Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[helen haywood]

@sgmn  I’d love to see pictures of your sleeping arrangements on the boat… if you want to share.  I’d think it would be really relaxing rocking to sleep on your boat!

[ReneeFLL]

23 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

Tramadol is also equivalent to Oxycodone .

 

4 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

I have no desire to get into a pharmaceutical debate but they both are used to treat moderate or severe pain.Both are immediate release.Both are controlled substances.Both have the risk of withdrawal.I did not state that the components are the same .I said they are similiar.

You did not say they are similar in your first post. You said they are equivalent which is different. They are definitely not equivalent as the good dr @Ocean Boy said. You aren’t seriously going to argue with a dr about medications are you?

[doghog]

18 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said:

I agree  but anything is possible.

 

 

Namaste

I agree. IMO, the last few years Survivor seems to be more scripted and way to soft compared to previous years.  But...

 

No need to do that. 😉

[lovesthebeach2]

On 5/6/2024 at 8:06 AM, Ourusualbeach said:

Here is our cabin for the week.  Stateroom 8083 which is one of a few that can have 2 twin beds as opposed to one king (they don't separate like Royal's so you avoid that hump in the middle.  Pretty nice location, nice and close to the aft elevators.

 

https://explorajourneys.com/ca/en/ships/deckplans

 

 

 

 

Ours suite is the entry level stateroom

 

https://explorajourneys.com/ca/en/suites/Ocean-Suites/ocean-terrace-suite

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beautiful room Ken! I’m trying to catch up on your posts, haven’t been on much lately. 
 

[lovesthebeach2]

On 5/6/2024 at 1:37 PM, Ourusualbeach said:

You got that right.  I brought a mix of clothes, I know what the dress code says but we will se how people actually dress on board.

We were a bit concerned about the Dress Code for our Alaskan cruise on Silversea Silver Nova next year, because we’re not fancy dressers….but that ship doesn’t require jackets and ties for men (thank goodness). But, like you he is planning to bring a dress shirt or two. 

[Ourusualbeach]

2 minutes ago, lovesthebeach2 said:

We were a bit concerned about the Dress Code for our Alaskan cruise on Silversea Silver Nova next year, because we’re not fancy dressers….but that ship doesn’t require jackets and ties for men (thank goodness). But, like you he is planning to bring a dress shirt or two. 

It's actually more casual than I thought.  

[Sunshine3601]

8 hours ago, Arzeena said:

I am not a beaded bling bling Mary Frances girl, but when I saw that one, I had to have it.

Will bring it on Feb cruise, you can borrow.😁

Please return with a few $100 bills that you may win in the casino. Hmmmm, maybe will also give to our Lucky Sue to borrow if returned with some casino winnings in cash! Shall we get into business Sis?😁
😆

I am the same usually not into bling but that sure is a beautiful bag.   

Eric is usually luckier than me in the casino.    Maybe we slip him some shots and have him carry the bag to the casino🤣💲

[h20skibum]

52 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

No.

With that said we rarely buy each other gifts for any holiday.  We just consider what we want/need at the time and buy it.  When others ask what we got each other for Christmas or a birthday etc we just mention a cruise close to that date.

We like spending on what we personally like not what we think the other will like.

Example,   I have had fishing lures given to me because people knew I loved fishing.   Most of the times I didn't use them. Not the right kind.  

John, it is like you two are living in our heads.  That is exactly what we do.  We are at that point in life where we try to not accumulate “things”.  So it is just cruises, or vacations, or things we need.  

 

 

[Sunshine3601]

6 hours ago, Arzeena said:

We are driving to Fort Lauderdale today, boarding the Beyond tomorrow for a 6 night cruise. Ports are Coco Cay, Grand Cayman and Bimini. First time to Bimini.

Will post some pictures.

Hope you have a Fabulous cruise with perfect weather.   Bon Voyage😊

[ATG]

3 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

John, it is like you two are living in our heads.  That is exactly what we do.  We are at that point in life where we try to not accumulate “things”.  So it is just cruises, or vacations, or things we need.  

 

 

I’m not a man, but Dave and I do the same.  Years ago we stopped doing any gifts.  We take our 2 adult sons on a vacation each year.  They take us out to dinner.  It has made Christmas so much more enjoyable, and without gifts we seem to focus more on the reason for the season.  If/when we have grandchildren I’m sure things will change.

[Arzeena]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

Capt. Kate didn't do a captain's log today. I wonder if that means she is too busy getting ready to leave on her rotation off? I kind of looked forward to her daily posting.

I am thinking the same. I also look forward to her daily logs. 

Maybe she is busy getting her and Bug's toes painted so she can post for you?🤣.

 

[HBE4]

1 hour ago, Ozark_Kid said:

No.

With that said we rarely buy each other gifts for any holiday.  We just consider what we want/need at the time and buy it.  When others ask what we got each other for Christmas or a birthday etc we just mention a cruise close to that date.

We like spending on what we personally like not what we think the other will like.

Example,   I have had fishing lures given to me because people knew I loved fishing.   Most of the times I didn't use them. Not the right kind.  

 

26 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

John, it is like you two are living in our heads.  That is exactly what we do.  We are at that point in life where we try to not accumulate “things”.  So it is just cruises, or vacations, or things we need.  

 

 

 

17 minutes ago, ATG said:

I’m not a man, but Dave and I do the same.  Years ago we stopped doing any gifts.  We take our 2 adult sons on a vacation each year.  They take us out to dinner.  It has made Christmas so much more enjoyable, and without gifts we seem to focus more on the reason for the season.  If/when we have grandchildren I’m sure things will change.

 

I'm of the same mind set. I'd rather spend the money on nice dinners & trips, spending time together & creating new memories.  I have most things I need and if I want something,  I'm going to buy it when I need it and not wait for a gift giving holiday.  I already have more sweaters, t-shirts, ball caps, coffee mugs, beer steins, wine glasses than I know what to do with.

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, Ourusualbeach said:

It's actually more casual than I thought.  

That is good to know... just in case...

[Sea Dog]

8 hours ago, cruiselvr04 said:

We’re in Northwest AR and saw some pink by camera only. This was about 9 p.m.  We later drove out past the city lights but unfortunately didn’t see anything around 11 p.m.  Tonight we might try outside the city around 9 since that time seemed better. 

 

8 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

I'll try again tonight.

 

3 hours ago, sgmn said:

It was around midnight in the UK. As Andrew says the colours are more prominate viewed through a phone

I talked to my wife’s cousin today who got some good pictures of the northern lights. She said it looked completely dark and a black sky by the naked eye. But if you take a picture of the horizon with auto exposure the camera will pick up the colors. I thought was interesting as last night when we were driving around we did not see anything.

[BonTexasNY]

2 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

No.

With that said we rarely buy each other gifts for any holiday.  We just consider what we want/need at the time and buy it.  When others ask what we got each other for Christmas or a birthday etc we just mention a cruise close to that date.

We like spending on what we personally like not what we think the other will like.

Example,   I have had fishing lures given to me because people knew I loved fishing.   Most of the times I didn't use them. Not the right kind.  

Jack used to buy me gifts but stopped because he said he never saw the gifts after he gave them to me. 🤣 Flowers every now and then work.

[DaniDanielle]

Arzeena,enjoy

[MancGirl21]

3 hours ago, sgmn said:

Welcome to Dani's great thread. I look forward to your posts 

Are you a Man City fan?

Thank you! No I’m definitely not! I’m red through and through 😁

[voyager70]

2 hours ago, ATG said:

I’m not a man, but Dave and I do the same.  Years ago we stopped doing any gifts.  We take our 2 adult sons on a vacation each year.  They take us out to dinner.  It has made Christmas so much more enjoyable, and without gifts we seem to focus more on the reason for the season.  If/when we have grandchildren I’m sure things will change.

I couldn’t just like this I LOVE this

[ATG]

26 minutes ago, MancGirl21 said:

Thank you! No I’m definitely not! I’m red through and through 😁

Not an easy season for you and my husband.  I’m a Liverpool supporter, so each weekend we root against that other Manchester team.

[Luckynana]

5 hours ago, MancGirl21 said:

Thank you Graham from me near Manchester 😁 My youngest son used to live near you in Seaham.

 

Welcome, ManoGirl21 to our wonderful Dani thread.

[Luckynana]

3 hours ago, h20skibum said:

John, it is like you two are living in our heads.  That is exactly what we do.  We are at that point in life where we try to not accumulate “things”.  So it is just cruises, or vacations, or things we need.  

 

 

 

Ditto here!

[MancGirl21]

9 minutes ago, ATG said:

Not an easy season for you and my husband.  I’m a Liverpool supporter, so each weekend we root against that other Manchester team.

No my oldest son is not happy, we’re now hoping my DH team Arsenal can take the title, just need city to drop some points! I won’t hold it against you that you are a Liverpool fan 😂

[MancGirl21]

6 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

 

Welcome, ManoGirl21 to our wonderful Dani thread.

Thank you ☺️ 

[jmh2006]

46 minutes ago, MancGirl21 said:

Thank you! No I’m definitely not! I’m red through and through 😁

So glad you are a ManU fan!  I didn't want to not like you 🤣.  Our DS got us hooked on them from here in the US.  We have seen them play 3 times here in the US and in 2019 went to Old Trafford for last game of the season.  It has been a rough season to be sure.  😪

[SteelCityCruiser10]

It’s been raining and cloudy most of the day but i’m gonna try to see some northern lights 🤞🏻