NoWhiners

Yeah, it would be tough to maintain focus/interest once they fall too far behind. Happens a lot in US football games, if one side is getting beat really badly. Sometimes, the losing team uses it as an opportunity to get experience for younger players. Sometimes the team leading does this too--and they can let their best guys sit and prevent any injuries.

Wow, quite a win! Are the Swans that good or is Gold Coast having a bad season??😉 Nice that they have started so well, I thought losing Buddy would hurt more. He was starting to decline a bit but I put that up to injuries.

Thanks Mic. I'm pretty tired so I will have to check on the finals score in the morning. Thanks for posting!

I read it that way too. I am a bit confused about whether this means we have to go back and re-select Anytime dining or if this is just for those who booked Anytime reservations. It's too soon for us to do that so I am uncertain if I have to do anything. The new system seems a bit confusing. tldr: If we booked Anytime dining, with no special reservations, do we have to go back and pick one of the 2 new options?

Thanks! I came here looking for what people think of this and was just making my way thru the threads. Now I know where t look 😉

Maybe it's too soon to know, but does anyone have any idea if this means that if we selected "anytime dining" when we booked, we now have to go back and make another choice (i.e., reservable vs walk-up). This is going to irritate me if we have to go back and make a new selection. I thought we were all set and I could concentrate on other things. Grrrr 😀

Well, they should be well-rested, no excuses 😁

Ahh, I see. That makes sense. Do you know if they ever take the Canadian officials on the ship with them and clear everyone while they are onboard? I've seen this done sometimes, maybe when resources (like Customs agents) are more limited.

DIY--why does it matter? Still have to be off in time to do the tour.

That's an excellent point that I didn't even think of. Hmm, may be time to make a change! Thanks

Hi all We will be on an X Canada/NE cruise in October. We have a tour booked in Portland that starts at 11 and I just noticed that the posted time of arrival is 11. We are coming from Halifax. Is there any chance we could arrive earlier and maybe get off before 11? I have seen this happen on other cruises but I don't know about this. thanks for any help.

Wow, that was a bit of a nail-biter but happy the Swans prevailed. Thanks for posting the scores Leigh. I sure I hope I get to see a game soon. Go Swans!

Oh noooo, I feel it slipping away. Thanks for posting the scores Leigh. Go Swans!

Yes, I agree with your points, thanks. The problem is my "carrier" is tracfone. While I do have an unlocked phone, tracfone doesn't offer any options for use outside the US. That is what made me look at getting a rental phone or pocket wifi. But, I can't make wifi calls in Japan, so I am back to a sim. Can't use an esim. I am thinking a Mobal sim might be the way to go but I'm not certain about that. Good thing I have a year to plan! Thanks.

Yeah, I looked at e-Sims but then checked my phone. bad news--it can't do eSims, much sadness. But I'm glad I checked before I bought one! I think I can buy a Mobal sim that will also allow me to make calls--and might give me a Japan phone number. Have to go back and check. I looked at so many options I have trouble keeping them all straight!