peanut head Posted September 19 #401 Share Posted September 19 2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Thursday - Klawock I'm up way too early today. Got a call from my Son at 7:00 AM. My ex-wife's husband had to be rushed to the hospital last night. My Son has been living with her husband, taking care of him after she passed last year. They live in a small town of Hollister, about 1 hour south of San Jose. They transported him to the major trauma center overnight. The hospital just called to advise if he wanted to see his step-father he should get to the hospital ASAP. Doesn't look good for him. I feel so sad for him as so much is crashing down on him. My gradaugher had a seizure 2 weeks ago and they believe she has encephalitis. She has lost the ability to talk and been on meds for the past two weeks. Coincidentally she had an appointment at the same hospital today. Don't mind me, I'm just rambling because I don't know what else I can do to help him out except send virtual hugs. So sorry to hear of the news for you. Hoping that everything works out for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare abbydancer2003 Posted September 19 #402 Share Posted September 19 3 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Those eye drops can really be weird. One my lips swelled up and they took me off it immediately. The next one really left me with no energy and then on one of my walks I passed out on the trail. The next one caused sun sensitivity and my hands and neck looked like a battery acid burn. The last one worked pretty well but then I got severely dehydrated and then sun sensitive causing burns on the back of my hands and neck. Good news is my numbers are perfect in the eye they did the surgery on. Let me know if there's anything I can do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare abbydancer2003 Posted September 19 #403 Share Posted September 19 4 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Thursday - Klawock I'm up way too early today. Got a call from my Son at 7:00 AM. My ex-wife's husband had to be rushed to the hospital last night. My Son has been living with her husband, taking care of him after she passed last year. They live in a small town of Hollister, about 1 hour south of San Jose. They transported him to the major trauma center overnight. The hospital just called to advise if he wanted to see his step-father he should get to the hospital ASAP. Doesn't look good for him. I feel so sad for him as so much is crashing down on him. My gradaugher had a seizure 2 weeks ago and they believe she has encephalitis. She has lost the ability to talk and been on meds for the past two weeks. Coincidentally she had an appointment at the same hospital today. Don't mind me, I'm just rambling because I don't know what else I can do to help him out except send virtual hugs. This was the one I meant to reply to. My thoughts are with you, and let me know if we can help in any way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted September 19 #404 Share Posted September 19 @Jim_Iain Really enjoying your commentary here as always. I apologize for not being more engaging but have been getting ready for our own adventure. We are currently in our pre-flight hotel and depart tomorrow morning for Miami. We are doing a B2B on MSC Seascape 9/21-9/28 & 9/28-10/5. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted September 19 #405 Share Posted September 19 4 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Thursday - Klawock I'm up way too early today. Got a call from my Son at 7:00 AM. My ex-wife's husband had to be rushed to the hospital last night. My Son has been living with her husband, taking care of him after she passed last year. They live in a small town of Hollister, about 1 hour south of San Jose. They transported him to the major trauma center overnight. The hospital just called to advise if he wanted to see his step-father he should get to the hospital ASAP. Doesn't look good for him. I feel so sad for him as so much is crashing down on him. My gradaugher had a seizure 2 weeks ago and they believe she has encephalitis. She has lost the ability to talk and been on meds for the past two weeks. Coincidentally she had an appointment at the same hospital today. Don't mind me, I'm just rambling because I don't know what else I can do to help him out except send virtual hugs. I am sorry to hear about all this, Jim. It's a difficult situation for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted September 19 #406 Share Posted September 19 5 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Thursday - Klawock I'm up way too early today. Got a call from my Son at 7:00 AM. My ex-wife's husband had to be rushed to the hospital last night. My Son has been living with her husband, taking care of him after she passed last year. They live in a small town of Hollister, about 1 hour south of San Jose. They transported him to the major trauma center overnight. The hospital just called to advise if he wanted to see his step-father he should get to the hospital ASAP. Doesn't look good for him. I feel so sad for him as so much is crashing down on him. My gradaugher had a seizure 2 weeks ago and they believe she has encephalitis. She has lost the ability to talk and been on meds for the past two weeks. Coincidentally she had an appointment at the same hospital today. Don't mind me, I'm just rambling because I don't know what else I can do to help him out except send virtual hugs. I'm so sorry for you and your son and granddaughter. Sending prayers your way during this time, hoping for best possible outcomes for all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted September 19 #407 Share Posted September 19 5 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: One advantage of Ponant in the MDR is that the majority of the room are larger tales and there may be a wait for a 2 top. Most people choose the shared table option and people seem to enjoy meeting people that way. Even the Specialties two tops are hard to book but shared tables are generally more available. When you sail on Vista you will find it much easier to find 2 tops. We had no problem any of the nights we were in the MDR, and there is great spacing too. We also had no issue with 2 tops in the specialties. I'm sure on the smaller ship it's more difficult, especially during the prime dinner time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermonter16 Posted September 19 #408 Share Posted September 19 20 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Here's one picture I shot of the Gym Let me know if you would like something more detailed or a specific device. Here's a link to Cruise Deckplans that has a lot of pictures of Regatt's Gym https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/ships/shiptour.php?r=4458 Hey Jim, do they have a rowing machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermonter16 Posted September 19 #409 Share Posted September 19 I'm so sorry to hear about your family situation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted September 19 #410 Share Posted September 19 19 hours ago, chemmo said: Jim, continuing to follow on both boards…Make sure you find some time for R &R! Particularly enjoying your food pictures. How ‘chatty’ are your fellow guests? Much as we have always enjoyed our own company we have always loved on Celebrity that each cruise there would be a few people we would ‘gel’ with and some we are still in contact with. I think there are probably two levels to my question…Are pre/post dinner lounges conducive to conversation and are fellow guests sociable? I guess this has become far more important to me after loosing my DH last year. I have described myself as cruising ‘semi solo’ next year as I will be with family but feeling the need to ‘learn’ to be solo again…Venues to mix in and people open to conversation will be important. As you are doing a compare and contrast, I guess the venues I am thinking of on Celebrity are the Retreat Lounge and The Sky Lounge when it has its Elite events… Please don’t feel obliged to reply now. However, perhaps as you summarise towards the end of your adventure…. Chemo, anytime, chat us up. we're the chatty ones in the Sky Lounge/Martini Bar & look like our profile 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted September 19 #411 Share Posted September 19 2 hours ago, DaKahuna said: @Jim_Iain Really enjoying your commentary here as always. I apologize for not being more engaging but have been getting ready for our own adventure. We are currently in our pre-flight hotel and depart tomorrow morning for Miami. We are doing a B2B on MSC Seascape 9/21-9/28 & 9/28-10/5. Are you going to post on the Celebrity board? I've been on Seashore in YC but not Seascape. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted September 19 #412 Share Posted September 19 6 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Thursday - Klawock I'm up way too early today. Got a call from my Son at 7:00 AM. My ex-wife's husband had to be rushed to the hospital last night. My Son has been living with her husband, taking care of him after she passed last year. They live in a small town of Hollister, about 1 hour south of San Jose. They transported him to the major trauma center overnight. The hospital just called to advise if he wanted to see his step-father he should get to the hospital ASAP. Doesn't look good for him. I feel so sad for him as so much is crashing down on him. My gradaugher had a seizure 2 weeks ago and they believe she has encephalitis. She has lost the ability to talk and been on meds for the past two weeks. Coincidentally she had an appointment at the same hospital today. Don't mind me, I'm just rambling because I don't know what else I can do to help him out except send virtual hugs. 🙏🙏 for best resolutions for both 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted September 19 #413 Share Posted September 19 Sending prayers for your family, Jim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catspaw1 Posted September 19 #414 Share Posted September 19 So sorry to hear about your family medical problems. Our thoughts & prayers go with you now. We are on the same TA in November & hope to meet you then. I have been reading your TR for some time & always enjoy them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catspaw1 Posted September 19 #415 Share Posted September 19 3 hours ago, DaKahuna said: @Jim_Iain Really enjoying your commentary here as always. I apologize for not being more engaging but have been getting ready for our own adventure. We are currently in our pre-flight hotel and depart tomorrow morning for Miami. We are doing a B2B on MSC Seascape 9/21-9/28 & 9/28-10/5. Would like to hear how you like MSC compares to Celebrity. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 19 Author #416 Share Posted September 19 3 hours ago, DaKahuna said: @Jim_Iain Really enjoying your commentary here as always. I apologize for not being more engaging but have been getting ready for our own adventure. We are currently in our pre-flight hotel and depart tomorrow morning for Miami. We are doing a B2B on MSC Seascape 9/21-9/28 & 9/28-10/5. No problem John. Hope you have a wonderful trip. Will be interested to see how you like MSC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oville Posted September 19 #417 Share Posted September 19 (edited) 7 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Thursday - Klawock I'm up way too early today. Got a call from my Son at 7:00 AM. My ex-wife's husband had to be rushed to the hospital last night. My Son has been living with her husband, taking care of him after she passed last year. They live in a small town of Hollister, about 1 hour south of San Jose. They transported him to the major trauma center overnight. The hospital just called to advise if he wanted to see his step-father he should get to the hospital ASAP. Doesn't look good for him. I feel so sad for him as so much is crashing down on him. My gradaugher had a seizure 2 weeks ago and they believe she has encephalitis. She has lost the ability to talk and been on meds for the past two weeks. Coincidentally she had an appointment at the same hospital today. Don't mind me, I'm just rambling because I don't know what else I can do to help him out except send virtual hugs. Any plans to go home to help to support your family? It all sounds pretty sad and sorry they are going through this as we did when my sister in law passed away while we were on a cruise. We couldn’t get to Philly because of major health issues on our side, but were able to view her memorial service virtually from our home in Fl the day we got home. Thinking of you, Katie Edited September 20 by Oville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted September 20 #418 Share Posted September 20 1 hour ago, Happy Cruiser 6143 said: Are you going to post on the Celebrity board? I've been on Seashore in YC but not Seascape. I had not planned to cross post here. I am planning to do my usual live post on the MSC boards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted September 20 #419 Share Posted September 20 52 minutes ago, catspaw1 said: Would like to hear how you like MSC compares to Celebrity. Have a great time! There have been several comparison reviews, including the one I did in February comparing the MSC Divina YC to the Millennium Retreat. (Link in my signature). I may include some comparisons again this time around but had intended to focus more on the shipboard experience as usual. We do not have any excursions planned, although I am looking at one for Dominica. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oville Posted September 20 #420 Share Posted September 20 2 minutes ago, DaKahuna said: I had not planned to cross post here. I am planning to do my usual live post on the MSC boards. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted September 20 #421 Share Posted September 20 51 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: No problem John. Hope you have a wonderful trip. Will be interested to see how you like MSC Thank you Jim. We liked MSC when we sailed on one of the older ships last. February. The Yacht Club is definitely more ship within a ship than Celebrity offers even on Edge Class as the YC rooms/suites are within the YC enclave and not scattered across the ship as is the case on Celebrity. Service even in the lowest class of suites is uniform with the exception of certain amenities for the top two suites. So even the interior rooms receive a 24-hour butler service and concierge. On a different note, I was sad to hear about the condition of you granddaughter and your ex-wife’s husband. It is situations like this where we are so hopeless to do anything that really get to us emotionally. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bjahil47 Posted September 20 #422 Share Posted September 20 @Jim_Iainprayers to you and your family. Virtual hugs to you. Bonnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 20 Author #423 Share Posted September 20 1 hour ago, bjahil47 said: @Jim_Iainprayers to you and your family. Virtual hugs to you. Bonnie Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 20 Author #424 Share Posted September 20 2 hours ago, Oville said: Any plans to go home to help to support your family? It all sounds pretty sad and sorry they are going through this as we did when my sister in law passed away while we were on a cruise. We couldn’t get to Philly because of major health issues on our side, but were able to view her memorial service virtually from our home in Fl the day we got home. Thinking of you, Katie No.. not really much I can do. It is a strange relationship that his and I were married to the same person and co-parented 3 wonderful kids. All too often this type of relationship can be a disaster and the kids suffer for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 20 Author #425 Share Posted September 20 3 hours ago, vermonter16 said: Hey Jim, do they have a rowing machine? No...not that I've seen. I think it may be too small of a gym to take up that much real estate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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