Keksie

I like to bring several of my hand knit shawls, not only to keep my shoulders warm in the ship's air conditioning but to add to my outfit.

Awesomely cool

Well I guess we just travel differently. Not one way is smarter then the other. As to meds the last time I was ill was at least 10 years ago. I want to bring a wide variety to make sure the medical facility is a last resort.

I could see doing a week long cruise without doing laundry or wearing dirty clothes. But I can't see doing carry on with 3 swimsuits, multiple dresses, shoes, hand knit shawls, a top for every day, several choices of bottoms, coverup for the swimsuits, makeup, personal care items, medications for any eventuality, a book or two, at least three knitting projects and room to bring back stuff. For a cold weather cruise add in sweaters, hand knit socks, hats, gloves, cowls, long undies, and a warm coat with optional rain coat. I am from Florida and get cold easily which makes me miserable.

I don't know why I should have to manage with a carry-on. We don't go formal but I do like to dress up. If you like to go carry on go for it. I prefer to bring my big case, maybe two if we are going to a cold climate and I need outerwear. If flying we go first so the bags are free anyway.

Never have needed them at home. Don't get sick. However, should we fall ill on a cruise I don't want to have to go to medical to obtain them.

Sunset last night. My phone doesn't so it justice.

These days I make sure to bring the above and Dayquil capsules, benedryl, cough drops, something for a sore throat, imodium, and aloe salve.

I guess it depends on your travel style. I like to have choices, at least three swimsuits etc. I don't necessarily over pack because I wear everything I bring but no way would it fit in a a carry on. While I can rewear bottoms I don't rewear tops. I do like the over the door organizer for all the small things. Yes there is drawer space but then you have to remember which drawer you put the chargers in, what drawer the meds are in etc. Plus find what your husband needs because he sure won't remember where he put things. Do bring a wide variety of OTC meds because they don't sell them onboard anymore.

Wish Linda well and for a speedy recovery. Your dogs are so adorable. Our Rocco had a lot of fun with boxes and paper yesterday also.

One of my gifts from my son was a digital photo frame with the wedding pictures. It is so much fun to remember the day. It was kind of a blur while it was happening.

I need a "love" button. They are so adorable in that photo. Now you just need to Photoshop the uncooperative ones into a card.

The food looks so good.

Before everyone gets busy. Merry Christmas! Have a safe, happy time celebrating or not celebrating, cruising or staying home. Hugs to all.

Oh my gosh that is just so cute. You did a wonderful job and those mitts are so tiny.

Beautiful table setting.

Well he whined annoyingly. He announced his idol to everyone when he could have made a big move instead. He broke a challenge being a big baby about dropping the bowls. So if those actions say winner then I guess he should have won. This was a year of the most annoying people ever. Except the final two.

When we went it was only available as a ship excursion via a boat ride. (island). Our excursion was the first to arrive with a Carnival ship excursion arriving later in the day. You could get a ride back to the pier at a regular basis.

We have never tested positive for covid either despite being out and about since May of 2020. There was something going around my knit group lately (that I never got) that was not the flu, rsv, or covid.

The third finalist votes.

Some seem to really like each other. I love a good love story!

I love Maya Key. When we went I had a wonderful conversation about our refuge and their refuge with one of the guides. The weather was not conducive to snorkeling but we still had a great time.

That is so frustrating and scary about the blood pressure. I am glad you didn't have problems in your basement.

Those are so pretty. You are talented!

To all who have a bad weather prediction. I hope it will not be as bad as advertised.