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That dinner looked amazing! Similarly priced to Remy - but with wine (which would be another charge at Remy). We love branzino and have made it a few times. Let me know when you get the lobster dish perfected - I can be up to Philly in less than 3 hours.....
I know that for sure! I want to do it, but may have one other thing I'm considering this year for a few days. Not certain but in October for a few days and possibly the Caribbean area for a few days on a non-cruise. Some good pricing via airline packages but we'll see.
My trip last year was expensive as I went all out for 10 days with USF/WDW and had an amazing time and one of the best Florida trips ever! I also had the unexpected failure of my HVAC unit, which was quite costly. Still on the recovery.
As far as work, January is a good time as a bit slow after the craziness of the Nov/Dec holidays. I plan to look into this. I don't plan to give up AC for May as my birthday week! Just got to watch things as I still have a mortgage for several years. Not rolling in dough unfortunately!
I am so sorry about your HVAC unit! That stinks!! we have central air and heat here and our unit is so stinkin old that the repair guy told us not to change the filter anymore. The offer is open and I ma sure if you could swing it, you would be a convert!!
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That dinner looked amazing! Similarly priced to Remy - but with wine (which would be another charge at Remy). We love branzino and have made it a few times. Let me know when you get the lobster dish perfected - I can be up to Philly in less than 3 hours.....
Dinner was unreal for95 bucks!! We love Branzino too, I am going to figure out that Lobster dish and you are always welcome at my house, Colleen!!
That dinner looked amazing! Similarly priced to Remy - but with wine (which would be another charge at Remy). We love branzino and have made it a few times. Let me know when you get the lobster dish perfected - I can be up to Philly in less than 3 hours.....
I'll be there too as it looks so amazing and flavorful! Three hours forme as well but from the NE about 30 miles from NYC.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
We actually slept in a little this morning!! As usual, though, I was up before Muffin and went and got some coffee and then went up to Deck 15 to sit on a comfy solarium chair and read. This would become my morning ritual and I got two books read on the cruise!!
After enjoying my solo time, I went back to the stateroom and found Muffin just about ready to go to breakfast. We went up to the windjammer and I have to say they had a really nice selection to choose from. I have a cruise tradition of getting corned beef hash, which I never eat at home. Not sure why, but I just RCCL's version of it. It's honestly pretty plain.
Muffin had salmon, a bagel and some fruit and we each had coffee and OJ.
After breakfast, we went to BINGO!! AND GUESS WHAT?!?!?!
I won the first game and walked away with 169 bucks!!!! Little did I know that this would be the beginning of a non stop winning streak for the week!!
After BINGO, we changed into our swimsuits and spent about an hour and a half at the pool. It was a gorgeous day and we really enjoyed both the pool and the hottub. I got some kind of chocolate martini, which was delicious!!
Then I went to the hair salon and got my hair washed and blown out for formal night while Muffin just relaxed for a bit. When I got back, it was time to get changed for dinner and figure out where we would go tonight for our predinner cocktail.
We wound up choosing the Rising Tides bar, which is the bar that goes up and down from the Royal Promenade on Deck 5 to Central Park on Deck 8. Each ride takes about 15 minutes and we went up and down a full cycle before getting off. Neither of us cared much for our cocktails, which were champagne based, but we sure did enjoy the view!
Being Diamond members with RCCL, we get three free cocktails a night and can use them at any bar, so we didn't feel too bad about leaving the drinks. We headed straight for the Champagne Bar and Patricia instead.
Muffin got a nice glass of Chardonnay and i got athe most delicious Lemon Drop Martini that I have ever tasted!!
Nice start to your night. What a cool bar! Nice perk with three free cocktails each night with your cruising membership!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
I was just thinking that. Disney need to change their perks!
It would good for the two of you now that you are Platinum CC Members!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
This was a great start to your trip. And, the winning streak begins... Can't wait to hear about it. We never go to the casinos. (I wouldn't even know how to start playing.) I do think I"m going to have a little fun with Bingo on our cruise next month though. It seems people have so much fun playing, even though it seems expensive to me.
Your meal at the Chef’s table looks delicious especially the dessert. Congratulation with the bingo win and the start of your winning streak. I really like the pictures of you and Muffin all dressed up very classy.
Mike and the kids all love corned beef hash and if that’s on the buffet I know they’ll have it.
Three free drinks!? Per night?! Disney platinum perks don’t look as good now - they get one free dinner or brunch at Palo, a bottle of proseco, and can book things earlier than anyone else. I’d love 3 drinks per night!
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I want to do it, but may have one other thing I'm considering this year for a few days. Not certain but in October for a few days and possibly the Caribbean area for a few days on a non-cruise. Some good pricing via airline packages but we'll see. 
Just got to watch things as I still have a mortgage for several years. 
Not rolling in dough unfortunately!
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RCCL's version of it. It's honestly pretty plain. 
AND GUESS WHAT?!?!?! 
Little did I know that this would be the beginning of a non stop winning streak for the week!! 
Nice perk with three free cocktails each night with your cruising membership! 
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