Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted January 27, 2022 Author #151 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Exciting event today! Captain came on the loudspeaker and announced a probable ship in distress, dead in the water and no communication. As we got close to the boat we could see what appeared to be a makeshift boat that was overcrowded.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted January 27, 2022 Author #152 Share Posted January 27, 2022 The boat appeared to not have any engine, and since we were between Florida and Cuba, we thought it was probably you-know-what 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted January 27, 2022 Author #153 Share Posted January 27, 2022 The emergency crew got ready with ropes and seemed to be readying a lifeboat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted January 27, 2022 Author #154 Share Posted January 27, 2022 After an hour still in the water with lots of crew activity we got conflicting info from the casino staff, some saying the 7 or 8 people were brought onboard to stay in isolation until authorities disembark them when we return, others saying they refused to board... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famof4togo Posted January 27, 2022 #155 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) I assume they refused based on the "dry feet / wet feet" policy..... To save some the google... The policy commonly known as “wet-foot/dry-foot” generally refers to an understanding under which Cuban migrants traveling to the United States who are intercepted at sea (“wet foot”) are returned to Cuba or resettled in a third country, while those who make it to U.S. soil (“dry foot”) are able to request parole and, if granted, lawful permanent resident status under the Cuban Adjustment Act. Edited January 27, 2022 by famof4togo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted January 27, 2022 Author #156 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Someone on another thread recommended "don't sleep on the shawarma" which caught my eye. Tried it today and thanks to whomever that was, it was great! Much, much better than the bland meat pies we paid extra for at Emeril's and FREE! I asked them to put the thousand island dressing on the side and IMO it is much better without. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted January 27, 2022 Author #157 Share Posted January 27, 2022 The roast beef and broiled potatoes looked really good but I didn't try it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted January 27, 2022 Author #158 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Last night I had a really good night at the casino, thanks to pocket rockets, full houses and flushes, but the highlight was quad fives. I won about $900. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgore83 Posted January 28, 2022 #159 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Congratulations on your win! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted January 28, 2022 Author #160 Share Posted January 28, 2022 5 hours ago, mcgore83 said: Congratulations on your win! Thanks! Unfortunately tonight was a $600 casino donation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasicSailor Posted January 28, 2022 #161 Share Posted January 28, 2022 8 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said: The emergency crew got ready with ropes and seemed to be readying a lifeboat... I noticed on jimbos thread where it looked like they gave them gas and the cubans went on their way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted January 28, 2022 Author #162 Share Posted January 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, BasicSailor said: I noticed on jimbos thread where it looked like they gave them gas and the cubans went on their way. I saw that too. Someone in the casino said "gave them gas and contacted authorities". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasicSailor Posted January 28, 2022 #163 Share Posted January 28, 2022 1 minute ago, IntrepidFromDC said: I saw that too. Someone in the casino said "gave them gas and contacted authorities". Hard to believe they make a trip on a boat like that. The roast beef looked like my kind of cut enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted January 28, 2022 Author #164 Share Posted January 28, 2022 The captain just announced we'll be arriving at Port Canaveral early, around midnight. Unfortunately that means casino closes early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwokpot Posted January 28, 2022 #165 Share Posted January 28, 2022 17 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said: Someone on another thread recommended "don't sleep on the shawarma" which caught my eye. Tried it today and thanks to whomever that was, it was great! Much, much better than the bland meat pies we paid extra for at Emeril's and FREE! I asked them to put the thousand island dressing on the side and IMO it is much better without. Just so you know I don't think it's Thousand Island Dressing but Tahini Sauce. https://rolandfoods.com/blog/tahini-101 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted January 28, 2022 Author #166 Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Steakhouse dinner was delicious and sublime. Edited January 28, 2022 by IntrepidFromDC 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted January 28, 2022 Author #167 Share Posted January 28, 2022 28 minutes ago, kwokpot said: Just so you know I don't think it's Thousand Island Dressing but Tahini Sauce. https://rolandfoods.com/blog/tahini-101 I've had and love tahini sauce, but you're probably right that it's Carnival's attempt at tahini. Anyway, it looked and tasted like poor quality thousand island dressing to me. But otherwise it was really great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted January 28, 2022 Author #168 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Finally tried MDR on last seaday brunch so we could get our free Platinum cappuccinos. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted January 28, 2022 Author #169 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Casino closes at 1130pm instead of 2 or 3 am. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwbrad Posted January 28, 2022 #170 Share Posted January 28, 2022 1 hour ago, IntrepidFromDC said: Casino closes at 1130pm instead of 2 or 3 am. 😬 That stinks. What gifts have you gotten as part of the premier cruise? My June cruise on the Mardi Gras is a premier cruise as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights on the Beach Posted January 28, 2022 #171 Share Posted January 28, 2022 3 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said: The captain just announced we'll be arriving at Port Canaveral early, around midnight. Unfortunately that means casino closes early. That's odd - did he say why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteOptima Posted January 28, 2022 #172 Share Posted January 28, 2022 48 minutes ago, cruisemom2 said: That's odd - did he say why? 4 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said: The captain just announced we'll be arriving at Port Canaveral early, around midnight. Unfortunately that means casino closes early. Wonder if it has anything to do with impending big storm on the East coast. You may be spending a day or 2 more in Florida. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeyVictoria Posted January 28, 2022 #173 Share Posted January 28, 2022 There might be someone with a medical emergency on board who needs to get off the shop ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights on the Beach Posted January 28, 2022 #174 Share Posted January 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, ZoeyVictoria said: There might be someone with a medical emergency on board who needs to get off the shop ASAP. That's what I was wondering. I don't think it would be weather related - except it's going to drop into the low 40s here overnight and I'm not happy about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights on the Beach Posted January 28, 2022 #175 Share Posted January 28, 2022 I was wrong - it is weather related, strong winds are expected. MG isn't the only one coming back early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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