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Ogilthorpe

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  1. If they were to push it a bit on the way back and reach 76.4699 kts ...would temporal displacement occur? ?? ...and if it did would that mean an extra free sea day? ??
  2. I've not booked the waterpark or overwater yet, we usually go to Chill Island. There is transportation that runs around the island that is hop on hop off that would take you between the two. $1049 for overwater is the lowest I've seen price wise, i.would be tempted to book for that price. For comparison, we paid $899 for a standard club cabana for feb 2021 and that was a good deal
  3. While all of the dining venues are excellent, for us, the first time in a suite on a quantum class ship gave us full Coastal Kitchen access and it was the impetus to keep us in that class or above on all future cruises. It has the ambiance of a specialty restaurant coupled with a menu that changes throughout the week ... and I suspect many here would agree: Filet night is a can't miss!
  4. Mine are gone again also, and the dates are wrong again for me. Perhaps they are testing in Production again ?
  5. That would seal the deal for me ... not a matter of if ... but how many ???? That was the first thing I looked for, but eventhough our 2 were father and son, enough time had passed that we couldn't find a relative.
  6. No need to be sorry! I can only speak for myself, but it was a welcome redirection! In case there is a vote later, I am all in favor of renaming the thread ??
  7. I am very sorry to hear the sad news. We have had an unfortunate dog year also, we lost 2 boys shortly before this all started and are on the list for 2 pups. Whatever your decide about the puppy, I always take the approach that you can't have too many dogs! ???
  8. I found that the App and the Desktop cruise planner updated today and all of the information, dates, itinerary etc are correct now for my 10/18/20 Oasis sailing. You may find that others have been updated also.
  9. And be sure to only keep expired items in the fridge! ?? We are in a county that has had almost 0 effect. 12000 tests, 113 positive, no new cases in 2 months, and 3 deaths, early on and none of them were locals. I wish we had a cruise port nearby ... perhaps we could host an Oasis class for a few months while everything else gets sorted out!
  10. That may have been the case for some, but others it was a case of guilty until proven innocent, and with some leverage they settled. Overall, it was what I expect from NY. I just hope I'm smart enough to get out before I'm the last person with a job ....paying everyone else's Bills ?????
  11. Not at all ... a current resident embarrassed to still be living here. Although you are correct about me being willing to discuss the glaring shortcomings of the State Government.
  12. I found the article, I was a little fuzzy on the details as it over a year ago. The refrigerator inspections were in NY, the extended surveillance was cyber based. For some interesting reading: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2019/03/08/tax-collectors-chase-rich-new-yorkers-moving-to-low-tax-states.html&ved=2ahUKEwj6wM6wm5vqAhUEHc0KHbZWBO0QFjAAegQIBRAB&usg=AOvVaw1KpBCLUl_j92Y6QB1vUZXi&ampcf=1
  13. I dont recall the particulars, it may have involved the IRS or may have been somewhat clandestine. I was pondering that same question, time for some research....
  14. Originally, it was more of a weather thing I believe. The term used here is "snowbirds"...probably elsewhere also ? While it was mainly retirees in the past, working families in large numbers are leaving also as of late. The property taxes are half of the equation. Income taxes are out of control in NY also, but zero in Florida. A couple of years ago NY state was sending investigators to Florida to investigate former residents for tax purposes. Tracing credit card purchases, mail forwarding, even showing up at the Florida properties to inspect and even inventory the refrigerator in an effort to establish less than 181 days Florida residency so they could collect NY income tax. In case you wondered, I dont love NY. ??
  15. I agree! For some reason it makes me think.of that Toby Keith song ....
  16. That is the only offer I have in my queue currently also. I suspect Club Royale is holding off on new offers other than the required annual status offers since most ad hoc promotions have a limited shelf life, and the short term future for sailings remains uncertain. I do, however, check frequently just in case....??
  17. Just another event in the ongoing cold war between NY and Florida. People have been fleeing NY in droves to escape oppressive taxes. Many go to Florida yet maintain property in NY for the summer months. Seems like retaliation to me.
  18. I am seeing something similar still for my October Oasis only day4 Cococay is on the calendar. Full site has all of the itinerary info ...although the dates are still wrong on the main page. I would be OK with that itinerary though, 6 sea days and a stop at Cococay... I would book that if available ?
  19. At times such as these I recall history and look for guidance, and focus on Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5. Although, I prefer Mark Twain's interpretation. ?????
  20. You clearly have me mixed up with someone else. I neither started the thread you referenced, nor did I comment on it. I now remember why I have NEVER been even tempted to have anything to do with Social Media. I stumbled upon this forum last year and decided to join the conversation. My expectations did not include this. *sigh*
  21. 1. I have never posted a political view on this forum, @Matt has a rule about that and I believe it should be followed. 2. My comment wasn't politically motivated, it was a commentary on the influences of flawed bureaucracy that keeps us from cruising. A system that is an equal opportunity offender, it effects all sides.
  22. I would like to believe one will be made available sooner than Q1 2021. At the same time I cant help but think: 1. It will never be released before the first Tuesday in November 2. Effectiveness will be secondary to profitability
  23. I noticed a similar situation with my October 18 Oasis sailing from NJ but with a twist. The itinerary stops show only Cococay, the title still says "7 night Perfect Day Bahamas Cruise" but the Dates have been changed to October 18 -21 I wonder if this is related to the sudden venture into maintenance mode the other afternoon? Some database corruption perhaps?
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