Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3 Author Report Posted July 3 1 hour ago, GregD said: @TheBoss518 on the other hand...... Show her the Re-zip bags! GregD 1 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3 Author Report Posted July 3 As per our usual pre-cruise tradition, mother/daughter mani/pedi this morning. My gut was telling me to go red for Europe GregD, Sweety, bellemiche and 9 others 3 9 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3 Author Report Posted July 3 Off to the pool store to make sure my water is balanced. Don’t want a green Oasis Lagoon when I return. Cactus527 and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote
Jax Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 15 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: As per our usual pre-cruise tradition, mother/daughter mani/pedi this morning I love this My suggestion is always met with a hard no from Reyd. LOL #lifeofboymom 17 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: My gut was telling me to go red for Europe Good instincts. They look great! Sweety, Lovetocruise2002, Neesa and 3 others 4 1 1 Quote
DDaley Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Off to the pool store to make sure my water is balanced. Don’t want a green Oasis Lagoon when I return. I am so impressed you guys take care of your pool yourself! I need a crash course so I can drop my $95/month pool service. Do you have to over-chlorinate when leaving for long periods? Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3 Author Report Posted July 3 3 hours ago, Jax said: My suggestion is always met with a hard no from Reyd. LOL #lifeofboymom Don't be so envious. The bill at the end is never cheap lol 2 hours ago, DDaley said: I am so impressed you guys take care of your pool yourself! I need a crash course so I can drop my $95/month pool service. Do you have to over-chlorinate when leaving for long periods? Hubby would never pay to have someone take care of the pool! He is way too frugal for that. It was a learning curve the first year, but we are pretty comfortable with it now. So yes, before we leave for a trip, we make sure to vacuum it the best we can. Then we make sure the water is balanced. That is what I went to the pool store for today. When your water is not balanced, that is almost always the root of any water issues, like algae, cloudiness, etc. If you keep your water chemistry balanced, the water is always usually crystal clear and caring for it is no harder than vacuuming. I check our water chemistry several times a week. We're both science nerds, so it's like a chemistry lab lol After vacuuming and making sure the water is balanced, we dump an entire jug of chlorine in there along with a bit of algaecide. We also have a Nature 2 Fusion which is a chlorinator (tabs) + sanitizer and we keep that on medium while we are gone. My brother in law also comes by to check on the house and he will dump in additional chlorine about half way through our trip. When we get back, it's dirty with leaves etc., but the water is usually still clear. Fingers crossed it's no different this time. Jax, Cactus527, asquared17 and 7 others 8 2 Quote
Ampurp85 Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 Mani and pedis have gotten so expensive. It is ranging about $100pp with tip for no-chip mani/regular Pedi here in Chicago. I like to do them with my mother and grandmother for Mother's Day and if my mother is starting a cruise with us. Just one more day until you guys leave. I am excited for you. I normally do no vacation in the summer because too many tiny smalls everywhere. But this blog and the group cruise one is making me wish I was doing something soon. WAAAYTOOO, Lovetocruise2002, Cactus527 and 2 others 4 1 Quote
Jkaczano Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 You need to get a solar powered pool robot. It floats around all day cleaning the top of the pool so things don’t have a chance to sink. Cactus527 and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3 Author Report Posted July 3 1 minute ago, Jkaczano said: You need to get a solar powered pool robot. It floats around all day cleaning the top of the pool so things don’t have a chance to sink. Hmm…interesting. I will have to look into that when we get back. Currently we have the Polaris pool vac and it climbs the walls pretty decently, but something that skims the surface…I am most intrigued! Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3 Author Report Posted July 3 So when Hubby and the girls got me the glossy red Beis roller, I totally fell in love with it. However, I also grew concerned because Delta keeps gate checking bags these days. I am especially concerned because our flight from DTW-JFK tomorrow is on a tiny little CRJ900. I don’t even know if they will let anyone roll a roller on. So what does a girl who loves to cruise do when trying to protect her glossy luggage? I got one for Hubby too! It was “Buy 2 get 15% off” Then these got lost in the mail, and when Hubby found out they got lost, he said he hoped they would never be found. As you can see, he did not get his wish. Here’s the back: Sweety, SweetPea, WAAAYTOOO and 12 others 2 10 3 Quote
twangster Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 9 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: So when Hubby and the girls got me the glossy red Beis roller, I totally fell in love with it. However, I also grew concerned because Delta keeps gate checking bags these days. I am especially concerned because our flight from DTW-JFK tomorrow is on a tiny little CRJ900. I don’t even know if they will let anyone roll a roller on. So what does a girl who loves to cruise do when trying to protect her glossy luggage? I got one for Hubby too! It was “Buy 2 get 15% off” Then these got lost in the mail, and when Hubby found out they got lost, he said he hoped they would never be found. As you can see, he did not get his wish. Here’s the back: I suspect hubster and I would get along well. Lovetocruise2002, ScottD, Neesa and 2 others 5 Quote
Jkaczano Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 We have the Polaris 280. Last year we were running it about once a week. I think we’ve run it once so far this season. The Betta SE runs around all day long and even picks up the dog fur from our golden - she loves the water. Only problem is the kids take it out when they swim and forget to put it back in when they’re done Lovetocruise2002 and Cactus527 2 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3 Author Report Posted July 3 14 minutes ago, Jkaczano said: I think we’ve run it once so far this season. The Betta SE runs around all day long and even picks up the dog fur from our golden - she loves the water. I need this thing! Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3 Author Report Posted July 3 15 minutes ago, twangster said: I suspect hubster and I would get along well. That's going to be hard when you won't cruise with me! WAAAYTOOO, Sweety and twangster 2 1 Quote
twangster Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 7 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: That's going to be hard when you won't cruise with me! I think hubster needs a boys cruise! His solo points will benefit you too. Sweety, Jkaczano, Lovetocruise2002 and 2 others 4 1 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3 Author Report Posted July 3 37 minutes ago, twangster said: I think hubster needs a boys cruise! His solo points will benefit you too. No way! I can't have him reaching Pin before me lol bellemiche 1 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3 Author Report Posted July 3 1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said: I normally do no vacation in the summer because too many tiny smalls everywhere. But this blog and the group cruise one is making me wish I was doing something soon. I cannot wait for the day when I won't have to cruise with the tiny smalls and pay even higher pricing. Few more years and I will revamp my whole cruising schedule. Ampurp85, Sweety and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote
twangster Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: No way! I can't have him reaching Pin before me lol Silly blogger. You’ll reach it together, faster. What’s hubster’s phone number? Send me a DM Neesa, bellemiche, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 3 1 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 3 Author Report Posted July 3 1 hour ago, twangster said: Silly blogger. You’ll reach it together, faster. What’s hubster’s phone number? Send me a DM Sadly, his version of a solo boys trip is going to the mountains. I was one and done for that type of vacation. Lol Jax, Sweety and OCSC Mike 3 Quote
SMOKEY0202 Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 Well just other day mention of Delta food in the blog and there was story where a Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam served spoiled food and some passengers got sick. I can't even imagine. Definitely eat in the new lounge. MaryS and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote
OCSC Mike Posted July 4 Report Posted July 4 44 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I was one and done for that type of vacation. Lol Even worse than WJ I bet! Lovetocruise2002 and Jax 2 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 4 Author Report Posted July 4 43 minutes ago, SMOKEY0202 said: Well just other day mention of Delta food in the blog and there was story where a Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam served spoiled food and some passengers got sick. I can't even imagine. Definitely eat in the new lounge. I saw that this morning! I told the kids to eat in the lounge! Then D17 said we (her and I) might be safer since we ordered the vegetarian ravioli lol. Hubby got the beef and D15 got the chicken. I have Imodium 2 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: Even worse than WJ I bet! Without a doubt! Just awful! lol Sweety and OCSC Mike 2 Quote
Jax Posted July 4 Report Posted July 4 18 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Without a doubt! Just awful! lol Haha this reminds me of a memory of us texting about this trip. Discussing the drive from Calgary to Whistler among other things. Pretty sure the “infamous hike” was mentioned. lol At least our Mountain views and landscapes didn’t disappoint. That and your stays at the various Fairmont hotels. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 4 Author Report Posted July 4 41 minutes ago, Jax said: Haha this reminds me of a memory of us texting about this trip. Discussing the drive from Calgary to Whistler among other things. Pretty sure the “infamous hike” was mentioned. lol At least our Mountain views and landscapes didn’t disappoint. That and your stays at the various Fairmont hotels. Did I send you pics of that infamous hike? Lmao Fairmont properties was the only highlight of that trip! Hubby went to Arizona back in the fall with his boys and they had a great time. I am just not built for the outdoors, and I am perfectly ok with that Sweety and Cactus527 2 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 4 Author Report Posted July 4 @Jax!!!! And whoever else cares…fantastic news! We will not be checking any clothing! It’s going to be a tight squeeze, and I will have to sit on it in the morning, but we got them all to fit! Even I am amazed lol PPPJJ-GCVAB, Sweety, Cactus527 and 7 others 3 7 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 4 Author Report Posted July 4 And with that I am off to fold one more load of laundry and head to bed. Going to be an early day, and long day tomorrow. Pray for smooth travels for our flights and connections tomorrow! Neesa, Sweety, OCSC Mike and 6 others 5 4 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted July 4 Report Posted July 4 Safe trip ! Neesa, Lovetocruise2002, Cactus527 and 1 other 4 Quote
asquared17 Posted July 4 Report Posted July 4 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: @Jax!!!! And whoever else cares…fantastic news! We will not be checking any clothing! It’s going to be a tight squeeze, and I will have to sit on it in the morning, but we got them all to fit! Even I am amazed lol incredible 🫨 Cactus527, Neesa, MaryS and 4 others 1 6 Quote
Jax Posted July 4 Report Posted July 4 9 minutes ago, asquared17 said: incredible 🫨 My thoughts exactly!! Lovetocruise2002, MaryS, Sweety and 1 other 4 Quote
SweetPea Posted July 4 Report Posted July 4 9 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Hubby would never pay to have someone take care of the pool! He is way too frugal for that. Somehow ... sorry ... i just don't see your family and "frugal" in the same genre.... maybe that's just me. I had one Bezos recommendation that i failed to mention on my own blog, but it's crazy and i feel like I'm going to leave Bezos recommendations to @asquared17 I mean, it's never going to come close to the clip cup anyway (which i still struggle with fully understanding ). I have the reusable 3-1-1 bag, but not as nice as what @mashley1021 recommended (which BTW, the link you posted was hilarious. I was severely warned i was *gasp* using a Canadian link!). DDaley, Cactus527, Sweety and 4 others 3 4 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 4 Author Report Posted July 4 4 hours ago, asquared17 said: incredible 🫨 4 hours ago, Jax said: My thoughts exactly!! I am happy to provide coaching 1 hour ago, SweetPea said: Somehow ... sorry ... i just don't see your family and "frugal" in the same genre.... maybe that's just me. Our own two kids laugh at us through years about this. They are still trying to figure us out. We will spend for things like vacations or Hubby’s Star Wars obsession, but he will take care of his own pool, hoard and reuse everything, fix/repair own fridge and dishwasher, park a mile away to avoid paying for parking in a lot, try to reuse everything etc. 1 hour ago, SweetPea said: I had one Bezos recommendation that i failed to mention on my own blog, but it's crazy and i feel like I'm going to leave Bezos recommendations to @asquared17 I mean, it's never going to come close to the clip cup anyway (which i still struggle with fully understanding ). I have the reusable 3-1-1 bag, but not as nice as what @mashley1021 recommended (which BTW, the link you posted was hilarious. I was severely warned i was *gasp* using a Canadian link!). I think I have the 311 bag too. But I also did not like it. Not enough space. I could squeeze more into a ziploc. I posted a Canadian link because I remember @Kelseylovestocruise saying she is a fellow Canadian. I personally bought off the US Amazon site Kelseylovestocruise, Sweety, SweetPea and 2 others 4 1 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 4 Author Report Posted July 4 I am awake way too early. It almost 9am Barcelona time. I will choose to look at the bright side and look at this as time adjustment in advance. Neesa, OCSC Mike, WAAAYTOOO and 5 others 4 3 1 Quote
Jax Posted July 4 Report Posted July 4 2 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I am happy to provide coaching If only we lived closer; this is gonna require in person coaching. lol MaryS, Neesa, Sweety and 1 other 4 Quote
OCSC Mike Posted July 4 Report Posted July 4 3 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: We will spend for things like vacations or Hubby’s Star Wars obsession, but he will take care of his own pool, hoard and reuse everything, fix/repair own fridge That’s funny. Repairs, lawn/pool maintenance, etc. are things I happily pay for (well, not happily, but I’m not doing them even if I know how). We all have our own versions of frugal I guess. Safe travels! Sweety, Cactus527, SweetPea and 1 other 2 2 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 4 Author Report Posted July 4 1 hour ago, OCSC Mike said: That’s funny. Repairs, lawn/pool maintenance, etc. are things I happily pay for (well, not happily, but I’m not doing them even if I know how). We all have our own versions of frugal I guess. Safe travels! No way! I do find that pretty funny. We’re totally opposite lol OCSC Mike and Sweety 2 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 4 Author Report Posted July 4 Made it to DTW. It’s actually crazy busy here. Thankful for Sky Priority today. I always thought things would be more calm on the actual day of a holiday. Our plane to JFK is on route. That is a good sign. All looks to be on time so far. Cactus527, OCSC Mike, Ampurp85 and 5 others 7 1 Quote
OCSC Mike Posted July 4 Report Posted July 4 11 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: We’re totally opposite lol My laziness & lack of being handy hasn’t come up much, lol. Also, in my defense, doing outdoor maintenance in FL when the heat index is 114 (that’s from the morning news here for today as I was typing) is brutal. I’d rather go hiking with your hubby & I am NOT outdoorsy, lol. EDIT: At least we have more important things in common like RC signature drinks. SweetPea, Lovetocruise2002 and Ampurp85 3 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 4 Author Report Posted July 4 2 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: EDIT: At least we have more important things in common like RC signature drinks. Yes!! Mississippi Moonlight! OCSC Mike 1 Quote
Sweety Posted July 4 Report Posted July 4 10 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Yes!! Mississippi Moonlight! James is looking forward to the drink. He keeps asking when are we going to Mason Jar. I almost told him I cancelled the reservation. OCSC Mike, Jax, Cactus527 and 3 others 6 Quote
Sweety Posted July 4 Report Posted July 4 May peace and a memorable cruise be your journey. WAAAYTOOO, Neesa, Ampurp85 and 1 other 2 2 Quote
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