MaryCS62

Lists are your friends.  I’ve been saying that to my husband for 30 years.  
We also keep the super important items in one spot.
 My passports go into my ugly passport holder once they are removed from their spot-easily recognized by all family members for what it is. It comes out at the airport and hangs around my neck until we need the passports and then only gets taken off my neck once I get all passports back.  This will be a gift I give to each of them when they are finally out of the house. 
There was a meme recently about a 30 something year old bitching his mom still held his passport despite him having moved out, so she finally gave it to him…. And he misplaced it.  yep-already know that will be the case with my lovelies.  I plan to have a release form made for them to read and sign/date when they take their passports. That will be my evidence that they had it last. 🤣
 

well, on the bright side, at least you hadn't lost them!!!  Actually - passports "live" in a certain location in our house, and are only removed for the check in upload and when we are actually packing the carry-on bags, which is the night before we leave. On return home, that's the first thing to unpack.
Lists are your friend - I check off as I pack, then I know if I missed anything.

well, on the bright side, at least you hadn't lost them!!!  Actually - passports "live" in a certain location in our house, and are only removed for the check in upload and when we are actually packing the carry-on bags, which is the night before we leave. On return home, that's the first thing to unpack.
Lists are your friend - I check off as I pack, then I know if I missed anything.

well, on the bright side, at least you hadn't lost them!!!  Actually - passports "live" in a certain location in our house, and are only removed for the check in upload and when we are actually packing the carry-on bags, which is the night before we leave. On return home, that's the first thing to unpack.
Lists are your friend - I check off as I pack, then I know if I missed anything.

Thank you for correcting my typo.  One day I will learn to wear my glasses when sending an email or text.🤓

We are 14 days away from sailing and last night I went to go grab my passport and passport card to put with out kit of important documents. I went to my desk and they weren't there. Now the last time we used these were on a cruise so I went into full panic mode at 3am and began searching the whole house while my wife was asleep. Room after room I opened every drawer and cabinet searching every place I could think of. I was quite so that my wife could get a good nights sleep but also I didn't want her to know that my passports were lost. After the house I searched both vehicles and was about ready to drive to my office to search there when I hear my wifes alarm went off. She eventually makes her way to me and ask what is wrong. I said "Well I went to go pack my passports" to which she interrupted and said "You put those in the bag last week, did you take them out". That is when I realized that I had done this last weekend and I just spent hours going through everything in my house. 

Years ago I had four young (mid-20s) guys on my team and after a big project finished I took them out to a celebratory lunch at the nearby Old Country Buffet. It was like watching the Vikings sack Rome.... 

they were a bit older, but on a cruise 11 years ago (Mom treated the family the year of her 80th bday), my 14 & 17 yo nephews ate like they had been starved for a month prior, and wouldn't eat again for another month.  The 14 yo especially - dinner was 2-3 apps, 2 entrees & 2-3 desserts. Of course, they were/are both very active and it never showed on them... 

at least 15 min prior, I think, then reserved seats get given away. Although I have never used the Key, and I think those reserved seats are in a particular location, so they may get held longer
 

sorry, you are quite right - my bad

on our b2b, we checked in and picked an early time for the 2nd leg, just in case something happened to prevent us from going on the first one.

on our b2b, we checked in and picked an early time for the 2nd leg, just in case something happened to prevent us from going on the first one.

715 would suit me perfectly!  Our's is currently 730, which is the later available seating.

715 would suit me perfectly!  Our's is currently 730, which is the later available seating.

The “do I need a passport” thread is initialed every month or so.  Although there are certain situations where birth certificates can be substituted, a) every American should have a passport, b) any name change requires an updated passport, c) all passports should be renewed BEFORE it is 6 months to expiration.

yes - I'd actually have a hard time narrowing it down - several items look good (and yes, I know I can order all I want, it's a question of being able to eat it all 😀)

Great news for those of us who boldly purchased in Spring of 2020 for $22/share.
Remember to hang on to 100 shares for on board credit. 
 

I have a lymphedema pump - small machine, plus leg wraps & hoses. The machine definitely goes in Carry - on - don't want it tossed around - although that will definitely cause them to ask you to open it up when it goes through the xray machine. The wraps, etc, will go in carryon if the bag we are using is big enough, although on debarkation, those usually go in the bags that go out the night before.  The machine always is under our control - and I would recommend your friend do the same

for those like me who didn't see it right away - you have to press the "more" icon next to 'Cart, For You, Dining, Excursions' buttons on the bottom

At least be honest and name it "taste of oh who the hell knows"

for those like me who didn't see it right away - you have to press the "more" icon next to 'Cart, For You, Dining, Excursions' buttons on the bottom

The real purpose of self printed tags (Royal's or anyone else) is quick instruction in origami............and folding along the lines. 🤣

also - since we have the 4 diamond voucher - we get the refreshment package (drink a lot of coffee, bottled water & soda) but don't bother with the DBP - waste of money. If we bring wine, we won't go over 4 alcoholic beverages each, and if we do, it's cheaper to pay for one that pay for the DBP.

yes - I'd actually have a hard time narrowing it down - several items look good (and yes, I know I can order all I want, it's a question of being able to eat it all 😀)

also - since we have the 4 diamond voucher - we get the refreshment package (drink a lot of coffee, bottled water & soda) but don't bother with the DBP - waste of money. If we bring wine, we won't go over 4 alcoholic beverages each, and if we do, it's cheaper to pay for one that pay for the DBP.