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    Bagless security check

    Just got back- there was no bagless line, but they did just wave me through behind the people getting bags checked (you could go between the two lines and rejoin at the metal detector which was empty). My wallet has a zipper and they waved me right through.
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    Super bowl. Andy Reid and Travis Kelse

    I do think it’s funny that several people are saying it’s never okay to put your hands on somebody….in a game where literally almost everyone’s job is to put your hands on someone, physically overpower them, and knock them down. I’ve been to many training camp practices and watched Andy Reid...
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    African Safaris - any tips or advice?

    Some of this is definitely dependent on the area you’re in and what other perimeter situation they have in place and how resourced the staff is. I should also clarify that sometimes the “bar” is more the open communal space, but the key is you were also probably always with the guides who were...
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    African Safaris - any tips or advice?

    Three things I didn’t see mentioned: Bring something for over your mouth if you’ll be there in the dry season at all. We went pre-covid and didn’t have handy masks everywhere but used bandanas. A lot of the dust flying around has… dung in it. A sports bra may be very appreciated- you’re...
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    Indoor NFL Stadiums

    Neither team is confirming this and the Chiefs didn’t have it on any of the injury reports. If they are talking frost nip where your skin gets tingling and red (basically what we all get playing in snow) maybe. Players weren’t standing around though, they were in their huge heated jackets as...
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    Early Super Bowl Talk

    It was pretty packed at kickoff, at the half you could notice more empty seats in the upper decks, by the end of the 3rd it was a real exodus. We stayed till the bitter bitter end but we were layered up like the kid in Christmas Story. They stopped selling beer in the first quarter when the keg...
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    Early Super Bowl Talk

    Right? If you’d told me 20 years ago we’d be considered a dominating team to cheer against I would have eaten a bug. As it is I’m pulling out my ski gear and wondering if I’ll still have all 10 toes and fingers after standing out there tonight.
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    "13-Night South Pacific Cruise From Honolulu Ending In Sydney" really is 13 sleeps

    I did book AS with Tour American Samoa and about half the ship did as well. We really liked our tour BUT there really isnt a tourist infrastructure. The guides were not really guides, the itinerary was a bit all over the place -again we liked it but this isn’t the seamless process you’re used...
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    Kids Club Age Change

    One simple thing I’d love would be for the Edge and Vibe to get is an iPad at the door that kids could use to text their parents in the app when they come/go if needed. This would be a benefit even to those of us who loved Edge for our kids, were fine with checkouts, and had kids with phones...
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    Kids Club Age Change

    Wholeheartedly agree on open house problem. I think the other big fix would be to have more targeted programming which it seems they are going to start with the 3-4 year olds. I also wish the counselors would do more to engage and encourage the kids to participate in the activities geared to...
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    Provide your positive feedback on the Edge

    My oldest is pretty introverted and the Edge was his favorite kid space. The programming felt more age appropriate (my words not his) and he made actual friends while hanging out together with counselor led activities that didn’t compete with a random 4 year throwing a fit trying to play along...
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    October 13th, 2023 - 13-Night South Pacific Cruise from Honolulu to Sydney

    We did a private tour in American Samoa that it seemed like at least 25% of the ship went through. I enjoyed it, BUT it was very reasonably priced. I might have had a different opinion if DCL priced. They don’t have a very developed tourism industry so the majority of the guides weren’t regular...
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    1st ever cruise (wonder down under)

    We just did the HI to Sydney cruise which was less crowded but for such a long cruise and one with so few kids, I was surprised at some of the character lines. One note, you don’t have to wait together with a toddler (no one wants that). It’s fine if one parent wants to grab a book or a drink...
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    Cash tips or Electronic?

    Yes, it’s more of a hassle to have cash. Everything they purchase on board is electronic through their accounts, they don’t have access to traditional banks so any cash they have they need to deposit using the ship’s purser, who has limited hours and requires standing in a long line. Most of...
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    Calling all teachers! I need advice please

    I’m sure it’s different everywhere but here an excused absence means you can make up the assignment/test you missed, an unexcused absence means you get a zero in any assignment/test given or due when you are out. Additionally an unexcused absence means you cannot participate in sports/extra...
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    1820 society

    My nieces experience (this was pre-CoVid so not as recent) was that it was wide open. It was a general meet here at X time and had a counselor to get things started. However it wasn’t an organized checking of KTTW or IDs. Most of their activities were going to adult shows/bars and sitting together.
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    The Caribbean vs Europe

    Everyone varies, but I think 8 is definitely old enough to enjoy and remember Europe. You Want to be smart with the excursion choices (but even the Caribbean has some excursions that are more geared to adults or kids). We started my oldest world traveling at 6 monthes and while the memories...
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    selling a home - questions

    My experience with family that are realtors is that they AREN‘T interested in getting the highest price possible. They are interested in the fastest they can get their money. A $20k decrease in price for example only costs then $600 in commission and the longer a house is on the market the more...
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    selling a home - questions

    Locations really do vary but around here “as is” on a listing means this place has some serious issues (structural/mechanical) and that scares off everyone but the investors. If it’s at the lower end of the market that can definitely be scaring away first time buyers. Dated is okay, dirty...
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    Character Autographs

    There are so many opportunities to see characters through their scheduled times on a 7 day. If you happen to see one walking you can just say great we’ll get their autograph today at 1 pm, or 6, or 10 or tomorrow or the next day. The only ones that are harder are Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Tink...




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