Ourusualbeach Posted October 28, 2019 #326 Share Posted October 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Sea Dog said: I know they are similar in some ways but that Symphony is bigger. The difference in size between any of the Oasis class ships is minute and would be unnoticeable. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatour Posted October 28, 2019 #327 Share Posted October 28, 2019 John and Lala, In regards to unpacking, we have a system. Whomever's bags arrives first unpacks, while the other party leaves the cabin. Alleviates the bickering. If I am the first, I take the fewest number of cabinets and leave as much hangers as possible. If she is the first, I just leave the cabin, have a few drinks. Return to the cabin and unpack my suitcases, utilizing what ever storage is still available. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 28, 2019 Author #328 Share Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sea Dog said: Hi John, Looks like a great start. At some point towards the end I would love how you would compare Symphony to Harmony? I know they are similar in some ways but that Symphony is bigger. I would love to hear your thoughts if you like one over the other. Cheers!! If its bigger, you wouldn't notice. Overall they are identical. We will sail all 4 between now and March 1 Symphony now Oasis January Harmony February Allure March Edited October 28, 2019 by John&LaLa 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 28, 2019 Author #329 Share Posted October 28, 2019 2 hours ago, jaspercat said: Hi John and Laura - a bit late to the party - look forward to your review. Upon catch-up saw the adorable Bella. Blanket Bella is too cute. Saw posts that people were asking if Mike S was the CD (sorry I skimmed a lot to catch up, so you might have replied) -- I absolutely love Mike (and not 'cause I'm Cdn too) -- he was a super CD when I sailed with him before he left and was pleased to see that he had returned. Nice pics of your cabin. Food porn!!! OMG that filet (from tonight (Sun) CK) looks so good! Ricky Mathews is our current CD. He's good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustFSU Posted October 28, 2019 #330 Share Posted October 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Ricky Mathews is our current CD. He's good. How long is he on for? I’m headed on the Symphony in April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted October 28, 2019 #331 Share Posted October 28, 2019 13 hours ago, John&LaLa said: On a side note, we were entertained by several kids using the slides ahead of opening. AO staff not amused. I blame a dad for showing his son how to open the netting. How much you wanna bet that dad also reserves seats in the theater and loungers on the pool deck... *sigh* What on earth is wrong with people????? 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 28, 2019 Author #332 Share Posted October 28, 2019 4 hours ago, grapau27 said: Thanks my DS friend. 63 today. I hope you had a great day Graham. I tipped a pint in the pub tonight 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 28, 2019 Author #333 Share Posted October 28, 2019 20 minutes ago, gatour said: John and Lala, In regards to unpacking, we have a system. Whomever's bags arrives first unpacks, while the other party leaves the cabin. Alleviates the bickering. If I am the first, I take the fewest number of cabinets and leave as much hangers as possible. If she is the first, I just leave the cabin, have a few drinks. Return to the cabin and unpack my suitcases, utilizing what ever storage is still available. Next time for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 28, 2019 Author #334 Share Posted October 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, DustFSU said: How long is he on for? I’m headed on the Symphony in April Not sure, I'll ask 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 28, 2019 Author #335 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Let's wrap up Saturday night. After dinner went back to cabin to watch Missouri game. It was depressing. So I caught up with you folks and called it a night. In bed by 10pm. It was a long day. Free drink count for the day was 6 Amstel for me, and 5 white Zin and a Buffalo Trace for Laura. Apparently the casino doesn't have B&B for her 'Tea' I'll try and keep up with my alcohol intake this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 28, 2019 Author #336 Share Posted October 28, 2019 One more thing. Internet has been pretty good so far. Login says Stream This is typical speedtest range Meets our needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustFSU Posted October 28, 2019 #337 Share Posted October 28, 2019 9 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: One more thing. Internet has been pretty good so far. Login says Stream This is typical speedtest range Meets our needs. I wonder if those speeds are so slow cause so many people that now get the internet package or because your on a ship, but I would think it would be a little better. I also love that you call your wife Lala. My daughters name is Emilia but when our son tried to say her name when she was born it came out Lala so that’s what we call her along with the whole family 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 28, 2019 Author #338 Share Posted October 28, 2019 5 minutes ago, DustFSU said: I wonder if those speeds are so slow cause so many people that now get the internet package or because your on a ship, but I would think it would be a little better. I also love that you call your wife Lala. My daughters name is Emilia but when our son tried to say her name when she was born it came out Lala so that’s what we call her along with the whole family 😁 Laura was named for her aunt Laura. She went by LaLa. It became her Grandma name, 13 years ago. I'm Grumpy. 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted October 28, 2019 #339 Share Posted October 28, 2019 7 hours ago, island lady said: Sherri...I miss Rahul as well. Sure were good times on the Freedom. 🙂 Hey Pat -- RCCL is releasing its May 2021-April 2022 7 night Caribbean schedule during the week of November 18, 2019. Maybe SY will replace HM, which is going to Europe for drydock in April. I expect HM to stay in Europe for the summer/fall but we should know soon. The 7 day Caribbean release date has already slipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilyclub Posted October 28, 2019 #340 Share Posted October 28, 2019 So Mike Swajakowski is getting a chance net week to impress Bayley? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted October 28, 2019 #341 Share Posted October 28, 2019 18 hours ago, atush said: Always a sunny day when the Tar Heels win True! Do you get to watch any of the Tar Heels on the IOM? Especially basketball. That said, beating Dook at anything is awesome. jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted October 28, 2019 #342 Share Posted October 28, 2019 12 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Top Tier party C&A 2502 Gold 1260 Platinum 419 Emerald 301 Diamond 334 D+ 201 Pinnacle 87 1 new Pinnacle couple 2137 3rd highest 2634 2nd highest 4733 Barb top cruiser That is insane, but hardly surprising jc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted October 28, 2019 #343 Share Posted October 28, 2019 33 minutes ago, xpcdoojk said: True! Do you get to watch any of the Tar Heels on the IOM? Especially basketball. That said, beating Dook at anything is awesome. jc Houston wins game 5, 7-1. Leads Series 3-2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted October 28, 2019 #344 Share Posted October 28, 2019 4 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Love this. We lost our precious Bailey last August and her best friend was Henry, a Westie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted October 28, 2019 #345 Share Posted October 28, 2019 4 hours ago, John&LaLa said: I hope you had a great day Graham. I tipped a pint in the pub tonight Thank you John. That is a fantastic photo of Bella. We just woke up and saw that lovely photo of Bella it really cheered us up before we go to work. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atush Posted October 28, 2019 #346 Share Posted October 28, 2019 10 hours ago, Domino D said: Perhaps for your birthday, we should all send you a gallon of gas. A great idea but you cant even send Pam cooking spray thru the post here lol; Been trying to get some since TSA took my last can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atush Posted October 28, 2019 #347 Share Posted October 28, 2019 4 hours ago, xpcdoojk said: True! Do you get to watch any of the Tar Heels on the IOM? Especially basketball. That said, beating Dook at anything is awesome. jc They had the Basketball on and i saw that,i havent seen any football but my OH might have. He has control of the TV in the room that all the sports packages are on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted October 28, 2019 #348 Share Posted October 28, 2019 7 hours ago, John&LaLa said: . I'm Grumpy. Lol! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted October 28, 2019 #349 Share Posted October 28, 2019 9 hours ago, DustFSU said: I wonder if those speeds are so slow cause so many people that now get the internet package or because your on a ship, but I would think it would be a little better. VOOM Stream has been capped at about 4 Mbps for some time now, not sure why one would expect better than posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted October 28, 2019 #350 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I think John’s too polite to say it, but just a reminder to some folks responding to him. Please don’t quote with photos attached, unless you have a specific question about one of them. John asked at the beginning of his live review that we don’t do this. As a live reviewer I know that it is extra work/time to scroll through a quote with pics, so I know he will appreciate it if it could/would stop. 18 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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