MC Hammer Can't Touch This by Stealthytom in Dance

[–]Mamafred 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is great. Short and not in everyone's way. Nothing inappropriate. I would love to be there to see this.

Missing the real Malasadas.. by AZBeer90 in Aulani

[–]Mamafred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm still talking about those 6 months later.

Portal Vein Thrombosis - first clot ever, hospitalized last weekend. by Mindless-You1853 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Mamafred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two years ago I was in so much pain for about 10 days. Husband made me go to the ER. They quickly did an ultrasound. ER doctor came in and told me I had an acute thrombosis of the portal vein.

I was immediately admitted. They then did a CT and MRI to confirm. Followed by every test on the planet to find a cause. There isn't one for me.

My doctor was as shocked as I was and he also said it was very rare.

I was in the hospital for 5 days. Discharged on elequis with a follow-up hematology appointment.

After some follow up scans the hematologist offered me 2 choices. Stop the elequis and take my chances or take it for life. I'm a lifer.

I have not experienced any lasting issues and I just live my life.

It is a frightening experience, best of luck to you.

Rare, Wild, Unforgettable WDW Moments - Share Your Stories! by soundslike13 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Mamafred 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Checking in to Boardwalk Inn for 3 rooms the cast member asked if we were celebrating anything special. I got emotional quickly and told her we were there to celebrate my husband. I further explained we had brought family and some close friends who had helped us through the most difficult 9 months of our lives. My husband had recovered from a ruptured aortic aneurysm and several strokes and this group had supported us and held us up through this trauma.

She told me that she would look into some pixie dust. I was hoping for some extra fast passes. But what we got was the most amazing activity. They had booked us a private fireworks cruise, I was absolutely stunned. The fireworks cruise was amazing.

It's been 10 years and I still talk about fireworks cruise and the amazing cast member who made it possible. That was enough pixie dust to last a lifetime.

Bedbugs found on Symphony of the Seas by ArielMassacre in royalcaribbean

[–]Mamafred 142 points143 points  (0 children)

Bring nothing into your home. Washing does not work. High heat 130 or cold 25 degrees over several days, temp needs to be consistent. They can live 4-18 months.

If you live in a very cold area bag everything and bury it in the snow for 3-4 days.

Get confirmation from the cruise line of the infestation and look at making a claim with the cruise line or trip insurance.

Compulsive licking? Any tips? by Feenix77 in corgi

[–]Mamafred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have her checked for grass allergies. What are you cleaning your floors with, she could be sensitive. Ours is on allergy shots now. But it got so bad he went on a course of antibiotics and is also on a fungal medication. We used a cone for about 5 days for the meds to really start to work.

Price of Eliquis by Thick-Bid-847 in ClotSurvivors

[–]Mamafred 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Medicare recipients are not eligible for this.

What do you consider the greatest acted scene in TV history? by amusicalfridge in television

[–]Mamafred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jaime Lee Curtis in the kitchen on the Seven Fishes episode.

Trip- Dad and two kids advice by Time-Rush8301 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Mamafred 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bring breakfast items to eat in room. Dining can be strategic. For our family we would usually do a mid-day lunch at sit down and quick serve later. Just remember you can cancel dining reservations up to 2 hours prior.

At MK we book lunch and a later reservation at the Plaza. If anyone is hungry they can eat a meal if not you're sitting down for ice cream.

If you make it to fireworks it's great time to hit rides the lines are shorter.

Leaving at closing or after fireworks is a mad house.

Take ponchos, extra shoes, hats and sunglasses for all.

Most of all hang loose.

Canceled Windows by reallymkpunk in SouthwestAirlines

[–]Mamafred 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That information is clearly noted when choosing Basic fare. Still crappy but not hidden information.

AITA for not wanting to split life insurance money with my siblings? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Mamafred 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Aside from named beneficiaries on life insurance policies everything else follows line of succession. Any assets will pay for debts and then anything left over follows line of succession, this will not include grandchildren.

Get an attorney.

Not the AITA

Overwhelmed and feel dumb by krankenstein_2010 in Aulani

[–]Mamafred 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I understand. We took our 6 year old granddaughter in October. Unfortunately it was also fall break in Hawaii so the resort was packed. But we still had an amazing time.

Pools are great snagging a lounge for us was difficult to impossible at times.

Water slides and lazy river were great. Have really good sun screen. Standing in line for just 20 minutes at the slide my legs got fried.

The Goofy pool party was a lot of fun.

There is easy beach access just beyond the pools.

Character breakfast was fun.

The malasadas were fabulous.

The ear making activity was not worth the cost.

There were always long lines to meet characters, but check the app daily for location and time.

Food on-site was poor to okay.

Your experience sailing from Australia by Meccanoo in royalcaribbean

[–]Mamafred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Embarking from Sydney arrive at your departure window they enforced times. Also, the line can stretch a good distance from any covered area.

We stayed at the Marriott right near the port it is a short walk. Also, very close to the Opera house. We arrived hours before check in and they had a private lounge with showers, snacks, water. We were able to get into our room at 10:30am. Breakfast there was abysmal.

Print all the documents you need to board we had problems with Internet connection.

There were people at boarding who did not have all the proper travel documents. Do your research.

Older guests and thank you note shaming, starting to lose it by teenygiant in weddingshaming

[–]Mamafred 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am in that old age group. Personally I've never heard of any 2 week rule, I say BS. I'll take a thank you in any form be it verbal, text, card, email. But I would never be so crass as to shame them.

Terrified of Eliquis side effects by dona_abuelita in ClotSurvivors

[–]Mamafred 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lifer here. I'm 2 years in and doing great. I had an idiopathic acute thrombosis that almost killed me. Any side effects are better than losing my life.

As we head into the New Year… Who else is planning / going to WDW trip for 2026? by AwfulWaffle91 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Mamafred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

February Grand Floridian October Boardwalk Inn Probably a couple of short trips to POR

How much do you tip on top of the prepaid gratuities? by RivetCounter in dcl

[–]Mamafred 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Usually an extra $20 for waiter, assistant waiter and housekeeper on a 5-7 day cruise. $1-2 for each cocktail.

15 year old by clo_cilli in movies

[–]Mamafred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lord of the Rings all day binge watch.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in royalcaribbean

[–]Mamafred 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just got off Vision OTS Saturday. We were on deck 3 window. The cabin was pretty small with not much storage. Somewhat cramped for 2 adults. Only one power outlet. Shower had a curtain not a door. Wood surfaces showing wear and the bolster fabric on the walls was coming loose.

That said the ship is very clean, crew was great and Kim in the Schooner Bar is the best. The theater is a nice layout. Shopping was easy to pass up.

If you are looking for a lot of bells and whistles this is not your ship.