AmyJA Posted October 2, 2021 #251 Share Posted October 2, 2021 2 hours ago, sid_9169 said: Only one more day of work until vacation!!!... Only four more days of work until vacation....... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odie1024 Posted October 2, 2021 #252 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Nice neighborhood Sid, I live in the country and where I live there are no sidewalks and road is very tight. You take a chance of getting wacked by one of those mirrors that stick out on trucks. So, I have to drive 10 minutes to walk at the state park. The complex I live in is not big enough to go any distance. The only time it was good is when I had a hip replacement 3 years ago. Suited my walker and then my cane just fine. @AmyJA, enjoy your vacation. I leave for Albuquerque on Thursday morning for 5 nights, get home the following Tuesday and then leave for Bermuda on the Breakaway out of NYC on that Sunday. Let the travel begin. Still contemplating the Epic repositioning cruise from NYC to San Juan at the beginning of December. Waiting to see if the prices will drop more after final payment is due next week. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted October 2, 2021 #253 Share Posted October 2, 2021 4 hours ago, sid_9169 said: Walking by a bunch of these obscenely expensive shops that they probably wouldn't even let me into... Big mistake....Huge. 4 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted October 2, 2021 #254 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I guess I missed when this cruise starts. It doesn't sound like it's today or tomorrow. Monday? Tuesday? I thought you were going to Miami this weekend or something.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted October 2, 2021 #255 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Oh it's in the title. October 6th...Wednesday? What? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Nclgetawaymenhoney Posted October 2, 2021 #256 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Sid, Looking forward to another great review. Really curious to see their food venues and options. Enjoy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLCruiser97 Posted October 2, 2021 #257 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Following along on your adventure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blarko Posted October 2, 2021 #258 Share Posted October 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Saint Greg said: I guess I missed when this cruise starts. It doesn't sound like it's today or tomorrow. Monday? Tuesday? I thought you were going to Miami this weekend or something.... Oh wow......for some reason I thought it started Monday too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 2, 2021 Author #259 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I guess that I sort of disappeared there for awhile... My Marine buddy came down from the suburbs and we took a trip out to one of our favorite hole in the wall eating establishments on Buford highway... Bismillah Cafe is the epitome of of true down to earth accomodations, with some rickety tables out on the sidewalk. But, you won't find any better Bangladeshi cuisine anywhere else in town. I went outside my original order today, and went for the fried lamb on the bone with rice... Yes, it's this much of a hole in the wall... But, sooo good... When I was done, only the bone shards remained... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 2, 2021 Author #260 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I did end up doing just a little bit of packing today... I like try and utilize every square inch of packing space, so I put a couple of pairs of socks inside my water shoes before putting them in my bag. Then, put the shoes themselves inside a plastic bag before introducing to the bottom of my backpack... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 2, 2021 Author #261 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I also went and dug out my backup phone, (Google Pixel II XL) which will be my main device while on the ship. Yes, it's four years old, but this model is a true workhorse... I went ahead and updated the Virgin Voyages app, as well as all the other pertinent apps that I may need. (Browsers, security, ect) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Von & John Posted October 2, 2021 #262 Share Posted October 2, 2021 10 hours ago, sid_9169 said: No matter how far I walk, I'm never going to shed that last five pounds of pandemic weight... I guess that my ship mates are just going to have to settle for the "dad bod"... Having a hard time picturing you w/ a Dad Bod... Can’t imagine 5# affecting you much 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLCruiser97 Posted October 2, 2021 #263 Share Posted October 2, 2021 2 things I noticed about this thread...well maybe 3...Sid, you can put away some serious food and beverage. Second, you like to take photos of buildings (a lot) Nice shots. And 3rd, it took me almost 2 football games to read through the 11 pages, but I enjoyed every word. Hope you enjoy your FINALLY HAPPENING cruise! I definitely will be following. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymfreedman Posted October 2, 2021 #264 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I wish you all on the maiden voyage a fun and safe journey. Can't wait to see all your comments, photos and reviews, in advance of my October 24th Voyage.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 3, 2021 Author #265 Share Posted October 3, 2021 58 minutes ago, FLCruiser97 said: 2 things I noticed about this thread...well maybe 3...Sid, you can put away some serious food and beverage. Second, you like to take photos of buildings (a lot) Nice shots. And 3rd, it took me almost 2 football games to read through the 11 pages, but I enjoyed every word. Hope you enjoy your FINALLY HAPPENING cruise! I definitely will be following. Thanks, FLCruiser97... There's a whole lot of food and beverages out there yet, so stay tuned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 3, 2021 Author #266 Share Posted October 3, 2021 58 minutes ago, garymfreedman said: I wish you all on the maiden voyage a fun and safe journey. Can't wait to see all your comments, photos and reviews, in advance of my October 24th Voyage.. I know that you're about as or even more upset with Virgin Voyages customer service up to this point... I'm hoping and praying that the on board experience makes it all worthwhile... We'll see... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymfreedman Posted October 3, 2021 #267 Share Posted October 3, 2021 1 minute ago, sid_9169 said: I know that you're about as or even more upset with Virgin Voyages customer service up to this point... I'm hoping and praying that the on board experience makes it all worthwhile... We'll see... As long as the TECH on board works 1,000 times better than their pre boarding tech....:)... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBecca Posted October 3, 2021 #268 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Hi Sid, We’ll be on her MerMaiden voyage too. Wear the red shoes. If I spot you wearing them I’ll say Hi. We booked last week (spontaneous). Because we happen to be off work and could do this. Looks like it will be a blast! Not planning on sleeping much! Usually cruise Celebrity so curious to try a new style of cruise line. Cheers! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 3, 2021 Author #269 Share Posted October 3, 2021 At this point, I think that I'm going to start counting down the hours instead of days!... 75 hours until I'm heading to the port!... 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymfreedman Posted October 3, 2021 #270 Share Posted October 3, 2021 2 hours ago, sid_9169 said: At this point, I think that I'm going to start counting down the hours instead of days!... 75 hours until I'm heading to the port!... countdown app.. Been using one since i paid VV deposit 1,415 days ago..509 hours until I board my voyage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 3, 2021 Author #271 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Another nice little walk on this cloudy Sunday morning... Trying to enjoy the remainder of my weekend, until having to do ONE MORE DAY of work... I can't believe that the time has finally arrived!... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 3, 2021 Author #272 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I guess that you can tell that I like to take pictures of buildings. That's why I love Miami. So much great architecture, and a massive skyline. Did you know that Miami has the third largest skyline in America? It's only bested by New York and Chicago. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 3, 2021 Author #273 Share Posted October 3, 2021 "You know I always wanted to pretend that I was an architect"... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 3, 2021 Author #274 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Almost back home now... Did you know that Atlanta used to be called Terminus? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted October 3, 2021 Author #275 Share Posted October 3, 2021 This Restoration Hardware is literally seven stories tall... That seems like a lot of space for hardware... Pretty soon, I was approaching my new "home sweet home"... Not nearly as nice as most of the other buildings in the area, but it works for me... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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