LIVE from the Celebration 1/14-1/21…

[Jamman54]

4 minutes ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Over lunch, I explained to Mr. Megan that Jamman and Patti are getting Cheers! He said he has to start his liver tonight with some crown and cokes. Ya gotta train to maintain with The Tribe! 

I started training last night. Once we hit Georgia tomorrow afternoon, I'll workout each day up until the cruise. Patti may do some light weights pre cruise, but she's an unknown entity once the cruise starts. 

[BohJang]

 I purchased Mr. BohJang's Bottomless Bubbles today.  Ultimately it is for the best, but no Cheers for me.  BOO

[MeganGC1983]

2 minutes ago, Jamman54 said:

I started training last night. Once we hit Georgia tomorrow afternoon, I'll workout each day up until the cruise. Patti may do some light weights pre cruise, but she's an unknown entity once the cruise starts. 

Winners train; losers complain. Patti has an inner-champion in there like Baker, I feel it. 

Edited January 10 by MeganGC1983

[MeganGC1983]

Had to pick up equipment for tonight’s training session. Apparently, I’m pulling two a days. The things I do for The Tribe. 😜

[#55worktoplay]

5 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Chilly morning, but the wind finally let up. Took the kids to school and got a slow 5k in at the “city park”. 2 pairs of pants, 2 shirts, heated vest, hoodie on top, with gloves and a beanie… I felt like the marshmallow man yet still cold. 
“I can’t move my arms” was said a few times. 
I usually lose about 5 lbs before each cruise, but in November, I had some gallbladder problems. It ended up being stones, but they went undetected for awhile. I lost 12-15 lbs through that ordeal… and I’m still 10ish lbs from my typical weight. I figured between this sailing and Valiant Lady in February, I’ll be back at my functioning weight. 

You are disciplined to be out running when you need to be all bundled up. Good on ya!

 

BTW, when are you going on Allure?

[Kingsmom]

I'm a habitual lurker (not the creepy kind) who is very excited to follow along with your, @sid_9169 and @Jamman54's reviews of the Tribe Cruise.  I am a novice cruiser and I find your lives to be extremely entertaining and informative.  Thank you all for taking the time to do these live reports! I will get very little work done in the next several days.

[maluhia87]

4 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Current work situation… and some of you get my emails. I apologize. 😝

This is why I use Grammarly for everything.  

[MeganGC1983]

25 minutes ago, #55worktoplay said:

You are disciplined to be out running when you need to be all bundled up. Good on ya!

 

BTW, when are you going on Allure?

Ugh. I feel lazy when I don’t get at least a 5k in 3 times a week. I cross train (weights) a lot more in the winter. 
allure is May 20. 

[MeganGC1983]

25 minutes ago, Kingsmom said:

I'm a habitual lurker (not the creepy kind) who is very excited to follow along with your, @sid_9169 and @Jamman54's reviews of the Tribe Cruise.  I am a novice cruiser and I find your lives to be extremely entertaining and informative.  Thank you all for taking the time to do these live reports! I will get very little work done in the next several days.

Aw! Thank you so much. Stop lurking and jump in more. Glad we can be helpful and somewhat entertaining. 

[Webecruzen]

1 hour ago, Jamman54 said:

I started training last night. Once we hit Georgia tomorrow afternoon, I'll workout each day up until the cruise. Patti may do some light weights pre cruise, but she's an unknown entity once the cruise starts. 

I can’t keep up with the mocha chocolate get always!  I’m ready for cheers!  Will likely have a few tonight to get some sleep before our 3:15 wake up call to get dad to the hospital at 4:30. Surgery at 6:30 and recovery to begin by 8am.  His wife gets in sometime tonight. So she will take the reins over tomorrow.  She gets to be the rehab director.  

[MeganGC1983]

Just now, Webecruzen said:

I can’t keep up with the mocha chocolate get always!  I’m ready for cheers!  Will likely have a few tonight to get some sleep before our 3:15 wake up call to get dad to the hospital at 4:30. Surgery at 6:30 and recovery to begin by 8am.  His wife gets in sometime tonight. So she will take the reins over tomorrow.  She gets to be the rehab director.  

Whoop whoop! So excited to meet you and have a fantastic cruise! I know your dad is gonna fly through this and completely bounce back in no time!! Cheers tonight!! 

[dmet0225]

1 hour ago, BohJang said:

 I purchased Mr. BohJang's Bottomless Bubbles today.  Ultimately it is for the best, but no Cheers for me.  BOO

Wait... you bought the package for the both of you or just the mister?  Did I read that correctly?

[mkcurran]

1 hour ago, BohJang said:

 I purchased Mr. BohJang's Bottomless Bubbles today.  Ultimately it is for the best, but no Cheers for me.  BOO

Just get a long straw. You'll be good. 😆

[MeganGC1983]

Just sent the last “scheduled” email I have to send before leaving. I am waiting on a few responses. Hopefully, they will all react accordingly. Of course, we all know they will make their decisions while I’m traveling. That’s always how it works. And my boss is on the Carnival Spirit for 2 weeks right now. 😆  Only 2 zooms tomorrow on the schedule, then I’m pretty much home free… although we all know, I work throughout the cruise as well. I can’t help it… I’m a giver. LOL 

[BohJang]

7 minutes ago, dmet0225 said:

Wait... you bought the package for the both of you or just the mister?  Did I read that correctly?

I bought the Bubbles just for hubby because he doesn't drink.  I can't get the Cheers for me because both people in the room have to buy the Cheers package on Carnival. Both people in the room don't have to purchase Bottomless Bubbles.  So I will be purchasing all my cocktails individually - I don't waste my time with soda.  

[dmet0225]

1 minute ago, BohJang said:

I bought the Bubbles just for hubby because he doesn't drink.  I can't get the Cheers for me because both people in the room have to buy the Cheers package on Carnival. Both people in the room don't have to purchase Bottomless Bubbles.  So I will be purchasing all my cocktails individually - I don't waste my time with soda.  

DOH!  Reading comprehension issues on my part.  I thought I read you were only able to buy Cheers for 1 in a room.  I knew that, but I misread it.

[BohJang]

1 minute ago, dmet0225 said:

DOH!  Reading comprehension issues on my part.  I thought I read you were only able to buy Cheers for 1 in a room.  I knew that, but I misread it.

If only I was able to buy Cheers for 1.........

[dmet0225]

3 minutes ago, BohJang said:

If only I was able to buy Cheers for 1.........

You and me both.  On our Celebration cruise last June, my wife had a casino special that provided her free drinks throughout the duration of the cruise, even though she doesn't drink.  I was finally able to buy the Cheers package, as I've never previously been able for that very reason.

[MeganGC1983]

Went to AARP to get a gift card… ya know 10% discount for us “geriatrics”, and there’s none in stock. Hopefully, they’ll show back up in the next few days. I’ll be watching. 

[MeganGC1983]

That was fast… 😆… I actually think I was just looking in the wrong area. I only use AARP for gift cards so it’s not like I frequent this website. This will cover drink tax in ports and Seafood Shack. 

[MeganGC1983]

How long have they had so many “cruise cash” options? I think it’s silly. Why would I give someone cruise cash but only to spend specifically on one thing? 

[Hogladyrider]

55 minutes ago, MeganGC1983 said:

That was fast… 😆… I actually think I was just looking in the wrong area. I only use AARP for gift cards so it’s not like I frequent this website. This will cover drink tax in ports and Seafood Shack. 

FYI they also off some decent discounts for us "geriatrics"...ie car rentals, hotels etc...but you already probably have better access to those discounts as perks.

[dallasdan]

58 minutes ago, MeganGC1983 said:

How long have they had so many “cruise cash” options? I think it’s silly. Why would I give someone cruise cash but only to spend specifically on one thing? 

I have never used cruise cash on Carnival, but I did purchase casino cash on Celebrity because they offered a 10% discount.  I don't remember the limit.

[MeganGC1983]

9 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said:

FYI they also off some decent discounts for us "geriatrics"...ie car rentals, hotels etc...but you already probably have better access to those discounts as perks.

Yeah some of those wipe out other discounts. So it varies. 

[MeganGC1983]

1 minute ago, dallasdan said:

I have never used cruise cash on Carnival, but I did purchase casino cash on Celebrity because they offered a 10% discount.  I don't remember the limit.

I only give it as gifts. This was NOT for personal use. 😉