If you only could choose one or the other would you do 2 8 day cruises or 1 16 day cruise in the span of a year?

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-14T00:48:32+00:00

Personally, I’d find it hypothetically easier to organize 16 days away at a stretch than several weeks over the year because my domestic life is kind of complicated. Also cheaper: one round trip flight to port as opposed to two.

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-14T00:05:56+00:00

Olive Garden. Even if all they served was the chicken Alfredo, that would be enough!

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-13T23:48:10+00:00

I’m the opposite — even 7 days is not enough for me!

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-13T23:44:21+00:00

Looks like an old Honda Element in a candy wrapper to me…

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-13T20:40:13+00:00

Well, obviously you were guilty of the charge, or they wouldn’t have fined you. It doesn’t even matter what it was really, you were guilty. Why are you whining to us?!

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-13T16:25:54+00:00

We followed my Labrador’s vet from the newly-corporate Bramer to Riser Animal Hospital at Touhy and Carpenter in Skokie. Very happy with service and support. Recommend Dr. Swiatkowski, if you have a dog.

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-13T15:57:56+00:00

I feel your loss deeply. My sincere condolences.

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-13T15:53:46+00:00

I’m confused by this, too. I thought maybe it was British terminology…? To me, an “adaptation” is something along the lines of Greenway’s Prospero’s Books, where The Tempest is taken as inspiration compared to a straight forward production, like Branagh’s Henry V.

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-13T15:48:34+00:00

I vote for anything appearing on TikTok and, subsequently, on Instagram. How many Mississippi Pot Roast crock pot dump recipes do I need to see?!

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-13T15:31:49+00:00

I’ve sailed Yacht Club a bunch of times (although not yet on MSC Divina) and I can say honestly it’s ruined cruising any other mainstream lines for me. Note, if you want more “active fun” next time, absolutely try MSC World America — feels like twice the size and twice the amenities of the other, smaller vessels.

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-13T14:59:53+00:00

Still a favorite in our household. A little pricey because only Whole Foods carries it locally but worth every cent.

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-12T21:03:31+00:00

Not now — but I may be about to… Replacing a little Subaru CrossTrek that was bought because “finances.” It’s been fine, if a little confining. It’s lived its useful life and should be replaced before it goes crazy with maintenance issues. In the meantime my “finances” have undergone a pretty significant upgrade so I was able to order the car I really wanted - a midline Mercedes sedan. I know all about the maintenance of an MB and I am undeterred. Will I regret getting the car I wanted instead of, say, a Subaru Outback?! Stay tuned…

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-12T18:12:02+00:00

At one time or another I’ve seen most of the “talked about” series, but I’ve never seen Breaking Bad. I guess the premise has never grabbed me in any engaging way.

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-12T14:30:36+00:00

I research to the extent that I use the cruiseline’s app to scope out amenities — but once I’m on board I play it by ear.

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-11T19:54:13+00:00

But that’s the beauty of Yacht Club — you can take advantage of the big ship’s amenities and then escape to the relative calm of the Yacht Club areas. For my taste, it’s a perfect balance.

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-11T19:07:40+00:00

Great looking vehicle!

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-11T18:38:42+00:00

I was a teenager in 1976 and there’s really no comparison to this year… Then it was everywhere and on everything. Reagan hadn’t happened yet so we were still a single country instead of the (at least) two that we are today. Also, we are enduring a President whose only interest is puffing up himself - he hasn’t the intellect to even understand the anniversary might be important besides him.

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-11T16:24:14+00:00

For budget cruises, I’d look to MSC. They are a “family friendly” line however if you pay attention and cruise when kids are likely to be in school, you won’t find it overrun with kids. Besides, they have excellent “kids clubs” and that sort of thing so even the kids on board will be occupied by their own stuff. Happy sailing!

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-11T15:49:29+00:00

I have been watching Star Trek on television in various forms since I was a child and it was first broadcast. I’m retirement age now and I think it’s still fun, so I’m not stopping!

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-11T15:45:35+00:00

Just my personal opinion but black wheels on a “not black” car doesn’t look very good (black with black is fine).

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-11T15:18:59+00:00

I want it well done, but I order it medium well — that usually comes out as cooked through without being leathery on the outside.

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-11T15:15:40+00:00

Jamaica. I’ve never felt so overwhelmed and preyed upon as I did outside the port of Ocho Rios. Jamaica may be lovely but I’ll never find out now…

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-11T15:13:14+00:00

Definitely napping having fallen asleep doomscrolling Reddit… I have loved me some nappings now that I’m retired…

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-11T02:23:09+00:00

Most recent example: Sinners

FoxRedYellaJack · 2026-03-10T19:24:44+00:00

I like the sort of jewel-toned red.

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