Rare John&LaLa Posted August 26, 2019 Author #976 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Sorry I haven't caught up. Came home to no internet. Waiting on Spectrum now. Ended up with 7 loads of laundry and 4 extra pounds of John. Better than last time. Hopefully I'll get to the last few days sometime today or tomorrow 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted August 26, 2019 #977 Share Posted August 26, 2019 On 8/21/2019 at 12:08 AM, John&LaLa said: We had to show up for dinner in CK because Chef Henry was making us another stir fry. It was good, but not as good as the previous week's version. Not quite as spicy So speaking of CK we asked our server if they ever have cream of mushroom soup there and told him that we love the mushroom soup at Chops and he said "no problem we can get some of it for you" Well next night we are waiting an he brings us the soup and unless they changed the recipe from when I was onboard in May don't know where this mushroom soup came from. It was more like a broth with a few mushrooms in it, NOT at all like the thick soup of Chops. We did not say anything Strange!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 26, 2019 Author #978 Share Posted August 26, 2019 11 minutes ago, molly361 said: So speaking of CK we asked our server if they ever have cream of mushroom soup there and told him that we love the mushroom soup at Chops and he said "no problem we can get some of it for you" Well next night we are waiting an he brings us the soup and unless they changed the recipe from when I was onboard in May don't know where this mushroom soup came from. It was more like a broth with a few mushrooms in it, NOT at all like the thick soup of Chops. We did not say anything Strange!! Bummer, CK seems hit or miss. I do like most of the staff, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted August 26, 2019 #979 Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, John&LaLa said: Sorry I haven't caught up. Came home to no internet. Waiting on Spectrum now. Ended up with 7 loads of laundry and 4 extra pounds of John. Better than last time. Hopefully I'll get to the last few days sometime today or tomorrow 2 extra pounds of Ellen. Said I wasn't going to have bread or desserts but I lied😇 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 26, 2019 Author #980 Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 minute ago, molly361 said: 2 extra pounds of Ellen. Said I wasn't going to have bread or desserts but I lied😇 Laura found 2 as well 😉 I said I was going to the gym. Never got past the Spa 🤣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryBCruisin Posted August 26, 2019 #981 Share Posted August 26, 2019 32 minutes ago, molly361 said: So speaking of CK we asked our server if they ever have cream of mushroom soup there and told him that we love the mushroom soup at Chops and he said "no problem we can get some of it for you" Well next night we are waiting an he brings us the soup and unless they changed the recipe from when I was onboard in May don't know where this mushroom soup came from. It was more like a broth with a few mushrooms in it, NOT at all like the thick soup of Chops. We did not say anything Strange!! It sounds like the soup they serve in Izumi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted August 26, 2019 #982 Share Posted August 26, 2019 21 minutes ago, molly361 said: Said I wasn't going to have bread or desserts but I lied😇 I'm sorry, but I absolutely REFUSE to not eat copious amounts of bread and butter on a Royal ship.... those pumpkin seed rolls are TO DIE FOR, and the cheese rolls are right behind! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 26, 2019 Author #983 Share Posted August 26, 2019 9 minutes ago, brillohead said: I'm sorry, but I absolutely REFUSE to not eat copious amounts of bread and butter on a Royal ship.... those pumpkin seed rolls are TO DIE FOR, and the cheese rolls are right behind! Love cheese rolls, pick the seeds off the pumpkin rolls, then forage through basket for more seeds. On Mariner last year, our waiter just started bringing me seeds. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted August 26, 2019 #984 Share Posted August 26, 2019 13 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Love cheese rolls, pick the seeds off the pumpkin rolls, then forage through basket for more seeds. On Mariner last year, our waiter just started bringing me seeds. On Harmony last year, our server finally learned, and brought a HUGE bowl of rolls (like what they have the greens in at the Tutti Salad Bar) and an individual butter dish for each person at the table. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted August 26, 2019 #985 Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Bummer, CK seems hit or miss. I do like most of the staff, though. The lunch menu in CK for day 5-7 looks more like a dinner menu to me On another note saw your bridge pic on Andrew's thread . Never got an invite to that on this trip. Edited August 26, 2019 by molly361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKC08 Posted August 26, 2019 #986 Share Posted August 26, 2019 22 hours ago, brillohead said: I can't be the only one who is enamored with Bella.... PLEASE someone else 'fess up to being in love with this little sweetie! I simply love Bella and her Instagram adventures! She is a sweetie for sure. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted August 26, 2019 #987 Share Posted August 26, 2019 6 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Love cheese rolls, pick the seeds off the pumpkin rolls, then forage through basket for more seeds. On Mariner last year, our waiter just started bringing me seeds. That sure earns an extra gratuity! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 26, 2019 Author #988 Share Posted August 26, 2019 5 hours ago, molly361 said: The lunch menu in CK for day 5-7 looks more like a dinner menu to me On another note saw your bridge pic on Andrew's thread . Never got an invite to that on this trip. I swear the lunch menu for 5-7 is about 80% identical to day 4 dinner menu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted August 26, 2019 #989 Share Posted August 26, 2019 34 minutes ago, jagsfan said: That sure earns an extra gratuity! Oh, great, now this is going to turn into a tipping thread.... grab the popcorn! 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 27, 2019 Author #990 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Let's return to Day 4 - August 21 Last day for good lunch menu in CK so Laura and I went for one last Mozzarella wrap and chicken sandwich Skipped the soup, flatbread, and dates. No pics, because I was charging phone. After lunch headed down to the spa for Hot Stone's with the lovely Wanpen. I was supposed to do it on Day 6, Cozumel, but she was booked. this was the only early afternoon appointment. For those that don't know, the spa is on Deck 6, but the treatment rooms are on deck 5. There is a fancy glass staircase going from 6 to 5, but there is also an elevator. 😉 Guess how I get down there. 🤔 It is really a plus when you have to leave, my legs are jello I get to drive it myself. 😁 Now, this was my first hot stone treatment, and I know there will be more. It's around $20 extra, but worth it. When I paid, I decided to use my $50 coupon, but she gave me another one, so I may be back. 😉 For those counting, I think I've now ended up on the wrong side of deck 7, 4 times already. So embarrassing. But I do get to walk past my favorite cabin number And here is a pic of the drink of the day promo. Caribbean Sling, $8 I've been lax keeping up with Drink of the Day. Apologies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 27, 2019 Author #991 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Izumi - Dinner and a Show Part2 As mentioned earlier, we really enjoyed my birthday dinner, so we decided to do it again. They even gave us a 30% discount, so the $49 combo ended up costing $34.30 😁 The service charge dropped accordingly, so we made up the tip to the culinary team. No big group this time, us and 3 other couples. They were nice, I forget their names. One lady had a shellfish allergy, so they cooked her protein and veg somewhere else. It came out kind of late in my opinion. Everything was fabulous, and way to much. Definite food coma afterwards. The egg snake followed by egg game. Most of us caught it, took me all three attempts. The secret is not to close your mouth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 27, 2019 Author #992 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Chef from Philippines, rice from WalMart. A heart for the ladies. He actually made it beat with the spatula, that was cool.😎 I asked for a volcano Not the same without fire, just a little steam Better lobster than last time, and way better than CK later in the week 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 27, 2019 Author #993 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) That pretty much covers day 4 When we got back to the cabin, we had our invite to the Helipad sail away. We'll likely pass, to hot this time of year. Should have done it for sail in at Costa Maya. We would of had great views of Empress, and a nice breeze. And I forgot. We tied for the win in Classic Rock Trivia. I was ready for the tie breaker, but there was none. You need a perfect score to win this game. Song title and Artist. see question 17 Edited August 27, 2019 by John&LaLa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 27, 2019 Author #994 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Day 5 - Roatan, Honduras Spa Topia is pretty much the same as the hot stone I had yesterday, so the savings is really $50 No idea where $99 savings comes from🤔 Mexican Night on the one night we're not in Mexico this week Tonight is lamb in MDR, so we'll catch Columbus tomorrow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 27, 2019 Author #995 Share Posted August 27, 2019 As promised, Johnny Rocket's for breakfast. Someone's in a hurry 8am and the place is really empty. Harmony apple danish has consistently been excellent. Best of any ship in a long time I'm ordering the works. Half the potatoes, twice the topping, two eggs over easy. Waffle House Special😁 Breakfast was fun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 27, 2019 Author #996 Share Posted August 27, 2019 We got off early to beat the heat, unfortunately we didn't beat the crowds. It was a zoo. Excursions all gathered if front of the ship Getting some sun. Harmony looks like a condo We didn't stay out long, the crowds disapated shortly after we got back onboard. Looks like they are building a new pier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 27, 2019 Author #997 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Did some more exploring in the solarium. Someone stole the binoculars. Rough neighborhood. Mister, Mister Where's Waldo They should really keep this floor clean FYI, there is a bathroom right inside the deck 14 hallway, Port side Rolling out the Red Carpet for this afternoons party. It's just to hot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 27, 2019 Author #998 Share Posted August 27, 2019 More super slow mo 20190822_084830.mp4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 27, 2019 Author #999 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) Coastal Kitchen Happytisers for @A&L_Ont Not sure if I posted this earlier, but I really like it. It's on Instagram and FB Giselle and Elliot use to have name tags, but people kept stealing them. Off to the MDR for lamb night. Rockin and Rollin on the way to Cozumel Unfortunately, the lamb was nowhere near as good as the last time. 😥 I won't go into the mustard debacle. I forgot to take a picture. Drink cards showed up tonight. We cut thru the casino on the way to iSkate Edited August 27, 2019 by John&LaLa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 27, 2019 Author #1000 Share Posted August 27, 2019 iSkate is supposed to be choreographed by the cast, featuring their favorite music The headphone gimics and channel changing audio effects get irritating after a while It was packed, no reservations, no premium seating, but some folks still like to save seats. Barefoot lady held that position chasing off dozens of folks until the last minute, seriously, the last minute And since it was so crowded, folks behind us had kids in their laps, fairly large kids. They liked to kick and shake the seatbacks in front of them. Laura was not amused. I know, it's just kids being kids. No it's rude and unacceptable. There was a giant pole in the row behind us, so I figured no one would sit there. I was wrong. Rant over. It was a fun show, other than that. As we left, I grabbed a shot of the comics. JR McCollum was the funny one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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