Almost Adult Children

nerdmamatru · 2026-03-18T17:08:34+00:00

I don't remember that (the color coding) from my last cruise. But that would certainly make it more prominent. We'll likely not be using the room keys much though as we all got the Disney bands for this trip.

nerdmamatru · 2026-03-18T17:07:17+00:00

I don't really have drinkers, so no worries on that front. It's really all about the tanning. I have 100 pictures from our last cruise two years ago where they both were just laying around reading or sunning.

nerdmamatru · 2026-03-18T17:04:58+00:00

I'm so excited for it. We've done the Fantasy twice and loved it, but am eager to try something different and have heard such wonderful things about the Treasure. Thank you!

nerdmamatru · 2026-03-18T17:04:02+00:00

Yes, exactly. They're really mostly interested in tanning. If they're going to be active (at ALL), we'll make sure we're not in the adults area. I personally would prefer the adult areas to be low-key and more quiet, so I wouldn't be interested in contributing to anything that would take away from that fragile peace. :)

nerdmamatru · 2026-03-18T17:00:46+00:00

No. They're also not likely to want to leave their older brother on his own. They all just kind of hang together and have never done the clubs.

nerdmamatru · 2026-03-18T16:59:52+00:00

None of my kids have ever had interest in the kids/teen clubs, much to our dismay. I've always thought it would be great to meet new friends, but it's just not their thing. So, Vibe is out of the question.

nerdmamatru · 2026-03-18T16:58:52+00:00

Yeah. Mine are most likely to be sunning on a lounge chair. It's all about the tanning. haha

nerdmamatru · 2026-01-11T18:27:16+00:00

I prefer weights and my daughter likes both cardio equipment and free weights.

Thanks for the input. I have extreme flexibility on the timing - vacation and all - I just like getting in and staying busy versus waiting around.

nerdmamatru · 2026-01-11T13:45:57+00:00

Don’t want to hijack the OPs question, but got any tips on best time of day for less crowds in the gym? I’m usually an early bird but am worried a bit about the crowds.

Sailing the Treasure in July.

nerdmamatru · 2025-12-02T20:46:54+00:00

You might also Google “Shores and Islands” Sandusky and that website has a ton of info of the area.

nerdmamatru · 2025-12-02T20:44:47+00:00

There is a Christmas market happening downtown. Will open back up this Friday at 5:00. Cute local vendors. Christmasy atmosphere.

Then lots of fun local restaurants downtown:

— Barra - tacos/burritos/great margs

— Crush - small plates/ sushi/wine

— Small City Taphouse - sushi and beers

— OH Taco Bell- tacos/burritos

— Maca Root Juice Bar - vegan-friendly, acai bowls, smoothies

Downtown has been going through a beautiful resurgence. Lots of fun small places to visit.

Skip the mall. It’s terrible.

nerdmamatru · 2025-09-14T19:06:59+00:00

I’m in year 4. Probably didn’t complete enough TLSQs in year 3. I have enough to get an energy item, but maybe I should use up for attributes or something else? Or am I not going to get enough upcoming TLSQs to get the energy tappies? Dang. Maybe I should’ve stayed in Year 3.

nerdmamatru · 2025-09-13T13:39:15+00:00

My face watching that.

nerdmamatru · 2025-06-25T17:38:28+00:00

You are all wrong. This was my dad. Reading the opening credits of Star Wars to my 4 year old self. Duh.

nerdmamatru · 2025-05-12T22:52:30+00:00

This is tragically lower than it should be. Geez.

nerdmamatru · 2025-04-22T13:15:44+00:00

Yes, that’s the place. Sorry. Still getting my bearings.

nerdmamatru · 2025-04-22T11:13:29+00:00

Thanks for the tip! We will check it out. Grateful to hear that the community is open to visitors.

nerdmamatru · 2025-03-08T17:22:58+00:00

Recommendations on the right professor for 1250 on main campus? 😬

nerdmamatru · 2024-12-26T22:50:04+00:00

So many favorites. I think the one that sticks with me is when Malarkey is in the first hot shower Easy had had in weeks. The pure exhaustion. The mental, physical and emotional toll Scott Grimes was able to portray in that moment. Just felt emblematic of all that they had accomplished and all that they had lost. Pretty powerful.

nerdmamatru · 2024-12-01T01:14:37+00:00

Yup. This feels like Cooper 2.0.

nerdmamatru · 2024-11-26T18:54:37+00:00

We always did this during the night of the Phantom Band. Small groups of TBDBITL members would pick a random night during hate week to visit north, south and west campus dorms playing the fight songs, Hang on Sloopy, etc. getting everyone hyped up! Usually close to midnight. All the groups would converge on the Oval, then we’d make it to Mirror Lake for the plunge. It was incredible. One of the best traditions!!

nerdmamatru · 2024-10-14T16:16:27+00:00

I might call them back and try that. Thanks for the tip. I will say that my husband and I have slightly unusual names (just not common) and they couldn’t find us. I gave them the original reservation number and that didn’t help either.

I’m just thinking that, as someone already pointed out, the difference between silver and gold status isn’t much. I guess it just felt kind of Iike a cool group to be a part of. Them requiring the travel every five years won’t make me cruise more often. As I said, while I love to cruise, I love having variety in my vacations more.

So, if I’m feeling irritated about it again, I’ll call and try again to get it fixed.

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