Chadster

Just hit the Florida state line.  Staying at mother in laws in Fort Myers tonight, and if RC ends up cancelling then we’ll look for an Air BnB in the keys or somewhere else for a bit.  Either way I’m not going back to the cold until next weekend!

Just sent out a text if any student or faculty goes on a cruise they must self isolate for 14 days upon return. Looks like I am canceling my April 24th.

Here's Royal's "famous" video... impossible to forget after you hear it for the first time on the ship! LOL!
 
 
 

I find that I rinse for about 5 seconds trying to get some soap out of the dispenser, scrub for about 12 seconds wondering if the water is ever going to get warmer ... the another 5 to 8 seconds scanning the towel dispensers for one that isn't empty!  I think I'm covered  ... and I dont have to remember the lyrics! ????

Yes just got off phone with RCCL so far still a go for this weekend departure from San Juan March 15 on Freedom of the Seas.  They said at 3-4 they are sending out a communication to all guests booked for this week but to this point we are still a go...………...here is to hope that we still go!!

We are driving to the ship now! 10 day on serenade! Can’t wait

I’m on 5th & Main Street, but keep this on the down low! 

This chaplain (and church nerd) goes for the Doxology. ?

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Just finished up my pandemic steaks and outbreak wine.

When in a pinch.....

My kids are on Spring Break this week. Just received an email that their Spring Break has been “extended” another week. Not cancelling classes just extending Spring Bring. ?. 
We are going to live our best life and enjoying these last days of paradise before returning to the real world. 

IMG_4844.MOV Yesterday was great other than the weather. Just yours the ship with our friends who were on their first cruise. Went to the ice skating show after MDR and then stopped by the Schooner Bar, Boleros,  Studio B and the Pub. Didn’t stay in any more than 15 minutes, just wanted a feel. Had to get up early for today but that’s only after I won $50 playing blackjack. I know small stakes but that’s big for me. ?  The folks with My time dining were very accommodating with our party of 14. 
i have cruised before but my major takeaway if this cruise, and forgive the All CAPS but it’s “ASK FOR WHAT YOU WANT”. The worse they can say is no or offer an alternative but they will bend over backwards to accommodate most requests. 
Today in St.Kitts and went to the Marriott resort for the day on the beach and this hotel pool.  The weather is beautiful, 83 and sunny. We have been starving for good weather. We have reservations at Wonderland tonight with the kids. Look forward to it. 
Sidebar:  The Starbucks on board is like being at home other than they don’t have the warmer for breakfast sandwiches or lunch sandwiches. They have the vast bay majority of the drinks you want from home with the sweetness that Starbucks offers, they don’t use the Royal Caribbean sweetness. They are truly an independently owned type of operation who happen to be on a cruise ship. Yes you can use your Starbucks apps to purchase but NOT redeem. You can also use your Seapass or being a Starbucks gift card. No, your drink package DOES NOT WORK. I see this question gets asked a lot and I did myself prior to the cruise. 
As with most who travel on the larger boats when you pull into a port you feel as you are the big dog, the big man ok campus and compared to the other ships most folks are truly in awe. Once you get off the ship and compare to the other ships it makes you appreciate how huge this ship is. Thank you for taking the time to read my  Rambling  ? 
 
The drones at the ice show are GREAT!

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Just want to say, I appreciate @Matt and everyone I regularly interact with on this board. It's been a roller coaster this week, and I appreciate y'all for giving me an outlet and a sense that I wasn't the only one....I still don't know what the future holds for my April sailing...but I know this too, shall pass. When it does, I look forward to more joking, more debating, and more obsessing about my vacation. 

Symphony of the Seas on April 18- we are still going as long as RC doesn’t cancel. Keeping our fingers crossed. Even if we can’t dock anywhere and we just sail around the ocean for a week I’d still go haha! 

Folks,
There is a rationale for these actions, whether you may agree or not.  Google "flatten the curve".  Briefly, by buying time preventing the expansion of this illness, one increases the chances that the healthcare system will not become overburdened with patients needing critical care.  The model acknowledges that inconvenience and lifestyle disruptions will occur, but the alternative could be much worse.
That said, does anybody know where I can score some TP???

Well, the beer and water are the most important things.  Just be sure not to confuse the Clorox wipes and TP...

I understand....but they should have done this for you.  No excuse.

I have a solo on Brilliance booked for April 13th, and I plan on going unless Royal or the government forces my hand.
DiamondPlus ain't gonna happen on its own ?