LIVE ALLURE OFTHE C’s. August 6-14, 2022 STORY TIME. Third edition.............DON'T ASK

[StanleyandGus]

I’m so glad you started your cruise report early- let us know how the packing situation is. I know how to pack, but I can’t seem to actually 

 

As an ex-pharmacist, I totally agree about the OTCs!

 

[Lionesss]

As a happily ever after retired CRNA, we take a “sample” version of CVS stock. 
 

Now our prescription drugs will be added later but we have and not limited to:

 

pepto bismol

benadryl

immodium

sinus tylenol

tums

tylenol

ibuprofen

visine

eye wash

neosporin

blistex

polymyxin eye drops

calamine lotion

ampicillin

amoxicillin

zithromax

zantac

zurtec

 

bandaids

ace wrap

gauze

q-tips

4 x 4s

cotton balls 

 

But most importantly travel insurance. 
 

 

Now I can replace all our clothes. But there is something about a comfy bathing suit. So those are in other carryon. 
 

We have to fit this into 2 suitcases plus the shoes we have (12 pair between us), and must weigh under 60 pounds per spouse to fly. 
 

Oh yes. We have a nifty hand held travel scale. 
 

 

 

The weight limit on suitcases is my husband’s limit. I lug the carryons till we drop them off at airport checkin. 
 

 

Edited August 3, 2022 by Lionesss

[megs193]

Did the concierge send you the entertainment schedule for the week?  I noticed it said make your reservations for shows in your cruise planner which is no longer an option. Will the concierge make them for you in advance?  Thanks!

[Ocean Boy]

5 hours ago, Lionesss said:

As a happily ever after retired CRNA, we take a “sample” version of CVS stock. 
 

Now our prescription drugs will be added later but we have and not limited to:

 

pepto bismol

benadryl

immodium

sinus tylenol

tums

tylenol

ibuprofen

visine

eye wash

neosporin

blistex

polymyxin eye drops

calamine lotion

ampicillin

amoxicillin

zithromax

zantac

zurtec

 

bandaids

ace wrap

gauze

q-tips

4 x 4s

cotton balls 

 

But most importantly travel insurance. 
 

 

For real?

[DaniDanielle]

That’s a lot of antibiotics!

[Ocean Boy]

11 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said:

That’s a lot of antibiotics!

It's a lot of stuff!

[molly361]

YIKES!!  That's all I have to say. 

[Lionesss]

Well. 
Being in the medical field. And realizing antibiotics are not to be taken lightly we have his guidelines on which to take in case. 
The fees for doctor visit on board is not cheap. 
 

When we return from vacation if we had to take an antibiotic we schedule a doctors visit to make sure we are treat the appropriate ailment. And it is resolved or resolving. 
 

ie. urinary tract infection. (Been there) 

otitis media 

as examples. 

 

Also. 
um 

Have many friends in the profession. Drug reps, Doctors. We practically get everything as a freebie. 
 

The only thing we have to pay for is calamine lotion, visine and eye wash. 
 

It seems everything gets pitched before it is used because it expires. 
 

Over kill 

Maybe. 
But if you ever need immodium (sp) and do not have. Your *hit out of luck. 
 

😜

 

[Lionesss]

1 hour ago, megs193 said:

Did the concierge send you the entertainment schedule for the week?  I noticed it said make your reservations for shows in your cruise planner which is no longer an option. Will the concierge make them for you in advance?  Thanks!

 

No

 

In May Junior made our comedy club reservation. We did everything else. 
 

😃

[monorail81]

6 hours ago, Lionesss said:

As a happily ever after retired CRNA, we take a “sample” version of CVS stock. 
 

Now our prescription drugs will be added later but we have and not limited to:

 

pepto bismol

benadryl

immodium

sinus tylenol

tums

tylenol

ibuprofen

visine

eye wash

neosporin

blistex

polymyxin eye drops

calamine lotion

ampicillin

amoxicillin

zithromax

zantac

zurtec

 

bandaids

ace wrap

gauze

q-tips

4 x 4s

cotton balls 

 

I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who travels with a mobile pharmacy!  I bring everything we may use on land because you certainly can’t expect to find it on a ship. 

[Hockeydad1972]

Thanks for doing this review. Thankfully we will be joining you on this exact cruise so we will be experiencing everything along side you but slumming it in a Deck 14 Balcony… LOL.. Hopefully we will meet on board… Can’t wait til Saturday!!

[screwsmcernst]

42 minutes ago, monorail81 said:

I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who travels with a mobile pharmacy!  I bring everything we may use on land because you certainly can’t expect to find it on a ship. 

 

I also bring a mobile pharmacy.  My family always makes fun of me.... until they need something.  😃

 

[Lionesss]

So. If tomorrow at 7 am we are COVID negative. We will cruise in our crown loft suite on Saturday. 

[Ocean Boy]

3 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

So. If tomorrow at 7 am we are COVID negative. We will cruise in our crown loft suite on Saturday. 

Whoa, some how it was lost on me that THIS is where you are living. Congrats!

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, Lionesss said:

Well. 
Being in the medical field. And realizing antibiotics are not to be taken lightly we have his guidelines on which to take in case. 
The fees for doctor visit on board is not cheap. 
 

When we return from vacation if we had to take an antibiotic we schedule a doctors visit to make sure we are treat the appropriate ailment. And it is resolved or resolving. 
 

ie. urinary tract infection. (Been there) 

otitis media 

as examples. 

 

Also. 
um 

Have many friends in the profession. Drug reps, Doctors. We practically get everything as a freebie. 
 

The only thing we have to pay for is calamine lotion, visine and eye wash. 
 

It seems everything gets pitched before it is used because it expires. 
 

Over kill 

Maybe. 
But if you ever need immodium (sp) and do not have. Your *hit out of luck. 
 

😜

 

My major thing to pack is TUMS. Getting reflux from eating too close to bedtime is horrible.

 

I didn't know drug reps even existed any longer. It seems the only people our politicians approve of getting anything for free is them.🙄

[Lionesss]

9 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

My major thing to pack is TUMS. Getting reflux from eating too close to bedtime is horrible.

 

I didn't know drug reps even existed any longer. It seems the only people our politicians approve of getting anything for free is them.🙄

 

I know. 
It is remarkable what we get. 
Especially the OTC MEDS. 
But our family doctor is a Family Practioner and we are truly fortunate that he has a great supply chain.
 

 

[Sea Dog]

Smart thinking of bringing your pharmacy. Better off to have it if you need it than trying to search somewhere to find it.

[Lionesss]

While waiting for my phone to count down on the results of COVID test EMed I’m checking my mail and this showed up. 
 

 

[h20skibum]

Hope your tests go well this morning 

[Lionesss]

Well. Christopher Cross sang it best. 

 

 

AND.  

 

NEGATIVE!!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Lionesss]

So as I attempt to look out the kitchen window I see this little critter. Yup a Circada. Well buddy you slept in. 2021 was the time of the 17 year appearance. 
 

[Lionesss]

Our final “Before we leave things to do” list. 
 

Now in May I actually felt bad that the spouse had more to do on his list. So this year we decided to let luck be our lady and we selected from two papers marked “A” or “B” which list you would have to complete all tasks. 
 

LIST “A”

 

go to post office

stop mail

get gas in car

check oil and washer fluid 

get turtle feeder fish

stop to get beer and snacks for sitter 

(frigerator already stocked) 

bring lunch home

shut water off to outside

water plants 

empty dishwasher 

take out trash

put luggage tags on 

take suitcases down 

put all suitcases in car 

put EZ pass in car for turnpike 

stop newspaper 

complete airline info  print boarding pass

Get passports - COVID cards from safe 

Print EMed test results 

 

 

LIST. “ B”

 

take shower

dry hair

get dressed 

eat lunch

 

( IF WIFEY WINS THEN) 

Curl hair

apply makeup

select jewelry to take. 

 

In all fairness since spouse always lets me go first. I let him select first. 
 

DRUMROLL 

 

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AWE.  HE GOT “ A” 

 

 

I am the lucky one as he mosy’s off. 
 

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ONE DAY HE WILL FIGURE THIS OUT 

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But in all honesty. He would have done list “A” anyway. 
 

Good husband. 
 

❤️

[TravelGirlinDallas]

That's hilarious. 😂

[Lionesss]

Packed and ready to go for next 11 days. 
 

It all made it. 
 

Room for more. 
 

 

[Sea Dog]

5 hours ago, Lionesss said:

NEGATIVE!!!!!!!

 

 

Congrats let's this party started!!

 

21 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

It all made it. 

 

I like the color of your luggage and the stickers. Easy to pick out.

 

Cheers!!