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If you don't mind me asking where can I find more information about the casino and its comped cruises?

@Zain I don't quite understand your post. There would be no reason to change the refreshment package unless you change the booking dates. If all you were doing was repricing then your booking number should stay the same, keeping your cruise planner purchases intact. So if that is not the case they probably just honored the price instead of giving you a credit.

@Chadster Don't believe the lies!!! That is literally all there is....... you can try to pack, read books and live your daily life. But the Cruise demon always has its ways of getting you.

It is actually worse because of this blog. I log on almost every day and I get more and more jealous as people live blog their cruises. I feel trapped in a cycle of when is it my turn.

@FManke Actually most people who don't mention it tip better imho. Making a big deal about what your doing puts a burden on the receiver as well.

@FManke I agree if the ice didn't come from my fridge

I use to forget my straws but that paper taste started to burn into me. Since I always carry a purse or backpack, I keep my straw in with my chopsticks (the case is fancy). I now always have one but sometimes forget to wash it.

@panda123 That is the best story ever. I feel like rescue animals love you the hardest and are just happier. I hope my next fur baby loves a good bath.

Definitely do 2 inside cabins oppose to one balcony...especially if it means I am doing 2 B2B, enjoyable itineraries. I have to fly from Chicago to any port so I want to get the most out of my cruises. If the inside cabins would be at different times of the year I might choose one balcony on a long itinerary. Because it might be cheaper than what flights, ridesharing and hotels might cost. 2 inside rooms could be more C&A points and faster status depending on who is traveling. A balcony is only good if you plan to spend at least 32% of the cruise in your room.

I invested in the metal and silicone straws because I hate the way paper feels. I also want to do my part for the environment. Amazon sells some for like $5 that include a cleaner.

@panda123 Troll is an awesome dog name.

@SpeedNoodles I love it. Professor had a bad habit of wanting to put all four paws on my passport or any document I needed. It would take him 6 or 7 mins to do this and then he would refuse to move. Then glare at me if I physically picked him up to retrieve whatever i needed.

Your kids are adorable and look to be already having the time of their lives. I also love that your sister has a t-shirt of leg day...and its a chicken leg

@SpeedNoodles Thanks, unfortunately he passed last year. Its still too soon to have another baby but I already have Senator Meowkin's picked out for their name.

@Ogilthorpe You're right...you're right

@SpeedNoodles Yeah dogs forget everything as soon as treats come, try that with a cat. Professor Atticus never let me forget when I gave him a bath, if looks could kill.

@Curt From Canada I've been on a only-what-you-cook diet since Oct. My doctor is allowing me an exception when it comes to cruising as long as I get enough water, fruit and veggies to balance out. I don't know what your restrictions are but RC does seem to have some fit options that don't taste like old pizza boxes.

@SpeedNoodles I worked for an inventory company when I was overnight, I changed companies just to feel better. Once you get into the light you never want to go back.

Are all the dogs clean but mad?

@SpeedNoodles Well he posed for the picture, so you really must have dampened his spirit and he wanted proof of what you did. Congrats on the last shift and getting to live in the sun. I worked overnights for 2 years as a manager and it nearly ruined my life....I couldn't have one because I slept during the day.

Meh, I wouldn't be too worried, everything is up to chance. I got a flu shot this year and got the flu 5 days later. I wash my hands fifty-eleven times, it was just my turn.

I would definitely be, only truly worried about one illness....the Itis. With all the food choices you run the risk of falling into food comas and truly hurting yourself. 

In Chicago our mystery dinner is $68 a person and no alcohol is included, its also basically pasta. I can see the mystery dinner being worth it when you are doing alcohol/specialty dining ala carte. You get specialty dining, drinks, and a show...two if you include the other cruisers. Also they give quite a bit of food.

Also no offense but that 2br suite looks really cramped, it has to be the layout.

@Zurc It didn't use to be but they added more and more people who rely on your tips. Most servers see only about 10/14%, of course according to Facebook they make $600,000 a year

Oh...My...Lord... they have Crabcakes Benedict? Is this on all Oasis class ships or just Oasis????

This is very unfortunate and most likely a lie. I don''t get the "tipping is not a Chinese city" joke. People who brag about how much they tip, are the ones who don't or barely tip.

A funny story, I worked my waitress gig this morning and we serve pizza and pasta. A party of 14 people came in, they couldn't count it was actually 19, screw the children they can eat of the floor. The main guy was waving his card and saying "order what you want, its my sweeties big 14th birthday." Needless to say their bill was $410, he bragged about really taking care of the waitress because he was "that guy." He left $70, which is not even the standard 20%. The waitress has to share 25% of that with the busser and bartender plus taxes. They sat in her section her entire shift, which decreased her earning potential. The wife kept saying maybe we should go and he kept saying, she got taken care of.

When things like this happen it shows me truly that everyone has a different perception when it comes to tipping. I am sure he assumed "$70!!!! on one table she's rich." I am not saying she wasn't appreciative for the tip, more so annoyed that he didn't tip standard and stayed at her table for 4hrs.  This guy bragging could have been on a B2B, winning thousands of dollars at a time in the casino. There are so many factors in play and tipping is not one size fits all. I have no doubt that an extra $20-50 after a cruise is just as appreciated as the so-called $1000. We all tip what we can and shouldn't feel anything but joy when we hand it to the person.

How did the RC transfer work out for you guys? I thought it was the worst thing RC ever offered. I think it also might be independent of them. Even though we were told they run every 30mins, we waited 2hrs to leave. I vowed to only use ride sharing from there on out. Plane landed at 9:35 and we didn't get on ship until almost 3pm, missed out of food......

Have all the fun, I guess I will be living vicariously through you this week.