'LIVE' from the Mariner 7-6-08 please join us

[Fun@C]

Glad you won in the casino!!! Thanks for all of your postings too!! We can't wait to hear more!!

[lexxfield]

Kim:

I enjoy reading your postings. My friends Doug and Debbie (dwnurse) from Virginia are on the same cruise. Tell them Bobby from Natural Bridge says "Hi," if you run into them again.

[dzboss1]

Hey Kim!
How have the shows been? You have the same ones I will have next week. How has the CD, Drew, been??


***Reminder****

I will be posting LIVE from the Mariner for the 7/13 cruise. Will probably start the thread on Saturday, so be on the lookout everyone!!

[luv2cruise3]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=blue]Thanks for the updates. sure have enjoyed reading your posts and thanks for taking the time to post during your cruise. We're on Mariner for the first time in October. CANNOT WAIT..............Patricia[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[twinlges]

This is ao awesome, I didn't know how I would get through the next two weeks, and now I can live vicariously through you till I get board!!

Katie

[crombiexbabe]

this thread is making me soo excited for my LOS cruise in september :]

[Evilgrin72]

[quote name='Kimq']We had a great lunch at Fishlips. [B][SIZE=4]I had crap cakes and they were great[/SIZE][/B]. We dropped off the cases around 1 and there was a large line. We then went to eat and enjoy some adult drinks. :o we checked in around 2:45 with no line what so ever. I then went to the spa to see if I could get a quick pedi and they were already booked up for the day. wow

Met everyone out at the helli pad in our orange after the muster and had another drink.

The ship seems to be in great shape. our suite is alot larger than the OS on Exployer we had in Feb. I will get on later to answer some questions.

I don't think I can find out where peoples muster stations are unless i go knocking on doors.

Time for some bubblie. later, Kim Q[/quote]

Did they use real crap or that fake Krap stuff?

[Kimq]

[SIZE=3][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Good Morning from the beautiful island of St. Thomas. We docked at 8:30 and passengers were exiting by 9:15. We must all go through US immigration in The Sound of Music Dining Room. Non U.S. guest present to Top Hat & Tails dining Room. [/FONT][/SIZE]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]We awoke at 8 and watched the docking of our fair lady and walked up to the Windjammer to pick up our breakfast. We then enjoyed it from our balcony watching the tours groups head off. I am writing this while the lines are still a little long for immigration. We will head down shortly.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=3][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Today we are going downtown to catch the ferry over to St. John for the day. Our plan is to hang out at Trunk Bay and do some snorkeling. [/FONT][/SIZE]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Dinner Day 3 – [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Starters[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Caprese Salad[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Antipasti[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Scallop Risotto ( this was very nice)[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Creamy Roasted Garlic soup[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Minestrone[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Chilled Strawberry Bisque[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Salad[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Inslata Mista[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Entrees[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Rigatoni Pasta[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Garlic Tiger Shrimp (yum yum)[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Chicken Marsala[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Vegetarian Chili[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]And the Chef’s Signature[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Lamb Shank with Rosemary[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Sweet Ending[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Warm Chocolate Cake[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Raspberry Panna cotta[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Tiramisu[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Low-fat Angel Food Cake[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Sugar0free chocolate Mint Cake[/SIZE][/FONT]

[SIZE=3][FONT=Comic Sans MS]I still had no luck in the casino BUT KEITH again came in late and this time had won a Royal Flush on Video Porker and brought back 1200 bucks. [/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][FONT=Calibri][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Catch up later from the crew bar with free internet right outside the ship. Maybe I can send some photos.[/FONT] [/FONT][/SIZE]

[dzboss1]

Thanks for the updates! Keep 'em coming!!

[SherriZ366]

Is the Ceasar Salad on the always available menu? thanks

[TonyaJune]

Thanks for the updates. You are making my upcoming cruise more and more exciting. I can't wait until we are on the Mariner so that I can enjoy it as much as you are. Have a great time and keep the posts coming!

[Tralynn222]

[quote name='SherriZ366']Is the Ceasar Salad on the always available menu? thanks[/QUOTE]

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Sherri:

Since it's the only salad that I eat, I do know for certain that you can get caesar salad every night, if you wish.[/COLOR][/FONT]

[SherriZ366]

[quote name='Tralynn222'][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Sherri:

Since it's the only salad that I eat, I do know for certain that you can get caesar salad every night, if you wish.[/COLOR][/FONT][/QUOTE]
It was not on Kim's list of "Always Available" so I want to be certain that it was not dropped as available every day -- though a good waiter will bring it to us every day.

[wolfcathorse]

[quote name='bcorrigan']Is Captain Per the permanent captain Or just filling in for Captain Johnny? [/quote]

Since Capt Per started his rotation 5-25 they should be switching Aug 3rd. Then Capt Johnny would be on until Oct 12th.

[beej]

Kim, thanks for all the updates and taking the time for us. We sail Nov 9th, four months to the day from now and i can't wait.
reading all the menus so that we can book Chops and Portofino before we get on board.

Thanx again, am lovin it

[masonpips]

Thank you for the menu recaps. This helps SO much in planning our trip! You rock!

[Shaden1982]

Kim--Thank you so much for taking time out of your vacation to post live and give us menus and other info of Mariner.
It is truly appreciated!

ENJOY your vacay!!! :)

[BTSEN5]

[quote name='Evilgrin72']Did they use real crap or that fake Krap stuff?[/quote]


Oh, I am sure it is the real crap. That fake Krap is nasty. :p

[Kimq]

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[Merion_Mom]

[quote name='Kimq'] I had [COLOR="Red"]crap[/COLOR] cakes and they were great. [/QUOTE]

[quote name='Kimq'] I still had no luck in the casino BUT KEITH again came in late and this time had won a Royal Flush on Video [COLOR="red"]Porker [/COLOR]and brought back 1200 bucks. [/QUOTE]

Quite an interesting trip that you are having, Kim! ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

[Fun@C]

Kim, I am so gald you went to St. John! I would like to know if you went to red hook, and then over or did you leave from Charlotte Amile? Where on St. John's is JJ's located. Thanks for all the info for St. John, we are planning on doing the same thing!!

Denyse

[Lgarth]

That's what I was waiting for....some beautiful pics.....Thanks Kim !!:)

[Mitchie4]

[quote name='Merion_Mom']Quite an interesting trip that you are having, Kim! ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)[/quote]

LOL, that's great. I caught the first one, but completely missed porker.

Thanks for all the great posts Kim!! Your sure helping my last week of waiting pass by easier. I'm sailing this Sunday with dzboss1.:D

[gail campbell]

we will be on mariner in april 2009, doing mexican reviera out of la. we did marnier afew years back did freedom this year i think i like voyager class better really enjoy capt johnny. ddoes anyone know if he is going to calif?:)