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I did not know that some bring their own wine glasses with them on a cruise, instead of settling for what the ship may provide (was just reading that on another thread)! I guess you may need to start packing some glassware. Me? I would probably drink anything, in any kind of a container. After all, I have been known to drink wine from a box and a screw top bottle. 😂

+2 @BonTexasNY Have a great B2B and congratulations on turning Diamond.

I have been breathlessly awaiting the Spellbound installment. I have picked out what I want to order. Will see how it matches up.

No cats were harmed in the filming of this video! This one was sent from my son from Tokyo this morning. IMG_3291.mp4 I was concerned the paw may get caught. IMG_3292.mp4 Those are from a holographic billboard.

My son has been on a business trip to the far east this month. We have been getting lots of nice photos from him. We have been able to keep in touch, even though there has been a 12-13 hour time difference. This week, he is in Tokyo. Before that, he was in Singapore and in Shanghai. When he sent this photo, I asked if that was his company car to get around in. He just said “I wish!”

Sounds like you were up late. Must be having a good time.

The leaf colors are close to peak this weekend. It was a beautiful day to see them. IMG_3279.mp4

What would a fall festival be without a pumpkin canon? IMG_3277.mp4 They were firing with 25psi. They can crank it up to 150psi. Anyone who wants to fire it can do it. There is a remote control box with a button for the warning horn, then turn a key to fire. IMG_3278.mp4

We had a beautiful day for a drive to NY after we got past those Sunday drivers. First stop was Pine Junction restaurant, about 4 miles from Peak N Peak ski resort. The restaurant is in the middle of nowhere, but the food was great. I kept thinking of Buc-ee’s when I ordered this brisket sandwich. It was really good. Our destination was Peak N Peak for their fall fest. We hadn’t been there since 2021, and I didn’t think it was as good this year. Lots of craft booths to keep the ladies busy. You could tell you were getting into Bill’s country when they had more things than Steelers. And, of course some chain saw carving going on.

The last time we were on Equinox was January, 2020, just before something happened! We really enjoyed the ship. We had the AI premium package which at that time included WiFi, tips, and the premium drinks. The Martini bar was our go to bar, and their drinks were not included in the lower tier drink package. I am not sure if that is still the case. One thing we enjoyed was Le Petit Chef. If you get a chance to book that special dinner, I recommend it. We rarely use our phones off the ship, but our cell plan has 12 free days of international calling a year, and only $10 a day if we were to go over that.

Sunday drivers are out today. Sometimes you need to cross the double yellow

Good to know. Thanks.

I must have the mind of an artist. I have seen that shark in a banana in my dreams.

A question for those of you who have sailed B2B cruises where you have to change cabins for the second week. I know your cabin steward will move things to the new cabin for you, but how do you tag your new cabin number for your suitcases and hanging clothes? We are in the same cabin the first two weeks, but we have to move to a different cabin the third week. We will be gone from home more than 30 days before that third week, so we wouldn’t have luggage tags to print for it.

Beautiful day today, and the lake was smooth as glass. I think we will have a colorful drive to NY State this weekend.