FLCruiser97 Posted December 10, 2023 #51 Share Posted December 10, 2023 23 minutes ago, POA1 said: Well, then let me apologize in advance. However, feel free to ask any questions you may have. Thank you in advance. Have a great cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked! Posted December 10, 2023 #52 Share Posted December 10, 2023 What fun! It will be a treat reading along as you conduct this important research. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 10, 2023 Author #53 Share Posted December 10, 2023 We do not overpack. This is mostly laboratory equipment. 2 1 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrhdhd Posted December 10, 2023 #54 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Always a bad sign when the expandable bag is expanded at the start of the trip. 🤭 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bnxshs Posted December 10, 2023 #55 Share Posted December 10, 2023 11 minutes ago, POA1 said: We do not overpack. This is mostly laboratory equipment. @POA1... holy smokes! Now I understand the UberXL. Of course, I expect my MIL alone will be bringing this same amount of luggage for our 7 day Rotterdam cruise on the 15th... I have to cram us, them and all the luggage into a Honda CR-V. But I have learned how to avoid 4 hours of non-stop chatter from her by placing my suitcase in a plastic bag (think garbage bag) and bungie cording it to the roof of the Honda.... much less grating on the nerves...😏 Both of you: have a great cruise! We were last on NS back in 2017 but she was a beautiful ship then and I expect is still. Thanks for all your research and measurements! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 10, 2023 #56 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Look - here you are! We had to bring someone from our excursion back to ship. So, I have another opportunity to wave goodbye. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 10, 2023 Author #57 Share Posted December 10, 2023 We have our room, our Pinnacle lunch reservation for tomorrow, and most importantly, the sweet, sweet Club Orange tote bag. (Pictured here with Poohby Joe in his Holland America throwback t-shirt. 19 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted December 10, 2023 #58 Share Posted December 10, 2023 🎉🎉Poohby Joe looks so happy to be back on a BHB. Any wang wangs yet? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare albingirl Posted December 10, 2023 #59 Share Posted December 10, 2023 21 minutes ago, POA1 said: We have our room, our Pinnacle lunch reservation for tomorrow, and most importantly, the sweet, sweet Club Orange tote bag. (Pictured here with Poohby Joe in his Holland America throwback t-shirt. That bag!!! Haha, enjoy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 10, 2023 Author #60 Share Posted December 10, 2023 10 minutes ago, 1ANGELCAT said: 🎉🎉Poohby Joe looks so happy to be back on a BHB. Any wang wangs yet? Not yet. It's Maker's Mark on the rocks for me and Ketel One & Soda with a lime for DW. Those are our "establishing drinks." 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted December 10, 2023 #61 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Oh my gosh, I'd forgotten (please forgive me!) about Poohby Joe!!! I'm sure he's going to have a wonderful time. BTW, how on earth did you bring all of those bags down from your condo? Do you have a luggage cart or did it take a couple of trips? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 10, 2023 Author #62 Share Posted December 10, 2023 We met our cabana guys and are having a light lunch at NY Pizza and Deli. Michelle is having the Motown salad and I am having the Tribeca pizza. 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 10, 2023 Author #63 Share Posted December 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, ger_77 said: Oh my gosh, I'd forgotten (please forgive me!) about Poohby Joe!!! I'm sure he's going to have a wonderful time. BTW, how on earth did you bring all of those bags down from your condo? Do you have a luggage cart or did it take a couple of trips? Our building has hotel luggage carts. Don't worry about offending Poohby Joe. He's just happy to be out traveling again. 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerchick Posted December 10, 2023 #64 Share Posted December 10, 2023 I had the Motown Salad and it was very tasty. However if I were to do it again I would ask them to use the Ceasar Dressing. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 10, 2023 #65 Share Posted December 10, 2023 14 minutes ago, POA1 said: Not yet. It's Maker's Mark on the rocks for me and Ketel One & Soda with a lime for DW. Those are our "establishing drinks." And of course trying a Minty Elf Martini and other festive holiday drinks! Please have something for me, one day - anything but coconut. Rumor has it that there is now also a festive coffee menu. Cabinmate saw it a Grand Dutch Cafe this morning, but did not get a picture. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 10, 2023 Author #66 Share Posted December 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Haljo1935 said: And of course trying a Minty Elf Martini and other festive holiday drinks! Please have something for me, one day - anything but coconut. Rumor has it that there is now also a festive coffee menu. Cabinmate saw it a Grand Dutch Cafe this morning, but did not get a picture. We will start on the holiday cocktail list, but we usually drink our regular drinks at first. That's how we screen our bartenders. (This is the scientific method for determining who has a good pour.) 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 10, 2023 #67 Share Posted December 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, POA1 said: We will start on the holiday cocktail list, but we usually drink our regular drinks at first. That's how we screen our bartenders. (This is the scientific method for determining who has a good pour.) Oh yes - establishing the bar for quality control before expanding to other options is definitely a solid plan I can support 😊 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 10, 2023 Author #68 Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) Tonight's Club Orange dining room menu. Michelle's excited for the Peruvian Chicken. Edited December 10, 2023 by POA1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 10, 2023 Author #69 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Files did not load. Trying again. 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 10, 2023 Author #70 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Ze plan is to go to the Tamarind bar around 5 PM for drinks and scooby snacks. We'll head to CO after 8 PM so as to avoid the first day rush. I'm hoping we get on the move before the rain comes The Retreat Area is pretty empty right now, but I heard it was sold out this week. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisercl Posted December 10, 2023 #71 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Bon voyage! Also new follower here. Looking forward to it, your good review reputation precedes you...lol.😎 Relax and enjoy. 😊 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 10, 2023 Author #72 Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) Ever wonder what happens when you give the National Institute of Cheer five years to plan a cruise? Light up door decorations. That's what happens. We're in sort of an alcove, so the sparkly gift isn't really obvious unless you know where to look. Edited December 10, 2023 by POA1 16 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 10, 2023 #73 Share Posted December 10, 2023 1 hour ago, POA1 said: Tonight's Club Orange dining room menu. Michelle's excited for the Peruvian Chicken. The Peruvian chicken was a delightful surprise on the Koningsdam and even better on the Rotterdam. I hope she enjoys it. A lot of the CO specials are really good and prepared in CO. Enjoy 🙂 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 10, 2023 Author #74 Share Posted December 10, 2023 On the left, Shiso Sour. On the right is Wasabi Cocktail. The panel prefers the Wasabi. 13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 10, 2023 #75 Share Posted December 10, 2023 1 hour ago, POA1 said: Tonight's Club Orange dining room menu. Michelle's excited for the Peruvian Chicken. I quite enjoyed the Peruvian Chicken. Here's hoping hers is just as good! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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