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

[grapau27]

40 minutes ago, dani negreanu said:

 

Malta was the main draw (as was for Sue - @sgmn). 

 

Santorini and Katakolon will be repeats.

 

Santorini -- we were lucky last time to be on the 1st speed boat to Oia, had the place to ourselves when it was still not so warm, but when we arrived at Thira at ~1pm, the place was "mobbed" -- the line to the cable car down was huge, and we feared not to make it in time back to ship, gave up Thira and stood in line for 2 hours !!!

 

This time our time in port will be much longer (until 10PM), so, hopefully, we'll see Thira and even have a nice souvlaki/giro meal there 😉

 

Rhodes and Athens, we stopped in our 1st cruise (1976....), so I don't think it counts. Pity we'll be in Athens on a Sunday.

 

 Looking forward to Malta, Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes and Athens 😁 

 

Planning to arrive in Rome 2 days before the cruise (even though we visited many times, likewise Barcelona), and leave Barcelona a day after the cruise.

 

 

Lovely ports Dani.

We have been to all of them and you will absolutely love them.

Graham.

[George C]

40 minutes ago, dani negreanu said:

 

Malta was the main draw (as was for Sue - @sgmn). 

 

Santorini and Katakolon will be repeats.

 

Santorini -- we were lucky last time to be on the 1st speed boat to Oia, had the place to ourselves when it was still not so warm, but when we arrived at Thira at ~1pm, the place was "mobbed" -- the line to the cable car down was huge, and we feared not to make it in time back to ship, gave up Thira and stood in line for 2 hours !!!

 

This time our time in port will be much longer (until 10PM), so, hopefully, we'll see Thira and even have a nice souvlaki/giro meal there 😉

 

Rhodes and Athens, we stopped in our 1st cruise (1976....), so I don't think it counts. Pity we'll be in Athens on a Sunday.

 

 Looking forward to Malta, Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes and Athens 😁 

 

Planning to arrive in Rome 2 days before the cruise (even though we visited many times, likewise Barcelona), and leave Barcelona a day after the cruise.

 

 

We would love to get back to the Greek islands, one of the best cruises we ever did was 20 years ago on Renaissance from Athens to Rome , loved that line small ships all non smoking and adults only , they went bankrupt shortly after 9/11.

 

[reallyitsmema]

@jagsfan You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Keep up that positive attitude! 

[DaniDanielle]

29 minutes ago, jagsfan said:

Well, I haven’t talked about this, because I was hoping for good news. 
My routine blood work showed moderate anemia, so I was sent for a endoscopy and colonoscopy. Had them September 30. 
I was told immediately that I had a 4cm growth.

My previous colonoscopy in 2016 showed not even a polyp!

It took till today to get the biopsy results. 
Definitely cancer. 
I had already made an appointment with the surgeon who removed my hemorrhoids. (Don’t ever go through that if you can avoid it!)

I see him Wednesday, and he’ll probably order a CAT scan to start with. 
I’m being referred to MD Anderson for after the surgery. 
I was prepared for bad news, but hoping for good. 
Now I will be praying to get past this, whatever it takes. 
I’m going to really be mad if it affects my March Harmony cruise or my August Allure cruise. 
Mimi, who has a lot of life yet to live. 

Praying for you.  Stay optimistic!

[Lionesss]

Jagsfan.  All my prayers and thoughts for quick simple resolution. 
 

 

 

[Lionesss]

Ok. Just when you think nothing more could happen!

 

HA!

 

Did you ever try to go to the bank with 150 new mostly sequential $100 dollar bills? 
 

So today. Post cruise. Casual clothes. No makeup. Walked into my bank. None of my regular tellers there. 
 

So I go up to the window and put my bank card in then entered my pin. 
The teller goes. How can I help you. 
 

I go I want to make a deposit. 
 

She goes. How much. 
 

I go $15,000

 

She goes can I have your drivers license. 
Gave it to her. 
 

So teller, bank card, drivers license, and $$$ go for a walk to a man in suit behind desk. 
 

A few minutes later. Man in suit and teller bringing up the rear come to there side of window. 
 

Now teller who must of been prompted goes. 
 

Thats a lot of cash. 
 

I go I know that’s why I want to deposit. 
 

She  goes in a moment. 
First we need to fill out a form. 
 

Man in suit leaves. 
 

Now I am supply all the info know they already know. 
name

address

social security number 

 

Then it gets interesting. 
 

She goes employment. 
 

I go retired. 
 

Off she goes. With her hands full of all my cards and $$ again 

 

Man in suit and her converse. 
Make phone call.  Police???  Don’t know. 
 

Teller comes back. 
 

I go I was on a cruise. Won the money. 
would  you like to see the W2 or picture?  
 

Asked for both 

 

Next thing you know she congratulates me puts money in counter. 
Then deposits it. 
 

I got my receipt. 
 

Teller goes.  
The branch manager would like a few minutes of your time. 
 

Now what. 
 

I go over and he tries to sell me a CD. 
 

I sad no thank you and went kn my merry way. 
 

It is what it is. 
 

 

Sea ya 

[derorim]

 

1 hour ago, jagsfan said:

Well, I haven’t talked about this, because I was hoping for good news. 
My routine blood work showed moderate anemia, so I was sent for a endoscopy and colonoscopy. Had them September 30. 
I was told immediately that I had a 4cm growth.

My previous colonoscopy in 2016 showed not even a polyp!

It took till today to get the biopsy results. 
Definitely cancer. 
I had already made an appointment with the surgeon who removed my hemorrhoids. (Don’t ever go through that if you can avoid it!)

I see him Wednesday, and he’ll probably order a CAT scan to start with. 
I’m being referred to MD Anderson for after the surgery. 
I was prepared for bad news, but hoping for good. 
Now I will be praying to get past this, whatever it takes. 
I’m going to really be mad if it affects my March Harmony cruise or my August Allure cruise. 
Mimi, who has a lot of life yet to live. 

 

Hugs to you, Mimi.  Sorry you are going through this.

 

-Joy

[MJSailors]

Jagsfan

    A positive attitude with the will to enjoy life are something you have shown when posting about your diagnosis. This will help you through.

Hoping all goes well for you, and that you will be enjoying both of those cruises.

 

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, jagsfan said:

Well, I haven’t talked about this, because I was hoping for good news. 
My routine blood work showed moderate anemia, so I was sent for a endoscopy and colonoscopy. Had them September 30. 
I was told immediately that I had a 4cm growth.

My previous colonoscopy in 2016 showed not even a polyp!

It took till today to get the biopsy results. 
Definitely cancer. 
I had already made an appointment with the surgeon who removed my hemorrhoids. (Don’t ever go through that if you can avoid it!)

I see him Wednesday, and he’ll probably order a CAT scan to start with. 
I’m being referred to MD Anderson for after the surgery. 
I was prepared for bad news, but hoping for good. 
Now I will be praying to get past this, whatever it takes. 
I’m going to really be mad if it affects my March Harmony cruise or my August Allure cruise. 
Mimi, who has a lot of life yet to live. 

Really sorry to read this. However, if there has been no metastasis a simple resection of that segment of colon could provide a cure.

 

I don't want to speak for everyone here but I know we are all hoping for the best.

[Luckynana]

23 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

Ok. Just when you think nothing more could happen!

 

HA!

 

Did you ever try to go to the bank with 150 new mostly sequential $100 dollar bills? 
 

So today. Post cruise. Casual clothes. No makeup. Walked into my bank. None of my regular tellers there. 
 

So I go up to the window and put my bank card in then entered my pin. 
The teller goes. How can I help you. 
 

I go I want to make a deposit. 
 

She goes. How much. 
 

I go $15,000

 

She goes can I have your drivers license. 
Gave it to her. 
 

So teller, bank card, drivers license, and $$$ go for a walk to a man in suit behind desk. 
 

A few minutes later. Man in suit and teller bringing up the rear come to there side of window. 
 

Now teller who must of been prompted goes. 
 

Thats a lot of cash. 
 

I go I know that’s why I want to deposit. 
 

She  goes in a moment. 
First we need to fill out a form. 
 

Man in suit leaves. 
 

Now I am supply all the info know they already know. 
name

address

social security number 

 

Then it gets interesting. 
 

She goes employment. 
 

I go retired. 
 

Off she goes. With her hands full of all my cards and $$ again 

 

Man in suit and her converse. 
Make phone call.  Police???  Don’t know. 
 

Teller comes back. 
 

I go I was on a cruise. Won the money. 
would  you like to see the W2 or picture?  
 

Asked for both 

 

Next thing you know she congratulates me puts money in counter. 
Then deposits it. 
 

I got my receipt. 
 

Teller goes.  
The branch manager would like a few minutes of your time. 
 

Now what. 
 

I go over and he tries to sell me a CD. 
 

I sad no thank you and went kn my merry way. 
 

It is what it is. 
 

 

Sea ya 

 

Good for you, Sue! LOL!!!

[Sea Dog]

1 hour ago, jagsfan said:

Definitely cancer. 

 You will be in my thoughts and heart as you battle this head on. We are here for you always!

[Luckynana]

1 hour ago, jagsfan said:

Well, I haven’t talked about this, because I was hoping for good news. 
My routine blood work showed moderate anemia, so I was sent for a endoscopy and colonoscopy. Had them September 30. 
I was told immediately that I had a 4cm growth.

My previous colonoscopy in 2016 showed not even a polyp!

It took till today to get the biopsy results. 
Definitely cancer. 
I had already made an appointment with the surgeon who removed my hemorrhoids. (Don’t ever go through that if you can avoid it!)

I see him Wednesday, and he’ll probably order a CAT scan to start with. 
I’m being referred to MD Anderson for after the surgery. 
I was prepared for bad news, but hoping for good. 
Now I will be praying to get past this, whatever it takes. 
I’m going to really be mad if it affects my March Harmony cruise or my August Allure cruise. 
Mimi, who has a lot of life yet to live. 

Oh Mimi, I am so very sorry to hear this.  You are now on my prayer list, that all will go well for you.🙏

Yes, you do have a lot of life yet to live, and your wonderful and positive attitude is going to make sure you live that life.  God Bless you!!❤️

[Luckynana]

1 hour ago, BonTexasNY said:

@jagsfanMimi, who has a lot of life yet to live. 

 Mimi, keep holding that thought.  Healing prayers for full recovery and strength are coming your way.

+1🙏❤️

[ReneeFLL]

On 10/17/2021 at 9:02 AM, Ocean Boy said:

Ask him if he would be interested in trading jobs.🙂

Poor patients, he's squeamish about blood. They would have to be picking him up off the floor.

 

On 10/17/2021 at 5:19 AM, grapau27 said:

I had my flu jab 30 days ago and had slight pain in my arm for a few hours.

I am 65 on October 27th.

Graham.

Happy Early Birthday 

 

On 10/17/2021 at 12:20 PM, lenquixote66 said:

The MRI for tomorrow has been cancelled again.Apparently the doctor who requested the test erred in completing the authorization form.

My daughter was in my house this morning and spoke to someone at the MRI facility.

She will call the doctor tomorrow ,get it hopefully straightened out and have to reschedule hopefully for later this week.

My daughter,her husband,Toby and I are dealing with this as best as possible.Mallory has to be the most frustrated.

Sorry to hear the MRI has been postponed. Poor Mallory having to deal with this and she must be so worried.

[ReneeFLL]

On 10/17/2021 at 12:25 PM, 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.

Very happy about your ear and your sister's taste buds.

 

On 10/17/2021 at 4:21 PM, Luckynana said:

...I'd better get on a ship fast, before I get too out of control.

That's what happened to me and the double points helped. I just want to cruise.

[Keksie]

2 hours ago, jagsfan said:

Well, I haven’t talked about this, because I was hoping for good news. 
My routine blood work showed moderate anemia, so I was sent for a endoscopy and colonoscopy. Had them September 30. 
I was told immediately that I had a 4cm growth.

My previous colonoscopy in 2016 showed not even a polyp!

It took till today to get the biopsy results. 
Definitely cancer. 
I had already made an appointment with the surgeon who removed my hemorrhoids. (Don’t ever go through that if you can avoid it!)

I see him Wednesday, and he’ll probably order a CAT scan to start with. 
I’m being referred to MD Anderson for after the surgery. 
I was prepared for bad news, but hoping for good. 
Now I will be praying to get past this, whatever it takes. 
I’m going to really be mad if it affects my March Harmony cruise or my August Allure cruise. 
Mimi, who has a lot of life yet to live. 

I am so sorry.  I will have good thoughts for you in the coming days.  You will get past this and you have a big cheering section.

[bobmacliberty]

2 hours ago, jagsfan said:

Well, I haven’t talked about this, because I was hoping for good news. 
My routine blood work showed moderate anemia, so I was sent for a endoscopy and colonoscopy. Had them September 30. 
I was told immediately that I had a 4cm growth.

My previous colonoscopy in 2016 showed not even a polyp!

It took till today to get the biopsy results. 
Definitely cancer. 
I had already made an appointment with the surgeon who removed my hemorrhoids. (Don’t ever go through that if you can avoid it!)

I see him Wednesday, and he’ll probably order a CAT scan to start with. 
I’m being referred to MD Anderson for after the surgery. 
I was prepared for bad news, but hoping for good. 
Now I will be praying to get past this, whatever it takes. 
I’m going to really be mad if it affects my March Harmony cruise or my August Allure cruise. 
Mimi, who has a lot of life yet to live. 

 

I'm so sorry to hear this.  As I'm sure you know, MD Anderson is one of the best cancer centers in the country.  You will be in great hands.  One of the best "weapons" that you can have is a positive attitude.  It's not always easy, but I'm convinced that it helps both mentally and physically.  When Micheline was going through her treatment, we filled the house with uplifting signs and embroidered pillows. Things like "She thought she could, and so she did", "Don't look back, you're not going that way", "Life is a beautiful ride", etc.  She even had a fridge magnet that had @Lionesss's now famous quote "it is what it is".  The idea was to surround her with positivity.  I'm sure it helped.  I agreed with OB...we're all hoping for the best and are here to provide our thoughts and prayers.

 

[Luckynana]

51 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

 

That's what happened to me and the double points helped. I just want to cruise.

We just booked our very first ever, B2B cruise, this afternoon.  Whoot whoot!

[maggieq]

Can those of you that have taken a rccl cruise recently comment on what the mask experience is?  Also, if passengers can actually sit at the bar now?  Thanks!

[akcruz]

8 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

Micheline and I had our first Pickleball experience today.  We took a "Pickleball 101" hour long lesson that starts as if you know nothing, which was the case for us.  Looks like it will be a lot of fun.  We are both tennis players though and it will take some time to get rid of some of the tennis muscle memory that hurts you in Pickleball.  I can't get myself to swing hard enough for that wiffle ball. 

 

In our community here in SC pickleball is huge, they turned a few of the tennis courts into pickleball courts, the tennis players were not happybut the courts are being used more.  Both of us have tried it and still go once in a while but nothing like the hard-core players.  Do know a few who have had some nasty injuries.

 

3 hours ago, jagsfan said:

Well, I haven’t talked about this, because I was hoping for good news. 
My routine blood work showed moderate anemia, so I was sent for a endoscopy and colonoscopy. Had them September 30. 
I was told immediately that I had a 4cm growth.

My previous colonoscopy in 2016 showed not even a polyp!

It took till today to get the biopsy results. 
Definitely cancer. 
I had already made an appointment with the surgeon who removed my hemorrhoids. (Don’t ever go through that if you can avoid it!)

I see him Wednesday, and he’ll probably order a CAT scan to start with. 
I’m being referred to MD Anderson for after the surgery. 
I was prepared for bad news, but hoping for good. 
Now I will be praying to get past this, whatever it takes. 
I’m going to really be mad if it affects my March Harmony cruise or my August Allure cruise. 
Mimi, who has a lot of life yet to live. 

 

Prayers will be sent out for you.  As others have said a positive attitude, which is seems you do have, goes a long way.

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

4 hours ago, jagsfan said:

Well, I haven’t talked about this, because I was hoping for good news. 
My routine blood work showed moderate anemia, so I was sent for a endoscopy and colonoscopy. Had them September 30. 
I was told immediately that I had a 4cm growth.

My previous colonoscopy in 2016 showed not even a polyp!

It took till today to get the biopsy results. 
Definitely cancer. 
I had already made an appointment with the surgeon who removed my hemorrhoids. (Don’t ever go through that if you can avoid it!)

I see him Wednesday, and he’ll probably order a CAT scan to start with. 
I’m being referred to MD Anderson for after the surgery. 
I was prepared for bad news, but hoping for good. 
Now I will be praying to get past this, whatever it takes. 
I’m going to really be mad if it affects my March Harmony cruise or my August Allure cruise. 
Mimi, who has a lot of life yet to live. 

I am really sorry to hear this, Mimi.  You will be on my prayer list.  Stay strong and take it one day at a time.

[Sunshine3601]

4 hours ago, jagsfan said:

Well, I haven’t talked about this, because I was hoping for good news. 
My routine blood work showed moderate anemia, so I was sent for a endoscopy and colonoscopy. Had them September 30. 
I was told immediately that I had a 4cm growth.

My previous colonoscopy in 2016 showed not even a polyp!

It took till today to get the biopsy results. 
Definitely cancer. 
I had already made an appointment with the surgeon who removed my hemorrhoids. (Don’t ever go through that if you can avoid it!)

I see him Wednesday, and he’ll probably order a CAT scan to start with. 
I’m being referred to MD Anderson for after the surgery. 
I was prepared for bad news, but hoping for good. 
Now I will be praying to get past this, whatever it takes. 
I’m going to really be mad if it affects my March Harmony cruise or my August Allure cruise. 
Mimi, who has a lot of life yet to live. 

Mimi, you are in our prayers for a successful outcome.  Sounds like it has been caught early enough.  I have heard great things about MD Anderson.  Sounds like you are in good hands.  We are all here for you.  No worries, positive thoughts please🥰

[A&L_Ont]

4 hours ago, jagsfan said:

Mimi, who has a lot of life yet to live.

That is the right attitude to have Mimi. My family and your extended CC family are all praying for you during this challenging time. ❤️

[A&L_Ont]

3 hours ago, Lionesss said:

Teller goes.  
The branch manager would like a few minutes of your time. 
 

Now what. 
 

I go over and he tries to sell me a CD. 

Wow, who would you pick? Marc Walker maybe?😂

Edited October 19, 2021 by A&L_Ont

[Sunshine3601]

1 hour ago, Luckynana said:

We just booked our very first ever, B2B cruise, this afternoon.  Whoot whoot!

Congratulations!  Did you book the add on to the bella cruise for Jim's BD?  Is it a surprise present?