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

[Ozark_Kid]

5 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

I usually see folks with rollators or chairs get a luggage tag at the gate then are escorted to board the plane with the item.

   Once on the plane crew then take the item to be loaded on plane with the luggage then stewardess/flight attendant Has item retrieved and ready for you to exit the plane so you have it to walk to baggage claim area.

Try that on your way home.

This is what we do.  Why they told us different,  I don't know.   We will not fall for it on the way back.

[Ozark_Kid]

Things are starting off so smooth today you would think we are ice skating!  Our check out was 11 so we had to take an early bus to the ship, 10:15.  Our ship check-in was 11:30.  We wanted to wait at the terminal rather than the hotel.  It was 10:30 When we got off the bus and entered the terminal.   Once we entered we were waved over to an elevator.   Once we went up the doors opened and we were escorted to accessible check in.  They checked our 5 party's papers then a guy took us pass everyone and escorted us to the waiting area. About the time we sat down they said diamond can board.  We took our traditional noarding pic.  When we boarded our muster station was on the deck near where we walked on!  By 10:45 we were watching dolphins 🐬 jumping near the side of the boat.  SO THANKFUL.  Nice to be on board again!

Edited October 2, 2023 by Ozark_Kid

[Arzeena]

44 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

 

okay, thanks!

 

I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing out on any juicy drama that might be happening on the main boards. 😉😇

 

I couldn't get into the Royal is the Worst for Missing Atlantis thread but at least the renaming of the Diamond Lounge & Merging Loyalty programs with Celebrity threads is providing some entertainment.  Some people have come up with interesting scenarios given that there is almost no information given out yet. And I thought I had an over active imagination. 😄

😁Lot of speculation on the scenarios there!🤣

I am reading about the bag o bones malnutrished diners on board some sailings. How dare these companies take their money and not serve them proper 7 course meals at least 9 times a day. So bad!!!😉

[Arzeena]

18 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Things are starting off so smooth today you would think we are ice skating!  Our check out was 11 so we had to take an early bus to the ship, 10:15.  Our ship check-in was 11:30.  We wanted to wait at the terminal rather than the hotel.  It was 10:30 When we got off the bus and entered the terminal.   Once we entered we were waved over to an elevator.   Once we went up the doors opened and we were escorted to accessible check in.  They checked our 5 party's papers then a guy took us pass everyone and escorted us to the waiting area. About the time we sat down they said diamond can board.  We took our traditional noarding pic.  When we boarded our muster station was on the deck near where we walked on!  By 10:45 we were watching dolphins 🐬 jumping near the side of the boat.  SO THANKFUL.  Nice to be on board again!

Wonderful!
Are you having your first (or second or fourth) Miami Vice yet?😁

[Ozark_Kid]

21 minutes ago, Arzeena said:

Wonderful!
Are you having your first (or second or fourth) Miami Vice yet?😁

Haven't had one yet.  And as many know I will have to get the ice cream cone soon!  

We went to the Windjammer,  walked around it twice and couldn't find a place to sit so we are eating pizza at Cafe Promenade.  Could of been better but I admit I am picky about pizza. 

 

This helped.

 

[Sea Dog]

50 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Things are starting off so smooth today you would think we are ice skating!  Our check out was 11 so we had to take an early bus to the ship, 10:15.  Our ship check-in was 11:30.  We wanted to wait at the terminal rather than the hotel.  It was 10:30 When we got off the bus and entered the terminal.   Once we entered we were waved over to an elevator.   Once we went up the doors opened and we were escorted to accessible check in.  They checked our 5 party's papers then a guy took us pass everyone and escorted us to the waiting area. About the time we sat down they said diamond can board.  We took our traditional noarding pic.  When we boarded our muster station was on the deck near where we walked on!  By 10:45 we were watching dolphins 🐬 jumping near the side of the boat.  SO THANKFUL.  Nice to be on board again!

 

That’s awesome! Glad it was easy peasy.

 

 

1 minute ago, Ozark_Kid said:

 

 

This helped.

 

I love that chocolate dessert. I could eat that all day.

[cruiselvr04]

6 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Haven't had one yet.  And as many know I will have to get the ice cream cone soon!  

We went to the Windjammer,  walked around it twice and couldn't find a place to sit so we are eating pizza at Cafe Promenade.  Could of been better but I admit I am picky about pizza. 

 

This helped.

 

Ohhhh.  Just 5 more sleeps until I get a piece of that again!  I have it everyday on board.  It’s small and hits the chocolate spot.

[Ozark_Kid]

Views after boarding. 

 

 

And then dolphins 🐬 showed up.

 

 

 

Went to Promenade to get internet/app help.

 

[lenquixote66]

3 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

This is a good omen for the Mets. Whenever a team fires Buck Showalter, they either win the World Series the following year (1996 Yankees, 2001 Diamondback) or at least make a deep playoff run (2010 Texas Rangers....okay, it was 3 years after the firing).  Two years after being fired from the Orioles, they are looking pretty strong this year.

 

Coincidence?  Maybe. Or he installs a winning culture in the clubhouse that future teams benefit from. How does the old saying go? "Always an Empire builder but never the Emperor".

Very interesting .I was not aware of this.

[Arzeena]

2 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

okay, thanks!

 

I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing out on any juicy drama that might be happening on the main boards. 😉😇

I couldn't get into the Royal is the Worst for Missing Atlantis thread but at least ........ 😄

 

Your weekly entertainment.

Edited October 2, 2023 by Arzeena

[lenquixote66]

3 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

If the Yankees fire both Boone & Cashman, that would be better than winning the World Series.  Time for a new regime, the old one isn't working very well.

How about Donnie Baseball taking over the Yankees ?

[TravelGirlinDallas]

1 hour ago, Ozark_Kid said:

By 10:45 we were watching dolphins 🐬 jumping near the side of the boat. 

This is my favorite thing about Galveston. We didn't see them when we sailed Allure in July, though. I guess we weren't looking at the right time.

[Ozark_Kid]

Snag 3.

Got to the room to find that Scootaround delivered the wrong wheelchair!  The tag on the wheelchair agrees with our confirmation but it is not the same one.  It is supposed to be a Whills model Ci with a control on the left side.  We got a Jazzy with control on the right hand and no charger.  We have waited now an hour for a call back. We confirmed a week ago they had the correct model Whills.  So aggravating. 

Edited October 2, 2023 by Ozark_Kid

[aussielozzie18]

26 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Snag 3.

Got to the room to find that Scootaround delivered the wrong wheelchair!  The tag on the wheelchair agrees with our confirmation but it is not the same one.  It is supposed to be a Whills model Ci with a control on the left side.  We got a Jazzy with control on the right hand and no charger.  We have waited now an hour for a call back. We confirmed a week ago they had the correct model Whills.  So aggravating. 

Can’t like this post.  So important that companies like this deliver what you need.  I sincerely hope you get this sorted before you depart.

[Sea Dog]

31 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Snag 3.

Got to the room to find that Scootaround delivered the wrong wheelchair!  The tag on the wheelchair agrees with our confirmation but it is not the same one.  It is supposed to be a Whills model Ci with a control on the left side.  We got a Jazzy with control on the right hand and no charger.  We have waited now an hour for a call back. We confirmed a week ago they had the correct model Whills.  So aggravating. 

 

So sorry/ It's frustrating when you rely on people to try and do their job right.

[TravelGirlinDallas]

45 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Snag 3.

Got to the room to find that Scootaround delivered the wrong wheelchair!  The tag on the wheelchair agrees with our confirmation but it is not the same one.  It is supposed to be a Whills model Ci with a control on the left side.  We got a Jazzy with control on the right hand and no charger.  We have waited now an hour for a call back. We confirmed a week ago they had the correct model Whills.  So aggravating. 

This is maddening. I hope they will come through for you.

[Ozark_Kid]

22 minutes ago, TravelGirlinDallas said:

This is maddening. I hope they will come through for you.

They said they would call back and update us.  After waiting another hour I called for the 3rd time.  This time a good representative helped us.  The manager from the Galveston warehouse is supposed to be bringing a charger and switching the controller to the left side.  We will see.  In the mean time we have been stuck in the room over 2 hours.  After we cruise away I may forget to say virgin when I get a Peach Daiquiri and a Miami Vice and a....... and a......!

 

I better not miss my 1st day ice cream cone!

Edited October 2, 2023 by Ozark_Kid

[dani negreanu]

@Ozark_Kid

 

John, wishing you and your party a very enjoyable cruise, without any more snafus... 

 

@A&L_Ont

 

Andrew, I really hope your pain will be gone by now 🤞

 

@Jimbo

 

Glad you had an amazing cruise to Greenland, sorry you've both got Covid. Hopefully, by now, "y'all" OK.

 

@Lionesss

 

Thinking of you, Sue. Take care 🌹

 

@BonTexasNY

 

Bonnie, also hoping your continuing saga with the "broken" tooth is over 😘

 

@h20skibum

 

Mark, your GD is very talented. Liked the cake, it seems so much fun for all around.

Now, that we also have a son some 5 hours flight away, may I ask how many times a year do u get to met him and his family?

 

@Keksie

 

Karen, adorable kittens. I admire your love for those fur babies.

 

@Husky1987

 

Larry, glad your "new" house is coming along nicely. Hope you'll get to move back ASAP with all the additional amenities.

 

@sgmn

 

Sue, we enjoyed Edge much more than Beyond, even given the circumstances. The food in OV was better, and so was the service. It also helped that we already "knew" our way around....

Glad you've enjoyed Serenade, and got to meet another member of the family @Sunshine3601 😘

 

@aussielozzie18

 

Aussie, thank you for continuing to share your beautiful surroundings, which are a feast to the eye, and thank your DS for those amazing Peggy Cove pictures.

.... and.... start practicing your French-Canadian skills 😉

 

 

 

And, last but not least, Deb & Andy @Momof3gurlz

 

So glad you've enjoyed my recommendation of Hotel Fontana. Your Damaso Rome hotel looks amazing too. Yes, you can't beat the easiness of Rome embarkation. Should you decide to "stray" to the OV for dinner, Felix at the "stir fry" station is amazing, and you can choose all the ingredients for your own dish. BTW, we also had from Ken, aka @Ourusualbeach the "All included" and the wifi was the most basic one. We took advantage of our 90 mins pp Elite wifi for accessing more than texts and emails. You can ask do use is gradually, mainly on sea day.

 

 

[TravelGirlinDallas]

1 hour ago, Ozark_Kid said:

After we cruise away I may forget to say virgin when I get a Peach Daiquiri and a Miami Vice and a.......

I say go for it!

[A&L_Ont]

1 hour ago, Ozark_Kid said:

They said they would call back and update us.  After waiting another hour I called for the 3rd time.  This time a good representative helped us.  The manager from the Galveston warehouse is supposed to be bringing a charger and switching the controller to the left side.  We will see.  In the mean time we have been stuck in the room over 2 hours.  After we cruise away I may forget to say virgin when I get a Peach Daiquiri and a Miami Vice and a....... and a......!

 

I better not miss my 1st day ice cream cone!

After all of this have a daiquiri and ice cream cone for me, as well as you. It is deserved. 

[h20skibum]

1 hour ago, dani negreanu said:

Mark, your GD is very talented. Liked the cake, it seems so much fun for all around.

Now, that we also have a son some 5 hours flight away, may I ask how many times a year do u get to met him and his family?

Dani, ours might be a somewhat unique situation.  Since we have had our grandson stay with us during the summers, we see the family when we fly out to pick him up for the summer, and again when he goes back at the end of the summer.   For the past seven years, we have rented a beach house in Florida for the Christmas / New Year holidays and we will have them and our daughter and her family join us.  The grandkids all look forward to that winter break.

 

We FaceTime with them about once a week, on their schedule.   
 

We do feel bad that our grandson hasn’t had the type of quality time he has enjoyed with us, with his other set of grandparents.   They would fly in, and spend several months, but then Covid and travel restrictions happened, and now the tensions between our two countries (China and US) have made things more difficult for them. If they could get direct flights, they are 14.5 hours, so much longer than ours.  It is a shame, because they are the nicest people, and I would like him to spend more time with them. 

 

 

[Tree_skier]

After reading the weeks drama threads I have come to the conclusion that a certain poster has too many opinions and just likes arguing.🙂

 

 

 

 

Edited October 2, 2023 by Tree_skier

[Luckynana]

On 10/1/2023 at 5:16 PM, Sunshine3601 said:

How did your Grandsons  Band do in the competition?

They didn't place😔  Thanks for asking, Debbie!

[Ourusualbeach]

On 10/1/2023 at 3:24 AM, Momof3gurlz said:

Good morning from the Edge docked in Ajaccio, Corsica, FR.  The ship is beautiful.  I love the Infinite View Veranda, it makes the room feel so much bigger.  Andy’s not crazy about it.  
We’re impressed with Celebrity so far in almost every aspect.  The only negative is I cannot access these boards using ship WiFi.  All other websites are fine and I can get to any other area of CC, but if I click on ‘Boards’, it completely freezes.  I’m on now because we’re in port using our 5G.  I’ll visit the internet desk later because this happened last year on Voyager and they changed a setting in my phone which took care of it.  
Photos later today, we are off to explore Ajaccio.

 

@dani negreanu I’m so sorry your DH was in the hospital and hope he’s on the mend.  I was getting worried that we hadn’t heard from you but now understand why.  

Great to hear your thoughts on both the ship and balcony.  I booked the Apex about a month ago for a Norway cruise.  This will be our first on X.

[Ourusualbeach]

2 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

They said they would call back and update us.  After waiting another hour I called for the 3rd time.  This time a good representative helped us.  The manager from the Galveston warehouse is supposed to be bringing a charger and switching the controller to the left side.  We will see.  In the mean time we have been stuck in the room over 2 hours.  After we cruise away I may forget to say virgin when I get a Peach Daiquiri and a Miami Vice and a....... and a......!

 

I better not miss my 1st day ice cream cone!

Glad to hear thst the third call went better.  Hopefully they followed through and you are all set