NoWhiners

I saw that--why? Do they just send some games up there so you guys can get out more?? 😁 I guess bad play should be expected when the weather is bad.

Yes, you have it right. I listen to Sirius XM radio, mostly for all the football games I can't watch when we're cruising but also for old radio programs and other content, not just for music. It doesn't take much signal but needs something somewhat reliable. I used it up and down the Amazon on Oceania and Princess in the past with no issues and was hoping to do the same in November in Europe. It won't be the end of the world but it's nice to have.

Thanks for the detailed reply. <Sigh> I was hoping they would have done something to address this by now. I only need internet for email to stay in touch with the dogsitter, but I also like to try and listen to Sirius radio online. It has always worked in the past but that was with more 'normal' service. We don't cruise until November, so maybe a miracle will happen 😉

Hi Ken I've been following your posts and pix, thanks for the news. I was wondering how the internet is onboard (I think you might have posted the speeds a while back but I can't remember)? It seems Ok if you are able to post updates and pix to CC. Do you think Princess has resolved their internet connection issues? Thanks.

Thanks for posting Mic. Nice win but the Swans seem to be slacking off on their scoring. I wish I could see them play and get a sense of how they are doing. Last night at the very reasonable hour of 9:30 PM GWS Giants v. Lions was on. But I've been watching The Open in the wee hours of the morning and fell asleep! Go Swans!

From the pix I saw, everyone dancing looked pretty happy. Maybe just because they made it??

Still, a record of any kind is good. I bet of couple of folks on this thread were there ☺️

I thought I replied to this already but I didn't. Oops 😀 Glad the Swans won but it seems like their play has been deteriorating lately. Let's hope they play better this week. Also wanted to congratulate all you Aussies for breaking the world record for dancing to Tina Turner's Nutbush City Limits--4000+. Good onya. I didn't even know this was a thing! Go Swans!

Nice win by your Bombers, Leigh. Maybe the Swans will do better next time 😉

Uh oh, they are closing in on us...

Thanks Mic. Good start, let's hope they hang on for the win. Sounds like a better game than last week. Only game we get this week is Cats--'Roos. I have been watching the lovely rain on the Sydney harbor cam and for about 10 minutes we got to see some pretty cockatoo's on camera. They sat on a ledge and enjoyed the rain, then flew away. One was tagged.

Hi mates Well, it's spring and I believe another AFL season is about to be sprung (at least that's what I hear from possum52 a very credible source) 😁 I haven't been paying a lot of attention to CC these past 2 years but now I see a glimmer of light on the horizon. I know it's been a tough few years Down Under--fires, covid, recent floods. I am wondering if you have locusts?? If so, you may want to keep an eye out 😉 So, what are your predictions for AFL this season? Who are the favorites? Any good rumors out there, whether or not they have passed rumor control? I'll start--Swans make the playoffs but finish 2nd to...the Lions. Hope everyone is well and you all have cruises in your near future, although I guess Australia hasn't quite opened cruising up yet. ML

Hi all We just added a TA for after our Italy-Med cruise in November. We get off 1 ship on Nov 14 and board the TA to Ft Lauderdale on Nov 17. We will have already spent a week in Rome and could go back there but we are thinking it might be OK to stay at Civi. What do you experienced folks think? Any hotel recommendations for Civi? I have read there isn't much to do there and I'm not sure about the quality of hotels. We are thinking of taking a private tour of areas outside Rome after we get off the first ship (Island Princess), then just spending 3 nights in Civi. That might be a little long so I am looking for other options. There is a train station there--could we use that for a couple of fun day trips? We have no problem going back to Rome if that is the best choice. Thanks for any help, Mary Lynn