Aha, that explains some of the quiet, maybe.  I looked around in general for mention of people going ont his cruise several months ago, but hadn't done it since.  Funny partI've been to that web site many times.   Thanks for letting us know.  I'll make a note of that time & I'll look you up on FB.

oh good. I'm glad you got it all sorted out.    Yeah, we'll have to think of something.  I tend to be reluctant to post room #s etc. on boards that can be read by anyone who happens upon it.  I do have completely disposable email addresses that I can use to help with such things, though.   Ah, ok I just ...

   It's amazing how I'm so into my tech toys, yet for some things I still just want my paper!  That and...Faith, trust & Pixie Dust!  ;)  I feel almost funny now not packing a costume for this cruise.  :P   They are waiting for a part for my AC, so I'm glad I don't need to start packing ...

 I've been dealing with a few more personal minor disasters.  Car repairs etc. and now my AC compressor flat out died after only 4 years and it's 90 degrees in my house, but I what I need for the trip aside from getting something taken in and some dry cleaning and I SO look forward to pretending this stuff doen't exist for a ...

 Wow, I wonder why they quoted you so much for the HGI.  Unless I just happen to be going a cheaper week.  Could be, I guess. 

Just to let you know, we chose the Hilton Garden Inn in Ybor.  I think it's supposed to be technically more in than the Hampton, but anyway, online it shows only the package with one night included of parking, but there is a 5 night one and additional nights are discounted to $7.  I had to call to book that one.  It also ...

 That's what I've read.  Wait times.  When I first booked it wasn't an option.  When I heard about the new flexible plan, I had considered it, but I decided that the scheduled time worked out pretty well on the last cruise and it had some advantages.  Plus there's that whole thing about different people to ...

 Thanks.  Well, I suppose i'll have to try it and if I don't like it this time I'll just have to improvise.  I'll definitely be bringing bottled water with me.  I always do.  I thought bringing Kirkland bottles into the dining room might be a tad tacky though.  :P   That's one handy things ...

 If I can poke my nose in here for a moment...  I've heard a lot of talk in this thread about the tap water.  Normally I won't drink it, but on my last cruise I drank tap water with dinner every night and I was surprisingly pleased with it.  I've heard that is because of the process ships use to get their ...

 Well, i've never been all that mature :P  I called to make sure the price hadn't gone down, because I personally love a deal and see no glory in paying more for something than I have to.  Turns out it has gone up $400 for my September Cruise.  We do prefer to be a bit more spur of the moment in booking our vacations, ...