Rare Von & John Posted June 8, 2022 #2401 Share Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) On 6/4/2022 at 10:31 AM, Saint Greg said: One thing I forgot to post that really surprised me was how serious Alaskans are about stopping at crosswalks. Several times I’d come up to a crosswalk, see a car coming, and step back to let the car go. Every time the car stops. I’m like “what are you doing? Oh…I see you’re stopping for me. That’s super nice of you.” I have a feeling I won’t get the same treatment in New York. We call that the Tourist / Cruise Effect... People have NO Clue - they are walking in a street... They string out 20 wide & 10 deep - just strolling along the extra large sidewalk... And they decide to cross "Willy Nilly" any old way... Crosswalk - "What's That?" You'd think people had never seen one b/4 Yes - we're polite 🙂 Simple Self-Preservation against a vehicular manslaughter or wrongful death charge! On the other hand... Tourist/Cruise do bring in a surge to the Economy... So there's that! Overall - 🤣🤣🤣 Edited June 8, 2022 by Von & John 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted June 8, 2022 #2402 Share Posted June 8, 2022 @Saint Greg...how are you feeling, are you back in your office this week? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted June 8, 2022 Author #2403 Share Posted June 8, 2022 32 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said: @Saint Greg...how are you feeling, are you back in your office this week? I feel fine. An occasional cough. Today is my first day back at work. I'm supposed to wear a mask for five days. I guess it's just three with the weekend. I just wore it into the building and locked myself in my office. Only one person has been stupid enough to come in. He ran out after I coughed. 5 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted June 8, 2022 Author #2404 Share Posted June 8, 2022 I did it. 9-5 and I only left the office once...for a bathroom break. If I didn't drink coffee I probably could've done the whole day. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canes20 Posted June 8, 2022 #2405 Share Posted June 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Saint Greg said: I did it. 9-5 and I only left the office once...for a bathroom break. If I didn't drink coffee I probably could've done the whole day. 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted June 9, 2022 Author #2406 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Sea lions on the whale watch tour in ISP. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted June 9, 2022 Author #2407 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Whale watching highlights in ISP 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted June 9, 2022 Author #2408 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Budget whale watching 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted June 9, 2022 Author #2409 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Eric the eagle in ISP. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare Saint Greg Posted June 9, 2022 Author #2411 Share Posted June 9, 2022 When I was originally booked on the 5/31 cruise and switched to 5/24 after the ship change…I guess carnival never refunded me for the glacier explorer tour on the original cruise because they sent me an e-gift card in that amount this morning. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasicSailor Posted June 9, 2022 #2412 Share Posted June 9, 2022 15 hours ago, canes20 said: See if I drank coffee (Caffeine) all day it would have been me in that photo, probably with the same hair do. No, not the other things for sure. 🤐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted June 9, 2022 #2413 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Saint Greg, I've scrolled back and skimmed looking for your reflective comments comparing and contrasting your Alaskan cruise to all your Caribbean cruises, and if I missed it mea culpa... What do you think? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingguy007 Posted June 9, 2022 #2414 Share Posted June 9, 2022 17 minutes ago, IntrepidFromDC said: Saint Greg, I've scrolled back and skimmed looking for your reflective comments comparing and contrasting your Alaskan cruise to all your Caribbean cruises, and if I missed it mea culpa... What do you think? Don't sleep on some of the other sub forums here on CC. I pretty much discounted Alaska as a cruise destination (don't care for cold) but after reading several reviews (including Sir Greg's here) on the various subs and seeing all the great photos, I'm thinking I've been missing out. Some of the photos have been amazing and I dig scenic stuff and cool animals and such. I'm going to try and fit one in in next year or the year after. It actually seems like a pretty awesome itinerary to do at least once, even if I can't swim in a big ocean front pool or drink coconut water on the beach 😄. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted June 10, 2022 Author #2415 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Ice carvins 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingguy007 Posted June 10, 2022 #2416 Share Posted June 10, 2022 11 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: Ice carvins LOL, the song everyone loves to hate but secretly turn up when they are by themselves. Alright stop, collaborate and listen, Ice is back with a brand new invention. Perfect song and that's the jam! I used to bump the hell out of that, I ain't ashamed 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted June 10, 2022 Author #2417 Share Posted June 10, 2022 On 6/8/2022 at 5:00 PM, Saint Greg said: I did it. 9-5 and I only left the office once...for a bathroom break. If I didn't drink coffee I probably could've done the whole day. Did it without stepping out of the office at all today. Even with my 24 oz coffee. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMama2003 Posted June 10, 2022 #2418 Share Posted June 10, 2022 33 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: Did it without stepping out of the office at all today. Even with my 24 oz coffee. You went 8 hrs without going to the bathroom 👀 or was that 24 oz cup reappropriated for a needier cause 🤣 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icft Posted June 10, 2022 #2419 Share Posted June 10, 2022 45 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: Did it without stepping out of the office at all today. Even with my 24 oz coffee. Is a window involved? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted June 10, 2022 Author #2420 Share Posted June 10, 2022 8 hours ago, CruisinMama2003 said: You went 8 hrs without going to the bathroom 👀 or was that 24 oz cup reappropriated for a needier cause 🤣 8 hours without going to the bathroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted June 10, 2022 Author #2421 Share Posted June 10, 2022 8 hours ago, icft said: Is a window involved? No windows. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted June 10, 2022 #2422 Share Posted June 10, 2022 (edited) @Saint Greg.....a few pages back I listed a link to a review I am following on HAL. Oops...I think that link was posted on The TRIBE page, sorry. I mention this because I thought you might want to take a look at the first few pages as this couple did a land tour BEFORE their cruise. It will give you a good idea of places to visit during an interior visit to Alaska, something right up your alley like you did in Seattle for your precruise days. Alaska is HUGE and a cruise just covers the southeastern portion.....IMO Denali National Park is a MUST for anyone who enjoys the outdoors and wildlife. Glad you are feeling better! Edited June 10, 2022 by Hogladyrider 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted June 10, 2022 #2423 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Alaska compared to the 48 other states. Pretty darn big! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted June 10, 2022 #2424 Share Posted June 10, 2022 15 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said: Alaska compared to the 48 other states. Pretty darn big! I got a t-shirt in Skagway that had just Texas super-imposed inside of Alaska with the quote "Isn't Texas Cute?" Love that shirt! 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted June 10, 2022 Author #2425 Share Posted June 10, 2022 18 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said: Alaska compared to the 48 other states. Pretty darn big! But 80% uninhabitable…like California. 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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