LIVE: Quantum of the Seas. 8 - 28 - 2023 — 9 - 4 - 2023

[Ferry_Watcher]

Have a great cruise. 

[Lionesss]

Good morning. 
 

Slept restless. Of course excited to get the cruise going. 
But, a little night time attention getter got me up. 
The earthquake  ( or after quake) woke me up and my mind  has been racing since. 
Felt the rumble and my eyeglasses rattled on night stand. 
Guess there have been a few here in last 48 hours. 

 

 

Take care. 
 

 

 

Edited August 28, 2023 by Lionesss

[depplep]

Wow, you must be a force of nature. You go from tornados in the Midwest to earthquakes in the Northwest! Have a great cruise.

[Ferry_Watcher]

Weather in Seattle today - Expect a high of 74 degrees, and the possibility of some rain later in the day.

[Lionesss]

Ok. 
The very small earthquake is now documented on the earthquake site. 
 

 

Back home a mere 30 miles from our house near Lake Erie they also had one. 
 

So far I think and pray I am done with natures fury. 
 

I have personally experienced:

 

Snow blizzard —- 3 feet of snow event

Hurricane Charlie. The Friday 13th. 
Mini Tsunami/quake Labadee

Tornado ohio

Earthquake Ohio. Now Seattle 

Thats enough experience for one person. 
 

Better times ahead. 
 

Be safe. 

[Lionesss]

Getting ready for breakfast I thought I would try on the back up pair of shoes we bought at target here by Pikes Market. 
 

They only have self checkout. 
 

My pair comes to the cruise with an ink filled security tag. Nothing was on register screen to remove  and I did not alarm leaving store. 
 

 

These shoes will be well traveled and I will return in Ohio. 
And yes I have the receipt. 
 

Be safe. 

[crzndeb]

Have a great cruise. I haven’t been on the Quantum, but plenty on Ovation. 

[hoosier sailor]

1 hour ago, Lionesss said:

Getting ready for breakfast I thought I would try on the back up pair of shoes we bought at target here by Pikes Market. 
 

They only have self checkout. 
 

My pair comes to the cruise with an ink filled security tag. Nothing was on register screen to remove  and I did not alarm leaving store. 
 

 

These shoes will be well traveled and I will return in Ohio. 
And yes I have the receipt. 
 

Be safe. 

Ifn you can find a good strong magnet on the cruise or at the hotel you can take the security tag off.

[Lionesss]

Used hotel shuttle. 
10 min at port 

Luggage drop off 

Doors opened 9:50

Checked in sitting in waiting room 9:57

 

So efficient!!!

[techteach]

I was going to offer to run you down to Target and back! Guess I’m way too late. Enjoy!

[Ozark_Kid]

5 hours ago, Lionesss said:

Slept restless.

Well at least you were not Sleepless in Seattle. 

[KKB]

21 hours ago, crzndeb said:

Depends on how late you are out walking…the area around Pike Place Market, can be very sketchy at night. Just like any other major city, be mindful of your surroundings. If you are going a few blocks for dinner, you should be fine. There will also be more activity downtown when the Mariners (Go M’s) and Seahawks are playing (soon), so the streets may have more people. 

Good to know--Mariner play 3PM the 17th when we will be there.

[Lionesss]

1 hour ago, techteach said:

I was going to offer to run you down to Target and back! Guess I’m way too late. Enjoy!

You are so kind. 
 

See you on board. 
 

Be safe. 

[KKB]

15 hours ago, Lionesss said:

Story time. 
 

But first as I am looking out our hotel window and see the most stunning sunset I have seen in a long time. The  beauty of nature. 
 

 

But it made me reflect upon our last 24+ hours in Seattle. 

 

I have observed that the residents of this community  are so friendly and  helpful.  I know it is a touristy location but so many patient and kind people. 

The areas we visited were very clean. 

The artwork displayed shows individual talents. 
 

I witnessed a homeless person laying face down with a cigarette lighter clenched in his hand, as a walker by placed an unopened bottle of water for him. 

 

The police presence was very evident. 
They patrolled on foot, bikes as well as cars. 
 

We have used Ubers to go places and all have talked our ears off with helpful information. 
 

I did not get pushed or shoved or bumped out of the way by other tourists or locals. I guess the great patience rubs off on all. 

The only thing that was new was the excess fee for dining. 22% automatically added to your bill. 5% for tax. 17% for tip. 
Guess it has to be done for those who opt not to tip. 
 

And we heard from a number of visitors as well as locals pay close attention to the fees quoted by taxi drivers. Some over charge. 
 

Good night. 

 

Glad to hear the positives.

5% tax & 17% tip is less than I pay here.

We have over 7% sales tax, plus a tax for our concert venue at restaurants & bars & we usually tip 20%!

[KKB]

1 hour ago, Lionesss said:

Used hotel shuttle. 
10 min at port 

Luggage drop off 

Doors opened 9:50

Checked in sitting in waiting room 9:57

 

So efficient!!!

LOVELY--have a wonderful time! 

Living vicariously thru u this week!!

[Lionesss]

My current position. 
 

Perched on Promenade, waiting for cabins to open. 
 

 

Show schedule for week. 
 

Edited August 28, 2023 by Lionesss

[Lionesss]

So went to Cafe Promenade to get a cup of decaf coffee. Lukewarm ( sad face). 
 

The following was available to add. 
 

Milk and Skim 

 

 

Plus. 
Individual creamers. 
 

 

 Be safe. 

[crzndeb]

1 hour ago, KKB said:

Mariner play 3PM the 17th when we will be there.

It’s actually a 1:10 game here in Seattle 😉

[techteach]

Day games are great fun here in Seattle. Be sure you take your camera and climb to the top for beautiful views. Go Mariners!

[Lionesss]

Earlier they announced cabins would be ready till 2 pm. 
But the sign on hallway door said         1 pm. 
 

We got in our Grand Suite at 12:59pm. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waiting for luggage. 
 

Ne safe. 

Edited August 28, 2023 by Lionesss

[techteach]

Can you look out and see what the line-up of cars is like? We plan to leave our house at 1:45.

[Husky1987]

22 minutes ago, techteach said:

Can you look out and see what the line-up of cars is like? We plan to leave our house at 1:45.

We just got on….no wait at all.  Less than 10 minutes from shuttle to ship.

 

ETA:  270 Kummelweck not bad…thinly sliced beef nice and pink with no fat/gristle.  If they were all like that I might actually like them.

 

Edited August 28, 2023 by Husky1987

[Lionesss]

34 minutes ago, techteach said:

Can you look out and see what the line-up of cars is like? We plan to leave our house at 1:45.

 

 

Absolutely no line. Looking for work. 
 

Be safe. 

[Lionesss]

Reading material. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Lionesss]

Reading material continued. 
 

Funny how they promote save the trees yet all these papers. 
 

 

 

 

 

Enough of that. 
 

Next the good stuff.