Jax Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 4 hours ago, SweetPea said: I'm at me and Batman holding hands on the carousel and preserving that memory forever. I barely got Batman through our wedding photos .... Ha, this reminds me of the huggie huggie kissie kissie poses from our last cruise which are awkward and NEVER turn out. We started to refuse the poses but said the guys were fine with “shirtless”. CravingaCruise, Neesa, SweetPea and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 2 hours ago, GregD said: I think I can speak for the group that you are absolutely required to book a photo package especially after the last group of photo shenanigans. Haha good point! So far it’s just the 3 of us so we shall see what happens. It’s going to feel very low key in comparison to the past few years with our large group. CravingaCruise, SweetPea and GregD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 1 Author Report Share Posted June 1 57 minutes ago, SMOKEY0202 said: Any spotting of the Amish again? I'm so sad, but not yet! We only saw them at the Boardwalk around the 1pm hour where everyone is still a nomad on embarkation day! Now that you've mentioned it again, I'm going to make it my cruise mission to find them again. Maybe they will partake in the 1977 Ice show tonight. Rock climbing has picked up and they only have our side of the wall open. Lots of teeny, tiny peanuts climbing and doing well. One looks to be the same size and stature of my favorite niece and she's 7. I don't know how parents with multiple kids don't have a favorite. I have 7 nieces and nephews and I'm crazy in love with 3 of them. The other 4 .... Oh and the bell ringing isn't horrible. I think it has the potential to be annoying since 3 can climb at a time and there are 3 bells. However, as someone who despises exercise (I'd be thin if i didn't), i admire them and when you watch, you're actually rooting for them to ring that bell! I better get in the shower now ... Cactus527, JohnK6404, MaryS and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 Well if it makes you feel better, we had a BW Balcony right above the carousel...THAT bell rang every few minutes, all day every day. I was routing for the bell...to break. It was one of those things that just faded into the background after about 3 days. OCSC Mike, SweetPea, WAAAYTOOO and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 48 minutes ago, ScottD said: It was one of those things that just faded into the background after about 3 days. it was sacrificed for the dulcet tunes of “the power of love”!!!!!!!!!!! SweetPea, ScottD, Neesa and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 1 Author Report Share Posted June 1 Our surprise came early. And because it's Shane it's x2. We have no interest in dining at Wonderland but have always wanted to try the shrimp appetizer from there. @Lovetocruise2002 gave me the idea to ask for it as a snack. As you can see also, Shane got Batman off the hook again tonight by sending up my martini. JohnK6404, Lovetocruise2002, Jax and 10 others 6 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 1 Author Report Share Posted June 1 Batman is out of it (par for the course). He's taking a second shower and now regretting his room choice. He's tried both showers and hates them equally. (I feel i am showing incredible restraint by not saying i told him so.) The tub/shower hot water is a mystery to me. Batman's got it figured out, but he's not a fan of the half glass protector that replaces the shower curtain. Not that he likes shower curtains. He just thinks the glass should go further down the tub because he feels that he's getting water everywhere. And this is why i leave him to get ready in peace. Current sitch (bring your own olives). Cactus527, CravingaCruise, OCSC Mike and 8 others 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 1 hour ago, SweetPea said: We have no interest in dining at Wonderland but have always wanted to try the shrimp appetizer from there. @Lovetocruise2002 gave me the idea to ask for it as a snack. Love that snack! CravingaCruise, SweetPea and Ampurp85 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 1 Author Report Share Posted June 1 It was so good! Lovetocruise2002 and CravingaCruise 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 26 minutes ago, SweetPea said: It was so good! Sure is! It’s the best pre-dinner snack! Goes down great with a martini. Now I want one CravingaCruise, calvink669, Sweety and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 1 hour ago, SweetPea said: but he's not a fan of the half glass protector that replaces the shower curtain I HEAR YOU, BATMAN!!!!!! WE HATE IT TOO!!! SweetPea, CravingaCruise and Neesa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 I am the only person who likes the half glass.......but I am only 5'3"........ OOOOH those shrimps are my favorite, really only one I like, appetizer. Also, it just occurred to me that those people could be not Amish.......but pretty cool if they are. SweetPea, Neesa, Sweety and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 2 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Love that snack! 1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said: I am the only person who likes the half glass.......but I am only 5'3"........ OOOOH those shrimps are my favorite, really only one I like, appetizer. Also, it just occurred to me that those people could be not Amish.......but pretty cool if they are. I'm with you, @Ampurp85. I'm a wee bit shorter than you by a half inch and i didn't mind it, but i struggle to figure out the hot water sitch. I feel bad we only ate 3 out of the 8 shrimp he gave us. The struggle is real! No Amish sighting at the ice show. I'm still on the lookout! WAAAYTOOO, Lovetocruise2002, Sweety and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 I'm going to catch you up later on the ice show and dinner happenings. Batman is ready for the pub and i don't want to lose momentum. I'll say this: Deck 8 is SUPER convenient to CP restaurants so a DEFINITE plus. Also although i hate the TASTE of anything coconut, I'm in love with everything else about it. This is new but we got a turndown gift tonight, one for each of us. Yes, please, and thank you! CravingaCruise, Sweety, Robert M and 7 others 1 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CravingaCruise Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 On 5/30/2024 at 7:25 PM, SweetPea said: Pics or it didn't happen .... You think the casino gods will approve? Geez! I miss one day of reading and I fall 2 pages behind. Sweety, SweetPea, Ampurp85 and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 1 minute ago, CravingaCruise said: You think the casino gods will approve? Geez! I miss one day of reading and I fall 2 pages behind. It goes without saying that i like your style. Also, I'm quoting you in front of Batman and he's still Clueless. MaryS, Sweety, Ampurp85 and 5 others 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregD Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 I love those shrimp too, The deviled eggs are another favorite of mine. We also like the proximity to Central Park. Its one of my favorite places to stroll through in the evening. CravingaCruise, Neesa, WAAAYTOOO and 4 others 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 I missed saying good morning by 5 minutes. Oh well. Batman has decided to sit next to me as we watch ATS practice. Let's see how far i can take this ... Last night we went to 1977. I'll be honest. I really didn't follow the story line. But I'm thinking the Queen's jewels are safe. At one point, i said, "oh this is like James Bond." To which Batman replied, "SweetPea this is literally the theme to Mission Impossible." Oh. There were a ton of quick changes for one talented skater. I don't understand how that fit into the plot, but it was cool and Batman could learn a thing or two from her. I'm not a "take pics at the show" type of chick because i never know if my flash is on or not on my camera and i don't need anyone looking at my drink folio when i cause a skater to fall ... The seats were great, and this is one reason i love Star Class. We showed up 10 minutes prior (we had every intention of being there 15 minutes before but we got caught in elevator traffic. And elevator rudeness never ceases to amaze me. Dude, we were waiting for ages and you come right in from CP without a care in the world and you and your sidekick take the last 2 spots in the elevator we were waiting for). We learned to work the show system in the Haven, but this is way better. Current sitch: Robert M, Neesa, Sweety and 7 others 8 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 1 hour ago, SweetPea said: At one point, i said, "oh this is like James Bond." To which Batman replied, "SweetPea this is literally the theme to Mission Impossible." i’m cackling MaryS, SweetPea, Neesa and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 1 hour ago, SweetPea said: The seats were great, and this is one reason i love Star Class. We showed up 10 minutes prior This is actually one of my favourite perks too. When we don't sail star, I feel the need to camp out there 45 mins prior and it saves me 30 mins. At least there was no fight over ice show seats last night. Ask Shane if he remembers our sailing with the guys who broke out into a brawl after Shane gave one of them unused seats I so thought one of my kids was going to get crushed or hit in the crossfire. calvink669, SweetPea, MaryS and 5 others 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 Now that all caught up on The excitement of being in port with @OCSC Mike, we can talk about dinner. We went to 150CP and they didn't make my urban garden martini tableside like the did last time. IDK if that is new or not. The bread here is amazing. Batman had the pork belly .... because he didn't want to eat much. Makes perfect sense, right? I of course had the short ribs, no polenta, no carrots. Our waiter insisted upon bringing us scallops too. They were terrible. We're honorary Mainers so seafood takes a lot to pass muster. I take terrible food pics. Seriously. I went with the lobster thermidor. Batman had the duck. We skipped dessert. The table next to us asked if they could have the fried cheesecake to go, but it was a no go. Our waiter insisted on bringing us a cheese plate for dessert. We barely put a dent in it. And our waiter was good. But we actually got the speech to complete the survey and anything less than a 10 is failure. I hate that for so many reasons. Neesa, Sweety, Robert M and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 Curious minds want to know, what does Batman think you are doing when you are taking all the food pics? Does he think they are all for the memory books? Neesa, MaryS, Sweety and 6 others 2 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 Agreed on the survey pressure. I know what’s at stake for them and unless they are god awful which I’ve never encountered , they get 10’s CravingaCruise, SweetPea, Sweety and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 I'm going to leave these here, primarily without comment because i can barely piece the story here myself. #PubTime We were give a 4th straw to use to pick this up in one fell swoop. We swooped all right. The goal of this one was to get the can inside the triangle. I'll let you guys guess how well we did with that. I don't know why i took this. I don't know why i do half the things i do. Did someone say shots? This was hilarious. To me. I did get their permission to take the Pic. They're purses. Finally, late night feeding. I'm pretty sure i passed but Batman was happy. MaryS, Lovetocruise2002, Robert M and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 16 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Curious minds want to know, what does Batman think you are doing when you are taking all the food pics? Does he think they are all for the memory books? Right now, he thinks I'm texting his sister and my nephew. I've used my own sister who has the cats as an excuse and I've also used Mindy as an excuse because she gave me a mission which i managed to accomplish yesterday. Also, he's oblivious. In general. Because he's a man. calvink669, Sweety, Neesa and 7 others 3 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 We are docked next to MSC Seashore And also Sweety, CravingaCruise, MaryS and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 Did I understand correctly….another couple in 150 asked to have their desserts “to go” and were refused ? CravingaCruise, calvink669 and SweetPea 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 44 minutes ago, SweetPea said: We went to 150CP and they didn't make my urban garden martini tableside like the did last time. WHAT IS THE POINT OF ANYTHING ANYMORE!!!!!!! also…. jamie’s tonite!! TRUFFLE PASTA BAYYYYBEEEEE (clearly i am trying to live vicariously through you as we are stuck waiting until december for our next sailing rip) CravingaCruise, Neesa, WAAAYTOOO and 4 others 2 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 3 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Did I understand correctly….another couple in 150 asked to have their desserts “to go” and were refused ? 100%. At least for the fried cheesecake. calvink669, Ampurp85, Jax and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 2 minutes ago, SweetPea said: 100%. At least for the fried cheesecake. Wow CravingaCruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 3 minutes ago, asquared17 said: TRUFFLE PASTA BAYYYYBEEEEE I hate to say it, but I've been eyeing the lamb chops instead. I hope we're still friends ........ (hanging head on shame). asquared17, Ampurp85, CravingaCruise and 3 others 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 10 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Wow Ok i have to offer a correction/retraction here because Batman was the one who heard it and it got lost in translation. And now I'm embarrassed. The husband wanted it to go and the wife told him he can't get desserts to go there. That is NOT what Batman said last night. Sorry!!! Jax, WAAAYTOOO, Neesa and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 No worries. Actually I’m relieved. It sounded pretty rigid for Royal. Glad to know it was a miscomm. SweetPea, Ampurp85, Neesa and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 4 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: No worries. Actually I’m relieved. It sounded pretty rigid for Royal. Glad to know it was a miscomm. Thanks! I think part of the issue is that Norwegian actually is that rigid and that's why it got lost in translation. You have to have your butler pick it up to send it back. If you don't have a butler you're SOL. CravingaCruise, Neesa, calvink669 and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 34 minutes ago, SweetPea said: I hate to say it, but I've been eyeing the lamb chops instead. I hope we're still friends ........ (hanging head on shame). GET THEM BOTH!!!!! get a SIDE of truffle pasta!!! FLEX THE STAR MUSCLE. where is @Lovetocruise2002? clearly i must take matters into my own hands before tragedy strikes and get in touch with shane to ensure the pasta arrives safely!!!! MaryS, Neesa, Sweety and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 3 minutes ago, asquared17 said: GET THEM BOTH!!!!! get a SIDE of truffle pasta!!! Exactly! What other option would there be? On a side note, Delta released their summer (June-August) in flight menu and truffle soup showed up! I was so excited when I looked yesterday. I told Hubby right away and all I got back was a blank stare. Only a truffle lover would share in the excitement. I really hope it sticks around for our July flight. Ampurp85, SweetPea, asquared17 and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 Hello from the suite sun deck, where we met a lovely Pinnacle couple (Jack and Fran, only putting this here for reference so i can remember their names next year ). They, like us, only sail out of NJ, unless they don't have a choice. Turns out they will be on Odyssey with us in January. How many of us former Disney cruise ophiles remember the mouse terminal also, I'm sorry, but this just an invitation, not a warning. Lovetocruise2002, Neesa, MaryS and 5 others 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 2 hours ago, SweetPea said: Also, he's oblivious. In general. Because he's a man. Hey now SweetPea, Neesa, CravingaCruise and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 9 minutes ago, LandstromCruise said: Hey now I forgot to say ... every male, but YOU. CravingaCruise, Lovetocruise2002, Neesa and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 Not our door, but very clever. Name the iconic TV show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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