Encore - Live 11/2

[UFMOM]

47 minutes ago, 17cruisesnsl said:

Hope  the two storms pass and the seas behave soon and Sue  feels better.  

Over twenty cruises I still get sea sick - Green  apples help!

Maybe Green gummy bears?

 

I don't know if they'd have it in any of the ship stores, but a product called Queze-Ease really helps, doesn't make you sleepy or interfere with alcohol as it's a combination of essential oils that you sniff.     I can't imagine why Amazon hasn't figured out how to deliver in the mid-Atlantic.  🤔

 

 

 

 

 

Sea Bands and ginger chews. Also the green apples. If all else fails. Bonine generic which should be available free in from the med center or GS. It’s non drowsy and you can drink. 

 

Mary Ann 

[graphicguy]

I’m lovin’ it!  Thanks!

[kearney]

so sorry , i missed the earlier post. I hope all feel better soon. 

[Peachypooh]

Hope Sue feels better soon. Thank you for doing this. We are on the Dec. 15.

[Shidah]

That truly is the only downfall to the Haven, being that high and towards the front of the ship, you can feel motion more in rough seas.  Hope Sue feels better soon.  Did anyone ask at the meet and greet why the chandelier was such a hot mess?

[TheDougOut]

 

Our slot pull had 152 participants and was operated using the same ticket-based system I devised for the Bliss crossing.  All prizes were awarded and participants cashed-out 65 minutes from the posted start time.  

 

$20 Buy-in

 

1st place received $462

2nd place received $271

 

8 random players received a bottle of wine, and a 9th random player received the 3rd place prize of $181

 

All players received $10 back.

 

 

[A&L_Ont]

Doug, that slot pull is organized beyond belief. 
 

Do they still have the Germany Girl Beer 🍻 Slot Machine?  Was it Heidi?  I look for her on RC and I have yet to find her. 

[TheDougOut]

 

Came back to the room to find a passed-out Sue...

 

 

[TheDougOut]

Just now, A&L_Ont said:

Do they still have the Germany Girl Beer 🍻 Slot Machine?  Was it Heidi?  I look for her on RC and I have yet to find her. 

 

We’re doing a $100 buy-in “High-Stakes-Heidi” at 11 PM after Oktoberfest.  This event will be capped, if necessary, at 75 players.

 

 

[CazV]

Hope Sue feels better soon.

[TheDougOut]

1 hour ago, 17cruisesnsl said:

Over twenty cruises I still get sea sick - Green  apples help!

 

We asked & received sliced green apples at breakfast!  Sue later claimed that the gummy bears had an immediate & positive impact.

 

She seems to be feeling better, as there’s now a discussion about dinner plans.

[A&L_Ont]

11 minutes ago, TheDougOut said:

 

We’re doing a $100 buy-in “High-Stakes-Heidi” at 11 PM after Oktoberfest.  This event will be capped, if necessary, at 75 players.

 

I always delete photos but I can’t delete Heidi.
 

I’d be so in on this. Can I wire you funds to spin just for me?  Live video/periscope is a must. If not please provide video later, for the 🥰. 

 

Let Sue know that I/we are happy to hear that she is rounding the bend to better health. 

Edited November 3, 2019 by A&L_Ont

[Chelsea1]

Looking at the marine weather charts I think you will have some fairly lumpy seas through to Monday night when the swell should start to reduce. It would have been the same on the southern route as there is an area of turbulence covering the Atlantic at the moment that you would have to pass through on either route.

[PortFees45]

I think in these reviews there should be a disclaimer where people state they're not being compensated by NCL. 

[ohiocruisemom]

Thank you so much for the review!  We are on the Dec 1st sailing in Haven.  Are Branco and Victoria in the Haven Bar? They were on our September Escape cruise and indicated they would move over to Encore. 

Edited November 3, 2019 by ohiocruisemom
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[TheDougOut]

We went in search of shrimp crisps, but the Garden Cafe was completely shutdown in preparation for dinner.  They were redirecting everyone to the Observation lounge, where we enjoyed a plate of potato chips while surrounded by bare feet on couches.  

 

We just grabbed an Ocean Blue reservation for 60 minutes from now. 

[LeesaB]

Thanks so much for doing this!  Your live reviews are my favorite.  And looking at that gorgeous suite, I really get the appeal of an inaugural sailing. 

[ColeThornton]

28 minutes ago, PortFees45 said:

I think in these reviews there should be a disclaimer where people state they're not being compensated by NCL. 

 

Are you being serious?

[TheDougOut]

Just now, PortFees45 said:

I think in these reviews there should be a disclaimer where people state they're not being compensated by NCL. 

 

They do keep dumping yummy treats off in our stateroom, but I assume that’s just because I aggressively bid to be in the Haven.

 

 

In regards to running a roll call, there are plenty of people that do this for ulterior motives.  That’s not me.  I’ve probably spent more money on the Bliss & Encore inaugural transatlantic roll calls than what my original M8 stateroom cost.  

[FreestyleNovice]

37 minutes ago, PortFees45 said:

I think in these reviews there should be a disclaimer where people state they're not being compensated by NCL. 

 

[TheDougOut]

Just now, ohiocruisemom said:

Thank you so much for the review!  We are on the Dec 1st sailing in Haven.  Are Branco and Victoria in the Haven Bar? They were on our September Escape cruise and indicated they would move over to Encore. 

 

If I ever get over there I’ll let you know.  I’m more a “drop down to 8” kind of guy.

[ceilidh1]

12 minutes ago, TheDougOut said:

 

They do keep dumping yummy treats off in our stateroom, but I assume that’s just because I aggressively bid to be in the Haven.

 

 

In regards to running a roll call, there are plenty of people that do this for ulterior motives.  That’s not me.  I’ve probably spent more money on the Bliss & Encore inaugural transatlantic roll calls than what my original M8 stateroom cost.  

 

Personally, I think they SHOULD be compensating you for what you do. The only reason I ever decided to try NCL was your review of the Bliss inaugural and Sid's review of a subsequent sailing. I loved both reviews so much that I booked an inside room on Bliss and then won a bid to upgrade to a balcony. One year later I bought into Haven outright and planning on doing the same next time!

[FreestyleNovice]

11 minutes ago, TheDougOut said:

In regards to running a roll call, there are plenty of people that do this for ulterior motives.  That’s not me.  I’ve probably spent more money on the Bliss & Encore inaugural transatlantic roll calls than what my original M8 stateroom cost.  

 

We all know you're two hi tech robots, manufactured by NCL and the CIA and paid for through the DSC and uncollected confiscated booze. Let's use the word drone reviewers, the latest in tech industry. Way ahead of the Thunderbird puppets, barely any wires visible..

 

Here's a snapshot of them in the bathroom from one of my NCL sources:

 

 

[TheDougOut]

Sitting here waiting for Ocean Blue, while I receive some Garden Cafe photos from a friend...

 

 

 

I wonder if OB will run up and grab me some.

[FreestyleNovice]

1 minute ago, ceilidh1 said:

 

Personally, I think they SHOULD be compensating you for what you do. 

 

NCL is far from that and perhaps it's good as it is to avoid potential negative or unbiased thoughts.