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This would be a short weekend with RQS, and a last chance to prepare for the above cruise. I would need to drop off my bags at RQS's place, and then go home to park my car before going back to RQS's place before cruise day. Any business I needed to take care of before the cruise had to be done now, as I couldn't do it while on the cruise.
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My plans for the Friday before the cruise were to see my doctor, finish my packing for the cruise, and then drive to RQS's place for a "short" weekend. ("Short" means going down on Friday and driving back on Sunday.) The first think on my task list was a doctor's visit. We discussed things I need to do (lose weight, having gained 5 lbs.), as well as getting a prescription for a GLP-1 drug. Well, he put thru the prescription to my local drug store (probably without checking first to see if Medicare covered the drug) and I balked at a $500/month price for the prescription. There is no way that I am going to spend that much on a drug to help me lose weight (and get my Type-2 under better control), and I will tell him so when I see him just before Xmas.
Next on my list of things to do was getting money from the bank, as I'll need some folding money to take with me when sailing between the islands. (Now, I have to get small bills, so that I can make buy small value things in ports.) That took place without problems, as I got to the bank before the ATM shut down before weekly replenishment.
Finally, it was time for me to drive to Queens. I was out the door by 2:30, and I made good time until I reached the Van Wyck Expressway. There, traffic slowed to a standstill without reason. So, I bailed, and went on local streets to keep moving. (If I bail at Jewel Avenue, I pass by a former acquaintance's apartment house - someone who is better lost than found.) I was able to snake through local streets to get to RQS's place, and asked RQS to meet me where I parked to unload all the stuff I had with me.
Once back at RQS's place and having a chance to rest, we ordered a pizza and relaxed for the rest of the evening.
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Saturday came, and we walked to the supermarket to take care of food shopping that will last RQS until the day we leave on our cruise. I pointed out the Porterhouse Steak that we both drooled over, then selected the salmon we had for dinner. (This was the first time that RQS did everything right - the salmon was perfectly cooked, and the rice was tasty; She gets in her cooking practice when I'm around, and I'm sure to always show my appreciation for her efforts.)
After dinner, RQS finished up most of her packing, and we were able to relax again. Both of us were exhausted from what went on during the prior week, and we were glad to have each other to relax with.
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On Sunday, I had to go home to take care of things. I had an Amazon package being delivered, and I needed a break - I'll be with RQS for almost 2 weeks, and wanted some alone time that I couldn't get when she's around.
Neither of us got moving until noon. I took my time getting showered and dressed, as I didn't want to rush home. RQS had to drop off some goods in a donation bin, and then pick up prescriptions at the drug store. So, I dropped her off at 3:30, and was home before 5. It was nice to be home, and tomorrow I'll likely book a cruise on NCL that will give me double loyalty points and take care of the "gratuities" as part of the fare. If I can couple this with another discount, this cruise will be relatively cheap - which is important, as I'll be the one paying for everything.
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I woke up early on Monday, alone in my bed and I'm glad I did - I was about to get some calls from my doctor's office to schedule a test, and then a call from the lab which was to perform the test. By the time noon came around, I was tired again, and took a nap.
For those of my readers who are unfamiliar with the description of my apartment, the place needs to have windows open in cooler weather, as I get too much heat. (There is a flaw in my building's design - the central heating core runs through my apartment and the apartment below me. Being on the top floor, I get extra warmth both from a Southern exposure and from the heating core.) So, I feel that my nap was triggered by the apartment's warmth. But I digress....
When I felt rested, I got online and booked a cruise, this time solely at my expense. It was a long delayed treat for RQS. All she has to do is correct her loyalty awards number, and we both get our credits for this cruise....
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Since I'll be too busy over the next couple of days, the next post here will be the start of my latest cruise related entries....
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