Radiance 9-14-07 Polar Bear Express "Special"!

Sorry about the migraines, been on meds for 20+ years, rarely have one. When we retired I tried to go off the meds but the BP went up so guess I will be on meds, at least no migraines.

Jen--are you recovered today?

Story time--Ken and I met when we were 13, started dating at 16 (when my parents would allow)

We got engaged in Dec '66 and set a date for Thanksgiving '67. Ken got scheduled to be overseas with the Navy at the time of our wedding so we got married in Sept '67 instead. We were together all of 6 mo. the first 1 1/2 yrs of our marriage.
That's our story.

Feel pretty okay, today, just a little tired and run down. Went to the chiropractor and she gave me some vitamins.

cruisenfever wrote:

Afternoon everyone..............back from the dentist. Look Ma...........No Cavities!!

Reading all the stories on "How we Met" makes me think of an old fashion pj party.......where secrets are revealed.

Jim and I met via the United States Postal Service while he was stationed in Vietnam. Started writing to him in the fall of 1965, we finally met when he came home on leave in February of 1967 and were married in November of 1967. Oh, and I still have ever letter he sent me packed in a box up in the attic.

But we Still have Macavity from T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats.

Oh, Patti, Remember to ask My Lady when she was born. (I couldn't possibly post the info' here).

misseddie wrote:

cruisenfever wrote:

Afternoon everyone..............back from the dentist. Look Ma...........No Cavities!!

Reading all the stories on "How we Met" makes me think of an old fashion pj party.......where secrets are revealed.

Jim and I met via the United States Postal Service while he was stationed in Vietnam. Started writing to him in the fall of 1965, we finally met when he came home on leave in February of 1967 and were married in November of 1967. Oh, and I still have ever letter he sent me packed in a box up in the attic.

But we Still have Macavity from T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats.

Oh, Patti, Remember to ask My Lady when she was born. (I couldn't possibly post the info' here).

Oh Charlie..........you certainly know how to make one feel old!

frudutx wrote:

I found an embroidery pattern I could make us all hoodies:



d

Cute Diane!

frudutx wrote:

Morning all! Lot's of happy Texans as the Horns beat "The Ohio State" University. Sorry Patti! The guys I work with will be bearable for a change. Translation: I won't have to sit with my headphones on the entire day.

d

No problem Di.................our state motto was changed to "There's Always Next Year".

It was a good game and the Buckeyes had their chances. A missed field goal and 2 two point conversions would have given us 5 extra points and a victory.

Aitte...........first of all......the migraines....there must have been something in the air as dd had one and so did a fellow cruiser that lives in Maine...very very strange!! Wonder if the moon has anything to do with it...

Second.....7's rule again....Met when Dh towed my car that had been rear ended while at home....he hung out at the bar where I cocktailed....Met in Jan and married in 7/77....32 years this year!

j

cruisenfever wrote:

frudutx wrote:

Morning all! Lot's of happy Texans as the Horns beat "The Ohio State" University. Sorry Patti! The guys I work with will be bearable for a change. Translation: I won't have to sit with my headphones on the entire day.

d

No problem Di.................our state motto was changed to "There's Always Next Year".

It was a good game and the Buckeyes had their chances. A missed field goal and 2 two point conversions would have given us 5 extra points and a victory.

Funny I thought that was the PSU motto?

d

cruiseforme wrote:

Aitte...........first of all......the migraines....there must have been something in the air as dd had one and so did a fellow cruiser that lives in Maine...very very strange!! Wonder if the moon has anything to do with it...

Second.....7's rule again....Met when Dh towed my car that had been rear ended while at home....he hung out at the bar where I cocktailed....Met in Jan and married in 7/77....32 years this year!

j

Weird about the migraines Twilight zone here we come!

Too Funny Jul! And I guess it was fate as we all met in 2007!

Too Funny Jul! And I guess it was fate as we all met in 2007![/quote]

I guess it was fate that we all met in 07!!!

Therefore I suspect that 7 is a lucky number for us all!!!

frudutx wrote:

I found an embroidery pattern I could make us all hoodies:



d

That is so cute, you are good!!

frudutx wrote:

cruisenfever wrote:

frudutx wrote:

Morning all! Lot's of happy Texans as the Horns beat "The Ohio State" University. Sorry Patti! The guys I work with will be bearable for a change. Translation: I won't have to sit with my headphones on the entire day.

d

No problem Di.................our state motto was changed to "There's Always Next Year".

It was a good game and the Buckeyes had their chances. A missed field goal and 2 two point conversions would have given us 5 extra points and a victory.

Funny I thought that was the PSU motto?

d

Actually......it's the BIG TEN motto!

Thought you might all be interested in this post by pmshirl who got an email today from RCI with this information.......................





What can I use onboard credits for? Below are examples of how you can spend these credits onboard*.

Spa Services
Beverages
Internet Café
Photos
Shore excursions
Specialty Dining
Onboard shopping
Bingo
Casino


*In order to redeem onboard credit, items must be booked/purchase onboard via your SeaPass account. Onboard activities reserved on royalcaribbean.com cannot be paid with onboard credits. Onboard credit will appear on your SeaPass account typically by day 3 for sailings 7 nights or longer; for sailings 6 nights or less, the onboard credit will appear on your SeaPass by day 2.

For all voyages beginning on and after January 1, 2009, all complimentary/promotional onboard credits will have no cash value.

Complimentary/Promotional Onboard Credits
This onboard credit is not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Guests who do not use the full amount of the onboard credit during their purchased sailing, will not be refunded any of the remaining credit. This offer cannot be combined with another OBC on the same reservation. Onboard credit is issued in U. S. dollars only.

Onboard credits that are purchased pre-cruise through Shop Gifts & Gear, Royal Caribbean Gift Certificates or through the Groups Program are considered "purchased onboard credits". These are bought by the guest or for the guest by a friend/family/company. Royal Caribbean credit card points can also be used to apply a credit to the onboard account. Onboard credits that are offered through special sales and marketing promotions, such as this one, are considered "complimentary/promotional onboard credits". GAP points applied to Groups are also in this category.

D the hoodies sound nice, the design is really cute.

Well it didn't take long for them to wipeout the OBC uses did it. I noticed that tips were not included and of course that is one thing I use my for. Of course I do use it for Specialty Dining if the ship has it and the Casino but then how I am able to use it if they charge me 3% for getting cash in the Casino to play with, seems to me that is double dipping on their part. (charge me for getting cash and then won't allow to take what's not used up by end of cruise).

I really hope that you can use use the OBC for tips because that's what we were planning to use ours for. I mean we wouldn't have them if they hadn't given us back the fuel supplement. Oh I almost forgot the stock OBC. We usually don't spend much a few goodies from the shops, a couple drinks, maybe a few pictures. They really are starting to get rediculous.

d

Feeling the same way, have next cruise, stockholder and TA credit on my next two cruises which is really nice but golly. Guess I will have to use the spa for an overpriced service. I know I know at least I have the obc to use the spa.

Wow......Patti you spoke too soon!!! maybe they read the thread!!! LOL

Knew it was coming.......it's all about bottom line right now....everyone in biz is just trying to stay afloat (no pun intended!!!!)

The Jewel coming up we have about 540 obc to use......looks like I'll definitely get a massage (even tho it's pricey compared to home!)

pmshirl posted this back to me when I asked about the Casino..........


Patty: You can set up an account with the VIP program ( I have never done this), sort of like linking your checking/savings account through the casino for advance money! Assuming ( like I said I have never and will Never do this) it is your money that is being withdrawn from your bank, there wouldn't be a 3% charge!

I have been sent the application to apply for it, but No TY! I just take enough of my own cash to cover my addiction! LOL! This is the 1st Casino cruise I took them up on, I have had many offers, but they were all for 4-5 night cruise's. This is for 11 nights. so here I go!

As far as tips go................you were never really supposed to be able to use your OBCs for tips................but they never made an issue out of it. Now...........I am sure that there will be a coding system used to differentiate between their money and yours.

cruiseforme wrote:

Wow......Patti you spoke too soon!!! maybe they read the thread!!! LOL

Knew it was coming.......it's all about bottom line right now....everyone in biz is just trying to stay afloat (no pun intended!!!!)

The Jewel coming up we have about 540 obc to use......looks like I'll definitely get a massage (even tho it's pricey compared to home!)

I just told Jim about the change and he said that now he will be visiting the "spa" to get those special neck massages that I can't seem to give him.

Maybe now I'll get that wine package....................OK Jean, I need your help!!

frudutx wrote:

I really hope that you can use use the OBC for tips because that's what we were planning to use ours for. I mean we wouldn't have them if they hadn't given us back the fuel supplement. Oh I almost forgot the stock OBC. We usually don't spend much a few goodies from the shops, a couple drinks, maybe a few pictures. They really are starting to get rediculous.

d

Di, I would think that the FS should be yours to spend which ever way you want. You did not ask them to refund the FS in the form of an OBC. If they don't, I would raise holy h*ll.

I don't believe that you will be able to use your Shareholder OBC for tips.

Evening ladies!

Diane, I LOVE the Polar Bear embroidery pattern and if you are sure you are willing to take us on, I'd love to hire you to add it to a shirt!

OK, 7's... not too many in the Rayfield history. As a matter of fact we are "minus 7". We got married on May 6, 1989. I thought it would be cool to be married at 7:00pm, so our invitation could say "5-6 @7 89". My mother wouldn't hear of having a wedding starting at 7:00pm though, so we were were minus the seven! LOL

I have a chunk'o OBC for my cruise next month and since Ray isn't joining me it's ALL MINE!!! Wonder how I will spend it! LOL I've never had a problem yet, so don't think I have trouble starting now!

Susan, I need to run a test of the bear first. Sometimes they just don't look as good on fabric as they do online. But, first my machine needs to go in for yearly cleaning and maintenance. So as soon as we get back from the cruise I send you a sample and you can decide if you like it.

I think they'd look nice on denim too!

d

Wow Diane.......seems like yesterday that you got the machine!!!! Time flies when you're having fun!

I guess it's a good thing we drink. We once had a $3.57 credit, on a short Monarch cruise. Other than that, we have had no trouble using up OBCs.

No 7s here, really, other than meeting in the 70s...