings.  That being said the biggest lotto win was $60 million.  We have no Power Ball here, but I'd accept any amount of lotto win.😉

 

[A&L_Ont]

11 hours ago, Keksie said:

I am too.  She is just the best cat.

 

She sure looks like a good one to me.

 

4 hours ago, grapau27 said:

It is 09.30am here and it is 55°F and cloudy.

It is 3 years since Pauline's lovely mam died so we will be going to the remembrance room at the Crematorium later.

I hope everyone has a nice day.

Graham.

 

Thoughts to you both today in memory of Pauline's mother.

[Keksie]

9 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

Thoughts to you both today in memory of Pauline's mother.

+1

[Lionesss]

@A&L_Ont

 

 

 

 

My DH has always wanted to go back to Canada and see the Canadian side.

 

We went to the American side last fall as a getaway.

 

I am sure I can talk him into a weekend getaway to Clifton hill walk to the falls  and if by chance we see a casino...............................................................................

 

 

It is what it is.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

 

On a side note, here in Canada you do not have to pay tax on lottery winnings.  That being said the biggest lotto win was $60 million.  We have no Power Ball here, but I'd accept any amount of lotto win.😉

 

 

Edited October 18, 2021 by Lionesss

[Lionesss]

The curse of CC is hitting my posts.

 

It is what it is.

[Arzeena]

Dani and Sue from England,

 

I cannot find the post where you both mentioned the June 13 Beyond cruises. We could not decide.....actually we could not find a time period when nothing was booked, so we got an open booking (Book Later is what they call it, and have 90 days to pick a ship and sail date). We also booked one for March 2022 out of FLL. We will be on the Edge again 10/23 sailing and maybe we will get one more open booking.

Everybody onboard was very happy for Captain Kate and said they will miss her.

[Sea Dog]

45 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

 

So it is great to be home, but better to be cruising.

 

 

Welcome home! Get to that bank and start your next cruise fund.

 

 

11 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

When my daughter was in my house this morning she called the MRI facility.She said they are very nice but their hands are tied.The doctor has to re-do the forms .

 

So sorry Lenny your family is having to deal with all this stuff. Wishing you peace and great results.

 

 

 

31 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

 

Give it a go.  I think alcohol helps in making some of the drama.  It typically happens on turn around nights, when the crew gos out for dinner and drinks. 🍹

 

It's even better if you drink along with them.

 

 

5 hours ago, grapau27 said:

It is 09.30am here and it is 55°F and cloudy.

It is 3 years since Pauline's lovely mam died so we will be going to the remembrance room at the Crematorium later.

I hope everyone has a nice day.

Graham.

 

What a great thing to do. Remembering the ones we've loved. Peace be with you and Pauline.

 

 

 

5 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

The curse of CC is hitting my posts.

 

It is what it is.

 

 

I used to say this line with an added line.

 

"It is what it is

and it

ain't what it ain't."

 

 

[Arzeena]

Welcome home Sue from Ohio (Lioness)

Congrats on your terrific win!

[grapau27]

29 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

 

She sure looks like a good one to me.

 

 

Thoughts to you both today in memory of Pauline's mother.

Thank you Andrew.

Graham.

Edited October 18, 2021 by grapau27

[A&L_Ont]

Operation air condition and heat pump the garage is now under way. All three bays are getting units run off a base station, similar to what they use in the Caribbean. Should be done tomorrow.  We are keeping the eclectic heater as a back up.  

 

One guy is working inside.

 

 

One guy working outside getting the electrical and AC lines run. 

 

 

 

[Sea Dog]

9 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

Operation air condition and heat pump the garage is now under way. All three bays are getting units run off a base station, similar to what they use in the Caribbean.

That's one thing I would like to do is get some heat to my garage during the winter. We've had frozen pipes twice that broke over the years. Problem is I would have to have it rewired for 220v instead of the 110v that it is currently.

 

Btw, your security cameras look great.