StanleyandGus

@DandDM that picture of you and your dog is great- you can tell that he’s devoted to you! When we were in Rome, my son bought the cheapest bottle of red wine that he could find, in a convenience store. We left it in the stateroom until all the other bottles of wine were drunk (we had 4 rooms). It was absolutely fine- it seems to be hard to get a poor bottle of wine in Italy! I am enjoying your trip enormously!

Agree!

That looks delicious, but no Coronation Quiche?

I’m looking forward to hearing about this trip. I’m sorry about losing your wife, but I admire you doing this at all! Have a great time!

Thanks for all the great photos! We tend to get the Ultimate Dining Plan- I gather you have been eating in specialty restaurants, but what is the consensus on the main dining room food?

@CatLadyFemme Very sorry about your mother- no matter how old we are when lose them, it’s hard. I think you’re on the right track for a first TA . We have done precisely one, and kept busy on board with pretty much everything, including towel folding! We had a blast and I really want to do another. Sea days are the best! I am looking forward to your review. You are an excellent reviewer!

@Sea DogThat looks fantastic!

That is very true of Saskatchewan as well! We don’t really remove snow, just pack it down- no wonder everyone has a truck. Your Pure Michigan campaign is much better than our former Discover Regina campaign, which I am not going to link!

Have a great time on your cruise! You got my husband interested in celestial photography- he’s not really good at it yet, but he’s trying.

Today’s weather. My plants are on the way from the supplier- I think they will have to stay in the garage!

I am looking forward to this review- we are doing Miami to LA in November on Serenade! Do you have any recommendations for books on the history of the canal?

It’s snowing. I think I said I liked winter, but all things in moderation!

Thank you! We were wondering this as well! I did think about a car service, but I have no idea when we would be done with international arrivals.

I told Stanley about Pet Day. He’s not that impressed.

We used Cruise Control transportation last month, for pickup at the Boardwalk Villas to Port Canaveral.

I wish I could like this 100 times.

This is my garden today- gardening is going to have to wait for a bit!

What a lovely gift! You must be an incredible Dad and Grandpa to be so loved.

I’ve read them! There is a TV series based on the books, with Derek Jacobi (one of my favourite actors).

I’m now an addict of the Donna Leon books. My library has been very good about getting them- I think I am up to the sixth one. This thread is excellent for reading tips! Oh, and Wordle. Thanks Lenny!

I was on this cruise. Our promenade view room was clean, breakfast in the Windjammer was perfectly fine (admittedly, I mostly had porridge and fruit, but my husband didn’t). The ice show was good- there were a few falls, but you kind of expect that. It was high energy and fun. Grease was good- I don’t love the moral, but the music was a blast. We got the Ultimate Dining package, so I can’t comment on the Main Dining room. I’m sorry it was awful. We ate extremely well. There were definitely live bands. We had a great time, so no, I don’t feel this way.

I give 10’s and deal with any problems at the time of service. Honestly, there aren’t many.

I noticed this thread on the second page. I’m putting it back where it belongs! 😎

Inquiring minds want to know- will there be a Bella Cruise Part 2?

A very happy birthday to Pauline!