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Sapphire on 1st day of our third week in a b2b2b
schmoopie17 replied to ready2cruzagain's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Go back and look at post #12 where I pointed out the exact same thing you just pointed out. Then scroll down one post to #13, which shows there was still confusion over this. So...it was NOT clear to some posters. This was also pointed out by @UKstagesin post #28. Not clear at all. Man, this dead horse has been resurrected enough. -
That's an "L" of an observation and one with which I heartily concur.
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The Great Escape - a critical review
schmoopie17 replied to wilmingtech's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Oh, great. Now I have that Carole King sing in my head... -
Whoever wrote that gobbledygook needs to be committed. Right, @UKstages??
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Sapphire on 1st day of our third week in a b2b2b
schmoopie17 replied to ready2cruzagain's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
If you are, indeed, a student of the great Professor Irwin Corey, I bow to your advanced gobbledygookness. -
Sapphire on 1st day of our third week in a b2b2b
schmoopie17 replied to ready2cruzagain's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
The OP eventually came back and said Day 150 was the first day of the third leg. (In which case, he would not get credit for Day 150 until that day was completed. Hence, no Latitudes upgrade until after the third leg was completed.) If this had been made clear from the beginning, this whole string of gobblydegook could have been avoided. I assume this dead horse can now rest in peace. -
We're looking at itineraries for 2025 that include both Le Havre and Southampton. I wouldn't think of going to Le Havre and not doing the Normandy tour...in fact, as a veteran, it would be my main reason to go to Le Havre. Paris? Not so much...been there, done that...didn't like it too much except for the corner crepe stand. Of course, we were there in a rainy November when a transit strike was going on. But still... London? Could spend a week there mainly pub-hopping...which is what we did last time. Of course, I do get the attraction of seeing Paris for someone who has never been there. For us, once was more than enough. But like all things...YMMV.
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The Great Escape - a critical review
schmoopie17 replied to wilmingtech's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
I'm shaking my head at the people shaking their head over your tip amount. Seriously? A porter does next to nothing and then demands a big tip?? Yeah, right. Tipping nowadays is out of control. I tip as much as the next guy when it's deserved...probably more than the next guy. But our local bakery puts a loaf of bread in a bag, rings up the purchase and then turns the screen around asking for a tip. Seriously (again)?? -
Surprising someone on board -- The Sequel
schmoopie17 replied to schmoopie17's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Her Christmas present is this cruise. Kind of hard to return it at this point. -
Surprising someone on board -- The Sequel
schmoopie17 replied to schmoopie17's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Again, it's not like you have to hang out with your friends every waking moment on the ship. The surprise, along with doing dinner once in a while, having a few drinks, maybe an excursion, etc., is more than enough. -
Sapphire on 1st day of our third week in a b2b2b
schmoopie17 replied to ready2cruzagain's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
We need the OP to return and explain if he hits 150 on the second or the third leg. Otherwise, it's all just speculation. -
Surprising someone on board -- The Sequel
schmoopie17 replied to schmoopie17's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
In the original post from a week ago, several people felt the same way. However, also in the original post, I pointed out that not only have we vacationed with them a few times in the past, but they were the ones who brought up the idea of us tagging along with them on this cruise. I guess it's like anything else in life. Know your audience and YMMV. -
Surprising someone on board -- The Sequel
schmoopie17 replied to schmoopie17's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Except in that case the can of worms didn't need to be opened, as it was never closed. -
Sapphire on 1st day of our third week in a b2b2b
schmoopie17 replied to ready2cruzagain's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
But he said: Our first day of our third cruise I will have 150 days. Which means he would not have hit 150 until the end of the first day of the third leg, Unless I'm missing something, he should have to complete the third leg before getting upgraded. No?? -
Yes, it's me with can opener in hand, grabbing that can of worms known as "surprising someone on board." Since the original post had over 3,000 views (both positive and negative) I thought some of you might be interested in the latest update. If not, feel free to exit this thread and go back to reading about hash browns and other similar riveting topics. We had planned to surprise long-time friends of ours (with whom we have traveled a number of times in the past) by joining them on their upcoming cruise in February...and not tell them. Surprise! It was noted in the original post that the husband was recently diagnosed with dementia and this would most likely be our last chance to travel with them (or possibly ever see both of them again, since they now live 2,000 miles away). Fast forward to last night, when Mrs. Schmoopie did a Facetime with her longtime friend. After exchanging pleasantries, the friend said, "I hope you're calling to tell me you're joining us on our cruise." Mrs. Schmoopie was torn, because she wanted to maintain the surprise but instead blurted out, "Yes...we're going along with you." I wasn't thrilled that she let the cat out of the bag, but the friend's reaction was a mixture of sheer joy, happiness and clumsiness, as she actually dropped her phone in excitement. A couple minutes later, she said, "I have a great idea. "Let's not tell ---- (her husband), so he'll be surprised. (Gee, imagine that...wanting to surprise him). So, now we'll all be able to take part in the surprise. I love a story with a happy ending.
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Sapphire on 1st day of our third week in a b2b2b
schmoopie17 replied to ready2cruzagain's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
They actually did this for you? That makes no sense if the rule is you have to complete the cruise where you reach the next level. (Meaning after disembarking). That would be like someone being one point away from Platinum and booking a cruise and instantly becoming Platinum on that same cruise. -
After seeing your headline, I wondered if the Jade changed its name to the Jade! (Sorry, I have a thing about unnecessary exclamation marks. Probably from watching the classic "Seinfeld" episode where they featured that topic.) Anyway, we will be on the Jade in February. Our previous NCL cruises have been on "bigger" ships...Escape, Bliss, Prima and Encore. So we're also interested in seeing how the "smaller ships are in comparison. Maybe we'll see you on board!!! (Sorry, couldn't resist) 😁
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Why is the stock dropping?
schmoopie17 replied to weregoingcruising's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Yep...that's why I'm not happy I didn't do it. Woulda, shoulda, coulda... -
Why is the stock dropping?
schmoopie17 replied to weregoingcruising's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Exactly...I was just going to post that it's up big time since I bought a couple weeks ago at $12.90. Only wish I had bought 1,000 shares instead of 100. Story of my life...