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

[Ocean Boy]

6 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

I wondered about that too. I know most of the breeders all know one another through AKC (American Kennel Club) so if they saw an ad for someone selling puppies they could track them. We actually had some one we knew with a female offer to have us breed with our male and split the profits on the puppies but we declined the offer as it would be breaking the contract and illegal even though you could make a lot of money..

I never bred my Weimaraner even though I could have. She had one heat cycle and she was off the the vet....

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

Our day started out really foggy.  Like Renee said, the Captain kept blowing that fog horn.  We were delayed by an hour and a half.  But the fog lifted and it turned out to be a really nice warm day.

 

 

 

 

 

Peggy’s Cove

 

 

 

 

[dani negreanu]

49 minutes ago, Momof3gurlz said:

Thank you Dani!  Our plan for Portofino was also to visit Santa Margherita Ligure.  Were the shops closed due to the day of the week or was it the time of day you were there?

 

The time of the day. Usually between 1pm and 3.30pm. Some even close at noon.... We laughed among ourselves - 2 big ships in port, with thousands of eager tourists to spend some money, but the Italians stick to their "dolce vita".... Long lunch break/afternoon nap.... you name it....

 

49 minutes ago, Momof3gurlz said:

 Maybe we’d be better taking the ferry to SML first,

 

The first ferry to SML is ONLY at noon, hourly.... With so many people in Portofino, long lines to embark and disembark, we got to SML almost at 1pm.

 

From SML to Portofino, the last ferry I'd recommend taking is at 3.15PM. The one at 4.15PM will be cutting it too close. We took the 2.15PM, were in the tender line back at 3PM.

 

If you manage to get to Portofino early (which was not closed as SML for lunch/nap), might check taking the bus or taxi to SML and come back by ferry.

 

People I've been talking to said they spent the whole time in Portofino, going to [expensive] beaches.

 

 

49 minutes ago, Momof3gurlz said:

then explore Portofino in our return.  
What did you do in Ajaccio? I think we’ll just take the Little Train Tour, then explore the town.  

 

 

Went to the local market, then slowly explored the two main streets, enjoyed an ice cream.

I very much wanted to take the local bus, #5, to see the views of the "Illes Sanguinaires", since the Little Train Tour doesn't stop enough there, but, being a very hot day, DH vetoed my plan....

He was still fuming that I've made him climb many steps to the Castello Brown, and it was more important to me than Ajaccio, so I let it go............ Choosing my battles after 50 years of marriage 😉

 

49 minutes ago, Momof3gurlz said:

Most importantly, how is your cousin doing?

 

Indeed, it is.

 

Olivia got home yesterday, after 10 days in hospital. The surgeons took no chances and removed also the lymphatic nodes along with her lung lobe. ALL IS CLEAN and she doesn't need any treatment!!!

 

First time I've actually spoke with her, instead of her boys and DH. She was ecstatic, like being born again. She claims that our cruise had a big part in her deciding to speed up all the tests, and so the "spot" was removed timely.

 

We felt awful flying out while she was in ICU. Glad that the initial news were good, so we could relax and enjoy the rest of the cruise. 

[jmh2006]

14 minutes ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

Our day started out really foggy.  Like Renee said, the Captain kept blowing that fog horn.  We were delayed by an hour and a half.  But the fog lifted and it turned out to be a really nice warm day.

 

 

 

 

 

Peggy’s Cove

 

 

 

 

A beautiful ending to your day!!!

[Ourusualbeach]

51 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

I always wondered what happens if you don't follow through. It would be awfully traumatic to the dogs for someone to show up and reposses them like the guy on TV that repos airplanes and RVs!

 

46 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

I wondered about that too. I know most of the breeders all know one another through AKC (American Kennel Club) so if they saw an ad for someone selling puppies they could track them. We actually had some one we knew with a female offer to have us breed with our male and split the profits on the puppies but we declined the offer as it would be breaking the contract and illegal even though you could make a lot of money..

I'm sure you could actually get away with breeding them you would just not be able to sell the puppies with papers showing they were purebred which I'm sure would decrease their value. 

[Tree_skier]

4 hours ago, Jimbo said:

I Can  get chips though in the Casino right, then later on in the night cash the chips out for cash? I can do that with no fee can't I ?

 

3 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Yes or you can also take money out via the slot machine with no fee.

 

Just as a point of interest... I have been limited to a Max of $500 per cruise. Since I only play table games, I was told that I need to put at least $250 back through a slot machine in order to have access to another $500.

[Sea Dog]

Just now, Ourusualbeach said:

 

I'm sure you could actually get away with breeding them you would just not be able to sell the puppies with papers showing they were purebred which I'm sure would decrease their value. 

Yes exactly. 

[Momof3gurlz]

19 minutes ago, dani negreanu said:

 

The time of the day. Usually between 1pm and 3.30pm. Some even close at noon.... We laughed among ourselves - 2 big ships in port, with thousands of eager tourists to spend some money, but the Italians stick to their "dolce vita".... Long lunch break/afternoon nap.... you name it....

 

 

The first ferry to SML is ONLY at noon, hourly.... With so many people in Portofino, long lines to embark and disembark, we got to SML almost at 1pm.

 

From SML to Portofino, the last ferry I'd recommend taking is at 3.15PM. The one at 4.15PM will be cutting it too close. We took the 2.15PM, were in the tender line back at 3PM.

 

If you manage to get to Portofino early (which was not closed as SML for lunch/nap), might check taking the bus or taxi to SML and come back by ferry.

 

People I've been talking to said they spent the whole time in Portofino, going to [expensive] beaches.

 

 

 

Went to the local market, then slowly explored the two main streets, enjoyed an ice cream.

I very much wanted to take the local bus, #5, to see the views of the "Illes Sanguinaires", since the Little Train Tour doesn't stop enough there, but, being a very hot day, DH vetoed my plan....

He was still fuming that I've made him climb many steps to the Castello Brown, and it was more important to me than Ajaccio, so I let it go............ Choosing my battles after 50 years of marriage 😉

 

 

Indeed, it is.

 

Olivia got home yesterday, after 10 days in hospital. The surgeons took no chances and removed also the lymphatic nodes along with her lung lobe. ALL IS CLEAN and she doesn't need any treatment!!!

 

First time I've actually spoke with her, instead of her boys and DH. She was ecstatic, like being born again. She claims that our cruise had a big part in her deciding to speed up all the tests, and so the "spot" was removed timely.

 

We felt awful flying out while she was in ICU. Glad that the initial news were good, so we could relax and enjoy the rest of the cruise. 

That’s fantastic news Dani!

I guess we will see how the day goes in Portofino.  If the weather is good, maybe take the ferry to SML just for a scenic ride, with no expectations. 
It is important to choose those battles, isn’t it 😉

[Tree_skier]

“Shanah tovah” 

 

To all my CC friends celebrating Rosh Hashanah.  

 

I hope this is a great year for each and every one of you.  

Edited September 10, 2023 by Tree_skier

[jagsfan]

11 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Beautiful Sunday morning to fly out of Sydney.  

Made sure I booked a window seat on the left hand side to have coastal views all the way.

 

Manly Beach & the beaches of the Northern Beaches (above).

 

Long Reef Beach, Long Reef Golf Course (green patch) and Long Reef headland where we often walk Max + Collaroy Beach (below)

 

 

 

More beaches of the Northern Beaches ending with Palm Beach.  Pittwater behind.  Hazard reduction/Backburning (bushfire prevention) in the distance (above).

Hazard reduction/ Backburning in the the Ku-ring-Gai National Park (I am guessing) north of Sydney, seen as we flew over the city.

 

Killcare Beach & Bouddi National Park on the Central Coast - where we holiday every summer (below)   & Brisbane Water National Park

 

Beautiful blue seas somewhere on the East Coast of Australia.

 

Wow!!!!!!!  

[jagsfan]

44 minutes ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

Our day started out really foggy.  Like Renee said, the Captain kept blowing that fog horn.  We were delayed by an hour and a half.  But the fog lifted and it turned out to be a really nice warm day.

 

 

 

 

 

Peggy’s Cove

 

 

 

 

Wonderful photos! It’s strange how foggy weather seems to be all encompassing, and then it’s gone and you’ve got a beautiful blue sky!

[DaniDanielle]

19 minutes ago, Tree_skier said:

“Shanah tovah” 

 

To all my CC friends celebrating Rosh Hashanah.  

 

I hope this is a great year for each and every one of you.  

I wish the same

[Tree_skier]

38 minutes ago, Tree_skier said:

 

 

Just as a point of interest... I have been limited to a Max of $500 per cruise. Since I only play table games, I was told that I need to put at least $250 back through a slot machine in order to have access to another $500.

A question for the regulars in the casino...  I just checked my points at clubroyaleoffers.com and it still shows 0 points.  I didn't gamble a tonne on Navigator last month but I should have accumulated some points.  We disembarked August 25th. It's been just over two weeks since we got off the ship.  How long does it usually take for you points to update?

[A&L_Ont]

Dinner tonight, pork chops. 
 

 

Even had a mini one for Lucy. 
 

She approved. 

 

[A&L_Ont]

Our local town had their annual air show. We heard the rumblings but didn’t see much in the skies except for the jet plane fuelling display.  
 

 

 

 

[Sea Dog]

14 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

Dinner tonight, pork chops. 
 

 

Even had a mini one for Lucy. 
 

She approved. 

 

Bon Appetite!

[BonTexasNY]

1 hour ago, dani negreanu said:

 

The time of the day. Usually between 1pm and 3.30pm. Some even close at noon.... We laughed among ourselves - 2 big ships in port, with thousands of eager tourists to spend some money, but the Italians stick to their "dolce vita".... Long lunch break/afternoon nap.... you name it....

 

 

The first ferry to SML is ONLY at noon, hourly.... With so many people in Portofino, long lines to embark and disembark, we got to SML almost at 1pm.

 

From SML to Portofino, the last ferry I'd recommend taking is at 3.15PM. The one at 4.15PM will be cutting it too close. We took the 2.15PM, were in the tender line back at 3PM.

 

If you manage to get to Portofino early (which was not closed as SML for lunch/nap), might check taking the bus or taxi to SML and come back by ferry.

 

People I've been talking to said they spent the whole time in Portofino, going to [expensive] beaches.

 

 

 

Went to the local market, then slowly explored the two main streets, enjoyed an ice cream.

I very much wanted to take the local bus, #5, to see the views of the "Illes Sanguinaires", since the Little Train Tour doesn't stop enough there, but, being a very hot day, DH vetoed my plan....

He was still fuming that I've made him climb many steps to the Castello Brown, and it was more important to me than Ajaccio, so I let it go............ Choosing my battles after 50 years of marriage 😉

 

 

Indeed, it is.

 

Olivia got home yesterday, after 10 days in hospital. The surgeons took no chances and removed also the lymphatic nodes along with her lung lobe. ALL IS CLEAN and she doesn't need any treatment!!!

 

First time I've actually spoke with her, instead of her boys and DH. She was ecstatic, like being born again. She claims that our cruise had a big part in her deciding to speed up all the tests, and so the "spot" was removed timely.

 

We felt awful flying out while she was in ICU. Glad that the initial news were good, so we could relax and enjoy the rest of the cruise. 

Dani, wonderful news!

1 hour ago, Tree_skier said:

“Shanah tovah” 

 

To all my CC friends celebrating Rosh Hashanah.  

 

I hope this is a great year for each and every one of you.  

 

52 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said:

I wish the same

Thank you, Dave and Marietta.

[Sunshine3601]

2 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Debbie I hope you have a great cruise. Please post some pictures and your impressions of Serenade. I’m interested in sailing on her.

Thank you.  Will do, she's one of our favorite ships.

[Sunshine3601]

6 hours ago, Jimbo said:

I Can  get chips though in the Casino right, then later on in the night cash the chips out for cash? I can do that with no fee can't I ?

You can use your seapass at a slot machine.  Insert your card into the slot or tap it, depending on the machine.

I can walk you through step by step when I'm on Serenade on Tuesday.

Its easy to do.  

 

[Sunshine3601]

3 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

I hope you have a great trip. It would be nice to see some pictures of Serenade. I have not been aboard for years now. What is your itinerary?

Thank you.

Our last time on Serenade was 2020 before lockdown.

 

12 night repo cruise.   

We head to Grand Cayman, Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao and CocoCay with a sea day sprinkled in somedays then 2 or 3 sea days to head up east coast to Boston with arrival Sunday, 9.24

Edited September 10, 2023 by Sunshine3601

[Luckynana]

3 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

We had a 20 or 30 minute delay due to our plane arriving at Trenton Airport from Orlando later than expected.

Boy Trenton Airport sure is easy peasy.  Frontier premium seating very nice too.  We will definitely fly this again.   

It is hot hot hot in Tampa.  We just came back from a walk along their Riverwalk. 

Very nice area but we were dripping sweat on our way back.  I thought I would go to the pool but too hot to do that today.

 

We may try the free trolley tonight and see what we find for dinner.

Good to hear that all went well with your flight.  Is the Trenton Airport very small?  

[Jimbo]

Just now, Luckynana said:

Good to hear that all went well with your flight.  Is the Trenton Airport very small?  

Very!

[SteelCityCruiser10]

4 hours ago, Jimbo said:

What do you do put your card in, select a certain amount  and then cash out without even pulling handle or pushing the button one time?

Yes,  The cashier desk has little cards with instructions they hand out but basically you put your card in the machine, select “account” on the screen.  

 

The first time you will  need to set your PIN.  It will first ask for your password which is you month and day of birthday (MM/DD).  After you enter that you can set your PIN.

 

Once PIN is set you go back to account and select transfer.  This will charge whatever amount you choose to the room.  You can immediately cash out and take the slip to the cashier’s desk.

 

 $500 is the limit 

 

 This is how it was on Liberty last week.

Edited September 11, 2023 by SteelCityCruiser10

[Luckynana]

46 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Thank you.

Our last time on Serenade was 2020 before lockdown.

 

12 night repo cruise.   

We head to Grand Cayman, Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao and CocoCay with a sea day sprinkled in somedays then 2 or 3 sea days to head up east coast to Boston with arrival Sunday, 9.24

Nice itinerary, Debbie!!

[Luckynana]

2 hours ago, Tree_skier said:

“Shanah tovah” 

 

To all my CC friends celebrating Rosh Hashanah.  

 

I hope this is a great year for each and every one of you.  

"Shanah tovah" from me, also!!!