Rare Clay Clayton Posted September 29, 2022 Author #26 Share Posted September 29, 2022 We have completed all our necessary documentation (Verifly for American Airlines, Verifly for Holland American, and ArriveCAN for our 9/30/22 flight) and some that was mandatory until last Monday when Canada relaxed their covid procedures (ArriveCan for the Cruise and negative covid test for the cruise). We could’ve skipped having our test proctored, but since we wanted to take one anyway before leaving home and it was paid for and couldn’t be refunded we went ahead with it being proctored over the inner webs by WM Life Centers of Canada. Great communication, friendly and professional proctor, inexpensive (CAN$25/US$18 total for a dual appointment for both of us), and negative. Just checked in for our flights tomorrow-had to tweet with AA as somehow my Global Entry number had been entered wrong so my first pass didn’t have TSA Pre✅ on it. Given we need to be at the airport no later than 5 am with it, I really didn’t want to loose another hour of sleep to get there at 4! So except for taking out the trash, turning off the water & water heater and locking the door….. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted September 29, 2022 #27 Share Posted September 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Clay Clayton said: Thanks but to find them in my size (3XLT) is tough and when I do, I figure for$105 I can be chilly for a few days. Now if I was going on an Antarctic Expedition Cruise, it would be a different story!😂 Yes an expense, I think mine was about that price in Canadian dollars. I rarely use it. You could take the opportunity to buy one of the world famous Cowichan sweaters while you are in the area. They aren't cheap but are very warm even when wet. Enjoy your trip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeriGail Posted September 29, 2022 #28 Share Posted September 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Clay Clayton said: Thanks but to find them in my size (3XLT) is tough and when I do, I figure for$105 I can be chilly for a few days. Now if I was going on an Antarctic Expedition Cruise, it would be a different story!😂 Bombas has 3XL (although not tall) Merino wool shirts for $74. Men's Merino Wool Crew Neck Long Sleeve T-Shirt – Bombas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted September 29, 2022 Author #29 Share Posted September 29, 2022 1 hour ago, JeriGail said: Bombas has 3XL (although not tall) Merino wool shirts for $74. Men's Merino Wool Crew Neck Long Sleeve T-Shirt – Bombas Thanks but I don’t really need one. Unless you’re booking (and paying for) me on an Expedition cruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted September 29, 2022 #30 Share Posted September 29, 2022 3 hours ago, Clay Clayton said: We have completed all our necessary documentation (Verifly for American Airlines, Verifly for Holland American, and ArriveCAN for our 9/30/22 flight) and some that was mandatory until last Monday when Canada relaxed their covid procedures (ArriveCan for the Cruise and negative covid test for the cruise). We could’ve skipped having our test proctored, but since we wanted to take one anyway before leaving home and it was paid for and couldn’t be refunded we went ahead with it being proctored over the inner webs by WM Life Centers of Canada. Great communication, friendly and professional proctor, inexpensive (CAN$25/US$18 total for a dual appointment for both of us), and negative. Just checked in for our flights tomorrow-had to tweet with AA as somehow my Global Entry number had been entered wrong so my first pass didn’t have TSA Pre✅ on it. Given we need to be at the airport no later than 5 am with it, I really didn’t want to loose another hour of sleep to get there at 4! So except for taking out the trash, turning off the water & water heater and locking the door….. Safe Travels! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not in ks anymore Posted September 29, 2022 #31 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Hi Clay & Mike, We'll be joining you on the Hawaii leg of your journey, but will follow your Alaska cruise as we pack. We also enjoy trivia so I'm sure we'll meet onboard. Safe travels on your way to Vancouver! Carla & Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted September 29, 2022 Author #32 Share Posted September 29, 2022 1 hour ago, not in ks anymore said: Hi Clay & Mike, We'll be joining you on the Hawaii leg of your journey, but will follow your Alaska cruise as we pack. We also enjoy trivia so I'm sure we'll meet onboard. Safe travels on your way to Vancouver! Carla & Keith Look forward to you joining us! Safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted September 29, 2022 #33 Share Posted September 29, 2022 5 hours ago, Clay Clayton said: So except for taking out the trash, turning off the water & water heater and locking the door….. All so necessary! I will be following along and am interested in your perspectives of your cruise. Safe and uneventful travel wishes for you in order to join the ship! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetcbl Posted September 29, 2022 #34 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Will look forward to following along…thanks for “taking us along” again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted September 30, 2022 #35 Share Posted September 30, 2022 You made me laugh with your getting up at 4:15am. That would be sleeping in for me on a work day. Enjoy your cruise. Looking for to hearing about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted September 30, 2022 Author #36 Share Posted September 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Florida_gal_50 said: You made me laugh with your getting up at 4:15am. That would be sleeping in for me on a work day. Enjoy your cruise. Looking for to hearing about it. What is this work of which you speak? 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted September 30, 2022 #37 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Just now, Clay Clayton said: What is this work of which you speak? I work in an office but it takes a while to get there and I don’t like to be rushed. I usually get up at 4 unless I take my lunch then it’s 3:45. Not taking my lunch in much. I like to get in early because no one is there. If I’m lucky I get home by 5. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted September 30, 2022 Author #38 Share Posted September 30, 2022 5:20 am😳At the airport for the first leg of our adventure…hoping it’s not very (at least today) 🤞 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Boston Posted September 30, 2022 #39 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Safe travels! I’ll be following along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted September 30, 2022 Author #40 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Aboard America headed to Phoenix then on to Seattle and finally to Vancouver presuming we make our Air Canada Flight🤞 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TayanaLorna Posted September 30, 2022 #41 Share Posted September 30, 2022 12 hours ago, Florida_gal_50 said: I work in an office but it takes a while to get there and I don’t like to be rushed. I usually get up at 4 unless I take my lunch then it’s 3:45. Not taking my lunch in much. I like to get in early because no one is there. If I’m lucky I get home by 5. My deepest condolences. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va Girl Posted September 30, 2022 #42 Share Posted September 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Clay Clayton said: Aboard America headed to Phoenix then on to Seattle and finally to Vancouver presuming we make our Air Canada Flight🤞 So glad your flight was a go! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM0115 Posted September 30, 2022 #43 Share Posted September 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Clay Clayton said: Aboard America headed to Phoenix then on to Seattle and finally to Vancouver presuming we make our Air Canada Flight🤞 Hopefully all will go smoothly! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBGuy Posted September 30, 2022 #44 Share Posted September 30, 2022 14 hours ago, Clay Clayton said: What is this work of which you speak? Work the modern name for a quaint practice that dates back many many generations. Its main purpose is to keep the little people in their place. It used to be called Indentured Servitude. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LindaS272 Posted September 30, 2022 #45 Share Posted September 30, 2022 3 hours ago, Clay Clayton said: Aboard America headed to Phoenix then on to Seattle and finally to Vancouver presuming we make our Air Canada Flight🤞 Will wave when you’re in Seattle today! Happy travels—hope it’s an “excellent adventure.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Azulann Posted September 30, 2022 #46 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Clay so glad you are doing this blog on CC. I see you are now flying to Seattle in first Class. Good for for you. Never been on a Holland ship so will be interesting to hear what you and Mike think of your cruise . I will follow you form the Viking Explorer lounge. 😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitchly Posted September 30, 2022 #47 Share Posted September 30, 2022 On 9/29/2022 at 11:14 AM, Clay Clayton said: Roll aboard Is that what they’re called? I’ve been calling them “roller boards,” which frankly makes far less sense. I think I’m having a blonde moment. 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted September 30, 2022 Author #48 Share Posted September 30, 2022 7 hours ago, LindaS272 said: Will wave when you’re in Seattle today! Happy travels—hope it’s an “excellent adventure.” Best hurry. Waiting on our final flight now! But it just got a 40 minute delay…of course after we all but ran to get here as our flight from Phoenix departed almost an hour late due to ATC holds. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchcruz Posted September 30, 2022 #49 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I'm really looking forward to following along. I need a happy diversion!! Enjoy yourselves!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted September 30, 2022 #50 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Welcome to the wet coast Clay. Bright sunshine today. I hope the weather continues for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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