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Did “Hop on-Hop off” bus. it was a perfect “explore on your own” excursion. Also took the ferry back and forth across the bay. This park was just wonderful. No bikes, no skates/boards, no smoking. Just walking paths…

Just finished having cocktails with @JamieLogical and a few other solos. Not going to be able to make the repo cruise work…want to thank everyone here for offering help, advice and encouragement. Y’all are great. Had a great day!!!! Weather this entire week has been fantastic. Today was sunny and mid 60s…just perfect.

Thanks so much. Let me see how this plays out!

Just back from Cruise Next…all solo rates….$1,800 for a Club Balcony…don’t know if I can stay in my current cabin but crew would take care of moving my luggage if I get a different cabin. $1,400 for a regular Balcony. Only one Cruise Next voucher can be used. So, they’ll match my $250 purchase of one cert. If I go through my TA, she’ll give me a $75 discount on the fare, and allow me to use my AMEX TO BOOK, which would give me $200 OBC and dinner at LeBistro+bottle of wine. Latitudes gives me another $75 in OBC. Can’t use Stockholder OBC since booking date is so close. TOTALS… Club Balcony-$1,800 less $250 cert, less $75 TA discount=$1,475. Plus $275 OBC/dinner/wine Balcony-$1,400 less $250 cert, less $50 TA discount=$1,100 And, I get AMEX OBC of $100/dinner/wine and $25 Latitudes OBC. Both include drinks/specialty dinners (not sure how many for a 2 week cruise), Excursion credits and some internet (not sure how much for a 2 week cruise) This is for a 2 week repo cruise to New Orleans from NYC! Waiting to hear back from DRs office for meds and where to get them. Also waiting to hear from dog sitter. Checking on flight changes… It doesn’t help the @JamieLogical and @mking8288 are acting as my enablers…LOL!

Asked about this on the current cruise. It wasn’t offered!

Breakfast done…Time for Halifax!

Did modestly well at Black Jack again last night. Pocketed +$50. Total winnings so far =$110. If this holds, I’ll be able to pay for airport parking if I come home Sunday!

Clean laundry wrapped and delivered by basket…

Morning view from the cabin…

So, just looked this up on my cabin TV. This is a disco/cabaret show. They don’t stipulate what the dinner choices are.. $30/pp. Not a disco fan so won’t attend!

Lots has to come together…..have to see if the dog sitter can accommodate….have to see if I can get meds from a local pharmacy and where to find one (just had heart stents a couple of weeks ago). Need to get summer clothes. All has to be done in a few hours, if it can be done at all. First, to the cruise next desk. ;)

Been past it. Never booked it, though!

Definitely Ocean Blue!

Cool. I’m actually looking at staying on board. Have to chat with the Cruise Next folks. And, would have to do some clothing shopping for something more appropriate for a different climate!!

Tomorrow’s noise providing activities….

Manhattan on the Rocks!

Great dinner (and view) this evening at Ocean Blue…best of the week, so far… -Scallops over pork belly -Wedge Salad -Sea Bass -Dark Chocolate Mouse Cake with carmel popcorn

Easy to get a pool lounger today…

The Reversing Falls…(changes it’s flow direction twice/day).

Another nice day… St. John’s Market

Well…time to do some DNA testing….LOL!

I LOVE chatting cruise with you guys. I really do. But, time for my excursion. Catch y’all later! Toodles!!!!

I know I’m going to catch “heck” from some of you for this, but I enjoy listening to music and podcasts while showering or having cocktails on the balcony. Found this little gem on Amazon for $30 a couple of weeks before the cruise. Bluetooth/waterproof speaker that sounds 10X as good as it has any right to given the price. And no, I don’t blast it. I don’t believe my neighbors can even hear it unless they’re peaking around the corner into my balcony.

BTW….your YT videos are amazing!

Thanks…really liked your Prima review!!!!! 👍👏 No disagreement about video. Mostly I keep video for my own consumption. Posting video to CC is a huge challenge…particularly trying to do it “live”!