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

[Tree_skier]

I don't like to complain about the weather with all our friends in Florida in harms way with real weather concerns but another day 100°+ and another one for tomorrow is getting old.  This thick transplanted Canadian blood just can't function in it any more.  We got a reprieve from it last week at home for a few days but now we're down in Fontana and one last heat wave felt like it needed to torment me.  

 

I never ever thought I'd say this as long as live but I miss rain.

[Luckynana]

6 hours ago, Momof3gurlz said:

Excellent!  I hope you have a great cruise with beautiful weather and smooth seas.  
 

I want to add my wishes for safety to all our FL residents here and those who have friends, loved ones and/or property there.  

Thank you so much, Deb!🥰

5 hours ago, jagsfan said:

I have my Bunco winnings. All $1’s!!!

Well then, it sounds like you're all set for now, Mimi!😁

5 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Awesome!!!    Woot Woot - time to start packing😃

Thank you, Debbie!  Especially for teaching me about the Happy Dance!🥰😘

5 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Wishing you both an absolutely amazing cruise Maryann and Jim.

Graham.

Thank you so much, Graham!  We are really looking forward to this cruise.

5 hours ago, jagsfan said:

My older great grandson turned 5 today, and he asked for Disney World instead of a party. 
So my granddaughter and her husband took the boys to Disney World for several days.  Barring 140mph winds and torrential rain. 
So far so good, though. Colton and his almost 3 year old brother Ledger are having a blast. 

 

These guys are so darned cute, Mimi!!

5 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

 

That’s great. Enjoy your cruise.

 

Thank you, Renee!🥰

[Luckynana]

4 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Great news!  Have a wonderful cruise

Thank you so much, aussie!!😘

3 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Happy 5th birthday to your grandson.

@jagsfan  Happy 5th Birthday wishes or your great grandson!

3 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

Thanks, Debbie.  It's one of my favorite photos.

We have quite a few in here who live in FL but when I saw that Naples was in Ian's path I immediately thought of you and Jim.  Here's wishing you a fabulous worry free cruise.  And, of course, wishing all of our FL friends to stay safe and dry with no property damage. 

 

Lucky @A&L_Ont Andrew's mom is in Canada and not Sarasota.  Hoping for no damage.

 

Thank you Bonnie.  Alexa still thinks she's in Florida with us....she's given me several "notifications" that Naples is under a Tornado watch until tomorrow.  I hope my friends there will be safe.  

The picture of your grandchildren is adorable!!!!!!

 

53 minutes ago, singinalot said:

 

 

WOW!!!!!!!!!!  JUST WOW!!!!!

[reallyitsmema]

@Luckynana Have a wonderful cruise! 

 

I actually looked into parking at EWR and if you make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance, the economy lot is $21/day and P4, the daily garage is $29/day.  Uber from P4 to the port is $31.  It is definitely a good option if storms are in the area.  I know you were thinking of that option too if your daughter wasn't going to drive you.

[Luckynana]

7 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said:

@Luckynana Have a wonderful cruise! 

 

I actually looked into parking at EWR and if you make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance, the economy lot is $21/day and P4, the daily garage is $29/day.  Uber from P4 to the port is $31.  It is definitely a good option if storms are in the area.  I know you were thinking of that option too if your daughter wasn't going to drive you.

Thank you, mema!  Yes, we were thinking along those lines (airport parking) but DD will be driving us!  When is your cruise, and where will you be going?🛳️

[reallyitsmema]

Just now, Luckynana said:

Thank you, mema!  Yes, we were thinking along those lines (airport parking) but DD will be driving us!  When is your cruise, and where will you be going?🛳️

 

We leave on October 9th to Port Canaveral, Nassua and Coco Cay.  Ian will be gone by then but there is another storm that has a 70% chance of forming in the next 5 days.  We will have to see where that ends up going or if there are more after it.  We have no problems if we are rerouted to NE/Canada if there is a storm, we just don't want the car sitting in an open lot that could flood, so EWR it will be if needed.  Watch us change to NE/Canada and have a stop in Boston! 😄 

[Sunshine3601]

2 hours ago, Jimbo said:

Thought we needed  a little Food Porn to get away for a moment from all this storm talk.

 

Made Mexican Stuffed  Bell Peppers from the last 3 Bell Peppers picked from our Garden.

 

It was quite tasty and easy to make, will be making it again . 🙂

 

https://www.evolvingtable.com/mexican-stuffed-bell-peppers/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They look delicious😀 and easy to make too!  I will definitely try this recipe.

Edited September 28, 2022 by Sunshine3601

[Luckynana]

3 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said:

 

We leave on October 9th to Port Canaveral, Nassua and Coco Cay.  Ian will be gone by then but there is another storm that has a 70% chance of forming in the next 5 days.  We will have to see where that ends up going or if there are more after it.  We have no problems if we are rerouted to NE/Canada if there is a storm, we just don't want the car sitting in an open lot that could flood, so EWR it will be if needed.  Watch us change to NE/Canada and have a stop in Boston! 😄 

We disembark on the 8th.  I'm kind of expecting some rough seas on this cruise;  I have my Sea Bands already packed.  Actually, they are always packed for our cruises..lol!

Have a wonderful cruise, mema!  

[aussielozzie18]

@ReneeFLL Not sure what time you are departing on the 29th but the Opera House Sails will lit up from sunset to 11pm from 19-30 Oct to celebrate its 50 year anniversary.  A film & music will be projected on the sails to celebrate past, present & future.

[bobmacliberty]

1 hour ago, singinalot said:

 

 

 

Absolutely stunning!

[Sunshine3601]

1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

 

I hope those boats don't end up n your front yard. You would think a lot of those boat owners would have been taking their boats out of the water to higher ground.

The boats may belong to snowbirds or maybe people that want a new boat. 

I hear that happens a lot at LBI where people cannot get there to get out of water and the marinas are far too busy to get everyone's boat to safety. 

[reallyitsmema]

3 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

We disembark on the 8th.  I'm kind of expecting some rough seas on this cruise;  I have my Sea Bands already packed.  Actually, they are always packed for our cruises..lol!

Have a wonderful cruise, mema!  

 

Thanks!  We are driving down on the 8th, I don't like to drive down morning of the cruise just in case there is a problem.  We won't see you sail in but maybe we will try to see it sail back out again.  Depends on how early we get on the road.

 

Have an awesome cruise with calm seas!

[Luckynana]

Thank you again, mema!  To you also!🛳️

[aussielozzie18]

13 minutes ago, aussielozzie18 said:

@ReneeFLL Not sure what time you are departing on the 29th but the Opera House Sails will lit up from sunset to 11pm from 19-30 Oct to celebrate its 50 year anniversary.  A film & music will be projected on the sails to celebrate past, present & future.

Sunset will be 7.20pm.  

[Ocean Boy]

22 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said:

 Watch us change to NE/Canada and have a stop in Boston! 😄 

Well, it is a really nice city!😇

[Sunshine3601]

@LuckynanaI hope your condo and all your FL friends will be in no danger🙏

[Ozark_Kid]

9 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

Our cool grandkids approx. 6 years ago.  

 

Nice ride for the cool kids….. and electric!

[Jimbo]

Latest Storm Surge  guesses I have seen.  Probably change again tomorrow morning.

 

[Ocean Boy]

Interesting ending to Below Deck DU tonight.

[ReneeFLL]

1 hour ago, aussielozzie18 said:

@ReneeFLL Not sure what time you are departing on the 29th but the Opera House Sails will lit up from sunset to 11pm from 19-30 Oct to celebrate its 50 year anniversary.  A film & music will be projected on the sails to celebrate past, present & future.

Thanks for the info.

 

1 hour ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Sunset will be 7.20pm.  

Ugh! My paperwork says we leave at 6:45. Hopefully we will be a little late.

 

44 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Interesting ending to Below Deck DU tonight.

I haven’t even started watching it yet. Hope I get to before we leave.

[Bailey & Sophie]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

Interesting ending to Below Deck DU tonight.

 

Do you think he'll get rid of Ryan too? I think I heard correctly when Capt said he had replacements lined up. That high tea looked as if a 2nd grader made it. How embarrassing.

[ReneeFLL]

28 minutes ago, Bailey & Sophie said:

 

Do you think he'll get rid of Ryan too? I think I heard correctly when Capt said he had replacements lined up. That high tea looked as if a 2nd grader made it. How embarrassing.

Oh, do tell. Who got canned?

[sgmn]

On 9/26/2022 at 10:38 PM, Ozark_Kid said:

😂  😂.   😂.  

 

We are now Great Grandparents .

It’s been awhile but you may remember my oldest daughter has taken in few few guys over the years from Rwanda while they attended college.  A few have become close. Two became like family so much that they have been 

Congratulations on becoming Great Grandparents 👍 

Amazing news and such a lovely baby. Wow all that hair 

Ps sorry I can't get rid of the laughing emoji's in my reply 

[Ocean Boy]

6 hours ago, Bailey & Sophie said:

 

Do you think he'll get rid of Ryan too? I think I heard correctly when Capt said he had replacements lined up. That high tea looked as if a 2nd grader made it. How embarrassing.

Yes, I think Ryan is on his way out. Captain Jason did get confirmation that a replacement is available. I think Jason is tired of Ryan's disrespect as well as his terrible food presentation.

[Ocean Boy]

6 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

Oh, do tell. Who got canned?

WARNING!!! DO NOT READ THIS POST IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU WATCH THE EPISODE......

 

Magda.