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@dani negreanu Sending prayers to you, family and friends during this trying time. Also to the loved ones of @BonTexasNY MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

Good to hear about all the grandchildren having happy birthdays. Congratulations to all! 🥳 🎂 😊 @Lionesss OMG -a cat as a plus1 at a wedding reception! I can’t imagine what the other guests and you and hubby thought when you saw the cat at your table! The older I get, the less phased I get at wacky happenings! But….a cat - Wow! Take care MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

@Lionesss Wait… I have to ask. Did that person bring her cat to the wedding reception? Or was she paying attention to a cat at the garden center? Just curious. But you know what curiosity did to the cat.🙄 MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

@Lionesss Interesting wedding venue. Was the reception held in a garden center? Is the cookie table a local custom? Not familiar with available homemade cookies and treats at receptions here on Long Island. Very generous of you to do all that baking for your friend’s daughter. MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

Could you clarify the disembarkation process with Guest Services or your suite butler or concierge? First hand answer may be more accurate per Freedom of the Seas than other posters' experience with it. Enjoy the rest of your vacation! MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

@lenquixote66 Hoping your procedure goes well. No fun sitting in the dentist chair especially for a redo procedure. Wishing Toby a happy birthday and a year full of good days ! @Momof3gurlz Aloha- enjoy your Hawaiian vacation. Quite the effort to reach the resort from the East coast, but rewarding once you arrive in a beautiful place. MJ👩🏻

According to this,NY teams Giants and Bills do not have the rudest fans. Good to see NY folks are not at the top of the list! MJ👩🏻

Yes,we walked the Waterfront after being deterred by the situation with the walking track. It was okay,sometimes we were dodging passengers and glass partitions. We prefer full promenade decks such as those on older Princess ships or Cunard. Or, at least dedicated walking tracks for walking without having to dodge passengers going to/from other attractions placed near those tracks. MJ

I recall that @YVRteacher indicated that she enjoyed a cruise on Princess over the recent NCL Jewel fiasco. Princess has a long-standing reputation for Alaskan cruises. It may be too late for you to cancel Jewel and book with Princess. I noted that you have booked a Family Villa with Balcony in the Haven. It seems that accommodation should be comfortable for you and hubby. You may have to lower your expectations based on the 2022 cruise. Many things on many ships have changed since 2022. Make the best of the cruise- enjoy the beautiful scenery of Alaska, the reprieve from cooking and cleaning and being in the Haven. If you plan another cruise to Alaska-consider a Princess cruise. MJ👩🏻

We have been on two cruises on the Breakaway when she was in NYC. i wouldn’t go anywhere on that ship. Unless things have changed, the Atrium was small,crowded and shared some of the deck space with guest services desk. Midship decks 6,7,8 often smelled of smoke emanating from the casino. The walking track was located where walkers had to pass by the rock climbing wall, an entrance/exit to an outdoor restaurant and loungers. This made walking for exercise very difficult. Perhaps venues have been redesigned for the better. MJ

@jagsfan Mimi! I was glad to see the photo of you and your hubby, but my heart went out to you when I read your post. I am a frequent reader here, and an infrequent poster. I just had to respond to what you wrote. I am hoping that each day brings a bit of progress for you. Having your granddaughters’ May wedding certainly gives you a goal. We all need something to give us motivation. Maybe posting here once in awhile may lift your spirits. People on Dani’s thread are kind and understanding. Prayers and good thoughts for better days for you. MJ👩🏻

@ceilidh1 The vomiting and intestinal issues on the ship may be Covid. I was on a Celebrity cruise 6/2023 and thought I had Noro. I still had symptoms and fatigue when we got home and tested positive for Covid. So, intestinal issues can be a symptom-it is not only respiratory symptoms. Hoping your son gets diagnosed quickly and that he gets relief soon. MJ👩🏻

Peter Lugers for steaks? MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

@UPNYGuy I agree with the points you have made in your posts. Things that impact unacceptable behavior on a cruise: Low budget fares- usually for short cruises under seven days,aka booze/party cruise situations. Drink packages- Individuals who view the drink limit as a challenge to be accomplished ,not necessarily a suggestion. Fights and disruptive behavior are often fueled by alcohol. Fifteen drinks per day- wow! Lack of security- people think they can behave a certain way because,obviously, ship rules are not enforced. Cruise offerings of kids sail free- Not sure if Carnival offers this, but other lines do and the offers lead to fully booked cruises with some,not all, children running amok. Not necessarily the kids fault, but lack of parent/grandparent attention. Expectation of passenger behavior by the cruise line. - Some may dispute this, but when Carnival chose to have ultra casual dress codes, no tablecloths in the MDRs and not enforcing passenger behavior per guest guidelines, reports of unacceptable behavior escalated. Most people want to enjoy their cruise vacations without being privy to unacceptable behavior and language from fellow passengers. Most, IMO ,want a pleasant,safe experience for their vacation. Given the present times where people seem to have little regard for others and only consider their own pleasures, it may be time for various cruise lines to reconsider their policies and adjust them so that the majority of the passengers can have an enjoyable experience on the cruises that they offer. All of this is my opinion and outlook. My DH and I began cruising in 1987. We have seen many changes in the cruise product. Some changes for the better,some not so much. MJ

@aring75 Thank you for your responses. I noticed that I addressed my post to the wrong user name,but you answered anyway ! Good to know that the trolley route showed a safe and clean city. Wishing you continued good days of your vacation. MJ👩🏻