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I would imagine that there will always be some of the smaller ships. Namely, because they are needed for some of the ports and itineraries. Not all can accommodate the large ships. But I hear you, many do like the intimacy and excellent service of the smaller ships. 

Oh man, that stinks! Thank goodness that you are able to stay in your cabins! I am with you, I feel bad for those with early flights or plans. For those without it, maybe an extra few hours to just hang out and relax. I know most are ready to be on the road, but good that they opened the pools and places for meals. I hope it goes smoothly!!

If you are Crown & Anchor, maybe call that line? 

I am sooo happy to hear that your last day was such a positive one!! Sounds like it was a relaxing day with some unique entertainment! I am sorry about those chair hogs, that gets under my skin. I cannot stand the entitlement. However, back to the joy you are experiencing, I hope the evening and night and wonderful! 

@Ampurp85, yes, “vintages” is now part of my vernacular!! Thanks!  

@asquared17, oh my gosh, I didn’t pick up on that until you said it! @Ampurp85, he was out there like that “inside” the ship?!

A very joyous Thanksgiving! May it be filled with love, gratitude and God's blessings…and a fabu time on the island and wonderful dinner with your family!! 

When I was on Anthem recently, they were both available. However, it did not have the updated internet yet. … Happy Thanksgiving!

Sounds like the nice day continues! I am with @asquared17, I cannot stop laughing at vintage magnet!! Thank you for introducing it to us, @Ampurp85!!

That is pretty neat that they gave you the bag! Nice gesture!

I hope you found a chair at the solarium! Have a nice evening and keep an eye on hubby!!

Sounds like a nice day so far! I am sorry that the show last night was such a busy. I concur with sitting through it since a live performance. Very kind of you!

     Chair hogs, UGH! Even in the Solarium?! For some reason, I thought the hogs left that area alone. 
     I love how you are getting that cabin all set for the next cruisers! Would have been nice if Royal got it ready for you, though! The new curtain cracks me up!

     Is the bag you found a consolidation gift for all the issues? Anything inside? I could not tell if you had coffee packets in there or randomly adding about the Lattes!

     Enjoy your day! Thank you for sharing!

I am sooo happy that you have hot water!! Nice bonus of them giving you dinner. I hope some wine was included! … I concur with everyone, you look so lovely and happy! Enjoy the time!! 

Soo glad you are home and can rest and cleanse…on your own! Well, with your sweet kitty! She must be so happy to see you and vice versa!

     You really are a trooper, I commend you on keeping your cool. You did a great job keeping things together and offering suggestions. I concur that you could def use a solo cruise. I hope you find the perfect one. I have only sailed Anthem multiple times (I live in Jersey) and the tiny ones like Monarch and Empress when I lived in South Beach/Miami. My last cruise on Anthem def left plenty to be desired. 
    Thank you again for taking us along with you. I hope you get some much needed rest and kitty snuggles!

Oh my gosh! I was so super excited as I read that your RUB was accepted then you got to your cabin… I pray you get hot water soon!  I love you standing your ground and saying no thanks to the wine and preferring actual hot water! Did they end up giving you the wine anyway? I can’t (well, I can) believe that they asked if you wanted to switch cabins! Yeah, sure, I really didn’t want those extra $600 I paid or want to be in the Owners suite! Is there a Suite Concierge with whom you could speak and maybe get more help? I am glad the music eventually quoted down.

     Rocky start, but praying for a wonderful cruise!! Have a great time!

Great questions! I also suggest getting a transfer service for ease and peace of mind. I would also try to get the late dinners or My Time Dinning. You also have the WJ. Have a wonderful cruise!

Thank you so very much for all your blogs and sharing your experiences with us! I wish I could cruise with you! You have such a great outlook and keep on going when things get tough or icky. Even your fellow cruisers and babies can see it and gravitate towards you. Thanks for the laughs and very interesting points and stories! I also wish you could have cruised a few days longer, especially since you should get a redo of your first cruise!
     I hope you got some rest and had a nice breakfast and off the ship with your crew smoothly. 

     Safe travels home!

Yaaay on the jackpot!! Nice win!! Down $150 is great since you had fun and racked up some benefits. You have inspired me to check out the casino next time.

     You guys must be the hottest group! You have so many folks hitting on you! At least the plastic mature lady had the decency to ask if your brother was your husband. I am guessing her shot did not go far.

     How is your BFF feeling?

I really don’t know what we are going to do without living vicariously through your posts! My fave part , and it should not be because “bless their hearts”, I know they ended up sore, but it was the vintages getting stuck in their Spanx. 
 

Have a great day and have fun watching the sexy contest! 

Holy Smoke!! You just introduced us, or well me, to a whole new world of cruising!  I suppose I am more naive than I thought because I never imagined being propositioned by swingers and that the nightclub became an aggressive meat market. The latest I have gone into a bar/lounge was around ten for a glass of cab for the balcony. Just wow! You poor thing, it does not sound like great fun. Sure didn’t think it became a hook up cruise or strip joint at night! Def learned something new! 
     I hope your BFF feels better.  … Nice job saving that girl from “missing” the stall! You def have been quite the great Samaritan between her, herding vintages and watching out for your BFF, taking care of the little girls! Nice job! 
     I hope tomorrow is a little better. Hope you have better food luck. Congrats on the casino! That is so cool that you can get cruises by playing in there. I need to give it a shot one day.

     I don’t know what we will do once you are off the ship! We all look forward to your daily adventures!! 
 

Have a peaceful night and a great time tomorrow!

12 minutes ago, asquared17 said:

not me, wanting to go make popcorn in anticipation of what’s to come 

Right?! I can only imagine what is coming!

Oh man, if the last few days has been any indication, I can only imagine what weirdness is coming!! 

Oh my gosh! I don’t know if I should laugh or cry!! How is your BFF feeling?? That sounds soo drunk and soo drunk is typically followed by soo sick! I hope he was able to get through the day. 
     Wow! Just wow that you had the Brazilian couple wanting to swing with you guys! And a child wanting your BFF’s brother! Ooh, the special adventures you do find!! 
     I actually do feel bad for the vintages and the spanx situation. Struggling makes the whole thing worse. I can only imagine that spectacle!! Did they have some fun flirting with Cpt Russell? 
 

   Thank you for taking us along on your cruises!! What has been some of your favorite highlights? 

28 minutes ago, Erin103 said:

Okay. So if we get an earlier check-in time through the app we can opt to use that or we can use the key if it's the earlier of the two? 

Yes, if you get an earlier time, you can use that time. Frankly, you will probably get through quicker in a regular line than the Key line. 

Let’s see what discounts they give! Hoping for the best, not the same “up to $550 off each person” we see each weekend. I feel like it could be Christmas tomorrow! 

4 hours ago, asquared17 said:

god i wish we had a go pro on the vintages flirting with the captain...

Right?! I completely concur!! 

O M G!! I can’t stop laughing at the vintages situation!! One asleep on the balcony and the other stuck in her Spanx!! You literally had me laughing out loud! How did she get out of it? Do we want to know? I keep trying to imagine a Wakanda reject! Hilarious!

     This cruise sounds so much better than the last. I do not know if you are included in the “everyone” is sad about the cruise ending, but I hope so since that means you are enjoying this one. 
     Did you but the weed? Haha, just kidding!! I can believe they tried to sell it to you guys! You have the most interesting moments!

Good luck with the RUB of the best cabin for you! I hope you have a wonderful time!!

Hahaha! I figured about the Captain, I was teasing, more laughing at the thought of the vintages trying to get the two of you together in some sort of undercover sitcom manner! Russel Crowe who had too many bees and ribs. I can totally see that, great description!

     If you are in a food coma, I hope that means the food was good!

Have a great day!