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

[taznremmy]

On 12/12/2023 at 9:43 PM, Husky1987 said:

 

 

My wife made me cancel our 4 days in NYC next week when our cat miraculously returned after being missing for 7 weeks....she didn't both of us to be away for even that long so soon (okay, I may not have put up much of a fight).

Playing “catch up”, but had to jump in and say how happy I am that your cat returned!

[Ozark_Kid]

I liked tonight's outcome of Survivor. I wonder what the "relationship" will be like after tonight. 

[BonTexasNY]

21 hours ago, Coralc said:

 

Bonnie. I'm not Dave, but I have a couple of questions. May I ask why you chose Medigap Plan N, instead of G or even C, which provide more coverage? They include some out of the country care. 

 

And secondly, are you trying to switch from an Advantage Plan which usually includes your part D drug coverage? Medigap needs an individual Part D. Aren't you penalized by trying to add Part D at a later date? 

 

A friend had some questions, so I was just curious about the decision process. Thanks. 

 

Just catching up.☺️ 

Patty, we had Plan N last year and switched to an Advantage plan for 2023 because of medigap's high premium.  I thought to switch back to Plan N for 2024, alone, since we discovered it was Jack's diabetes that made the N premiums high.  So, for me alone it wouldn't be bad with Jack staying with our current Advantage Plan.

 

I have some medical procedures coming up that would best be served with a medigap plan.

 

My insurance agent assured me there would be no penalty for signing on to a Part D drug plan even after open enrollment ends.  

 

 Last year with Plan N, I had ankle surgery, was in the hospital for 4 days, then in a rehab facility for 6 weeks, then 4 weeks (3x/week) out patient and my bill was zero.

 

Premiums for Plan C and G are higher than N. We hardly travel out of the country, so that benefit isn't all that important.

 

Lots of info out there to absorb.

 

[BonTexasNY]

5 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

We went out to the park Monday evening to check out the lights.  Our little angel Kenzie did not want to give up her kettle corn for a pic.  Zoom in and check out her cheek.

 

Her DB and DS wanted pics  with her.

 

And a family pic!

 

I wish I would of figured this out before we went but after we were home we figured out how to turn on the lights on the chair.  Hard to see the front lights but they work great.

 

We were there for almost 2 hours!  At the end of the visit this thread entered my mind as I was wondering where a restroom was at! 😆  Luckily our house is only about 10 minutes away! Phew

John, I just love those kids!  Kenzie is Miss Personality Plus!

[Sea Dog]

My first night out after 5 weeks from knee replacement surgery and without pain meds though I may regret tomorrow. 

 

 

Sipin’ Santa Pop up Bar by Tiki expert Beachbum Berry which these are nationwide. Held at the Reiger Whiskey Distillery in Kansas City. Great tiki cocktails.

 

 

Even met my hero !

 

 

of course I had to get a photo.

 

 

Me and my longtime friend and coworker reporter Micheal Mahoney.

 

 

They even had mugs and glasses for sale . I had to get a couple of the Santa Tiki Mugs.

 

A great time spending time with people I love. The knee held up pretty good but ask me that in the morning.

[Coralc]

1 hour ago, BonTexasNY said:

Patty, we had Plan N last year and switched to an Advantage plan for 2023 because of medigap's high premium.  I thought to switch back to Plan N for 2024, alone, since we discovered it was Jack's diabetes that made the N premiums high.  So, for me alone it wouldn't be bad with Jack staying with our current Advantage Plan.

 

I have some medical procedures coming up that would best be served with a medigap plan.

 

My insurance agent assured me there would be no penalty for signing on to a Part D drug plan even after open enrollment ends.  

 

 Last year with Plan N, I had ankle surgery, was in the hospital for 4 days, then in a rehab facility for 6 weeks, then 4 weeks (3x/week) out patient and my bill was zero.

 

Premiums for Plan C and G are higher than N. We hardly travel out of the country, so that benefit isn't all that important.

 

Lots of info out there to absorb.

 

Thank you so much. I understand. I signed up for Medigap right away. I am trying to address a few questions that a friend has. I appreciate your explanation. ☺️

Edited December 14, 2023 by Coralc

[sgmn]

3 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

My first night out after 5 weeks from knee replacement surgery and without pain meds though I may regret tomorrow. 

 

 

Sipin’ Santa Pop up Bar by Tiki expert Beachbum Berry which these are nationwide. Held at the Reiger Whiskey Distillery in Kansas City. Great tiki cocktails.

 

 

Even met my hero !

 

 

of course I had to get a photo.

 

 

Me and my longtime friend and coworker reporter Micheal Mahoney.

 

 

They even had mugs and glasses for sale . I had to get a couple of the Santa Tiki Mugs.

 

A great time spending time with people I love. The knee held up pretty good but ask me that in the morning.

Great to see you looking so well Greg, I think 2024 is going to be a great year for you both

[sgmn]

10 hours ago, grapau27 said:

We went out for dinner tonight.

Rib eye steak and banoffe cheesecake 

Looks yummy Graham, chips look perfect 

[sgmn]

9 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

We went out to the park Monday evening to check out the lights.  Our little angel Kenzie did not want to give up her kettle corn for a pic.  Zoom in and check out her cheek.

 

Her DB and DS wanted pics  with her.

 

And a family pic!

 

I wish I would of figured this out before we went but after we were home we figured out how to turn on the lights on the chair.  Hard to see the front lights but they work great.

 

We were there for almost 2 hours!  At the end of the visit this thread entered my mind as I was wondering where a restroom was at! 😆  Luckily our house is only about 10 minutes away! Phew

Great photos of your lovely family John. 

[Ocean Boy]

6 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

I liked tonight's outcome of Survivor. I wonder what the "relationship" will be like after tonight. 

I wonder too. One of the pair better start thinking with a brain.

[grapau27]

Good afternoon.

It is 43°F and cloudy here today.

We went out for breakfast this morning.

Sitting watching Judge Judy on TV now.

[Keksie]

8 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

My first night out after 5 weeks from knee replacement surgery and without pain meds though I may regret tomorrow. 

 

 

Sipin’ Santa Pop up Bar by Tiki expert Beachbum Berry which these are nationwide. Held at the Reiger Whiskey Distillery in Kansas City. Great tiki cocktails.

 

 

Even met my hero !

 

 

of course I had to get a photo.

 

 

Me and my longtime friend and coworker reporter Micheal Mahoney.

 

 

They even had mugs and glasses for sale . I had to get a couple of the Santa Tiki Mugs.

 

A great time spending time with people I love. The knee held up pretty good but ask me that in the morning.

That looks like such a wonderful night out for you.  Hope your knee held up well.

[Arzeena]

8 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Even met my hero !

 

 

of course I had to get a photo.

 

I love this picture! You have an uncanny resemblance to your hero.

Hope Linda is doing well. Wish her a successful surgery on 26th and an easy recovery.

[jmh2006]

9 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

My first night out after 5 weeks from knee replacement surgery and without pain meds though I may regret tomorrow. 

 

 

Sipin’ Santa Pop up Bar by Tiki expert Beachbum Berry which these are nationwide. Held at the Reiger Whiskey Distillery in Kansas City. Great tiki cocktails.

 

 

Even met my hero !

 

 

of course I had to get a photo.

 

 

Me and my longtime friend and coworker reporter Micheal Mahoney.

 

 

They even had mugs and glasses for sale . I had to get a couple of the Santa Tiki Mugs.

 

A great time spending time with people I love. The knee held up pretty good but ask me that in the morning.

Hooray!!  What a great night for you to have as your first!  You look well my friend and svelte!  Hi to Linda 👋.

[h20skibum]

Apparently a deal has been made.  We will see the elf every day, if we take photos of Daryl everywhere. 
 

 

And Daryl was in Santa’s sleigh

 

 

 

and Daryl likes to ride the luggage cart

 

 

I told Susan we would get strange looks, taking that in the hotel.  Shades of the guy we saw in the lobby in Southampton with the blow up doll.  
 

Susan said she didn’t even know what you could do with Daryl. 
 

Daryl. Hmmmmmm

 

[akcruz]

4 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

I wonder too. One of the pair better start thinking with a brain.

 

I do think one of them may be, the other not so much, typical.

[BonTexasNY]

@Sea Dog Greg, so glad your first night out after surgery was successful.  I hope today isn't too painful for you.

[HBE4]

@h20skibum

 

Your Elf on a Shelf is so much more nice than the one my friend has.  He has two and they are evil. 

 

The Evil Elves!

 

 

Side note: Not sure I can eat french fries at their house ever again. 😄

 

[Sea Dog]

38 minutes ago, BonTexasNY said:

@Sea Dog Greg, so glad your first night out after surgery was successful.  I hope today isn't too painful for you.

Thanks Bonnie. I did pretty well until the middle of the night. I had a lot of pain so I ended up taking a Tramadol. Trying to only use it at night. Tylenol is other other relief. 

[HBE4]

1 hour ago, akcruz said:

 

I do think one of them may be, the other not so much, typical.

 

Let me guess, the former is a woman and the latter is a man? Alas, a story as old as time itself. 😁  

And I don't even watch the show.

[derorim]

11 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

My first night out after 5 weeks from knee replacement surgery and without pain meds though I may regret tomorrow. 

 

What a great choice of events for your first night out... Tiki, Santa and whiskey!

[lenquixote66]

11 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

I liked tonight's outcome of Survivor. I wonder what the "relationship" will be like after tonight. 

I think the relationship will be gone and the person who lied wil regret it for the rest of their life

[lenquixote66]

5 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

I wonder too. One of the pair better start thinking with a brain.

If that person does not use their brain nobody watching the show will have any respect for that person especially that persons family.

[Ocean Boy]

2 hours ago, akcruz said:

 

I do think one of them may be, the other not so much, typical.

And the not so much one is going to go home empty handed if not careful.

[Ocean Boy]

37 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said:

If that person does not use their brain nobody watching the show will have any respect for that person especially that persons family.

And even if in the top three neither will the jury have any respect for the person.