Luckynana Posted August 26, 2023 #101776 Share Posted August 26, 2023 19 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said: Glad you were able to make to the cruise port and have a wonderful cruise with your Grandkids😃 @Tree_skier +1. What a great spacious room you and your grandchildren shared!! Thank you for sharing, Dave! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted August 26, 2023 #101777 Share Posted August 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Tree_skier said: Just thought I'd drop a quick little review of Navigator right here if nobody minds. This isn't going to be a complete or exhaustive review, just a quick synopsis of last week with a few pics and I don't want to start a whole thread for that. Especially since most of this will be the tale of getting to the cruise ship and not as much the actual cruise. Just got off a 4 day on Navigator and we had a great time. This was a unique cruise. It was Papa (me) and my three Grandkids. (14F, 17M, 20F). DW was spending the week with DD so they could spend some time together without the kids getting in the way of their Mommy/Daughter time. The plan was to meet in Santa Clarita right next to Six Flags. DD and the kids were coming from home, just a little north of Fresno and we were driving from Phoenix were I had been working. As Hurricane Hilary approached I started to get nervous. Sunday, in between two speaking events I was glued to the weather.com app. It was looking dodgy. I was supposed to head out Sunday night, stay overnight in Palm Springs and finish the drive to the meet up Monday morning. I really questioned my intelligence when I decided to brave the drive. There were all kinds of warnings and watches and dire predictions. My thought was I'm originally from Vancouver. I can drive in the rain better than any Californian. God smiled on us. The drive in was a piece of cake. All along I 10 all we had was a little wind and the odd sprinkle and I congratulated my wise decision to strike out as planned all the way up until I got to the exit we took to our pre cruise hotel in Palm Springs. The highway was closed and everyone was being diverted off. Rain was now coming down in buckets and there was a hint of flooding along the sides of the road. Thankfully our Hotel, a Best Western Plus, was just off the interstate at that exit we were being forced onto. Surely it will all be open and fine in the morning. It was a brand new hotel, very nice room and we were fortunate because there wasn't a room to be had anywhere in the city apparently. Some areas had already been cut off and the and Hotels you could get too were completely sold out. We were fine though and so at 12:45 am I laid my head down on the pillow and went to sleep with visions the Windjammer, the Promenade and the Bamboo Club in my head. I got up early, showered and dressed quickly and by 7am we were on the road. It was a mess. Streets were flooded traffic was blocked all over and nobody could get anywhere, certainly not the interstate anyways. We followed some truck traffic along a road that parceled the highway that had been flooded it looked like but the water had subsided. Unfortunately, we could see off in the distance the highway was still closed. As we got to the turn where you would turn to get to the interstate I saw three semi trucks, coming from the opposite direction, turn onto the I 10 on ramp. I took a chance and instead of heading down the side road that all of us had been creeping along to who knows where, turned towards the overpass and the onramp. When I got there there were still cones there but someone had moved a couple of them and you a single truck or car could pass through. I took a chance and pulled down it. For 5 miles it was all glorious. Then we ground to a halt... We sat and waited... I cursed my stupid decision to follow those trucks... But a few minutes later we started to creep ever so slowly forward. I had no idea what lied ahead but we were westbound heading the right direction at 3-4 miles per hour in-between frequent stops. Eventually I could see the obstruction. This must be what closed the highway last night. I'm so thankful I wasn't driving in that. A flash flood and completely shut the freeway down but even now with the water subsided the freeway was barely passible. Once we cleared this we ran into a couple of other spots but nothing this bad. It slowed us but didn't stop us. They must have got things shut down again at the onramp after we and those few trucks came through because there was only a few dozen vehicles behind us. We made it to Santa Clarita. I traded a wife for three grand kids and we struck off for San Pedro, I had received an email the day before letting me know not to come to the port until 12:30. We had had a 10:30 checkin time but all of that had been scrapped because of Hilary. When we got there, at about 12:15 there was a very long line waiting to get into the security tent and beyond to the check in point but to their credit they moved it along very quickly. We were on board by 12:55. We must have been in the first 25% to board because, except for the Windjammer, the ship felt empty. Vacation had begun and life was good. It was MDR every evening for us. Lunch was Windjammer Day 1, MDR Day 2, Catalina Island Day 3, El Loco Fresh Day for Day 4. C+ B C- B Entertainment was good and mediocre. The Ice show was great as usual ( we went two different nights) and the welcome aboard show was good. They had the orchestra do a few numbers then a comedian. He was funny and family friendly. The house band who we sat and listened to a couple of times were very average. We didn't go to the showgirls or ball room dancing show. Ive been and am not a fan so usually skip them on this ship. Other evenings entertainment consisted of Karaoke. There was some real talent on board and some very funny talent but it was great each night. Catalina island we did the Semi-submerged tour. I've done but not with the kids. They loved it so I loved it. Ensenada we didn't leave the ship. I booked a Casita and we roamed back and forth between minigolf, the arcade, the waterslides and the Flowrider. There was some Papa only time in the Casino on Day 2 and then the evening of day 4. I lost about $200 for the cruise. An acceptable amount that allows me to say I was worth it because I had fun. 🙂 The youngest granddaughter did the Spinkletime cup cake decorating. She had a lot of fun and enjoyed it. She said it was worth the $35 but then it was my $35 and not hers so that might have biased her review. LOL. Pro tip... Don't get any of that icing from the cupcake on anything or else be prepared to bleach it. That stuff is almost indelible will nearly not come off your skin with soap and water and is nearly toxic on clothing. A few random pics to follow... We'll start with a room tour. Just over 100 days until we board Harmony for our first B2B Harmony was our first and only B2B, loved it! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 26, 2023 #101778 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Dinner tonight. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted August 26, 2023 #101779 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Has anyone seen the series on NetFlix called "Inventing Anna" “This whole story is completely true. Except for all the parts that are totally made up.” Julia Garner who was in the "Ozarks" is the main actress in the series. She is very good. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted August 26, 2023 #101780 Share Posted August 26, 2023 40 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: Dinner tonight. Andrew!! This doesn’t look like your regular plate! Was this perhaps just second helpings? My cats would say they can see their reflection on the plate… 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted August 26, 2023 #101781 Share Posted August 26, 2023 13 minutes ago, helen haywood said: Andrew!! This doesn’t look like your regular plate! Was this perhaps just second helpings? My cats would say they can see their reflection on the plate… Correct, I thought the same, the rib portion is weak. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmh2006 Posted August 27, 2023 #101782 Share Posted August 27, 2023 @Ozark_Kid Happy birthday to your lovely wife, Sharon 🎂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted August 27, 2023 #101783 Share Posted August 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Jimbo said: Has anyone seen the series on NetFlix called "Inventing Anna" “This whole story is completely true. Except for all the parts that are totally made up.” Julia Garner who was in the "Ozarks" is the main actress in the series. She is very good. Yes, we watched this and enjoyed. You're right she is a really good actress on this series. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted August 27, 2023 #101784 Share Posted August 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Jimbo said: Has anyone seen the series on NetFlix called "Inventing Anna" “This whole story is completely true. Except for all the parts that are totally made up.” Julia Garner who was in the "Ozarks" is the main actress in the series. She is very good. I saw it.A very good show. I just finished watching Who is Erin Carter ? It is on Netflix,one season ,7 episodes.Also a very good show. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted August 27, 2023 #101785 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Somebody posted to me today in response to a post I made in 2016. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted August 27, 2023 #101786 Share Posted August 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Arzeena said: Happy Birthday to Sharon! Hope you all hvae a wonderful celebration and post a picture or two. Happy birthday from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 27, 2023 #101787 Share Posted August 27, 2023 1 hour ago, helen haywood said: Andrew!! This doesn’t look like your regular plate! Was this perhaps just second helpings? My cats would say they can see their reflection on the plate… 1 hour ago, Jimbo said: Correct, I thought the same, the rib portion is weak. I went back for more and another cob of corn. There are some ribs remaining for lunch. 😉 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted August 27, 2023 #101788 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Not really sure why Vikki ever thought this would be a good idea. 1 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 27, 2023 #101789 Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) Just watched first episode of Shelter on amazon prime it’s a Harlan Coben story with a very high rating from Rotten Tomatoes, would love to see Netflix or or prime do Harlan Coben Myron Boltar an Winn, Shelter is about Myron’s nephew. Edited August 27, 2023 by George C 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted August 27, 2023 #101790 Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, Ourusualbeach said: Not really sure why Vikki ever thought this would be a good idea. Good Luck with that! 🤣🤣🤣Stock up on band-aids. Edited August 27, 2023 by Coralc 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted August 27, 2023 #101791 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Just now, Coralc said: Good Luck with that! 🤣🤣🤣 Lol, she bought it, she's taking all the risk. If I had my way I'd be returning it before it gets opened. 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 27, 2023 #101792 Share Posted August 27, 2023 14 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Not really sure why Vikki ever thought this would be a good idea. I can’t see this turning out well. Video please. 2 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleyandGus Posted August 27, 2023 #101793 Share Posted August 27, 2023 16 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Not really sure why Vikki ever thought this would be a good idea. I did try that based on the vet’s recommendations. Stanley likes the toothpaste, but, not surprisingly, doesn’t like having his teeth brushed. We tried a sort of finger cot with scrubbie bits, but that didn’t work either. He does like dental treats though, so that’s what he’s having! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted August 27, 2023 #101794 Share Posted August 27, 2023 41 minutes ago, StanleyandGus said: I did try that based on the vet’s recommendations. Stanley likes the toothpaste, but, not surprisingly, doesn’t like having his teeth brushed. We tried a sort of finger cot with scrubbie bits, but that didn’t work either. He does like dental treats though, so that’s what he’s having! Bobby likes the Greenies Dental Treats. The vet said his teeth didn't look too bad. If he is still with us in February, we might pay for the blood work and teeth cleaning. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 27, 2023 #101795 Share Posted August 27, 2023 39 minutes ago, StanleyandGus said: I did try that based on the vet’s recommendations. Stanley likes the toothpaste, but, not surprisingly, doesn’t like having his teeth brushed. We tried a sort of finger cot with scrubbie bits, but that didn’t work either. He does like dental treats though, so that’s what he’s having! We give Joebob science diet dental food along with his normal food . 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted August 27, 2023 #101796 Share Posted August 27, 2023 I need some help.... We're taking Amtrak from Seattle to Vancouver for our West Coast cruise. Do we need the ArriveCan form? On the roll call, some say yes, some say no, some say they've filled it out but it wasn't looked at. Do we need it if arriving by train? So confused... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted August 27, 2023 #101797 Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Bailey & Sophie said: I need some help.... We're taking Amtrak from Seattle to Vancouver for our West Coast cruise. Do we need the ArriveCan form? On the roll call, some say yes, some say no, some say they've filled it out but it wasn't looked at. Do we need it if arriving by train? So confused... It's only 160 miles, from Seattle airport to the Cruise terminal@ Canada Place. Why not just get a rental car and drive it. It's a beautiful easy drive. Just one highway Interstate 5 straight North. Edited August 27, 2023 by Jimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taznremmy Posted August 27, 2023 #101798 Share Posted August 27, 2023 8 hours ago, Sea Dog said: I’m showing my age but I always associate him with “Truth or Consequences.” Loved that show as a kid. You are not alone Greg. 😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted August 27, 2023 #101799 Share Posted August 27, 2023 20 minutes ago, Jimbo said: It's only 160 miles, from Seattle airport to the Cruise terminal@ Canada Place. Why not just get a rental car and drive it. It's a beautiful easy drive. Just one highway Interstate 5 straight North. Don't wanna. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 27, 2023 #101800 Share Posted August 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, Bailey & Sophie said: Don't wanna. We are the only ones we know that fly from Dallas to Houston to cruise out of Galveston we just don’t like driving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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