BigKarl

What about a 4 slice toaster for my Pop Tarts in the morning.

How long before there is a "Storage fee" to get your Item back?

What about a 4 slice toaster for my Pop Tarts in the morning.

Fees of the Seas - actually Fees of the Seize! 
 
Even better Seize of the Seas!

What about a 4 slice toaster for my Pop Tarts in the morning.

They actually do. I made it to D+ on comped cruises.

I tried to book Empire but they wouldn't let me. For some reason you have to have a cabin booked in Icon first. What killjoys.

prices have gone up so much that Black Friday sales don't seem like sales.  30% off now is 30% higher than last year.

I am not a B2B expert, but this is what I know from one B2B and one S2S cruise. 
On my first one it was a side-to-side cruise (kind of).  I went on the Sympathy of the Seas out of Miami and then on the Celebrity Reflection out of Fort Lauderdale.  I made sure both companies knew of the other cruise.  On the Sympathy they arranged my covid test (during coved testing times) and then arranged my transportation by bus to Port Everglades.  I had to pack everything and go off the ship like a regular disembark.  When I got to Port Everglades, Celebrity put me in the suite line so I could board quickly.  
On the B2B cruise I had a inside cabin the first cruise and a solo balcony the second cruise.  I once again made sure they knew I was a B2B cruiser.  My cabin steward let me know to leave all my clothes on the hangers and toss everything else in my suitcase and leave it on my bed.  After I left, he moved everything to my new cabin and even got everything I forgot in the bathroom.  They had me wait with the other B2B people in a bar and gave us snacks.  When everything was ready, they had us exit the ship, they gave is our new boarding passes and had us walk right back on the ship.  

Sometimes the Young ones act better than the adults!  I say Go for it.

Sometimes the Young ones act better than the adults!  I say Go for it.

Sometimes the Young ones act better than the adults!  I say Go for it.

It can vary by port and date, yes.
Usually, yes, but sometimes a customs officer will board the ship to clear you. That's something that can vary.
Your steward will move everything you have hanging in your closet on the hangers. You have to pack everything else in your luggage, which he/she will also move.

I have found a "Code of Conduit" if anyone cares to follow it on their next cruise.
https://www.ecmweb.com/national-electrical-code/code-basics/article/21262943/nec-requirements-for-metal-conduits
I just couldn't help myself on this one. No self control.

"It's Electric!!" 

I have found a "Code of Conduit" if anyone cares to follow it on their next cruise.
https://www.ecmweb.com/national-electrical-code/code-basics/article/21262943/nec-requirements-for-metal-conduits
I just couldn't help myself on this one. No self control.

I get a little embarrassed when someone with airpod earphones says "hello, how are you today" and I think they are talking to me and I respond. Otherwise, I could care less.  

The other day in the Aquatheatre, two ladies kept chattering during HIRO. The finally shut up when the performers  got them soaking wet 🤣

I get a little embarrassed when someone with airpod earphones says "hello, how are you today" and I think they are talking to me and I respond. Otherwise, I could care less.  

"FOOD PORN!"  I may install a mirror over my dining room Table!

Excellent question !  currently I will be retiring in 2 months but unfortunately my wife doesn't want to retire for two more years so at the risk of being bored I have decided to spend 200 days aboard a Cruise ship (Not all 200 at once but all within the year).  The first reason is to determine if I would like staying on a ship for extended periods of time so that when my wife does retire we can do the same for her.  We have only taken one B2B cruise because of my wife's dedication to her job. Me....  Not so much. The second reason is that I am not in great health and have always wanted to try "Living on a cruise ship."  I may never get the chance if I don't start soon.
I am not actually "Chasing" pinnacle per se but it will be a bonus when my wife does retire as she will enjoy the added Perks as well. After 40 years of work I am convincing myself that I deserve this while I can still enjoy it and am healthy enough to do it. Also, I live close to the pier in Los Angeles and it is a minimal cost to get to the Cruise ship. After calculating everything I will be spending less than 30K for B2B2B2B2B2B...  (You get the idea) cruising.  I will be out nothing if I do not choose to continue and will not be disheartened if I do not or can not reach my dream of spending my retirement years on a Cruise ship. Pinnacle is just a milestone and not a goal I am reaching for in this endeavor. I am hoping that I will enjoy it as much as I have been wanting to do this for over 40 years since my first Royal Cruise in 1983.

I will be retiring in December and will be calculating the number of Cruises I must take to get to Pinnacle status.  I have most of the numbers crunched already but need to verify a couple of things first.
1.  Does a Solo Cruiser only pay Gratuities for a single guest ($16/day)  or is this also increased for single guests.
2. Does a solo Cruiser get Double C&A points for any Cabin Category?  Or is there a minimum category requirement for Double points.
3. Will my Spouse share Pinnacle Status when we cruise together once I reach this status?
To answer the question ahead of some of you, No I will not be leaving my wife by herself as we have 2 adult children and three dogs at home. We also have lots of family less than 10 miles away.  🙂 
If anyone can review and reply to these questions and anything else I may have forgotten to include in my calculations, I will be very grateful for your input.  I am getting quite excited about this possibility and hoping to pull it off in 2024.

Excellent question !  currently I will be retiring in 2 months but unfortunately my wife doesn't want to retire for two more years so at the risk of being bored I have decided to spend 200 days aboard a Cruise ship (Not all 200 at once but all within the year).  The first reason is to determine if I would like staying on a ship for extended periods of time so that when my wife does retire we can do the same for her.  We have only taken one B2B cruise because of my wife's dedication to her job. Me....  Not so much. The second reason is that I am not in great health and have always wanted to try "Living on a cruise ship."  I may never get the chance if I don't start soon.
I am not actually "Chasing" pinnacle per se but it will be a bonus when my wife does retire as she will enjoy the added Perks as well. After 40 years of work I am convincing myself that I deserve this while I can still enjoy it and am healthy enough to do it. Also, I live close to the pier in Los Angeles and it is a minimal cost to get to the Cruise ship. After calculating everything I will be spending less than 30K for B2B2B2B2B2B...  (You get the idea) cruising.  I will be out nothing if I do not choose to continue and will not be disheartened if I do not or can not reach my dream of spending my retirement years on a Cruise ship. Pinnacle is just a milestone and not a goal I am reaching for in this endeavor. I am hoping that I will enjoy it as much as I have been wanting to do this for over 40 years since my first Royal Cruise in 1983.

WOOT!   It all works out then.   I will be Pinnacle status on my birthday 12/17/2024.   Also, if anyone is interested in the numbers I used to calculate this I can post them. Like total nights needed to reach this level. Cost for Solo vs. Double occupancy (Bring girlfriend er...  I mean Wife).

"FOOD PORN!"  I may install a mirror over my dining room Table!