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RestingBird reacted to JLMoran in Hey everybody. It's been a while!
Health is good. Had another foot surgery in '21 that took a while to heal, but that’s finally good and things are stable again.
My older daughter is doing great; she graduated college in '22 and has been figuring out what she wants to do for a living, and has been living on her own for the last several years.
My younger daughter is also doing great; she finished her freshman year in college last year, and is now living in Tokyo, Japan to pursue a career as a manga artist. She’s loving it there, and already has a job as a part-time assistant with a published manga author who told her that she’s already good enough to be published in a year or two. He’s helping her with getting her first full work created and submitted to one of the regular competitions, so she can start getting the notice of publishers.
Hope you’re also doing well!
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RestingBird reacted to JLMoran in Hey everybody. It's been a while!
Just saying a quick hello here, first time in about four years. I just booked the 12-night Odyssey sailing in Jan 2025, which is an itinerary I've been wanting to do kind of since I first started sailing with Royal in 2018 and learned about it. Seemed like a nice way to celebrate turning 55. 🙂
To everyone I haven't spoken with in all these years, hope you've been well!
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RestingBird got a reaction from warrenz1963 in Dress Code Question
I try my hardest to at least wear a collared shirt to dinner, and some nicer shorts or pants (except at the buffet). Just my two cents.
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RestingBird reacted to Cactus527 in 7 days freedom of the seas is the ship too small?
I just did a four night on Freedom, and I remember wishing that it was just a few days longer. Definitely not too small!
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RestingBird got a reaction from Cactus527 in 7 days freedom of the seas is the ship too small?
Freedom is currently my favorite ship, definitely not too small.
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RestingBird reacted to PhillyLady in Dress Code Question
Formal has always been defined as tailcoats and evening gowns. On most cruise ships "formal" wear is really semi-formal.
"Dressing my best" depends on location, cruise line, time of year. I always "dress up," because I have a great cruise line photo collection.
When I cruise in colder climates, I wear darker, heavier clothes. (Navy sequins)
In warmer areas, lighter colors and fabrics take the priority (Pink lace).
On Cunard, Princess, Celebrity, etc. I bring out my loveliest clothes--very elegant, eye-catching long gowns, husband in tuxedo or very nice suit.
On Carnival, RC, NCL, I am a bit more casual and trendy in my dress. Husband might just do a sports jacket--I may even wear a short dress.
Sadly, costly cruise lines like Viking do not promote too much dressing up. Horrors-- I have seen elderly men come to breakfast in their pajamas.
We never pay any attention to what others wear at dinner- we are enjoying our own experience too much!
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RestingBird got a reaction from AandD in Dress Code Question
I try my hardest to at least wear a collared shirt to dinner, and some nicer shorts or pants (except at the buffet). Just my two cents.
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RestingBird got a reaction from Butters530 in Dress Code Question
I try my hardest to at least wear a collared shirt to dinner, and some nicer shorts or pants (except at the buffet). Just my two cents.
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RestingBird got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Labadee rumor
Just got the email...Coco Cay instead of Labadee in April.
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RestingBird reacted to CanHardlyWait in Labadee rumor
So they are now planning a month in advance. So much for 3 days at a time. From everything in the news, it looks like it's going to take time before Royal can return.
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RestingBird got a reaction from Fastfaller in Labadee rumor
Adventure, April 20th. Dominican, Nassau, Coco Cay.
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RestingBird got a reaction from PPPJJ-GCVAB in Labadee rumor
Just got the email...Coco Cay instead of Labadee in April.
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RestingBird reacted to FloatyBoaty in New Cruiser
Here's the link with the MEI travel agent form on the right in the yellow box. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com
That form is how I met my travel agent @Jenn G-MEI Travel so hope you have as good of an experience as I have had!
Congratulations to you and your fiancé and have a wonderful honeymoon!
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RestingBird reacted to PhillyLady in New Cruiser
CONGRATS on your upcoming honeymoon!
I cannot necessarily recommend one travel agency over another, but make sure whoever you choose they send you a bottle of champagne for your celebration. Best wishes.
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RestingBird reacted to RyanWood in New Cruiser
Hello, I have never been on a cruise and looking to book a cruise for my fiancé and I for our honeymoon. We decided on Oasis of the seas March 8-16 in 2025. I was looking to get in contact with someone from MEI travel to help us but I can’t seem to figure out where to find the form to fill out.
Thank you in advance.
We are excited to start our cruising adventures.
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RestingBird reacted to Mrs. Thomas in Remind me again when stuff appears in Cruise Planner
The excursions for my April 2025 cruise are already in the CP. However, I'm waiting to see when I'll be able to buy the beverage packages.
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RestingBird got a reaction from The Fox in Extension cords
Right on! Thanks! I also asked my wife about all of this (after I posted here), and she told me the sound machines we have can take batteries 🤦♂️, lol. Good times.
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RestingBird got a reaction from SpeedNoodles in Extension cords
Right on! Thanks! I also asked my wife about all of this (after I posted here), and she told me the sound machines we have can take batteries 🤦♂️, lol. Good times.
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RestingBird reacted to The Fox in Extension cords
On Voyager, the room steward found us an outlet behind the head of the bed. And we have requested and received extension cords many times.
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RestingBird got a reaction from SpeedNoodles in Extension cords
That's what we did last time, minus the speaker. But...we've since bought 2 small Bluetooth speakers...so that might definitely be an option. Thanks for the idea!
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RestingBird reacted to SpeedNoodles in Extension cords
I actually bring a small bluetooth speaker and play the sounds through my phone that way. There are free/reasonably priced sleep sound apps available.
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RestingBird reacted to Smokey79 in Extension cords
I’ve yet to have a cabin where I couldn’t move the nightstand forward and find an outlet behind it. I guess they do exist but so far my luck has held.
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