CGTLH Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: Also I hate it when people assume my brother and I are a couple. Note: Don't sit next to each other when dining. Same thing happened the other night at Chops with out waiter. SpeedNoodles, WAAAYTOOO, Big Tule and 4 others 1 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 @CGTLHWhen we went to Egypt it happened every day. When they found out we were siblings they would ask my brother to marry me. Apparently I am worth 5 alabaster statues, 2 small pyramids and 1 large pyramid. ellcee, Skigoofy, barbeyg and 7 others 7 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 24 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Alan with a birthday cake for my mother. Alan the previous night had asked what her preference would be for a cake. In discussion with @AshleyDillo I had initially said white cake with a lemon filling. Just to verify I had asked our mother what she'd like as her "surprise" cake. Shockingly my initial hunch was correct and shortly later the WhatsApp message was sent to Alan, with a minor addition. 24 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: I will let sake bomb failure share his photos because I didn't manage to take any. Some how after polishing off a Gentleman Jack and diet, Spicy Okinawa, a Kirin, and carafe of sake in the span of two hours. I managed to get some respectable pictures of the cake. As you might be able to tell she has a thing for flamingos. That was a surprise touch I had asked for. Next up the cross cut and remains after sharing with our table mates and other crew members that had gathered around. Cake was spot on to what was thought of. Kudos to the pastry chef that made it possible. MamaShark, Jax, MaryS and 10 others 9 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Then after we wrapped up dinner Chef Roy came out with his cell phone with his wife Marilyn on FaceTime. After I took the phone away from her ear and showed her it was a video call she was excited to get to say hello to her old crew friend again. Room service delivered the leftover cake to our room about 5 minutes after we got back to the cabin. Room service came back a few minutes later after that- this time with the cake wrapped in plastic. Jax, MamaShark, starbrat and 4 others 2 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Wow what awesome memories. Congrats for a perfect trip so far and many more to come. barbeyg and AshleyDillo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 This is so fun to keep up with. AshleyDillo and barbeyg 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 8 hours ago, CGTLH said: That is one cool cake! Love it! Traveler and AshleyDillo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Alan did put up a couple decorations in the room. @CGTLH tag, you're it. SpeedNoodles and MamaShark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 11 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: @CGTLHWhen we went to Egypt it happened every day. When they found out we were siblings they would ask my brother to marry me. Apparently I am worth 5 alabaster statues, 2 small pyramids and 1 large pyramid. Oh.....I'll bet if he had held out he could have gotten at LEAST 2 large pyramids ! Ampurp85, Jax, AshleyDillo and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 What a great birthday cake. Alan is a gem. I have never had him as a Genie but I've heard only good things about him...and now, even more. @CGTLHyou may be a sake bomb failure, but you have the rest of the drink repertoire down very well ! ellcee, AshleyDillo and SpeedNoodles 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewtastic86 Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 I love live blogs! LOL This one is a good one! It's hard to get any work done because I am living vicariously through your cruise! Enjoy!!! I cannot wait for our February Anthem SC cruise!!! It is our first so I am even more excited lol. AshleyDillo, Jax, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said: Alan did put up a couple decorations in the room. @CGTLH tag, you're it. Time for the photos of decorations. Figured since I had the laptop busted out and now connected to WiFi I'd be fancy and do some processing work with the photos. Heading back to the room it solidified the flamingo note was taken well. Rounding the hall to the living room area we were greeted some "Happy Birthday" decorations hanging from the ceiling. Closeup of the items that were placed on the table, no idea why the Michigan State cup was given as a gift. Moving the gifts away for a better view of our flamingo friend. Waiting on the bed was a cake made by our suite attendant. It was nice, but a bit dry. sammy79, Srp431, Traveler and 13 others 8 1 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 This morning we are docked in St. Maarten. No real plans to do anything. I believe this island is on my itinerary again at least 4 times over the next 6 months, so I don't feel like I would be missing out if I let my laziness keep me from getting off the ship. You would think I would have learned not to take it for granted over these past 18 months. Skigoofy, PPPJJ-GCVAB, SpeedNoodles and 7 others 5 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Alan stopped by for a visit and chatted with us for a good 20 minutes. He will be on this ship until December 12 and he did say he would be coming back to Allure to take her to Texas. Alan has never been to Texas and has no idea what to expect. SpeedNoodles, Jax and MamaShark 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 IF (big IF) we are allowed to cruise in Nov (11-21-21) we are on Allure in SC...so MAYbe we'll finally get to meet Alan. This cruise is a western Carrib so doesn't go anywhere near St. Thomas, The Bahamas or Coco Cay. There is really no reason to restrict this cruise to vaxxed only but I'm sure they will. This is the second leg of a B2B on Allure (11-14 and 11-21). Right now we're not permitted to do B2B either so that reduces the chances of our getting on EITHER one of these cruises. Oh well....still booked. Not giving up yet. Jax, Tiffeven, Ampurp85 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 We are up at Coastal Kitchen for a lunch with a view. Vision is anchored somewhere out there. SpeedNoodles, WAAAYTOOO, sammy79 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 So pretty - I cannot wait to get back to SXM. Theoretically we'll be there end of January next year and I can't wait. Oddly enough, I might be most excited about finally buying one of those framed Star Wars script pages that I passed on the last time I was there. AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairlynew Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 I'm really enjoying this. It sounds like ya'll are having fun. I will be on Allure in January in Sky Class. I will have the drink package, so the lack of free drinks doesn't bother me that much, but I would like to be able to get a drink in the suite lounge outside "happy hour". Do you know if they will serving drinks that you pay for? AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 27 minutes ago, Fairlynew said: Do you know if they will serving drinks that you pay for? I don't know for sure since the policy won't kick in until the next cruise. I would assume the bar would remain open to serve Coastal Kitchen. The drinks that used to be complimentary during the day for suite guests may no longer be complimentary outside of happy hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 2pm is afternoon snack delivery time. It was the same chicken wings, tenders and fries. At least this time we were in the room when it was delivered..might as well enjoy them while they're hot. Coastal Kitchen lunch was so 30 minutes ago. They still don't have buffalo sauce down. They use a sticky, sweet heat version on the wings rather than a spicy, vinegar based sauce. I don't believe I have managed to come across a ship that has been able to nail that flavor profile. cruisellama, MamaShark, ellcee and 2 others 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 The show cast is working out in the aquatheater. My mother insists she is enjoying the view of St. Maarten. Her view: Jax, MamaShark, Skigoofy and 10 others 1 1 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Rusty..I mean Rhapsody of the Seas is pulling in next to us..assuming for supplies. sammy79, WAAAYTOOO, MamaShark and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 18 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Rusty..I mean Rhapsody of the Seas is pulling in next to us..assuming for supplies. Oh, interesting - Rhapsody hasn't been cleared to sail yet, right? AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 hour ago, KLA said: Oh, interesting - Rhapsody hasn't been cleared to sail yet, right? Not yet. She is still next to us. We should be sailing away soon. They already did all aboard. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Catch ya later, St. Maarten! KLA, Jax and SpeedNoodles 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Good timing to be on a cruise! Home is about where that first S in the path is. SpeedNoodles, MamaShark and KLA 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Obligatory sunset photo WAAAYTOOO, SpeedNoodles, KLA and 6 others 4 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Another dinner, another tableside chat sesh with Alan. He was able to reserve us a meeting tomorrow morning in the Suite Lounge with a NextCruise representative, cuz YOLO Book It! We are going to schedule breakfast delivery to wake us up in time for this. We got our requested table at our requested time with our requested waitress at Giovannis this time and I breathed a sigh of relief. There was no meltdown when my mother's filet came out too rare twice when she ordered it medium rare. She was finally satisfied when it came back medium. But ordering it as medium would mean it might come out overdone . My filet was a perfect medium rare (still too rare for her as I did originally offer to trade). The filet is as good as Coastal Kitchen's. I still have to try the one at Chops and the one at Coco Beach Club to complete Le Tour de Boeuf for this cruise. Later on this evening is some late night comedy for my brother and I and I'm guessing people watching or sleeping on the room balcony for my mother. Lovetocruise2002, sammy79, SebagoSue and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 The Genies reserved seating in the comedy club. You can be the unlucky folks front and center to get picked on or opt to sneak in a back of the room seat like us. Lovetocruise2002, WAAAYTOOO, ellcee and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 I’m so with you on sitting in the back for the Comedy show. No way do I want to be human fodder for everyone’s entertainment. ellcee, AshleyDillo, SebagoSue and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Today is another port day where we likely will not get off the ship. Welcome to St. Thomas. MamaShark, Jax and Tiffeven 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Celebrity Equinox is blocking our view of the port. Rude. MaryS, Tiffeven, Skigoofy and 5 others 1 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Good morning - beautiful day to relax by the pool! AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, KLA said: Good morning - beautiful day to relax by the pool! Apparently you don't know me or my family KLA, SebagoSue, Tiffeven and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Apparently Equinox was originally supposed to be in Antigua today and St. Thomas was a medical diversion. Hoping the best. MamaShark and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Apparently Equinox was originally supposed to be in Antigua today and St. Thomas was a medical diversion. Hoping the best. Note to self: don't get sick in Antigua. AlmondFarmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 16 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Note to self: don't get sick in Antigua. Likely cheaper and easier logistically for Royal to arrange a private jet home from St. Thomas. MamaShark and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaShark Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Wow you can actually see the Pool Deck! The closest we get is usually the view from a heavenly perch in the Coastal Kitchen. Your pics look like a place one might be tempted to arrange a semi private morning lap (the moment the pool opens) or even have poolside brunch delivered with so few people on board. I’ve never seen breathing room like this except windy coolish days when almost nobody wants in. Any sightings of the Suite Deck tub? WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 33 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Apparently you don't know me or my family HAHA! Listen - When I think "empty ship day" I think "ALL THE CHAIRS ARE MINE" or "Pool deck or Solarium?" WAAAYTOOO, nhilding10, ellcee and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Snacky time. Alan sent a message asking what we wanted for snack today and we requested fruit and cheese and some bacon wrapped jalapeno stuffed chicken from Sabor. 20-30 minutes after it was confirmed the doorbell rang. ellcee, sammy79, starbrat and 6 others 6 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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