SpeedNoodles

Update -
Since the listing on our VA house went “live” yesterday (Thursday), we decided it would be best just to skeedaddle and run away to western MD to visit my daughter and see her new house.  For @coneyraven, they live in Garrett County in Oakland. I don’t know much more about the area except that it is beautiful out here in the sticks (meant lovingly).  We watched a big (probably 8 point) buck with his deer-ladies grazing in their yard (5 acres).  Simply beautiful. Of course, all Dan could talk about was shootIng them with a bow, but I avoided a philosophical confrontation on the subject.  
 
Back to the house.  I am overwhelmed by the attraction the house has generated !  We have over 30 confirmed viewing appointments between Thursday and Saturday plus an open house on Sunday. Getting out of town was the RIGHT move.  We did have 1 negative review (objection to the yard slope, which is legitimate) but everything else has been ragingly positive.  I think we’re going to be very happy with the decision to sell now. Our Agent is very pleased. We told him to hold all offers until we get back.  Don’t want to deal with that right now.
I change my mind daily (even more often some days) about whether to accept the job offer I have and remain in VA until the FL house is ready or move straight away to FL.  He keeps sweetening the job offer so it’s getting harder to decline so I outsmarted him (I hope).  I sent him a list of all my cruise dates for the next year !  That should discourage him !  Lol
Off to breakfast with the fam.  

These recommendations are totally incomplete. No mention at all was made whether hiding rubber ducks would be allowed.

This I know to be true as I survived bacterial meningitis back in 2002. I had all the classic symptoms, but a spinal tap was needed to confirm the suspicions. I was sick for a couple of days before with some symptoms and even visited the ER and was told it was an "inner ear infection". The "classic" symptoms in my case, came on quickly and according to my Doctors,  I was a couple of hours away from dying, even though it was only an "inner ear infection" a couple of days sooner.  I don't know if the RC DR was to blame or not. I know some of the early symptoms in my case, mimicked a lot of other ailments.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the little girl and her family. 

I'm not blaming the family at all, but what would lead them to this belief?  Did they think they were sailing on Mayo Clinic of the Seas?  "“We were always under the impression that the medical facilities and staff on a ship were world class and world leading."

I'm not blaming the family at all, but what would lead them to this belief?  Did they think they were sailing on Mayo Clinic of the Seas?  "“We were always under the impression that the medical facilities and staff on a ship were world class and world leading."

Probably not but you have to call in and tell them you got X cruise but now want to see if there are any options for that
If you lifted though like 3 weeks ago -that could be different.   But call and ask them for options.

Hopefully the border will be open by May and the Alaskan cruise season will proceed in some fashion.

I'm not blaming the family at all, but what would lead them to this belief?  Did they think they were sailing on Mayo Clinic of the Seas?  "“We were always under the impression that the medical facilities and staff on a ship were world class and world leading."

My favorite memory was shocking Mr. SpeedNoodles when we were on an ATV tour in Puerto Rico last February on our Symphony sailing - It was only the 2nd time I'd ever driven an ATV (the first time being the day before, mostly on paved roads), and the mud was up to a foot deep in places.  He didn't think I"d even try to go through some of the big puddles or mud, but I just dove into them the entire time and never got stuck - he was shocked!  It's not easy to shock your husband after 26 years of marriage!

My favorite memory was shocking Mr. SpeedNoodles when we were on an ATV tour in Puerto Rico last February on our Symphony sailing - It was only the 2nd time I'd ever driven an ATV (the first time being the day before, mostly on paved roads), and the mud was up to a foot deep in places.  He didn't think I"d even try to go through some of the big puddles or mud, but I just dove into them the entire time and never got stuck - he was shocked!  It's not easy to shock your husband after 26 years of marriage!

My favorite memory was shocking Mr. SpeedNoodles when we were on an ATV tour in Puerto Rico last February on our Symphony sailing - It was only the 2nd time I'd ever driven an ATV (the first time being the day before, mostly on paved roads), and the mud was up to a foot deep in places.  He didn't think I"d even try to go through some of the big puddles or mud, but I just dove into them the entire time and never got stuck - he was shocked!  It's not easy to shock your husband after 26 years of marriage!

Not just river cruises in NA - I once looked up that train tour through the Rockies and wow that's pricey. Wouldn't mind doing it but I gotta win the lottery first. 

Still clinging to that strand of hope for Nov 9 on Grandeur, I just said screw it and booked my 1st cabana at Labadee, price is just too good (and I'm promoting social distancing...I'm a responsible citizen after all!)  😆

Resurrecting an old thread.  I wanted to report on a GREAT experience with American Airlines and itinerary changes.
I had to change a flight NOT once, but TWICE.  For both calls, AA made the necessary changes quickly and without charging a dime in change fees.  I am thrilled with this new policy.  The first time I changed it, there was an increase in fare (which I absolutely expected) so I just paid the increased fare.  The second time I changed it, the fare went DOWN by over $350 PP so I got credit vouchers for that fare difference.
After so many bad experiences trying to change air itineraries, I was happy for some good news.  I hope they NEVER change their no change fee policy !!!

My favorite memory was shocking Mr. SpeedNoodles when we were on an ATV tour in Puerto Rico last February on our Symphony sailing - It was only the 2nd time I'd ever driven an ATV (the first time being the day before, mostly on paved roads), and the mud was up to a foot deep in places.  He didn't think I"d even try to go through some of the big puddles or mud, but I just dove into them the entire time and never got stuck - he was shocked!  It's not easy to shock your husband after 26 years of marriage!

Me either.  We get calls on 911 all of the time that go something like this:
911:  "And the female that you saw, can you describe her, please?"
Caller: "Yes, she was a white female, brunette, blue jacket, elderly"
911:  "And can you give me an idea of what you mean by elderly, sir?"
Caller: "Oh, you know, about 35."
911:  ...... bangs head on desk .....

Me either.  We get calls on 911 all of the time that go something like this:
911:  "And the female that you saw, can you describe her, please?"
Caller: "Yes, she was a white female, brunette, blue jacket, elderly"
911:  "And can you give me an idea of what you mean by elderly, sir?"
Caller: "Oh, you know, about 35."
911:  ...... bangs head on desk .....

Me either.  We get calls on 911 all of the time that go something like this:
911:  "And the female that you saw, can you describe her, please?"
Caller: "Yes, she was a white female, brunette, blue jacket, elderly"
911:  "And can you give me an idea of what you mean by elderly, sir?"
Caller: "Oh, you know, about 35."
911:  ...... bangs head on desk .....

My best memory is taking my sister on her first Caribbean cruise. Now she is completely addicted - we've been on several together. and can't wait for our next!!

One thing I would caution is that testing in the future may look different than testing today. 
The protocols announced are not for cruising In September 2020 but potentially for many months into the future.  Testing in March for example will likely look a lot different than today.   Testing in June will be different than testing in March.  Testing one year from today will be very different compared to what it is today.  As business travel restarts the need for non-symptomatic rapid testing will change.  Personal travel will benefit from those changes.
Families too will need to consider the impact of testing on their little angels.  Some children may not like testing requirements.  Is a complete meltdown from a swab up the nose worth it?  

911: "Sir, what is your own age?"
Caller: "I'm 19."
911: "Please go home and tell your mother what you did. And that I've instructed you that you're grounded until she feels like you've learned the lesson."
 
 
911: "Sir, what is your own age?"
Caller: "Oh, I'm 59."
911: "That sound you hear is my jaw hitting the floor and my tongue rolling out. Followed by my head exploding from the hypocrisy."
 
😁 Sorry, long day of coding and first break all day. I'm feeling kind of spicy.

Me either.  We get calls on 911 all of the time that go something like this:
911:  "And the female that you saw, can you describe her, please?"
Caller: "Yes, she was a white female, brunette, blue jacket, elderly"
911:  "And can you give me an idea of what you mean by elderly, sir?"
Caller: "Oh, you know, about 35."
911:  ...... bangs head on desk .....

Me either.  We get calls on 911 all of the time that go something like this:
911:  "And the female that you saw, can you describe her, please?"
Caller: "Yes, she was a white female, brunette, blue jacket, elderly"
911:  "And can you give me an idea of what you mean by elderly, sir?"
Caller: "Oh, you know, about 35."
911:  ...... bangs head on desk .....

So in the doc's opinion, anyone over 40 is elderly?????????

That must explain why I need a bigger screen for my phone! 😜