MuttMutt

Not 100% sure but if it is similar to Liberty it should not be a problem. I took my raspberry pi4 with a bunch of games on it and plugged it into the TV without issue. 

I am happy they banned smoking in the casinos! I hope this rule sticks!

hopefully smoking will be banned forever all over the ship

I carry a magic marker and just mark something on the tag so it's easy to spot in the terminal when getting off the ship.  In fact on the last one a woman had a similar looking suitcase to my girlfriend.  I told her 3 times she had the wrong one and that it was mine and she basically ignored me till I held her wrist to stop her from walking off.  He husband was trying to get her attention as well since he already had it and was 10 feet away waiting for her.
 
I don't buy high end luggage because honestly if it holds stuff and closes it's good to me.  No reason to spring for protectors as I will literally just hose out the ones I have anyway.
 

Currently in the middle of replacing the roof on our house pretty much by myself. I have one ground support person but they are afraid of ladders and heights so everything on the roof is done by my hand.  Also replacing the electrical system, installing datacomm,  and already replaced the water supply lines. Eventually going to split the upstairs in half and turn one half into a master bedroom with master bathroom. Then it's remodeling the current bathroom, kitchen, and other parts of the house. 
 
On top of all that doing dives and cleaning up trash under water when I can, trying to get my youtube channel going, editing video, dealing with life, trolling through here or reddit, among other things.   Thankfully this is a slow week since there is rain and high winds forecasted. 
For those wondering the old roof has 2 layers of cedar shake and 2 layers of asphalt. I removed two old rotten chimneys that were already falling apart and in one of the pictures you can see all the rotten wood I replaced that was below a chimney. It's all getting sheathed, ice and water barrier on the edges and synthetic underlayment elsewhere and the shingles will be lifetime warrantied. Materials cost is around 6k but the cost for someone else to do it is around 30k. 

Currently in the middle of replacing the roof on our house pretty much by myself. I have one ground support person but they are afraid of ladders and heights so everything on the roof is done by my hand.  Also replacing the electrical system, installing datacomm,  and already replaced the water supply lines. Eventually going to split the upstairs in half and turn one half into a master bedroom with master bathroom. Then it's remodeling the current bathroom, kitchen, and other parts of the house. 
 
On top of all that doing dives and cleaning up trash under water when I can, trying to get my youtube channel going, editing video, dealing with life, trolling through here or reddit, among other things.   Thankfully this is a slow week since there is rain and high winds forecasted. 
For those wondering the old roof has 2 layers of cedar shake and 2 layers of asphalt. I removed two old rotten chimneys that were already falling apart and in one of the pictures you can see all the rotten wood I replaced that was below a chimney. It's all getting sheathed, ice and water barrier on the edges and synthetic underlayment elsewhere and the shingles will be lifetime warrantied. Materials cost is around 6k but the cost for someone else to do it is around 30k. 

Personally just having the saltwater in contact with the gear I feel it will be pretty well safe. The only thing I would even remotely worry about is the 2nd stage regulator and a good dunk before using it in any way should clear it up. 
 
With that said I carry my own gear and did dives in Roatan twice and Costa Maya once while on my B2B. No issues for me at all. The only dive booked through Royal was my first dive in Roatan and it was packed with people on a little bus which is probably the point with most of the risk. My second trip on Roatan booked through my travel agency was just me riding in a van with a local and my excursion in Costa Maya was a taxi ride by myself to the dive site and I shared a ride with someone on the way back. 

Personally just having the saltwater in contact with the gear I feel it will be pretty well safe. The only thing I would even remotely worry about is the 2nd stage regulator and a good dunk before using it in any way should clear it up. 
 
With that said I carry my own gear and did dives in Roatan twice and Costa Maya once while on my B2B. No issues for me at all. The only dive booked through Royal was my first dive in Roatan and it was packed with people on a little bus which is probably the point with most of the risk. My second trip on Roatan booked through my travel agency was just me riding in a van with a local and my excursion in Costa Maya was a taxi ride by myself to the dive site and I shared a ride with someone on the way back. 

Yep. Looks about like our back porch. Going to need to rip the whole thing off and replace it. It was originally just a sloped porch till someone decided to enclose it. The door swings in so it sits about 4 inches above the threshold when closed and the roof leaked most of the time over the years so it's pretty well rotten. In fact the other day I had to throw a piece of wood down because the floor had a board break. 
 
But even with the work I'm putting in to it the house has been worth it. The footprint is about 30x50 and the upstairs is about 20x50. We got the place for 18k. By the time I am done with the roof and electrical it will be worth about 80k. And when I put in the solar system, office, and master bedroom I'm looking towards the 120k plus area. 

For sure.  I am doing my best.  Slope is about 33 degrees or around 8/12.  Hence the reason for roof jacks while installing.  I can stick to the roof without extra help on the new roof but the old stuff you just end up sliding no matter what.  Actually had a worse day on the ground Thursday.  Was cleaning up some debris and while moving the trash can I ended up falling and took a nail to my scalp, was just the head that hit and not a point but still lost a chunk.  Been a few years since I have had a tetanus booster so getting that, a flu shot, and hopefully a covid booster tomorrow afternoon.

Currently in the middle of replacing the roof on our house pretty much by myself. I have one ground support person but they are afraid of ladders and heights so everything on the roof is done by my hand.  Also replacing the electrical system, installing datacomm,  and already replaced the water supply lines. Eventually going to split the upstairs in half and turn one half into a master bedroom with master bathroom. Then it's remodeling the current bathroom, kitchen, and other parts of the house. 
 
On top of all that doing dives and cleaning up trash under water when I can, trying to get my youtube channel going, editing video, dealing with life, trolling through here or reddit, among other things.   Thankfully this is a slow week since there is rain and high winds forecasted. 
For those wondering the old roof has 2 layers of cedar shake and 2 layers of asphalt. I removed two old rotten chimneys that were already falling apart and in one of the pictures you can see all the rotten wood I replaced that was below a chimney. It's all getting sheathed, ice and water barrier on the edges and synthetic underlayment elsewhere and the shingles will be lifetime warrantied. Materials cost is around 6k but the cost for someone else to do it is around 30k. 

Yep. Looks about like our back porch. Going to need to rip the whole thing off and replace it. It was originally just a sloped porch till someone decided to enclose it. The door swings in so it sits about 4 inches above the threshold when closed and the roof leaked most of the time over the years so it's pretty well rotten. In fact the other day I had to throw a piece of wood down because the floor had a board break. 
 
But even with the work I'm putting in to it the house has been worth it. The footprint is about 30x50 and the upstairs is about 20x50. We got the place for 18k. By the time I am done with the roof and electrical it will be worth about 80k. And when I put in the solar system, office, and master bedroom I'm looking towards the 120k plus area. 

Yep. Looks about like our back porch. Going to need to rip the whole thing off and replace it. It was originally just a sloped porch till someone decided to enclose it. The door swings in so it sits about 4 inches above the threshold when closed and the roof leaked most of the time over the years so it's pretty well rotten. In fact the other day I had to throw a piece of wood down because the floor had a board break. 
 
But even with the work I'm putting in to it the house has been worth it. The footprint is about 30x50 and the upstairs is about 20x50. We got the place for 18k. By the time I am done with the roof and electrical it will be worth about 80k. And when I put in the solar system, office, and master bedroom I'm looking towards the 120k plus area. 

Home remodeling is a never ending project.
 
We started remodeling our kitchen back at the beginning of summer (I’m doing the work).  Little did we know that after three years of saving so we could cash flow the remodel, summer 2021 would be the summer of no help at my real job and I’d be working 70-75 hours a week  
 
No house remodel would be complete without finding shoddy work from decades ago.   I had to replace a quarter of the house framing due to an improperly attached deck from 30 years ago.   The studs were so rotted they disintegrated when I pulled on them  
 

For sure.  I am doing my best.  Slope is about 33 degrees or around 8/12.  Hence the reason for roof jacks while installing.  I can stick to the roof without extra help on the new roof but the old stuff you just end up sliding no matter what.  Actually had a worse day on the ground Thursday.  Was cleaning up some debris and while moving the trash can I ended up falling and took a nail to my scalp, was just the head that hit and not a point but still lost a chunk.  Been a few years since I have had a tetanus booster so getting that, a flu shot, and hopefully a covid booster tomorrow afternoon.

I'm not going to be done with this one for a few months. It's wreaking havoc on my back shoulder and knees doing the roof and honestly i shouldn't be doing it. But I also don't have the money to pay someone else. The last section that I did took a week from tear-off to tarp. I have 2 more sections to go on this side and then I get to do the other side. 
 
BTW, never done a roof before so believe me anyone can do the work. Just takes time to learn. 

Currently in the middle of replacing the roof on our house pretty much by myself. I have one ground support person but they are afraid of ladders and heights so everything on the roof is done by my hand.  Also replacing the electrical system, installing datacomm,  and already replaced the water supply lines. Eventually going to split the upstairs in half and turn one half into a master bedroom with master bathroom. Then it's remodeling the current bathroom, kitchen, and other parts of the house. 
 
On top of all that doing dives and cleaning up trash under water when I can, trying to get my youtube channel going, editing video, dealing with life, trolling through here or reddit, among other things.   Thankfully this is a slow week since there is rain and high winds forecasted. 
For those wondering the old roof has 2 layers of cedar shake and 2 layers of asphalt. I removed two old rotten chimneys that were already falling apart and in one of the pictures you can see all the rotten wood I replaced that was below a chimney. It's all getting sheathed, ice and water barrier on the edges and synthetic underlayment elsewhere and the shingles will be lifetime warrantied. Materials cost is around 6k but the cost for someone else to do it is around 30k. 

For sure.  I am doing my best.  Slope is about 33 degrees or around 8/12.  Hence the reason for roof jacks while installing.  I can stick to the roof without extra help on the new roof but the old stuff you just end up sliding no matter what.  Actually had a worse day on the ground Thursday.  Was cleaning up some debris and while moving the trash can I ended up falling and took a nail to my scalp, was just the head that hit and not a point but still lost a chunk.  Been a few years since I have had a tetanus booster so getting that, a flu shot, and hopefully a covid booster tomorrow afternoon.

1 https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/driving-directions-port-galveston-texas 2702 Harborside drive. At least till the new terminal is built which is scheduled for completion around November 2022 if I remember correctly 
2 I would show up around 1:00 or so. They are pretty efficient so expect to be in early. Plus it gives you time to drop luggage and get your required papers and such ready. 
3 formal nights depend on the length of cruise. They are now dress you best but still there. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/formal-dress-code-guideline
4 get the app get the app get the app... if you are doing Main Dining room and have my time dining book every night as soon as you hit the ship. For shows you usually want to book 2 days before to make sure you have a space reserved. Only one person in the party needs to do the reservations but you will have to show the screen and your wristband before they let you in. 

1 https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/driving-directions-port-galveston-texas 2702 Harborside drive. At least till the new terminal is built which is scheduled for completion around November 2022 if I remember correctly 
2 I would show up around 1:00 or so. They are pretty efficient so expect to be in early. Plus it gives you time to drop luggage and get your required papers and such ready. 
3 formal nights depend on the length of cruise. They are now dress you best but still there. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/formal-dress-code-guideline
4 get the app get the app get the app... if you are doing Main Dining room and have my time dining book every night as soon as you hit the ship. For shows you usually want to book 2 days before to make sure you have a space reserved. Only one person in the party needs to do the reservations but you will have to show the screen and your wristband before they let you in. 

Currently in the middle of replacing the roof on our house pretty much by myself. I have one ground support person but they are afraid of ladders and heights so everything on the roof is done by my hand.  Also replacing the electrical system, installing datacomm,  and already replaced the water supply lines. Eventually going to split the upstairs in half and turn one half into a master bedroom with master bathroom. Then it's remodeling the current bathroom, kitchen, and other parts of the house. 
 
On top of all that doing dives and cleaning up trash under water when I can, trying to get my youtube channel going, editing video, dealing with life, trolling through here or reddit, among other things.   Thankfully this is a slow week since there is rain and high winds forecasted. 
For those wondering the old roof has 2 layers of cedar shake and 2 layers of asphalt. I removed two old rotten chimneys that were already falling apart and in one of the pictures you can see all the rotten wood I replaced that was below a chimney. It's all getting sheathed, ice and water barrier on the edges and synthetic underlayment elsewhere and the shingles will be lifetime warrantied. Materials cost is around 6k but the cost for someone else to do it is around 30k. 

Technically they can either sign in with yours or create their own while on the ship as reservations and such can be made by one person for all of the people in the party. You can also do the Muster from one account. However it may be best to each have your own for points and for tracking onboard purchases. 

I'm just going to lock this thread because there's no connection to cruising other than pure speculation.
If/when a line change policies due to Omicron, feel free to start a thread. But we're not here to discuss Covid outside of the cruise industry.

Covid is the new flu at this point. We will be doing yearly boosters for the rest of our life and in a few years the media will drop the circus parade amd move on to something else. Even if we had 100% worldwide vaccination this would still stick around unless extreme measures were put into place like a multi month quarantine on top of vaccination and a few other things. 
 
Could I be wrong. Sure. If so I have an old shoe to eat. But at this point these topics are beating a horse that had been dead for 6 months. Let's just bury it here and now...
 
 

Covid is the new flu at this point. We will be doing yearly boosters for the rest of our life and in a few years the media will drop the circus parade amd move on to something else. Even if we had 100% worldwide vaccination this would still stick around unless extreme measures were put into place like a multi month quarantine on top of vaccination and a few other things. 
 
Could I be wrong. Sure. If so I have an old shoe to eat. But at this point these topics are beating a horse that had been dead for 6 months. Let's just bury it here and now...