BonTexasNY

I have 2 questions for @TravelGirlinDallasBethany, or anyone else who was on Adventure not long ago: Did you reserve entertainment (ice, aqua shows, etc.) before boarding on your app, when you board or no need? Pre pandemic no reservations were needed for that class of ship but not sure if things have changed. Also how far in advance were you able to print out luggage tags? Thanks in advance.

I too love National Lampoon Christmas Vacation. Cousin Eddy: "the *****er's full. "It's a Wonderful Life" is truly.....Wonderful. As one who doesn't celebrate Christmas, I totally, thoroughly enjoyed everyone's Christmas stories and amazing pictures. Every time I see beautiful pictures on this thread that I think cannot be topped, a new set of awesome pictures pop up. Thank you for including all of us in your holiday celebrations. I'm sorry it's over for this year. And thank YOU Dani for creating this exceptional place where we can comfortably hang out and share our lives with each other.

@Sea DogGreg, your joy of celebrating Christmas is awesome. Happy belated birthday to Linda. I actually watched "Miracle on 34th Street" yesterday for the bajillionth time, the one with Natalie Wood. Such a sweet movie. @dani negreanu Dani, I remember Sabra Chocolate/Orange liqueur from Israel. So good. Hope everyone reaches their destinations!

Simple pleasures are life's treasures. Get well wishes to Jim! Glad the rest of you are better.

Wishing my friends on this special thread who celebrate, a joyful and safe Christmas. Hope Santa is good to each and every one of you. Special thoughts go to those who have lost loved ones this year. Continued Happy Chanukah for those still celebrating our 8 days of potato latkes (pancakes, but not the breakfast kind) and jelly donuts.

I almost choked on my gum!

So very beautiful. Merry Christmas!

Looks about right 🤣Fortunately, it hardly snows here. Keeping fingers crossed it stays that way. Oh no, Maryann, hope everyone recovers quickly. You have a wonderful, optimistic outlook.

Would I be bragging if I announce it's a blistering 35 degrees here?

What a lovely, inviting table and tree. I learned from Emma Cruises on you tube that "pudding" in the UK means dessert. Every house is lovely when it's filled with love. I bet yours is the same.

Oh those smiles! Precious. So nice to put a pretty face to your name, April.

Sadness mixed with joy. My sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved brother. And, of course, congratulations on your beautiful granddaughter and her future groom on their engagement. .

I'd love to meet you also, and ARK does border TX! No wonder you wear jackets in "balmy" weather, neighbor. I'll be the one in the thin hoodie. I am so looking forward to our Bella cruise. That excitement never wavered. Just wasn't looking forward to our Feb. cruise as much as Bella's. Meeting all of you will be a wonderful treat for sure!

I have seen people here in TX wear heavy puffy (down?) jackets when the temps "dipped" to the 40s. In the 19 years I'm in TX, I have worn my down jacket maybe 6 times. I like that!

This was not a terrific year for us, but thankfully it's getting better. This thread helped, honest! So I did something to perk us up even more. Checked online into our February cruise. Set sail pass done! I wasn't crazy looking forward to the cruise until yesterday, but that did it, plus we got a 10:30-11 check in time which we were hoping for. Now the excitement begins!

Happy holidays to you and your family as well. Thanking your son for his service. Home of the free, because of the brave! It's 10 degrees here. Thankfully, no falling iguanas 😏

I'm Emerald and enjoy the $125 balcony discount I received when I became Platinum. I'll be 11 points away from Diamond after our 2 cruises in 2023. I don't cruise to rack up points to become Diamond. If I reach it, fine. If not, I'll still enjoy whatever future cruises we book. And congrats on becoming Platinum. Enjoy your balcony discount if that's what you usually book.

My dentist used to tell me that biting on ice is good for business. Tooth pain is no laughing matter. I hope you get relief soon.

It's now 18 degrees here. NJ where my daughter and family live is 36. I think it should be revered but weather all over most of the country is totally wonky. Stay safe, all.

Crazy Dallas area weather. 51 today, Fri. a high of 25. The next 8 days has temps in the 20s, 30s, 40s 50s and 60s. And those are the highs. At least no rain.

Beautiful even upside down! @jagsfan Mimi, gorgeous great-grandkids! @Lionesss Sue, I know you can't get wait to get your hands on Zoey again in a few days.

Cruise question. Last cruise was 2018 so I'm rusty with current info. When are luggage tags available to print? We're 2 days away from checking in to our Feb. cruise. Will they be available at that time? Unlike some in here who prefer a later check in, we're antsy and want to get on board as soon as possible. We're ok shlepping our hand baggage with us until cabins are available.

We also loved Ratner's. Their mushroom barley soup, blintzes and baked goods were legendary although my favorite place for rugelach was Gertel's on Hester Street near Guss pickles.

Loew's Delancey was my go to place for movies. It opened in 1912 and closed in 1977.

Nothing better than Goobers or chocolate covered vanilla ice cream bonbons at the movies. Raisins YUK! Priceless sweetheart girl!