Rare John&LaLa Posted March 20, 2023 #2626 Share Posted March 20, 2023 52 minutes ago, PompeySailor said: Thanks Chris Don’t abuse those free drinks 🤣😂, but if you do I know a guy who has a list 😉 I need a bigger list for a December trip.🤣 More like a book😉😇 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 20, 2023 #2627 Share Posted March 20, 2023 7 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: It was rough last year. I was visiting my dad then Probably best that you headed home instead of visiting like you planned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted March 20, 2023 #2628 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Dinner was at Coconuts in Fort Lauderdale It was excellent. Then back to our hotel for the night. Embassy Suites. Once again and probably for the last time we are staying here. Why? First the good -Close to Publix- last minute stuff -clean rooms -breakfast on site -no bed bugs. -free drinks. We had 1 each. Now the needs -old hotel. Furniture/ carpet needs updated -toilet height perfect for a toddler -one small bar of soap for hand washing and shower -1 washcloth 2 bath towels, no hand towels -no cups or glasses to drink from. -only 5 elevators for 10 stories of rooms. -2 attendants working reception -1 computer working out of total of 5 to print boarding pass. Waited for person to print their whole speech for teacher presentation here for conference. Other than that a bed to sleep is all I need. Later 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiszBug Posted March 20, 2023 #2629 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Missing the pub so we are making Dublin Iced Teas to ease back into real life… 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 20, 2023 #2630 Share Posted March 20, 2023 12 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: Probably best that you headed home instead of visiting like you planned. His assisted living facility is in Miami Springs. Between Hialeah and the airport 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 20, 2023 #2631 Share Posted March 20, 2023 7 minutes ago, Lionesss said: Dinner was at Coconuts in Fort Lauderdale It was excellent. Then back to our hotel for the night. Embassy Suites. Once again and probably for the last time we are staying here. Why? First the good -Close to Publix- last minute stuff -clean rooms -breakfast on site -no bed bugs. -free drinks. We had 1 each. Now the needs -old hotel. Furniture/ carpet needs updated -toilet height perfect for a toddler -one small bar of soap for hand washing and shower -1 washcloth 2 bath towels, no hand towels -no cups or glasses to drink from. -only 5 elevators for 10 stories of rooms. -2 attendants working reception -1 computer working out of total of 5 to print boarding pass. Waited for person to print their whole speech for teacher presentation here for conference. Other than that a bed to sleep is all I need. Later But did the toilet flush🤔🤣 1 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taznremmy Posted March 20, 2023 #2632 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Where is everyone??? 😹 I went to Schooner’s and there were only 6 other people there….and none of them were familiar. Even the bar staff was different 🙀. I’ll check back later. Currently in the Pub listening to the guitar player. Turn around day was the worst I’ve ever experienced. New cruisers were getting on the ship at the same time as B2B cruisers. I’ve always enjoyed the 30 to 45 minutes of ‘quiet’ on the ship, before the next sailing. Miss you all! It ‘s definitely going to be a quiet week. 😁🙀 Pat 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted March 20, 2023 Author #2633 Share Posted March 20, 2023 4 hours ago, CruiszBug said: If it is okay I would like to post a smattering of pictures of what we did during the week, even though it is now at a close? Otherwise I can start a new short thread? Good Travels Everyone! That would be awesome. Seeing your family out and about always made me smile. ❤️ 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted March 20, 2023 Author #2634 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Owen on the way home. This was 10 minutes after takeoff. He woke about an hour left in the flight. Guess who met us for snacks as soon as we got home. 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeySailor Posted March 20, 2023 #2635 Share Posted March 20, 2023 1 minute ago, taznremmy said: Where is everyone??? 😹 I went to Schooner’s and there were only 6 other people there….and none of them were familiar. Even the bar staff was different 🙀. I’ll check back later. Currently in the Pub listening to the guitar player. Turn around day was the worst I’ve ever experienced. New cruisers were getting on the ship at the same time as B2B cruisers. I’ve always enjoyed the 30 to 45 minutes of ‘quiet’ on the ship, before the next sailing. Miss you all! It ‘s definitely going to be a quiet week. 😁🙀 Pat I am there with you in spirit Pat Also wish we were on another week with you So have a drink or two for me and I’ll have 3 or four for you 🥂 You were one of the first people we met in Miami and so glad we got to know you Yourself and Ruth added a level of class and Royal sophistication to the group Shiny and glitzy, the shoes the earrings the bags Top Top ladies Enjoy the next segment of your cruise Cheers See you again one day 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted March 20, 2023 #2636 Share Posted March 20, 2023 1 minute ago, A&L_Ont said: Owen on the way home. This was 10 minutes after takeoff. He woke about an hour left in the flight. Guess who met us for snacks as soon as we got home. Cut those wrist bands off, that's a lot of extra weight to carry around making him tired. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted March 20, 2023 Author #2637 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Post cruise thoughts to come from me, hopefully tomorrow. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 20, 2023 #2638 Share Posted March 20, 2023 24 minutes ago, taznremmy said: Where is everyone??? 😹 I went to Schooner’s and there were only 6 other people there….and none of them were familiar. Even the bar staff was different 🙀. I’ll check back later. Currently in the Pub listening to the guitar player. Turn around day was the worst I’ve ever experienced. New cruisers were getting on the ship at the same time as B2B cruisers. I’ve always enjoyed the 30 to 45 minutes of ‘quiet’ on the ship, before the next sailing. Miss you all! It ‘s definitely going to be a quiet week. 😁🙀 Pat Glad we ran into you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taznremmy Posted March 20, 2023 #2639 Share Posted March 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Glad we ran into you So happy to see you leaving the ship….and not in a wheelchair 👍. Hope you are feeling better and again, thank you for everything! Scratch Bella under the chin for me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted March 20, 2023 #2640 Share Posted March 20, 2023 36 minutes ago, taznremmy said: Where is everyone??? 😹 I went to Schooner’s and there were only 6 other people there….and none of them were familiar. Even the bar staff was different 🙀. I’ll check back later. Currently in the Pub listening to the guitar player. Turn around day was the worst I’ve ever experienced. New cruisers were getting on the ship at the same time as B2B cruisers. I’ve always enjoyed the 30 to 45 minutes of ‘quiet’ on the ship, before the next sailing. Miss you all! It ‘s definitely going to be a quiet week. 😁🙀 Pat I'm sorry I never got to really chat with you, Pat. My friend Carol said she enjoyed talking with you. Bummer that turn around day turned out the way it did for you today. Enjoy your cruise this week!😊 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted March 20, 2023 #2641 Share Posted March 20, 2023 @John&LaLaHow are feeling, John? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiszBug Posted March 20, 2023 #2642 Share Posted March 20, 2023 So fun fact! In Studio B there is a lift that will take a wheelchair and an attendant down to ice level or row 1 on the left side as you walk into the ice theatre. We arrived 30 minutes early with a reservation for "Frozen in Time" ice show only to be told that there is no "lift" and she had to sit in the back up top. I had Chantelle the SL concierge with me, but she had no idea either? So I said not only is there one I will show you where it is... So we walked over and there it was covered up in a vinyl dust cover and lucky for us, someone had a walkie talkie and called Darwin (the hero of our story) who came over and said yes, we can take her down to the wheelchair seating area. He actually had a few people watching him and learning how to operate this awesome device! Later I found out he has only been on Oasis for two months! Prior to getting Phoebe down there I walked down and realized they had taken off the Wheelchair companion signs on the adjoining seats, so I asked if people would mind moving over one seat and they were very gracious. Tom and I sat behind Phoebe in the 2nd row. Marco plays the "Emperor" in this production of Frozen in Time... and he is a King to me, for sure! 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taznremmy Posted March 20, 2023 #2643 Share Posted March 20, 2023 OK ….all is well. Back in Schooners and Razvan and Janice are here. 😹 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiszBug Posted March 20, 2023 #2644 Share Posted March 20, 2023 (edited) The Quest was something I thought Phoebe would enjoy (it had been awhile since I had been) and I wasn't wrong! It was a scream! Such high energy! Ran into some Bella Cruisers and told them about the lift. We ended up being on Team 6 and I believe the Bella's were Team 2? They were waving at us from across the way, lol! Well, once again we get to the door of Studio B in advance and were told they don't have a wheelchair lift! What? Lol! Didn't we just do this dance yesterday? So I asked them to call Darwin to see. He responds, Yes, we are ready for Phoebe. So off we go! Everything is going just great... UNTIL? Phoebe is heading down the stairs, but a crew member sees that the end railing as been removed (as it must be for the lift to operate) and he puts it back! So Phoebe and Brittany bump into the railing which shorts out the lift and they are quite literally stuck! For about 20 minutes... Electricians and techs are working to free them. Eventually they disassembled part of the lift so Phoebe could be lifted out. After that repairs were quick and now more people know about how that system operates. So maybe... for the future - another guest will be able to sit down front and not be told this doesn't exist. Because for sure at least a dozen people know about it now, lol! And this is important for Team 6 because Phoebe generated points for our team for being the only person dressed head to toe in white for Dress your Best night!! (But conversely... I was pre-occupied with Phoebe being stuck and didn't run over to show my green underwear... which apparently I was the only one to have 'em on or fess up about it...so Team 6 got Zero points for that Quest, lol!) 😜 Edited March 20, 2023 by CruiszBug More info... 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted March 20, 2023 #2645 Share Posted March 20, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, John&LaLa said: We're home, but I'm beat. No posting for a while, just wanted to catch up. Drive took 6+ hours. Turnpike was a mess Did want to add that Rory (M8) followed along and wanted to say hi to everyone Tell him I said hi. 3 hours ago, niksmom630 said: …they have connected headsets hanging randomly in spots in the dining room if you want to listen in to air traffic control at the Miami airport. Had you stayed longer you might have heard Mike take off for Tel Aviv. Edited March 20, 2023 by ReneeFLL 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted March 20, 2023 #2646 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Some puppies were glad to see us! Good to be home after a long day of sitting in airports sitting in planes. 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted March 20, 2023 #2647 Share Posted March 20, 2023 3 hours ago, SteelCityCruiser10 said: The Miami marathon stuff from royal was a total farce? Yes Royal messed up again. It was January 28/29th. 2 hours ago, taznremmy said: Where is everyone??? 😹 I went to Schooner’s and there were only 6 other people there….and none of them were familiar. Even the bar staff was different 🙀. I’ll check back later. Currently in the Pub listening to the guitar player. Turn around day was the worst I’ve ever experienced. New cruisers were getting on the ship at the same time as B2B cruisers. I’ve always enjoyed the 30 to 45 minutes of ‘quiet’ on the ship, before the next sailing. Miss you all! It ‘s definitely going to be a quiet week. 😁🙀 Pat Really wished we were there. It was to short of a cruise. 2 hours ago, PompeySailor said: …Yourself and Ruth added a level of class and Royal sophistication to the group Shiny and glitzy, the shoes the earrings the bags Top Top ladies 👍🏼 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taznremmy Posted March 20, 2023 #2648 Share Posted March 20, 2023 20 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: Some puppies were glad to see us! Good to be home after a long day of sitting in airports sitting in planes. Isn’t this just the best feeling!🥰 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted March 20, 2023 #2649 Share Posted March 20, 2023 7 minutes ago, taznremmy said: Isn’t this just the best feeling!🥰 Yes Pat it is. I love cruising but it’s really special to come home to a bunch of love. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted March 20, 2023 #2650 Share Posted March 20, 2023 What an EPIC cruise this was! Kudos to John, Sue, Greg, Andrew for organizing our cruise and keeping this thread current. Schooner Bar will never be the same for us until Bella Cruise 2. You are all a delightful group of friends that Jack and I loved meeting. Getting off the ship was a breeze in a wheelchair about 15 minutes from start to getting to our car. Unfortunately the Turnpike was a mess and we were stuck in super heavy traffic for 7 hours that should have taken 4 -1/2. No worries, we got a good night sleep at Hampton Inn in Gainesville. Onward home!! I hope all who are ailing are feeling better by now. Jack and I are looking forward to Bella Cruise 2. Take care all of you awesome friends. Hope your journeys home were safe. I still have 40 pages left to read on this thread! 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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