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

[A&L_Ont]

3 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

Happy Anniversary to Susan and Mark

 

What a great accomplishment, something to be so proud of.

 

Enjoy your day.

i second the wishes as well. Happy Anniversary to you.

[h20skibum]

Thank you for the anniversary wishes @grapau27 Graham, @dani negreanu Dani, @Sunshine3601 Debbie, @Lionesss Sue, and @A&L_Ont Andrew.

 

It will not be the anniversary celebration we had planned.  We have all 3 grandkids today, because our daughter is in for a medical procedure.  Our celebration will have to wait.   Out for breakfast with the grands, then will see what this day holds for us and the kids.

[sgmn]

1 hour ago, h20skibum said:

Forty-two years ago today I was doing something I have never done since.  I was headed to Pittsburgh for an overnight stay, then flying out in the morning for a same day flight for my first ever cruise.  It is a good thing airlines were more reliable then. 

 

Susan and I were sailing on the eighth sailing of the SS Norway, which was the largest cruise ship at the time.  We sailed to St. Thomas and Little San Salvador. 

 

 

Now those were lifeboats

 

We couldn’t fly down the day before, because August 2nd we were too busy getting married.  I guess I have never done that since, either. 😏

Many congratulations Mark and Susan. Best wishes for a lovely anniversary.  Wow 42 years, a great achievement 👍 💕💐

[Sea Dog]

5 hours ago, brillohead said:

Lawdamighty, I could literally feel the IQ points retreating from my brain as I read that thread..... it really is terrifying how stupid the general public is.  

 

That's what I thought. Thank God we have @chengkp75 to help navigate the stupidity.

 

 

1 hour ago, h20skibum said:

 

 

Susan and I were sailing on the eighth sailing of the SS Norway, which was the largest cruise ship at the time.  We sailed to St. Thomas and Little San Salvador. 

 

We couldn’t fly down the day before, because August 2nd we were too busy getting married.  I guess I have never done that since, either. 😏

 

What a beautiful ship and special memory. Happy Anniversary Mark and Susan. Cheers to you and many more to come.

 

 

35 minutes ago, aussielozzie18 said:

 I think he has got off lightly compared to you Dani.  He had head cold symptoms for a few days, body aches, a dry cough. He feels his breathing is not back to normal yet if he were to exercise but overall I think he was fortunate to have mild symptoms. He certainly didn’t experience  the fatigue, head fog or racking cough that many unfortunately experience.  I hope your cough is starting to go away now as well as any other symptoms you were suffering.

 

I'm glad he is feeling better I'm so glad his symptoms were not severe.

 

 

[Sea Dog]

Up early this morning because Lizzy and Charlie wanted to do their business at 5:30am and could not go back to sleep. Too many things on my mind.

 

Last night I was playing around more with the Midjourney Art AI program creating some interesting new art. I was thinking of @Ocean Boy and his new fondness like mine of Kraken dark spiced rum. I came up with a special glass that we should have made to drink this delectable nectar from the Caribbean.

 

The Kraken Glass:

 

 

 

[h20skibum]

Thank you for the anniversary wishes @sgmnSue, and @Sea DogGreg. 
 

That sailing was memorable in more than one way.  We sailed into the first hurricane of the season, and it was the longest sustained, Cat 5 of the century. 

[h20skibum]

13 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

 

 

The Kraken Glass:

 

 

 

I will order one of those glasses for my Kraken.  Speaking of which, my Kraken supply is dangerously low. 

[Keksie]

2 hours ago, h20skibum said:

Forty-two years ago today I was doing something I have never done since.  I was headed to Pittsburgh for an overnight stay, then flying out in the morning for a same day flight for my first ever cruise.  It is a good thing airlines were more reliable then. 

 

Susan and I were sailing on the eighth sailing of the SS Norway, which was the largest cruise ship at the time.  We sailed to St. Thomas and Little San Salvador. 

 

 

Now those were lifeboats

 

We couldn’t fly down the day before, because August 2nd we were too busy getting married.  I guess I have never done that since, either. 😏

Happy Anniversary.  Have a wonderful day!

[Ocean Boy]

10 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

I will order one of those glasses for my Kraken.  Speaking of which, my Kraken supply is dangerously low. 

When I was at the liquor store last week they only had small bottles.🤨

[Sea Dog]

9 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

When I was at the liquor store last week they only had small bottles.🤨

That's not good.😪

[Ocean Boy]

[Arzeena]

Debbie, how was your first day at the new job?

[Arzeena]

Does anyone know where to look for the price of a drink package on Royal? (before actually booking the cruise and looking at cruise planner?). TYIA.

 

[Biker19]

20 minutes ago, Arzeena said:

Does anyone know where to look for the price of a drink package on Royal? (before actually booking the cruise and looking at cruise planner?)

Usually, you can't - you can ask in the Roll Call thread of the sailing you want for someone to tell you what the current price is.

[Sea Dog]

Some self portraits. Which one do you like the best?

 

Pic 1

 

 

Pic 2

 

 

Pic 3

 

 

Pic 4

 

 

Figured I would need a backup in case I get in trouble for copyright on my usual image.

 

[Keksie]

@Sea DogI pick # 1, then #2.

[George C]

3 hours ago, h20skibum said:

Forty-two years ago today I was doing something I have never done since.  I was headed to Pittsburgh for an overnight stay, then flying out in the morning for a same day flight for my first ever cruise.  It is a good thing airlines were more reliable then. 

 

Susan and I were sailing on the eighth sailing of the SS Norway, which was the largest cruise ship at the time.  We sailed to St. Thomas and Little San Salvador. 

 

 

Now those were lifeboats

 

We couldn’t fly down the day before, because August 2nd we were too busy getting married.  I guess I have never done that since, either. 😏

SS Norway was one of my all time favorite ships , sailed her 7 times including my honeymoon, was the biggest cruise ship at one time. 

[MJSailors]

@h20skibumHappy anniversary to you and your dear wife ! 🥂

Enjoy the day celebrating with the grandkids!

MJ🙋🏻

[akcruz]

@Sea Dog how about the hat from 2, collar from 3 and the face from 4 or 1.  

 

@h20skibum Happy Anniversary

[helen haywood]

We sailed on the SS Norway, formerly the SS France.  I remember it extremely well!!  When we set out the first evening I could tell the difference between modern cruise ships with stabilizers versus ocean liners.  My, my!  The pitching and rolling!  I tried to hang up my clothes but kept nearly crashing into walls.  Finally hung them up in the air and staggered off to bed.  The next morning we saw a whole rail in the hallway had been wrenched off!  
 

It was a Big Band cruise and I was amazed how well the dancers could adjust themselves to a non self leveling dance floor!

[dani negreanu]

27 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

Which one do you like the best?

 

#3 😉

[Sea Dog]

21 minutes ago, akcruz said:

@Sea Dog how about the hat from 2, collar from 3 and the face from 4 or 1.  

 

 

I wish the software would let me do that.

[BonTexasNY]

6 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

 

aussie, how is your DH feeling?

Aussie, glad your DH is doing better.  Mine has a bad sore throat and a slight cough.  Nothing terrible.

4 hours ago, grapau27 said:

My hearing is not great after going to music concerts but I won't be buying one of these.😅

I can totally relate!

3 hours ago, h20skibum said:

Thank you for the anniversary wishes @grapau27 Graham, @dani negreanu Dani, @Sunshine3601 Debbie, @Lionesss Sue, and @A&L_Ont Andrew.

 

It will not be the anniversary celebration we had planned.  We have all 3 grandkids today, because our daughter is in for a medical procedure.  Our celebration will have to wait.   Out for breakfast with the grands, then will see what this day holds for us and the kids.

  Have a spectacular anniversary with your sweet grands.

[BonTexasNY]

I group text 4 of my friends every single morning.  They're friends I met at our 1st apt. we moved to after selling our house.  Then 2 1/2 years ago, for various reasons we all moved and vowed never to lose touch.  These morning texts let us know what's happening, pictures included, sometimes even food porn.  I wanted to share one text I received this morning.  It might not pertain to all of you, but I love the sentiment:

 

"We all are a little broken but last time I checked, broken crayons still color the same".  - Trent Shelton

                    

[Ocean Boy]

2 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Some self portraits. Which one do you like the best?

 

Pic 1

 

 

Pic 2

 

 

Pic 3

 

 

Pic 4

 

 

Figured I would need a backup in case I get in trouble for copyright on my usual image.

 

#2.