DDaley Posted October 5, 2023 Report Share Posted October 5, 2023 Somehow getting a LIMO is a preferable price to pay over $28.75 each!? These wild and reckless vintages! CruzOnBye, Neesa, SweetPea and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted October 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 4 hours ago, DDaley said: Somehow getting a LIMO is a preferable price to pay over $28.75 each!? These wild and reckless vintages! Omg I said this. Even the parking at $28*9 days was more than the shuttle. Keep in mind 2xLyft XLs are only $110 total with a tip. Vintage math is crazy as hell. CruzOnBye, SweetPea, DDaley and 6 others 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 vintage math goODBYE Neesa, Lovetocruise2002, CruzOnBye and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 12 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: Vintage math is crazy as hell. The cruise hasn't even started yet, and I think that is an understatement! It should read, "Those Vintages are crazy as hell!" FireFishII, Ampurp85, Neesa and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 13 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: Omg I said this. Even the parking at $28*9 days was more than the shuttle. Keep in mind 2xLyft XLs are only $110 total with a tip. Vintage math is crazy as hell. What it must be like to live inside their heads! Ampurp85, asquared17, OCSC Mike and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VACruiser Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 I only come here waiting to see what the vintages will do next. But, on the other hand, I'm actually a vintage too based upon these age groups mentioned so I hope that I'm not pulling their level of shenanigans on a cruise or preparation for cruise. Whenever I see a blog for a @Ampurp85 cruise I know it's going to be entertaining and we haven't even gotten to what will happen on the ship part. More to follow I'm sure... FireFishII, Neesa, asquared17 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted October 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 Day 6 Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day It is cold and expected to be rainy when we depart and possible when we arrive in Galveston, so I am going to repack my carry-on to accommodate the weather. We are about 4 days from travel, and I am on edge. My bff is healing and off the crutches but........his mother had a bad reaction that affected her thyroid, and she has been in the hospital since Sept 30th. I kept asking about her when we spoke, and he was like she is fine and then this past Friday he told me he wasn't sure if she would be able to go because they might have to remove her thyroid. I was like WTF. But then I called to check on her and she said they were just waiting on her levels to go down and then she would be released on is Monday, which is today. I will keep you guys posted if 8 turns to 7 or 6. So, I think this if funny but my brother doesn't. My mother said we are not to believe the blind gent when he says he needs help. She said he can see well enough. Those exact words. She said since they met on an online game, he has to be able to see something, therefore she believes that he is just legally blind. She thinks he is just trying to see what we will do for him so he can be lazy........but my mother has a weird relationship with the truth . I can see her point though and I will see what is what. I have one more meeting and then I am officially on vacation. Of course, I may have to answer a few work emails but nothing too big to dampen my vacation. I wanted some relaxing reads, so I settled on Paul Tremblay's Growing things and Joe Hill's Full Throttle. Both are a collection of short stories in the horror genre. I figure they could keep me grounded, because dealing with the vintages has already been scary , what's a few horror stories???? Fur baby is heading to my grandmother today and my grandmother couldn't be more excited. FireFishII, MaryS, DDaley and 9 others 8 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 13 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: My mother said we are not to believe the blind gent when he says he needs help. She said he can see well enough. Those exact words. She said since they met on an online game, he has to be able to see something, therefore she believes that he is just legally blind. She thinks he is just trying to see what we will do for him so he can be lazy No words. I truly hope the only horror stories are the ones you're reading. WAAAYTOOO and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 I hope your BFF's mom is OK. If it's any consolation, my mom had her thyroid removed in her early 70s. The recovery was fairly painless and very quick. The worst part was waiting on biopsy results because they send out any removed body part to the lab! I'm dying to hear YOUR assessment of Blind Gent to see how far your mom's relationship with the truth is! Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 2 hours ago, SweetPea said: they send out any removed body part to the lab so i will confess to having not slept well for the past three nights but this comment is SENDING ME 4 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: he thinks he is just trying to see what we will do for him so he can be lazy........but my mother has a weird relationship with the truth . I can see her point though and I will see what is what. oh my lord. (!!) the blind gent not actually being blind is..... a TWIST. 4 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: I figure they could keep me grounded, because dealing with the vintages has already been scary i legit downright cackled at this FireFishII, Neesa and SweetPea 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted October 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 Day 4 We are two days from travel, and I am almost ready. However, the shenanigans have not stopped. My bff's mom is still in the hospital, I just found out today (it was supposed to be on Mon) that she is scheduled for release on Thurs. He knew this on Sun but needed to post thirst traps on Twitter before he left because "cuffing season" is upon us, and he needs to secure a man for the winter. Since they aren't scheduling her surgery until late November, he is going even if she isn't well enough. Update on the limo. It is not happening anymore. Since they are vintages who mostly drive, they didn't know about Uber/ XL/Black and Lyft XL/Lux. They thought a limo/car service was the only way to look fancy when they arrive some place. $62 with a tip looks a whole lot better and they can still show off . This also means we are now back to 4 separate transportation options and arrival times because nobody can coordinate. The cruise was sold-out and removed but it went back up yesterday. The website is being weird, so I don't know if it is still available. But I got three RUB emails about an hour ago. Plus, two creepy emails that say, "Alicia in 4 days you will be on Allure of the seas, get your DX now." I think it is weird when they say your name in marketing emails. Today is mani/pedi and all that wonderful jazz, the vintages had a spa day yesterday. Normally they love to be matchy-matchy, you know with red fingers and the same red toes. But according to my mother they went all out.......I will see it and then believe it . I will share my funny faux pas. I did my big wash last week so all the winter bedding and couch covers/pillows would be washed for the upcoming fall/winter season. I was multitasking and not paying attention to details. Well like an idiot I put all my cruise underwear in the summer storage bins. I opened my luggage yesterday to add a sun hat and noticed the checked bag didn't have enough cubes. So, I went all over my stuff and realized I put it in the summer item bin . I do split my items up, but I would have need to run to Tar-zhey. FireFishII, Neesa, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 5 others 2 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 58 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: I put all my cruise underwear in the summer storage bins #1 thing I've learned from this site over the past few months... people have an awful lot of trouble with underwear and cruising. Who knew? SweetPea, Ampurp85, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said: My bff's mom is still in the hospital, I just found out today (it was supposed to be on Mon) that she is scheduled for release on Thurs. 1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said: Update on the limo. It is not happening anymore. Since they are vintages who mostly drive, they didn't know about Uber/ XL/Black and Lyft XL/Lux. They thought a limo/car service was the only way to look fancy when they arrive some place. $62 with a tip looks a whole lot better and they can still show off . This also means we are now back to 4 separate transportation options and arrival times because nobody can coordinate. OMG...SMH...OMG...SMH...OMG...SMH...OMG... As @asquared17 always says...good bye lol At this rate, I feel like we all need to raise a glass of something when you all make it onboard! OCSC Mike, FireFishII, WAAAYTOOO and 5 others 2 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted October 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 Re: the underwear. Since it is such a simple, no-brainer item, I feel like it is the first thing to miss or be forgotten. asquared17, FireFishII, SweetPea and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: Re: the underwear. Since it is such a simple, no-brainer item, I feel like it is the first thing to miss or be forgotten. ...that and nighties. That is the thing I most often forget. Ampurp85, SweetPea and FireFishII 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: Re: the underwear. Since it is such a simple, no-brainer item, I feel like it is the first thing to miss or be forgotten. Hey, I'm the guy who forgot his suit pants and just brought the jacket (back when I actually dressed up for formal night). No judgment here. PPPJJ-GCVAB, Neesa, SweetPea and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: Hey, I'm the guy who forgot his suit pants and just brought the jacket (back when I actually dressed up for formal night). No judgment here. LOL. Dan did exactly the opposite. He had his pants and shirt but the tuxedo jacket wasn't there ! OCSC Mike, PPPJJ-GCVAB, asquared17 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted October 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 I once brought a dress on a cruise that requires the belt for it to work.......no belt. LBD is now my best friend when it comes to formal nights. So I left for an errand to return to a flooded kitchen. A pipe busted and they will have to dig up my kitchen floor to fix it. So, this vacation is a saving grace as I would have been without a kitchen until Thurs of next week. SweetPea, DDaley, asquared17 and 9 others 5 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: So I left for an errand to return to a flooded kitchen. A pipe busted and they will have to dig up my kitchen floor to fix it. So, this vacation is a saving grace as I would have been without a kitchen until Thurs of next week. Ugh. I'm eagerly awaiting the first post from onboard letting us know something went right and you're having a good time. DDaley, Shari, Neesa and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 7 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: He knew this on Sun but needed to post thirst traps on Twitter before he left because "cuffing season" is upon us oh god here we go… 7 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: Since they aren't scheduling her surgery until late November, he is going even if she isn't well enough. you know… my thoughts on this…. 7 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: we are now back to 4 separate transportation options and arrival times because nobody can coordinate. god bless this mess. literally i am beyond words. the sheer inefficiency is baffling. YOU ARE A BRAVER WOMAN THAN I AM!!! 7 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: I got three RUB emails about an hour ago. I AM STILL CONVINCED YOU SHOULD SAVE YOURSELF AND RU BID!!!! 7 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: according to my mother they went all out.......I will see it and then believe it . oh my. will they also be coordinating outfits, i wonder 7 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: put all my cruise underwear in the summer storage bins. I opened my luggage yesterday to add a sun hat and noticed the checked bag didn't have enough cubes. So, I went all over my stuff and realized I put it in the summer item bin maybe batman has cursed us all tbh 6 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: OMG...SMH...OMG...SMH...OMG...SMH...OMG... As @asquared17 always says...good bye lol At this rate, I feel like we all need to raise a glass of something when you all make it onboard! GOODBYE INDEED !!!! i want to drink heavily and i am not even involved in this perhaps we all need sailway beverages on sunday…. 6 hours ago, OCSC Mike said: #1 thing I've learned from this site over the past few months... people have an awful lot of trouble with underwear and cruising LISTEN I HAVE A FEAR OF THIS i will not travel with them NOT in my carryon for this reason. however i can’t say i’ve packed them away like ampurp i feel like that seinfeld episode where george just keeps buying more pairs so he never runs out or has to do laundry. (for the record, i am compelled to admit that i do a metric ton of laundry BUT i also have a fear of running out of undies so i probably have more than most ) 2 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: I left for an errand to return to a flooded kitchen ….okay gOODBYE JUST GET ON THE TRAIN NOW AND GET TO GALVEY. LEAVE THEM ALL BEHIND. GO SIT IN A SPA SOMEWHERE. we will start a gofundme for this!!! FireFishII, Ampurp85, OCSC Mike and 5 others 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted October 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 Update. ... I hate to even mention this......but now I know why there are so many alpha, alpha, alpha calls on ships now. People don't want to lose their money and go sick. Bff mom just got the okay to be released tomorrow morning. The doctor said she is okay to travel as long as she takes it easy. She has requested a wheelchair because she is weak from being in the hospital. So, wheelchair count for the port.......3, that is 3/8. She has also informed me she will not be packing a lunch or any food for the train and will just buy food on the train. I normally wait.......but a drink will be in my hand as I make the dinning reservations for the week. SweetPea, Neesa, CrimsonCruiser and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 42 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: wheelchair count for the port.......3, that is 3/8. sweet sweet lord. 42 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: I normally wait.......but a drink will be in my hand as I make the dinning reservations for the week. WHY WAIT???? TAKE THE PAIN AWAY POST HASTE SI VOUS PLAIT. Ampurp85, ScottD, OCSC Mike and 4 others 2 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 I think many of us have learned a lesson from Batman. For the record, I've now sold Batman on the idea of packing cubes, just for his underwear. About 95% of his clothes are black. So is all his under shorts, so they can be easy to miss in the Jenga puzzle that is his suitcase. You'll not be at all surprised to learn that he's now bought "cruise underwear," and it's already packed in a blue packing cube in the suitcase ready for the next cruise. Hey, once bitten, twice shy! I hope you know how seriously i live for your posts. I mean, you do make me feel like I'm going to burn in hell because, hey, our families thought we were in Florida for the entire duration of our cruise so we could be sure to travel with just the 2 of us! I'd say i can't wait for you to get on the ship, but i feel like there's too much entertainment afoot on your journey there. To be clear, entertainment for us. Not necessarily you .... asquared17, Shari, OCSC Mike and 4 others 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted October 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 Day 3 It is technically 3 days until we board Allure. But less than a day before we start travel. We leave on the train tomorrow. Bff's mom has been home since noon and then went to get her hair done for the vacation. She barely has a voice, but she said she don't need no stinking voice. I think I did talk a little crap to @asquared17 about her vitamin/supplement game. But she has converted me. Don't judge I take most of my stuff in gummy form. But man are those individual pill bags a great way to keep track. I got new glasses as my eyesight has improved a bit and my prescription changed. But the new glasses are massive. I went to my local bookstore and the youth said I was giving "eclectic, white, soccer- mom vibes." Granted I was wearing leggings, an oversized-sweater that gave off "shawl," and my Tar-zhey branded knockoff Birks with socks because it is fall. But when did "white" become a "vibe" and an "adjective"? But as my life is cuckoo bananas, all of my favorite, tried and true salons got shutdown for migrant solicitation. I have anxiety and a natural fear about going to salons I haven't been to before a vacation. So, I did my own gel manicure and regular pedicure. It came out pretty good for first time. I probably won't post the vintages because they barely do Facebook, but I probably will throw in a few selfies and photos of my brother and I. MaryS, Neesa, CrimsonCruiser and 13 others 5 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 First of all, no judgment here! We use the same pill packs but just mark ours morning/evening, and ok Ms. Batman who only takes her vitamins in gummy form too.... I'm wondering if you and Batman are related because he also has anxiety and hates salons (hence why i cut his hair).... I love those glasses! And i think your manicure looks awesome. I'm so happy you're taking us along! Ampurp85 and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilley Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 I love the hair Sweety, Ampurp85 and USCG Teacher 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said: I think I did talk a little crap to @asquared17 about her vitamin/supplement game. But she has converted me. Don't judge I take most of my stuff in gummy form. But man are those individual pill bags a great way to keep track. hahahahaha YES!!! ANOTHER ONE!!!! seriously though, how much easier is this now?? 1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said: the new glasses are massive AND THEY ARE FABULOUS (and so are you!!) i love them and your hair looks great!! also that manicure wayyyyy better than i could have ever done!! love it!! Sweety and Ampurp85 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryS Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 I love your hair and glasses! Sweety and Ampurp85 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 @Ampurp85 your smile made me smile right back at you! Love, love, love those frames. Nails are spot on, and I think your hair is on point. Just the whole package. FYI I'm a gummie vitamin girl myself. Wishing you minimal vintage shenanigans:) asquared17, Xaa, Sweety and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 Thank you all, I love the way my hair looks too. I am drinking prosecco and pineapple juice with my mother who is once again telling me that the blind gent will be fine...... She decided not to travel with him to the train. He is getting picked up by a special driver thanks to his son, so hopefully, fingers crossed. MaryS, Lovetocruise2002, SweetPea and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 42 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: I am drinking prosecco and pineapple juice I'm a professional drinker, and even I've not tried this combo .... Lovetocruise2002, OCSC Mike, USCG Teacher and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 31 minutes ago, SweetPea said: I'm a professional drinker, and even I've not tried this combo .... I realized after I typed this it is the Tropicana Pineapple Orange, which is why it is delicious WAAAYTOOO, SweetPea, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 a tropical mimosa, if you will!! SweetPea, PPPJJ-GCVAB and CrimsonCruiser 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 11 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: I am drinking prosecco and pineapple juice I fear by the time you board the prosecco will have been replaced with vodka (which isn't necessarily a bad thing). PPPJJ-GCVAB, SweetPea, Sweety and 2 others 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 Day 2 IT IS TRAVEL DAY!!!!!! The blind gent made it on his plane safely and has currently landed but they are taxiing on the runway. His special driver will be picking him up at 8:30. Bff and his mom scrambled to pack and be ready for their Uber at 10am today. I received a couple of text around midnight asking for addresses that were included in the emails I am packing my snacks and vacillating between bringing a blanket. I sleep with a fan because I run hot and imagine a blanket on a train would be too warm. It is a wonderful, rainy 55 degrees in Chicago so I could just put on my rain jacket. My mother has been up since 4am, talking loudly with her bf. I am not used to having people stay over and man it messed up my sleep. I am trying something a bit new this time and bringing half my casino budget in cash. I don't know why I decided to try this: knowing I will be on a long train ride, but I can't leave the money at home, can't 100% trust the plumber, and I won't be near my bank. Also, I told my mother I won't be planning anymore cruises like this, and it went over like a lead balloon with her. MaryS, WAAAYTOOO, CrimsonCruiser and 6 others 4 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 Safe travels to you and your troupe. Ampurp85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 6 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: I told my mother I won't be planning anymore cruises like this, and it went over like a lead balloon with her. Who in the world could blame you? I think most of us reading are shocked and commend you for not hitting the ABORT button for this one! Hope the trip to the port goes smoothly and safely. Ampurp85, WAAAYTOOO, Sweety and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 Phew- I was way behind on this and finally caught up just in time for the travel!! Good luck, I'm very intrigued by the not-so-blind guy and the caravan of wheelchairs you have traveling. FireFishII, Sweety, jbrinkm and 4 others 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 I want to say have a safe and uneventful travel time to port, but who are we kidding, it's not going to be uneventful. So be safe!! It's almost cruise day! ScottD, Ampurp85, asquared17 and 5 others 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDaley Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 The way I RAN with my navigational trackpad finger to this blog when I realized it was TRAVEL DAAAAYY! Love your new glasses! I’ve been wearing the same pair for 5 years so I need to go so badly, if only because the protective coatings on the lenses are scratched all to hell Best of luck on the train voyage and the much-anticipated stern talking-to for the vintages!! hahah PPPJJ-GCVAB, Neesa, FireFishII and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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