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FireFishII

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  1. A gloomy day at sea is better than a sunny day on land. Thanks for blogging.
  2. Maybe ScottD should buy our MegaMillions and PowerBall tickets since he is on a winning streak. Whenever I purchase those tickets, I am lucky to get 1 number - and it is NEVER the power ball number.
  3. If you are doing overnight in coach - make sure everyone has their own eye covering and ear plugs. It does not get pitch dark in the cars because they have to leave lights on near the stairs. Also, it is noisy with everyone walking thru the cars, opening and closing the doors. Bring neck pillows and a throw for comfort.
  4. Did you know why Bob Barker lived to 99? He wanted to be close to 100 without going over.
  5. Don't fly in the morning of. Right now, the airlines and weather has been terrible!!! November is still inside the hurricane season. Give yourself the extra day and shed some worries. I just got back from a trip to Italy. It took us 3 days to get to Barcelona. First day - Chicago had closed the airport due to weather. Second day - Plane was broken and the airline could not fix it after working on it for 6 hours. Third day - one of our flights was delayed for 2 hours. We finally made it to port with just 2 hours to spare. I was a wreck! But thank goodness I gave myself 3 travel days. Of course that meant that I could not share my love for Barcelona with my husband. Return trip - again, a delayed flight made us miss our connection. We ended getting into Boston at 2 am.
  6. During one of my winery tours, I found out why wineries will plant rose bushes next to the vines. It is because the rose bushes will attract some of the bad insects early and gives the winery owners a heads up of a possible infestation.
  7. Thank you for deciding to do a live blog. Don't worry if you are 'live'. Any little crumb, we will appreciate it. This is usually my lunch time entertainment. I love the 3 specialty dinner plan. I have used that in the past - just enough. But I have been know to throw in a lunch or two at a specialty restaurant on top of my 3 dinners. Lunch prices are much cheaper and should not break the bank. For your mom and motion sickness: I get motion sick being a passenger in a car so I know it well. As far as not feeling the motion - cow mature. I can feel the motion even when the ocean is a clear as glass. July is Hurricane season so there is a good chance you will have some movement. Here are some suggestions going from least invasive to most invasive: Acupressure bands - aka SeaBands. I have not heard of anyone who said this works. Green apples: I know - sounds weird but people on this blog swears by them. I have never tried it. Acustimulation Bands - aka Relief Band. I just read a study that says it may delay symptoms but it won't stop symptoms. OTC Meds: Dramamine and Bonine. Dramamine last 4 to 8 hours while Bonine last 12 hours. Works well but may make you sleepy and may not mix well with alcohol. Prescription Meds: Scopolamine (Transderm Scop). This is a patch that you place behind your ear. It will last up to 3 days. You put it on the day before your cruise. WARNING: Make sure you wash your hands immediately after applying. If you get the medication in your eyes, it can cause temporary blindness or blurry vision. Trick that no doctor will tell you about: I will cut 1/3 off the patch and apply the remaining 2/3 of the patch. A full patch makes me feel slightly ill. Each person is different. What do I use? Scopolamine!! Love it. Never get motion sickness and I have been in some very BAD seas. Good luck! Have fun! Try to keep your 2 year old on nap and eating schedule. I look forward to your blog.
  8. Or check for cameras and little red blinking LEDs. These cameras are SO small it is becoming harder and harder to see.
  9. I too thought it was your sailing. But I figured I was wrong because you would have said something.
  10. I am in the opposite court - give me mushrooms - stay away from truffles. Mushrooms == good. Truffles == bad.
  11. Loved that little clip but the sound of the door closing just made me sad. Thanks for your blog. It was fun reading it.
  12. Can I ask what tour company you used in Rome? How far in advanced did you book the tour? Tnank you
  13. I will NEVER stay at a Red Roof, Super 8, Motel 6, Econo Lodge, and a few others. I had a similar experience where my husband thought it was a good idea to get a cheap hotel for my daughter and myself as we were traveling across country, visiting countries. Boy did I give it to him with both barrels. It was differently not a safe place for 2 women to stay at. I swore the walls and door were made out of straw. Another time, the light from the hall leaked into the room and I could hear doors slamming all night long. UGH! Give me that CC and I will book the rooms for now on. LOL! Hopefully, you got the bad stuff out of the way. Here is hoping for smooth sailing for you and your family.
  14. Cruise ships have to use the thinner TP - similar to what you should use in motorhomes. Yes, it is thin and not soft. But I just fold it over multiple times to get the thickness I need. Since I work in an old mill building, my company uses similar TP so they don't have plumbing problems. Would I like better TP - of course. But I can live with the shitty TP for a week. I don't let it interfere with my vacation.
  15. You also have to be careful with the prices and the wording. I once purchased a refreshment package for X dollars. Then I saw it was on sale for 30%. So I canceled my package and rebooked. What I did not realize was the price had gone up. So the 30% brought the price back to my original price. I was got tricked into rebooking because I thought I saw a lower price. My problem was I had forgotten to include the automatic tip - which does not appear until the final screen. So now I am VERY careful.
  16. I enjoyed the Beach Club but I agree that is was a lot of money. I was able to get a pretty good deal because the ship that was supposed to join us on that day got moved. So they had extra BC cabanas opened. Since we were a large family reunion group, I snagged it. But if I was going with just my immediate family, I would stick with Chill Island.
  17. I am from NH and was worried about the amount/quality of seafood and white wines (I am not a white wine fan). But I loved every bite. I would do Chef's Table again.
  18. Love the picture of the sun. I have heard about the sun halo but never seen one myself. Now on to the french fries side bar: I used to LOVE McDee's fries. But then they stop using beef tallow to fry their french fries in because some nut health complained about how unhealthy beef tallow was. They tried to add beef flavoring to the vegetable oil but then some vegetarians complained that their french fies were not considered vegan. So, now they are just so-so. This is a good thing because I can say NO to french fries. Because it does not matter what you fry the potatoes in - it is still unhealthy.
  19. It is funny that this blog got highjacked by the shoe police. LOL! I am a New Balance Walking Shoe - and yes I have them in several colors. I only wear good shoes when you have strapped me down and staple the shoes on my feet. One year, I had to buy new sandals for a dress (something else I don't wear every often) I was wearing to a wedding. They are a nice pair of no-heal sandals in gold. The following year, I had to buy new sandals for a dress that I was wearing to a wedding. Yes, you guessed it, a nice pair of no-heal sandals in gold. In fact they were identical. The problem is I did not figure this out until I wore the second pair. Can't return them. Do you think I should hold on to one pair for when the first pair wears out? I figure I will be long gone by that time. I am glad you are ok. I too would ask for the tape and then put it on YouTube and wait for it to go viral. Think of the money you can make. LOL!! You should get something good out of it. I hope the rest of you vacation goes well.
  20. In honor of the Kentucky Derby: What kind of bread does a horse eat? Thoroughbred What does a race horse eat? Fast Food Why are race horses in such good shape? They eat a stable diet. What kind of computer does a race horse like to eat? MacIntosh Why are jockeys so skinny? Because they only eat Seabiscuit and tea What does a jockey drink on race day? A furlong island ice tea
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