NoWhiners

1 minute ago, MicCanberra said:

It is on Disney but because of May the 4th, my wife wanted to watch Star Wars. I would've picked Solo as I haven't seen that one yet. 

 I love watching all of them but I am partial to the first ones (the first 3). The newer movies just seem like the old movies/scripts but with younger actors. I do like the young actors and I hope this means they do more movies in the future. When Han died, I sort of got depressed and stopped watching.

10 minutes ago, MicCanberra said:

G4eat stuff.

I am checking scores on the tablet but I am actually  watching Star Wars:A new Hope Ep.IV.

May the Fourth.

 Oh nooo--you haven't seen that already???😮 Watch live sports over re-rerun movies! (Not really--watch what you want 🙂 )

A miracle happened and I am able to watch the Swans even as I type this!! Swans vs GWS, so far very close. This game could go a long way towards determining the 'leader of the pack'.

Go Swans!

13 minutes ago, MicCanberra said:

Still early days but a good start.

 Yep. I'm holding my breath they can keep it up. And a loss to Richmond (I think)--their only win. Swans must have been tired!

On 4/28/2024 at 2:33 AM, MicCanberra said:

Full time, Sydney Swans 18.10 (118) to the Hawthorn Hawks 5.12 (42)

Yikes!! I guess the Hawks may not be having their best season 😉

Got really busy all of a sudden and completely forgot about the Swans. They are doing much better than I expected.

14 minutes ago, MicCanberra said:

I think the Swans experience showed up the young Suns side, however it seems like some sides can be very competitive but once the game starts to slide they lose motivation.

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!

1 hour ago, mikjr said:

The way I read it, ALL current reservations have been cancelled and on June 17, we can rebook our dining preferences. 

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?

Just now, reedprincess said:

Maybe take a gander at the active, multi page thread on the new dining changes, that's been active for several days - lots of info, speculation, thoughts, etc..

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/3003226-41324-princess-rolls-out-fleetwide-dining-revolution/

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 😀

On 4/13/2024 at 10:31 PM, MicCanberra said:

Swans are 4th on the table with 16 points. They are to play the Gold Coast Suns at home next week who are 8th on 12 points.

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!

Wow, that's great.

Quick, go out and buy a lottery ticket 😉

32 minutes ago, blue_water said:

The drink package does not cover drinks in the main dining rooms, I assume, and you purchase drinks or wine while dining?

 

 It's never been that way for us. I suggest you get a drink on your way into the MDR, just in case it's busy so you can wait for your first drink. Our experience is that once your servers know your preferences, it is very easy and goes faster.

Happy cruising.

8 hours ago, MicCanberra said:

1/ 2 time had the Tigers up by 11 points.

3/4 time had Port up by 7 points.

Full time had Port win by 30 points.

Wow, Port turned it on at the end! Must have been those orange slices at HT 😁

Just now, MicCanberra said:

5 points up at the break 

Might be a close game. Maybe I'll try and watch!

1 minute ago, MicCanberra said:

BTW, the port game has started, with the 1st quarter is almost over. Port up by 10 over the Tigers

That didn't take long!

Completely agree. Women play the game, not just run up and down the field (or court) and try to jam the ball into the net/goal. Lots more strategy.

1 minute ago, MicCanberra said:

No thanks, I would rather watch paint dry. Hope your team does well.

Plenty of football on today, I am watching my favourite code of Footall which is soccer here, happens to be a women's game as well.

LOL! That's how I feel about baseball. I like to see the F1 locations--some are pretty exotic but I get tired of watching them drive in circles.

The Port game is on here in a little while but I'll be asleep. Dam the time difference 😁

Women's games are often better than men, especially in basketball. Good onya for supporting the women.