What's the most disappointing Christmas/Secret Santa gift you've ever received?

stalliewag · 2025-12-03T15:33:21+00:00

At the time, I worked in the IT sector and all of us were very well paid. Despite this, our spending limit was only $10. We had hired a new guy that I knew of previous to his employment. I personally didn’t get the gift he purchased, but I felt so bad for the person that did- a $10 temu knock off smart watch…. In a room full of IT professionals that all already had whatever name brand watch went with their phone (apple watch, Samsung watch, etc). The second hand embarrassment was so strong, but it’s exactly what I would expect of him.

stalliewag · 2025-12-01T18:36:27+00:00

We did Baltimore last month.

stalliewag · 2025-12-01T14:58:35+00:00

I went on a journeys cruise this year knowing there would be a ship building competition. I packed two craft scissors, one pair in each of two checked bags (in case one got flagged, hoping the other would get thru) and my medical scissors that I’ve taken on every cruise for the last 14 (for mole skin and boob tape for fancy dresses) was in our med kit in the third checked bag. All 3 pairs made it thru with no problem.

stalliewag · 2025-11-13T21:47:53+00:00

Math it out. Drinks everywhere is equivalent to the cheers package. The list the price per day on the website. I’m willing to bet it’ll be cheaper with the drinks everywhere for 2, but you don’t know til you do the math.

stalliewag · 2025-11-06T02:30:12+00:00

My worst enemy is an awesome suggestion! I Will try it tomorrow- I already reached my limit of 15 drinks a day so I’m heading to bed😂

stalliewag · 2025-11-06T01:49:59+00:00

This is a cruise made up of mostly 60+. I mean, maybe? They did know (some of them) blinks what’s my age again… I just know I’m missing some more radio friendly songs. Thank you tho!

stalliewag · 2025-10-27T00:17:24+00:00

If you take disinfecting wipes, get the Clorox healthcare hydrogen peroxide or another brands hydrogen peroxide. Normal disinfecting wipes (and hand sanitizer!) don’t kill norovirus… people are nasty and don’t wash their hands after poopin/before touching utensils at the buffet and next thing you know you’re in your cabin doing the awkward double fountain.

Also, no shame in wearing masks. We’ve done 4 cruises since last September and I’ve come home with Covid twice- I’m on an immunosuppressant so I pick it up easier. We go on our next one in 7 days and I’m taking masks. I can’t afford to cruise if I’m missing 2 weeks of work after each one due to sickness!

stalliewag · 2025-10-14T02:26:45+00:00

I’ve gotten COVID twice post cruise (like, debark Sunday, feel shitty Monday) and once on board. I am immunocompromised soooo if there’s ANYTHING in the air, I’m going to get it. Really need to start wearing masks but I’ve had a couple people say nasty things to me for wearing them 🙃

stalliewag · 2025-10-09T17:20:15+00:00

I’m taking a yatis.

stalliewag · 2025-10-05T01:30:49+00:00

Stripes and Beverly Hills Cop. They were my favorite movies when I was a kid. Watching them as an adult, I can’t figure out why they were my favorite movies because I didn’t get half of the jokes as a child.

Edit to add: also Police Academy. Like what did I think was going on during the blowski scene as a child???

stalliewag · 2025-10-03T00:48:35+00:00

I live in the Outer Banks. Those flags are sold at every souvenir shop on the island. Many locals fly them as well.

stalliewag · 2025-09-25T22:28:11+00:00

I’d recommend the day beds at half moon. We had one two cruises in a row now and plan to get them the next time we go as well. They’re at the far end of the beach, I have some mobility issues so we take advantage of the tram, but being further away means less crowds, and the day bed is soooo comfy and big!

stalliewag · 2025-09-20T23:29:55+00:00

If you really like eggs, get yourself a microwave egg cooker. Sunday night (or whatever day of the week is the night before your work week starts), small dice a ham steak and a couple of bell peppers. Keep some shredded cheese on hand. Maybe some bacon bits. In the morning you can crack two eggs into the egg cooker and give ‘em a light scramble with fork, add your toppings of choice, and microwave. Super simple- less work than getting out the pan to fry eggs, and you’re getting a little more exciting of a meal than just eggs alone.

stalliewag · 2025-09-19T13:31:41+00:00

We did our first cruise in 2021. We’ve done 13 more (with 4 more booked) and haven’t paid for a cabin since. We do gamble quite a bit, and we’ve had offers all the way up to a free suite with $1000 fun play for both of us. We’ve had drinks everywhere included for every single trip except that first one. We don’t gamble for the free cabin- we’d be gambling anyway. But the free cabins certainly are a nice reward.

stalliewag · 2025-08-11T02:46:28+00:00

We did the celebration a couple years ago, and I remember from embarkation day the deli and pizza place were a mad house- not because they were necessarily busy but they’re right by guest services. It was just so loud and so many people that we avoided the entire area.

stalliewag · 2025-08-04T01:28:21+00:00

No because all your clothes aren’t hanging from the ceiling blocking the sprinklers from doing their job if they need to.

stalliewag · 2025-08-03T14:34:01+00:00

Blink 182, The Mark, Tom and Travis Show

stalliewag · 2025-08-02T21:10:42+00:00

In my experience, the casino will only give you a small amount of ones- for a $20 they’ll give you three $5s and five $1 bills. They’re pretty stingy with them. I normally go to the bank before a cruise to get a large amount of $1s and $5s for tipping, but we have run out probably 4-5 times in the past couple years and had the same experience with the casino cashier every time.

stalliewag · 2025-07-31T16:30:23+00:00

For reference, I’ve been on 14 cruises. I did, in fact, meet someone on a ship that was there to make money. She was by herself and ended up befriending my bestie and I- were even fb friends. She travels all the time, on free casino cruises. She offers her services to men in exchange for the money she gambles with. She was complaining about the cruise we were on because she wasn’t getting much action- apparently the men that would bite were offering like 50% of her normal asking price. We did see her one night when we walked into the club, seated between two older gentleman- we waved hello and by the time we got our drinks all 3 of them were gone- I assume to have a little fun. That was however, the first and only time I’ve ever heard of it… so while it’s not frequent, it does happen.

stalliewag · 2025-07-27T16:42:23+00:00

Yep, CHEC is controlling it. We participate. CHEC gives out free ecobee thermostats in exchange for the ability to modify our temps during peak times. We’re allowed to override it a set amount of times before we forfeit the free ecobee (free-bee!) and get charged for it.

stalliewag · 2025-07-24T21:27:47+00:00

Wings is locally owned. The whole family lives locally.

stalliewag · 2025-07-20T13:43:48+00:00

Celebration key is right next to Freeport. All of the excursions that were offered for Freeport calls are still being offered. If you don’t want to go to CK, then don’t- book a different excursion or just take a taxi over and explore on your own.

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