Thanks, Mark.
My wife's best friend has given birth to four children, and has also passed kidney stones. She always says she'd take childbirth over stones any day.
Anyway, I am currently sitting here in the Champagne bar on the "Royal Promenade" on the fifth deck of the ship (one of the several wi-si spots on the ship). I have a double baileys on the rocks, and some smokes. I'll be joining my wife in the casino a bit later; the kids are out doing the kid program activities (they are having a blast!). Life is good!
We are on our way to Antigua after spending one day in St. Thomas and one day in St. Marteen. So far, the stones have cooperated. No pain... at all, for which I am very thankful. Of course, I hope I did not just jinx myself.
The trip is going wonderfully, we're having a great time, and the cruise is just outstanding! No complains at all. I've taken some great pictures, which I'll post when I get back.
Hope all of you had a great and safe 4th of July.
Juan