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

[ReneeFLL]

Still pruning up (is that even a word for my situation). Not sure when I'll get out but it needs to be soon. I have been in for over 4 hours. 😳 

Edited August 30, 2021 by ReneeFLL

[ReneeFLL]

My girlfriend and I (at least when Mike isn't in the pool with me). It also started to rain but not to bad.  🥴

 

[Ozark_Kid]

My oldest daughter and her family made it in this evening just in time for dinner.  The big shocker was no one was was interested in plant-based meatballs over cauliflower noodles so off to the Patio!  The kids did finish it off with some healthy dessert.

[Ozark_Kid]

My SIL to some pics around Lakeside.  The day started off with some clouds left over from last night’s storm but quickly got sunny.

 

[Ozark_Kid]

And then we enjoyed the sunset.  Pics can not do it full justice but here ya go.

 

[Coralc]

Maybe see if there is a local church or food bank you can donate the the food to. Instead of tossing it out?  I wouldn't eat it either, but I would hate to throw much of it away. 

[BonTexasNY]

5 hours ago, George C said:

I really been wanting to try Katz , really sad that Carnegie deli and Stage deli both closed used to visit one of them on all our Nyc trips . I don’t care for Cindi’s but do like Deli News , they have two locations I always go to the one on Preston but the deli in Denver is really good. I know Mrs Maisel on Amazon shows them eating at a old Stage deli. The one in Denver does have a autograph picture of Billy Crystal.

I was spoiled.  Where I grew up on lower Manhattan there were many delis to choose from. 

 

2nd Ave. Deli which was good, closed it's original location on 10th Street and opened a few others uptown.

 

 Pastrami is also my favorite, with a cold Dr. Brown's Cherry or Cream soda. 

 

Ooops, in my previous email I meant to say Katz's had a special for  "free shipping" not "free delivery".  Texas is a bit out of their delivery territory. 

Edited August 31, 2021 by BonTexasNY

[harryfat1]

Continue with day 7 of Disney trip:

 

At any rate, after getting a spot for the Rise of Resistance, it was time for lunch since we are just outside by the lockers and we have 90 minutes before joining the ride.  Same spot as before at Hungry Bear by the river.

 

 

 

Last day of the same old sandwich from Costco

 

 

Speaking of Costco, got these dried Mangos from Costco.  Tastes pretty good

 

 

Another advantage of bringing your own lunch (besides the money saving factor) is flexibility on when you want to eat.  We can just grab any empty table and plop down any time we like.  Whereas if you have to order food from the park, you either have to stand in super long lines or wait for an open time slot on the phone app.

 

 

See the time on upper left is 12:43? The first available time slot to pick up food is 1:20 to 1:50. So if you want to order something from Hungry Bear at that moment at 12:43, you need to wait around 40 minutes before you can get in line to pick up the food.  Works well if you are in line and can order food while you wait in line.  Not so well if you have small kids or seniors that must eat ASAP

 

Lots of discussion here daily on t-shirts.  Here’s one on Chewie

 

   

They need more trees/shades in the Star Wars land area.  Brutal in the summer heat w/o shades

 

 

 

At any rate, our group was called at 1:30.  Time to head for the ride again.  Elaborate pre ride display.  That's the key to Disney's success throughout the years - they don't just wow you with latest technology but they sell you a whole story/plot to the ride so you feel as if you are living it

 

 

Here’s Rey

 

 

 

The fam all excited in the wait area

 

Mask required inside all rides

 

 

More storm troopers

 

 

As previously mentioned, this is a top ranked Disney ride on almost every Disney bloggers list.  Don’t miss it if you are there.  Here’s the YouTube version

 

 

  

[harryfat1]

More Star Wars Land pic – another droid.  Looks like a R2 unit

 

 

 

Rey was there hanging out and chatting with the guests

 

 

As the wait time for Millennium Falcon wasn’t too bad, we decided to ride it for the second time.

 

 

The view from the top as the ride has you going up to second level

 

 

 

Edited August 31, 2021 by harryfat1

[harryfat1]

OK, enough Star Wars.  Time for other rides. Let’s do the classic – Jungle Cruise. They just updated the ride last month for being politically correct in not making the natives to be savages.  Also, the ride is generating interest from the buzz of the new summer movie starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt of the same name/theme.

 

View of Adventure land while in queue for the ride

 

 

Having a good CM on the Jungle cruise makes a difference.  We sat way in the back and can barely hear her over the bad quality speaker system.

 

 

 

This reminded me back in 2019 when we were in Tokyo Disneyland on the same ride.  Except the CM spoke Japanese only and made the local guests laughed.  Those of us from outside of Japan had no clue what’s being said so we just sat in the back and chilled out

 

New displays to be less offensive to those that are to sensitive

 

 

Afterwards as it was next to the Dole Whip, the boys wanted a Dole Whip treat. And then we stayed for the Tiki room since it was next door and it was AC.  Not ashamed to say I used the cooling off period and the darkness to have few minutes of snooze time.  Felt good afterwards. Love these cool dark shows with AC.  Great for afternoon shut eyes.

 

I will skip the Tiki Room video in case you guys fall asleep

 

Then it’s time for some iced coffee at the café on Main Street for the wife and me

 

I think I mentioned this previously, but you can get a cup of iced cold water for free at any café or fast food dining venue at the Disney parks.  Not filtered water as from a bottle but can’t beat the price on hot afternoon.  The cafe over at Disneyland has no seating like over at CA Adventure so you have to haul your tired buns elsewhere

 

 

 

Enjoyed our drinks near the end of Main Street with the piano player entertaining the restaurant diners next door

 

 

 

Free Iced Water

 

 

 

I liked how the CM wrote Mickey Ears on my name

 

Piano player entertaining the crowd - Disney is always big on live entertainment

 

 

One thing to carry around is power bank.  With all the picture taking and usage of the Disney app, it drains the phone battery quickly so always have a power bank handy to charge the battery whenever you are seated getting recharged yourself

 

[dani negreanu]

5 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

Ooops, in my previous email I meant to say Katz's had a special for  "free shipping" not "free delivery".  Texas is a bit out of their delivery territory. 

 

How do you ship a pastrami sandwich???? In a box, in vacuum???? Is it same day shipping?

 

Confused mind wants to know 😁

 

Note to myself: If and when you'll ever be in NYC again, try one 😉

[island lady]

14 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

I found that to be true on the Dallas area roads when the Cowboys are playing especially a home game.

Safe travels on the way back home.  I'll miss your Maine posts/pictures!

 

Thanks!  Not much to post on right now...we have just been lazy and hanging out at the cute little lake cottage lately.  

 

Finally going to get out there today, traveling up to see yet another house for sale couple hours from us...but not holding my breath on this one.  Too many red flags already.  😮 

[George C]

8 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

I was spoiled.  Where I grew up on lower Manhattan there were many delis to choose from. 

 

2nd Ave. Deli which was good, closed it's original location on 10th Street and opened a few others uptown.

 

 Pastrami is also my favorite, with a cold Dr. Brown's Cherry or Cream soda. 

 

Ooops, in my previous email I meant to say Katz's had a special for  "free shipping" not "free delivery".  Texas is a bit out of their delivery territory. 

In general I love living in Dallas area, but definitely miss the food in New York City, the pizza and the pastrami etc etc, but I need a cold beer with my pastrami . I have been to the second ave deli also. 

[island lady]

13 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Yep, exactly what I need.  Fake meat on fake noodles!  You would think I am texting from a cruise !  Not really but I thought I would throw that in since we are posting on CC.

 

Mmm...we actually love our Beyond Burgers on the grill, and have found another veggie burger just as good up here..."Incogmeato".  😉  

 

Hey, maybe you would love to try one of my favorite snack foods!  I love them!!  😄 

 

 

[Sunshine3601]

9 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

And then we enjoyed the sunset.  Pics can not do it full justice but here ya go.

 

Gorgeous!     Beautiful grandchildren photos too!  Looks like a really nice area for your family vacation.  Hope weather continues to be nice for some beach time at the lake.

[Ozark_Kid]

1 hour ago, island lady said:

Mmm...we actually love our Beyond Burgers on the grill, and have found another veggie burger just as good up here..."Incogmeato".  😉  

I may just have to try it.  No need to knock something we haven’t tried.  I will let you know.  Some of the other items that I tried have been good.  
separate from the surprise package, the fresh peaches we picked up on the way in are great!  I was so looking forward to them and they have no disappointed.

[Luckynana]

12 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

My girlfriend and I (at least when Mike isn't in the pool with me). It also started to rain but not to bad.  🥴

 

Jim has the same flamingo float, given to him by his sister..we have flamingo's around our Koi pond, also.  My daughter even found Christmas wrapping paper with flamingo's on it..it's become a joke around here...every time someone sees something with a flamingo, they get it for him. LOL!

I don't even remember when this all started.😁

[Ozark_Kid]

21 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Hope weather continues to be nice for some beach time at the lake.

The forecast shows no rain until Saturday but being from Arkansas we know that can all change overnight.  Looks like we will not be getting in the lake.  The below sign is on the pier.  I have never heard of algae bloom. 
‘They have a nice pool here.that they built a few years ago but they are limiting the capacity which is why we heard they are offering fee putt-putt and movie night.  There is plenty to enjoy and the main thing is sharing family time.

[Sea Dog]

@Ozark_Kid Great pictures. Love that sunset. Looks like you guys are having a blast.

[Luckynana]

My observation on everyone's beautiful grandchildren.  I must be the only person on this thread without blond grandchildren!!  I come from a family of 8 children.  Three of my siblings were blond.  I became blonde at the age of 18..lol and stayed blonde for most of my life.   Jim and I have 3 daughters..not one of them are blonde, nor are any of my grandchildren.  Meanwhile, all of my siblings have had at least one blonde child...just my observation.

[Sunshine3601]

10 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

The forecast shows no rain until Saturday but being from Arkansas we know that can all change overnight.  Looks like we will not be getting in the lake.  The below sign is on the pier.  I have never heard of algae bloom. 
‘They have a nice pool here.that they built a few years ago but they are limiting the capacity which is why we heard they are offering fee putt-putt and movie night.  There is plenty to enjoy and the main thing is sharing family time.

Most definitely enjoying time with family is what matters.   😊

[Luckynana]

11 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

The forecast shows no rain until Saturday but being from Arkansas we know that can all change overnight.  Looks like we will not be getting in the lake.  The below sign is on the pier.  I have never heard of algae bloom. 
‘They have a nice pool here.that they built a few years ago but they are limiting the capacity which is why we heard they are offering fee putt-putt and movie night.  There is plenty to enjoy and the main thing is sharing family time.

Bummer about no lake swimming.  Luckily, there is so much there for you and your family to enjoy!!  One of our daughters and our grandsons have been at Lake George for a long weekend, and they were hoping to get into the lake this year.  Last year it was way too cold. 

[Luckynana]

Jim and I started watching "The Defeated" on Netflix as per someone's suggestion on this thread.

We are hooked!

[Sunshine3601]

4 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

My observation on everyone's beautiful grandchildren.  I must be the only person on this thread without blond grandchildren!!  I come from a family of 8 children.  Three of my siblings were blond.  I became blonde at the age of 18..lol and stayed blonde for most of my life.   Jim and I have 3 daughters..not one of them are blonde, nor are any of my grandchildren.  Meanwhile, all of my siblings have had at least one blonde child...just my observation.

For years I have teased our 2 sons we arent their parents, my parents and brother are blondes, Eric is a dirty blonde that has turned to a light brown as he got older but his brother and mother are blondes.  Our oldest son is medium brown and our youngest son is very dark brown, almost black hair, like my grandmother. 

Will be curious to see if our grandchildren will be blondes like most of our family.  Wont know for awhile as neither of them plan on having kids anytime soon.  

[lenquixote66]

TSOTD is from Canarsie,NY .I lived there 35 years.