Cuizer2 Posted July 6, 2013 #451 Share Posted July 6, 2013 You just may like!! :D I've done two NCL cruises. I know how flexible dining works and I am not a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debde Posted July 6, 2013 #452 Share Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) I've done two NCL cruises. I know how flexible dining works and I am not a fan. You just never know!! Give it a whirl with a smile!!:D Edited July 6, 2013 by Debde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted July 7, 2013 #453 Share Posted July 7, 2013 You just never know!! Give it a whirl with a smile!!:D I've done it 28 nights - 21 on NCL and 7 on Princess. This will NOT be my first time. I've done flexible dining plenty and I prefer having a set dining time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted July 7, 2013 #454 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Why not eat in the MDR? QUOTE=Debde;39035910]:confused: What?? Where am I not playing and if you mean eating in the MDR- no way. I won't. and-yes, still cruising so I am still playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debde Posted July 7, 2013 #455 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I've done it 28 nights - 21 on NCL and 7 on Princess. This will NOT be my first time. I've done flexible dining plenty and I prefer having a set dining time. Got it. You'll probably be miserable in the jammer so let's hope something opens up for you. If not, try to grin and bear it with a smile!! Happy happy happy as Mr. duck dynasty says.!!:D awhcruiser-I dislike the MDR because it is slow, loud, times are awful. It feels like I'm being hauled in and out like cattle. Early is too early and late is too late. Food is OK. Hate formal nights. Forget breakfast and lunch-ugh never. Did both once and NEVER again. If I'm going to eat the MDR food-I'll use room service, at my own time in peace and quiet with the family-in room dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiStac13*Majesty* Posted July 7, 2013 #456 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Got it. You'll probably be miserable in the jammer so let's hope something opens up for you. If not, try to grin and bear it with a smile!! Happy happy happy as Mr. duck dynasty says.!!:D awhcruiser-I dislike the MDR because it is slow, loud, times are awful. It feels like I'm being hauled in and out like cattle. Early is too early and late is too late. Food is OK. Hate formal nights. Forget breakfast and lunch-ugh never. Did both once and NEVER again. If I'm going to eat the MDR food-I'll use room service, at my own time in peace and quiet with the family-in room dining. I'm with ya. Back in the day, used to get all dressed up for the 2+ hour dinners. My family is over it, we do other options now as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted July 7, 2013 #457 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Got it. You'll probably be miserable in the jammer so let's hope something opens up for you. If not, try to grin and bear it with a smile!! Happy happy happy as Mr. duck dynasty says.!!:D You obviously don't know me very well. One of my two favorite cruises was on NCL. Further, I said I was not a fan of flexible dining. I never said I wouldn't eat in the MDR or did I say I had anything against the buffet. Nor have I tried sticking any words in your mouth that you never said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted July 7, 2013 #458 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I'm with ya. Back in the day, used to get all dressed up for the 2+ hour dinners. My family is over it, we do other options now as well. Good point. I'll be able to skip all the formal nights. Well that is a plus worth keeping in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debde Posted July 7, 2013 #459 Share Posted July 7, 2013 You obviously don't know me very well. One of my two favorite cruises was on NCL. Further, I said I was not a fan of flexible dining. I never said I wouldn't eat in the MDR or did I say I had anything against the buffet. Nor have I tried sticking any words in your mouth that you never said. No, I don't know you that well. You just sounded like you don't like buffet-that's all. No harm no foul-right!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyher Posted July 7, 2013 #460 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Stacy and Debde, If you don't mind I would love to sit at your table ......WHEREVER !!!!! I am right along with you. Formal nights are been there,done that, for us. Every night does not have to be a gourmet event. We don't eat 2 hour multi course dinners at home every night , so its no big deal to us. Some nights just grabbing something from the buffet, or a sandwich and a bowl of soup or a nice salad is just the ticket. We all work crazy hours at my house , some nights dinner is something you have to remember to eat rather than plan. :) And we do go out quite a lot to all kinds of restaurants with family , friends and just ourselves, so dressing up and going to dinner is not the highlight of our trip. Actually sitting out on deck with a plate from the buffet watching the world go by is more of a thrill for us. That is definatley something we don't get to do at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 7, 2013 #461 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Got it. You'll probably be miserable in the jammer so let's hope something opens up for you. If not, try to grin and bear it with a smile!! Happy happy happy as Mr. duck dynasty says.!!:D awhcruiser-I dislike the MDR because it is slow, loud, times are awful. It feels like I'm being hauled in and out like cattle. Early is too early and late is too late. Food is OK. Hate formal nights. Forget breakfast and lunch-ugh never. Did both once and NEVER again. If I'm going to eat the MDR food-I'll use room service, at my own time in peace and quiet with the family-in room dining. I'm with ya. Back in the day, used to get all dressed up for the 2+ hour dinners. My family is over it, we do other options now as well. What time are we meeting up in the Windjammer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aubreyc1988 Posted July 7, 2013 #462 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I always do the prepaid gratuities and tip extra to the excellent people who serve me. Personally, I'm appalled that people do that, remove the tips before they leave, but it doesn't surprise me at all. This is the human race, after all... :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 7, 2013 #463 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I always do the prepaid gratuities and tip extra to the excellent people who serve me. Personally, I'm appalled that people do that, remove the tips before they leave, but it doesn't surprise me at all. This is the human race, after all... :/ What are you appalled about? How do you feel about people who assume those that remove gratuities from their seapass accounts have not tipped at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiStac13*Majesty* Posted July 7, 2013 #464 Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) Stacy and Debde, If you don't mind I would love to sit at your table ......WHEREVER !!!!! I am right along with you. Formal nights are been there,done that, for us. Every night does not have to be a gourmet event. We don't eat 2 hour multi course dinners at home every night , so its no big deal to us. Some nights just grabbing something from the buffet, or a sandwich and a bowl of soup or a nice salad is just the ticket. We all work crazy hours at my house , some nights dinner is something you have to remember to eat rather than plan. :) And we do go out quite a lot to all kinds of restaurants with family , friends and just ourselves, so dressing up and going to dinner is not the highlight of our trip. Actually sitting out on deck with a plate from the buffet watching the world go by is more of a thrill for us. That is definatley something we don't get to do at home What time are we meeting up in the Windjammer? How about we all meet at 7:30? I'm flexible, I don't really care, as long as I'm in the Windjammer and there's a bar within reach. I bet we'd have a ball, and the best table around. Afterwards we can head out by the pool and have a few cocktails :) You too Deb! Edited July 7, 2013 by LuckiStac13*Majesty* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiStac13*Majesty* Posted July 7, 2013 #465 Share Posted July 7, 2013 What are you appalled about? How do you feel about people who assume those that remove gratuities from their seapass accounts have not tipped at all? People read what they want to read-and then assume--it's funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboffs Posted July 7, 2013 #466 Share Posted July 7, 2013 When it comes to the issue of tipping, responses on CC make it clear that there is no "One size fits all" or one answer that satisfies all. Basically that's because non mandatory tipping is a very voluntary personal matter. It is often interesting to read the various debates on the issue, excluding the inane remarks of some, they do offer an explanation of the various views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 7, 2013 #467 Share Posted July 7, 2013 When it comes to the issue of tipping, responses on CC make it clear that there is no "One size fits all" or one answer that satisfies all. Basically that's because non mandatory tipping is a very voluntary personal matter. It is often interesting to read the various debates on the issue, excluding the inane remarks of some, they do offer an explanation of the various views. RCI offers options. The problem is some people think that their choice of options is the only correct one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyher Posted July 7, 2013 #468 Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) How about we all meet at 7:30? I'm flexible, I don't really care, as long as I'm in the Windjammer and there's a bar within reach. I bet we'd have a ball, and the best table around. Afterwards we can head out by the pool and have a few cocktails :) You too Deb! And anyone that shows up at the table in formal wear immediately gets thrown in the pool........and has to buy the first round *LOL* :) Edited July 7, 2013 by babyher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiStac13*Majesty* Posted July 7, 2013 #469 Share Posted July 7, 2013 And anyone that shows up at the table in formal wear immediately gets thrown in the pool........and has to buy the first round *LOL* :) Sounds good to me. It takes me so long to get ready for MDR dinners that I am exhausted by the time I'm finished, haha! Just takes too much time away from relaxing and enjoying other things, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 7, 2013 #470 Share Posted July 7, 2013 And anyone that shows up at the table in formal wear immediately gets thrown in the pool........and has to buy the first round *LOL* :) Sounds good to me. It takes me so long to get ready for MDR dinners that I am exhausted by the time I'm finished, haha! Just takes too much time away from relaxing and enjoying other things, IMO. I don't get a lot of opportunities to wear my formal shorts. You guys leave me alone. I'm not getting them wet!:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiStac13*Majesty* Posted July 7, 2013 #471 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I don't get a lot of opportunities to wear my formal shorts. You guys leave me alone. I'm not getting them wet!:mad: You might be getting them wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted July 7, 2013 #472 Share Posted July 7, 2013 No, I don't know you that well. You just sounded like you don't like buffet-that's all. No harm no foul-right!!:) I eat most of my breakfasts and lunches at the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted July 7, 2013 #473 Share Posted July 7, 2013 And anyone that shows up at the table in formal wear immediately gets thrown in the pool........ Would that be the tip pool? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyher Posted July 7, 2013 #474 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Would that be the tip pool? :confused: Now ya see, I hear there are no such things on a cruise ship, so throwing someone into one of them could be painful. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debde Posted July 7, 2013 #475 Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) Sounds like we have a great group for our table in the Jammer!!:D OB-our club is growing!!!;) Edited July 7, 2013 by Debde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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