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3 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

 Better get that patch installed... Something tells me I'm going to need it tonight...

 

 

Ahhh - placebo effect!

15 minutes ago, x lindsay x said:

Its for everyone, not just drink packages. 

Thanks. Didn't know that.

I think it's just the drink package. 

21 minutes ago, carohs said:

No but you can upgrade your boarding group to A1-A15. I've had decent luck getting in the Bs if I set my alarm for check in time and can still find seats together on the plane. 

Precisely. Or - if you have a child as I do - then you can board b/t the As and the Bs. I told my kid that she's good for something!!!!!

5 minutes ago, onlyano said:

I’m a lowly gold. 😌

 

Ahhhh - so you're the "real" Jill Masterson. 

35 minutes ago, kdr69 said:

Dont you book seats together?

SW doesn't give you opportunity to buy seats. You board in alphabetical sections, etc.

So glad you made it to the ship. Love the posts!

3 minutes ago, #55worktoplay said:

That was my thought.  Been there, done that and it was awful

Yes it is. But she may not have a choice - physically. She may not be able to fit her feet back into her space if she's that large.

49 minutes ago, MeganGC1983 said:

I can’t put my bag under the seat in front of me because of her foot. 

That passenger appears to need two seats....

27 minutes ago, Stallion said:

I nominate the term "Smithy" in honor of esteemed Captain E. J. Smith of the most advanced cruise ship in the world

He certainly was a man of Titanic proportions!

14 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

Can't even board yet because we're waiting for flight attendants who are supposed to arrive on another flight. Something tells me we're going to be around an hour late landing.

Settle in and enjoy the airport smells....

16 minutes ago, TiogaCruiser said:

So what is the “jellicle dinner”?

I think it's an April's Fools type of dinner.

I know I'm late to the party, but you ("Sid") truly are a godsend. First, your writing style is the stuff of comic dreams. Second, anyone who loves the Sex Pistols can do no wrong! Lastly, your blog whisks me away from a three-day slog of overtime drudgery. I'm here for the good, the bad, the ugly, and the nasty!

Approximately $85-$125 or so depending on the type of vehicle (purely an estimate). 

I have to revise my earlier post about how many affected airplanes United has - it's 79 - not 12. I think I was quoting just a subset of the specific type - not the overall number. I'm sorry. 

I guess I don't understand OP's point. YOU made the decision not to test. Are you suggesting Celebrity physically force you to take a test?

On 12/29/2023 at 11:44 PM, ChiefMateJRK said:

Yep.  Best wishes to you and DD.

 

It literally made my head explode when I heard that people were now buying cars without spare tires because "nobody ever gets a flat."  A lot of us have lived long enough to know how absurd that is.  Her mission, should she decide to accept it, is to now go onto the internet and widely report that spare tires are a REALLY good idea!  She'll likely go down in flames....

I think the reason is the lack of that extra weight lightens the car's weight for MPG, etc. 

1 hour ago, Honolulu Blue said:

A couple of minor issues that could turn into major problems for me:

 

• There looks to be a storm next week that could impact my flight to Houston. DTW is generally good at handling snow and ice on the ground, but you never know. I might have to change things around. Stay tuned.
• I just found out the FAA has put a temporary halt to prevent all 737 MAX 9 aircraft from flying. Guess what plane type is scheduled to be used on my return flight from Houston? Yes it is. 😮 This could be cleared up in a few days, or it could take months for the FAA to be happy. This could cause problems for United, which could cause problems for me and this reservation down the road. Again, stay tuned.

Looks as if United only has about 12 of those planes. It's estimated to take b/t 4-8 hours to inspect each one. You'll probably be okay. 

mini-suite hands down.

On 1/2/2024 at 7:02 PM, caligirlfashionista said:

Hello everyone and happy new year!

I have a cabin booked and paid for, I am traveling with a 16 month old. I would like to know if I could add someone to my cabin for free? I paid full price for myself and my 16 month old because I figured that I would add someone at later date because he will be sleeping with me and I will have an extra bed.

First thing is to see if you're in a cabin that can accommodate three people. Makes no difference if you plan on having your baby in your bed with you. If not, you may want to determine if any are available if the 3/4 pax promo still is in effect, etc. 

2 hours ago, KLM3164 said:

We refer to these cabins as the Fab Four (L107, L108, M107, M108). These are the cabins we book whenever we can get them. Love the huge balconies. We did B2B on the Discovery in November and we were able to use the balcony when sailing from LA to Mexico. It was so nice, warm and not too windy. On the way back to LA it was a little too cold and windy for me when the sun went down but when the sun was out I loved sitting on the balcony, reading and enjoying a coffee drink. If you can get one of these cabins I think you are very lucky. 

I did a 26-day cruise in L108. Felt like "Paul" rather than "George," Ringo," or "John."

I've cruise both Disney and Princess - multiple times and enjoyed both - for different reasons. When my daughter was young, she was into Disney stuff so I booked the Disney Fantasy twice (and later the Magic). The Fantasy was a lovely ship and we had a wonderful cabin but I couldn't sleep well at night because the cabins on either side were so loud with numerous children (lots of Disney cabins can hold up to 5 people, etc.). Moreover, kids were running up and down the hallways, screaming, etc. Princess cabins may not be as sparkly, but I sleep like a baby on them. Food on Disney was atrocious, especially in the buffet. Princess food is not terrific but better than Disney's. Disney's productions were spot on and always enjoyable. Princess can be hit or miss. What I didn't get on Disney was peace and quiet. Always a character meet and greet, groups of kids surrounding me, etc. On Princess, I can find quiet time to enjoy the ocean, etc. The worst cabin attendant I've ever had was on Disney. The best - on Princess. So, I found both good and not-so-good on both cruise lines. I cruised on Disney before it jacked up its prices to an ungodly amount. I won't cruise it now because, IMHO, the value isn't there. I have another Princess cruise booked next Christmas as I got, what I consider to be, a good fare. 

Thank you so much for the photo review and elegantly written blog. Looking forward to more....

1 hour ago, mayleeman said:

 

There seems to be a growing trend toward making innocent people prove they aren't doing anything wrong. It is scary how many people seem to think that the OP should have had to give a lengthy explanation and essentially justify having the gall to travel as a biracial family without preparing to meet absurd challenges. America really shouldn't be that way.

Well said. It's as if some repliers think we should have to prove our "innocence." This is deeply troubling.

2 hours ago, Itchy&Scratchy said:

I think you may have misread this post. 🙂 

Yep, I did and apologized to the poster.