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Freestyle cruising is officially dead.  There’s nobody queued up with go-kart reservations, yet we can’t ride because they’re not operating the standby line.

One of the Haven guests in the group just ran down to see if there are any strings to be pulled. 

1 hour ago, PortFees45 said:

Why is she always falling asleep?

She was recently diagnosed with something (sorry, I should know) and actually takes medication to prevent it.

27 minutes ago, Single Cruiser said:

having never been into a Starbucks I didn’t even know it was supposed to be a Mermaid on the cups so stood no chance.  🤷‍♂️🙄

I still need to revisit that thing beneath the big lit thing to figure out the mermaid.

Also keep in mind... I was offering free clues for anyone celebrating a birthday. 😉

2 minutes ago, Single Cruiser said:

i blame that 90min IPA at 9%!

I’ve blamed a few things on that as well.  

Happy belated birthday, my friend.  Because you hid this from me, I reserve the right to have Badger jump out of a cake for you.

I’m 2 for 4 on getting an iced coffee the way I want it (but I accept whatever is brought), so down to 6 after breakfast...

One of our screwed-up clues from yesterday’s scavenger hunt was related to Starbucks.  The clue mentioned the “mermaid’s tables”, not realizing that the sculpture outside of Coco’s is also a mermaid.  Oops.

Lost Sue on the way over to Cavern Club for Guns N Rojas...

The rare opportunity of enjoying some quality DBH time near Sue...

Badger playing Sweet Caroline. 

In the cheap seats at DBH...

I *think* this may be the first time I’ve ever been able to order a milk stout (at any DBH) without it being out...

First time with the Salmon, and it was surprisingly great...

The Running of the Encore champions...

Aled is the only two-time winner, and Victoria takes home a trophy her very first year!

There are a lot of sweaty people roaming the ship this afternoon.  

Just now, adam3313 said:

Odd question, and if you're not sure that is fine, but I know you helped with the slot pull...do you know who the casino manager onboard the Encore is?

@nancydow will know when she catches up on this thread.  

The single Round 3 clue...

”Shirley is an optimist and views it as a glass half full, while Jack is a pessimist and views it as a glass half empty.  They were last seen leaving the Observation Lounge together.  The sum of these two numbers will win it for both you and her.”

Here was the setup, with two missing numbers on both Sudoku cards.  The sum of the two numbers under the Shirley Temple won it all for Aled and Victoria...

Round Two...

Running of the Encore, Round One has begun!

Brilliant along the Waterfront right now...

Just now, Cruisercl said:

What is that? 

Not sure what their real name is, but Sue says they’re called “chum-chum” in Vietnam.  It’s a grape-like fruit. 

2 hours ago, CazV said:

And... ah there's Will... 🙂 

The entire ship loves him, and he can’t walk into a room without everyone cheering “Will!”

I inform Sue that I may be slightly frail from last night.

”Well there will be no sympathy for that.”

Today should be the last day where we’re scrambling around for group events.  This morning we have the Mystery Gift Exchange Reveal,  but all other spare time will be prepping for the Running of the Encore scavenger hunt this afternoon.

The sea looks beautiful!  Maybe we can go explore the top deck later (has it even been open?!?).