BklynBoy8

Hello @maggielou362 Yes Slots are also called one armed bandit in the old western day in US history. Also known as fruit machines due to their icons on the wheels. Yes you have to insert US bills that will automatically add money to the Casino Account. You will be able to log off one machine and thru your room key card continue on another machine. Yes it is suggested to bring US bills that the machine scan into the account. Try to bring new bills cause the machines may reject old worn out bill. Could be difficult to scan. Yes the account is for the Casino that will have to be emptied by the early evening before disembarkation otherwise lose it. BTW.... we use credit cards for on board charges. I don't know about debit cards.You can question Cunard with that question.

The US Bills are inserted into the Slot Machine to an established account. US Bills are also returned to you if you don't want to keep the money in a Casino Account at the Casino Cashier Desk in the rear of the Casino. You use your Key Card to access your establish account in the Casino if you leave the money in the Casino Account. Also US Cash are handed (placed on the Tables) for Dealer/Croupiers to ex. get chips at Roulette Table.

Watching Marine Traffic. Why is she going slow...9.5 knot..would think she would open up.

Hi Sorry I see her way better on Dec 21st Sailing at night due to the trees. I was making my Potato Leek Soup. Time this time of year for Pot Cooking. Will feast on the March 2025 sailing of the Queen. Bon Voyage....

Dear A&B, Once again thank you for the wonderful virtual voyage of the QM2 to the Caribbean. It now makes the sailing we anticipate more eager soon. Though our weather should be better but March is a funny month in the Big Apple. I know it alot of organizing and displaying to post Daily Programs and Menus but if you have a chance would appreciate it. I know in the past there were others especially "Newbies" asking to see what is offered in Food and Activites. They have to search for them over hundreds of postings. Soon will be watching out our balcony at home by the VZ Bridge watching for her once again passing onto another voyage all lite up. Thank you!

Welcome Back To Brooklyn USA! Sorry we welcomed you with a Nip in the Air. Better than in a day and a half from now with possible snow on the decks. Looking forward when you have time your post cruise rundown. We only have 102 days to go in person on board.. Safe Travels?............

If the item is worth the quality, it's worth paying a surcharge. Cheap patties don't belong on a Ocean Liner no less a Cruise Ship when people are enjoying a Vacation Holiday.

Hi A&B So sorry your voyage is coming to an end. I know the feeling of final day packing. But you had so many true memories of your sailing and shared them with us. Hope our sailing in March is equal with yours. BTW...I know the warm weather is behind you. Don't forget to leave some warm clothing out. Heard here in Brooklyn will be in high 20's - low 30's tomorrow morning. Dress Warm...

Strange ? Never had any boarding pass time further then 1230PM Strange for a Diamond Member.

Thank for sparing time for us......

Hi A&B, Thank you for the insight you mentioned. Looks interesting. Hake which we like than Cod. So 3 Surcharge & 3 Oldie Favorite Can't wait to try..

Dear A&B, Happy Thanksgiving in the Caribbean!

Happy Thanksgiving to you both! BTW...does your Gala Evening have a theme connected to it if mentioned? Our sailing have two Gala's in March with no theme connected. If you do have a theme, please enjoy it. They are fun if you participate. We did not see that type of hat the last time on board. Still the earlier traditional logo items. Enjoy

Thank you... BTW....are you Club, PG or QG...? Which Captain is sailing the trip? Trying to recognize the cabin/suite pix. Once again, Than you.......

Hi A&B Thank you for the review. Also yes it would be great if possible to ask you and put you kindly to work. Copies of Daily Programs are always of value for us boarding in the coming months to see what's new. Your sailing a Caribbean is of value to us. Any chance not disturbing your holiday with pics of menus. Just a thought. But please enjoy your cruise and all it offers! Keep on cruising................

Good Evening A&B, Happy 10th Anniversary to both from a Couple Celebrated our 48th this year. Active day you had with 26000 steps.My Cardiologist friend would like those numbers of walk. So Sorry for your start with rain. We have been sailing on the QE2 to the QM2 since 1983 and NEVER saw rain in St Thomas on all the trips we took. Next trip you will have no rain. Can't wait for your pixs. Have to remember St Tom on Sundays with the shops. BTW...so happy to see you docked at Crown Bay this sailing. We were in the past on the very first time the QM2 docked there. It was a big deal and celebrations. We even had the CEO of Cunard on board for the occasion. She also introduced the coming of the Qx Victoria as a presentation. I know Crown was a squeeze to get into. So happy you found Tap & Still. Was it really good? We aren't going in March to St Tom but I see on the website one is also in St Maarten which we will visit. Maybe DW & I will use it.

A&B Enjoy St Thomas.......

Sorry, I only make 1 Alarm chili or taco mix due to gastric condition. Still enjoy it.

A&B, Enjoying your Live Review. We have done this sailing many times in the past on the QE2 and QM2. But finally returning this coming March 2025 after waiting 16 years to sailing the Caribbean once again. Looking forward to your information each day. Enjoy!!!!!!!

Being of Polish descent we use fresh garden grown regular horseradish for Easter and Christmas. My DF use to make it fresh in the house. The way that it was made all the windows had to be opened to vent the smell. Then he would mix in salt and white vinegar and quickly jar it. When we opened it several days later, again had to vent the room. Soon it would ease but the strength would be strong for about 8-10 days. Yes, clear your sinuses, nose, ears, throat.....etc...... Miss it so now a days. BTW...it in some ways would challenge wasabi