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That's certainly one way to get me to avoid eating up all the stay-in-place supplies. ?

That's certainly one way to get me to avoid eating up all the stay-in-place supplies. ?

Same to all the above here in Maryland.
I can't help but wonder if the liquor stores staying open (here, they're doing online/call-in order with curbside pickup) are a reaction to all the kids being home from school. ? ?

In Denver they initially ruled liquor stores must close.  Within minutes long lines formed and the city was inundated with complaints.  Within hours they exempted liquor stores so they could stay open.  
 
No lottery sales at liquor stores here.  

Well as a Canadian I hope to be joined by many Americans (and other world travellers!) sailing from Vancouver on Serenade August 30!! 
Clearly both the US and Canada are going to need tourist dollars when this is over. The negative commenters are being impractical. We welcome you once the borders open! 

You know, I'm honestly a bit concerned that even if this restriction is lifted on July 1, Canadians are not exactly going to be welcoming of visitors from other lands. I posted on Facebook that I was sad that I wouldn't be able to visit Canada at the moment because of the restrictions, but I was looking forward to doing so in the future (via a cruise of some form), and I was nearly tarred and feathered, at least virtually. ?

My college is currently putting a move-out plan in place -- students' stuff is still in their dorms despite no students allowed on campus for 2 weeks now -- and the college will be refunding a pro-rated amount of room/board. Tuition, no...because we're all still doing distance learning, so our educations are continuing.

You know, I'm honestly a bit concerned that even if this restriction is lifted on July 1, Canadians are not exactly going to be welcoming of visitors from other lands. I posted on Facebook that I was sad that I wouldn't be able to visit Canada at the moment because of the restrictions, but I was looking forward to doing so in the future (via a cruise of some form), and I was nearly tarred and feathered, at least virtually. ?

My college is currently putting a move-out plan in place -- students' stuff is still in their dorms despite no students allowed on campus for 2 weeks now -- and the college will be refunding a pro-rated amount of room/board. Tuition, no...because we're all still doing distance learning, so our educations are continuing.

Ummm? NO!!
That looks like one of those recipes from a vintage cookbook from the 50's or 60's. Like bananas wrapped in ham and baked with a hollandaise sauce. Don't laugh. I actually saw that in one! Or the tuna gelatin molds!

My always-helpful TA (Sharla @ MEI) notified me this morning that as of today (3/26), my cruise on June 4 aboard Adventure going to/from Cape Liberty and stopping in the Canadian ports of St. John and Halifax has not been canceled. Apparently, RCCL's cancellation is currently only impacting Alaska sailings and Canada sailings originating in/departing from Canadian ports.
Wait-mode continues to be engaged.

I think Vienna "Sausage" would work.

Yup! #TeamSharla #TeamMEI

Gonna have to go with @Lovetocruise2002 here!

Substitute hot dogs with chorizo sausage and smother with a hearty meat sauce. I'd eat that. 

I put a deposit down last weekend on a replacement cruise in anticipation of these new cancellations. Already transferred it to Sharla at MEI. I had a few questions regarding the 125% FCC and 125% OBC for cruise planner purchases and Sharla got back to me within an hour. 
Great service! Have been very happy with MEI and Sharla. 

I’m in exact same situation for May 15th. fingers crossed it all works out in our favor

I know they're going through a lot -- and I'm not taking aim at those folks on the front lines...I know they're only as good as the information they're being given. I just wish their corporate communications team would get on the same page, lay things out clearly and concisely, and make sure that those front-line customer-service folks know what's going on. Yes, this situation is fluid...but when your decisions come across as being made willy-nilly and without consistency, it's setting a bad precedent.
At this point, I don't care if they cancel my cruises. They can go ahead. I just want everybody to be safe and well, and for them to do whatever it takes for that. It just feels like this latest decision has been made haphazardly and without any real coordination or clarity -- and that's not good for anyone. ?

+10000000000000000000 for Sharla at MEI

Well, THIS just got more confusing. Apparently, as of the moment I type this, my June 4 sailing aboard Adventure that sails round-trip to/from Cape Liberty to include the Canadian ports of Halifax and St. John has NOT been canceled, per both a call-center agent and the RCCL Facebook team. Apparently, they're saying this suspension of Canadian sailings ONLY includes the Alaska cruises AND sailings "originating or ending in Canada".
I asked if the itinerary has been changed, and they said "not at this time"... ?
I'm so close to canceling my June sailing because of all this confusion and just going in July -- but now that I'm inside final payment, I don't want to be screwed out of any increased FCC or the like.
I should've known this wouldn't be clear cut.
I know we all love Royal, but right now, I'm so very tempted to cancel all my cruises with them (even the ones later this year) and take my business elsewhere because their public points of contact don't seem to grasp what each other are doing. Yes, I know it's a confusing time, but c'mon... ?
I've also reached out to my TA, so hopefully she can make some sense of all this.

Since @Matt loves his spaghetti Bolognese on the ships and the fleet is grounded, so to say, I thought I would throw out an alternative suggestion for him to try out at home.? All the ingredients you need is spaghetti, hotdogs and a sauce, with a little imagination like the pic..you too can be a stellar chef! Follow me for more recipes.

I asked the wife if she would like for me to make this dish tonight, she politely told me if I did make it, I would be dining  for one and not two! ?

@hail73, Sharla Manglass MEI
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The most amazing human being; kind, selfless and just plain awesome.  Very proactive while advocating for me. 

My goodness.  As if most people weren’t already confused enough with the FCC, now they include Cruise Planner items in it.  I wish they would just make a plan and stick to it. I guess it shows that they are REALLY trying to save cash.  Wow.

I put in a deposit on 3/16 before Royal put forward their policy on holds on 3/21. ?