Live from Indy with UDP - 6/17/22 - 6/20/22 🍔🍺

[island lady]

10 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

Now that we've passed midpoint of the cruise, I'm not sure cruising solo is for me. It's just odd. No idea how Laura does it. 

 

I thought it was odd you were cruising by yourself as well.   I know when you cruise with Laura, you do a lot of separate things, but indeed...I could not cruise without Bucky.   I would have to deal with huge crocodile tears if I left him behind anyway.  😉 

[Arzeena]

1 minute ago, island lady said:

 

We have had those show up many times...and most recently on Harmony a couple of weeks ago.  I used it to buy Bucky a really nice pen at the gift shop.  😉 

I really miss stories of your vaction rentals and pictures.

 

***** I apologize John, (I was not meaning to go off topic in your review) but had to reach Pat since I couldn't find her anywhere else.

[John&LaLa]

Coffee Chat with your host.

 

Here a few tips on using an older espresso machine. 

 

You can kinda get black coffee from one. Basically it's just espresso and hot water😉

Cafe Creme button pushed twice will give you about 8 ounces. Slightly different because of the espresso creme on top. Give it a shot

 

You can also push these beans to change strength of brew, and the bottom half of coffee cup to access the lower buttons.

 

Std configuration 

 

Stronger coffee and lower menu activated

You can also make it weaker by selecting one bean

 

Using the button for doubles saves time when there is a line. It's also the only way to switch between steamed milk, and milk foam.

 

As long as were in SL, how about some pictures.

 

Outdoor area. Oddly enough, DL has a little nicer outdoor furniture 🤔 Day bed is nice, though.

 

Morning snacks 

[island lady]

1 hour ago, John&LaLa said:

Checking out Chops for breakfast 

 

Nice view

 

Typical menu

 

Went with egg white omelet.  Ham, onion, tomatoes, and peppers

 

Ditto to the view.   Love, love Chops for breakfast on Freedom/Voyager ships.   Not a fan of Chops location on Oasis class.  😞 

[Ocean Boy]

18 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

Another change from the old days

 

Not sure about Indy, but didn't Freedom have a revolving door from Jammer to pool deck. Not anymore. 

 

You can see the curve in the ceiling above. 

 

May try and see if Freedom changed as well. Need a good angle

I was not a fan of the revolving door.

[island lady]

7 minutes ago, Arzeena said:

I really miss stories of your vaction rentals and pictures.

 

***** I apologize John, (I was not meaning to go off topic in your review) but had to reach Pat since I couldn't find her anywhere else.

 

Sorry about that.   I have not posted on the "lockdown" thread for months now.  Just have not been on lockdown at all, currently up here in Maine making the lobsters very nervous.  😉 

[happy cruzer]

Not knowing if the UDP is truly unlimited is bothersome.  At full price, if it is limited, then many would not find value in it and may just go with another plan or wait until onboard to negotiate pricing.

 

Great pictures, noting some difference to Liberty of the Seas.  Interesting.  Thanks.

[TexasRon]

14 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

Headed up to SL to complain about Alex to Grecia. She caught on fast. 😉

 

She's very sweet

Grecia and her husband were highlights of our cruise..excellent service and attention to detail.

[HBE4]

2 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

Yesterdays health stats

 

Walked less, but then again boarding day is always busy

 

Zero weight gain. Now that's odd. I thought I ate quite a bit🤔

 

No idea what this stuff means, or how acurate some sensors under my feet are. My BMI is good, though. Pretty sure thats just weight compared with height.

 

Metabolic age = 53. Not sure what that means but if memory serves me correctly,  you must be aging backwards. Mr. Benjamin Button. 😄

[HBE4]

1 hour ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Not sure about Indy, but didn't Freedom have a revolving door from Jammer to pool deck. Not anymore. 

 

52 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

I was not a fan of the revolving door.

 

That's the best improvement that could be made to any ship. Someone was always getting stuck in them. And it always wasn't that person's fault. 😐

 

 

[John&LaLa]

7 minutes ago, HBE4 said:

 

Metabolic age = 53. Not sure what that means but if memory serves me correctly,  you must be aging backwards. Mr. Benjamin Button. 😄

 

But 52 on Friday morning😉

 

Actually almost 60

[John&LaLa]

Day 3 Compass 

 

Spa deal is weak. 

 

 

 

Can't believe its over tomorrow. 

 

But hey, it was longer than our 2 day test on Allure last July

 

Edited June 19, 2022 by John&LaLa

[John&LaLa]

Speaking of spa, opened my Father's Day card

 

Probably just get a massage at home tomorrow 

 

Cookout with boys in Atlanta today. Pat's first Father's Day.

Headed there Tuesday 

[John&LaLa]

Out on Walkabout

 

Stairs to SL from deck 13

 

Go with the Flow. No line

 

Better lighting

 

View from 13

 

Truly Perfect

 

Next addition.

Adult Beach ⛱ 

Gretia says a hotel is going up

 

No work, but it's Sunday

 

[John&LaLa]

More pool deck

 

From sundeck above Sky Bar

 

 

Solarium 

 

Not sure who thought a telescope for veiwing pool deck was a good idea. 🤔

 

Deck 12 loungers

[John&LaLa]

No luck on spotting Freedom's new exit doors, but plenty of other interesting things

 

This is the former Suite sun deck.

Much better now. Looks fun at night

 

Freedom serms to have better scrubbers. 

She should, spent years installing them😉

 

Another Freedom difference. Actual balconies on the added deck 12 cabins. 

 

We stayed in 1890 when they were new

Tiny balcony, and windy

 

 

Guess they realized they were impractical. 

Indy just has OV's

 

 

Edited June 19, 2022 by John&LaLa

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

40 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

But 52 on Friday morning😉

 

Actually almost 60

 

I  was "53" late last year, then the holidays (and many cruises) hit. As of today I'm "56" - and will be 60 in just a couple of weeks. I, however, don't own a swimsuit similar to yours, LOL.

 

Tom

[John&LaLa]

18 minutes ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

 

I  was "53" late last year, then the holidays (and many cruises) hit. As of today I'm "56" - and will be 60 in just a couple of weeks. I, however, don't own a swimsuit similar to yours, LOL.

 

Tom

 

$11.99 on Amazon😉

 

Took a picture in the mirror🤣🤣

 

NSFW

 

[CruisinMama2003]

2 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

Another change from the old days

 

Not sure about Indy, but didn't Freedom have a revolving door from Jammer to pool deck. Not anymore. 

 

You can see the curve in the ceiling above. 

 

May try and see if Freedom changed as well. Need a good angle

Liberty doesnt have the revolving door(s) anymore either. 

[Sea Dog]

What’s the plan for today?

 

Happy  Father’s Day if it’s any consolation I’m spending it alone too but I’d rather be where you are.

[John&LaLa]

16 minutes ago, CruisinMama2003 said:

Liberty doesnt have the revolving door(s) anymore either. 

 

Makes sense, I guess. 

 

Never sailed Liberty. Was supposed to do a B2B in April 2020😪

[John&LaLa]

Just now, Sea Dog said:

What’s the plan for today?

 

Happy  Father’s Day if it’s any consolation I’m spending it alone too but I’d rather be where you are.

 

No dogs🤔

 

Playmaker's now. Burger, Crunch Roll, and Black & Gold

[John&LaLa]

Went down to choose my free picture.

Noticed laser tag going on.

 

Activities staff wanted me to play, but I just watched. Open till 3:00. No lines at all. Typically do teams of 7. Now it's just 2 vs 4

 

Neat setup

 

Players seem clueless 🤔 

 

[John&LaLa]

Stopped by Cafe Promenade to check coffee sizes.

 

There are two, regular and large. Large is either 50 cents or a dollar more. Guy wasn't very clear. Go figure

 

Drink of the day

 

Sorrento's not open yet

[John&LaLa]

Pics from my balcony

Not much view with Freedom there

 

Pier

 

CocoCay 

 

Long line for golf carts