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Oh Bruno, @atexsix, my sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. I did enjoy reading about the travels you had together. It reminded me very much of my experiences with my mother in the latter part of her life. Not only were you a wonderful son, you were also a good friend to your father, which probably meant more than anything to him. Wishing you peace in this time of change.

1983 on Princess, 1985 first HAL.

Check out the deck plans on HAL’s website. There’s an icon that indicates if a cabin has shower only.

We give our CO (and any other tips) directly to the person with their name on an envelope. The smiles and comments that we receive make us believe they get to keep them. D If you’ve removed set tips from your account, the staff is aware of that and must share any individual tips. I can’t imagine that the restaurant staffs would be different from bar or stewards. I’ve specifically asked if bar staff keeps additional tips, which was confirmed.

We've always also gotten a shower cap and little loofa - that I use as a soap dish. We bring our own preferred soaps. I appreciate, expect, and use the shower cap. I would be less than thrilled if those disappeared. Our most recent cruise was October 2023. Westerdam, Neptune.

I was most emphatically roasted a few months ago with a question about using $2 bills as tips. Where were you guys when I needed you?! There was considerable discussion that the recipient would have trouble using a denomination unfamiliar to many. And one kind person called me cheap and told me to use a $5!

Great! That seems fairly quick. Good news, and another hug.

@Quartzsite Cruiser thinking about you trying to pass the time waiting for the report that DH is out of surgery and it all went great! warm hugs from me.

@Cruising-along I'm another raising a toast to your anniversary and that gorgeous photo. I love weddings! I love small weddings - ours was at our house, 17 people. Perfect and so much fun. @Crazy For Catswe too received that extraordinarily generous offer, and passed. They need to up the ante on that one! Hugs for all who need them (that is all of us), but there are some who qualify for buckets full. Happy packing for those running all over their house like I am! Best ~~

@lindalerand @Quartzsite Cruiser, I finally got clever and started a list in the back of my planner (electronic would probably be even more clever!) Where Stuff Is. All I have to do is remember to write it down! 🤣 I also keep a travel-specific list of How Long Does It Last, so I can plan relative to the usual sizes of stuff we use. I found it handy for the upcoming long trip for things like hair products and other cosmetics.

@Bimmer09 I echo @0106. We don’t use a HAL PCC, just me on the phone with the 800 #’s. We periodically take a look at what’s available, and have been pretty lucky with aft wraps, which we oddly fell in love with several years ago on X! Good luck, they are the best.

Good Sunday, everybody! The memes are exceptional today. A big thanks to all who go to the trouble to find and post them! I am very excited to be on the "about to cruise list"! During the last few months of DH's two hospitalizations, we have been most cautious about getting excited. 3 solid Doctor "Yes!"es last week really lightened up his attitude and we are full on this week. Today was the piece de resistance (insert diacritical marks) though. I went to PetSmart to buy 120 cans of Fancy Feast, and what was the music playing? Andy Grammer's Honey I'm Good. That's the music of my favorite song from Humanity - you know, the one where they're throwing paint. No question about that being a perfect omen. My omens, whether good, bad, warning, or celebrating are always delivered with music. I'm ecstatic!

@CruiserBruce and @Ferry_WatcherThanks for taking us along with your wry good humor and marvelous reports. Happy planning for the next one!

@HAL Sailer There are no frauds on the Daily! We only have friends who are Once, Future, and Hoping to Be on BHB's. My best to you and your husband as you celebrate his birthday and courageously and optimistically look to the future. @rafinmdYEA!! @ everybody else thanks for posting and sharing!

@0106What a find! I am Miss Jack Silver, DH is Matey Bones Silver. I rather like them both! @USN59-79 As my career was Human Resources, I have to apologize that you got sidetracked from your life on the far more interesting high seas. Note to self: Don't raise hand. Regarding Covid boosters, since we hadn't had any booster since the early availability of Bivalent, we just got another of those. And hope we can call it good for our upcoming cruise. Our doctor did give us a round of Paxlovid to take along as insurance. @mamaofami So happy for your wonderful news!