SweetPea Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 28 minutes ago, asquared17 said: yes! deck 10 was our safe haven. we have a double balcony in a cabin on CP so i’m feeling strongly about it but here’s hoping that deck 11 is not a heathen deck again!! I know it in my bones. You'll be fine on 11 this time. Godspeed! Neesa, asquared17, MamaShark and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Have a great time! We'll be following as always! Sokko and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 12 hours ago, GregD said: we got beat up by a storm too. This is what I woke up to You got something way worse than we did! 12 hours ago, GregD said: I convinced one of my coworkers, and he booked a GS on Harmony the same week we are going next year......next step...Star Class!!!! Hush! Sky class is terrible, Star class is terrible too lol Neesa, Sokko, GregD and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 10 hours ago, JohnK6404 said: Have a great time! We'll be following as always! It is always good to have you along! Sokko and JohnK6404 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Cruising often has some "on land" perks. I decided to pack this afternoon since I anticipate the rest of the work week leading up to Friday to get pretty busy. Packing done in just a little over an hour! I am getting better at this. That's record time for me Toiletries is another mountain that I will have to tackle another day. For those out there who are product junkies like me, you know what sort of challenge that is ellcee, PPPJJ-GCVAB, SweetPea and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 25 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Cruising often has some "on land" perks. I decided to pack this afternoon since I anticipate the rest of the work week leading up to Friday to get pretty busy. Packing done in just a little over an hour! I am getting better at this. That's record time for me Toiletries is another mountain that I will have to tackle another day. For those out there who are product junkies like me, you know what sort of challenge that is oh i’m so glad i’m not the only one who packs like a week out!!!! my packing list(s) is wild and the toiletries easily take up half of the page — i am WITH you on the product junkie status FireFishII, Sokko and Lovetocruise2002 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 24 minutes ago, asquared17 said: oh i’m so glad i’m not the only one who packs like a week out!!!! I normally don't. But since we leave right after I am done work on Friday, I figured I need to this time. The downside is that my outfits will be very wrinkled. Good thing I am Lulu junkie too lol Sokko, bellemiche and asquared17 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 @Lovetocruise2002 So glad I found your blog this a.m. Following and looking forward to your adventure! Life has been a roller coaster as of late, thank you so much for bringing us along! MamaShark, Lovetocruise2002, Sokko and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 I am following. One day I will be star class. Jamesszy94, Lovetocruise2002, Sokko and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 48 minutes ago, Neesa said: @Lovetocruise2002 So glad I found your blog this a.m. Following and looking forward to your adventure! Life has been a roller coaster as of late, thank you so much for bringing us along! It's always good to have you along! 35 minutes ago, Sweety said: I am following. One day I will be star class. That is where it starts! Neesa and Sokko 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 18 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: those out there who are product junkies like me, you know what sort of challenge that is The struggle is real ....oh so very, very real Sokko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 33 minutes ago, SweetPea said: The struggle is real ....oh so very, very real Yes! Especially for those carry on liquids lol SweetPea and Sokko 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregD Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 On 3/5/2023 at 3:57 PM, Lovetocruise2002 said: Toiletries is another mountain that I will have to tackle another day. For those out there who are product junkies like me, you know what sort of challenge that is I have to deal with this all the time with Heather. She is a chronic overpacked to start with, then we add in all of the products. It's always a gamble on the will we be overweight with our bags or not. ellcee, MamaShark, Sokko and 2 others 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 38 minutes ago, GregD said: I have to deal with this all the time with Heather. She is a chronic overpacked to start with, then we add in all of the products. It's always a gamble on the will we be overweight with our bags or not. #TeamHeather and reason 4,426 we're only driving to the port these days Sokko and asquared17 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 hour ago, GregD said: I have to deal with this all the time with Heather. She is a chronic overpacked to start with, then we add in all of the products. It's always a gamble on the will we be overweight with our bags or not. Tell The Boss that if she invests in Beis luggage, it will never be overweight. Their rollers contain a weight limit indicator GregD, asquared17, Yesiamthere6 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 Just catching up now. I can’t believe your annual “my birthday week cruise” is almost here. Haha One day soon I am going to be onboard with you . This year I will be following along from Vegas so it’s not so bad. Sokko and Lovetocruise2002 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesiamthere6 Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 Excited to hear what your parents think of star class. Star class, or not, having your kids and grandkids around you is the best gift of all! We will be sailing star class with our adult kids next January, and I’m so excited. I love to sit back and watch them all interact! Sokko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Yesiamthere6 said: Excited to hear what your parents think of star class. I don’t know if I am excited or dreading it. I am sure my Dad will be going on and on about how inside life is best and “most practical”. My Dad is as sensible and practical as they come. I am sure I am a disappointment since I am the other extreme bellemiche, sammy79, WAAAYTOOO and 3 others 2 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireFishII Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I don’t know if I am excited or dreading it. I am sure my Dad will be going on and on about how inside life is best and “most practical”. My Dad is as sensible and practical as they come. I am sure I am a disappointment since I am the other extreme I least you only have to worry about your father being tight with money. I have a husband that I have to worry about. I am in the middle. There are things that are worth splurging on and things that are not. Lovetocruise2002 and Sokko 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccaball Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 Following along... boarding on March 18th on Harmony.....exact same itinerary...... Please post any cruise compasses.... I'm sure they will be somewhat identical... Can't wait to follow along Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 2 hours ago, FireFishII said: I have a husband that I have to worry about. Well, you know how what they say about marrying people like your Father...Hubby is more on the side of my Dad than me. I guess we balance each other out? lol 1 hour ago, beccaball said: Please post any cruise compasses.... I will if they are giving them out. The last few cruises that we have sailed out, they have gone the way of the app. They don't leave paper copies in your cabin anymore. FireFishII 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 So you took your family on a cruise this week and I'm stuck with Earl for a week? I thought we agreed he'd sail with you on Spring Break going forward! Looks like we're missing you by one day at St. Thomas and CocoCay (on Wonder). Can you list your Windjammer dinner plans and how you're scheduling all your meals there? Neesa, bellemiche, Lovetocruise2002 and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 51 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I will if they are giving them out. The last few cruises that we have sailed out, they have gone the way of the app. They don't leave paper copies in your cabin anymore. I think you know this, but you can go to the same URL every day and get a PDF copy of the Cruise Compass digitally that you can save. Just gotta remember to visit the link each day and save it. https://minio.rccl.com/compass/cruisecompass.pdf (link only works once onboard the ship on the wifi) Sokko, Sweety, Lovetocruise2002 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 19 minutes ago, Matt said: Can you list your Windjammer dinner plans and how you're scheduling all your meals there? I will get Hubby right on that! 17 minutes ago, Matt said: I think you know this, but you can go to the same URL every day and get a PDF copy of the Cruise Compass digitally that you can save. Just gotta remember to visit the link each day and save it. https://minio.rccl.com/compass/cruisecompass.pdf (link only works once onboard the ship on the wifi) Actually no, I did not know that. Ever since they went green, I have just been using the app. For me, that is much easier. Sokko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesiamthere6 Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 My hubby is like your father. Hubby believes all you need is a bed and bathroom, and believes “a grown ass man” certainly doesn’t need another grown ass man following him around, or pulling his chair out at dinner. Ampurp85, SweetPea, Sokko and 4 others 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser4Life Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 Have so much fun! Happy to follow along as we get on HM the day you disembark! After Odyssey in for New Years, I am happy to get back to my Oasis class ships.....and Deck 17. I'm sure I will think of something I want to ask you but until then, safe travels and happy cruising! Sokko and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaShark Posted March 8, 2023 Report Share Posted March 8, 2023 Yayyyyou! It’s VILLA time at last!!! I know you’ll find “harmony” and tons of great times We were on the Symphony Xmas and our 3 adult kids literally did Rock Paper Scissors to decide who got the two masters.Between the living area, dining space, hot tub, outdoor banquet table, wet bar we spent more family time in the Villa than we ever spent in any Star Class suite (ATS, Star loft, Panos etc). Villa will not disappoint. All rooms are a good size so it’s a win-win situation, but the 2 masters conveniently located off the living area and leading directly onto the deck are outrageously convenient and very dreamy to wake up and greet the ocean. Your parents are in for a real treat *From one deck 17 snob to another, the Villa (even thought not on deck 17) Is our new favorite suite for any number over 2 guests. Please let me know your thoughts. It’s not a loft lol but i’m kinda glad we have a couple more advanced bookings. Warning: the 2 masters are fabulous but the master (and bathroom)with the door opening to balcony def got more pedestrian (family traffic) . Have too much fun; I’m looking forward to following along Sokko, Neesa and Lovetocruise2002 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 2 hours ago, MamaShark said: We were on the Symphony Xmas and our 3 adult kids literally did Rock Paper Scissors to decide who got the two masters. We did not Rock, Paper, Scissors or pull straws. It was an easy choice for us. 2 hours ago, MamaShark said: Have too much fun; I’m looking forward to following along It is always good to have you following along! 2 hours ago, MamaShark said: We were on the Symphony Xmas I remember your pictures and hope that we will have just as wonderful memories as your family! Sokko and MamaShark 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 Why cruise gods? Why? Is it because I started this blog a week early? I am seriously starting to freak out over here. This cannot be happening for a second year in a row! JohnK6404, DDaley, GregD and 10 others 5 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregD Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 On 3/6/2023 at 5:02 PM, Lovetocruise2002 said: Tell The Boss that if she invests in Beis luggage, it will never be overweight. Their rollers contain a weight limit indicator Usually she ends up putting things in my suitcase since I can usually fit a weeks worth of things in a carryon. I will check them out though. After her bag got smoooooshed on this last trip she's looking at a hard shell case. Lovetocruise2002 and Sokko 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregD Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 23 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Why cruise gods? Why? Is it because I started this blog a week early? I am seriously starting to freak out over here. This cannot be happening for a second year in a row! It looks like they are talking about 1cm an hour. Hopefully the airport can keep up with that snow removal. Lovetocruise2002 and Sokko 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 1 hour ago, GregD said: It looks like they are talking about 1cm an hour. Hopefully the airport can keep up with that snow removal. I need a “fingers crossed” reaction. Let’s hope they can keep up. It’s not even like I can pay more to change my flight to earlier. I am stuck at work until 2:45pm on Friday. Rags1, FireFishII and Sokko 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 Finger-crossed for smooth and safe travels! Lovetocruise2002, Sokko and Neesa 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 11 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Why cruise gods? Why? Is it because I started this blog a week early? I am seriously starting to freak out over here. This cannot be happening for a second year in a row! Same weather for here in Rochester NY, I'm ready for Spring haha Sokko and Lovetocruise2002 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregD Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 11 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I need a “fingers crossed” reaction. Let’s hope they can keep up. It’s not even like I can pay more to change my flight to earlier. I am stuck at work until 2:45pm on Friday. Here you go!! Sokko, Lovetocruise2002, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmar02 Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 11 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I need a “fingers crossed” reaction. Let’s hope they can keep up. It’s not even like I can pay more to change my flight to earlier. I am stuck at work until 2:45pm on Friday. Are you sure you don't "feel like you're coming down with something"? Lovetocruise2002, FireFishII, DDaley and 2 others 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 14 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Why cruise gods? Why? Is it because I started this blog a week early? I am seriously starting to freak out over here. This cannot be happening for a second year in a row! Detroit feels close enough to Chicago for me to offer the hopefully accurate news that the snow should be Friday morning/midday rather than evening so hopefully you're good. Sokko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 1 hour ago, CrimsonCruiser said: Detroit feels close enough to Chicago for me to offer the hopefully accurate news that the snow should be Friday morning/midday rather than evening so hopefully you're good. I am afraid of the domino effect of flight cancellations. I am also really worried about the flight that my parents and sister are on. They are taking the 1:50pm flight down to FLL. Sokko and FireFishII 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireFishII Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I am afraid of the domino effect of flight cancellations. I am also really worried about the flight that my parents and sister are on. They are taking the 1:50pm flight down to FLL. If your parents and sisters can swing it, they may be able to get on standby for either tonight or early tomorrow morning flights. With bad weather coming in, most airlines will help their passengers get out of the area before the storm hits. Yes, my fingers are cross. Sokko and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 38 minutes ago, FireFishII said: If your parents and sisters can swing it, they may be able to get on standby for either tonight or early tomorrow morning flights. With bad weather coming in, most airlines will help their passengers get out of the area before the storm hits. Yes, my fingers are cross. Yeah, unfortunately my parents and sister are not that spontaneous. If I did not have to work tomorrow, I would have tried my best to get out of here by today. bellemiche, FireFishII and Sokko 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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