SeaBunny

4 minutes ago, Lois R said:

I wear the slacks and tops and they have always been acceptable.  Yes they will be just fine on Silversea. Actually, I have not worn a dress in years. I am a slacks gal and on formal nights they are dressy ones. 

 

Great to learn! I have plenty of options, then. The only dress I own is a caftan--strictly for home. ha ha

So formal nights mean a full gown or cocktail dress for women? I've always worn black slacks and a sparkly/fancy-looking top for formal nights. So that won't fly with Silversea?

And, Khareef, you have provided more information about the Seabourn experience than I've found elsewhere on this board. I appreciate that a lot. One is always a bit anxious about trying a new line.

Several reviews I read talked about how lively and involved the expedition team members were. If they are on board for our Pursuit's TA next month, they could be a real plus even though there are no expedition activities--just bringing energy to the room.

It's on this site. ere's a link:

https://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=697183

1 minute ago, Khareef said:

 

Just came back from Venture and there was one day where caviar and champagne were offered in the afternoon if I am not mistaken. But in all honesty I don't think anyone going to an expedition ship cares about caviar, tuxedos, massages and the likes of them. Guests want zodiac landings, hiking, kayak, wild life etc

 

So whoever wrote that review is quite frankly on the wrong ship.

HA! I suspected as much. That poster complained about everything. I just learned about the caviar last week and was looking forward to having some. Our TA cruise won't be typical expedition--the zodiacs are eye candy only. But that's okay with me. 

Thanks for the response.

Just read a review that stated there was no caviar on Seabourn's Expedition ships. Is this true?

It was a highly negative review so I wondered at the accuracy. 

Thanks!

Does Seabourn do this? How does one sign up? 

I went to the Meet and Mingle page but didn't see anything about how to do. I have signed up for the Roll Call.

I've been away from CC for several years so not current with practices. Tried doing a search in the board but nothing ever loaded.

I am thrilled about the end of formal nights on the Expedition ships. That sports jacket takes up a lot of suitcase real estate.

The jeans change won't impact us at all. Jeans are heavy and bulky--not desirable when packing for air travel. They stay at home.

Our upcoming TA on Pursuit will be our first Seabourn experience and we need all the insider information CCers have. Especially hints on dining options, activities, typical attire, best places to hang out, basically anything and everything.

Thanking everyone in advance.

On 5/26/2019 at 12:07 PM, Anita Latte said:

 

What I wonder is if Christian mentors more than Tim Gunn or if it is just shown more. I don't know that Tim did design work of his own? Or if he was always more of a teacher / mentor type person. I read his book and now I can't remember. Tim's comments might naturally fall more into the leading and guiding and trying to get the designer to make decisions with more information without offering too much direct advise, whereas Christian, since he is a working designer, definitely expresses his thoughts more directly and then just let the designer decide to heed the advice or not. 

On Wikipedia there's nothing about Tim Gunn designing, though he as chief creative officer for Liz Claibourne, but I suspect that has to do with approving not designing.

I was happy with the final four. From the very beginning Sebastian has been my favorite, but who knows? I've been a bit miffed with the person who didn't make it several times over the season. BTW, her line is called "Grind and Glaze" if you want to check out her stuff.

15 hours ago, rtdiva said:

15 hours ago, rtdiva said:

Hmmmmm......lack of bees, lack of flowers, lack of color. In a nut shell possibly a lack of food. I’d design a dress that has a lack of color.  A dress in vertical stripes of black, whites, gray, winter colors. Sort of what the vegetation looks like after a fire.  Perhaps a touch of yellow to indicate the possibility of nature replenished. 

 

I cant believe I’m writing about Project Runway on CC!

 

On that note; while we watch PR for entertainment it’s good, IMO, PR is addressing social issues, I don’t feel too guilty watching the show. Over and over and over👀

Ann 

Saw a pin/necklace for the save the Bees cause that featured honeycomb. Using that shape as a design motif could have been nice. But they wouldn't have liked it no matter.

 

I was miffed by the judges dismissal of Garo Sparo's bee cause.

If bees disappear we all die, because they pollinate our food (and the food of the animals we eat). Granted, I didn't care for his dress design and his shirt communicated nothing, but his cause is every bit as valid as the others. No bees, it doesn't matter about discrimination in any form. 

Now, if he'd gone with something representing fruit/grain/veggies they might have gotten it.

The winner should give Christian a big hug for insisting he quit messing with muslin and drape his fabric.

On 4/16/2019 at 8:50 AM, Anita Latte said:

 

 

Do you sew SeaBunny? I can but I'm inexperienced. I've been thinking about things I want though...and knowing that I don't have the design skills...I have been looking at patterns with the idea of combining the bits and bobs into the look that I want. This sleeve with that front panel, etc. Make this alteration to the collar or neckline, etc. I love your hoodie idea! 

 

I used to sew quite a bit; made many of my clothes in high school and college, sewed all the curtains for my first house, made my bellydance costumers (no patterns for the last two). But then came decades of not sewing and now I have a hard time just getting the tension set right. ha ha

I want to go on record as really liking the Bravo changes. The workroom/sewing area is so much more creative, open and inspiring. Before it looked like the blandest hotel meeting room ever. But it's nothing compared to the "waiting area," where safe designers hang. It's like someone's home hosting a casual party and it encourages interaction instead of each designer sitting glumly on a couch.

I was a bit concerned about Christian at first (because I love him) but he is keeping it real for sure now. It seems like he spends more time in the workroom than Tim did. We're seeing more of his very solid critiques (in two rounds), and I like that he's around when the models are there. I LOVED when he called out the three designers lounging over a meal. I remember his season -- he as always first to finish then he'd go "visiting" the other designers (which was probably annoying but showed his curiosity -- he was only 21). That man has a phenomenal work ethic.

I like that there are various sized models. I like that the models are identified and talked about. I like that we see the bit where everyone is still doing final snips and stitches before the show. I like that the models stay on the runway for the up-close looks and the judges aren't as handsy (like Zac Posen) with them. I like that when the workroom looks like a real workroom, with stuff everywhere, when the losing designer goes in to "pack."

I don't know who wan on the decision making team, but they made solid changes.

As to streetwear, when Jamall explained his look I immediately flashed on a velvet hoodie with slashed Elizabethan-style sleeves and that beautiful print puffing through the slashes and lining the hood. Now that would have been lux streetwear. Wish I could design. I'd make it for myself. ha ha

On 4/6/2019 at 4:45 PM, SeagoingMom said:

Oooh, I really was not happy with the most recent episode - the Survival one. It seemed cruel to me to not only force the designers to sleep and work in 40 degree temperatures (lower at night!) with wind and rain, but to require the models to strip in the cold wind several times to be fitted, then walk the runway and stand freezing and shivering while the outfits were being critiqued and discussed. 

 

Horrible!!! 

 

I did not think the looks that met the survival challenge were attractive at all, and the attractive ones were completely non- survivable!

 

Bad, bad episode, IMO.   

 

 

 

 

I agree as well. A complete mess. Not knowing when this was taped, it could have been an unexpected cold snap. Judging from the freshness of the yellow leaves it looked like early fall. Fall used to be my favorite time to camp; crisp in the morning, warm in the day. They might have had everything scheduled/paid for/set up and no backup plan. I'm holding that as an excuse, because otherwise there is none.

 I really thought the winning look would be the losing look. ha ha ha

I loved all four collections (all stars)and was really happy with the winner. Dimitri's comment afterwards was rather snippy, but as my DH pointed out, he might have talked for 30 minutes and they pulled the most unflattering quote.

I'm still an episode behind on PR back on Bravo. But there was a super WOW dress in the second episode. So glad it won but what is amazing is that he did so much more for his team. A real whiz!

On 3/20/2019 at 12:17 PM, Anita Latte said:

I do miss Tim. I've been streaming the older seasons through the Lifetime app. I think it starts with Season 11? I agree about Kloss...watching her speech as she was introducing the concept of the runway show with looks from each designer to kick off the show and talking about first impressions...I was thinking that she was also making a first impression and she was a little too bubbly and hand wavy for me. The animation seemed a bit forced and I wanted her to chill out a bit. I remember Christian having more personality...so I'm hoping he is just reigning it in so as to not look like he's trying to steal the lime light. I did notice that we didn't get to see too many critiques...and that's where the mentor personality really becomes apparent...the rest is all scripted, so maybe as the scripts become more second nature and the designers get fewer in number, we'll get more Christian personality. Fingers crossed.

I haven't watched the second episode yet but I, too, noticed we only saw (I think) two critiques by Christian. Figure that's due to the big introduction process in the first episode. I was very excited by Christian's inclusion as he IS a designer as opposed to a dean/educator. Gunn had great mentoring skills but in the last few seasons his recommendations were often at odds with what the judges liked. Christian is more tightly involved. Did notice they said about Christian, "He'll be your mentor this season." Hmmm...

Thrilled about the diversity in the models. Love the new workroom.

BTW, I read somewhere (here?) the Tim and Heidi are doing some sort of PR variation for another network (Amazon? Netflix?).

I am very confused about Edge dining. 

1. Which venues are included (no up charge)?

2. What (if anything) is the difference between the four MDRs?

3. If I have "select dining" do I have to make reservations for MDRs? Can't I just walk up? We are traveling with another couple and want to dine together. Also, I would prefer not to have pre-set dining times without knowing daily activities.

Thanks in advance.

Here's a fun link. Have we seen some designs like these on Project Runway?

https://www.boredpanda.com/weird-clothing-items-on-sale/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic&fbclid=IwAR2fmMoJSAwv5Kws8u-SVwAyWH0GyqrZ-LKfOYFbFOgnes1xBp7NmjBoMWA

3 hours ago, bermadu22 said:

I would pass on most desserts, but the offerings at Cafe Al Bacio are the exception. Everything we tried there was good. My favorite was the Tres Leches cake. It is fluffy, creamy, not too sweet and just so good. We tried escargot for the first time on our last cruise, it was very good. Also the pizza station at the buffet is good, especially when it's fresh from the oven. They also will make you a pizza by request with the ingredients there, or anything you want to get for yourself off of the salad bar/buffet. DH and I were surprised how good the fresh pizza was. It's best during busy times when the pizza is freshly made. But really, everything we had for food and beverage was very good. We don't just cruise for the food, but our overall Celebrity experience had us booking our second Celebrity cruise this coming September. 

All good to know!

Noticed no one posted anything to avoid. The first thing a fellow passenger on an Azamara cruise said was, "Don't eat the onion rings. They're terrible." Of course we had to try them after that (they're simple pub grub, after all). And, they were truly terrible. Turns out the cooks pre-fry them and then re-fry when someone orders. The result is breading that has a lot in common with concrete. LOL. 

Thanks to all!

Do you know if they offer smoked salmon at breakfast?

Are there any dishes that Celebrity is particularly known for? We're sailing the Eclipse soon if that makes a difference.

Thanks!

39 minutes ago, DYKWIA said:

Yes, you can mix it.  The menu used to have 4 courses, now 3 - many people still order 4 courses.  We often order extra veg, occasionally French fries (as a side).  On our last cruise, on one night, one of our table mates couldn't decide between the lobster or the steak so they brought him both - as one dish.

 

They are there to make you happy and will do all they can within reason to make your meal special.

 

We were told once of someone who was dining on a larger table and every night ordered every dish in every course.  The person would eat a few mouthfuls and then move onto the next plate, dreadful. The diners on the table were at their wits end as it meant that each meal took hours.

That is both hysterical and awful!

Thanks to all for the info!