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2 hours ago, ger_77 said:

@kazu I know you're busy with packing, but know we're all here, cheering you on.

 

+1

Had it on Allure a couple of weeks ago, Definitely speeded up the boarding process based on seeing lines on the the non express at 1pm.

Also we were travelling with family from UK and they could use the passport lanes at disembark (previously only US passports were able to use those lanes).

3 hours ago, Ken at the beach said:

They put a brand new ship doing 3 and 4 day cruises.  I can't see a better way of promoting a brand new class called discovery designed to do ports that other ships can't get to than by sending her on a world cruise.  Plus, having a new ship do yje world cruise will drive demand not only for the full voyage but also the segments. 

I should start a UWC cruise fund now!!

7 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

Seems kinda expensive. Didn’t look that far on the map.

Number 10 bus is your friend

https://store.avenza.com/products/new-providence-bahamas-jitney-routes-1010a-10b-bahama-atlas-map

Mary

Looking forward to "sailing" with you.

28 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

On Chalks?

Absolutely! It was an amazing way to get there.

12 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

I factored that in as well, BUT that doesn’t explain why they are canceling stops in 2024. 

Looks like Celebrity is still stopping in Bimini.

Agree with renting the golf cart and Island touring. Many years ago I used to seaplane from Miami to Bimini for the weekend. it has changed somewhat but still is very special.

@marshhawk The Good Ship Murders was filmed on MSC Virtuosa.

M

1 hour ago, marshhawk said:

We are back, and the road of life that we were traveling on, ended with this doc.  No surgery. (which is what the oncologist said would happen)  and then we find out through this visit, that there is a tumor on the right jaw, and no one will do surgery ever.. Each doc we have been to,  to resolve one problem has told us of more problems, the tumor today, the kidney problems last week, and while this was a new young doc, he knew immediately that DH's thinking ability is pretty much gone. 

 

All DH could focus on was a single front tooth that was getting looser, and the doc pulled it this morning. Bang, out. Well at least he cant complain that the tooth hurts or that its loose, or have to pay the oral surgeon I saw,  any money.  This doc pulled it, and said, it was on the house.  I told DH to put the tooth under his pillow and the tooth fairy will come by.  DH was about to walk out as we had waited an hour for him to show up.  The doc did tell him that he had no idea why he was there.  And if DH put his faith in his oncologist, he would not have been.  But, if the MRI shows more cancer, (which is what the radiologist's nurse told me is happening) they will probably take DH off of the immunotherapy and put him back on chemo.  

 

So it is what it is.  Last night DH asked me if I had moved the furniture.  We have lived in this house 21 years, the sofa, has been replaced, but nothing was moved.  This way with his bad eye sight he wont trip over anything, he should know where everything is. but recently I installed a night light in the bedroom, as he has been ending up on my side of the bed thinking that way lead to the door, but he will be trying to open the closet. Again, the mattress was replaced, but that's all.  So I dont know if he knows where he is half the time.

So sorry to hear this news. Now that his accelerating medical issues have been addressed maybe he (and you) can get some support to make his remaining  time more comfortable. You guys have been through so much over the last few months especially.

2 hours ago, Heartgrove said:

So sad to see Jasper on fire. We stayed at the Whistler Inn down the street from the Maligne Lodge for a few days in 2006.

 

- Jack

 

 

It is very sad, I have stayed at both places in Jasper and have such great memories of time spent there, Hopefully the elk usually seen wandering around town are safe.

Mary

3 hours ago, Arzeena said:

Sorry I missed this. 

Scissors in checked luggage.

I usually have bandage scissors in my checked luggage along with gauze dressings, non stick pads and bandages and never had a problem. DH is high maintenance, on many meds, and I seem to need to carry a small pharmacy with me when we travel!

https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Trauma-Bandage-Scissors-SurgicalOnline/dp/B075WZP7FF/ref=asc_df_B075WZP7FF/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693071814211&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11588660895857372361&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011859&hvtargid=pla-943758564451&psc=1&mcid=458b28acb5a4375e8d2d28ee8c4515e3&gad_source=1

5 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Thanks for the clarification. I had read that she was the first female cruise ship captain but the article did not state American. 

In 2011,  Lis Lauritzen became the second woman to captain a Royal Caribbean ship when she was named captain of the Vision of the Seas. 

I sailed the Vison 3 times when she was Captain, her bridge tours were great and she was a frequent visitor to the Concierge Lounge (as it was known then) She was petite and according to DH looked too young to be "in charge" 

@firefly333 Arriving internationally at Miami can be very busy with long waits to clear Immigration/ customs .Have you considered flights with one stop? usually less expensive and you can clear customs in Charlotte or Atlanta and take a connecting flight to Orlando. 

2 minutes ago, dani negreanu said:

 

Jane, that's the opening of "my" thread... more than 4 years ago ☹️

And almost 5000 pages ago!!

47 minutes ago, cunnorl said:

     A few months ago or maybe longer, a few people recommended a private company for Rome.  I cant remember the name. I am looking to find a driver to take us from the port (Civi) and around Rome. Dont need to go in anywhere, just a drive by will be fine. 

  Any suggestions? Thanks!

I used Romelimo when I was there and was very satisfied.

52 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

At least they are not mid calf socks.

And black!

@Sea Dog Greg, a biopsy while invasive and not something to have on your bucket list will give you more information to make treatment decisions. If negative continue with checking PSA, If positive, the Gleason Score will help guide further treatment decisions as you will know how aggressive the cancer is. This is obviously very worrying but it is not an emergency so take the time to make the right decision for you,

M

Looking forward to following you on this cruise. Probably won't need to use Google translate this trip.

M

I'm also doing a 3 night on Allure in July, I was already able to book Mama Mia, ice show, aqua show and comedy show in the app .The shows are all evening performances as there is no sea day for matinees, Check and see if you can reserve now, 

M

Memorial Day weekend is crazy busy in Miami/ Miami Beach. When I lived on the Beach I always left town for the weekend. Palm Beach or St Pete were usual destinations for a relaxing weekend where you could actually get restaurant reservations! 

I hope you enjoy your cruise and look forward to reading the "new" Sid review. While I always enjoy  your live reviews, you deserve to relax and enjoy your new ports without the stress of keeping in constant contact.

M

5 hours ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

 DH found the shower chair useful after his back surgeries.  It is now a catch all in the closet.

 

Lenda

Too funny, the shower chair I got in January for DH after his 46 day hospitalization  and was used a few times is now in my closet!

Mary

@ger_77

Sorry to hear that DH has a cold. I have heard that there is some evidence that Zinc will shorten cold symptoms. Maybe worth a try, although I have to say the taste isn't very nice.

9 minutes ago, marshhawk said:

 DH is home, and glad to be out of the hospital bed, but no one told him the surgery was a failure. Until I did.  He is not a happy hubby.

This happens with my DH too, he just doesn't remember anything in the post op setting. He has been told things in my presence that he says he understands at the time, but has no recollection of the discussion later. At least the staff usually include me in all the instructions so I can tell him later when he asks why he has bandages and bruises!!

Hope you can get some rest soon.

Mary

1 minute ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Hope I can help with the short cruise real-ness. 😉

When I was working I took many 3 night cruises on the Majesty. Now due to DH's medical issues/treatments we can only take weekend cruises. Have been sailing freedom class but when Royal moved Allure to Miami and started 3/4 day cruises I decided to go for it. There's always Schooner Bar and Trellis Bar to keep me occupied 🍹