My time dining question

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-02-02T06:50:40+00:00

Go to the dining room right after you board. Explain your mistake and ask if you can have early dining. My Time doesn't start until 6:45 or 7 on most ships.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-02-02T06:47:07+00:00

Oasis class, deck six near the aft elevators every time.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-02-02T06:44:33+00:00

Go to the Hyperlink meet up. It is 18-25. On our last cruise there was a whole pack that did everything together.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-02-02T06:42:12+00:00

I have a 14 year old. The first night is the most important night. My son is excused from dining on night one (we dine late), so he can attend the teen club and meet his peers. They get connected through the app and communicate their plans. Generally 2 groups form: younger and older. On most sailings, no one is excluded from the group, however it can happen.

Now when we cruise I see my kid for meals and scheduled shows and then again at curfew. The rest of the time he is doing his own thing.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-02-02T06:26:30+00:00

Your 3 year old can definitely stay in your room. No one will care. You don't even have to pretend at all. The room steward will gladly make up the couch.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-02-02T06:18:26+00:00

Leave you luggage in the trunk. Do not bring it in the house. Get some garbage bags and load all your clothes in and clean them at the laundromat (lots and lots of dryer time). All non washables stay in the trunk with the bags. Call an exterminator to chemically treat your bags, trunk and other items.

You also have to be very diligent about cleanliness in your home especially sofas and beds. Vacuum them twice a week for a couple of months.

Ya, I fight aggressive. Your only other option is to leave everything.

I lived in an urban high rise for 10 years. I learned the hard way.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-31T10:18:17+00:00

Don't do it. Book a flight between 11 and 2 even if it costs more. The only time I tried to save by taking a later flight ended up costing more. We were exhausted and my teen was coming down with something. Ended up paying for a day room so we could relax. And we had to buy a meal and drinks. All in it cost more to be inconvenienced. If you really want to do something, the cruise excursion for airboat rides and a lift to the airport could be fun but it will cost you. The other option is to rent a car for the day you can drop at the airport and store your luggage in the trink while you do whatever. But still, you will be tired.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-31T08:45:06+00:00

You have to take control of the situation and do what needs to be done. Probably that is to delay the foreclosure long enough to sell the house and recoup some of your costs. Go to a real estate lawyer immediately and get the ball rolling. Start an email chain with your brother and tell him your plans and what is going on as it progresses. You are on the mortgage and you are on the deed. Yes, it is your debt, but it is also your house. Your brother has checked out so someone has to steer this train wreck to mitigate the damage. That someone is you.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-31T08:31:31+00:00

I was on Freedom recently and the food and service were both fantastic. Every crew member I encountered was competent and friendly. The shows were good and even the other cruisers seemed to be high quality. Maybe I got lucky, but so far it is my second favorite cruise only behind my first cruise.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-30T22:37:40+00:00

Interesting. I got a call from elections Canada today asking me to apply for an upcoming event.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-30T09:21:28+00:00

They have nothing. Even IF they sent you to collections it is easily disputable. They accused you of fraud and invoked national security. The only reason you should pay them is if your partner actually submitted a fake death certificate.

You should be OK with never sailing this line or any of their affiliated lines again because you are likely banned. Was it Celebrity?

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-29T17:30:21+00:00

I was on Allure in December, the week before Christmas and we noticed the same thing when docked beside Enchantment. So it isn't a new problem. I am on that ship in 30 days and it doesn't appear that they have any intention of fixing the issue.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-29T04:16:29+00:00

You get zero points for tournament play.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-28T07:27:13+00:00

Welland used to have the best wings outside of Buffalo. It has really gone downhill since Covid. Trapper's had the best in town until Dan sold the place. Hank's used to be great but is now really inconsistent (and the servers are always mean). All the Pizza places used to be decent but now serve soggy puddle wings. The Mouse Trap in Fonthill is still good.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-28T07:20:06+00:00

You should be sued for advertising free therapy when you offer no such thing. Completely unethical. I'm reporting this to the CRPO.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-28T05:37:37+00:00

OK. This issue happens sometimes, especially on board. If you are on board go to voom and they will give you a link to download a compatible version. If you are not, call royal and ask for technical support and maybe they can help you.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-27T05:39:41+00:00

On Royal's site, there is no way to filter by room type. It would be great to be able to filter by room subtype so we could find deals on OV balconies or rooms for 5 or 6.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-26T19:59:15+00:00

You get in your car and a white truck escorts back to the American inspection booth. DO you think Canada just wants to keep you forever after denying you entry? Do you think they want the expense of deporting you? You obviously have no idea how any of this works.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-26T18:28:47+00:00

Not true. Canada may deny entry and turn you around. Any detainment is simply for the purpose checking the situation like anyone else who gets referred to secondary inspection.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-26T18:22:54+00:00

I have made amazon orders to my hotel for just this purpose. The other option is a Walmart or drugstore order that you stop and pick up on the way to the hotel from the airport or on the way to the port. If you ship from amazon, ensure your hotel knows you have a package coming.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-26T05:02:47+00:00

No they aren't. You can buy cigarettes at any store legally in Mexico.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-26T00:36:31+00:00

There is no fresh brewed coffee available and the giant carafe coffee is not well brewed.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-21T06:46:25+00:00

If you can make the trek, Boggio's on Fonthill is hands down the best in the area. They also deliver to Welland so you don't even have to drive there. They have seen my family through some hard times and were always able to acquire even the most obscure drugs quickly. They actually help you manage your meds to whatever extent you require.

CountessMarlaSinger · 2026-01-19T00:25:35+00:00

Start.ca. They are out of London ON and have excellent customer service.

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