c-boy

😄 now it's a trap door

I like it,do you play golf ?

we'll be on V L, does she have a nice shuffle board layout ?

😄 in bed by 9 ?

👍 agreed

That's one way to look at it. Another way is, that large of an increase on items priced at seventy five dollars lends itself to shock value. One visit you payed $75.00 for that steak, it was a great dining experience, and you want to do it again next week. What was $75.00 last week is now $94.00 . That starts to push the phycological threshold of comfort. The I'll decide has been taken away from you. With the approval of the staff I tried the included approach. Within nine months, returning patronage had fallen double digits. A large percentage of costs can be mitigated in the food service industry, labor isn't one of them. I can assure you that the servers and back of the house prefer the "I'll decide" approach. So, with the approval of the staff, they voted to go back to the previous model of service.

ya, but you wouldn't do it as often.

I have to say, I find this more picturesque and stunning then Alaska.

what I had done was resort to watching youtube videos to see what's really going on.

😲 look at em' go ! I used to be able to do that .... when Reagan was president

steep learning curve

interesting 🤨 ... I see Yanks have infiltrated the the Grand Princess ...lol

what is their reason for this "traditional" baked Alaska parade ?

awww boy, you think that after 12 years and 1550 post's, that the well traveled folks that have contributed to this thread would have noticed, that just because it's done in America it should be done all over the world. There are many health practices adopted in North America that are not common in other countries. Since the cruise industry is international both in passenger /crew and travels, it would behoove them to cater to the percentage, (even if small one) of tobacco smokers and or vapors. The last cruise I was on in the south Pacific had the highest amount of smokers I've seen enjoying one another's company on deck seventeen aft. The casino was off limits to them 👍 but, if these folks want to partake in this type of activity knowing risks, it's their choice.

The newer MSC ships might be a good fit for you.

The flag flies high and proud over a nation filled with great people.

some cruise lines have gone as far as to incorporate enclosed smoking casino areas in their new designs.

And priority elevator access is a nice perk... 20231127_075740.mp4

it's the game that never ends ..... 🤞

spoken like a true pescatarian 😆

It's a good thing I have Dr. Phil on speed dial .....

my guess is that both parties waited until this point to notify guests, knowing that the issues can be resolved by 18th. 🤞

well hold on now. I think this is a new trend, I've seen this tactic with other product launches. The shock and awe effect 😲 & 😄

granted from a cruise critic host in recognition for doing a live from or a review ..... #youtocanberare

It was wonderful.. It kept the wine flowing and our spirits on high 🍷