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Hahaha!!!!! Bingo! lol. 
As long as I make it in time for my MJ brunch, I will be happy! 

Got lost in my book and almost forgot to post this. Lunch was at Izumi today. Something interesting to note, portion sizes are very inconsistent here on Freedom. Night 2 our rolls were half the size of today’s. The people sitting next to us today got rolls that were 2/3 the size of what we got. Ramen bowl looked like it was half eaten. It’s usually filled almost to the top. This Izumi is strange….
 

Hahaha!!!!! Bingo! lol. 
As long as I make it in time for my MJ brunch, I will be happy! 

Turns out Hubby was not solo in the flowriding session today. There was another family who booked the RGP at the last minute. So last minute that even the two genies on board did not know about them until they showed up with their bags at the terminal after we did. They were not on anyone’s list or anything. But Hubby was slightly relieved too because he wasn’t sure if he could go a whole hour on his own so he was happy there were two others there to split the time with. He said it would have been hard on his legs even though his back is feeling better. 

Pretty leisurely morning so far. As I was making my tea in the suite lounge, the GSM came to find me. We had a nice chat and he said he wanted to talk to me to get the perspective of someone who is familiar with star class and what they think of the program. I don’t have much of a filter these days, so I was very candid about how the reaction is mixed. Will share more in my final thoughts tomorrow.
Regarding the gratuities and laundry, it was what I expected. This program is not “star class”. They specifically asked for marketing to come up with new banners etc., to replace “star class” with “RGP” from the pier all the way to the sea pass card. Being that it is not SC, the powers that be who created this program, decided not to include some things in this program that SC has, laundry and inclusion of gratuities being some of those. He did say they are collecting feedback like crazy on this program. It’s a pilot. I heard that many times this week. They are in a wait and see mode as well. 

In other news…poor Hubby…he tweaked his back and his RGP flowriding session is tomorrow 😭 I think he is still going to go. 

Sabrina might not know the exact answer yet, but she will tomorrow 😉 
Like I have already mentioned, those who are used to star class (gratuities included) make it tricky for the RGP. It’s not SC and they are not trying to be. It’s totally rebranded as the RGP and as such, does not include everything that SC does, because it’s not SC. Hard to separate if you are used to SC.
Back to why I might have a better answer tomorrow. While chatting with Lissandra tonight, she told me that her boss (I am guessing the GSM?) would love to meet and chat with me. He asked her if I would be around in the suite lounge tomorrow morning and I told her I will be at Chops for breakfast. Supposedly he is going to swing by. I have no clue how I get myself into these situations but I am going to ask the gratuities and laundry question. But I think I already know the answer. 

We came back to the room after WJ and found some food deliveries from Lissandra. In honour of Canada Day. 

Now just chilling with no real plan, and that is perfectly fine with me. I think Hubby has fallen asleep out on the balcony and I am going to spend the afternoon with my Kindle.

Got lost in my book and almost forgot to post this. Lunch was at Izumi today. Something interesting to note, portion sizes are very inconsistent here on Freedom. Night 2 our rolls were half the size of today’s. The people sitting next to us today got rolls that were 2/3 the size of what we got. Ramen bowl looked like it was half eaten. It’s usually filled almost to the top. This Izumi is strange….
 

Under VIP passes in the cruise planner. 

Raise a glass to Freedom! ⚓️

Got lost in my book and almost forgot to post this. Lunch was at Izumi today. Something interesting to note, portion sizes are very inconsistent here on Freedom. Night 2 our rolls were half the size of today’s. The people sitting next to us today got rolls that were 2/3 the size of what we got. Ramen bowl looked like it was half eaten. It’s usually filled almost to the top. This Izumi is strange….
 

Yes! Finished packing and laundry folding around 4pm. Cooked dinner quickly. Headed to bed shortly.
Hubby is still doing Hubby things. His side of the checked luggage is still suspiciously empty. He said at dinner that he wanted to swim in the pool. D16 (almost 17) asked him if he was packed. She then suggested he prioritize things to avoid arguments at 3am when we are supposed to roll off the driveway. You know it's bad when the kid is trying to help the parent set priorities lol.
Headed to bed for a few hours of sleep.

No Trellis Bar pics until Symphony lol
 
You guys all know me well😂

Got lost in my book and almost forgot to post this. Lunch was at Izumi today. Something interesting to note, portion sizes are very inconsistent here on Freedom. Night 2 our rolls were half the size of today’s. The people sitting next to us today got rolls that were 2/3 the size of what we got. Ramen bowl looked like it was half eaten. It’s usually filled almost to the top. This Izumi is strange….
 

Got lost in my book and almost forgot to post this. Lunch was at Izumi today. Something interesting to note, portion sizes are very inconsistent here on Freedom. Night 2 our rolls were half the size of today’s. The people sitting next to us today got rolls that were 2/3 the size of what we got. Ramen bowl looked like it was half eaten. It’s usually filled almost to the top. This Izumi is strange….
 

Hahaha!!!!! Bingo! lol. 
As long as I make it in time for my MJ brunch, I will be happy! 

Turns out Hubby was not solo in the flowriding session today. There was another family who booked the RGP at the last minute. So last minute that even the two genies on board did not know about them until they showed up with their bags at the terminal after we did. They were not on anyone’s list or anything. But Hubby was slightly relieved too because he wasn’t sure if he could go a whole hour on his own so he was happy there were two others there to split the time with. He said it would have been hard on his legs even though his back is feeling better. 

Thanks for sharing the hack. I just tried it and I don’t have the “anything” option. Maybe because I am Canadian? I will just grab an arrival time tomorrow morning. 

Got lost in my book and almost forgot to post this. Lunch was at Izumi today. Something interesting to note, portion sizes are very inconsistent here on Freedom. Night 2 our rolls were half the size of today’s. The people sitting next to us today got rolls that were 2/3 the size of what we got. Ramen bowl looked like it was half eaten. It’s usually filled almost to the top. This Izumi is strange….
 

Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it lol. In all honesty, I thought it might have been weird too but it is good with the truffle oil and it works. Next time you have the UDP give it a try! 
….the tuna I cannot. That is something that I am not with @asquared17on, that and…don’t hate me…No cup clips! 

Hahaha!!!!! Bingo! lol. 
As long as I make it in time for my MJ brunch, I will be happy! 

Got lost in my book and almost forgot to post this. Lunch was at Izumi today. Something interesting to note, portion sizes are very inconsistent here on Freedom. Night 2 our rolls were half the size of today’s. The people sitting next to us today got rolls that were 2/3 the size of what we got. Ramen bowl looked like it was half eaten. It’s usually filled almost to the top. This Izumi is strange….
 

Hahaha!!!!! Bingo! lol. 
As long as I make it in time for my MJ brunch, I will be happy! 

Lindsay had an hour solo last year and it was a lot/too much.  He took frequent breaks but his legs were spent. And he has a few years on J. lol