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

[Luckynana]

1 hour ago, A&L_Ont said:

I just heard about this. Fingers crossed for a positive outcome but I’m not sure if it is possible. 😢

🙏

[Luckynana]

55 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

Owen came home from school today, 2 more full days left. Then 4 days of exams/year end assignments. 
 

Today they had the sports assembly and he showed this to us when he got home. An amazing thing to get, but for some reason Lisa and I aren’t surprised. 
 

 

Congratulations Owen!!!!  Congratulations also to  Mom and Dad!

[grapau27]

6 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

🙏

Still no word from the submersible 🙏

[Ocean Boy]

8 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

🙏

Titanic is 12,500 feet below the surface. That is over two miles. I have no idea how they would carry out a rescue down there.

[h20skibum]

14 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

 

 

Last I heard it was 1 guest and 4 crew. 

Probably assumptions made by the media.  The company lists their passengers as “mission specialists “, of which there were 4, and one pilot. 
 

Much like the private space flights JB did, they trained their paying passengers.   By the way, Harding was on JB’s space flight too. 

[George C]

Today is national martini day, si I was forced to go to my favorite restaurant which had 3 dollar martinis , I didn’t have my usual designated driver , so I was limited to having four , bartender charged mr for three ( we get lots of free drinks here) , so

I left a 20 for my 9 dollar.martinis. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[aussielozzie18]

3 hours ago, TravelGirlinDallas said:

 

It is 81* in my office at work today so far. The A/C has been repaired a bunch of times in the last month, but it broke again last week. Parts are on order (again). 

Aircon not working in an office is very unpleasant especially when it’s an ongoing issue. 

 

The mornings have become chilly here. In our office this week, we all have our personal heaters on (in addition to the aircon) and we are wearing scarfs and warm winter clothing.
 

 

[bobmacliberty]

20 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

Probably assumptions made by the media.  The company lists their passengers as “mission specialists “, of which there were 4, and one pilot. 
 

Much like the private space flights JB did, they trained their paying passengers.   By the way, Harding was on JB’s space flight too. 

 

The page that I read said 1 pilot, 1 specialist, and 3 paying passengers.  Like Andrew said, 5 souls, no matter what you call them.  

[TravelGirlinDallas]

25 minutes ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Aircon not working in an office is very unpleasant especially when it’s an ongoing issue. 

 

The mornings have become chilly here. In our office this week, we all have our personal heaters on (in addition to the aircon) and we are wearing scarfs and warm winter clothing.
 

 

Current situation: 🥵

[bobmacliberty]

6 minutes ago, TravelGirlinDallas said:

Current situation: 🥵

 

Definitely a sign that it's time to go home!

[mets07]

Watching Carnival Venezia leave NYC (from New Jersey). 

 

Beautiful evening. 

 

[Jimbo]

3 minutes ago, mets07 said:

Watching Carnival Venezia leave NYC (from New Jersey). 

 

Beautiful evening. 

 

That's a Costa funnel , not Carnival. Is that photo shopped?

Edited June 19, 2023 by Jimbo

[mets07]

2 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

That's a Costa ship , not Carnival

It is now Carnival. Zoom in. 😉

[Ocean Boy]

6 minutes ago, mets07 said:

Watching Carnival Venezia leave NYC (from New Jersey). 

 

Beautiful evening. 

 

That is a Costa ship, not Carnival.

 

Whoops, I see @Jimboalready covered this.

[Jimbo]

2 minutes ago, mets07 said:

It is now Carnival. Zoom in. 😉

Why wouldn't they change the funnel?

 

https://www.cruisehive.com/two-more-costa-ships-to-join-the-carnival-cruise-line-fleet/74682

[Ocean Boy]

2 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

Hopefully they are able to use the oxygen  🤞

Hopefully, they don't use all of it.

[Ocean Boy]

6 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Why wouldn't they change the funnel?

 

https://www.cruisehive.com/two-more-costa-ships-to-join-the-carnival-cruise-line-fleet/74682

Maybe to announce that they lack the neon interiors that Carnival was know for?

[Jimbo]

5 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Maybe to announce that they lack the neon interiors that Carnival was know for?

Oh you mean the Carnival Miracle we  once sailed on with the "Hot Pink" Pepto Bismol Dining Room?

 

Edited June 19, 2023 by Jimbo

[mets07]

We have only been on one Carnival ship, Horizon. It was quite new and fun with a lot of complimentary food options. We will consider the Venezia.

[Ocean Boy]

8 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Oh you mean the Carnival Miracle we  once sailed on with the "Hot Pink" Pepto Bismol Dining Room?

 

Exactly!😆

[QueSeraSera]

I want to thank those who clarified that my dear wife's birthday wishes were NOT don't get me anything.  Said event happened yesterday, gave her a box of Godiva chocolates and tickets to

AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS! 

playing in Richmond in July w/ a promise of dinner with the show.

She is happy.  

Never underestimate the emotions that may arise on your spouse's 65th birthday and do get them a present or two!

 

[HBE4]

57 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Oh you mean the Carnival Miracle we  once sailed on with the "Hot Pink" Pepto Bismol Dining Room?

 

 

That is certainly eye catching.

 

[HBE4]

1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

Why wouldn't they change the funnel?

 

https://www.cruisehive.com/two-more-costa-ships-to-join-the-carnival-cruise-line-fleet/74682

 

"Because the ships are intended to bring the essence of Italy – the vibe Costa Cruises is known for – to the North American market, it is unlikely they will be completely renovated, or given Carnival Cruise Line’s signature “whale tail” funnel."

 

The concept is called "COSTA by Carnival" and is referred to as a hybrid brand that is bookable only thru Carnival platform.  The ships have "beautiful Italian-design elements, dining and retail that will deliver Carnival fun leveraging the spirit of Italy from our sister line Costa Cruises." 

 

https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Costa-by-Carnival-concept

[Momof3gurlz]

3 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

Owen came home from school today, 2 more full days left. Then 4 days of exams/year end assignments. 
 

Today they had the sports assembly and he showed this to us when he got home. An amazing thing to get, but for some reason Lisa and I aren’t surprised. 
 

 

For some reason I’m not surprised either. Congratulations!

1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

Oh you mean the Carnival Miracle we  once sailed on with the "Hot Pink" Pepto Bismol Dining Room?

 

Carnival was a one and done (and wish we hadn’t) for us!  
 

[aussielozzie18]

19 minutes ago, QueSeraSera said:

I want to thank those who clarified that my dear wife's birthday wishes were NOT don't get me anything.  Said event happened yesterday, gave her a box of Godiva chocolates and tickets to

AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS! 

playing in Richmond in July w/ a promise of dinner with the show.

She is happy.  

Never underestimate the emotions that may arise on your spouse's 65th birthday and do get them a present or two!

 

Well done!  Happy 65th Birthday to your wife.  Sounds like you are both in for a lovely birthday celebration evening next month.