JennyJenny

The refrigerator is not a refrigerator, but a chiller.  Not the same temps.

I haven't sailed on Grandeur, but I imagine the beds are the same and one of our suitcases fit under the bed and the other didn't. Both soft sided.

NOV 08 Grandeur (8-Night).  We will be the ones first on and last off the dance floor.  We are not great, but we will be the ones having the most fun.
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Curt from Canada

Well ... for a long time, as a guy, mostly all I had to carry around were my keys and billfold. Typical pants/shorts fit the bill. Then along came cell phones.
For awhile keys in a front pocket, billfold in one back pocket and phone in the other back pocket was doable but not always comfortable and risked breaking the phone.
Then there was cargo pants. Bingo, two extra front pockets on the thighs. Over time, virtually every pair of pants and shorts in my wardrobe morphed into the Jungle Jim look.
Now cargo pants are made in most every style from denim to camouflage , to dress. Flaps button, zipper or Velcro. There are pockets inside of pockets. Smaller stitched pockets that hold writing implements and with rings for attaching keys. There are heavy and light weight materials that dry in minutes if gotten wet.
On a cruise ship about all you need is the sea card. With all the cargo pant options, its is easy enough to find some place to keep the card.
Going ashore? A passport with a credit card, a bit of folding money and the sea pass card inside the pages are the only necessities and easy to stash in a pocket.
Extras like a phone or small digital camera, pair of glasses, even a smaller bottle of water can find a home in the right cargo pant pocket.
As a back up, I use a sturdy book bag/backpack as my carry on. If it seems prudent for the day, it can hold all the above, binoculars, towel, lightweight rain jacket, small packages from shopping and so on.
I just never liked things hanging around my neck.
 
 

I'm glad you've been able to find humor and laugh at the situation.  It's the best medicine.  

In my old age I have learned a few things. One of them is that there are always going to be negative people who don't have a good / nice thing to say about anything or anyone.
They always complain, always find something "wrong" with stuff, and are the first to focus on the negative.
They don't bog me down because I ignore them.
I don't need that kind of negativity in my life.

In my old age I have learned a few things. One of them is that there are always going to be negative people who don't have a good / nice thing to say about anything or anyone.
They always complain, always find something "wrong" with stuff, and are the first to focus on the negative.
They don't bog me down because I ignore them.
I don't need that kind of negativity in my life.

Even wiser - I'm a woman!! haha

This is why I don't talk to people.

In my old age I have learned a few things. One of them is that there are always going to be negative people who don't have a good / nice thing to say about anything or anyone.
They always complain, always find something "wrong" with stuff, and are the first to focus on the negative.
They don't bog me down because I ignore them.
I don't need that kind of negativity in my life.

In my old age I have learned a few things. One of them is that there are always going to be negative people who don't have a good / nice thing to say about anything or anyone.
They always complain, always find something "wrong" with stuff, and are the first to focus on the negative.
They don't bog me down because I ignore them.
I don't need that kind of negativity in my life.

In my old age I have learned a few things. One of them is that there are always going to be negative people who don't have a good / nice thing to say about anything or anyone.
They always complain, always find something "wrong" with stuff, and are the first to focus on the negative.
They don't bog me down because I ignore them.
I don't need that kind of negativity in my life.

In my old age I have learned a few things. One of them is that there are always going to be negative people who don't have a good / nice thing to say about anything or anyone.
They always complain, always find something "wrong" with stuff, and are the first to focus on the negative.
They don't bog me down because I ignore them.
I don't need that kind of negativity in my life.

In my old age I have learned a few things. One of them is that there are always going to be negative people who don't have a good / nice thing to say about anything or anyone.
They always complain, always find something "wrong" with stuff, and are the first to focus on the negative.
They don't bog me down because I ignore them.
I don't need that kind of negativity in my life.

In my old age I have learned a few things. One of them is that there are always going to be negative people who don't have a good / nice thing to say about anything or anyone.
They always complain, always find something "wrong" with stuff, and are the first to focus on the negative.
They don't bog me down because I ignore them.
I don't need that kind of negativity in my life.

In my old age I have learned a few things. One of them is that there are always going to be negative people who don't have a good / nice thing to say about anything or anyone.
They always complain, always find something "wrong" with stuff, and are the first to focus on the negative.
They don't bog me down because I ignore them.
I don't need that kind of negativity in my life.

I for one have stopped trying to promote the cruise industry and agree wholeheartedly with everything they said.
The last thing I need is more people to book cruises (driving up the cost for me).  
It's terrible out there folks.  The sea was 90' yesterday (away from the Promenade deck).  I hear that 99% of all cruise ships got stranded (away from a boring existence) yesterday.  Everyone on board is sick (of being on land).  I went missing (and none of my clients know I'm on a ship).  There were 75 mph winds (for anyone driving on the interstate with their hands out the window in Florida). 
Yep, it's not a life for the faint of heart.  Avoid cruising (so I can book cheaper cruises).
If they don't want to go, please don't try to correct them.  
 

In my old age I have learned a few things. One of them is that there are always going to be negative people who don't have a good / nice thing to say about anything or anyone.
They always complain, always find something "wrong" with stuff, and are the first to focus on the negative.
They don't bog me down because I ignore them.
I don't need that kind of negativity in my life.

In my old age I have learned a few things. One of them is that there are always going to be negative people who don't have a good / nice thing to say about anything or anyone.
They always complain, always find something "wrong" with stuff, and are the first to focus on the negative.
They don't bog me down because I ignore them.
I don't need that kind of negativity in my life.

In my old age I have learned a few things. One of them is that there are always going to be negative people who don't have a good / nice thing to say about anything or anyone.
They always complain, always find something "wrong" with stuff, and are the first to focus on the negative.
They don't bog me down because I ignore them.
I don't need that kind of negativity in my life.

Our door decorations and a gorgeous sunset and rare full family pic...
 

Hi Everyone And Welcome To My Not Live Blog Of My Cruise On Harmony Of The Seas. I Plan To Take A Lot Of Video And Post It To My Youtube Channel. Also I Am Going To Be Using A New Camera. More On That Later.
So This Is Our Itinerary On This Sailing. 
 Day One: (Orlando) Port Canaveral  Day Two: Perfect Day At Coco Cay  Day Three: At Sea  Day Four: St Thomas   Day Five: St Martin   Day Six: At Sea Day Seven: At Sea  I Am Really Exited For This Cruise Because Today Marks 24 Days Until I Board!!

So With Out Further To Do I Hope You Will Follow Me For This Cruise Adventure!!!
 

Real Cuban coffee is..... heaven. This just means you HAVE to go back!

My Sisters are going to do this and put a little sticker for our group on it.
They are so excited.
I'm like, "Okay."
I'll hide a duck if they ask me.
But.... ?
Better are my Sneaky Cards. You know I'll be bringing some of those along! When you buy a deck, you can create an account and track any cards you give out as they each have a unique number on the bottom. There is one that if found the person has to take it and hide it somewhere else (so it's kind of like the ducks, I suppose). I take these to conferences and when I travel. They are also fun to do with kids as some of them are acts of kindness and others are just silly fun (like leaving one at a monument you visit, etc)

 

WOW! And, following!