Rare twangster Posted April 20, 2023 Author #101 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Made it to the airport. A local Pinnacle who I call my land genie took me to the airport. I paid him in BlockCoin. I had an extra Wonder block so I used it as currency to pay for my ride. 🤣 Speaking of blocks, I'm trading another extra block for a Radiance block that I arranged in the roll call. That means I'm flying both ways with a crystal block. There has been reports of some people having extra screening as a result of the blocks. Apparently some x-ray machines can't identify what it is. I left mine easy to access in my carry-on should the need arise but I went through TSA Pre without any issues. I had forgotten about it actually. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 20, 2023 Author #102 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Looks like my minimum bids weren't successful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 21, 2023 #103 Share Posted April 21, 2023 1 hour ago, twangster said: Looks like my minimum bids weren't successful Denials are coming the day before sailing now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tree_skier Posted April 21, 2023 #104 Share Posted April 21, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Biker19 said: Denials are coming the day before sailing now? My last two had denials came the day before but with the caveat that it would be considered by ship staff and they could contact me up until the evening of embarkation day. Nothing came of the caveat but... Edited April 21, 2023 by Tree_skier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 21, 2023 Author #105 Share Posted April 21, 2023 22 minutes ago, Biker19 said: Denials are coming the day before sailing now? It's been sold out and off the website for a bit now, but I'm surprised too in case of no shows. Unless bidding low is a factor. Maybe they are holding onto some high bids just in case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted April 21, 2023 #106 Share Posted April 21, 2023 4 hours ago, twangster said: Made it to the airport. A local Pinnacle who I call my land genie took me to the airport. I paid him in BlockCoin. I had an extra Wonder block so I used it as currency to pay for my ride. 🤣 Speaking of blocks, I'm trading another extra block for a Radiance block that I arranged in the roll call. That means I'm flying both ways with a crystal block. There has been reports of some people having extra screening as a result of the blocks. Apparently some x-ray machines can't identify what it is. I left mine easy to access in my carry-on should the need arise but I went through TSA Pre without any issues. I had forgotten about it actually. Are you in Galveston yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 21, 2023 Author #107 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Almost there... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 21, 2023 Author #108 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Uber rates to Galveston 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 21, 2023 Author #109 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Lyft is costing me $90 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted April 21, 2023 #110 Share Posted April 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Biker19 said: Denials are coming the day before sailing now? Yup, we got our denial confirmations today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 21, 2023 Author #111 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Made it to Galveston. Staying at the Candlewood Suites. Found it online for $83 so I wasn't expecting much but it's fine. Comes with a kitchen, recently renovated, ice cold A/C, free wifi. With a late arrival it's perfect for my needs. Plus there is a Target next door for any forgotten items. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted April 21, 2023 #112 Share Posted April 21, 2023 26 minutes ago, twangster said: Made it to Galveston. Staying at the Candlewood Suites. Found it online for $83 so I wasn't expecting much but it's fine. Comes with a kitchen, recently renovated, ice cold A/C, free wifi. With a late arrival it's perfect for my needs. Plus there is a Target next door for any forgotten items. At least it's not a fri or sat with sky high rates. I was thinking it's almost not worth going to Galveston tonight you got in so late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted April 21, 2023 #113 Share Posted April 21, 2023 8 hours ago, twangster said: It's been sold out and off the website for a bit now, but I'm surprised too in case of no shows. I don't think denials were based on inventory - they seemed to all come 4-8PM on sail away day with the pre-denial mentioned by @Tree_skier (a separate message) a couple of days out. Maybe the on board Royal Up wins (very rare anyway) were too much of a hassle (and perhaps folks complained about it) and RCI did away with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 21, 2023 Author #114 Share Posted April 21, 2023 I had been eyeing a line of thunderstorms above Houston hoping they wouldn't impact my flight. They didn't. Overnight those thunderstorms rolled over the area making for a noisy night. Fortunately they are nearly through and should be by the time I head to the terminal. They did wake me up a few times though. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 21, 2023 Author #115 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Looks like our ship has come in. Radiance is almost at the pier! marinetraffic.com: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 21, 2023 Author #116 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Uber and Lyft rates this morning: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 21, 2023 Author #117 Share Posted April 21, 2023 I must be getting old. Since yesterday I've been getting notifications to answer the health questions but the check in button has been replaced by a boarding button. All that does is bring up my Set Sail. I can't find a way to reach the health questions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleyandGus Posted April 21, 2023 #118 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Have a great time on your cruise! You got my husband interested in celestial photography- he’s not really good at it yet, but he’s trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 21, 2023 Author #119 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Muster videos complete. Is it time yet? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 21, 2023 Author #120 Share Posted April 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, StanleyandGus said: Have a great time on your cruise! You got my husband interested in celestial photography- he’s not really good at it yet, but he’s trying. I'm hoping for at least one good night to try some star pics. I wasn't very good at first and learn a little with each attempt. Some attempts leave a lot to be desired even to this day. 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted April 21, 2023 #121 Share Posted April 21, 2023 43 minutes ago, twangster said: I must be getting old. Since yesterday I've been getting notifications to answer the health questions but the check in button has been replaced by a boarding button. All that does is bring up my Set Sail. I can't find a way to reach the health questions. Then, what is the health button at the bottom right for? Maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 21, 2023 Author #122 Share Posted April 21, 2023 1 minute ago, h20skibum said: Then, what is the health button at the bottom right for? Maybe? CDC required verbiage about how dangerous the virus is and what to do if feel sick, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 21, 2023 Author #123 Share Posted April 21, 2023 The health questions are not a big deal. Theyll ask me them at check in. It will add 30 seconds to check in. Here is what the health button provides: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted April 21, 2023 Author #124 Share Posted April 21, 2023 (edited) Here is the view that $83 buys you. I think it's a local recycle drop off. Somewhere on the other side of the transformers on the utility pole is the ship. Storms have moved out. Looks like a great day. Edited April 21, 2023 by twangster 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilkySal Posted April 21, 2023 #125 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Bon Voyage! We'll make a similar trip on Radiance in 2024!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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