AlmondFarmer

On 9/10/2023 at 3:56 PM, twangster said:

To walk in the footprints of Charles Darwin.  Can there be a better excuse than that?

With alleged global sea level rises, do you think many Darwin footprints remain on the island to walk in?

25 minutes ago, JohnRobertsNC said:

Ouch.  I really wanted to see this ship, but I can't stomach these prices. 

Royal is running a sale this week to see Icon for free starting in January 2024. 
Viewing location is South Pointe park Saturday late afternoon. 

41 minutes ago, Matt said:

There's no food or drink in Adventure Ocean, other than a water fountain.

My 8 year old twins saw a rule breaking 10 year old smuggle in a flask of apple juice. He was sneaking swigs behind the bean bag chair. 

I’ve had 16 from a deck 8 on Wonder and Oasis. Most standing. Ask Genie for food and drink spread to be set up on outside table. 
Fun times. 

2 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

For some reason letting us know that "highly specialized technicians" were required amuses me.  Like anyone thought they would just make a PA announcement asking if there are any Jiffy Lube employees on board.

I heard a rumor that first request was for any guest with Duct Tape to please bring to Guest Services.

Too bad MacGyver wasn’t on board. 

1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Kids got a turn driving the Duck boat as well.

Did the horn make a quack sound? 

I have this room November 5th when Harmony comes to Texas. Excited for any pictures you post of 8330 to see how it differs from other A1 Oasis class rooms I have stayed in. 

I sense the Force will be strong on this sailing. 
To infinity and beyond! 

1 hour ago, twangster said:

Last summer when the train service wasn't running yet I did the bus from the Vancouver train station to Seattle.

How long did the transition at border from sled dog propulsion to internal combustion engine take?

24 minutes ago, CruiseMsclDad said:

I thought no one is paying 5$ for a home made cup of lemonade, but he sold them not many but enough to buy a bike.

The $5 lemonade in my neighborhood comes with a shot of vodka on top. Kid does a generous pour. 

56 minutes ago, tjcruisers said:

This is some pretty crappy news to hear.

If somebody flushed a diaper, ban them and charge their CC for the damage

Crappy indeed.

I read on another board that it was a toddler in potty training that got confused and accidentally flushed their diaper. 
 

Toddler waved and said bye bye while doing the potty dance. This is when things turned bad. 

I think the fine print below the $100 sign says maximum 2 years in ship brig if other passengers are affected. One week in brig per passenger affected if I recall correctly. 
 

For things like this, I always take my lawyer on cruises. 

1 hour ago, smokeybandit said:

Click "download the app" on the login page and you'll get 15 minutes for free.

Offer to buy somebody with internet package a beer. Ask to borrow their phone while they drink it. This results in 8-15 minutes of internet for $7.99 plus 18% gratuity. 

14 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

Do almonds grow in a sandy soil?

Possible in a sandy loam. A clay loam is better for root anchorage. 
It feasible to grow almonds in a different soil/climate within U.S.  I would not be in California. 

5 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

Based on what's in the bottom of my suitcase after any cruise, I bring back sand from everywhere.

I accidentally smuggle sand from most beaches. 
I find it at home after a thorough shower.

6 minutes ago, TXcruzer said:

Be careful, the channels many US purchased wireless radios work on are illegal to be used on many islands and in Mexico.

One of the drug cartels uses channel 4-20. Stay off that channel.

3 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Hubby got booted too for that reason a few nights! 

You made him sleep in the suitcase room? Cruel. 

21 hours ago, twangster said:

Going back several years pistachios were a good price but then something happened that caused them to skyrocket in price.   I stopped buying pistachios because the value wasn't there for me but I respect the fact that there are other people that find value at a price that I don't. 

Please say you switched to almonds.

22 minutes ago, twangster said:

I don't know that there is a heater like a home hot tub on a patio would have but if the water begins to cool just drain some off and open the hot water faucet to warm it up much like you might do for an extended soak in a bathtub at home.

Since this room is Star Class ask Genie for an ice chest of beer to have available when in tub.

If the water temperature drops below body temperature, use your faucet to warm it back up. 

Fly Southwest to take advantage of two included suitcases. In second suitcase pack a blow up mattress, air pump and linens. 
 

The grass sprinklers come on at 5am outside terminal A.

I may have learned this the hard way. 

1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

UDP was $679.64 for two, and the DBP was $1255.24 for two of us. That's a total of $1934.88. Per person, that put us at $967.44.

Didn’t want to factor daily gratuities included in bid calculation?

Congrats!!

I would have put three exclamation points if upgrade was to deck 9…five if A1. 
 

Deck 10 is closer to suite Sun deck. 

2 bedroom Aqua theater for two guests…Nice!
This will be great as it avoids the awkward situation of sleeping in the same room as your suitcases. 

Human waste to help power the ship.

Does this mean Sloppy Joes will be the only option in the dining room the night before the ship requires maximum speed? 

7 hours ago, teddy said:

Protip: If there is no way you could possibly be pregnant, but you accidentally answer "Yes" to the question, you can correct it at the port.

I recently heard a person who claims reputation significance state that anyone can get pregnant. 
Not what I learned in fourth grade science class.

I guess it will depend who is working at the port.