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    Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    Good thing that we didn’t bet on the Kentucky Derby.

    Sierra Leone and Fierceness were favored and there was much talk about them on the pre race show. Hardly a mention of Mystik Dan.

    None of the horses we chose made a great showing. Just a Touch finished last. 
    Well, there is the Preakness next. And, maybe the Yankees will win today.

     

     On another note, we were at a friends’ house last night for the Derby and dinner. One of the couples just returned from a cruise on the Anthem. While onboard,they booked another cruise for next May on Liberty of the Seas.

    I have not read much about that ship on CC. Has anyone sailed on that ship ? We are think8ng of joining them along with some other friends. The itinerary looks good- Bermuda and Puerto Rico are a few of the ports,plus it is a nine day cruise.

    Any info would be appreciated.

    MJ👩🏻

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    Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    We plan to watch the Kentucky Derby race, not all the pre race coverage.

    We looked over the horses slated to run.

    DH picked Fierceness as Velazquez is the jockey and he usually roots for him. I picked Track Phantom.

    We’ll see!

    Seems the favorite is Sierra Leone.We don’t bet on much, but we have placed bets on the KD at a local OTB in the past. Are there any OTB places anymore?

    A number of years ago, we attended a family wedding near Louisville KY.

    Since it was a late afternoon wedding, we used the morning time to take a tour of Churchill Downs. It is a beautiful place.
    We have also gone to Belmont Park for both the big race and other times for regular races. My DH’s grandfather was a member of the Track and Field club there and he would lend us his pass to have lunch at the club and watch the races.

    Belmont has been changed to a casino and entertainment venue, although the race track remains.

    Wishing you all a winning day!

    MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

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    Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted · Edited by MJSailors

    Something strange-I went to write a new post and the post about the cactus was still in the reply spot.

    I thought once a post appeared on the thread, it was gone from the reply area. 
    Not sure about this?

     

    Anyway- @Momof3gurlz

    A friend of mine had both hips replaced at the same time. She was early sixties then. She had a great recovery. She will tell anyone that asks the reason for the recovery was that she followed all the Dr’s and PT’s directions thoroughly.

    It has been over ten years since the surgery and she is doing great-plays pickleball and golf.

    Wishing your DH great success with the surgery and aftercare.

    Wishing you good days too as his caregiver- hoping DH follows all your directions too!😉

    @Sea Dog

    Just remembered about the dosage of Turmeric. Dr recommended 2,000 MGs

    I have read that it should not be taken in conjunction with BP medication but 2-3 hours after.

    I think someone else answered your question.

    My response is a day late and a dollar short, but hope it helps.

    MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

     

     


     

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    Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    @Luckynana I started a thread with a question about mask mandates.

    Thread is on page 2.
    Title is Question for Recent Passengers on a RCL Ship.

    My DH read something online about mask mandates.

    We had a discussion that I thought it was no longer the case and the info he read was outdated.

    To end the discussion, I went in CC for info.

    A poster was giving me some difficulty about me posting the question and thought I was a troll.

    That poster’s comments have now been deleted.

    Several posters from Dani’s thread wrote some good things about me and defended my posting.

    Just to say-one bad apple doesn’t spoil the whole bunch!

    Take care

    MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

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    Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    @Ocean Boy Maybe theposter got a warning, not a time out.

    I did notice their posts were deleted on “that” thread.

     

    I also could not get CC on my IPhone, but did get it on my iPad.

    So, not an individual problem but something with CC as a number of people experienced a glitch.

     

    It is a bright and sunny day on Eastern LI.

    Wishing all posting here a pleasant Saturday!

    MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

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    Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    7 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

    @MJSailors I noticed that "other" thread has had some major cleaning. I hope our "friend" is in time out.

    Thank you for the update @Ocean Boy. I hadn’t gone to that thread today.

    Apparently, CC is monitored for posts that make negative , pointed remarks to a  fellow poster on a thread.Or, someone reported the poster.

    I had thought about reporting that poster, but thought if I didn’t respond to anything posted by that individual, they would get the messsge and give

    up.

    Take csre

    MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

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    Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    @grapau27 Graham-I understand your situation.

    My DH has arthritis in his knees and back.

    Playing college football and rugby led to this present state.

    He also cannot take anti inflamatories due to compromised kidneys.

    He manages as best he can-some days better than others.

    Glad you got out to the beach. Seeing water is spirit uplifting.

    Our outing today is taking my car for inspection and oil change.

    It is a 20 minute drive from home, so we will take in the bright sunshine and flowering trees along the way.

    Wishing you and all who post here a pleasant day!

    MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

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    Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    @h20skibum Both you and your wife participate in a very worthwhile and necessary program.

    Our parish church has a monthly food drive where food is collected after every Mass. Monetary donations are also collected. All proceeds of the drives are given to a local food pantry. Each parish in our area takes a weekend to provide donations to the pantry so there is an almost constant supply of goods and money provided.

    Every Christmas, there is a gift drive in our church where presents are collected for children in need as well as gift cards for seniors to use at CVS and our local supermarkets and there are also  payments towards home heating oil deliveries for those who could truly benefit.

    My husband and I participate in the drives  throughout the year.

    It is a simple thing to do, but it benefits many who need some help.

    We also live in an affluent area, but there are people who are stretched to the limit with their financial resources living here.

    From a distance, our area looks like an upscale place to live. Scratch a little under the surface and there are people who are struggling.

    Thankfully , there are programs and people who support the programs that make it a bit easier for our neighbors.

    Take care

    MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

     

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    Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    @h20skibum Both you and your wife participate in a very worthwhile and necessary program.

    Our parish church has a monthly food drive where food is collected after every Mass. Monetary donations are also collected. All proceeds of the drives are given to a local food pantry. Each parish in our area takes a weekend to provide donations to the pantry so there is an almost constant supply of goods and money provided.

    Every Christmas, there is a gift drive in our church where presents are collected for children in need as well as gift cards for seniors to use at CVS and our local supermarkets and there are also  payments towards home heating oil deliveries for those who could truly benefit.

    My husband and I participate in the drives  throughout the year.

    It is a simple thing to do, but it benefits many who need some help.

    We also live in an affluent area, but there are people who are stretched to the limit with their financial resources living here.

    From a distance, our area looks like an upscale place to live. Scratch a little under the surface and there are people who are struggling.

    Thankfully , there are programs and people who support the programs that make it a bit easier for our neighbors.

    Take care

    MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

     

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    Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    @Arzeena Thank you for your post.

    I am not upset about what that poster wrote on the other thread.

    Best to dismiss his thoughts as they indicate a rather unhappy person.

    He gave me a label without really addressing the question I had posted. I am not sure why someone would do that. Not something I would choose to do.After reading @h20skibumpost about the volunteer program to feed children, that poster’s posts have definitely been put in perspective. 

     

    I had to chuckle that your DH finds things on the internet that is old news and reports them as something new.

    Maybe he is related to my DH! In retrospect, perhaps I should have posted my question on this thread.

    There are so many heartfelt people here that post, I do not think I would have found something so negative written here.

     

    I wish you a pleasant evening and thank you for thinking of me!

    MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

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    Question for Recent Passengers on a RCL Ship

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    @pcur Thank you for your kind and insightful response.

    We have taken close to 20 cruises

    beginning in 1987 on the Big Red Boat.

    Our last cruise was June of 2024 on Celebrity Summit. We had stopped cruising during the years of Covid, but decided to take a chance and take a trip to Bermuda.

    I contracted Covid on that cruise. I had intestinal symptoms that resolved in two days.Fatigue remained when we got home,so, I took  a Covid test and was positive.

    It took me two weeks to fully recover.

    We would like to take another cruise, but we are a bit leery about getting on another ship.

    My DH is concerned about Covid given our ages and health conditions. I would be willing to take another cruise, but he has to have a positive outlook before we consider booking another one.

    Today, he was looking for info regarding health situations on cruises and thought that mask mandates were back.

    I did not have the same thought, hence the “discussion”.

    MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

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