The ODYSSEY and the ECSTASY Live Oct 23-31

[island lady]

2 minutes ago, mo&fran said:

WE have 4 booked the end on January.  Also , 3 in October.  All on Allure.

 

Nice!  🙂  

 

We have "just a few" booked as well.  😉 

[Ocean Boy]

55 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

  I mentioned how we never encountered anyone in the hallways.  Susan says it is because some people sleep on vacation. 

 

That is a good thing as early mornings would be no where near as enjoyable if everyone got up.

[Ocean Boy]

This has been a great 8 days on this thread. Thanks for doing this. Safe travels home.

[Ozark_Kid]

10 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

My all time fave frozen drink.  How did you like it?  I've had it where both "flavors" were vertical, not horizontal like yours was.

I don’t think I have seen them horizontal.  They are good.

[Ocean Boy]

11 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

My all time fave frozen drink.  How did you like it?  I've had it where both "flavors" were vertical, not horizontal like yours was.

We agree!

 

22 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

I don’t think I have seen them horizontal.  They are good.

I may have to give it a try. C.C. is great for getting drink recommendations.🙂

[h20skibum]

1 hour ago, mo&fran said:

Elevators not too full either.

I would not know.  We haven’t been in one. 

[h20skibum]

44 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

This has been a great 8 days on this thread. Thanks for doing this. Safe travels home.

Hey, don’t get me off here too early!!!   I still have today, and tomorrow because of the late flight. 

[h20skibum]

Sunrise pictures from this morning.  I can’t believe how calm the sea has been this trip.  I sometimes see bigger waves on our little lake. 

Our location at sunrise

 

 

It was shining through the “big ball”

 

 

These wake views were especially nice this morning 

 

 

 

[h20skibum]

This sunrise picture with the smoke reminds me to give a shorts update. 

 

Our laundry came back, and unfortunately, all the soot stains in Susan’s new white shorts did not come out.  The same for her shirt.  
 

She is hoping they will come out if she treats them, after we get home.  Here is to hoping so. She has been known to work miracles. 
 

But sometimes those miracles involve shopping and my charge card. 😂

 

[h20skibum]

Did some more wandering around the ship for random things. 
 

The bookless library. 
 

 

I may have to donate a book.  I brought two to read, and find I have spent time writing instead of reading. 
 

 

Some random wall artwork

 

 

I thought Two70 would be decorated for the Halloween bash tonight.  Nothing but sea views this morning. 
 

 

And now for random useful/useless information #7?  The room safe will accommodate a tablet as big as my iPad Air 4. I don’t think anything bigger would fit. 
 

[h20skibum]

Now, I am back to my happy place.  
 

A lime and coconut. 
 

 

My wife tells me I need to drink another one of these.  She says the grandkids would like these buckets 

 

Such a good wife to encourage me to have another. 😂😂

[Biker19]

18 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

Our laundry came back, and unfortunately, all the soot stains in Susan’s new white shorts did not come out.  

Time to ask for some OBC. 

[crewsweeper]

23 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

This sunrise picture with the smoke reminds me to give a shorts update. 

😉

 

Our laundry came back, and unfortunately, all the soot stains in Susan’s new white shorts did not come out.  The same for her shirt.  
 

She is hoping they will come out if she treats them, after we get home.  Here is to hoping so. She has been known to work miracles. 
 

But sometimes those miracles involve shopping and my charge card. 😂

 

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.😉

[dani negreanu]

35 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

Our laundry came back, and unfortunately, all the soot stains in Susan’s new white shorts did not come out.  The same for her shirt.  
 

She is hoping they will come out if she treats them, after we get home.  Here is to hoping so. She has been known to work miracles. 
 

But sometimes those miracles involve shopping and my charge card. 😂

 

 

That's my bet 😉 It is hard to treat stains after they've already been treated....

 

17 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

Time to ask for some OBC. 

 

+ 1 👍

 

9 minutes ago, crewsweeper said:

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.😉

 

 + 1 👍, see above...

[h20skibum]

I continue to do my part.  I had to get a red cup this time. 

 

Someone I cruise with a lot…. I won’t mention her name😀….always said she didn’t like sea days because there wasn’t much to do.  
 

Me, I always like a relaxing sea day.   This is the first trip she has said “I really like these sea days.  They are so relaxing!”

 

 I can see maybe a TA in a future cruise plan. 

 

[h20skibum]

Spent another sea day relaxing in the Solarium.  It was nice and peaceful, until we sailed through a thunder and lightning storm.  Then, all the outdoor pool people rushed in. 

 

Returned our pool towels for the last time.  Of course, if you want to keep them, Royal is more than happy to add them to your sea pass account

 

 

Speaking of sea pass accounts, ours was waiting for us in the cabin.  When Susan saw the bottom line, she said “That’s all?”   So now we are headed out to make some purchases for the grandkids.   And I hear there is a 2 for $20 t-shirt sale too. 😂😂

[jagsfan]

4 hours ago, h20skibum said:

This sunrise picture with the smoke reminds me to give a shorts update. 

 

Our laundry came back, and unfortunately, all the soot stains in Susan’s new white shorts did not come out.  The same for her shirt.  
 

She is hoping they will come out if she treats them, after we get home.  Here is to hoping so. She has been known to work miracles. 
 

But sometimes those miracles involve shopping and my charge card. 😂

 

OxyClean has worked miracles for us. 
With detergent and a stint in the washer, even old stains have disappeared. 

[h20skibum]

Well, instead of the 2 for $20 t-shirts, I got a hat/t-shirt Odyssey Inaugural Season combo for a few bucks more.  
 

Also picked up a couple turtles the grands will love.  

 

It is almost like we are in a race. We just passed this one. 
 

 

And the Carnival ship is gaining on us.  They must be in a hurry to get rid of their passengers. 🤣🤣

 

 

When we were in buying our stuff, the couple ahead of us was loading up on almost one of each of the trinkets in the shop.  $479 for them.  And they don’t have bags for your purchases now, so their arms were loaded. 

 

Edited October 30, 2021 by h20skibum

[Sea Dog]

Great stuff Mark. I too am a big fan of the Miami Vice. Delicious.

[BecciBoo]

8 hours ago, h20skibum said:

 

She is hoping they will come out if she treats them, after we get home.  Here is to hoping so. She has been known to work miracles. 

 

Fels-Naptha soap, in the laundry isle.  It is a miracle.

Edited October 30, 2021 by BecciBoo

[Luckynana]

8 hours ago, h20skibum said:

This sunrise picture with the smoke reminds me to give a shorts update. 

 

Our laundry came back, and unfortunately, all the soot stains in Susan’s new white shorts did not come out.  The same for her shirt.  
 

She is hoping they will come out if she treats them, after we get home.  Here is to hoping so. She has been known to work miracles. 
 

But sometimes those miracles involve shopping and my charge card. 😂

 

Is Royal going to compensate for the clothes that have been ruined?

[aloni]

On 10/29/2021 at 5:40 PM, dani negreanu said:

 

I think IFly is available only on Quantum class (Quantum, Anthem, Ovation, Spectrum, Odyssey).

 

Dani , Shavua Tov,  I know that it is only on the Quantum class but do they charge on all the Quantum ships?

[dani negreanu]

16 minutes ago, aloni said:

Dani , Shavua Tov,  I know that it is only on the Quantum class but do they charge on all the Quantum ships?

 

Shavua Tov to u 2, Alon.

 

Sorry I've misunderstood your question.

 

Last time I was on a Quantum class ship (Anthem) was 6 years ago, and then it was free....

 

That's what I've found on RC's site (26$ per one minute) --

FEES MAY APPLY

Fees apply on sailings departing from UK, CHINA, SINGAPORE, CARIBBEAN, and ALASKA. Prices are subject to change.

 

If you're already booked on a Quantum class ship, I'd suggest to go to the Cruise Planner, book it for a moment, and see what they charge (or if they charge 😉). 

 

[h20skibum]

Breaking news……

 

We have diverted course to assist a vessel in distress 

 

Rescue operations are underway now. 
 

Our current location

 

Rescue boats and rafts now in the water.  It appears to be a large yacht 

 

 

 

[Kathscof]

Oh no! I’m glad y’all can help!  Though sometimes I feel like if you have to participate in helping, they should share the details haha