Oasis of the Seas Live - We’ve been Saved by the Bell 🐾🐾 March 12-19, 2023. ​​​​​​​

[Td6462]

14 hours ago, Dadof3gurlz said:

Hello everyone.  I am new to CC but you have all been quoted and referenced many times over the past few years.  I think my user name may give away who I am traveling with on this cruise (and many other adventures over the last 35 years).

Looking forward to meeting you all.

Happy Sailing! I hope you all truly have a blast!

[Sea Dog]

16 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

 

 

I was thinking the same thing.  He forgot the word "each". As in: Making a list of some of each of the cocktails I want to drink on the Bella Cruise.😁

 

I don't know if I can make it through the whole list but I will try. I'm not an alcoholic, I'm a functioning cocktail enthusiast

[HBE4]

2 hours ago, Jimbo said:

I know it was a "We" list but still.😉

 

I guess if you want to leave Wonderland like this it's okay. 🤣

 

That works out to be 4 1/2 cocktails each. Very doable during a long dinner, as Wonderland tends to be if memory serves me correctly (it's been a while).  Two while waiting for dinner, one during dinner & an after dinner drink.

 

Size and strength of each cocktail matters as well. With a lot of ice and/or "fru-fru" ingredients, there might be barely any alcohol in some of those drinks.

 

[molly361]

Just now, Sea Dog said:

I don't know if I can make it through the whole list but I will try. I'm not an alcoholic, I'm a functioning cocktail enthusiast

Lightweight 😇

[barbeyg]

2 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Did I miss the Crescendo?

You didn’t! But I would suggest highlighting in red, so they could try it a number of times. 😁

[akcruz]

We are on the road, almost to FL, just need these rain showers to go away.

 

Greg @Sea Dog, were you able to find out what Bourbons are onboard, one of the discussions on our ride, I couldnt remember.

[HBE4]

12 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

I don't know if I can make it through the whole list but I will try. I'm not an alcoholic, I'm a functioning cocktail enthusiast

 

One of the best benefits to the drink package is trying new drinks.  And if you don't like it, no shame in handing it back or to someone else.  Often times, I'd  have a list too but if I find 1 or 2 drinks I really, really like early on the list, I never make it to the end of the list. 🙂

 

Cheers! 🍻🥂

Edited March 10, 2023 by HBE4

[helen haywood]

Following along for the ride!  Come on down to the sunny Caribbean!!

 

 

[A&L_Ont]

Before the fun started today Owen had to do some remote quizzes for his history teacher. What kind of teacher gives tests and quizzes on Friday of March break.Not kind at all. 

 

Our view now. Drinks have been ordered. 
 

 

Owen ordered food and will now nap until it arrives. 
 

 

[Sea Dog]

8 minutes ago, molly361 said:

Lightweight 😇

 

I won't be after this cruise with John!

 

 

 

5 minutes ago, akcruz said:

We are on the road, almost to FL, just need these rain showers to go away.

 

Greg @Sea Dog, were you able to find out what Bourbons are onboard, one of the discussions on our ride, I couldnt remember.

 

I asked someone who is currently on board. It's not grat. They will have some of the Texas bourbons Balcones which are just ok. I'm not getting my hopes up.

 

1 minute ago, HBE4 said:

 

One of the best benefits to the drink package is trying to new drinks.  And if you don't like it, no shame in handing it back or to someone else.  Often times, I'd  have a list too but if I find 1 or 2 drinks I really, really like early on the list, I never make it to the end of the list. 🙂

 

Cheers! 🍻🥂

 

That's how I look at it. I would be reluctant to try new things if I was paying per drink as I go. This way I'll be more adventuresome.

 

 

[wolfganghowell]

Can't wait to virtually board with you and spend a week laughing at your exploits.  Have a great time.

[Ourusualbeach]

Heading to the de icing station now and then take off.  Just over an hour delay.  Glad we had an early flight as I foresee longer delays as the day goes on. This is the view out my window. 

[John&LaLa]

1 hour ago, The sea calls my name said:

I am 100 steps from A1A in Ormond Beach and I WILL BE GOING SOMEWHERE THIS TIME NEXT YEAR!!!!!! Maybe Bella Part 2.

 

 

I think we'll be down under this time next year.

[John&LaLa]

1 hour ago, Lionesss said:

Oh. I guess I should clarify what I was going to substitute the sea glass for in the event there are slim pickings. 
 

To explain. Awhile back we started throwing all loose change in a jar, then a tupper ware bowl and then a water jug. So I thought. Hmmm. Why don’t we ( me) take it on the cruise. Use it to gamble. And then take and do a sand art on the sandy beach. 
 

 

 

So. I was reminded that slot machines except that money pull do not take coins. 
 

But more importantly. We are not taking all that extra weight in a suitcase. Besides it has to weigh about 15 pounds. 
So now I have to rationalize. 
We do not have to put it in a suitcase. We can use your back pack. 

Not going to happen. 
Time to roll out the coin counter. 
 

Hey!  Asserts for June cruise. 
 

 

Ok. 
Time to accomplish something since spouse due home at 11:30. And he knows how hard I am slaving getting everything ready for our cruise. 
 

Lionesss

10:39 

 

I literally have hundreds of Spin to Win tokens.

 

What's a few more pounds

[Jimbo]

 

3 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

I think we'll be down under this time next year.

They could still join you in Australia on one of those 17 night smaller portion cruises. Open up the invite.

[A&L_Ont]

Cheers to those at home,
Cheers to those on the way,

Cheers to those on the plane, 

Cheers to those that we have lost along the way,

In honor of my Cousin Karl who passed this week. This one is for you. RIP 
 

[NJoynCruisin]

On 12/31/2022 at 11:44 PM, DukeASUGirl said:

 

 

4 hours ago, Lionesss said:

Last night as I was attempting to fall asleep but found it difficult with the anticipation of the “snow storm” but more importantly.  “THE BELLA CRUISE”. I had an idea of something I have often seen and personally experienced while cruising. 
 

Now the medical term is; OEDEMA. 
 

But cruisers know it as; CANKLES. 
 

Yup, swollen ankles. 
 

In the past we have also  had the opportunity to view others who suffer from this malady. 
 

Now causes can vary and are not limited to just a few. 
Namely:

-consumption of mass quantities of salty food

-lack of exercise due to consumption of mass quantities of alcohol, causing one to be stationary, and or inability to walk or even to consume mass quantities of salty  food which a sober person may not do.

So here-in pictured posted is the pre-cruise/travel baseline of my feet with ankles easily visualized. 
 

As time goes on, updates will be presented. 
 

 

These two feet will be a necessary attribute to my reporting during this cruise as well as getting me wherever I need to go. 
 

For example. The track. We are hoping to continue to walk at least once a day and get our steps in. 
 

Ok Enough about feet. 

(But isn’t that a pretty nail polish  color). 
 

More exciting topics to be presented and not limited too. 
Posting cruise compass (😜). 

Chair Hogs

Tips,  not typsy 

Promenade sales

Food porn 

 

Too name a few. 
 

That’s all for now. 
 

lionesss

06:47. 

 

 

 

[John&LaLa]

30 minutes ago, barbeyg said:

You didn’t! But I would suggest highlighting in red, so they could try it a number of times. 😁

 

Can you post the recipe, I can't seem to find it. 

 

Or at least the ingredients

 

Thnx

[A&L_Ont]

9 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Heading to the de icing station now and then take off.  Just over an hour delay.  Glad we had an early flight as I foresee longer delays as the day goes on. This is the view out my window. 

Next up, frosted frozen cocktails. 

[barbeyg]

3 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

In honor of my Cousin Karl who passed this week. This one is for you. RIP 
 

Condolences to your family, Andrew. 

[John&LaLa]

5 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

 

They could still join you in Australia on one of those 17 night smaller portion cruises. Open up the invite.

 

Still not released. Who knows if they actually will.

 

We get about 15-20 new members in our FB group every week. 530 members now, and I know several who don't do FB, plus no kids in that total.

 

But enough about world cruise

[NJoynCruisin]

I have the same issue with swollen legs/feet.  Found a CC thread Cruise Ankles.  It was long but offered lots of ideas.  My favorite was tracing the alphabet with your feet.  I've tried it and it helped a lot.  Looks silly and if you've imbibed too much you won't be able to keep track, May need to start over!

Everyone have fun.  Will follow along and c

Dream about our next one in May.

Edited March 10, 2023 by NJoynCruisin

[h20skibum]

1 hour ago, Lionesss said:

But more importantly. We are not taking all that extra weight in a suitcase. Besides it has to weigh about 15 pounds. 
So now I have to rationalize. 
We do not have to put it in a suitcase. We can use your back pack. 

Putting a large amount of coins in a carry on or backpack will get you some special time with TSA.  
 

Don’t ask how I know.  I just do. 

[barbeyg]

5 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Can you post the recipe, I can't seem to find it. 

 

Or at least the ingredients

 

Thnx

Your wish is my command, my friend. 🙂

[barbeyg]

2 minutes ago, NJoynCruisin said:

I have the same issue.  Found a CC thread Cruise Ankles.  It was long but offered lots of ideas.  My favorite was tracing the alphabet with your feet.  I've tried it and it helped a lot.  Looks silly and if you've imbibed too much you won't be able to keep track, May need to start over!

Everyone have fun.  Will follow along and c

Dream about our next one in May.

Note to self:  try this in the various bars on next cruise, get others to join in. Should be fun.