Jax

We are on route to the JW Marriott at the Galleria in Houston. 
I booked through Blacklane and the communication this morning was good. After a few phone calls with the driver we found each other.
Not happy that the company sent vehicle details with license plate only to find out a different vehicle and license plate was sent.  This made finding the vehicle more difficult. Plus there is a lingering smell of dope in the vehicle so I will definitely be following up on this. This wasn’t a cheap ride so smelling dope is not ok. 
Edit: then when we arrive he asks me to go into the app and rate him a 5. 😳🤯  Lindsay says “absolutely” and then turns to me and says “absolutely not”. 😆

It was rushed but we got our luggage out at 6:28am. While the disembarkation process relating to luggage may not seem like much of a change, I definitely felt it this morning. On past cruises we would go to CK and return to the suite where our genie and porter would whisk us and out luggage away. I miss this and it’s GITCC. 
We headed to CK for our last breakfast. The service in CK has been impressive the few times we ate there.  Breakfast was delivered within 5 minutes of placing our order. We met Berty on 17 at the elevator bank where he had secured a priority elevator. He accompanied us through facial recognition and to our luggage. I am glad it was a small holding area for star class luggage because none of the luggage was grouped together. We said goodbyes; I may have been clinging to Berty reluctant to lose his genie powers. lol More on Berty in my recap but suffice it to say he is one of a kind. 💜 From Berty picking us up on 17 to  the curb took 10 minutes at most.  Very quick.  
 

Happening now  
End of 3rd Quarter 23-3 Texans 

Happening now  
End of 3rd Quarter 23-3 Texans 

We are on route to the JW Marriott at the Galleria in Houston. 
I booked through Blacklane and the communication this morning was good. After a few phone calls with the driver we found each other.
Not happy that the company sent vehicle details with license plate only to find out a different vehicle and license plate was sent.  This made finding the vehicle more difficult. Plus there is a lingering smell of dope in the vehicle so I will definitely be following up on this. This wasn’t a cheap ride so smelling dope is not ok. 
Edit: then when we arrive he asks me to go into the app and rate him a 5. 😳🤯  Lindsay says “absolutely” and then turns to me and says “absolutely not”. 😆

It was rushed but we got our luggage out at 6:28am. While the disembarkation process relating to luggage may not seem like much of a change, I definitely felt it this morning. On past cruises we would go to CK and return to the suite where our genie and porter would whisk us and out luggage away. I miss this and it’s GITCC. 
We headed to CK for our last breakfast. The service in CK has been impressive the few times we ate there.  Breakfast was delivered within 5 minutes of placing our order. We met Berty on 17 at the elevator bank where he had secured a priority elevator. He accompanied us through facial recognition and to our luggage. I am glad it was a small holding area for star class luggage because none of the luggage was grouped together. We said goodbyes; I may have been clinging to Berty reluctant to lose his genie powers. lol More on Berty in my recap but suffice it to say he is one of a kind. 💜 From Berty picking us up on 17 to  the curb took 10 minutes at most.  Very quick.  
 

We arrived at JW Marriott about 9:20am and were given the option of an early checkin. There was a fee but it was worth it as we did not want to leave luggage, purse and passports with the hotel when we go to the NFL game.  
We were surprised with a room upgrade. 🙌🙌  I couldn’t get pictures of the room quick enough before the guys crashed. Reyd is sleeping on the bed and Lindsay is sprawled out on the couch. 🤦‍♀️😂 and we need to leave for the game soon.  
I booked a club level room thinking it would be a place we could relax until our room was ready. Then we booked the NFL game but we will still make good use out of the lounge.  

We arrived at JW Marriott about 9:20am and were given the option of an early checkin. There was a fee but it was worth it as we did not want to leave luggage, purse and passports with the hotel when we go to the NFL game.  
We were surprised with a room upgrade. 🙌🙌  I couldn’t get pictures of the room quick enough before the guys crashed. Reyd is sleeping on the bed and Lindsay is sprawled out on the couch. 🤦‍♀️😂 and we need to leave for the game soon.  
I booked a club level room thinking it would be a place we could relax until our room was ready. Then we booked the NFL game but we will still make good use out of the lounge.  

We are on route to the JW Marriott at the Galleria in Houston. 
I booked through Blacklane and the communication this morning was good. After a few phone calls with the driver we found each other.
Not happy that the company sent vehicle details with license plate only to find out a different vehicle and license plate was sent.  This made finding the vehicle more difficult. Plus there is a lingering smell of dope in the vehicle so I will definitely be following up on this. This wasn’t a cheap ride so smelling dope is not ok. 
Edit: then when we arrive he asks me to go into the app and rate him a 5. 😳🤯  Lindsay says “absolutely” and then turns to me and says “absolutely not”. 😆

It was rushed but we got our luggage out at 6:28am. While the disembarkation process relating to luggage may not seem like much of a change, I definitely felt it this morning. On past cruises we would go to CK and return to the suite where our genie and porter would whisk us and out luggage away. I miss this and it’s GITCC. 
We headed to CK for our last breakfast. The service in CK has been impressive the few times we ate there.  Breakfast was delivered within 5 minutes of placing our order. We met Berty on 17 at the elevator bank where he had secured a priority elevator. He accompanied us through facial recognition and to our luggage. I am glad it was a small holding area for star class luggage because none of the luggage was grouped together. We said goodbyes; I may have been clinging to Berty reluctant to lose his genie powers. lol More on Berty in my recap but suffice it to say he is one of a kind. 💜 From Berty picking us up on 17 to  the curb took 10 minutes at most.  Very quick.  
 

I didn’t realize they have changed the luggage disembarkation process.  I don’t like this AT ALL.  I will be keeping my luggage with me.  Period.  If I don’t get porter assistance - oh well.  I lug my luggage off when I’m GenPop and I will continue to do so.  

Our last supper was in 150 CP.  It was originally planned for Jaime’s but since Lindsay was recovering from his lunch at Turquoise Bay he only had soup.  It’s probably my least favorite specialty restaurant with the exception of Wonderland but the others in the group really wanted to go back so I took one for the team.  It always seems to be consistent with service and food quality. Tonight was no exception. Everything was 10/10 and they even brought a sugar free dessert for my friend. Random thought tonight at supper: this will be the last zero bill I get. 

Emerald Free Play
Since reaching Emerald we learned about the $6 free play in the casino. I thought it would be fun to use it. Well tonight is the last night so it’s use it or lose it.  Reyd had turned his $6 into $62 so far. 🙌🏻 Lindsay’s status is unknown as I am in the suite packing. Wish them luck. 

We are on route to the JW Marriott at the Galleria in Houston. 
I booked through Blacklane and the communication this morning was good. After a few phone calls with the driver we found each other.
Not happy that the company sent vehicle details with license plate only to find out a different vehicle and license plate was sent.  This made finding the vehicle more difficult. Plus there is a lingering smell of dope in the vehicle so I will definitely be following up on this. This wasn’t a cheap ride so smelling dope is not ok. 
Edit: then when we arrive he asks me to go into the app and rate him a 5. 😳🤯  Lindsay says “absolutely” and then turns to me and says “absolutely not”. 😆

It was rushed but we got our luggage out at 6:28am. While the disembarkation process relating to luggage may not seem like much of a change, I definitely felt it this morning. On past cruises we would go to CK and return to the suite where our genie and porter would whisk us and out luggage away. I miss this and it’s GITCC. 
We headed to CK for our last breakfast. The service in CK has been impressive the few times we ate there.  Breakfast was delivered within 5 minutes of placing our order. We met Berty on 17 at the elevator bank where he had secured a priority elevator. He accompanied us through facial recognition and to our luggage. I am glad it was a small holding area for star class luggage because none of the luggage was grouped together. We said goodbyes; I may have been clinging to Berty reluctant to lose his genie powers. lol More on Berty in my recap but suffice it to say he is one of a kind. 💜 From Berty picking us up on 17 to  the curb took 10 minutes at most.  Very quick.  
 

I knew it was a stretch but I asked Berty if I could get a dish from Jaime’s delivered to 150. I know, crazy right, especially at the fanciest restaurant. And in my defense I did say not to ask if it would break protocol or insult anyone. It was the only genie request I have ever made that was declined by the host.  😆Gotta love Berty; he said he could order me a dish to our suite. 💜💜 Instead I had him send me 2 bowls of popcorn for a snack. 

It was rushed but we got our luggage out at 6:28am. While the disembarkation process relating to luggage may not seem like much of a change, I definitely felt it this morning. On past cruises we would go to CK and return to the suite where our genie and porter would whisk us and out luggage away. I miss this and it’s GITCC. 
We headed to CK for our last breakfast. The service in CK has been impressive the few times we ate there.  Breakfast was delivered within 5 minutes of placing our order. We met Berty on 17 at the elevator bank where he had secured a priority elevator. He accompanied us through facial recognition and to our luggage. I am glad it was a small holding area for star class luggage because none of the luggage was grouped together. We said goodbyes; I may have been clinging to Berty reluctant to lose his genie powers. lol More on Berty in my recap but suffice it to say he is one of a kind. 💜 From Berty picking us up on 17 to  the curb took 10 minutes at most.  Very quick.  
 

This summer on Symphony the paid excursion was done by the tour guide and no questions were answered by an officer. The star class tour on the same cruse was much better.
The Star class tour was done by the Genie and an office came over and explained a lot of things in details.

lol I was just about to google this!  Thanks…

@Jax I fully concur with your assessment of 150 and Wonderland.  They are also my least favorite specialties.  Dan actually loves 150 b/c it has a few exotic meat options (duck, venison, etc.) but there really is nothing for me there.  I used to love it when it was a Michael Schwartz affiliation but not so much now.  I don't leave hungry....but I never look forward to going there.

Our last supper was in 150 CP.  It was originally planned for Jaime’s but since Lindsay was recovering from his lunch at Turquoise Bay he only had soup.  It’s probably my least favorite specialty restaurant with the exception of Wonderland but the others in the group really wanted to go back so I took one for the team.  It always seems to be consistent with service and food quality. Tonight was no exception. Everything was 10/10 and they even brought a sugar free dessert for my friend. Random thought tonight at supper: this will be the last zero bill I get. 

Emerald Free Play
Since reaching Emerald we learned about the $6 free play in the casino. I thought it would be fun to use it. Well tonight is the last night so it’s use it or lose it.  Reyd had turned his $6 into $62 so far. 🙌🏻 Lindsay’s status is unknown as I am in the suite packing. Wish them luck. 

The new changes to the photo process are great! I selected my 100 pics and was immediately able to download them in the app.  Here are some highlights of our shenanigans or as @WAAAYTOOO called us #starclassbehavingbadly. 🤣🤣
One picture is not obvious, so let me know if you see it.  It took me a minute to see what was going on.  🤦‍♀️ I knew something happened because the photographer was laughing.  The 3 photos we now call “crouching tiger hidden dragon” started off with good intentions. The photographer asked Lindsay to crouch and then crouch more. We all assumed our legs wouldn’t show and then we see the end result. 🤣🤣 Pictures can get boring night after night so this kept the guys happy and cooperative.  We have laughed more at some of these picture's and will for years to come.  Our group, has become very recognizable to the photographers. 🤣🤣 A few stopped by as I was picking my 100 just to see them again.  





 

 

Bingo! If you zoom in it’s easier to see. Who carries around Chiclets with them. 🤦‍♀️

Emerald Free Play
Since reaching Emerald we learned about the $6 free play in the casino. I thought it would be fun to use it. Well tonight is the last night so it’s use it or lose it.  Reyd had turned his $6 into $62 so far. 🙌🏻 Lindsay’s status is unknown as I am in the suite packing. Wish them luck.