exlondoner Posted October 25, 2023 #2501 Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, jam19872016 said: Yes, it's just not enforced 😂 Even on the Bare Essentials cruises you are required to be dressed in the dining room. According to a friend. Is this the same friend who wanted to know about the invert pineapples or another? 🙂 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 25, 2023 Author #2502 Share Posted October 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, exlondoner said: Is this the same friend who wanted to know about the invert pineapples or another? 🙂 Yes. Quite an odd fellow he is. 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 25, 2023 Author #2503 Share Posted October 25, 2023 One bag has returned, but not the one with my pants. I need to borrow the Oh crap button. 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted October 25, 2023 #2504 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Sorry that might have been the wrong reaction button! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 25, 2023 #2505 Share Posted October 25, 2023 14 minutes ago, jam19872016 said: Yes, it's just not enforced 😂 That’s what some people say about Cunard’s. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 25, 2023 #2506 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Host Hattie said: Sorry that might have been the wrong reaction button! Well, the mental picture certainly warrants it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 25, 2023 #2507 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Your ship appears to have gone round in a circle. Is this simply to avoid getting to Malaga too early? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 25, 2023 Author #2508 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Casino continues to be packed. Interestingly the smoking side had a handful of open slots while the non smoking was full. I didn't want to play, just was craving a mango daquiri to enjoy pool side. But each open slot I sat at was quickly swarmed by people looking for a game to play so I have given up my quest as I don't want to take up precious real estate. I walked by last night about 1:30 and casino was about 80% full still. This morning around 9:30 about 70% full. It is another Elite cruise. With the weather the way it is, the inside is getting a little crowded all over not just in the casino so I have retreated to my room for the time being. May watch some TV, may take a nap. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 25, 2023 Author #2509 Share Posted October 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, exlondoner said: Your ship appears to have gone round in a circle. Is this simply to avoid getting to Malaga too early? Yes. I was not expecting a sea day again so soon we did not have one between Malaga and Valencia on the crossing over unless my memory is playing tricks on me. We are pretty close will probably do circles the rest of day and night. Hopefully he can chose where to circle based on sea conditions because it is getting quite rough out there. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersonfcu Posted October 25, 2023 #2510 Share Posted October 25, 2023 3 hours ago, exlondoner said: I think it is the competitive element I dislike. When I was a teacher, I spent a lot of emotional capital sorting out the very few children in the year who did less well than they had hoped in their exams. Hence, I spend all my time worrying about the losers, which banishes any possible enjoyment. As you think John should try the Gala night, perhaps you should try the Great British Bake Off. Part of its charm is that it is the least competitive "competition" I have ever seen. There is no monetary prize, and the amateur bakers all help each other despite it being a competition. There are absolutely no losers on the show and no one is embarrassed -- in fact, they all hang out together after the show. I don't bake, and I barely cook . . . and I still enjoy the show. I watch it with the better half who is a superb baker. Of course, many folks have better things to do than watch any sort of television, and that is perfectly understandable. BTW, a few years ago there was an American version of the Great British Bake Off. No one liked the American version. Not even Californians. Why? Because, of course, the American producers tried to make it really competitive. 🙂 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 25, 2023 #2511 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Petersonfcu said: As you think John should try the Gala night, perhaps you should try the Great British Bake Off. Part of its charm is that it is the least competitive "competition" I have ever seen. There is no monetary prize, and the amateur bakers all help each other despite it being a competition. There are absolutely no losers on the show and no one is embarrassed -- in fact, they all hang out together after the show. I don't bake, and I barely cook . . . and I still enjoy the show. I watch it with the better half who is a superb baker. Of course, many folks have better things to do than watch any sort of television, and that is perfectly understandable. BTW, a few years ago there was an American version of the Great British Bake Off. No one liked the American version. Not even Californians. Why? Because, of course, the American producers tried to make it really competitive. 🙂 All very laudable, but, really, cakes. How is it possible to summon up an interest in cakes and the like? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersonfcu Posted October 25, 2023 #2512 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Just now, exlondoner said: All very laudable, but, really, cakes. How is it possible to summon up an interest in cakes and the like? Its not the cakes. The charm is in the everyday people from all walks of British life and how they interact with each other and the judges and the two show hosts. I can't really explain it, you have to try it. Sort of like Gala night. 4 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 25, 2023 #2513 Share Posted October 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, exlondoner said: All very laudable, but, really, cakes. How is it possible to summon up an interest in cakes and the like? And winning it certainly seems to make a difference because it starts some of the more successful contestants on culinary careers, I believe. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 25, 2023 #2514 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Petersonfcu said: Its not the cakes. The charm is in the everyday people from all walks of British life and how they interact with each other and the judges and the two show hosts. I can't really explain it, you have to try it. Sort of like Gala night. You are not making it sound more appealing. I don’t want to get involved with these people or I might get to like them and worry about them. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balcony bound Posted October 25, 2023 #2515 Share Posted October 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, Petersonfcu said: As you think John should try the Gala night, perhaps you should try the Great British Bake Off. Part of its charm is that it is the least competitive "competition" I have ever seen. There is no monetary prize, and the amateur bakers all help each other despite it being a competition. There are absolutely no losers on the show and no one is embarrassed -- in fact, they all hang out together after the show. I don't bake, and I barely cook . . . and I still enjoy the show. I watch it with the better half who is a superb baker. Of course, many folks have better things to do than watch any sort of television, and that is perfectly understandable. BTW, a few years ago there was an American version of the Great British Bake Off. No one liked the American version. Not even Californians. Why? Because, of course, the American producers tried to make it really competitive. 🙂 It's one of my very favorite shows. Just love the humor along with the baking as well. Much better than American baking shows. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 25, 2023 #2516 Share Posted October 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, balcony bound said: It's one of my very favorite shows. Just love the humor along with the baking as well. Much better than American baking shows. But why do we need baking shows at all? Obviously, because many people enjoy them and that is fine, but it just mystifies me. I don’t eat cake much. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersonfcu Posted October 25, 2023 #2517 Share Posted October 25, 2023 34 minutes ago, jam19872016 said: Casino continues to be packed. Interestingly the smoking side had a handful of open slots while the non smoking was full. I always assumed the smoking side of the casino was busy because it was the only place on the inside of the ship where the smokers could smoke. Although I don't smoke, my mother did . . . so I can tolerate it reasonable well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersonfcu Posted October 25, 2023 #2518 Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, exlondoner said: But why do we need baking shows at all? Obviously, because many people enjoy them and that is fine, but it just mystifies me. I don’t eat cake much. 🙂 Don't judge until you at least give it a try! Oh, and do you eat bread? Cookies? Sometimes they bake those on the show! And they even bake croissants, which I know you eat! This is my last post on the subject . . . Edited October 25, 2023 by Petersonfcu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 25, 2023 #2519 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Petersonfcu said: Don't judge until you at least give it a try! Oh, and do you eat bread? Cookies? Sometimes they bake those on the show! And they even bake croissants, which I know you eat! Honestly, unless the trailers give a totally distorted impression of the programme, I do have some idea what it is like. And don’t talk to me about baking bread: my childhood was spent fitting around needing to be in the right place at the right time when my mother’s bread rose. Nightmare. (Also, she confesses very quietly, I don’t watch much TV at all.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted October 25, 2023 #2520 Share Posted October 25, 2023 35 minutes ago, exlondoner said: But why do we need baking shows at all? Obviously, because many people enjoy them and that is fine, but it just mystifies me. I don’t eat cake much. 🙂 There lots of British humo(u)r on the Bake- off. It’s more than cake too. There’s bread too! But yes, you’ll start worrying about the contestants because the show does a good job of making them human and relatable. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess76021 Posted October 25, 2023 #2521 Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, jam19872016 said: One bag has returned, but not the one with my pants. I need to borrow the Oh crap button. Ok! Here it is. "OH CRAP" Use it with my blessings!! Hugs from Texas 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 25, 2023 Author #2522 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Ended up taking a nap 😴. Still no pants, I left the snoozing sign down just in case but no luck. May just do the buffet. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 25, 2023 Author #2523 Share Posted October 25, 2023 70-80 wait at 645. Will cancel it if it gets down to 10 minutes and still no laundry back. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 25, 2023 Author #2524 Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Petersonfcu said: As you think John should try the Gala night, perhaps you should try the Great British Bake Off. Part of its charm is that it is the least competitive "competition" I have ever seen. There is no monetary prize, and the amateur bakers all help each other despite it being a competition. There are absolutely no losers on the show and no one is embarrassed -- in fact, they all hang out together after the show. I don't bake, and I barely cook . . . and I still enjoy the show. I watch it with the better half who is a superb baker. Of course, many folks have better things to do than watch any sort of television, and that is perfectly understandable. BTW, a few years ago there was an American version of the Great British Bake Off. No one liked the American version. Not even Californians. Why? Because, of course, the American producers tried to make it really competitive. 🙂 You have me thinking of giving it a shot. 2 hours ago, exlondoner said: All very laudable, but, really, cakes. How is it possible to summon up an interest in cakes and the like? Hmmm, cakes 🤤 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted October 25, 2023 Author #2525 Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Petersonfcu said: I always assumed the smoking side of the casino was busy because it was the only place on the inside of the ship where the smokers could smoke. Although I don't smoke, my mother did . . . so I can tolerate it reasonable well. If I could have gotten a drink I could tolerate it too 😀 1 hour ago, princess76021 said: Ok! Here it is. "OH CRAP" Use it with my blessings!! Hugs from Texas Thanks 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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