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

[Sunshine3601]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

They should have told you from the beginning what was going on. Lying and setting expectations that can't be met is what causes ill will. I bet if they had been honest about the situation from the beginning we might have never heard that there was ever a problem. 

Honesty is always the best policy.    They were probably searching all over the ship for more cords and finally someone found one.   Maybe they unplugged a speaker😇

[reallyitsmema]

1 minute ago, voyager70 said:

Just checked and mine still say Made in Switzerland and are delicious. Hope this doesn’t change but I’m sure I could find a decent replacement 

They are headquartered in Stratham, New Hampshire. I drive by the entrance quite frequently on the way to my Mom’s house. They used to have a factory store in the plant with chocolate seconds, like empty truffle shells or broken bars etc. I think we just had too much of it. 🙂

[OnTheJourney]

Winter here in Berks County, PA

 

 

 

 

Edited February 17 by OnTheJourney

[h20skibum]

7 minutes ago, OnTheJourney said:

Winter here in Berks County, PA

Winter here too, but not enough to make hearty campers break down their tent. 
 

 

Only got about 3” of snow. 
 

Edited February 17 by h20skibum

[NHProud]

2 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said:

They are headquartered in Stratham, New Hampshire. I drive by the entrance quite frequently on the way to my Mom’s house. They used to have a factory store in the plant with chocolate seconds, like empty truffle shells or broken bars etc. I think we just had too much of it. 🙂

Exactly, I was just looking it up.  My cousin took my mother and me there once . I must have bought too many because my mom gave me the look. 
 

If I were in Switzerland, I would try the many chocolate shops with their wonderful displays.  I still remember decades later Dallmeyers in Munich .  Germany makes great chocolates , too. 

[OnTheJourney]

1 minute ago, h20skibum said:

Winter here too, but not enough to make hearty campers break down their tent. 
 

 

Only got about 3” of snow. 
 

What lake??

[h20skibum]

1 minute ago, OnTheJourney said:

What lake??

Shenango Lake, a COE lake, so water level is low this time of year. 

[Sunshine3601]

I am looking for some advice.  My Dentist that I went to for many years retired last year and the guy that bought his practice is nice but also seems to be focused on selling extras.   

 

I do not have any issues with my teeth or gums.  In fact I have never had a cavity and the previous Dentist prior to retiring told me to just keep up with what I am doing as I have great teeth.     

 

The new Dentist scheduled me this Tuesday for a deep clean (as preventive maintenance) which I understand can be rather invasive of gums.   They set up two (2) separate appointments 2 weeks apart so he can do one side of the mouth then other side so I won't have discomfort from doing the whole mouth at once.    

 

I am a bit nervous about doing this deep clean.   Has anyone ever had one?    

[OnTheJourney]

2 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

Shenango Lake, a COE lake, so water level is low this time of year. 

I see it...flood control project. Looks pretty large.

[OnTheJourney]

11 minutes ago, NHProud said:

great chocolates

Try these.... https://www.ethelm.com/

Neat place to visit also (Henderson, NV). They have a cactus garden that's really nice.

Edited February 17 by OnTheJourney

[NHProud]

3 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

I am looking for some advice.  My Dentist that I went to for many years retired last year and the guy that bought his practice is nice but also seems to be focused on selling extras.   

 

I do not have any issues with my teeth or gums.  In fact I have never had a cavity and the previous Dentist prior to retiring told me to just keep up with what I am doing as I have great teeth.     

 

The new Dentist scheduled me this Tuesday for a deep clean (as preventive maintenance) which I understand can be rather invasive of gums.   They set up two (2) separate appointments 2 weeks apart so he can do one side of the mouth then other side so I won't have discomfort from doing the whole mouth at once.    

 

I am a bit nervous about doing this deep clean.   Has anyone ever had one?    

Last Friday in fact . My dentist also sold his practice and the new guy’s hygienist told me I needed a deep cleaning.  She scheduled two appointments.  When, I showed up up I told her to do both sides of my mouth at once . She would have to check with my insurance. She did both at once and also laser treatment to kill bacteria. Don’t they have amoxicillin for that ? Nobody’s ever asked that , she replied. Upsell ? 

[Tree_skier]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

They should have told you from the beginning what was going on. Lying and setting expectations that can't be met is what causes ill will. I bet if they had been honest about the situation from the beginning we might have never heard that there was ever a problem. 

Absolutely, had I been informed I’d have been more patient. As it was it seemed I was getting the run around. Thankfully it is resolved. 

[A&L_Ont]

2 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

it affected both teams and there was no blame associated with it to either team. The kickers are not allowed to warm up with game balls where they could have noticed it. Both kickers on each team missed field goals and the problem was fixed by the second half not affecting the outcome. No conspiracy here.

I learned something new today.  I hadn’t heard of this, but it seems to have worked out in the end. 

[Sea Dog]

11 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

I am looking for some advice.  My Dentist that I went to for many years retired last year and the guy that bought his practice is nice but also seems to be focused on selling extras.   

 

I do not have any issues with my teeth or gums.  In fact I have never had a cavity and the previous Dentist prior to retiring told me to just keep up with what I am doing as I have great teeth.     

 

The new Dentist scheduled me this Tuesday for a deep clean (as preventive maintenance) which I understand can be rather invasive of gums.   They set up two (2) separate appointments 2 weeks apart so he can do one side of the mouth then other side so I won't have discomfort from doing the whole mouth at once.    

 

I am a bit nervous about doing this deep clean.   Has anyone ever had one?    

I have a very bad opinions on dentists. My last dentist was always trying to have me have extras. At one point he thought I needed a crown. I went to another dentist who said it was not necessary. The deep cleaning is not that bad and could maybe help. I’d be weary. May be time to try and find a dentist that will care for you not them.

[Sunshine3601]

9 minutes ago, NHProud said:

Last Friday in fact . My dentist also sold his practice and the new guy’s hygienist told me I needed a deep cleaning.  She scheduled two appointments.  When, I showed up up I told her to do both sides of my mouth at once . She would have to check with my insurance. She did both at once and also laser treatment to kill bacteria. Don’t they have amoxicillin for that ? Nobody’s ever asked that , she replied. Upsell ? 

Was it painful?    Would you do again?    

 

I'm unsure whether I want to keep my appointments or is this all an upsell for the new guy just starting out?

Edited February 17 by Sunshine3601

[A&L_Ont]

4 minutes ago, NHProud said:

She did both at once and also laser treatment to kill bacteria. Don’t they have amoxicillin for that ? Nobody’s ever asked that , she replied. Upsell ? 

Isn’t one’s mouth always creating bacteria?  If that is the case shouldn’t this be done once a day?  After reading about it just now, maybe there is something to it. 

 

Still feels like the upsell of nitrogen in car tires VS regular tire pump air. 

[A&L_Ont]

32 minutes ago, OnTheJourney said:

Winter here in Berks County, PA

 

 

 

Beautiful sunset photo. Give you cat a pet too, if you can for me. 

[Momof3gurlz]

So quick pivot on our pre-cruise vacation plans, an advantage of driving vs flying.  The weather doesn’t look great for Anna Maria Island. Rain our first day, then highs of 68 and 70.  Not really beach weather.  So instead, after Jacksonville Beach we’re headed to the Margaritaville Resort in Hollywood Beach over on the east coast and just far enough south for some warmer temperatures.  
@h20skibum we’re hoping to try out the Rustic Inn you often mention and will also look for some other spots in Ft Lauderdale or maybe head down to Miami/Miami Beach.  

[NHProud]

Just now, Sunshine3601 said:

Was it painful?    Would you did again?    

 

I'm unsure whether I want to keep my appointments or is this all an upsell for the new guy just starting out?

It was the second time that I’ve had this procedure. I’m way older than you are . Your gums are sore and slightly swollen depending on the how much work they have to do.  She gave me instructions on how to brush my teeth , salt rinse and over the counter meds . The laser treatment I could smell burning flesh .   
 

It is nothing to stay away from , my friend had no discomfort at all. It is a hit on the wallet, though.

[SteelCityCruiser10]

14 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Was it painful?    Would you do again?    

 

I'm unsure whether I want to keep my appointments or is this all an upsell for the new guy just starting out?

Ask for a cost estimate up front too in case this is something your insurance won’t cover and may be 100% your own cost

[h20skibum]

6 minutes ago, Momof3gurlz said:

 we’re hoping to try out the Rustic Inn you often mention and will also look for some other spots in Ft Lauderdale or maybe head down to Miami/Miami Beach

If you have never been to Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor, it is worth the trip.  Portions are huge.  Just do a search for it.  It is listed in Dania Beach, but I think it is part of the Hollywood area.  

[A&L_Ont]

We are preparing for our March cruise on Oasis. We just booked dinner at Ramsey’s Hells Kitchen in Miami. 3 weeks tomorrow we board the ship. 

[NHProud]

15 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

Isn’t one’s mouth always creating bacteria?  If that is the case shouldn’t this be done once a day?  After reading about it just now, maybe there is something to it. 

 

Still feels like the upsell of nitrogen in car tires VS regular tire pump air. 

It is hard to tell if they are selling you something that is iffy . This new dentist is now doing tooth implants in addition to laser treatments . The previous dentist did none of that . 
 

Is Owen enjoying his new car ? 

 

 

[WrittenOnYourHeart]

7 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

We now have 6” that arrived this morning .My daughter and her husband stayed overnight in a PA town on their way to visit their daughter in IN.

They drove through a lot of snow.

We had about 4 in Brooklyn when I shoveled and salted before leaving for the Anthem of the Seas. And yeah, there was snow on her.

 

It was cute watching the Windjammer crew on the back outdoor section taking pictures with it.

 

It was not so cute when a guy (or the group he was with) was throwing snowballs once it had started melting and nailed me in the nose/cheek as I was just walking outside for sail away. Even less cute when I said to the guy with a ball in his hand that it wasn’t funny and I got hit and he half-heartedly apologized. Probably less than half-hearted. Ugh.

[Luckynana]

3 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

We are preparing for our March cruise on Oasis. We just booked dinner at Ramsey’s Hells Kitchen in Miami. 3 weeks tomorrow we board the ship. 

Our friends Carol and Andy will just be getting off the Oasis when you and Lisa and Owen will be boarding.  Carol and Andy were with us on the Bella cruise last year.  Jim and I will be getting on the Beyond the following day.  Graham & Nikki, and Jennifer and Dave will be sailing on our cruise also.😊