mo&fran Posted October 15, 2023 #105676 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Our departure yesterday had a slight delay. No reason given. We were in the pub at tht time, but I went back to the room to get something, and when I looked out, saw we were departing and went out on the balcony to watch, and our USCG escort had a guy up in the bow, in combat gear, manning a big gun. I don't recall that being a normal occurrence. This guy had a helmet and looked like he was ready for action. Just sayin. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted October 15, 2023 #105677 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Just now, mo&fran said: Our departure yesterday had a slight delay. No reason given. We were in the pub at tht time, but I went back to the room to get something, and when I looked out, saw we were departing and went out on the balcony to watch, and our USCG escort had a guy up in the bow, in combat gear, manning a big gun. I don't recall that being a normal occurrence. This guy had a helmet and looked like he was ready for action. Just sayin. That’s concerning. I wonder what that was all about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted October 15, 2023 #105678 Share Posted October 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, mo&fran said: Our departure yesterday had a slight delay. No reason given. We were in the pub at tht time, but I went back to the room to get something, and when I looked out, saw we were departing and went out on the balcony to watch, and our USCG escort had a guy up in the bow, in combat gear, manning a big gun. I don't recall that being a normal occurrence. This guy had a helmet and looked like he was ready for action. Just sayin. I have seen an escort like that many times, especially from Port Everglades. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted October 15, 2023 #105679 Share Posted October 15, 2023 33 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said: Interesting change on this week's Wonder sailing. Just saw this letter posted elsewhere. Edit: Oops, didn't see it posted elsewhere here. Disregard. I can't help but wonder if this is the first step to this becoming the D+ and P lounge. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo&fran Posted October 15, 2023 #105680 Share Posted October 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said: I have seen an escort like that many times, especially from Port Everglades. You always see the escort, I do not recall seeing the gun with a guy ready to use it, that is what I thought was different. With all of the news media coverage of increased security , just guessing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted October 15, 2023 #105681 Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 minute ago, mo&fran said: You always see the escort, I do not recall seeing the gun with a guy ready to use it, that is what I thought was different. With all of the news media coverage of increased security , just guessing. I have pictures that I was trying to find from when we sailed from Port Everglades the day of the airshow. We had an escort and there were multiple other boats surrounding the Navy ships in port. I am sure it is increased security but I also think, in that port at least, it depends on what other ships are in port. I have pictures of the guy on the gun waving to everyone as we sailed away. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted October 15, 2023 #105682 Share Posted October 15, 2023 31 minutes ago, mo&fran said: That is what I tried. 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted October 15, 2023 #105683 Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Luckynana said: You are too funny, Arzeena!! You will, of course, recognize them both!!😉 I will! I have been giving people "the could this be them" look and have been scolded once already. 😁 I have seen their pictures that John posted, so will recognize! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted October 15, 2023 #105684 Share Posted October 15, 2023 31 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: That’s what I thought as well but wanted to make sure. Hard to keep up with everyone. It will be crazy and a lot of fun next week when me @Sea Dog, Jennifer @jmh2006, Deb @Momof3gurlz, Larry @Husky1987 join Francis @mo&fran on Adventure next Saturday. Oh yes, it's going to be a good time for all!😉 I know these things!!!😁 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo&fran Posted October 15, 2023 #105685 Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Luckynana said: 😔 I will wait for my pumpkin seeds before I am officially bummed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted October 15, 2023 #105686 Share Posted October 15, 2023 23 minutes ago, mo&fran said: Our departure yesterday had a slight delay. No reason given. We were in the pub at tht time, but I went back to the room to get something, and when I looked out, saw we were departing and went out on the balcony to watch, and our USCG escort had a guy up in the bow, in combat gear, manning a big gun. I don't recall that being a normal occurrence. This guy had a helmet and looked like he was ready for action. Just sayin. After 911, all of the Staten Island Ferry boats were escorted by the Coast Guard, manning guns. I would guess that due to the attacks on Israel, everyone is on alert. I passed an Islamic Mosque last night, and there was a Police car stationed outside. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted October 15, 2023 #105687 Share Posted October 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, mo&fran said: I will wait for my pumpkin seeds before I am officially bummed. I'm so sorry. Hey, perhaps you can order broth or soup, and dunk your bread into it to make it soft? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted October 15, 2023 #105688 Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said: I thought she was talking about J&L too. I was I was. Ok sorry for confusing everybody. I am looking for J and L. And I am on the Equinox. And there are binoculars in my room. 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo&fran Posted October 15, 2023 #105689 Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Luckynana said: I'm so sorry. Hey, perhaps you can order broth or soup, and dunk your bread into it to make it soft? That is what Maureen was doing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted October 15, 2023 #105690 Share Posted October 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, Arzeena said: I will! I have been giving people "the could this be them" look and have been scolded once already. 😁 I have seen their pictures that John posted, so will recognize! Try going into the Martini Bar! You're bound to see them in there! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted October 15, 2023 #105691 Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Luckynana said: Try going into the Martini Bar! You're bound to see them in there! Hmmm. Ok will try there this evening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted October 15, 2023 #105692 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Just now, Arzeena said: Hmmm. Ok will try there this evening. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted October 15, 2023 #105693 Share Posted October 15, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Arzeena said: Hmmm. Ok will try there this evening. Thought I saw he has been sick lately , maybe not out of the cabin that much? Edited October 15, 2023 by Jimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted October 15, 2023 #105694 Share Posted October 15, 2023 35 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: I can't help but wonder if this is the first step to this becoming the D+ and P lounge. Probably because there is more and more Diamond Members and the lounges just can't handle the number of people now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted October 15, 2023 #105695 Share Posted October 15, 2023 31 minutes ago, mo&fran said: You always see the escort, I do not recall seeing the gun with a guy ready to use it, that is what I thought was different. With all of the news media coverage of increased security , just guessing. Found one from 2017. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted October 15, 2023 #105696 Share Posted October 15, 2023 We are having a bit of a lazy Sunday afternoon. 21 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted October 15, 2023 #105697 Share Posted October 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: We are having a bit of a lazy Sunday afternoon. Jade got so big!! Her eyes are gorgeous! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted October 15, 2023 #105698 Share Posted October 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Arzeena said: I know that place!!!! Had I known, we could have met up for coffeein the LBV outlets next to the hotel buildings you were staying in. We go there often. In fact I was probably there while you were. I bought a polo shirt in the US Polo association shop at LBV outlet. Previous years when Dressbarn and IZOD shops were there we went there regularly. The Vineland AVE and International drive Premium outlets plus Burlington and several Ross Dress for less outlets were Pauline's favourites and she bought quite a lot of clothes and a pair of beige Ralph Lauren boots. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted October 15, 2023 #105699 Share Posted October 15, 2023 23 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: We are having a bit of a lazy Sunday afternoon. What a beauty! She’s really grown too. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted October 15, 2023 #105700 Share Posted October 15, 2023 41 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said: Found one from 2017. And here I was, envisioning something like this from one of our sailings in 2009. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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