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Just now, exlondoner said:

Thank you. I’m afraid I can’t really say I like them. Some of them look worn and some of them look spilt on, and I’m sure they are neither.

They are kind of boring but no not worn just seems like it due to the beige colors. 

Wifi is definitely slowing down again. Those carpet pics took some time to load.

1 minute ago, exlondoner said:

That carpet is really ideal for disguising coffee spills.

Some more carpet samples 

The cabin corridors.

This is the theater and this pattern looks like someone spilled cake which then got smashed into the fabric.

I can see more heavy rain in the distance. If I disappear it is weather related. 

The inside is surprisingly quiet for such an ugly day outside. I wonder if the rocking has put people in their cabin.

Taking today's coffee by the window to watch the angry sea.

2 minutes ago, Salt Lifer said:

I saw that movie!  If the ship flips over you need to make your way to the bottom of the ship (now the top) and wait for help.  

We've had two safety drills this cruise so we should be prepared 😀

2 minutes ago, Salt Lifer said:

Today would have been a tough choice for me for dessert. I love pecan pie, cheesecake, and mousse - but have to limit myself to one item to save room for the Al Bacon tortes!  Glad you took one for the team and sampled multiple so we have a review!

 

Sure am going to miss this live after tomorrow.  :(. Two weeks to go for us and and I am already hungry!

Mousse is mostly air, you could order it and be ok 😀.

Between the other two, as good as the pie was that cheesecake was the clear winner.

Since it takes five sea days to get this menu, I will probably not remember that before I see this menu again.

Grabbing the suitcase for my mom and my window got hit by a huge wave. My back was turned so I missed it but there was a loud boom and the room was momentarily blacked out.

Scared me half to death as I was not expecting it.

The pecan pie was good. The crusted was nothing special but at least it wasn't dried out. The filling itself was delicious. 

The winner was the cheesecake though. I could go for another but I want to snack at tea time so I'll resist the urge. 

Al Bacon display. 

Maple pecan pie and marble cheesecake.

I enjoyed both mains.

The meatloaf was good but I do prefer the version they had at dinner.  The BBQ sauce had a nice flavor, just slightly sweet without being too sweet. 

The frittata was also good. My mom was eyeing it but I did not share 😀. 

Turkey and avocado frittata.

That was quite tasty. I loved that dipping sauce very flavorful and it had some heat to it. 

BBQ meatloaf 

My mom got the Cuban panini 

5 minutes ago, bluewater1298 said:

I hope you find a good deal before Sept. I have become addicted. You even got me out of lurk mode. 😜 This is really sad. 🥲

 

I still laugh 😂 about how we met when boarding the Reflection and I didn't know it was "Mr Live Review" himself I was talking to. I have to say you're a stand up guy in person and also in your reviews. Glad to know you!

Thank you 😊 

Jumbo shrimp. 

We got choppy seas again. Still looks nice out though. 

4 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

I have a feeling it may be the motion sickness pill also.   They have a very similar signature to Benadryl which is used in most over the counter sleeping aids.     They knock me out cold.

 

I've been taking a non drowsy pill or so it claims But my usual knocks me out.

10 minutes ago, laurieal said:

Add me to the list of people who are disappointed that you are not sailing sooner. I've really enjoyed following you and your mom's adventures (and I'm still reading through that 50+ days voyage).

 

However, it's probably for the best that you're not sailing too soon. Since I started reading your reviews I have:

- Been obsessed with cake

- Bought cake (it was a tiny one, but I never buy cake)

- Bought the UDP for an upcoming Oasis cruise (but I think I got an ok price for the current times)

 

So yeah...probably best for my waistline and my wallet 😂

Better for my waistline and wallet as well 😆. 

I enjoyed the UDP on Oasis but so..much..food. I need it to not go on sale next time so I am not tempted. Full price is too expensive but when I see a bargain the temptation to buy kicks in.

Lunch menu.

Going to collect my mom and grab some lunch now. 

14 minutes ago, exlondoner said:

Harsh. Pasteurisation of milk has saved many lives, prevention of adulteration of flour has vastly improved the quality. Neither of these would have happened, at least over here, without legislation. I could give many more examples. 

This is where the bureaucratic automation comes in. Pasteurization is of course a good thing, and the regulations were passed with the spirit of protecting the public. But no exemptions are made for common sense items like clotted cream which does not seem to be killing people despite its wide consumption in the UK. Then there is what the regulations have done to the imported wine.

8 minutes ago, exlondoner said:

You can’t leave it so long. I shall get terrible withdrawal symptoms. Can’t you find a bargain in May?

Bargains in May are rare these days but I will be keeping an eye out. I'm going to go through withdrawals as well 😆 

19 minutes ago, exlondoner said:

As you know, I adore the duck confit cottage pie. Interestingly, my husband, who has considerably less appetite than he did until a few years ago, can always finish fish, even though he struggles with many other things. We have given up,ordering the flamed duckling for two in QG because neither of us comes near to finishing it, much as we love it. As the lady said, ‘Old age ain’t for cissies’.

I can't eat like I used to, even if you can't tell from the amount of food I consume 😆 

18 minutes ago, exlondoner said:

Isn’t tomato and mozzarella caprese?

Yes and that's what I was expecting just with teardrop tomatoes and some other veggies thrown in. What I ended up with did not match my expectation in my mind at all.

52 minutes ago, miched said:

I have had Sue as a cd on a few cruises.   She always seemed to stop and talk with everyone she sees but then says I can’t talk as I am very busy and have to go.  Then why stop while we are sitting having  a coffee?   One time I made a comment about the lack of and bad entertainment.    She said that she didn’t have any control over that and has to work with what the main office sends.   
 

On another cruise when she stopped to “talk” I commented about one act and also how good all of the entertainment was.  Her response, thank you, I personally hand pick the entertainers for my cruises.  
 

I do believe that they do have some input but they are limited to what is available so both of her responses would be true.  

 

Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅
 

 

She does seem to chat a lot but it's always been a hit and run approach as you described. 

It hasn't been the acts booked but rather the actives planned or rather the lack of activities. 

The musicians have not been my style, nor the shows, but I'm not the target demographic so i understand that. But the parties they have put on have been odd choices and not much going on past 9 most nights. 

That karaoke thing ended up being very fun last night.

14 minutes ago, Mike981 said:

You are man after my own heart. My whole family loves to take in storms, especially when we were camping.

 

Thank you again for all of your work doing this live review. I have shared many of your stories with my wife and she has enjoyed them as well.

 

No matter how long the cruise, the last day is a bummer. I wish only safe travels for you and your mother.

It was a nice sight to take in. And just as quick as it rolled in, things outside look beautiful. No fog, no dark clouds. Sunshine and calm Seas. Incredible. 

3 hours ago, bluewater1298 said:

Oh no! 😲 It can be over yet! This makes me sad too. 🥲 I have so enjoyed this sailing and all the drooling.🤤 You really are great at doing live reviews. When is your next cruise?

For the first time since probably 2015, I don't have anything booked 😪 😲. Even during the 16 month hiatus, I still had cruises on the books just didn't know which one would sail. 

I'm intending to book 1/24/25 on Adventure of the Seas but I'm having trouble applying the cruise next certificate I bought so I am going to place a call on that when i return. If I can find a quiet time at the next cruise desk I am going to see if they can assist.

I will probably sail before then, my birthday is in October and my friend wants to do Utopia of the Seas for her birthday im September but nothing on the books at the moment.