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[MilliesMom]

I can try and answer the question about the Austrian bread, because in the past three years I have been on Freedom, Liberty, Majesty and Mariner and yes, that awesome bread, which is my FAV is still there. It is the BEST. My sis has even mastered making it, since she has the RC cookbook. I do believe it is only put out for breakfast. I myself have never seen it down in the Royal Promenade cafe, has anyone else ever seen it down there?

Nothing like having it early in the morning with your coffee, while sitting out on your balcony, enjoying the "good life" of cruising. I think so many can relate to those awesome cruise memories.

BTW...I enjoy reading all your posts...hugs...b..:D

ps...last cruise was Liberty...June 08....

 

The pools are not heated.

 

Thank you both. I've passed on the information to the group so they will be aware. I think the raisin bread is going to be a BIG hit, can't wait to try it myself.

[mamaza]

Those on board:

 

Make sure to stop and say "Hello" to Indi and Palo (the champion bar tender). Last I knew, they both were working in the Casino bar. They are fun, entertaining, and good all round guys. Tip them well and tell them Bob and Marc from the Dec 7th cruise say "hello." Picture of them with us from that cruise:

[maritar]

about the Austrian bread. I myself have never seen it down in the Royal Promenade cafe, has anyone else ever seen it down there?

 

We have been three times on the Mariner and every time there was that Austrian bread on the Cafe Promenade and Windjammer in mornings. Our last Mariner cruise was Dec.7 2008.

[rubrrick]

Is there any feeling about how many pax will be on leg 2? Carol, have you met any who are leaving in Rio? Some of us are starting out there and it'll be interesting to see if the numbers change very much. I think I'd like empty elevators! Enjoy the sea days.

 

Trish

 

Trish........we are going to miss you on this board......unless, of course, you help Carol post from the ship!!:D

 

So, when you two leave for Rio???

 

Rick

[crusinanan]

Carol, sounds like your having a great time.....keep the posts coming:D

 

Penny

[jwlane]

Have I missed any questions?

Time permitting, ask Catur (I believe this is you cabin attendant) if he knows Natalie Samuel (another CA), ask where she works, and mosey by and tell her the Lanes from Dallas, TX say hello and give our love. We sailed with Natalie on Rhapsody several times and consider her to be our son Luke's shipboard God-mom.:D

[rubrrick]

Hey Carol.........we are hoping that you are catching the game on the big screen. If not........halftime finds the Eagles ahead of the Giants..........10 - 8!! Go Eagles!!

 

By the way......we (Cardinals) won BIG time last night!!

 

Rick

[TheMiz]

Hey Carol.........we are hoping that you are catching the game on the big screen. If not........halftime finds the Eagles ahead of the Giants..........10 - 8!! Go Eagles!!

 

By the way......we (Cardinals) won BIG time last night!!

 

Rick

 

Wonder if we can go somewhere in Santiago to watch the Super Bowl.

[rubrrick]

Wonder if we can go somewhere in Santiago to watch the Super Bowl.

 

 

George........for me it will depend on who is playing. I will only get to see Santiago once!! Maybe we can get the ship to tape it for us!!:);)

 

Rick

[Spellbinder]

Wonder if we can go somewhere in Santiago to watch the Super Bowl.

 

Superbowl will start around 8pm Santiago Time and Bruce Springsteen is the half time show. :D Carol relay that Bruce will be playing at half-time to Cindy in case I forget to tell her. You got my back covered....... Right? ;):D:D

[dramaqueen4lyfe]

Updated score. Eagles 20 Giants 11 Fly Eagles Fly !!!!!

Carol, this thread is the highlight of my day along with Paul's Thank you to you and Paul.

 

Field Goal 23-11 Yeah !!!!!!

[TheMiz]

Superbowl will start around 8pm Santiago Time and Bruce Springsteen is the half time show. :D Carol relay that Bruce will be playing at half-time to Cindy in case I forget to tell her. You got my back covered....... Right? ;):D:D

 

Kick off is 6:25pm est so that is

8:25pm Santiago time

 

I wonder if the Boss is big in Santiago, I know Elton John is infact we miss him by a couple days, would have been fun to see him there. We could have been comp'd for that .

[rubrrick]

EAGLES WIN!!!:D:D:D

 

We get to play them here in Arizona next weekend!!

 

Rick

 

PS........Dave and George......let's take the SuperBowl to the Mariner thread on Roll Calls.

[TheMiz]

EAGLES WIN!!!:D:D:D

 

We get to play them here in Arizona next weekend!!

 

Rick

 

PS........Dave and George......let's take the SuperBowl to the Mariner thread on Roll Calls.

 

 

Rick with 4 and 5 threads going I have no clue where I am at sometimes

But I understand your point.

[The Big Booper]

EAGLES WIN!!!:D:D:D (Boo Hiss!!)

 

We get to play them here in Arizona next weekend!!

 

Rick

 

 

Never thought I would be rooting for the Chicago, er St Louis, er Arizona Cardinals.

Go Redboids, stomp the Iggles.

 

NFL playoffs now infested with birds - Cardinals, Ravens, Iggles

[byteofram]

Good Morning!

 

 

 

Now, could someone please kindly answer MillieMom's questions? As I've been reading through all the pages on a daily basis, I've seen her questions pop up time and time again as she patiently waits for an answer. She's always been polite, etc. but her questions are not being answered while others who post questions have them addressed either by other posters on this thread or those aboard the ship right away. Could someone help out MillieMom? I think I'd feel like I was being ignored.....Thanks

 

Have a wonderful 5 days at sea! By the way, I loved the rock story :D

 

The pools are not heated, except from the sun. I know I read somewhere that someone had already posted this, but I'm not going through a ton of posts to find it.

[McReece]

Hi There Merion_Mom,

 

Thanks for all your posts, if you see Herb and Marianne or Din and Lin, please tell them Hi for Maurice & Christine.

 

Have fun, and thanks again.

[crusinanan]

Eagles 23 - Giants 11 .........Yahoo !!!!!

 

Penny

[mtcabin2]

Trish........we are going to miss you on this board......unless, of course, you help Carol post from the ship!!:D

 

So, when you two leave for Rio???

 

Rick

 

Thanks, Rick! Jim and I leave for Rio Friday night, so we have some of Sat., Sun., and Mon. morning there. And we're getting excited! We have plans with Paul and Carol (prdancer) and Belinda and Rick (MsDolly) in Rio. It's going to be great to meet our on-line friends. Soon you and the leg 3 gang will start packing. Hopefully Bobbie will be over her cold before you come aboard.

 

Trish

[PhoenixCruiser]

EAGLES WIN!!!:D:D:D

 

We get to play them here in Arizona next weekend!!

 

Rick

 

 

Wasn't that a great game last night!!! Nice job Cards :D

 

Hope you are enjoying your sea days Carol.

 

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[MilliesMom]

We have been three times on the Mariner and every time there was that Austrian bread on the Cafe Promenade and Windjammer in mornings. Our last Mariner cruise was Dec.7 2008.

 

Thank you. Our friends are going to be thrilled. It's her favorite.

 

The pools are not heated, except from the sun. I know I read somewhere that someone had already posted this, but I'm not going through a ton of posts to find it.

 

Thank you. I did see the post this morning, but hadn't seen it before then. I may have missed it earlier, the only one I had seen was that the water in the pools was salt water. I've really tried to stay on top of the thread and have been posting information to the group I'm sailing with in April. Everyone is so excited about going, just can't wait.

[whirlybird3]

I can try and answer the question about the Austrian bread, because in the past three years I have been on Freedom, Liberty, Majesty and Mariner and yes, that awesome bread, which is my FAV is still there. It is the BEST. My sis has even mastered making it, since she has the RC cookbook. I do believe it is only put out for breakfast. I myself have never seen it down in the Royal Promenade cafe, has anyone else ever seen it down there?

Nothing like having it early in the morning with your coffee, while sitting out on your balcony, enjoying the "good life" of cruising. I think so many can relate to those awesome cruise memories.

BTW...I enjoy reading all your posts...hugs...b..:D

ps...last cruise was Liberty...June 08....

 

Yes, we have enjoyed the bread in the RP on the Mariner.

[beachmama3]

I have been looking for this recipe. I got the one from customer relations but it is in huge portions. Could you please let me know where to find it. I checked this link but the recipe is not there. thanks for your help!

[Char]

I have been looking for this recipe. I got the one from customer relations but it is in huge portions. Could you please let me know where to find it. I checked this link but the recipe is not there. thanks for your help!

 

AUSTRIAN STRIEZEL

2 (¼ -ounce or 7 g) packages dry yeast

1 tablespoon (15 g) sugar 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rum

1 cup (250 ml) water, lukewarm

2 pounds (900 g) all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon (1.2 g) salt

½ cup (120 ml) milk

4 eggs

½ cup (120 g) butter, room temperature

1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

Zest of ½ lemon

½ cup (120 g) raisins

½ cup (120 g) dried cranberries

 

1 egg yolk, beaten

 

Garnish - slivered almonds

 

Preheat oven to 400F or 200C.

 

1.To prepare dough, combine yeast, sugar and ½ cup (120 ml) water in a bowl and whisk until yeast has dissolved. In a stand mixer or a large bowl, combine all ingredients except raisins and cranberries and mix for 2 minutes at low speed, then for 8 minutes at high speed using a dough hook. The dough should be soft and elastic.

 

2.If kneading by hand, add flour a cup (250 g) at a time and knead for 10 minutes. Add raisins and cranberries to dough and mix well. Shape dough into a ball.

 

3.Cover and set aside in a warm, draft-free place for 20 minutes.

 

4.Punch down dough and divide into 1 pound (450 g) loaves. Cover and allow to relax for 20 minutes.

 

 

5.Cut dough into 3 equal pieces and hand roll each dough into 12-inch by 4-inch strip (30 x 10 cm).

 

6.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and spray with nonstick spray. Transfer rolls to the baking sheet and braid,tucking the ends under.Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.

 

7.Brush braids with egg yolk and let rise for another 10 minutes. Brush a second time and sprinkle with slivered almonds.

 

8.Bake for 20 minutes, until nicely golden or until loaves sound hollow when their undersides are thumped.

[Merion_Mom]

Have you found anyone like Walter? LOL :D

 

Dave, we walk down the promenade, see a poor, wretched specimen, look at each other and say, "Alpha, alpha, alpha!"

 

Cruel, I know, but FUNNY! :eek: :D