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We purchased a monucular to attach to our iPhone (probably on Amazon) we’ll see in a couple of weeks if it actually works!! the included binoculars have never been very good

He’ll remember your ethics

First time on Silhouette. We’ve been on Reflection 4 times & love it

Janet, enjoy your cruise, we enjoy Reflection. Off on her sister Silhouette in 10 days!!.

You might want to try OOFOS. They are classified as recovery shoes. Flip flops, clogs, slip on shoes & new running shoes. I’ve had 20 foot surgeries & I cannot recommend these more! They have the large toe box & done cute styles!

Thanks Lois. I just came in from shoveling the 9” of our ‘rain expected’. I almost had to sit on Les to keep him inside! I told him we leave in 10 days, you’re not shoveling!!! He’s definitely feeling better, gallbladder surgeon appt right after we get back from the cruise. Cortisone shot is definitely helping his shoulder. Wish it was working as well with SI joint. His leg wants to give out quite often. At least he’s pretty good with the cane. Melody

Those sandals will be perfect

There were 5 others helping with the wine & there’s still a good litre left!!! I was impressed with it, the taste was lovely; good Bordeaux

The Bordeaux (3liter) we opened for my bday was superb! 5 of us made a big inroad into I!!

More than you expect. You will get reciprocal status to Elite from your Diamond status (not the points, the status)

I wear my black Keen water shoes (my heaviest) on plane, one pair of white OOFO slip-ons (weigh 4 oz), one pair of oofo flip flops, one black dressy sandal & maybe a sparkly flip flop. I need options after 20 foot surgeries

Early bday celebration. Our AF grandson surprised me!! So wonderful having everyone here. Excellent Bordeaux especially with a tuxedo cake (from Costco) Melody

Margaret, sorry to hear about your brother’s heart issues…that’s scary. Les is doing so much better since earlier in the week. He’s moving around house without walker & seldom uses the cane. We leave on 6 Feb (flying first class which will definitely be easier on Les). Son will get us to airport here, we’re being picked up in FLL & will be with friends to get to ship. Really hoping Luggage Valet is an option for getting home. He's bringing walker & cane on the trip & I’ve reserved a wheelchair in Atlanta (both ways). Just need to get him on board & relaxing on the balcony. First time I’ve been glad we didn’t get our normal aft balcony. We’re in a bump out balcony right by the elevators. Melody

It’s his left shoulder, he holds cane in right hand but uses walker more

Hooded windproof, water proof jacket (windproof pants to pull over pants . Waterproof a pair of old sneakers (plan on leaving them at last port). Smartwool socks

Thanks Lois

It is a folding walker with a seat (weighs 14 lbs). I’m seriously leaning to bringing it & his cane. We’re flying first class on Delta so shouldn’t be an issue to bring it on board, this medical equipment. thanks for the bday wishes Janet!!

I’m pleased (thrilled more like it) to report that Les is starting to be more like himself. Doc gave him lidocaine patches to put on the SI joint at night. That coupled with the cortisone shot have made a marked difference for him. He’s using a sturdy walking stick now but deciding if he’ll take the mobility walker on the cruise, 🙄. He’s got another week on the antibiotics. We’ll get the results on the gb mri on the 31st (unless something is very abnormal). I pulled out the suitcases yesterday & will finish packing next week (except hanging stuff). my bday is Monday so the kids have decreed we’re having a party on Sunday afternoon, they’re bringing everything. I’ll get more wine! thanks everyone for the positive comments on Les’s recovery, it really helped. Melody

Ah hugs to both of you. We have dogs for such a short time & they entwine themselves into the fabric of our lives. Melody

Had Les back to doc yesterday, cortisone shot in sacroiliac joint & almost instant relief! Hope it lasts!!! He actually slept in bed last night. Ortho surgeon for shoulder today & mri for gallbladder tomorrow. Hopefully he’s headed back to normal active smiley Les we leave in 18 days, he’s determined, I need to pack!!! thanks to everyone for the words of concern & comfort. Melody

He won’t last if he doesn’t change

It’s so hard to let go of a beloved pet. Hugs to both of you Les is taking every single Septra (& drinking 12 oz water with each pill)

Anita, glad that everything is falling into place!!! Les is having a devil of a time with this back/sciatic pain. He was very resistant to the walker, but says ‘ok, it really, really helps, especially with the torn shoulder’ (we go to ortho surgeon on Thursday). I got the walker on Amazon fully expecting I’d return it, we’re keeping it. . He’s determined to go on this cruise (I’m just really hopeful that we can go!!). Melody I'm beyond grateful that we did the walk-in shower on our upper level before my foot surgery last year

Talk with captains club host on first cruise they’ll take care of it. Personally I’d do a cruise prior & have the Elite plus benefits for the transatlantic

Should be the same confirmation number if you bought a round trip ticket