MicDay

I really think we are at a point that everyone just does:
you do you and I’ll do me 
what makes me feel comfortable and safe might not be the same for you and that’s ok
no judgement here

I really think we are at a point that everyone just does:
you do you and I’ll do me 
what makes me feel comfortable and safe might not be the same for you and that’s ok
no judgement here

I really think we are at a point that everyone just does:
you do you and I’ll do me 
what makes me feel comfortable and safe might not be the same for you and that’s ok
no judgement here

I really think we are at a point that everyone just does:
you do you and I’ll do me 
what makes me feel comfortable and safe might not be the same for you and that’s ok
no judgement here

I really think we are at a point that everyone just does:
you do you and I’ll do me 
what makes me feel comfortable and safe might not be the same for you and that’s ok
no judgement here

I really think we are at a point that everyone just does:
you do you and I’ll do me 
what makes me feel comfortable and safe might not be the same for you and that’s ok
no judgement here

@Bob_KY I right there with you!  Since I wanted to see some of Seattle before we cruise we are there two days earlier with plans to explore.  We won’t talk about preparing to leave work for 13 days.  
I'm trying not to stress about it but holy cow.  I understand why RC is doing this but it doesn’t take the stress of it away.

We are cruising out of Miami 2 weeks from today. We are masking up and not hanging out with other indoors as much as possible. I do have two days at an in-person conference this week, which makes me very nervous, if I'm being honest. We are flying to Miami the day before the cruise, and I have N95 masks and face shields for all of us. I'm completely over caring if I look silly at this point. We have been planning this cruise since 2019, and I just want it to happen!

Because of Delta, we have started ordering grocery pick up for now, we aren’t eating inside restaurants (pickup or outdoor seating only), no unnecessary appointments, etc. Sorta like last year, just without masks. ?  We would wear them if we felt uncomfortable going into a situation.  
 
We aren’t doing this to be able to cruise, but to try to avoid Delta. My family at home has been seriously affected by Delta.  Went thru my sister’s family like a brush fire.  Very contagious, and the original case was a vaccinated sibling. All the rest are unvaccinated 20-50 year olds. ? Don’t know about their children, none are symptomatic for now. All quarantining.
We will do the same things for a couple weeks before our cruise, if we don’t cancel.  

Exactly, none of this changes anything for us.  We’ve continued to mask up, socially distance, and practice our good hygiene.  We’ve been fully vaccinated since February since both of us are in the health care fields. 
 
we have started to travel some, but still take all the precautions we can.  We’ve always carried hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes when we travel, so we were wiping down plane seats before it was cool ?
 
stay safe.

My wife and I continue to wear masks while shopping, picking up pizza, etc.  That in addition to what has been said about social distancing, etc.

Since I’m working up until we drive to the airport, I guess I’m rolling the dice. 
 
I work for a big regional supermarket chain, so I’m hoping for big bucks and no whammies. 

Douse your nostrils with rubbing alcohol before the test?

Good thinking! I’m also thinking of staying in a semi-quarantine for the two weeks prior. Going to limit my contact and really try social distancing…which shouldn’t be too hard for me as I was pretty much always social distancing before it became a thing! I agree that it’s been sooooo long that I definitely don’t want to do something that interferes with me enjoying a wonderful sail away and a fantastic cruise again!

For us, we’re going to lay low starting 2 weeks before our cruise in October. No going out unnecessarily. We’re lucky that we are home based, so no offices we have to go to. 
 
We were going to drive to Miami with our friends, but now (if cases remain high) considering taking separate cars. Especially since one of the friends will have just flown home from NYC a few days before we leave. 
 
I’m not risking it! Lol We’ve waited so long to finally get back onboard that to test positive would be just awful. 

Am I the only one that feels challenged/stressed by the timing of taking the covid test, getting results, departing early (minimum day before), and boarding?  Throw in the mad work schedule to cover projects and requirements because of taking vacation.  Sigh..

I think we all share the same feeling...just have to remind ourselves how awesome it'll be when we do the embarkation walk onto the ship. ???

We had 11 cruises with dropped prices adding up to over $2000!

@NC State
My husband would say that is because you have great taste in Screen names.  Our daughter just graduated from NC State this past December and my husband has been a fan his whole life. Go Pack! ?

Sitting here on the phone waiting for Delta to answer.
Delta has changed our flight to Seattle that leaves in 32 days.
Delta has totally changed our layover from JFK to DWT
By doing this we are still in first class CLT to DWT but from DWT to SEA we are in coach and are not even sitting anywhere near each other!!
For you frequent flyers is that normal and how is that allowed if I paid for a first class ticket?
I checked Delta and our original flight is still available but FC is sold out.
I booked this a month ago and chose our seats, why/how can Delta do this?
@twangsteryou seemed to fly Delta a lot, has this happen to you?

Evidently Josh's think alike because I've got the same opinion as @Josh C, really don't generally care about the cabin but FC is pretty much a must for me.  Priority lines, more comfortable seats, alcohol (well, used to be at least), free checked bags and never needing to worry about overhead space.  It's just the right way for me to start and end any trip.
Now that I'm thinking about it...I hope that the suites I have booked upcoming don't make it hard to go back to my usual cabins....

I just need the alcohol to come back.
But I agree with others, bumping up to first class is a terrific splurge.

Regarding the scaling back of FC, I thought food and drink has returned? 

You've obviously never met my wife.
 
<rimshot>

@NC State
My husband would say that is because you have great taste in Screen names.  Our daughter just graduated from NC State this past December and my husband has been a fan his whole life. Go Pack! ?