nlcentralchmps03 Posted June 17, 2010 #151 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Good stuff as always Radio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrislynn55 Posted June 17, 2010 #152 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Radio....glad you're enjoying the Tim Hortons! As Canadians, this is one thing we really miss when we cruise Bermuda, the Bahamas, or the Caribbean. When DH and I do a Canada/New England itinerary we always make sure to hit the Tim's for our coffee on the Halifax and Saint John days:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepers385 Posted June 17, 2010 #153 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Radio, great review so far, I'm really looking forward to sailing on the Glory in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvlevi Posted June 17, 2010 #154 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Thanks Radio, we are looking forward to this cruise on July 12 and your posts are getting me psyched. I feel like I have gotten a ton of helpful info from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted June 17, 2010 #155 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hi cruisepup: couldn't you just have kept your tradiional dining and just went to the dining room Tony Awards night and asked if a table were available could you be seated there for just one night? there are always seats available in the dining room...sometimes even whole tables...just wondering It looks like you're asking why I didn't show up for early seating at traditional dining that evening. That would have been too early. I wanted to have dinner around 7:30 pm. That would have given me 1 1/2 hours for dinner which is more than enough time. After a 20 minute wait I was seated around 7:50 pm and got out just in time. But these 20 minute or more waits was ridiculous, especially when followed by extremely slow service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee308 Posted June 17, 2010 #156 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I know now that I am cruise addicted when I go on vacation to Hershey, pa for a long weekend and sit and watch the Glory sail away from Halifax...great webcam Radio...awesome pics..it brings back memories from when I was there a few years ago Hope you are having a great time...I sure am and I'm not even on the ship :):):) Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicKen Posted June 17, 2010 #157 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I know now that I am cruise addicted when I go on vacation to Hershey, pa for a long weekend and sit and watch the Glory sail away from Halifax...great webcam Radio...awesome pics..it brings back memories from when I was there a few years ago Hope you are having a great time...I sure am and I'm not even on the ship :):):) Diane Yep, I think that qualifies as addicted. "Hi, I'm Ken and I'm a Cruise Addict!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortnsweet7676 Posted June 17, 2010 #158 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I'm enjoying your Live Report from the Glory! My hubby and I were married on the Glory in April this year. We really enjoyed the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted June 17, 2010 Author #159 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hello everyone. . . My connection has limited my ability to post earlier when I tried. . .It seems to be working well now ! We left Halifax, and our next stop will be New York City. I was able to see a few things today, despite the rain. . . We first made a walk up to the Waterfront, and we were able to see the harbor tour boats, many vendors, Theodore Too, and several yachts, and passenger boats on our way to Murphy’s Cable Wharf. We were trying to see if the Whale watching tour was able to book. Sorry. . .no whale watching today. We did, however make it up to the Citadel. The Halifax Citadel is a National Historic Site of Canada. It was the principal British Naval Station in North America, when it was built. It is now a Historic Monument, that is staffed by College Students, who are employed to re-enact the way the enlisted solders operated in the 1800’s. The rain kept them from performing all of the events, but it was an instructional tour. We walked down to the Nova Scotia Casino, which was very big with a lot of tables and slots. The payout for me was not so big. Oh well, you can’t win them all ! After having lunch, we walked back to the Pier 21 Area, when we heard the Maasdam sounding her horns, and saw a lot of passengers running to the ship. . .I hope they made it. I stopped into the Westin, and VIA rail station for a few minutes to get a few photos, and then walked back to Pier 21. On the way I saw that several store were offering free Wi-Fi. . . (I should have used one of those services. . .Ooops) We made it back to the ship with time to spare, and Carnival Glory left promptly at 6PM. I feel like I walked 10 miles today. . . I may hit the bed early tonight. This city is a lot like Saint John, in that I would really like to stay hear for a few days to see everything this beautiful city has to offer. The locals are very friendly, and it seems that you could walk forever and always feel safe. I am sure I may find myself back to Halifax very soon. . . Thanks for all of the nice comments, and thanks for tuning in. . . Radio We walk down the Deck 3 Gangway, an our way to Pier 21 The vendors appeared to be having a very good day with sales. . . Carnival Glory took up all of Pier 21 and Pier 22 (Maasdam was at Pier 20) I missed out on the boat over to Peggy’s Cove. (They should get a larger boat !) We saw the “Theodore Too” Tugboat on our way to the Casino The Nova Scotia Mooseheads play here (Minor League) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted June 17, 2010 Author #160 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Here are a couple more. . . Radio I was able to make it up to the Citadel (It was a steep walk up the hill. . .) One of the Cadets at the Citadel The Instructor ®, leaded all of the Cadets (L) Another group is getting ready for target practice. A tour begins every 15 min, and is included in the admission. The Bagpiper (Thomas) was proud to be selected at the Citadel, and is proud to discuss the history of Nova Scotia . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted June 17, 2010 Author #161 Share Posted June 17, 2010 These will be the last for tonight . . More pics will come tomorrow. I still have a lot of things to see on Carnival Glory ! Thanks for tuning in ! Radio It was tough to see Carnival Glory from the Citadel, because of the rain. I walked over to the Westin Nova Scotian before heading back to Pier 21 Hey . . . I want a ticket on this Cruise Ship ! We make it back to the ship. . .It looks likes Carnival owns Pier 21 ! We pull away slowly. . . (Don’t we pull away from all piers slowly?) We say so long to Halifax, until next time. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LoveMyBoxer Posted June 18, 2010 #162 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Radio, thank you so much for taking us along with you. We will be on July 3rd and now can't wait! I am so sorry, hate leaving the last port knowing you're going home! Enjoy your day at sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLR Posted June 18, 2010 #163 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Okay...why are the Citidel Cadets dressed like Bell Boys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pee-ah Posted June 18, 2010 #164 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Okay...why are the Citidel Cadets dressed like Bell Boys?[/quote google it ignorance is bliss and i'm very happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLR Posted June 18, 2010 #165 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Okay...why are the Citidel Cadets dressed like Bell Boys?[/quote google it ignorance is bliss and i'm very happy! I did! Found Nothing...And I repeat...Why are they dressed like Bell Boys? Obviously you know why..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted June 18, 2010 #166 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I did! Found Nothing...And I repeat...Why are they dressed like Bell Boys? Obviously you know why..... What does bell boys mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUIZIN SUZAN Posted June 18, 2010 #167 Share Posted June 18, 2010 What does bell boys mean? Poster means bellboy a.k.a. bell hop, porter. One who handles luggage, ususally @ a hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted June 18, 2010 #168 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I've never seen a bell boy wearing formal Scottish attire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonaCD Posted June 18, 2010 #169 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Okay...why are the Citidel Cadets dressed like Bell Boys? They are military uniforms. A better question might be, why are bell boys dressed like soldiers :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonaCD Posted June 18, 2010 #170 Share Posted June 18, 2010 They are military uniforms. A better question might be, why are bell boys dressed like soldiers :D I should have said traditional military uniforms. Just in keeping with the historical nature of the fort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiela Posted June 18, 2010 #171 Share Posted June 18, 2010 How's the food, Radio? There's a lobster night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted June 18, 2010 #172 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I've never seen a bell boy wearing formal Scottish attire. Pee-ah is referring to this photo: http://cruisingwithradio.com/pics/GLORY2010/A50.JPG They look like the uniforms in the old "Call for Phillip Morris" ads. http://www.sourcewatch.org/images/1/13/Call_For_Philip_Morris.png Here's another photo I found of the cadets in the same uniform: http://www.fotosearch.com/bigcomp.asp?path=STK/STK026/PCL19282.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonaCD Posted June 18, 2010 #173 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Frankly, I think it makes them look like the organ grinder's monkey :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonaCD Posted June 18, 2010 #174 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I've never seen a bell boy wearing formal Scottish attire. Apparently you haven't been to the Harbourfront Marriott here in Halifax, they may not be formal but I have seen some in kilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted June 18, 2010 Author #175 Share Posted June 18, 2010 How's the food, Radio? There's a lobster night? The food has been very good. Lobster was served on Elegant Night (first sea day). I also liked the Fish and the pasta. We have had very good service in the Dining Room, and the menu choices have always be very tasty. I had lunch several days in the Red Sail (Lido), and most have been good, but there have been a few items that didn't fit with me :o (so I just got something different) Radio :rolleyes::rolleyes: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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