Ipeeinthepools Posted May 9, 2022 #2276 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Thanks for the live review. It will go down as a classic CC live review. Safe travels home. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted May 9, 2022 #2277 Share Posted May 9, 2022 14 minutes ago, ecslady said: Enjoy your family time. Please post when you get back to the US with a recap so we know you made it safe and sound. I will miss the daily update & especially the photos. I hope your claim with Celebrity is successful. What a shame they stopped the B2B testing a week late for you especially as you didn’t feel ill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Redking Posted May 9, 2022 #2278 Share Posted May 9, 2022 48 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: I wanted to thank all of you who have been along for this journey. I think it is time to bring this live post to an end. I've loved all the chatter and "of topic" discussions. I've added about 15 books to be wish list. I really feel like we have made some good friends here and hope our paths cross at some. The rest of our times is going to mostly be family time. Our Great Nephew who is 4 had a 45 minute chat with me. I'm blown way by his maturity and learned about every super hero that has ever existed. Happy Sailing Jim and Iain A bientot Jim and Iain. Loved following along and looking forward to your next Live. Safe onward travels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSAtlantic Posted May 9, 2022 #2279 Share Posted May 9, 2022 This has been a pleasure to follow along with. Please enjoy the rest of your family time and let us know you are safely back home. Until next time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratford1950 Posted May 9, 2022 #2280 Share Posted May 9, 2022 On 4/30/2022 at 12:43 PM, JeanieC,Aston said: Hi I have just returned home from this cruise,and whilst it is awful what happened to Jim. I have to disagree with the comments that passengers are irresponsible in not social distancing….there was no where to social distance,,,there was 2600 people on this cruise,almost pre COVID levels. Add in the fact the ship was grossly undermanned didn’t help,,,instead of people filling the MDR,from as early as 18:00 people were given bleepers and going back into the bars,,causing overcrowded. Instead of spreading the diners about everyone was crowded in small areas. It was taking an hour in the MDR to be served a Eggs Benedict,,,there was no in and out. There was no floor waiters in bars meaning people crowding around the bar. With respect to Jim who could relax in RS and social distance in Luminea,,or eat breakfast in his suite dining area…..those of us in steerage had to crowd in MDR or OV. There wasn’t the option to spend hours in our cabin jacuzzi….LoL!! Either this level of passengers is excepted or Celebrity goes belly up. Tell you the truth I was more concerned with dropping standards more than 30 people catching COVID. It’s interesting to read your comments. My wife and I finished 12 nights on the Equinox May6. By the end there were 35 passengers announced as positive on the cruise, one of which was my brother who had 2 boosters. That of course wrecked the rest of the cruise for the remaining members of our party since we were tested between 6:20am and 7:15 and then we had to wait to hear the results. All 4 of us remained negative but we were relegated to ordering from room service. I take exception to some of your comments about social distancing…we had people coming right up to us in line for the MDR they didn’t try to distance. In the elevators we’d get in an empty one with our masks on and by the time our ride was over the car would be packed with nobody else wearing a mask. The hot tubs are small on the Equinox so 4 people pretty much fills it up…that didn’t stop 4 or more people from crowding in constantly. Finally the casino…it was mandatory to wear a mask which was great however in the casino bar not a person ever had a mask on when we were there and nobody said wear a mask please. Celebrity moved too quickly by reducing protocols but I personally saw few people trying to be careful. I say this as my brother is stuck in Fort Lauderdale until Thursday before he can fly home. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cachouonacruise Posted May 9, 2022 #2281 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Thank-you very much Jim for the live review and all the beautiful pictures you took the time to take and post. I really enjoyed following you and Lain on this journey. P.s. as usual, you are almost a living cruise encyclopedia. I learn so much from all the information you share on the Boards. A huge thank-you and best wishes fir a healthy living until your next cruise and live review! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stem to Stern Posted May 9, 2022 #2282 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Thank you for another great report. Loved all of the photos. Happy sailing to both of you as well!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluwes Posted May 9, 2022 #2283 Share Posted May 9, 2022 A huge round of applause from us for this thread. We’ve been following along from, well almost day one, we were slightly late to the party… Have a great end to your vacation, and eventually a safe trip home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanieC,Aston Posted May 9, 2022 #2284 Share Posted May 9, 2022 9 minutes ago, Stratford1950 said: It’s interesting to read your comments. My wife and I finished 12 nights on the Equinox May6. By the end there were 35 passengers announced as positive on the cruise, one of which was my brother who had 2 boosters. That of course wrecked the rest of the cruise for the remaining members of our party since we were tested between 6:20am and 7:15 and then we had to wait to hear the results. All 4 of us remained negative but we were relegated to ordering from room service. I take exception to some of your comments about social distancing…we had people coming right up to us in line for the MDR they didn’t try to distance. In the elevators we’d get in an empty one with our masks on and by the time our ride was over the car would be packed with nobody else wearing a mask. The hot tubs are small on the Equinox so 4 people pretty much fills it up…that didn’t stop 4 or more people from crowding in constantly. Finally the casino…it was mandatory to wear a mask which was great however in the casino bar not a person ever had a mask on when we were there and nobody said wear a mask please. Celebrity moved too quickly by reducing protocols but I personally saw few people trying to be careful. I say this as my brother is stuck in Fort Lauderdale until Thursday before he can fly home. 9 minutes ago, Stratford1950 said: It’s interesting to read your comments. My wife and I finished 12 nights on the Equinox May6. By the end there were 35 passengers announced as positive on the cruise, one of which was my brother who had 2 boosters. That of course wrecked the rest of the cruise for the remaining members of our party since we were tested between 6:20am and 7:15 and then we had to wait to hear the results. All 4 of us remained negative but we were relegated to ordering from room service. I take exception to some of your comments about social distancing…we had people coming right up to us in line for the MDR they didn’t try to distance. In the elevators we’d get in an empty one with our masks on and by the time our ride was over the car would be packed with nobody else wearing a mask. The hot tubs are small on the Equinox so 4 people pretty much fills it up…that didn’t stop 4 or more people from crowding in constantly. Finally the casino…it was mandatory to wear a mask which was great however in the casino bar not a person ever had a mask on when we were there and nobody said wear a mask please. Celebrity moved too quickly by reducing protocols but I personally saw few people trying to be careful. I say this as my brother is stuck in Fort Lauderdale until Thursday before he can fly home. Take exception all you like,the fact was there were 2600 passengers not to mention crew on that ship and social distancing was very hard to do. Did you not go to the Silent Disco,the party nights every night in the foyer,the apassport Bar and Martini Bar was packed,did you not go into the Craft Social on the nights of the football matches. Did you not notice that due to shortage of staff only half the dining rooms was open and dinners were squashed in whilst dozens of tables were left empty. Did you not notice everyone packed into the Martini Bar with bleepers waiting for seats in the MDR. Most of all haven’t you noticed that the UK has done away with social distancing ,mask wearing……going on cruises from the UK and expecting them to to be like cruises last summer is not going to happen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratford1950 Posted May 9, 2022 #2285 Share Posted May 9, 2022 9 minutes ago, JeanieC,Aston said: Take exception all you like,the fact was there were 2600 passengers not to mention crew on that ship and social distancing was very hard to do. Did you not go to the Silent Disco,the party nights every night in the foyer,the apassport Bar and Martini Bar was packed,did you not go into the Craft Social on the nights of the football matches. Did you not notice that due to shortage of staff only half the dining rooms was open and dinners were squashed in whilst dozens of tables were left empty. Did you not notice everyone packed into the Martini Bar with bleepers waiting for seats in the MDR. Most of all haven’t you noticed that the UK has done away with social distancing ,mask wearing……going on cruises from the UK and expecting them to to be like cruises last summer is not going to happen. As we like to say in Stratford we think thou dost protest too much…try accepting that many people simply do not do the right thing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare asnaleah Posted May 9, 2022 #2286 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Thank you Jim. Best of everything to you and Iain. I hope to see you on board some day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted May 9, 2022 #2287 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Thank you for another outstanding review Great photos, commentary, information, and "allowing us in". Safe travels as you head home. Looking forward to what comes next! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Dukes Posted May 9, 2022 #2288 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Thanks for sharing your trip with us. Glad you are both better. Enjoy your family time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike981 Posted May 9, 2022 #2289 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Once again showing what a class act both of you are and that you exude such positivity. Truly a wonderful trip report, I'll miss you guys. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted May 9, 2022 #2290 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Thank you Jim. I enjoyed your live post a lot. Learnt a lot from you and all the people who posted. Stay well, have a safe rest of the vacation and a safe flight back home. I hope we meet you and Iain on a future cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amcco Posted May 9, 2022 #2291 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Thanks for sharing your journey with us! Have a wonderful visit with family and safe travels home! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bjahil47 Posted May 10, 2022 #2292 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Thank you for sharing your adventures with us! Enjoy the rest of your trip and safe travels home! Bonnie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted May 10, 2022 #2293 Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: I wanted to thank all of you who have been along for this journey. I think it is time to bring this live post to an end. Jim & Iian, Glad that you both are enjoying some quality time with family. I look forward to following along on your next adventure. Edited May 10, 2022 by DaKahuna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunzini Posted May 10, 2022 #2294 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Jim, thanks so much to you and Iian for sharing your wonderful adventure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az4ship Posted May 10, 2022 #2295 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Thanks again for the wonderful adventure. Enjoyed reading this every day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzzzinma Posted May 10, 2022 #2296 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Thank you for a wonderful trip report. Hope to meet you sometime. Bob and Carolyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted May 10, 2022 #2297 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. I hope you have a wonderful visit with family in Scotland and a safe and uneventful trip home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkystheLimit Posted May 10, 2022 #2298 Share Posted May 10, 2022 There is a country song that says "you're gonna miss this, you're gonna want this back". That's the way I feel about this thread. Thank you for all of your time and energy spent to share so much of your travels with all of us. Blessings for a wonderful time with family and safe travels home. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted May 10, 2022 #2299 Share Posted May 10, 2022 9 hours ago, ecslady said: Enjoy your family time. Please post when you get back to the US with a recap so we know you made it safe and sound. Just thinking the same… Enjoy the remaining time with your family, safe onward journey…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scottishclover Posted May 10, 2022 #2300 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Thank you so much for sharing your travels. Enjoy the rest of your time in Scotland visiting family. Wellies and waterproofs at the ready! ☔️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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