SpeedNoodles

I have such little tolerance for losing that I'm typically out of a casino in 20-30 minutes, smoke or no smoke.

He posts quite a few RCLBlog articles. Matt must have pictures of him doing something deviant like sailing Carnival.

I've never smoked in my life and I am very concerned the new smoke free casino may be too hard to resist.  I'm running out to buy cigarettes. 
If I get addicted by my cruise I won't be able to use the casino.  Think of the money I'll save.

I stayed at The Park in Vegas recently and loved they had no smoking.  One reason I booked rooms there.

She remained in out original room for 24… more like 36 hours… tested negative this morning and went to the beach. She’s good to go. 
It’s Deck 3 for me - nothing but me, time, internet, television, room service and a view 🙂

Coolerator

Thanks for doing a live blog!  Have a wonderful cruise (and it's giving me hope ❤️ )

With the extended mask policy I may need to take up smoking so I can't visit the casino.  

Another drink tip...my wife and I often ask for bottles of Pellegrino and Red Bull as we head back to to our room even if we don't want them that moment so we can stock our fridge. It's nice to always have a small supply in your room fridge at the ready.

I think I found it.  According to Google, it's a bicycle wheel.

 

I need to understand what media you're referring to. All I've heard in mainstream media is that so far the majority of Omicron cases have mild symptoms.
What I'm hearing from my family in healthcare is different and more nuanced but basically - Omicron -  mild symptoms for vaxxed people. 

Take it from me addicted to Royal Up bidding and 0-12. The earliest I received the unsuccessful bid email was 1800 the evening before sailing. My last two sailings I received it while dining in Coastal Kitchen for the filet dinner. Place the bid and then TRY to put it out of your mind, hard but it will drive you batty if not. I was checking for status changes every day. It's fun, good luck!

Emphasis on "Florida Man", lol.
One of my partners at work just tested positive - I found out yesterday and came home this morning from work and took a test, honestly hoping it was positive too, just to get it over with.  Alas, my mitigation techniques work (she smokes, I don't like the smell on her, so I've been masking around her just to save myself, lol).

Pre-cruise in Miami - La Camaronera in Little Havana - we'll never cruise out of Miami without visiting.

That woman is worth her weight in gold, and then some.

That woman is worth her weight in gold, and then some.

Emphasis on "Florida Man", lol.
One of my partners at work just tested positive - I found out yesterday and came home this morning from work and took a test, honestly hoping it was positive too, just to get it over with.  Alas, my mitigation techniques work (she smokes, I don't like the smell on her, so I've been masking around her just to save myself, lol).

That woman is worth her weight in gold, and then some.

Heck at this point I am beginning to think I want to get Omi, off ship, or whenever, just to further strengthen my boostered system.
I thought about roaming the streets on NYE offering to kiss strange women but figured I'd just end up on the cable news as "A Florida man was arrested..."  

1.  Yes.  The DBP will include drinks anywhere on the ship, including specialty restaurants.  Note that wines (by the glass) will often exceed the $13 threshold so you have to be careful with wines, but almost any other beverage will be covered/included.  Rarely does a drink exceed the threshold but some high end liquors will....but they will advise you of that, if it is the case.
2.  Absolutely not.  Children are always welcome in specialty restaurants.  You know your child best so you will know how well/poorly they are likely to handle an extended meal situation.  I would not advise taking a 9 month old to the Chef's Table due to the length of that event but for a dinner at Chops I would not hesitate.  It might be a nice time to consider AO/RT so that the 2 of you can get away for a nice meal but it is certainly permitted to take children into specialty restaurants.  Enjoy !

He's not wrong though, Coors Lite is basically water.
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Ha, that's exactly how I got ours - Empress to Odyssey at under 1/3 the cost!  Happy sailing to you!

That woman is worth her weight in gold, and then some.

I echo the thoughts above.   A KN95 that doesn't press against your mouth is so easy to wear.  It doesn't muffle your speech.   I forget I'm wearing it on occasionally.  
 

Ha, that's exactly how I got ours - Empress to Odyssey at under 1/3 the cost!  Happy sailing to you!