3 minutes ago, rambo said:

1.  Dinners are solid.  I guess it depends on what cruise line you're on.  Most of the time you're eating a quick breakfast and getting off the ship.  Nothing spectacular.

2.  I agree.  Secrets that we have stayed at have some fantastic options for dinners all different restaurants (French, Italian, Hibachi, Seafood, Steak).  Far and away above cruise ship food.  Also have sit down options for breakfast and lunch which are all good.  Then the rooms have big jacuzzi tubs, big showers, 24/7 room service included, ocean view balcony with a jacuzzi if you want to spend a little more.  And multiple pools, some quiet, some party, ocean view, etc...  Server bringing you drinks (tip them $5 and they'll be your best friend since tips are included in the package price).  I like to be pampered when I go on a vacation.

All inclusives are great too. We did Mexico that way when we went to Cozumel. I tipped the bartender well on the first night and he always had a different aged scotch for me every night to try (the really good stuff not available to the general guests). 

1 minute ago, Phillyterp85 said:

I wasn’t a big cruise guy until I went on two of them with my wife’s family, and they were a blast.  I think it depends on the cruise line and the destination.

We did an Alaskan cruise with Princess Cruise Line and it was phenomenal.  I want to go again.  Food was outstanding.  Entertainment was great.  And the sights were incredible.  Unlike Caribbean cruises where you’re out at sea for days with nothing around but ocean, for this you are along coast line, so you have ever changing awesome views.  Whales, otters, giant fish, and all sorts of stuff swimming along the boat.   And the excursions are awesome.  We took a helicopter to ride to a glacier (I think it was Mendenhall glacier) and got to walk along it, drink the glacier water (best damn water I’ve ever had lol).  It was really an awesome experience.  So much different than the typical carribean cruise.

Princess was the line we went on for Europe. It was really good. We did Alaska with Disney and we were floored by how good the service was. While Disney of course is geared toward kids they have so much for adults to do in the evenings. I did a scotch tasting one night, and a cognac tasting another night. They had a really good piano bar that I hung out at after the kiddos were asleep. 

Bunch of circle-jerking a-holes, blatantly lying about things IN THIS THREAD.

@mr_hunt it was his opinion. Not CNN. Here's the chain:

 

 

 

so yeah, F you guys.  You sit in here acting like you know any more than the rest of us about the long term risks of these particular vaccines and then look down on people who say FIGHT OBESITY SINCE WE KNOW IT IS THE TRUE KILLER NOBODY TALKS ABOUT!  

And then F'ing lie about it. 

 

 

Yeah. I guess I just do vacations differently. Even pre-COVID, the idea of being around that many other people...yeesh. 

I start to get a little crazy on a boat when I can't see land so I have no desire to do it.  Let alone, the boarding and un boarding.  I don't even like flying and rarely do it sober.  Even at 6 am I'm guzzling something back to get me on the thing.  Once on, I'm Ok.  I did take a 2 1/2 hr. high speed ferry across Lake Michigan 2 years ago just to see if I could do the not seeing land thing.  That is one big arse lake.  So glad is was smooth that day as well.  People would tell me stories of going on some rough crossings.

1 minute ago, IFB DOG said:

Bunch of circle-jerking a-holes, blatantly lying about things IN THIS THREAD.

@mr_hunt it was his opinion. Not CNN. Here's the chain:

 

 

 

so yeah, F you guys.  You sit in here acting like you know any more than the rest of us about the long term risks of these particular vaccines and then look down on people who say FIGHT OBESITY SINCE WE KNOW IT IS THE TRUE KILLER NOBODY TALKS ABOUT!  

And then F'ing lie about it. 

 

 

5 minutes ago, Gannan said:

Yep. Triggered, that's it.

I guess it triggered all you fat Fcs when I said to lose weight?

On 3/13/2021 at 3:40 PM, JohnSnowsHair said:

I considered getting a peloton but I'm a bit concerned it'll become an expensive towel rack. I've never been able to consistently work out indoors at home. I can do the bikes at the gym, but that's in the context of a broader workout and it's easier to get into the working out frame of mind there. So many distractions at home.

I understand you can get the peloton program independent of the bike. Might look into that, and if I'm able to get myself hooked I'll be less apprehensive about buying the full deal.

late to this, but you can pick up a magnetic heavy fly weight spin bike for a few hundred bucks on Amazon, get a tablet and the peloton app, and come out much cheaper than the actual peloton. You can get cadence sensors to put on the pedals, as well, so you know where you’re at in relation to where the instructor wants you to be. 

Just now, IFB DOG said:

Yep. Triggered, that's it.

I guess it triggered all you fat Fcs when I said to lose weight?

Fat guy who went to third tier business school lectures people on obesity and the medical risks of a vaccine.

2021 in a nutshell.

2 minutes ago, IFB DOG said:

Bunch of circle-jerking a-holes, blatantly lying about things IN THIS THREAD.

@mr_hunt it was his opinion. Not CNN. Here's the chain:

 

 

 

so yeah, F you guys.  You sit in here acting like you know any more than the rest of us about the long term risks of these particular vaccines and then look down on people who say FIGHT OBESITY SINCE WE KNOW IT IS THE TRUE KILLER NOBODY TALKS ABOUT!  

And then F'ing lie about it. 

 

 

Are you sure you are not just angry because you have high cholesterol?  They make meds for that too.  Were you prescribed anything?

4 minutes ago, IFB DOG said:

Bunch of circle-jerking a-holes, blatantly lying about things IN THIS THREAD.

@mr_hunt it was his opinion. Not CNN. Here's the chain:

 

 

 

so yeah, F you guys.  You sit in here acting like you know any more than the rest of us about the long term risks of these particular vaccines and then look down on people who say FIGHT OBESITY SINCE WE KNOW IT IS THE TRUE KILLER NOBODY TALKS ABOUT!  

And then F'ing lie about it. 

 

 

My opinion: Trumpbots should be forced to vaccinate

Fact: 47% of Trumptards don't want the vaccine

 

3 minutes ago, DiPros said:

I start to get a little crazy on a boat when I can't see land so I have no desire to do it.  Let alone, the boarding and un boarding.  I don't even like flying and rarely do it sober.  Even at 6 am I'm guzzling something back to get me on the thing.  Once on, I'm Ok.  I did take a 2 1/2 hr. high speed ferry across Lake Michigan 2 years ago just to see if I could do the not seeing land thing.  That is one big arse lake.  So glad is was smooth that day as well.  People would tell me stories of going on some rough crossings.

Anytime you’re on the lakes make sure to listen to some Gordon Lightfoot. Always puts me at ease when I’m on a boat. 

Just now, Bill said:

late to this, but you can pick up a magnetic heavy fly weight spin bike for a few hundred bucks on Amazon, get a tablet and the peloton app, and come out much cheaper than the actual peloton. You can get cadence sensors to put on the pedals, as well, so you know where you’re at in relation to where the instructor wants you to be. 

When I have had to stay at a hotel without a Peloton, I'll try and use the app to take the classes. You can get close by guessing on cadence and resistance. 

Still prefer the bike itself though to get the measurements (output, TSS, etc.) so I can track performance.

Just now, DiPros said:

Are you sure you are not just angry because you have high cholesterol?  They make meds for that too.  Were you prescribed anything?

Probably  Hydroxychloroquine from Dr MY pillow

6 minutes ago, DiPros said:

Are you sure you are not just angry because you have high cholesterol?  They make meds for that too.  Were you prescribed anything?

Atorvastatin and Vascepa while shedding weight and changing my diet.  

though, the numbers dropped instantly when I stopped eating eggs twice a day.

3 minutes ago, mr_hunt said:

he just said himself that it was on cnn, so....   maybe you and @Joe Shades 73 can argue about that. i really don't care. 

 

And I put a link to Forbes article

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2021/03/11/here-are-the-groups-who-dont-want-a-vaccine-and-trump-voters-are-near-top/?sh=567109554947

 

Republican men: 49%.

Trump supporters: 47%.

Republicans: 41%.

White men without a college degree: 40%.

White evangelicals: 38%.

People under 45: 37%.

Latinos: 37%.

Rural Americans: 36%.

Generation Z and Millennials: 36%.

Independent men: 36%.

 

1 minute ago, Joe Shades 73 said:

And I put a link to Forbes article

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2021/03/11/here-are-the-groups-who-dont-want-a-vaccine-and-trump-voters-are-near-top/?sh=567109554947

 

yeah..i posted part of that article the other day.  i lost track of what ifb is even queefing about at this point.   

3 minutes ago, vikas83 said:

Yeah. I guess I just do vacations differently. Even pre-COVID, the idea of being around that many other people...yeesh. 

Not only being crammed with a lot of people but you're on a schedule.  My life is a schedule.  Vacation is an escape from that.  All inclusive you move at your leisure. 

8 minutes ago, Gannan said:

 

8 minutes ago, vikas83 said:

Fat guy who went to third tier business school lectures people on obesity and the medical risks of a vaccine.

2021 in a nutshell.

Ignorant posters on the EMB lecture people on the idiocy of not taking an EMERGENCY-Use Authorization only drug.

If catching COVID doesn't constitute an emergency for most people under 50 or not obese, then why would I take a vaccine for it...? 

 

And, yeah, personal responsibility. Working out, eating better.

 

Tell me, why are 90% of deaths in countries with obesity rates over 40%? 

10 minutes ago, IFB DOG said:

Atorvastatin and Vascepa while shedding weight and changing my diet.  

though, the numbers dropped instantly when I stopped eating eggs twice a day.

Of course. It had nothing to do with the medication lowering the levels.  Best of luck to you

14 minutes ago, Joe Shades 73 said:

And I put a link to Forbes article

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2021/03/11/here-are-the-groups-who-dont-want-a-vaccine-and-trump-voters-are-near-top/?sh=567109554947

 

 

Nowhere in that article states that we should ban people from travel or work. That was YOUR commentary.  Dusch. 

9 minutes ago, vikas83 said:

When I have had to stay at a hotel without a Peloton, I'll try and use the app to take the classes. You can get close by guessing on cadence and resistance. 

Still prefer the bike itself though to get the measurements (output, TSS, etc.) so I can track performance.

Have you upgraded our bike or do you still have the original?  Kind of annoyed they came out with the upgraded versions like within a year of when we purchased.

 

For the cruise conversation - no thanks, and I love being on a boat.  I love sailing and I love being on the water.  But with a bunch of cattle being herded all over the place no thanks.  We chartered a private sailing trip on our honeymoon and that was amaze.  Visited a bunch of tiny archipelago islands in the Adriatic off the coast of Croatia.  There are so many places to see and spend quality time at immersed into the local culture that spending a majority of the time in a hotel floating around doesn't seem appealing.  I mean if it's a private yacht off the coast of Greece or something though count me in.  All inclusives kind of suck too.  paco loves them because he can eat and drink all day and not think - I don't mind sitting on the beach all day being served cocktails while I catch up on some Hemingway, but if I had to choose, I'd prefer traveling to new countries or citiies and exploring. 

8 minutes ago, DiPros said:

Of course. It had nothing to do with the medication lowering the levels.  Best of luck to you

I hadn't even picked up the prescription yet, but thanks.  It was still high well, dangerous - 400+.  Over 100 is high. Over 250 is dangerous.   But I went on a Thursday and then immediately on a Monday because she thought the lab screwed up.  Nope, it was me. 

1 minute ago, binkybink77 said:

Have you upgraded our bike or do you still have the original?  Kind of annoyed they came out with the upgraded versions like within a year of when we purchased.

 

For the cruise conversation - no thanks, and I love being on a boat.  I love sailing and I love being on the water.  But with a bunch of cattle being herded all over the place no thanks.  We chartered a private sailing trip on our honeymoon and that was amaze.  Visited a bunch of tiny archipelago islands in the Adriatic off the coast of Croatia.  There are so many places to see and spend quality time at immersed into the local culture that spending a majority of the time in a hotel floating around doesn't seem appealing.  I mean if it's a private yacht off the coast of Greece or something though count me in.  All inclusives kind of suck too.  paco loves them because he can eat and drink all day and not think - I don't mind sitting on the beach all day being served cocktails while I catch up on some Hemingway, but if I had to choose, I'd prefer traveling to new countries or citiies and exploring. 

Waiting on delivery of my new bike -- should get by the end of the month. I've worn the old one out. Was the wife's birthday gift to me (which I requested).

We are the inverse of that commercial.

1 minute ago, IFB DOG said:

I hadn't even picked up the prescription yet, but thanks.  It was still high well, dangerous - 400+.  Over 100 is high. Over 250 is dangerous.   But I went on a Thursday and then immediately on a Monday because she thought the lab screwed up.  Nope, it was me. 

Your cholesterol was over 400? Holy hell -- how are you alive? What was the LDL?