Stevi

I am a diet soft drink person. Since I'm a diabetic, the Soda and More Package is way more than I need from a sugar perspective. Does Princess offer a diabetic friendly soft drink package?

Thanks in advance,

Stevi

When I was a kid growing up in a small fishing village (in Fife) we used to use UHT when the regular milk supply ran dry. It tasted awful. Granted it is over 30 years later, but it's going to take a lot to convince me it tastes as like regular milk.

Have an awesome time. I have over a year yet before we do Alaska in Aug 2017 for my 50th.

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and insights. Pam in CA I am glad you found it comfortable, I was worried it might not be. SadieN the suggestions regarding the bedding and the topper are awesome.

Stevi

limoncello07 you've done a great job of making sense of the coffee option on board. Thanks for taking the time, this newbie to cruising really appreciates it.

Another Flickr user here (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevid/). I used to pay for Flickr Pro ($25/US year), but money got tight and I let it lapse and I can't say I noticed the difference so I haven't reinstated it.

My instinct was to go with a wider lens rather than longer. Although I am not familiar with Sony and what is available for it, the Rokinon 12mm F2.0 sounds like a nice lens to compliment what you already have.

Vic,

The easiest way to get rid of the branches on the left would be to crop them out. It makes the image smaller but it doesn't seem to impact image quality when I played with it on my MacBook. I never do well at it, but there are loads of editing software out there that can erase them or blend them so that they merge into the background. For me cropping is much less work and creates a better image as I am lousy at blending them into the background.

It's a lovely kitty shot.

Stevi

Hip replacements are usually something that requires much less recovery that a knee replacement. I went back to work after 3 months when I had my knee replaced. Folks I know who have had hip replacements were back to normal in much less time than I was with my knee You are just shy of the 3 month mark when your sail date comes up. If you have the luxury of waiting before making a decision I would wait a while to see how you recover. Once your recovery can be better judged then I would be asking your physio what they think. Work on your exercises and be patient with your recovery. I suspect you will be fine for August.

We booked our Handicapped Accessible Mini Suite for Aug 2017, last month. There were only 4 on the ship and one was already taken. We chose to book when we did to ensure we got the room we wanted.

So we have an Handicapped Accessible mini suite book for 3 adults on a 7 day Alaskan Cruise on the Ruby Princess. Since I am the single passenger I offered to take the sofa bed. Any one had any experience with it? BTW I am the disabled traveler.

Thanks,

Stevi

I was just criticised for posting this on the Princess forum since our signature didn't indicate we have sailed on Princess...oh well.... :rolleyes:

I came to your defence and hopefully it helps the situation. I only really read the Princess forum and the Disabled Forum as I am planning cruise with Princess and I'm disabled so I certainly would not be reading the others and I am sure I am not the only person that reads a small portion of the site.

I was just chastised for posting this on the Princess forum since our signature didn't indicate we have sailed on Princess...oh well.... :rolleyes:

Yes I saw that and wondered why was that necessary. I understood exactly why you posted. I suspect that they don't understand why your post was relevant to any cruise line.

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This link for Alaska ports is a little cleaner and quicker way to see the schedule.

 

http://claalaska.com/?page_id=632

Thanks for both links!

I'd like to think that what you have described is unique to your husband, but I can assure you that all of us who have mobility issues have experienced this. It isn't unique to cruise ships or wheelchair users as I have experienced this ever since I developed mobility issues starting when I began using a cane, then a walker as well as a wheelchair all on land. It is just a different manifestation of the Me, Me, Me attitude and the fear of missing out. I have to admit I do get some satisfaction when I get taken to the start of the line and get seated or looked after first.

Here in the city I live in most of our stores that sell mobility equipment will rent it for short term use. It might be worth making a few phone calls. We also have a couple of organizations that offer free access to equipment. If you have private insurance rentals may also be covered (something I didn't think off until I contacted my insurance company when I checked on purchasing a scooter this week).

I have been disabled for over 15 years now and the two main things I have learned are first, that it never hurts to ask (while I may not get what I asked for some accommodation will be made) and second, people tend to be amazing and will do what they can to help - often without asking.

If you are flying to get to your port ask for wheelchair assistance it will make getting across airports much easier.

We had the Liberal Party Convention last weekend. I volunteered and had a great time. I took this picture of Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada while he was speaking to Liberal Party Delegates at the Manitoba Farewell Party at the Hotel Fort Garry, Winnipeg. Right after I took it, I got to shake his hand:

The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada speaking to Liberal Party Delegates at the Manitoba Farewell Party at the Hotel Fort Garry, Winnipeg. by Stevi D. W., on Flickr

I never check anything that is medical. I have had luggage go missing and not show up for days. Since missing medical equipment would ruin my vacation it never leaves my sight.

Thanks from me too, I've bookmarked it as well.

It is running on the Emerald and Ruby according to the youtube clip.

A newbie question here: typically how long does a production run before the cruise line looks for a new one? I'm looking for a best guess, not for you to be mindreaders.

In some airports, when they are typically very large, there is either golf cart service to your next gate or golf cart and then wheelchair to the next gate. You will get that when you request wheelchair service and you are ambulatory as it is too far and with some connections too tight to have you wheeled to your next gate. I still recommend requesting wheelchair assistance from gate to gate and you can decide when you are at the airport what level of service you need. Bear in mind airlines are not happy with wheelchair requests to get on the plane and no wheelchair when it is time to get off. In those instances the flights are referred to as Miracle Flights.

Thank you all again...making me feel better & less worried about my upcoming trips. One more question-do I have to use this at my layover airport? Would probably be helpful with long walks between gates-or could I just use one of the carts? How would that work for getting dinner(I have a long layover in ATL and am looking forward to going to Friday's for dinner)?

 

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While it doesn't give me all the options I have requested bathroom stops and refreshment stops while on my way to the gate. No one has ever refused me. I try not to take advantage of their generosity and tip well and do whatever it is i need to do as fast as possible. In some airports when they will allow you to keep the wheelchair I have kept it. The reason being I may need a trip to the washroom and I will have a pile of medical equipment and camera gear that means I am overloaded with luggage and even if I wanted to I cannot walk without some form of assistance. I used the wheelchair like a walker and load it with my luggage. This then gives me a chance to walk around when I am at the gate area. If I can't keep the wheelchair I try and get a luggage cart. Be warned it sometimes doesn't work.

I have never tried this but you could ask your helper if they could take you to Friday's and have someone pick you up to take you to your gate when you are ready. If you do do this let us know if it worked for you.

Have a great trip!

Stevi

Another Pentaxian here. Originally I started with a second hand film era Practica. I had a couple of M42 lenses with it too. When I decided to make the leap into the DSLR field the cost of the new gear and the ease of being able to use the M42 lenses and film era Pentax lenses had me going Pentax. I started with a K-r and now use a K-3.

I have a whole host of lenses:

Pentax Lenses

10-17mm

40mm pancake lens

18-55mm - kit lens for K-r

18-135mm came with K-3

55-300 New version that is WR

Sigma 400mm

and a whole host of film era lenses.

Stevi

Here's something I shot on Friday, be gentle it is my first post here:

Pelican at the Lockport Dam by Stevi D. W., on Flickr