BTimmer's Almost Live from the Nieuw Amsterdam - Sea to FLL 10/2-23/21

[12cruise2]

On 10/3/2021 at 8:04 PM, scubacruiserx2 said:

 

Was it a mask like this ?

YES YES YES YES YES.  And I saw another, white one night before last on a lady.   They really are quite lovely, which is why they caught my eye--but alas, I'm onto them now!

[ScottishMaid]

14 hours ago, Btimmer said:

I've had a lot of trouble posting on this site. I finally switched  browsers to Firefox on my iPhone.
 

We had a nice day in San Diego and are now headed south.  We rode the HOHO trolley morning most of the day today with stops in Little Italy, Old Town, and Sea Port.

 

Below is a dinner view picture plus some from today.  My blog has many more details. .

Enjoying your blog. Fun to read when we know you well and know the ports.. Please say hi to Mary and Brent from us. We know who Peter and Harry are, but not sure if they'd remember us.

Jill and Joe

[scubacruiserx2]

2 hours ago, 12cruise2 said:

YES YES YES YES YES.  And I saw another, white one night before last on a lady.   They really are quite lovely, which is why they caught my eye--but alas, I'm onto them now!

 

This is a description of the mask as found on Amazon

 

• დ 1.Multi-purpose Product——The rhinestone face mask is connected by glittering rhinestones into a mesh structure, breathable,comfortable and fashionable to wear. And it can be used with protective equipment. (Note: This product is not used as a protective product.)

[igar39]

This is a question about wine stewards/servers.   On a cruise a few years ago we had a wine steward that was excellent.  I am wondering if he might be on New Amsterdam.  His name is

Roy Nunga.   Anyone else have him and remember him?

[bcummin]

Your beautiful San Diego photos bring back good memories.

The reason I asked about chairs is that on the Volendam we had a room with a loveseat and only one chair.  We asked for and received a good dining room type chair that I really appreciated using.

Barbara

Edited October 7, 2021 by bcummin

[Btimmer]

We had a couple excellent culinary demonstrations by Stephen from the Pinnacle grill.  Today's demonstration  was on chili's. It preceded the CC M&G.

[Btimmer]

32 minutes ago, igar39 said:

This is a question about wine stewards/servers.   On a cruise a few years ago we had a wine steward that was excellent.  I am wondering if he might be on New Amsterdam.  His name is

Roy Nunga.   Anyone else have him and remember him?

I don't recognize the name.  But there are no wine stewards like we used to have.

[NCTribeFan]

16 hours ago, Btimmer said:

Another observation I would make is that the Casino is EXTREMELY busy.  It's packed.

 

Guessing that's because the casino was giving away cabins.  I should be there, playing #13 on the Roulette wheel.

[rkacruiser]

3 hours ago, igar39 said:

His name is

Roy Nunga.   Anyone else have him and remember him

 

Never knew his last name, but for a Filipino, I think a name such as "Roy" might be unusual.  He was my Wine Steward on the 2008 Grand World Voyage of the Amsterdam and was an excellent wine steward.  Maybe it is him?  

 

[cruisegirl]

On 10/2/2021 at 6:31 PM, Btimmer said:

We're on board after the fastest  embarkation ever! Less than 30 minutes!

 

We depart at 5pm which is 30 minutes from now and we'll be enjoying dinner in the Tamarind.

 

I need to figure out the picture rotation issue.

You are so excited you are “head over heels.”  

[Sir PMP]

13 hours ago, rkacruiser said:

 

Never knew his last name, but for a Filipino, I think a name such as "Roy" might be unusual.  He was my Wine Steward on the 2008 Grand World Voyage of the Amsterdam and was an excellent wine steward.  Maybe it is him?  

 

Yes, we had Roy on the Amsterdam too, great wine steward..

[Btimmer]

As we head further south, we woke up this morning to 75°f temperatures outside and 76°F in the stateroom which is 7° higher than when we went to bed.  And yes, we have our own thermometer.

[aliaschief]

Tim, It was nice meeting you yesterday at the M&G. Another beautiful day at sea. 
 

Bruce 

Edited October 8, 2021 by aliaschief

[Btimmer]

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[scubacruiserx2]

7 hours ago, Btimmer said:

As we head further south, we woke up this morning to 75°f temperatures outside and 76°F in the stateroom which is 7° higher than when we went to bed.  And yes, we have our own thermometer.

 

We're about a hour from Ft. Lauderdale and todays high was 87 F and mid 70's in the morning with 96% humidity .

[rkacruiser]

10 hours ago, Sir PMP said:

Yes, we had Roy on the Amsterdam too, great wine steward..

 

Visiting that huge mall in Manila, I crossed paths with Roy and his family.  We had a few minutes for introductions and a brief conversation.  A good man; a nice family; I hope they are surviving this plague and that Roy has found employment that suits his skills since HAL seems not to want his services and knowledge.  

[aliaschief]

2 hours ago, Btimmer said:

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I have been fascinated watching the birds fishing today! Great shot.

[Btimmer]

I'm now on Chrome and we'll see how long this browser lasts.I can see one bird picture.  Here are a few more.  I spent several hours watching them fish for the flying fish.  The birds are 'masked boobies.'  They are flying pretty fast and a bit hard to photograph.

 

 

[Btimmer]

And the morning fleet heads out at Cabo San Lucas.

[Btimmer]

I did the electric bike excursion and it was a hoot!!  The meal was fabuloso!  No dinner tonight.  It was blazing hot at 90°f.

[Btimmer]

Here's a night view of the stack.

 

[Cajuntraveler]

Thank you, so much, for taking the time to write about your cruise.  We will be boarding the NA in FLL on 10/23.  Can you tell me who is playing piano in the Billboard?  We were on the NA in August and there was a man and woman playing. (May have been a married couple).  We usually enjoy the "dueling" pianos in the Billboard and are curious if the same couple is still playing.  Thank you!

[Btimmer]

4 hours ago, Cajuntraveler said:

Thank you, so much, for taking the time to write about your cruise.  We will be boarding the NA in FLL on 10/23.  Can you tell me who is playing piano in the Billboard?  We were on the NA in August and there was a man and woman playing. (May have been a married couple).  We usually enjoy the "dueling" pianos in the Billboard and are curious if the same couple is still playing.  Thank you!

The couple now playing are brand new and they are rapidly getting better.  They aren't married that I know of.

[Btimmer]

Here are the requested menus.

Pinnacle Grill

 

Tamarind

 

[mocruzer]

16 hours ago, Btimmer said:

Here are the requested menus.

Pinnacle Grill

 

Tamarind

 

Thank you.