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Kate08 said:
I’ve done the Boston to Bermuda cruise, but it was for my mom’s 50th (16 years ago) and we could really only afford an inside cabin. I’d give cruising another shot with a nicer room that has a balcony, but I strongly prefer dealing with the 2 travel days and just sitting my ass on a resort for 7 nights.
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From an engineering and science-ey perspective, I know that an interior room on a lower deck means less motion and lesser chances of getting sick.

But that doesn't account for claustrophobia and my mental fragility. So we went for an exterior balcony room, and put in a couple bids on larger/central balcony suites as well.

I don't remember the cost. Maybe with flights, a night in Puerto Rico, 7 days at sea with 5 port days and 3 excursions booked, and everything else included like drinks and tips or whatever...3 grand for the two of us. I think?
 
Work menu has taken off
pina colada cake
Tots(noooo)
Dorados(yaaa)
Baja tacos

Still a decent menu for a bar/store
 

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Morris Wanchuk said:
Going to AZ from the 23rd to March 4th.

Phoenix - Grand Canyon - Sedona. 3 nights each.

Looks like Phoenix will be 80s, Grand Canyon 50s, Sedona 60s. I'll take it.

Ironically this will be the best Feb vacation for skiing in 5 years but our April vacation aligns with MA this year but not Feb. Flights were pretty affordable to the west coast.

Any suggestions would be great, @Kovi @Glove Malfunction
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Hi. Happy to advise. That's a fantastic time to visit. We just came back from Williams which is north and it was beautiful.
The Grand Canyon is about 4 hours from Phoenix, just fyi if you're driving. My best advice is go sight seeing early. It was quiet this weekend and not cold at all, but if it's warm it will be crowded. The two restaurants there are worth it and the kids will love it. I've not stayed at the hotel there but I hear great things.

Sedona is 2 hrs right up the 17. Be SURE to check ADOT closures because the 17 is undergoing lots of construction and there is blasting at sunset Point on weekends. (just google their website, it's very updated) Sedona has been very commercialized over the past few years and there's traffic, but take a look for Bell Rock if you want to hike and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in the mountain is beautiful. Skip the pink jeep tour--its dumb and expensive. Take a drive through Oak Creek canyon if you like your heart rate to be fast :) Lots of restaurants and shops and there's a guy in the center of town with a big Kimono dragon that you can take photos with. The Peace Park is great if you need a few minutes of quiet time. It's free and there's a big Buddah statue. The red rocks will blow your mind. It's everything you think it is. Red Rock state Park has lots of fun kid things and a little shuttle bus tour. Highly recommend. As well as airport Mesa for easy photos.
I recommend Tlaquepaque for shopping. They have everything imaginable. Watch yourself in the parking lot because they often have civilian traffic attendants and it's a little surprising to see them standing there.
I'll pm you our phones in case you have driving questions. it's @Glove Malfunction s super skill.

It's 76 right now and has been in the low 80s.
this was over the weekend.

Also a Sedona photo from a few years ago
 

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Kovi said:
Hi. Happy to advise. That's a fantastic time to visit. We just came back from Williams which is north and it was beautiful.
The Grand Canyon is about 4 hours from Phoenix, just fyi if you're driving. My best advice is go sight seeing early. It was quiet this weekend and not cold at all, but if it's warm it will be crowded. The two restaurants there are worth it and the kids will love it. I've not stayed at the hotel there but I hear great things.

Sedona is 2 hrs right up the 17. Be SURE to check ADOT closures because the 17 is undergoing lots of construction and there is blasting at sunset Point on weekends. (just google their website, it's very updated) Sedona has been very commercialized over the past few years and there's traffic, but take a look for Bell Rock if you want to hike and the Chapel of the Holy Cross in the mountain is beautiful. Skip the pink jeep tour--its dumb and expensive. Take a drive through Oak Creek canyon if you like your heart rate to be fast :) Lots of restaurants and shops and there's a guy in the center of town with a big Kimono dragon that you can take photos with. The Peace Park is great if you need a few minutes of quiet time. It's free and there's a big Buddah statue. The red rocks will blow your mind. It's everything you think it is. Red Rock state Park has lots of fun kid things and a little shuttle bus tour. Highly recommend
I recommend Tlaquepaque for shopping. They have everything imaginable. Watch yourself in the parking lot because they often have civilian traffic attendants and it's a little surprising to see them standing there.
I'll pm you our phones in case you have driving questions. it's @Glove Malfunction s super skill.

It's 76 right now and has been in the low 80s.
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Hi Kovi! *waves*
 
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Bruinaura said:
Hi Kovi! *waves*
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Hi friend:)! My acct was deactivated for a bit because I was working with an organization that supports trafficking and dv survivors. They don't allow any public social accept for Insta and FB. That was last year, so I think it's ok now.
 
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Just picked up a nice dark wood dresser and nightstands on Facebook. Got it home and surprise surprise it smells like smoke.

And the de-lousing begins!
 
Troublesome 85 said:
Tbh our deserts are kinda ass. The brownie is ok. But we do need a few more things. I agree on sides maybe a variety.

we have a meeting Wednesday idk if its about menu changes and management changes or just management.
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Restaurant desserts are usually the worst value for money of anything they sell, it's always the most basic piece of chocolate cake with one scoop of vanilla and a little chocolate syrup drizzle and it's like $13.99. But they figure you're a captive audience at that point and you're paying for the experience. They're also probably overpriced to make up for the free ones they give out for birthdays.
 
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McGarnagle said:
Restaurant desserts are usually the worst value for money of anything they sell, it's always the most basic piece of chocolate cake with one scoop of vanilla and a little chocolate syrup drizzle and it's like $13.99. But they figure you're a captive audience at that point and you're paying for the experience. They're also probably overpriced to make up for the free ones they give out for birthdays.
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This reminded me that the Abington Ale House used to have king crab legs, but they also did a free birthday dinner entree. Nobody ever paid for crab legs so they pulled it from the menu.

It was better when it was Grin ‘n Bear It anyway
 
i just remember eating bacon every day; drinking alot of alcohol, and having alot of sex on my only cruise. and i still dont want to go on another one
lol. this was summer on 2009.
I also got that stupid pig virus the day after we got back and was sick for like a week.
 
DarrenBanks56 said:
i just remember eating bacon every day; drinking alot of alcohol, and having alot of sex on my only cruise. and i still dont want to go on another one
lol. this was summer on 2009.
I also got that stupid pig virus the day after we got back and was sick for like a week.
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We gotta share less on this board.
 
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