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

[h20skibum]

So one project I got assigned this week was to replace the climbing wall on the grandkids play set.  Monday morning I went to look at it, and found several rotted boards. 

 

So after a few measurements, it was off to Lowes for some treated lumber.  It has been a while since I bought lumber, but I couldn’t believe how expensive it still is, and the poor quality.  I must have looked through 100 pieces to find the seven pieces I needed to cut for the project. 

 

$120 of lumber looks like this. 

 

 

The new wall went up yesterday, but the new climbing holds didn’t get delivered till late yesterday.  

 

 

The new holds went on this morning. And since we watched the grandkids after school, it has already been kid tested and kid approved. 

 

[Luckynana]

33 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

Thanks, pretty much back to normal. After I had lunch I walked the track a couple of times. Wasn’t sure if it would bother my back so I only did a couple laps. All was fine.

 

Thanks everyone. It was really painful, but was much better the next day.

Glad to hear you are feeling better!!!

31 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Yes, Laura has been, but I haven’t. 

2 sets of neighbors, and a ton of past sailing friends are joining us. 

Very nice!!!

3 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

$120 of lumber looks like this. 

 

 

Well done, Grandpa Mark!!!😉

The price of lumber and all things related is horrific.  

[Luckynana]

Gas was $4.32 a gallon here today.  Good Lord!!☹️

[John&LaLa]

11 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

So one project I got assigned this week was to replace the climbing wall on the grandkids play set.  Monday morning I went to look at it, and found several rotted boards. 

 

So after a few measurements, it was off to Lowes for some treated lumber.  It has been a while since I bought lumber, but I couldn’t believe how expensive it still is, and the poor quality.  I must have looked through 100 pieces to find the seven pieces I needed to cut for the project. 

 

$120 of lumber looks like this. 

 

 

The new wall went up yesterday, but the new climbing holds didn’t get delivered till late yesterday.  

 

 

The new holds went on this morning. And since we watched the grandkids after school, it has already been kid tested and kid approved. 

 

 

What was wrong with old climbing holds

[John&LaLa]

3 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

Gas was $4.32 a gallon here today.  Good Lord!!☹️

 

$3.85 here.

 

Oops, down to $3.79 now

Edited May 4, 2022 by John&LaLa

[dbancroft]

7 hours ago, Arzeena said:

We are also on that Oasis sailing.

FCCs from previous cancelled sailings.

We are also using an FCC from our Feb 2020 Anthem shortened cruise.

[Luckynana]

15 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

$3.85 here.

 

Oops, down to $3.79 now

I don't understand why ours is up to $4.32 here in N.J.   It was around $4.15 a few days ago, and I sure wasn't happy about that!  Prices fluctuated as we left Naples and traveled home by car.  I was shocked to see NJ was so much higher than Naples.  I guess it's probably due to our wonderful Governor here.😫

[Luckynana]

SURVIVOR tonight!  I sure hope it's not political tonight...just sayin...

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Yes, Laura has been, but I haven’t. 

2 sets of neighbors, and a ton of past sailing friends are joining us. 

You are going to an awesome destination.

[Ocean Boy]

8 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

SURVIVOR tonight!  I sure hope it's not political tonight...just sayin...

I'm watching. I was hoping they would start off with more of what happened last week.

[Sunshine3601]

1 hour ago, lenquixote66 said:

Same weather here.Tomorrow it will be sunny,rain on Friday and Saturday and heavy winds on Sunday.

Same forecast here.  Hoping weather will better Sunday for Mothers Day!

[Sunshine3601]

19 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

I don't understand why ours is up to $4.32 here in N.J.   It was around $4.15 a few days ago, and I sure wasn't happy about that!  Prices fluctuated as we left Naples and traveled home by car.  I was shocked to see NJ was so much higher than Naples.  I guess it's probably due to our wonderful Governor here.😫

I wonder too why the huge increase in last 2 weeks here in PA.  Gas was around $4.15 2 weeks ago, end of last week jumped to $4.30 yesterday I paid $4.47.   

[Sunshine3601]

1 hour ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Yes, Laura has been, but I haven’t. 

2 sets of neighbors, and a ton of past sailing friends are joining us. 

Bermuda is one nice island.   Sounds like it will be a great cruise!

[reallyitsmema]

12 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

I'm watching. I was hoping they would start off with more of what happened last week.

 

Bruins and Celtics being in the playoffs is really messing up my tv viewing schedule.

[h20skibum]

46 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

What was wrong with old climbing holds

Nothing.  They just wanted something more colorful. 

[h20skibum]

8 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

I wonder too why the huge increase in last 2 weeks here in PA.  Gas was around $4.15 2 weeks ago, end of last week jumped to $4.30 yesterday I paid $4.47.   

Same on our end of the state.  Fortunately we are only a couple miles from Ohio where it is $0.40 to $0.50 cheaper per gallon.

[Ocean Boy]

9 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said:

 

Bruins and Celtics being in the playoffs is really messing up my tv viewing schedule.

I would have liked to have seen Tori get voted our last week. Next Wednesday night I have an Advanced Cardiac Life Support recertification so I'll be missing Survivor again.

[Lionesss]

Gas in Vienna Ohio $4.15. Gas on Ohio turnpike today $4.12. 

[Ocean Boy]

I liked Omar, the veterinarian, but do not appreciate the lie he told about Hai.😏

[reallyitsmema]

9 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

I would have liked to have seen Tori get voted our last week. Next Wednesday night I have an Advanced Cardiac Life Support recertification so I'll be missing Survivor again.

 

I will see next Wednesday but will be on Quantum the week after.  DVR is set though, so will catch up once we get back.

[Ocean Boy]

3 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said:

 

I will see next Wednesday but will be on Quantum the week after.  DVR is set though, so will catch up once we get back.

Awesome having a cruise coming up. Where is it going?

[Lionesss]

Something posted from a current Allure cruiser. (I just deleted)
 

 

I guess I should be careful posting from another social media site.

 

But, I deleted it.

 

But a person on the allure said B2B cruisers no longer need to have a COVID test between cruises.

 

Did not want to break the CC rules.

 

 

 

Edited May 5, 2022 by Lionesss

[reallyitsmema]

2 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Awesome having a cruise coming up. Where is it going?

 

We are going to Alaska, round trip from Seattle.  Flying in a few days early to see a little more of Seattle and then headed to Icy Strait Point, Skagway, Juneau and Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier.

 

We haven't cruised since February 2020, so really can't wait.  We thought we were cancelling because of my Mom, but my siblings are stepping up and told us to go while we can.

[Ocean Boy]

1 minute ago, Lionesss said:

Something posted from a current Allure cruiser. 
 

 

 

Wow, I'm surprised.

[Ocean Boy]

Just now, reallyitsmema said:

 

We are going to Alaska, round trip from Seattle.  Flying in a few days early to see a little more of Seattle and then headed to Icy Strait Point, Skagway, Juneau and Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier.

 

We haven't cruised since February 2020, so really can't wait.  We thought we were cancelling because of my Mom, but my siblings are stepping up and told us to go while we can.

Great! It feels so good to be back out to sea.