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We didn't have that issue since ours was assigned seating. And it was full - no empty seats. I hope for open seating people wouldn't do that. The full windows do provide great viewing, as does the platform when it's open.

@Vineyard View I agree w/ @RedneckBob that one contributing factor to PG lunch service being above dinner service is the low attendance- we have never seen PG lunch full for regular lunch, but have for brunch. Also agree there's no shortage of food served at lunch.

Here's a glimpse to tide you over.

I've had some really big (grapefruit size) Bosche Bols that fed 2-3 people. Also had baseball size - not sure which is "normal" but they're terrific.

We had an aft wrap NS for our first cruise to AK - that outside space really made the cruise. We still talk about it.

A good collection of days today. My grand nephew is a Make a Wish recipient - they do a great service. I agree w/the long quote. Yes to the meal, drink and wine, not been to the port. Big day in history. Mavericks🏀 lost last night. 😪 Currently 64° headed to cloudy 82° with rain returning Wed. When I checked a couple hours ago, temp was 66° & predicred high was sunny 79° so forecast has changed. Tornado victims of OK need our prayers. Crazy weather across the country - hope everyone stays safe. Prayers 🙏 and positive thoughts for all. Earlier forecast

We had assigned seating, but that was a couple years ago May 2022.

What a great, heartwarming story. That is a fabulous cruise experience - I think you won the excursion lottery.

We got these Medical King brand and bought tips to swap out so we have the beefier quad tip when we want/need more of a cane function and small tip for use as a walking stick. They fold up and so far seem very durable.

Today we have very important days to recognize. Pass on the meal, maybe try the drink & wine, not been to the port; the pictures are terrific - thanks to everyone who posted. It was rainy 63° when I checked 5+ hours ago, headed to wet 81°. Forecast says rain should let up for a couple days then start again Wed. Prayers 🙏 and positive thoughts for all.

My experience is no matter what beef selection we have in the PG, there is always an onion ring (maybe 2) served with it; we don't order them as sides. Onion rings were served w/beef on NS in Dec Here are some of the sides

OMG - Kevin you are soooo adorable; very nice to meet you! Thanks for sharing @ger_77. Now I feel the urge to add another fur baby to our family 🫣

Thank you @Quartzsite Cruiser @StLouisCruisers for the beautiful pictures!! Hugs @smitty34877 to you and Tana. Hoping everyone stays safe and all the forecasted bad weather skips everyone. 🙏 I'm rooting for Ren's team!!

That's great you were able to add it! You should find the boarding process to go smoothly. Safe travels - enjoy your cruise (and your tote bag)!

@StLouisCruisers I am using Chrome for this morning's posts - no issues. It was a little wonky yesterday w/duplicate posts & black pictures, but that seemed isolated to that specific time frame and was short lived. I have not tried posting from my iPhone or computer - I'm using an Android phone.

Hmm, interesting collection of days - I am not sure about devil dog cakes day 🤔 , my smallest dog is 65# but compared to her 125# brother she's little - does that qualify for pampering?🤷‍♀️ No children here to teach to save. Pass on the meal & probably the drink, would try the wine, not been to Greenland but I do look forward to the pictures. The mechanic is supposed to be here today or tomorrow (more likely tomorrow) to see about the theft alarm. That's the entire list - too frustrated for anything else. Only 3:30 am and already 72° - ugh - headed to rainy 81° w/flood watch; at least the tornado watch is expired. Prayers 🙏 and positive thoughts for all.

Hey @luvteaching thanks for the cookie recipe - I love snickerdoodles and had not heard of chocolate ones, either. Sister is going to make some this week 😋

No reservations in Club Orange and you can still go to MDR if you want to.

We quite enjoyed ours, but do still prefer a true aft for AK.

I book the ThermalSpa even on warmer itineraries as I use it to help workout trouble joints so I don't fall too behind on rehab. Sea days I usually go twice daily and depending on port times & our excursion schedule, I go at least once and sometimes twice/day. Ther heated ceramic loungers are really bliss. If you buy a day pass then decide to get the full cruise, they'll deduct the cost of the day pass.

That's great news!

@StLouisCruisers @Quartzsite Cruiser @ottahand7 thanks for thinking of us. We currently don't have winds; the rain is hitting in waves with "thunder boomers." The dogs don't like it, but not amounting to much right now. But we know tornadoes have their own unique plans, so we stay on alert. Based on @Quartzsite Cruiser post, the storm is west of us, moving this way. Hope Ren's team is able to play tomorrow and secure a victory.

Thanks for posting this - the owl is very pretty. Apologies for the duplicate post; don't know why it happened, but by the time I saw it, it was too late to remove it.

Sorry you have to cancel, but happy to hear all will be ok. HAL will sometimes change names for a change fee; when I did it last year, I was charged $50. The main consideration is the name of pax #1 - the cruise fare is tied to pax #1, so that person has to stay to on the booking to get the rate that was booked (not necessarily show up, but has to stay on the booking). Keep that in mind when you call HAL to discuss options. Interested in knowing the outcome if you'd come back to update us.

Many, many counties, including ours, have a tornado watch🌪️ until 6pm. Hope everyone stays safe.