May B

Hi Patty, Yes, you, my treasured trivia teammate. I meant, did you succeed in signing up for status-match on MSC?

Yes, that’s the whole point of it. Originally, it seemed to say the offer of the matching expires on Feb. 28th. Perhaps they’ve extended the offer. I started the process but it was too challenging for me! Patty, did you do it?

Yikes. That’s not funny. I’m trying to think of my second choice.

I don’t think I would go to the bank on the info about fewer drawers. Wasn’t it just a drawing? You may be right. If you’re booking Nov. 2, so am I, and we usually choose Deck Seven. The very modest increase to get a veranda enticed us into 9049. By November, we’ll know about drawer space. I’ll adjust what I pack, if necessary. One extra trip to the guest laundry, plus I’m not particularly picky. Maybe I’ll just use some of my OBC to have Crystal launder some of my things! I wish I lived as close as you do, Ibis!

I guess you’ve all seen that former dance hosts have been invited to register with the company who will be placing four of them on every cruise? I thought that was progress! Evidently reported by a former dance host.

I’m shocked to learn that people sign a contract without having read it. 😳 Thank you for this informative post.

The likelihood of that happening, imho, is zero. I guess I’m a more trusting soul than you are.

So we should presume they don’t even have a third berth available? I hope you figure something out!!!

Bummer, Julie. On Symphony, there are two connecting on Deck Five. I’m guessing you’re looking at Serenity, though.

To FlyerTalker, or anybody else who remembers: Many years ago, one major commercial airline replaced coffee spoons with stirrers. It saved tons of money, and I believe it earned a big bonus for the flight attendant who recommended it. Was that airline AA or UA? Mr B and I are not in agreement.

FlyerTalker, can you please come over to The Bistro thread? I’d like to ask you a question about commercial flying.

That reminder about the chat feature on MVJ is a good one. Thank you!

Never assume anything. Plus I don’t see any connecting singles. I do see one set of connecting ocean views on deck five of Symphony.

Here’s hoping it will work out fine. I wonder if there’s a guest services email you can write to in advance, explaining your details.

Bizarre for your TA not to have received the invoice. Perhaps YOU should try one phone call, and ask to have the invoice sent directly to you. If/when the person at the other end of the phone says no, I think you should ask to confirm the email address they have on file for your TA. Presumably your TA has already done that, perhaps multiple times. But I feel like this warrants acting like a dog with a bone. I can see why you and the TA are frustrated to the nth degree! Hopefully one of you will hit the jackpot soon with a Crystal person who can generate the invoice again.

Roy, welcome back, and take all the time you need, to feel better soon!

Why do you think they can’t deliver? I haven’t seen anybody say they are onboard and can’t get a res. at a specialty restaurant. Perhaps I’m not reading carefully enough.

Deck seven single.

A beautiful long tender ride!

I did not know about the Kennedy Center’s modus operandi. Thx for th3 wonderful post! And I love love love an appreciative audience!

I thought she said only if they were better.

Now I got through right away and got an outstanding agent! He wasn’t perfect; had to correct himself once or twice, but he honestly was such a pleasure to deal with! I am so relieved.

Does the name Debbie Downer mean anything to anyone?

I hope you will be feeling better every day. And yep to your last paragraph!

Heres hoping you’ll feel better each day.