Ampurp85 Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 I don't need fb for shenanigans . But you find out a lot that way. I think radiance and Grandeur suffered from the same issue as I could smell sewage smells when I was on Grandeur last January. But being in the casino and solo often allows for you to view the worst of humanity. Personally I think nothing was as bad as the group of 900 on Allure in October 2023. They kicked people off in every port I believe. Jax, asquared17, Cactus527 and 5 others 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 30 Author Report Share Posted March 30 25 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: I don't need fb for shenanigans . But you find out a lot that way. You are a shenanigans magnet for sure! I'm fortunate that I don't get unsolicited conversations from random most of the time..just the way I like it. Although last night when I was walking around the casino this vintage came up to me out of nowhere right up into my face and asked me how to use the slot machines. Before I knew it I was showing her how to set her PIN number and charge to her room. Then she asked me how she gets a drink and I told her to look for the servers as they roamed. Then I offered to get her a drink at the bar and she took me up on the offer OCSC Mike, MaryS, Jax and 10 others 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 I help so many people with charging at the casino. But that's funny about the drink. I have a hard time using all my D+ and prime drinks when I a solo. Sweety, Neesa, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 30 Author Report Share Posted March 30 Loyalty pays... JohnK6404, Cactus527, Jax and 10 others 3 7 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 9 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Loyalty pays... Do they know you want to be healthy or something? We got choc covered strawberries and different types of rice krispie treats last week. Who wants fruit??? AshleyDillo, Sweety, WAAAYTOOO and 4 others 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMeJoe Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Just now, OCSC Mike said: rice krispie treats We got these too last cruise; it's the thought that counts OCSC Mike and SweetPea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 32 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: Do they know you want to be healthy or something? We got choc covered strawberries and different types of rice krispie treats last week. Who wants fruit??? Strawberries are fruit. Neesa, OCSC Mike and Cactus527 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 I love those Fruity Pebbles rice krispy treats ! Ampurp85, SweetPea, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 30 Author Report Share Posted March 30 1 hour ago, OCSC Mike said: Do they know you want to be healthy or something? We got choc covered strawberries and different types of rice krispie treats last week. Who wants fruit??? There's definitely a difference in the quality of offerings on this ship from the Oasis class ships. MDR is consistent but the Windjammer has been very sparse in variety comparatively. We definitely do not see the steak and shrimp you Wonder cruisers saw. Makes me even more excited to get back to Icon. OCSC Mike, JustMeJoe, WAAAYTOOO and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 38 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: There's definitely a difference in the quality of offerings on this ship from the Oasis class ships. MDR is consistent but the Windjammer has been very sparse in variety comparatively. We definitely do not see the steak and shrimp you Wonder cruisers saw. Makes me even more excited to get back to Icon. I noticed the same thing when I was on Radiance last month AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 On 3/28/2024 at 7:13 PM, AshleyDillo said: She is concerned because she was able to get handcuffs on in her carry-on, so she doesn't know what could have been flagged in her suitcase. It's so nice you have a police officer aboard! Neesa, Ampurp85, Cactus527 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 On 3/28/2024 at 8:28 PM, AshleyDillo said: She gave us some story about how she's has a friend onboard and she's gonna toss them into her cabin so the steward will see them..not quite sure what the game is but makes me want to make sure I make dinner every evening Again, this is what i get for responding as i go and not after I've finished reading. However, i don't believe her. She's clearly a UC. Clearly. Neesa, AshleyDillo and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 10 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: Although last night when I was walking around the casino this vintage came up to me out of nowhere right up into my face and asked me how to use the slot machines. Before I knew it I was showing her how to set her PIN number and charge to her room. Then she asked me how she gets a drink and I told her to look for the servers as they roamed. Then I offered to get her a drink at the bar and she took me up on the offer Ok I'm finally caught up, and i still stand by my UC comment! And ha! Give a vintage an inch and they'll take a mile! One time, Batman and i were on a canceled flight. Instead of waiting in line, i called the airline to make sure we were rebooked and had seats together. This vintage came running at me waving her ticket and her phone in my face, saying "now do the same for me! My name is on my ticket and I'd like an aisle seat!" I hadn't hung up with the airline yet, and needless to say "Betty" was my "aunt" and i got her an aisle seat near us on the same flight. AshleyDillo, FionaMG, Cactus527 and 7 others 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 Last night my handcuff beastie didn't show for dinner. Neither did scuba boy (who apparently won 2nd place at the belly flop competition). So it was just chatty Alaska and her new friend that she invited to join us. What killed me last night is Alaska made it a point to sit in the chair next to where handcuffs had sat the first 2 nights so she could talk to her, leaving her new friend on the complete opposite side of the table by herself. Then her friend's salmon was overcooked and that was a whole thing. I think I lost my voice from saying, "Thanks, everything was great" eleventh five hundred times to every random crew member that had to stop by the table because the salmon was dry. Alaska won't eat seafood on cruises because she catches and cooks her own and it is much better, which I don't doubt at all and didn't doubt any of the 10 times she mentioned it Neesa, asquared17, Jax and 11 others 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 You really need to learn the “ cool story bro” expression or extend your hand for a handshake when someone is bragging. Cactus527 and SweetPea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 We are on our final approach to Roatan. I had a brewery tour booked but it got canceled due to a lack of participation so it will be another relaxing port day for me. I may get off and walk around the port shops just because they are super close..but I am also lazy so no promises. I've been to Roatan a handful of times. None of the other tour options looked appealing. I am much less adventurous when I am solo. Neesa, MaryS, Cactus527 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 Just now, GatorCruiser said: You really need to learn the “ cool story bro” expression or extend your hand for a handshake when someone is bragging. I sure as heck asked Alaska last night if she was going to order the chili lime salmon after she told us all about how she won't do cruise ship fish. I'm going to ask her if she tried any of the desserts from the Windjammer tonight. She had a bad experience in the WJ and refuses to set foot in there ever. Sweety, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Neesa and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 2 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: She had a bad experience in the WJ and refuses to set foot in there ever. I'd starve on a smaller ship without the WJ, lol. Jax, asquared17, Lovetocruise2002 and 5 others 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 I remember being sat at an 8top on Freedom last year and being the only person there 2/4 nights. Anyway, that is crazy she stayed in the regular seat she took to be chatty Cathy instead of sitting next to her guest and having a connection. I think most of the Mexican ports are pretty boring if you don't want to do beach or ATV stuff. I love when I can use it as a casino day. Sweety, WAAAYTOOO, AshleyDillo and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 Guess they took Easter off. JohnK6404, asquared17, Sweety and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 I haven't made it down to the port yet...anyone shocked? The port area has changed since I was last here. There appears to be a pool area now! And confirmed a "wet" bar by this stolen FB photo. Must be part of the expansion project...I don't see the lazy river yet. https://roatantourismbureau.com/port-of-roatan Cactus527, OCSC Mike, JohnK6404 and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 What's wrong with this picture MaryS, Ampurp85, Lovetocruise2002 and 5 others 1 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 No Indy for you! You’re trapped on Radiance. WAAAYTOOO, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Lovetocruise2002 and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 35 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: No Indy for you! You’re trapped on Radiance. Please, no. We had an assistant waiter sing Sweet Caroline over the PA at dinner tonight. I've explained that I'm sailing on a different ship next cruise to 3 different people and no one can comprehend. Neesa, MaryS, OCSC Mike and 6 others 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 Meet the soup chef who is getting schooled in the proper way to make butternut squash soup Cactus527, Neesa, Ampurp85 and 8 others 4 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 23 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: What's wrong with this picture I'd just follow the instructions for "Changing Staterooms" and hope for the best ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 On 3/31/2024 at 8:50 AM, AshleyDillo said: Last night my handcuff beastie didn't show for dinner. Neither did scuba boy I can't believe i missed this tidbit. Who else called Handcuffs and Scuba Boy hooking up?! MaryS, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Cactus527 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrinkm Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 43 minutes ago, SweetPea said: I can't believe i missed this tidbit. Who else called Handcuffs and Scuba Boy hooking up?! I can tell which of y'all enjoy watching reality TV... Cactus527, MaryS, Neesa and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted April 1 Author Report Share Posted April 1 I ran into handcuffs in the casino last night. She said she was avoiding chatty Alaska and just couldn't handle another dinner She definitely isn't trying to hook up with scuba boy, though. Jax, WAAAYTOOO, Ampurp85 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted April 1 Author Report Share Posted April 1 I actually did an excursion in Belize today. Never been here and while I would have loved to go cave tubing, definitely wasn't going to do that solo. I just took a bus tour called "Best of Belize" and it was the typical bus tour. They used full sizecharter buses which was nice and more comfortable. PPPJJ-GCVAB, SweetPea, MaryS and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted April 1 Author Report Share Posted April 1 It was a narrated tour and stopped at a park which was the site where Lindbergh landed the Spirit of St. Louis. They let us try some Belizean "fudge" and Dukunu which is a sweet cornmeal tamale‐ish creation. PPPJJ-GCVAB, SweetPea, Ampurp85 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted April 1 Author Report Share Posted April 1 The tour was narrated and the tour guide was pretty entertaining. He even pointed out Belizean locals getting lunch at a roadside stand and when someone asked if we could stop he had the bus driver pull over. Only a few people on the bus were takers..I was not one of them. It was about a 2 hour tour and we got back to the tender dock which has the typical port shopping. I sampled the local beer and some conch fritters. This is healthy, right? MaryS, OCSC Mike, WAAAYTOOO and 7 others 8 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted April 1 Author Report Share Posted April 1 And shore to ship service brought us back. The cruise ships have to anchor about 5 miles out and it's a 15 minute tender ride. asquared17, JohnK6404, Neesa and 5 others 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 1 minute ago, AshleyDillo said: This is healthy, right? Sure, it's seafood! Cactus527 and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted April 1 Author Report Share Posted April 1 It's Italian night in the MDR..I'm skipping because I wasn't paying attention to port time being an hour earlier and I didn't shower and get ready in time. Tomorrow was supposed to be Costa Maya but the captain came on and said the meteorologist says it's going to be too windy and unsafe to dock tomorrow so we are going back to Cozumel for another stop. This time we are going to dock at Punta Langosta. It's been a long time since I've docked in that part of Cozumel. It's close to MEGA though so I may walk the couple blocks there and grocery shop for unique Mexican goodies. OCSC Mike, Jax, Lovetocruise2002 and 8 others 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted April 1 Author Report Share Posted April 1 Overheard in the Crown Lounge tonight: "If I die, I want to die on a cruise ship. Throw me in the furnace and get another mile out of the ship." Not sure that's how it works, sir. jbrinkm, SweetPea, MaryS and 10 others 10 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 "If I die, I want to die on a cruise....." I have heard that plenty of times in the past Diamond lounge. People seem to think they will fuel the ship as food too . Is both handcuff and scuba boy on the vintage side? SweetPea and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 2 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: She definitely isn't trying to hook up with scuba boy, though. Hmmphh. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted April 2 Author Report Share Posted April 2 39 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: Is both handcuff and scuba boy on the vintage side? They're both only a little older than I am. This evening I've been hanging out with handcuffs since the casino doesn't open til 10:30 We saw chatty Alaska and handcuffs dragged me into a bathroom to avoid her SweetPea, MaryS, Lovetocruise2002 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 3 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: I ran into handcuffs in the casino last night i’m so glad i have context for this Neesa, PPPJJ-GCVAB, AshleyDillo and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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