enidcruiser Posted March 25, 2013 #176 Share Posted March 25, 2013 It may take a few days to get your land legs but just think of what caused you to be so unsteady, a cruise. Thanks for sharing your time with us. Your GF issues are always interesting to those of us who seem to be able to eat any and everything offered. Glad you got some of those issues resolved. The Freedom is our favorite ship and I thank you for the pictures to bring back the memories. If the biggest issue you ever run into is lack of a corkscrew, life is not so bad. They laid it out so nicely but oops. Sorry, but we did have a chuckle at that. Glad you are safe back home. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 25, 2013 Author #177 Share Posted March 25, 2013 It may take a few days to get your land legs but just think of what caused you to be so unsteady, a cruise.Thanks for sharing your time with us. Your GF issues are always interesting to those of us who seem to be able to eat any and everything offered. Glad you got some of those issues resolved. The Freedom is our favorite ship and I thank you for the pictures to bring back the memories. If the biggest issue you ever run into is lack of a corkscrew, life is not so bad. They laid it out so nicely but oops. Sorry, but we did have a chuckle at that. Glad you are safe back home. Take care. :D Uploading Saturday pics right now.... that All Access Tour was something else!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv06012012 Posted March 25, 2013 #178 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Linda...you aren't home yet are you? Where are you doing all this from? I figured you would be in the air at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 25, 2013 Author #179 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Linda...you aren't home yet are you? Where are you doing all this from? I figured you would be in the air at this time. Flew home overnight last night.... laundry done and am catching up with my favourite TV cookery programme.... rofl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 25, 2013 Author #180 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Rather a lot of pics today.... will reduce the quantity. Starting off with Character breakfast Dancing critters and waiters Small buffet selection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 25, 2013 Author #181 Share Posted March 25, 2013 She looks how I feel Now on the ALL ACCESS TOUR We order lunch prior to the tour. Ths is a different menu to the first sea day. We are screened prior to heading off and we are accompanied by security throughout We have to wear I.D at all times We can take as many pictures as we want at most places. No video or sound recording. I am thrilled beyond description to be on the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 25, 2013 Author #182 Share Posted March 25, 2013 François is one of 3 officers on the Bridge, and he is our guide. Jemma is on the CD staff and is our guide. She is seated in front of many plaques commemorating FoS' maiden voyage. The ship can be controlled from both Starboard and Port sides We are joined by the 'Master' our Captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 25, 2013 Author #183 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Radar technology is way above my head The view down the starboard side I never did find out why A picture of FoS alongside Oasis We accessed the Bridge forward on Deck 10. We head down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 25, 2013 Author #184 Share Posted March 25, 2013 This sign was by a door to the public decks..... the I-95 is a corridor that runs the length of the ship but way below the rest of us..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 25, 2013 Author #185 Share Posted March 25, 2013 The forward mooring room The anchor is seldom lowered. When tendering at Grand Cayman for example, the ship uses specific technology designed to keep it in the same spot with little diversion. Lowering the anchor not only damages the ship but causes untold damage to the seabed. Should it require lowering here is a link or two in the chain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 25, 2013 Author #186 Share Posted March 25, 2013 A life raft Backstage in Studio B, the ice rink. The rink itself can only be seen via camera Just a peak of edge of the rink can be viewed from the control room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 25, 2013 Author #187 Share Posted March 25, 2013 We are joined by an ice dancer Costume changes are quick and confined to a very small area.... costumes are designed to specfically pull on / off over skates Jake the Peg's leg The machine used to keep the ice smooth and lump free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 25, 2013 Author #188 Share Posted March 25, 2013 We head for the theatre. The aerial act are rehearsing and we are treated to a delightful show. The theatre takes on a totally different feel when you are standing in the spotlight..... Backstage there is a graffiti-ed wall Costume design and maintenance is described in detail by one of the artistes. When a costume is altered it is never cut..... it will need to fit subsequent performers so any excess fabric is discretely hidden. Zips and fasteners are extra strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 25, 2013 Author #189 Share Posted March 25, 2013 All the staff we encounter talk with passion about their life on board and share animatedly their experiences. Their time is precious and their participation in our tour is much appreciated. Time for lunch. Chicken sliders normally come in little buns.... We now head for the kitchens. All dishes are illustrated just before exit from kitchen to dining toom Take a large platter of dough It goes into a machine....much rattling can be heard.... when it comes out.... You have rolls of equal size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautiful.thing Posted March 25, 2013 #190 Share Posted March 25, 2013 LOVING the tour pics! Can't wait to see more!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 25, 2013 Author #191 Share Posted March 25, 2013 So many from the kitchen and the engine control room to come..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 25, 2013 Author #192 Share Posted March 25, 2013 A review of the same week has just started here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 26, 2013 Author #193 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Maintaining a chiller room racks of prepared dishes keeping cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyG12 Posted March 26, 2013 #194 Share Posted March 26, 2013 guess I will follow that one too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticktoneer Posted March 26, 2013 #195 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I just LOVE this review Linda :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 26, 2013 Author #196 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) guess I will follow that one too! :D I love seeing the stuff I miss..... I just LOVE this review Linda :-) Thanks. So many more pics to sort and post. Dave. Edited March 26, 2013 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrodriquez2 Posted March 26, 2013 #197 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Thanks for posting all of these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 26, 2013 Author #198 Share Posted March 26, 2013 There is a table with the recipes for all the items on the menu. A dish of each will be placed there and then tasted by a chef from a different team. Preparing tapas Not all fruit is fresh This is almost bigger than my kitchen! And as for the dishwashers..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxs mom Posted March 26, 2013 #199 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Linda.....I have enjoyed reading your blog! What fun! I didn't realize until today that the "Patty" you surprised is the "Patty" that will be on my Indy cruise in December! That's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 26, 2013 Author #200 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Linda.....I have enjoyed reading your blog! What fun! I didn't realize until today that the "Patty" you surprised is the "Patty" that will be on my Indy cruise in December! That's great! Oh wow!! I've told her that I won't be surprising her on THAT one!! Lol. Take care of her for me.... and don't offer her fish!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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