IntrepidFromDC

Testing lifeboats, dropping them to deck 1 level then re!raising them.

Lido deck food is hit or miss and today struck out, even the 80% fat brisket. Only the wonton soup was really yummy.

Thanks for the towel idea. Rough seas continue, I'll try it tonight.

30-mph winds and 10-ft swells with some whitecaps... didn't sleep very well with all the creaking and hangers clacking.

I did see a guy carrying a metal bucket with beers from bar to lounge chairs on the beach.

The other change I noticed is more marketing for the "local shops" between the pier and Jack's Shack. There are still a number of unused beachside buildings in the locals shopping area and more of them have moved to the shore. I hope someone opens something along that stretch that is more like Jack's Shack used to be. Going there now for the first time, you wouldn't know what you're missing. You wouldn't even know Topher even existed. 😶

Menu

Gift shop has a more refined setting.

They have flipped the bar from near the food-ordering stand to the opposite side. More bar space, less sit-down table service. The sweet smell of sense is no longer in the air and the crowd is alot less chill. Reggae has been replaced with up-tempo caribbean house music. Volleyball court flipped to the other side and you can no longer play competitive volleyball because the chairs and tables go right up to the court line. Overall, Jack's vision is gone, just like Topher and Jack. I still prefer it to the pool area.

First thing I noticed was the beach remains superior for swimming. Less congested too. It think you can see the mass of humanity down by the pier if you zoom in.

Sorry about the upside-down ships pic. On to Jack's Shack...

Grand Turk today. I made my way through the shopping gauntlet to the Carnival fun area with the pool, music, etc. Its still the same and I grew to prefer the chill vibe, reggae, etc. at Jack's Shack over the years so I had one drink and headed to Jack's. The beach right by the pier still has the toe-buster rocks.

This cover band was great!

I got the double cut lamb chops and Jerry got the rib eye. Both were very good, but I've had better lamb chops in Steakhouse before.

The couple is gone for 30 seconds and he shows a pic and sure enough, he married them right on Carnival.

Dinner with Jerry was fun. He knows EVERYONE. A couple walked up to us while we were eating and thanked him for marrying them.

I like Android Notes app because it lets me quickly jot down things without 'saving' or other steps.

In case you just saw the USGS report of a 3.7 disturbance right where the ship is located, worry not! I'm ok and the source was my belly.

I am happy to report that while the cauldron in my belly continues to bubble, no you-know-what. Sea Day, time to keep giving back to the casino. No sea-day brunches yet which seems weird and I want my seaday brunch free drink. I asked what's up at breakfast and server said brunch will be day after Grand Turk. Jack's Shack not the same without Topher. Down about $600 in casino. I'm going down there to get my money back! I'll scare them with my stomach sounds!