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16 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

I would never use a bag that had previously been used with firearms or ammunition of any kind. Just too many things can go wrong.  Sniffing dogs, for example.  Why add that risk of suspicion and attention.

This is why my range bag is only a range bag and nothing else.

You two look like you are having so much fun! Looking at your upcoming cruises, how long will you be on Independence in August? We will be on her starting the 24th.

28 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said:

@GregD Yes RUB are a casino comp thing, they (the powers that be for RU) don't see what you paid as far as casino comps go. They just know they can possibly earn money on your room.

Perfect! Thanks for the info!!

I am super late to this party. The freeloaders have been keeping me so busy I have not been on the blogs for weeks now. This is the perfect time for me to read this blog. @TheBoss518 and I just booked Indy for August. We actually got a casino comp for the cruise. This is our first "free" cruise (we of course paid to upgrade to a suite gty) I feel pretty lucky because the last time we were in the casino was two years ago. I ran the Facebook page for that sailing and ran a slot pull. depite not spending any more money there, we still get offers and this was the first one we have been able to do. 

We are excited because we are leaving the freeloaders home with the grand parents for this one. 

I do have a question for all you  casino pros. When you book a casino comp, do you get the opportunity for royal up bids? We did a suite gty rate because we would be perfectly fine in a jr suite since there aren't big differences in suite benefits moving to a GS. I don't feel like paying an extra 1k per person to book into a GS directly. There are so many rooms open still so fingers crossed we get a magical room assignment by default. I just found out that this cruise is also a Gaming and Anime convention cruise so I cant wait to see all the kids in their cosplay This should make for a fun blog when we go!

yes you can use the Starbucks app as normal.

I don't remember seeing any High Noons

You can book out as far as what is published which is currently April 2026

Also, drink all the drinks

Need to add

Independence August 24th 2024

Allure December 30 2024

I have done chill island cabanas twice (back when they were $300, can you imagine!!) and really like those. 

2 hours ago, Cactus527 said:

favorite airport restaurant

That pizza looks amazing!!!!

For all that's wondering, I just checked flight radar, his flight just departed at 9:04ET!

The room looks amazing. Its too bad the glass in the shower is frosted, you could have had fun with that

I kid....I kid.....

1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

The only person I can remember is that Francis is the Suites Concierge !

Francis is so nice and amazing!

Have a great cruise!! I only have a few minutes, Its Johnny's birthday tomorrow so we are celebrating today with the family.  I'm in full land genie mode, chef (he requested fettuccine alfredo with chicken and broccoli), party planner etc. etc...then I have to work tomorrow. The amount of reading I will have to do on Tuesday is going to be nuts! Sail away into the turning basin from your balcony is going to be great, especially later in the evening. So Jealous!

It’s cruise day!!! 

4 minutes ago, Cactus527 said:

It will be closer when I'm done, which is where I fear my problem will be returning. I'm going to a conference after the cruise, so I want to be able to get goodies there, but if I'm already at weight now........!

20 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Not paying for more than one checked bag

This is why we usually end up with southwest. 2 free bags, and since I don't mind getting relegated to "you sit with strangers" status, it works for us

12 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Caption this:

See, since you didn't buy anything that allowed me to get an extra thing....and then there was a coupon if we spent this amount, so I haaaaad to get another thing to save that money, and since we saved that money, I was able to get another thing!!

girl math

5 hours ago, Cactus527 said:

One is sitting at 48 lbs while the other is at 42 lbs

42lbs? that's amateur numbers there

On 3/7/2024 at 1:52 PM, OCSC Mike said:

Sorry to bump this but, FWIW, unless the app has been lying to me, there have been headliners listed every week on Wonder since we had this discussion (the app has just been slow to update/populate future cruises). One finally popped up for next week's cruise so mine is next in line.

Just sharing info for the heck of it really. It's not a huge deal to us and the headliners seem to mostly be singers that we'd have zero interest in seeing anyway.

I think after Berty mentioned the headliner thing, I did go perusing some cruise planners. Wonder had some for a bit, but other ships didn't. Who knows? Either way, I wouldn't be surprised if it's another cost that's cut. I do know our cruise didn't have any headliners.

Finally got a chance to read all of this! I agree with @TheBoss518, that's not nearly enough luggage, and like @asquared17 said....I don't think the weighted blanket is ever staying home again. 

I hope you do get all the hotel nonsense taken care of. I agree with whoever said the first people you dealt with just didn't want to deal with the issue and fix it....

Have a great dinner at the other La Bamba!!

I cant wait to follow along here.....When @TheBoss518 makes me book a RLS, I will be sure to blame you

I'm sure there are more things I had wanted to comment on, but I've lost track of everything already

Welcome to the blogs!

Packages etc will appear when they do, typically around 9-10 months for dining/drink packages, could be sooner, could be later. Remember to buy at a price you feel comfortable paying. Look at the bottom line price, not the %off because that will fluctuate. If the price drops after you buy, you can always cancel and re-book at the lower. 

Excursions will continue to load. Don't just look at the app, make sure to log into your cruise planner on the website, sometimes I have found things there, that have not made it to the app yet.

Keep an eye out for show reservations. Those will populate much closer to sail date. 

13 minutes ago, Cactus527 said:

What was the date for that one? 

I was going to be in April. The 4/22-4/26 got chartered. We had a 3N either before or after, I don't remember anymore. What's worse, The Boss's B-day was during the 4N

I just got off Harmony and two spots come to mind.

1) Port or starboard side bridge wings by the solarium. They might be a bit tight for 10 people, but its worth exploring them.

2) Along the running track at the bow of the ship, there are seating areas with large windows to the sea. There is much more room. They aren't exactly open air, but there is a nice breeze. This picture was mid-day and I was one of 4 people there. Early in the AM there would probably be less. There will be some traffic on the walking track, but that shouldn't be too distracting.

Just now, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Oh no! That was the RS booking right? 

yep.....Was going to be a B2B too. the 4N got chartered, so our favorite person was able to get the other leg cancelled with no penalty since there was nothing we could move it to. 

On 3/1/2024 at 1:12 PM, WAAAYTOOO said:

We are in our room a LOT and need to have a bit of space.

Same!! Also.....we failed the 12 step program I asked about in my thread.....

On 3/1/2024 at 1:18 PM, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Good to know we're not the only ones

+1 on the hanging out in the cabin. 

@Cactus527 I'm looking forward to following along here. I really want to sail on Freedom too, especially since we were supposed to go this year just The Boss and I without the freeloaders, but our sailing got chartered.....

Just getting caught up here. It was full speed ahead when we got back from our cruise, and I have not had time to read things. 

I am just getting into golf, and I'm very jealous you got to play those courses. Looking at the pictures though gave me anxiety thinking of all the places that I know my ball would go.....Sand, water...structures......

CP150, it interesting how the menu is supposed to be standardized, yet we got the "peanut butter thing" too and it looked nothing like yours. I'm sure yours was still delicious though.

Have a good round this morning!!

5 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

As a recovering Suite Snob, let me offer some hope.

Is there a 12 step program or something I can enroll @TheBoss518 in? Maybe a patch or some sort of gum?

5 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Can’t wait! We’ll all board with our matching Beis!

YES!!! I wonder how much overpacking there will be on our side

2 hours ago, Ampurp85 said:

Did Dan book another cruise already?

He is looking, and at suites, but is also turned off at the prices. He might have an easier time going back to gen pop. He has also cruised other lines, so may go that route too.

1 hour ago, Jax said:

then we may have to meet on land post my cruise and pre her cruise. Lol 

How long will you be in FL after the cruise? There is a strong possibility we will be coming down the 27th.