ho-hum

1 hour ago, JES4845 said:

 

Do say Mr. Hum … friend and ally on the crossing.  Makes sense.  Why then the cancellation of SD1 until September - or perhaps the itineraries are being revamped to be reposted as soon as revised?  What else could explain it if more revenue in the Med?  Perhaps put SD1 in dry dock following the lengthy time for SD2 soon coming to an end in Lisbon?  Seemed like lots of bookings for both ships so the demand is likely there to justify operating both of them.  Crew issues with vaccines, etc.?

 

Dear JES,

I guess all will be revealed sooner or later.

Well Hum hopes so. Was supposed to be sailing mid-June out of Venice (following three nights at the Cipriani) but this was cancelled, so we switched to a month later.

Meanwhile Hum agrees with your Med assessment (vaccinations shouldn’t be an issue).

Can’t wait to see the refurbished SDII………hope the smell of fresh paint and varnish has abated: really interferes with “nosing” a fine wine.

2 hours ago, COCOYOTE said:

Mr.Ho Hum, you are such a tease!

Maybe………maybe not.

Oh but seriously, your conjecture has merit however Norway may have been exhausted and the Med would be a better revenue earner.

Well that’s what Hum’s tea leaves reveal.

Hmmmmm……..

3 hours ago, Ragnar Danneskjold said:

Perhaps I should have used “muggles” rather than “normals”.

Definitely……that just cost you winning Cruise Critic Personality of the Year award leaving Jim a clear favourite (again).

But seriously, Hum hopes your Viking get away goes well.

6 hours ago, COCOYOTE said:

Interesting all SeaDream 1 voyages have been pulled off of the SeaDream website until September 4th.  Could SeaDream be doing another summer season of cruising in Norway?  The yacht is stilled moored in Alesund as it has been since last December. Inquiring minds want to know. 🤔

Perhaps ………or perhaps not.

1 hour ago, TrulyBlonde said:

I have been snooping at your Viking board and your posts. You and your wife can be called Lewis and Clark if you make it.

Last weekend I had to go out of town. United was not going to let us on return flight to Aspen because apparently I had not received or completed some virus info that our county required. The nice agent downloaded it for me and we had to complete it at the check in counter. Nice agent vs a mean one.

 

I can only imagine what you may experience getting to Bermuda or getting home 😉 Safe travels.

Oh heck !

Mr. Grumpy seriously needs a stress free break……….…he has really lost his “joie de vivre” (so judgemental these days and what a “kill joy”: as you Americans say “lighten up dude”).

Hum hopes all goes “swimmingly” for him (and his wonderful lady) and he returns rejuvenated.

Fingers crossed though (just in case).

Great to hear from you TrulyBlonde.

Hum’s sure your interpersonal skills “saved the day”……..Raggy less so (zero in fact).

Hope you’re well.

7 hours ago, Ragnar Danneskjold said:

Idle Jottings has turned into Imbecile Jottings...

We aim to please……….been under Covid restrictions too long.

13 minutes ago, Jim Avery said:

And if you can, bring your tools to open the wine cellar door.  Otherwise I will have to shoot the lock off..😱

Just “shoot the lock off”……we have to get started from the off but point the gun away from the Dom Perignon. There’s some weird California blends that are best shot……so point towards them instead.

Yee-ha

11 minutes ago, Jim Avery said:

Mr. Hum, not to worry.  I left the window unlatched in the ground floor guest room so we can squeeze in there while Raggy is stuck in Bermuda on quarantine......🍸

The “squeezing in” maybe unrealistic for Hum……….Hum will keep look out for “Slim Jim” instead.

9 minutes ago, Ragnar Danneskjold said:

Since fools rush in where angels fear to tread, we are taking the Guinea Pig Viking cruise at Bermuda on the 15th...  What could go wrong???

Leonard Cohen has something to say on the subject……..boat leaking, Captain lying BUT Hum’s sure it will all be great.

Are the keys still under the mat ?

13 minutes ago, Jim Avery said:

Yep, let's go!

Love it and YES, let’s pray Sea Dream “start up” for real this time .

If Hum may Jim.

Elvis sums it up ……..

How cruising is feeling right now ?

”because I used to love her but it’s all over now”
What’s your feeling ?

15 hours ago, Ragnar Danneskjold said:

Bring your parka and wetsuit...

You’re not putting us off…………the wine cellar is still well stocked right.

We can wait out a dip in temperature but that sauna isa must.

5 hours ago, Ragnar Danneskjold said:

The CC moderators have been quite lenient with me.  I’m sure they would allow you great leeway too - they need the clicks 🙂

Just reserve the personal insults for Jim and I, we can take it!

In this new “woke” era (for the under 25s) dinosaurs like us (well, over 25s) are on the verge of extinction (how Jim has survived for so long is a miracle: whenever there are news reports of old dinosaur fossils being found in Arizona, Hum’s always worried they are reporting on Jim).

On 5/27/2021 at 9:03 PM, Jim Avery said:

Hate the masks.  What's the purpose of the vax if we still have to wear them.  And how will all the kissing happen with masks??  😱

Possibly a (twice) vaccinated person could still be infective (albeit markedly reduced).

Hum can see the raison d’etre off the yacht.

Aaaahhhh…….to kiss and hug again and more importantly to be kissed and hugged again (Blondie does her best but……….).

Is it always this quiet on CC ? Shame we can’t “shoot the breeze” like old times. 

33 minutes ago, Jim Avery said:

Happy Days!  Hum is back.  So good to hear from you.  Will you have to wear a mask on SD?  I hope not, I would miss your face....  And Blondies....🍸

Hahaha….miss you and L too.
Hum is simply passing through……

Yes, masks would be required where there is a lack of social distancing…….but Hum can’t see it being enforced.

Hum would like to thank Raggy for “stepping in”…….cheque/check in post……honestly 

4 minutes ago, JES4845 said:

 

Further to your Athens prediction, I just looked at the SD website voyages listings more carefully.  The June 26 departure from Athens as of now shows a revised itinerary on the map only (the listed dates and ports haven’t been updated yet).  This change must have been made today too since I viewed it yesterday.  The major change is dropping Turkey (Kusadasi to see Ephesus) and adding Hydra.  There is one other Greek islands substitution.  One would think if June 26 was likely to be cancelled the itinerary wouldn’t be modified at the same time the June 16 voyage from Venice was cancelled, instead both would be cancelled.  Then again, June 16 from Venice is still listed on the website.

Well, old chum (we have sailed together so Hum permits himself this friendly appendage: if you don’t remember Hum, Hum and Blondie were the loud ones).

Well spotted about itinerary changes……surely that’s almost proof.

Turkey has seen rises in Covid cases recently.

Now, we watch SD leaving Lisbon for………?

We were booked on Venice - Athens adding three nights at the Cipriani……..ho-hum, love Venice especially without the hordes.

Surprise, surprise !

SD voyage from Venice  - Athens, 16 June, 2021 cancelled……..and no update when SD will be re-commencing.

What’s your best guess ?
Hum’s betting it’s Athens.

Surprise, surprise 

39 minutes ago, TrapperZimmy said:

Was Larry Pimintel still president of Azamara?  He had just taken over the company the one time we sailed on it.  Those former Renaissance R-Class ships are still my favorite, other than SD of course.

It’s understood Larry Pimintel left earlier.....

1 hour ago, TrulyBlonde said:

I am just happy that Idle Jottings is back in business. It was sorely missed. xo

......sorry Contessa, only passing through 

13 hours ago, Ragnar Danneskjold said:

Deleted post.

 

Were you going to announce your pool opening date for Jim and Hum and then the contractor advised of possible delays ?

Or did we miss, a much loved and enjoyable “Raggy Rant of the Day” ? 

5 hours ago, jtwind said:

This thread has gone so far off topic.  

“off topic” !

Thought Hum was reading “Idle jottings...” (were rarely on topic).

Never stray there........don’t think Hum’s seen you there.

Wise man.

Hum found posts here interesting and informative and wholly relevant to current situation.

Thankyou all contributors including your good self.

Don’t be discouraged.

Considered opinions are valued (gives Sea Dream an insight into guests thoughts too).

All crew have been tested for Covid and are all clear........another test in a weeks time meanwhile many continue to self-isolate until then.

Great news but they are still being deprived of most freedoms because self-centred guests only considered their “rights of freedom” or were they just plain self-centred ?
These crew, who have become dear to our hearts just keep going on with love in their hearts.

Sweet Jesus.....it makes Hum weep.......