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And if anyone wants to keep track, according to my account the current gin and tonic is number 12 for today.  They will regret selling me this drink package one way or another.

We are newly retired and I am having a terrible time convincing myself that we can now vacation whenever we want to.  We are fortunate that we have been frugal and that means we can afford it too.  I am going to email my TA just to get an idea of what’s available ?

We are newly retired and I am having a terrible time convincing myself that we can now vacation whenever we want to.  We are fortunate that we have been frugal and that means we can afford it too.  I am going to email my TA just to get an idea of what’s available ?

Can I just say how TIRED I am of the debate?  Wear a mask, don’t wear a mask, vaccinate, don’t vaccinate.  We aren’t convincing anyone to change their stance here. Can’t we talk about chair hogs and proper attire????

We are newly retired and I am having a terrible time convincing myself that we can now vacation whenever we want to.  We are fortunate that we have been frugal and that means we can afford it too.  I am going to email my TA just to get an idea of what’s available ?

Exactly. This is why we have rules here to stop this sort of "discussion". It just angers everyone (even the person writes it is probably jacked up).
At this point, it is what it is. Let's let it leave be.

Are the chairhogs in the vaccinated or unvaccinated area? ? 

Can I just say how TIRED I am of the debate?  Wear a mask, don’t wear a mask, vaccinate, don’t vaccinate.  We aren’t convincing anyone to change their stance here. Can’t we talk about chair hogs and proper attire????

Can I just say how TIRED I am of the debate?  Wear a mask, don’t wear a mask, vaccinate, don’t vaccinate.  We aren’t convincing anyone to change their stance here. Can’t we talk about chair hogs and proper attire????

Can I just say how TIRED I am of the debate?  Wear a mask, don’t wear a mask, vaccinate, don’t vaccinate.  We aren’t convincing anyone to change their stance here. Can’t we talk about chair hogs and proper attire????

Can I just say how TIRED I am of the debate?  Wear a mask, don’t wear a mask, vaccinate, don’t vaccinate.  We aren’t convincing anyone to change their stance here. Can’t we talk about chair hogs and proper attire????

Can I just say how TIRED I am of the debate?  Wear a mask, don’t wear a mask, vaccinate, don’t vaccinate.  We aren’t convincing anyone to change their stance here. Can’t we talk about chair hogs and proper attire????

Can I just say how TIRED I am of the debate?  Wear a mask, don’t wear a mask, vaccinate, don’t vaccinate.  We aren’t convincing anyone to change their stance here. Can’t we talk about chair hogs and proper attire????

That analogy isn't remotely comparable to something about one's health versus one's vanity. 
More importantly, this isn't Royal Caribbean's decision. It's CDC requirements and from what I can tell, executives would love to drop the mask mandate for vaccinated in a heart beat if it were up to them.

The most sage advice I've ever been given is not to try to do everything. You'll stress and freak out trying to fit it all in Relax.. you're supposed to be on a stress free vacation Go where the day takes you.. Watch the sun set over the horizon.. Clink Glasses with your new found friends.. enjoy conversations..  Try foods you normally wouldn't..  Don't be afraid to dance, sing, and act like a dork lol ? 

Except, that's not what we're talking about here - just masks, and the idea of having to wear them intermittently on a vacation. Everything else you've mentioned is irrelevant when it comes to face mask protocols in particular on a cruise ship. In this case, it IS just a mask. You still get to cruise. You can still have a very enjoyable time. If someone really thinks it will ruin their vacation they I guess they don't have to cruise. I'm double vaxxed, and don't think I need to be wearing a mask, but I will still respect a business' rule. Again, it is a minor inconvenience in the grand scheme of things. If it's any more than that, don't go until the rule changes.

Honestly, I just don't see the big deal about wearing a mask some of the time on a cruise. Seems like a first world problem. You still get to go on a cruise! I'm sure a lot of people would be happy to go on a cruise, even with tons of restrictions. It's a vacation after all. Again, it's not all the time. Maybe then I would understand. Who wants to wear a mask sitting outside on the pool deck? If all I have to do is pop on a mask when I leave my room, and head to the main dining room, where I can remove it again, I don't really care. It is a minor inconvenience. 

You mean like the masks that worked so well in Japan with a society that has a much higher mask compliance than the US? Japan, who is seeing a surge in Covid cases so much so that no spectators are now going to be allowed at olympics? 
 
The CDC just released their new school guidelines that are saying that unvaccinated children should wear masks. CDC continues to be a joke. 
There will always be new strains of viruses just look at seasonal flu. Covid is well in the way to being endemic. Mass testing needs to end just like they ended testing of H1N1 in 2009-2010. Caseademic at this point. 
 
The variants are now just more panic porn. The Delta variant is no more deadly than original despite what media pushes. 
 
I get that the US wants more people to get vaccinated but fear is not the way to accomplish it
Royal needs to drop masking because masking is just theater at this point and their customers are going to continue to cancel cruises if they continue these masking protocols 

And if my wonderful MEI agent, Emily H, is on here, PLEASE do not give up any of your well deserved and no doubt too small commission for me or my brother.  Just having you in our corner had been reward enough!!!
Gail Dumoulin

And if my wonderful MEI agent, Emily H, is on here, PLEASE do not give up any of your well deserved and no doubt too small commission for me or my brother.  Just having you in our corner had been reward enough!!!
Gail Dumoulin

And if my wonderful MEI agent, Emily H, is on here, PLEASE do not give up any of your well deserved and no doubt too small commission for me or my brother.  Just having you in our corner had been reward enough!!!
Gail Dumoulin

And if my wonderful MEI agent, Emily H, is on here, PLEASE do not give up any of your well deserved and no doubt too small commission for me or my brother.  Just having you in our corner had been reward enough!!!
Gail Dumoulin

And if my wonderful MEI agent, Emily H, is on here, PLEASE do not give up any of your well deserved and no doubt too small commission for me or my brother.  Just having you in our corner had been reward enough!!!
Gail Dumoulin

Only if he's vaccinated.

I'll never get my teeth whitened.  
I'll never forget that I'm on vacation and none of us know how many more cruises we have, I'll stay in a suite, buy the Drink and Dining package.  
I'll never forget my 2 rules onboard.  
1. Don't be an A--hole
2. Make it back to my room under my own power.