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I hope you all are feeling better.  We are traveling on Symphony in the Villa June 4.  I can't wait. 

Thanks for asking.  My mom and sister are tired, but otherwise  past most Covid symptoms.    My niece tested positive a few days ago but she’s nearing the end of her symptoms.  I’ve tested everyday and am negative so far.  I plan to stay in hotels through at least Friday to avoid infecting other family members just in case. 
Barring any other crises🙏🙏🙏🙏, we are all still planning on going on the cruise with a boarding time of 1045 - we are so ready to have fun!  
I sent Andrei an email asking for a few specific dinner requests, but am leaving the majority of planning up to him.    I’m not sure how thoroughly he read my note as I think there may be some conflicts (ie he replied he would book hibachi on the 1st night, but I asked to eat in CK when they have the filet-  which I think is also the first night!) I figure I will get back to him over the weekend when I get caught up with life again.   The past 6 quarantine days have gone so slow - it feels like 2 weeks have gone by.  If only cruise time could last this long!  
 
 
 

So…… just when you think life can’t get any more complicated, it does😥.  I’ve read some pretty crazy family stories on here and I think this one is worth adding to the list.   Please bear with me as I have to get this out of my system.   It does end up relating to this cruise.
 I had to make an emergency trip to Connecticut to help my sister who is dealing with a terminal illness.  I flew in first thing Friday morning and was there for several hours when my 78-year-old mom called and said she had tested positive for Covid (my mom).   Right before that  my sister had told me she wasn’t feeling well, but she has very limited visitors and doesn’t go out, so I  never considered Covid.  Like who in their right mind would go see someone who is terminally ill when there is even a remote possibility they have Covid ?  I guess the answer is my mother -  who wasn’t in her right mind😱😥
My mom then said she hadn’t been feeling well for about two weeks but still went over to see my sister the Saturday before Easter.  Without taking a freaking Covid test because she thought she had a sinus infection.    
Of course I tested my sister immediately and it didn’t even take five minutes for her test to show positive.   So guess who has now been exposed to Covid due to close contact with her sister?   Yep, that’s right - lucky me.  So now I am not able to do anything I planned to do for my sister because I’m hoping and praying I don’t have Covid and don’t want to take a chance of going  back into my her house. To add to my frustration, my mother told me today that she had to wait four days for her test results to come in - and then it dawned on me - she knew for four days before I flew out that she  had been tested for Covid and didn’t tell me.  I would never have made the trip if I knew she could possibly have Covid  
So now I’m worried about my sister who’s already pretty weak - luckily she seems to be holding her own but she’s not out of the woods yet.  Then I’m worried about my mom who is also pretty weak but also holding her own. And I have to check my frustration with my mom because she’s 78 years old and losing it a little.     
And now I can’t go back to Michigan and be near my husband or daughter for at least a week because they have health issues and I can’t get them sick.   And finally, my throat has been sore all day and I’m hoping it’s because of my flight and not because I have Covid.   Oh and let’s not forget the cost of this fiasco. Airfare $900 since it was a very last minute flight. Hotel fees $400 and counting (probably have 5 more nights to go).   This will be well over $2000 by the time I’m done.  
So with all that said, I am going to try to turn things around and think positively.   I tested negative today and I’m going to test the next few days. I am hoping and praying I don’t have covid or worst case, if I do, it clears up and I get a negative result before I need to take the pre cruise test in 19 days.  🙏🙏.   I really need this cruise and a vacation. 
 
Also, I promise my next post will have more information about my conversations with Andrei , who has been wonderful so far!

Suitcase and shoe pile!

So I’m blowing my update schedule since we’re within 31 days of sailing    and the long awaited Genie survey came today!    I’ve been checking for it impatiently every day, so it was a pleasant surprise on an otherwise rough day!  Now to figure out the best way for us to consolidate our answers since we’re three sets of family members!  
Some other updates - Husband not only bought two suits, but actually got them tailored. I think my son still has to go shopping,  but his wife gets to get on his case.  I am in the homestretch of clothes and shoe shopping, and am at the point where I don’t need anything else. BUT if I happen to see something I like, I will have to buy it of course!   Now I just need to figure out how to reduce the number of shoes I am going to bring.  I was pretty good about narrowing things down in the past, but this is the first time we are cruising in four years, so I am tempted to overdo. We’ll see. My personal trick is to keep piles of clothes and shoes (definites and maybes) starting about two months before I travel and then to eliminate a few items every week.  I seem to be struggling more with eliminating stuff than in the past, so we’ll see - I’ve still got 4 more weeks. But just in case, one of the things I bought last week was a larger suitcase😂🤣😂🤣. Seriously, I really did!
 
 

 
 

Update - I know it’s not the 14th but I figured I’d give an early update.  
 
At this time, we are still planning on cruising, but my daughter is dealing with a severe concussion from a car accident last month (someone lost control of their car, hit my daughter’s jeep, which then went off the highway and rolled over several times before landing).  She’s got to have another mri and lots of therapy to help with cognitive and balance issues, among other symptoms.  Neurologist said she most likely will have motion sickness if she cruises, so I’m really not sure what to do.  We’ve been planning this cruise for close to four years (we were supposed to go in May 2020 but of course Covid hit).   While she is an adult, she’ll be devastated if we go without her.
 Has anyone ever dealt with something like this before?  As I mentioned, we are still planning on cruising (for now) but I’m going to have to cancel the private Catamaran we had planned for Cozumel  (to avoid even more motion sickness) as it’s really expensive and not worth it if we don’t all go.   Also no zip lining in Roatan for her.     We are aware of how  lucky she was and how fortunate we are - things could’ve been much worse - and we are very grateful.  We’re going to see if she has any improvement in the next couple of weeks before we make any other decisions.   
 
Now thinking positively, all of our cruise documents are loaded.  Formal gowns - yes I’m bringing two - are at the tailors.  Husband actually went out and bought two new suits, some shorts and bathing suits (he lost a lot of weight this past year).  My daughter-in-law told me my son still has not gone shopping for his stuff, But that’s for her to work on, not me😂🤣😂   
 
And most importantly,  I have not yet received a Genie questionnaire and we’re 38 days out.  I know the questionnaire is not as important as the Genie email,  but it still would be fun to get and offer a good distraction for us.   I’m definitely starting to get impatient!
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Thanks for asking.  My mom and sister are tired, but otherwise  past most Covid symptoms.    My niece tested positive a few days ago but she’s nearing the end of her symptoms.  I’ve tested everyday and am negative so far.  I plan to stay in hotels through at least Friday to avoid infecting other family members just in case. 
Barring any other crises🙏🙏🙏🙏, we are all still planning on going on the cruise with a boarding time of 1045 - we are so ready to have fun!  
I sent Andrei an email asking for a few specific dinner requests, but am leaving the majority of planning up to him.    I’m not sure how thoroughly he read my note as I think there may be some conflicts (ie he replied he would book hibachi on the 1st night, but I asked to eat in CK when they have the filet-  which I think is also the first night!) I figure I will get back to him over the weekend when I get caught up with life again.   The past 6 quarantine days have gone so slow - it feels like 2 weeks have gone by.  If only cruise time could last this long!  
 
 
 

So…… just when you think life can’t get any more complicated, it does😥.  I’ve read some pretty crazy family stories on here and I think this one is worth adding to the list.   Please bear with me as I have to get this out of my system.   It does end up relating to this cruise.
 I had to make an emergency trip to Connecticut to help my sister who is dealing with a terminal illness.  I flew in first thing Friday morning and was there for several hours when my 78-year-old mom called and said she had tested positive for Covid (my mom).   Right before that  my sister had told me she wasn’t feeling well, but she has very limited visitors and doesn’t go out, so I  never considered Covid.  Like who in their right mind would go see someone who is terminally ill when there is even a remote possibility they have Covid ?  I guess the answer is my mother -  who wasn’t in her right mind😱😥
My mom then said she hadn’t been feeling well for about two weeks but still went over to see my sister the Saturday before Easter.  Without taking a freaking Covid test because she thought she had a sinus infection.    
Of course I tested my sister immediately and it didn’t even take five minutes for her test to show positive.   So guess who has now been exposed to Covid due to close contact with her sister?   Yep, that’s right - lucky me.  So now I am not able to do anything I planned to do for my sister because I’m hoping and praying I don’t have Covid and don’t want to take a chance of going  back into my her house. To add to my frustration, my mother told me today that she had to wait four days for her test results to come in - and then it dawned on me - she knew for four days before I flew out that she  had been tested for Covid and didn’t tell me.  I would never have made the trip if I knew she could possibly have Covid  
So now I’m worried about my sister who’s already pretty weak - luckily she seems to be holding her own but she’s not out of the woods yet.  Then I’m worried about my mom who is also pretty weak but also holding her own. And I have to check my frustration with my mom because she’s 78 years old and losing it a little.     
And now I can’t go back to Michigan and be near my husband or daughter for at least a week because they have health issues and I can’t get them sick.   And finally, my throat has been sore all day and I’m hoping it’s because of my flight and not because I have Covid.   Oh and let’s not forget the cost of this fiasco. Airfare $900 since it was a very last minute flight. Hotel fees $400 and counting (probably have 5 more nights to go).   This will be well over $2000 by the time I’m done.  
So with all that said, I am going to try to turn things around and think positively.   I tested negative today and I’m going to test the next few days. I am hoping and praying I don’t have covid or worst case, if I do, it clears up and I get a negative result before I need to take the pre cruise test in 19 days.  🙏🙏.   I really need this cruise and a vacation. 
 
Also, I promise my next post will have more information about my conversations with Andrei , who has been wonderful so far!

Thanks for asking.  My mom and sister are tired, but otherwise  past most Covid symptoms.    My niece tested positive a few days ago but she’s nearing the end of her symptoms.  I’ve tested everyday and am negative so far.  I plan to stay in hotels through at least Friday to avoid infecting other family members just in case. 
Barring any other crises🙏🙏🙏🙏, we are all still planning on going on the cruise with a boarding time of 1045 - we are so ready to have fun!  
I sent Andrei an email asking for a few specific dinner requests, but am leaving the majority of planning up to him.    I’m not sure how thoroughly he read my note as I think there may be some conflicts (ie he replied he would book hibachi on the 1st night, but I asked to eat in CK when they have the filet-  which I think is also the first night!) I figure I will get back to him over the weekend when I get caught up with life again.   The past 6 quarantine days have gone so slow - it feels like 2 weeks have gone by.  If only cruise time could last this long!  
 
 
 

Thanks for asking.  My mom and sister are tired, but otherwise  past most Covid symptoms.    My niece tested positive a few days ago but she’s nearing the end of her symptoms.  I’ve tested everyday and am negative so far.  I plan to stay in hotels through at least Friday to avoid infecting other family members just in case. 
Barring any other crises🙏🙏🙏🙏, we are all still planning on going on the cruise with a boarding time of 1045 - we are so ready to have fun!  
I sent Andrei an email asking for a few specific dinner requests, but am leaving the majority of planning up to him.    I’m not sure how thoroughly he read my note as I think there may be some conflicts (ie he replied he would book hibachi on the 1st night, but I asked to eat in CK when they have the filet-  which I think is also the first night!) I figure I will get back to him over the weekend when I get caught up with life again.   The past 6 quarantine days have gone so slow - it feels like 2 weeks have gone by.  If only cruise time could last this long!  
 
 
 

So…… just when you think life can’t get any more complicated, it does😥.  I’ve read some pretty crazy family stories on here and I think this one is worth adding to the list.   Please bear with me as I have to get this out of my system.   It does end up relating to this cruise.
 I had to make an emergency trip to Connecticut to help my sister who is dealing with a terminal illness.  I flew in first thing Friday morning and was there for several hours when my 78-year-old mom called and said she had tested positive for Covid (my mom).   Right before that  my sister had told me she wasn’t feeling well, but she has very limited visitors and doesn’t go out, so I  never considered Covid.  Like who in their right mind would go see someone who is terminally ill when there is even a remote possibility they have Covid ?  I guess the answer is my mother -  who wasn’t in her right mind😱😥
My mom then said she hadn’t been feeling well for about two weeks but still went over to see my sister the Saturday before Easter.  Without taking a freaking Covid test because she thought she had a sinus infection.    
Of course I tested my sister immediately and it didn’t even take five minutes for her test to show positive.   So guess who has now been exposed to Covid due to close contact with her sister?   Yep, that’s right - lucky me.  So now I am not able to do anything I planned to do for my sister because I’m hoping and praying I don’t have Covid and don’t want to take a chance of going  back into my her house. To add to my frustration, my mother told me today that she had to wait four days for her test results to come in - and then it dawned on me - she knew for four days before I flew out that she  had been tested for Covid and didn’t tell me.  I would never have made the trip if I knew she could possibly have Covid  
So now I’m worried about my sister who’s already pretty weak - luckily she seems to be holding her own but she’s not out of the woods yet.  Then I’m worried about my mom who is also pretty weak but also holding her own. And I have to check my frustration with my mom because she’s 78 years old and losing it a little.     
And now I can’t go back to Michigan and be near my husband or daughter for at least a week because they have health issues and I can’t get them sick.   And finally, my throat has been sore all day and I’m hoping it’s because of my flight and not because I have Covid.   Oh and let’s not forget the cost of this fiasco. Airfare $900 since it was a very last minute flight. Hotel fees $400 and counting (probably have 5 more nights to go).   This will be well over $2000 by the time I’m done.  
So with all that said, I am going to try to turn things around and think positively.   I tested negative today and I’m going to test the next few days. I am hoping and praying I don’t have covid or worst case, if I do, it clears up and I get a negative result before I need to take the pre cruise test in 19 days.  🙏🙏.   I really need this cruise and a vacation. 
 
Also, I promise my next post will have more information about my conversations with Andrei , who has been wonderful so far!

Sorry to hear of you dilema.  Best wishes for all!  

So…… just when you think life can’t get any more complicated, it does😥.  I’ve read some pretty crazy family stories on here and I think this one is worth adding to the list.   Please bear with me as I have to get this out of my system.   It does end up relating to this cruise.
 I had to make an emergency trip to Connecticut to help my sister who is dealing with a terminal illness.  I flew in first thing Friday morning and was there for several hours when my 78-year-old mom called and said she had tested positive for Covid (my mom).   Right before that  my sister had told me she wasn’t feeling well, but she has very limited visitors and doesn’t go out, so I  never considered Covid.  Like who in their right mind would go see someone who is terminally ill when there is even a remote possibility they have Covid ?  I guess the answer is my mother -  who wasn’t in her right mind😱😥
My mom then said she hadn’t been feeling well for about two weeks but still went over to see my sister the Saturday before Easter.  Without taking a freaking Covid test because she thought she had a sinus infection.    
Of course I tested my sister immediately and it didn’t even take five minutes for her test to show positive.   So guess who has now been exposed to Covid due to close contact with her sister?   Yep, that’s right - lucky me.  So now I am not able to do anything I planned to do for my sister because I’m hoping and praying I don’t have Covid and don’t want to take a chance of going  back into my her house. To add to my frustration, my mother told me today that she had to wait four days for her test results to come in - and then it dawned on me - she knew for four days before I flew out that she  had been tested for Covid and didn’t tell me.  I would never have made the trip if I knew she could possibly have Covid  
So now I’m worried about my sister who’s already pretty weak - luckily she seems to be holding her own but she’s not out of the woods yet.  Then I’m worried about my mom who is also pretty weak but also holding her own. And I have to check my frustration with my mom because she’s 78 years old and losing it a little.     
And now I can’t go back to Michigan and be near my husband or daughter for at least a week because they have health issues and I can’t get them sick.   And finally, my throat has been sore all day and I’m hoping it’s because of my flight and not because I have Covid.   Oh and let’s not forget the cost of this fiasco. Airfare $900 since it was a very last minute flight. Hotel fees $400 and counting (probably have 5 more nights to go).   This will be well over $2000 by the time I’m done.  
So with all that said, I am going to try to turn things around and think positively.   I tested negative today and I’m going to test the next few days. I am hoping and praying I don’t have covid or worst case, if I do, it clears up and I get a negative result before I need to take the pre cruise test in 19 days.  🙏🙏.   I really need this cruise and a vacation. 
 
Also, I promise my next post will have more information about my conversations with Andrei , who has been wonderful so far!

Woohoo!  This is beginning to feel so real.  We just got our first genie email - from Andrei!  So excited!  I remember reading great things about him on past blogs and Facebook, but will go back to learn more, now that we know it’s Andrei!  I’d also love to hear from anyone who knows how best to approach working with him.  Thanks 
 

Woohoo!  This is beginning to feel so real.  We just got our first genie email - from Andrei!  So excited!  I remember reading great things about him on past blogs and Facebook, but will go back to learn more, now that we know it’s Andrei!  I’d also love to hear from anyone who knows how best to approach working with him.  Thanks 
 

Suitcase and shoe pile!

So I’m blowing my update schedule since we’re within 31 days of sailing    and the long awaited Genie survey came today!    I’ve been checking for it impatiently every day, so it was a pleasant surprise on an otherwise rough day!  Now to figure out the best way for us to consolidate our answers since we’re three sets of family members!  
Some other updates - Husband not only bought two suits, but actually got them tailored. I think my son still has to go shopping,  but his wife gets to get on his case.  I am in the homestretch of clothes and shoe shopping, and am at the point where I don’t need anything else. BUT if I happen to see something I like, I will have to buy it of course!   Now I just need to figure out how to reduce the number of shoes I am going to bring.  I was pretty good about narrowing things down in the past, but this is the first time we are cruising in four years, so I am tempted to overdo. We’ll see. My personal trick is to keep piles of clothes and shoes (definites and maybes) starting about two months before I travel and then to eliminate a few items every week.  I seem to be struggling more with eliminating stuff than in the past, so we’ll see - I’ve still got 4 more weeks. But just in case, one of the things I bought last week was a larger suitcase😂🤣😂🤣. Seriously, I really did!
 
 

 
 

Okay, I'm just relieved that this is direction this thread is headed in...

I am sorry to hear about your daughter and thank God she is fairly okay. Since you are more than a month away, I have no doubt her situation should continue to improve, I am putting that positive energy into the universe. 
That being said I would circle back to her every week until you leave and see how she continues to improve. Maybe she will be okay with motion sickness medicine and want to cruise. Yes, her activities might be limited but given all that she is going through the small discomfort might be worth it.........and YOLO!

Concussions and the recovery from them is so tricky...wishing your daughter the best.  It is so hard to know how the cruise might impact her.

Update - I know it’s not the 14th but I figured I’d give an early update.  
 
At this time, we are still planning on cruising, but my daughter is dealing with a severe concussion from a car accident last month (someone lost control of their car, hit my daughter’s jeep, which then went off the highway and rolled over several times before landing).  She’s got to have another mri and lots of therapy to help with cognitive and balance issues, among other symptoms.  Neurologist said she most likely will have motion sickness if she cruises, so I’m really not sure what to do.  We’ve been planning this cruise for close to four years (we were supposed to go in May 2020 but of course Covid hit).   While she is an adult, she’ll be devastated if we go without her.
 Has anyone ever dealt with something like this before?  As I mentioned, we are still planning on cruising (for now) but I’m going to have to cancel the private Catamaran we had planned for Cozumel  (to avoid even more motion sickness) as it’s really expensive and not worth it if we don’t all go.   Also no zip lining in Roatan for her.     We are aware of how  lucky she was and how fortunate we are - things could’ve been much worse - and we are very grateful.  We’re going to see if she has any improvement in the next couple of weeks before we make any other decisions.   
 
Now thinking positively, all of our cruise documents are loaded.  Formal gowns - yes I’m bringing two - are at the tailors.  Husband actually went out and bought two new suits, some shorts and bathing suits (he lost a lot of weight this past year).  My daughter-in-law told me my son still has not gone shopping for his stuff, But that’s for her to work on, not me😂🤣😂   
 
And most importantly,  I have not yet received a Genie questionnaire and we’re 38 days out.  I know the questionnaire is not as important as the Genie email,  but it still would be fun to get and offer a good distraction for us.   I’m definitely starting to get impatient!
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Update - I know it’s not the 14th but I figured I’d give an early update.  
 
At this time, we are still planning on cruising, but my daughter is dealing with a severe concussion from a car accident last month (someone lost control of their car, hit my daughter’s jeep, which then went off the highway and rolled over several times before landing).  She’s got to have another mri and lots of therapy to help with cognitive and balance issues, among other symptoms.  Neurologist said she most likely will have motion sickness if she cruises, so I’m really not sure what to do.  We’ve been planning this cruise for close to four years (we were supposed to go in May 2020 but of course Covid hit).   While she is an adult, she’ll be devastated if we go without her.
 Has anyone ever dealt with something like this before?  As I mentioned, we are still planning on cruising (for now) but I’m going to have to cancel the private Catamaran we had planned for Cozumel  (to avoid even more motion sickness) as it’s really expensive and not worth it if we don’t all go.   Also no zip lining in Roatan for her.     We are aware of how  lucky she was and how fortunate we are - things could’ve been much worse - and we are very grateful.  We’re going to see if she has any improvement in the next couple of weeks before we make any other decisions.   
 
Now thinking positively, all of our cruise documents are loaded.  Formal gowns - yes I’m bringing two - are at the tailors.  Husband actually went out and bought two new suits, some shorts and bathing suits (he lost a lot of weight this past year).  My daughter-in-law told me my son still has not gone shopping for his stuff, But that’s for her to work on, not me😂🤣😂   
 
And most importantly,  I have not yet received a Genie questionnaire and we’re 38 days out.  I know the questionnaire is not as important as the Genie email,  but it still would be fun to get and offer a good distraction for us.   I’m definitely starting to get impatient!
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

So we’re now at 60 days out and I’m so excited to be this close to sailing. 
 
First up - I’ve touched base with everyone to make sure they have their passports and vaccine cards ready to go.  Easier for some than others (ie my daughter said ‘I think my vaccine card is in my car and will look for it!’). On a negative note, someone hit her car during a snowstorm on Friday and caused a pretty serious accident.  My daughter’s Jeep rolled a couple times into a gulley - she was very lucky as she has no broken bones, but neck and back pain  and a concussion.   Could’ve been so much worse we’re counting blessings!  I did find her vaccine card in the middle of all of the stuff we had to pull out of her car since it’s been totaled 😂🤣 😢 so at least there was that.  
 
Next - the dog sitter situation is  all set.  We’re flying in someone from Connecticut (where we are from)  to watch our dogs in Michigan (where we live now).  Flight is booked and airport pick up and drop off arrangements are all set. We are flying her in on Thursday, so she can meet the dogs and we can have a buffer if there’s any airline problems, as we fly out on Friday.  
And now on to clothes shopping- this has been somewhat challenging for most of us as we’ve either gained weight or lost weight since Covid began  and clothes don’t fit either way.  My husband lost a lot of weight and needs to get new clothes including a suit. Where I am a planner, he’s the chronic procrastinator and underplanner so this makes me nervous.    Last time we cruised he actually forgot to pack ANY bathing suits and shorts. Seriously. We spent what was supposed be a nice evening in Miami pre cruise looking for a clothing store that had bathing suits and shorts for someone over 60. Was not fun.  And my son takes after him. His wife already knows to make sure he’s got his act together. Otherwise, we’ll just see him in the same T-shirt and shorts all week.   Now my daughter, daughter in law and I have been doing a lot of online shopping and are close to being done!  Jackie and Dave, the other family members coming, are pretty much all set too! 
 
So now I’m waiting on check in (3/30) and genie questionnaire!  In the meantime, I am going back and re-reading star class blogs and Star class posts on Facebook to make sure I’m not forgetting anything and to take notes on what to ask for!  
 
Til next time (which may be before April 14)!!!!!

So we’re now at 60 days out and I’m so excited to be this close to sailing. 
 
First up - I’ve touched base with everyone to make sure they have their passports and vaccine cards ready to go.  Easier for some than others (ie my daughter said ‘I think my vaccine card is in my car and will look for it!’). On a negative note, someone hit her car during a snowstorm on Friday and caused a pretty serious accident.  My daughter’s Jeep rolled a couple times into a gulley - she was very lucky as she has no broken bones, but neck and back pain  and a concussion.   Could’ve been so much worse we’re counting blessings!  I did find her vaccine card in the middle of all of the stuff we had to pull out of her car since it’s been totaled 😂🤣 😢 so at least there was that.  
 
Next - the dog sitter situation is  all set.  We’re flying in someone from Connecticut (where we are from)  to watch our dogs in Michigan (where we live now).  Flight is booked and airport pick up and drop off arrangements are all set. We are flying her in on Thursday, so she can meet the dogs and we can have a buffer if there’s any airline problems, as we fly out on Friday.  
And now on to clothes shopping- this has been somewhat challenging for most of us as we’ve either gained weight or lost weight since Covid began  and clothes don’t fit either way.  My husband lost a lot of weight and needs to get new clothes including a suit. Where I am a planner, he’s the chronic procrastinator and underplanner so this makes me nervous.    Last time we cruised he actually forgot to pack ANY bathing suits and shorts. Seriously. We spent what was supposed be a nice evening in Miami pre cruise looking for a clothing store that had bathing suits and shorts for someone over 60. Was not fun.  And my son takes after him. His wife already knows to make sure he’s got his act together. Otherwise, we’ll just see him in the same T-shirt and shorts all week.   Now my daughter, daughter in law and I have been doing a lot of online shopping and are close to being done!  Jackie and Dave, the other family members coming, are pretty much all set too! 
 
So now I’m waiting on check in (3/30) and genie questionnaire!  In the meantime, I am going back and re-reading star class blogs and Star class posts on Facebook to make sure I’m not forgetting anything and to take notes on what to ask for!  
 
Til next time (which may be before April 14)!!!!!

Little genie touches that make me smile 😊