xkritter

1 hour ago, ninjacat123 said:

A couple reasons mayo works for grilled cheese:

already spreadable 

adds a nice tang that pairs well with cheese

mayo is made of eggs and oil and has a higher smoke point which allows the cheese to melt thoroughly 

I think the French do it this way

😁

Agreed...it grills really nice with the mayo vs butter.

1 hour ago, mamiamjo said:

Why does that look way better than any of the Mocha Chocolate Getaways that I've had 😉

Agreed...I thought that is the best looking Mocha Chocolate Getaway that I have seen.

Love the pics of HMC. We will be going there for first time in July 2025. Been trying to decide if a cabana is worth the cost.

Following...this is an itinerary I really want to do since I've only done A and C. And a ship with Jiji's would be a big plus. I really think Jiji's should be on the excel class ships instead of Chibang.

Is that a Mimosa flight? Brunch looks amazing.

I really appreciate your reviews and insight with your dad. My parents are 80 and 84 and both are showing signs of memory loss. However my mom (80) is showing much more. I am taking them both to Alaska (their 1st time) on the Encore in August and have been reading and reading your reviews. I very much look forward to this review.

2 hours ago, La-Z-Guy said:

We are in 15808 on Sept. 13 ,2025..... 

If you are earlier, let us know how it was....  When we booked there was only this room and 15208 available (now booked),  so we definitely won't be changing.  We are excited about these suites...  

We have this one booked in December 2025 so I'll be looking forward to hearing about it from everyone before us.

4 hours ago, pirate4me2 said:

Chocolate coated pecans! That's my go-to. Altho I think I may try the beaver nuggets this time, people keep telling me they are good. 

They are good and the fresh roasted candied nuts are amazing. Those are always a must have for us.

26 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said:

 

 

Only 646 days until I am booked to enjoy this view. Looks like a beautiful day. 

Hopping on board as I count down my long wait to Encore in August. My last NCL cruise was on the Pearl in March 2020 when the Captain came on as we left Cozumel to tell us all ships have been instructed to return to their home port.

Here's to a great short cruise!!

We did Hayhu before the pandemic shutdown and it was amazing. Absolutely the best food we had on the trip. We had the upstairs area and loved it. 

From the looks of the Chopsticks food I am wishing it was on more ships.

Is that the lobster tagliatelle? It looks amazing.

Thanks for the great review. After seeing the different drinks, street eats, and remembering how good Emeril's is I need to get a Jubilee cruise re-booked to replace the one that was cancelled.

All of your street eats items this week have looked great.

1 hour ago, Saint Greg said:

Those sweet potatoe fries on Mardi Gras were wonderful.

30 minutes ago, princess76021 said:

Thank you for this.  Sounds like the fairfield next time unless I go back and see what the other hotel was. (Unless you remember)

Hugs

We stayed at the Hilton Home2 Suites in Webster  before our Allure cruise in May and were very happy. They also had a good free breakfast. I think it was $125ish.

Following along because I was suppose to be on Jubilee the week before Christmas. I drug my feet too long on rebooking anything so my 25% went unused. However, I do still want to get a Jubilee cruise in because I do like the XL class. Galveston is drivable, and I need Emeril's and a few Watermelon Crushes.

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us. It has been a great week!!

1 hour ago, sid_9169 said:

Down here at the Watering Hole for one of those watermelon margaritas with Patron Anejo... Jamman got the one with vodka...

Just look at the domes on those two crazy characters!

 

 

 

 

Watermelon Crush was my go to drink on Mardi Gras. But now I am wondering how it'd be with mezcal.

I had something similiar happen at the Plaza bar on the Vista. One person's coffee was being made...no one in line...so I sat down at the bar. The helpful...service oriented employee then told me that they were only taking orders from the right end of the bar. So I got up and formed a line.

The Bar820 employee could have quickly mentioned that when Sid sat down. Situation handled. 

19 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

If Picasso painted a cow.

 

 

I need a drink because that looks like a penguin carrying a man's head. 

16 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

It usually opens later like 3pm.

 

Well I guess it has been too long since my last Carnival cruise because I should have known that. 

3 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said:

Hmmmmm where is @sid_9169 off to when he gets on the ship?  Ten points for the correct answer.

I am guessing bag drop in cabin....muster...and Alchemy to get to know some bartenders.

3 hours ago, Roscoe13 said:

She's here!

Great pictures. I hope everyone hopping on today has a great cruise. I cannot wait to see how the week unfolds via the 3 lives going on. And then for the post cruise recap.

Toasting you all with my spiked coffee...Cheers!

Happy Cruise day!! I am loving having 3 lives to follow...this is going to be a great week.