stretchcruz

Sorry! I screwed up. Too much scrolling! Thought I was on the Viking world cruise board. Ooops!

22 minutes ago, Anna1111 said:

 

1 hour ago, coachma said:

 

The Sea did not have them as of the November TA from Barcelona to San Juan.

None on the Star last week either. Star is going into dry dock this fall. I didn’t think to ask.

2 hours ago, FetaCheese said:

@shipboy

 

A funny story I didn't mention about my time in Deck 1 bubbler pool:

 

I was on the Star in Dec 2023/Jan 2024 for Hawaiian Islands Sojourn.  While in this pool 1 day, my ship card escaped from my bathing suit, floating to the bottom under the tubular bars.

 

I could see it it, and tried to retrieve it myself, to no avail.  Embarrassed, I went to GS to request the pool attendant to retrieve it, and they said they would get it when they empty the pool for cleaning. They made me a replacement card.

 

Guess what?  It was still there at the bottom on this voyage !

Hey Feta....

We forgot to exchange contact information. I'm dobiev at comcast dot net. Send me an email when you get a chance!! I'm sure I'll have questions in the future about stuff. I really enjoyed my time in Madrid. My private guide was absolutely awesome and really took care of me because I killed my back that morning. He had me hold his arm climbing stairs etc and he was so smart and informative! Best thing I did was hire him!

7 hours ago, LissaKay said:

The weather was looking very iffy this morning, but aside from a brief shower and some wind while waiting in line for the tobaggan, it was a nice day. Tonight, though, it's getting pretty spicy. I love it! We're having our anniversary dinner at the Chef's Table, watching the wild sea outside the windows. 

Here is our photo from the tobaggan ride! Weee! 

Great picture!! Mine not so much.. but I bought it anyway.

We stood in line one and a half hours to board the tobaggan (folks behind me timed it). It was cold. And wet. And raining off and on. But better than standing in the heat. I'm glad I did it. I had a rain jacket. The folks behind me had the Viking ponchos. They were all laughing. They were pink, kind of like a kitchen garbage bag thickness. Our guide was trying to help people put them on. Most people already broke through the sleeves. Bring a rain jacket!!

I thought our guide was great. I (personally) could have been happy without the wine tasting (and I like wine)

I was so happy with our guide, I think we were really lucky.

We went to a scenic overlook for pics. I can tell you it was windy. Very very windy. But a good day for me.

I still haven't taken an elevator! My climbing is slow but I'm managing. I'll post about the toboggan ride later. I survived.

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5 hours ago, hutch1994 said:

Noticed last night coughing has started big time in the explorer's lounge and main dining room.  Moved a couple of times to get away from it.  Want to stay healthy for the remainder of the cruise and post extension.  Came down with major bronchitis on our last river cruise because of coughers.

I do cough on occasion....mine is asthma. I haven't been in the Explorers Lounge though and didn't cough in the dining room either. I've been avoiding crowds, I don't want anyone to think I'm sick! I've only been to Star Lounge once...yesterday for the port talk. I sat in the very back in the white chairs with a mask on. I'm kind of dreading the coach ride to the tobaggan today. Ugh. I've got my inhaler. It's gotten so every time I cough I look next to me and say, it's asthma! Embarrassing.

We had a nice M & M Saturday. Thanks for the hard work setting it up! Good attendance and lots of officers. Damien was there, I asked him about the coffee chats and Captains Q and A. He said that they were told to stop because of the questions that were being asked by the guests. I asked if the questions were related to the IPO and he said yes, that they were questions that onboard staff did not have answers to and the questions were getting increasingly demanding, if that makes sense. Those are my words, not his. He said he did them 2 weeks ago on his prior ship. I asked if he could do the Captains Corner thing and not allow questions but he didn't think so.

I haven't had problems with the seas but I know others have.

I liked the chateaubriand last night. Yes, there were 3 slices but they were rare and it was enough for me. The lyonnaise potatoes were good too. 2 of my table mates had lobster and enjoyed it but I can't speak to that. I loved the dessert. A caramel kind of mousse like thing shaped like a Bundt cake. Yum.

I took a cooking class yesterday, Herbs and Spices. Tomorrow is French and Friday or Saturday is Italian. I did an enjoyable bridge tour last week and doing an engine tour on Wednesday.

The staff, as usual, is phenomenal. I'm constantly surprised at who remembers me from my 33 day on the Star Nov/Dec. Everyone is so kind.

That's my two cents! Off to bed, almost 10:30 here. Watched the show on TV.

Mr and Mrs Feta Cheese, haven't run into you lately!!

3 hours ago, FetaCheese said:

Oh no... Bags are out. 

 

In my opinion, Seas are mild to less than moderate now.  No word yet from captain about evening weather conditions or sea state.

The ginger was out in World Cafe too. I haven't noticed bad seas at all!

15 hours ago, Zippeedee said:

That’s sad. I really enjoyed the CD’s coffee chats with Kate. On the Star in November Captain Olav seemed a bit impatient and gave Kate the “wrap it up” signal a few times. Maybe he just doesn’t enjoy them.

I was at the same Captain and officer Q and A and I have to disagree. Captain Olav was very informative, chatty, and funny. It was fun seeing his baby pictures as a triplet. They had to rush out, as best I remember, because it was getting close to noon and he and Kate had to do the noon announcement. I do remember her running up the aisle in her high heels.

I will miss the coffee chats and the Q and A. I really enjoyed them.

7 hours ago, FetaCheese said:

@stretchcruz

Hope you feel better real soon.

Thanks! I do, just not 100% and didn't want to be one of "those people" walking around coughing! I don't take the elevator either, I climb😁

I've been a bit under the weather...sore throat, small cough, so decided to stay in my stateroom yesterday after the bridge tour. Skipped dinner. Took Covid test this morning....negative, which I expected, no fever or other symptoms but wanted to be sure. Tried to eat lunch, not hungry. Stayed onboard. Went to dinner and asked them to sit me far from others, which they did. I'm sure it's just a change in weather thing but I wanted to be careful and not make others uncomfortable. Dancing under the Stars Tonight but I'm in stateroom in pj's! My server was excited, she said she could dance with the guests and she wasn't even assigned to work there! Nice to see. Tomorrow will be a good day!

Thanks Kent! I thought it was you.

Ambulance just came and took somebody off. It actually might have been 2 people, a stretcher and a wheelchair. Sad.

I'll jump in here and say that Manfredi's still has Menu 4, other folks have posted elsewhere and I didn't take a picture. So they have the 2 ribeyes, bone in and out, not thick like the old one was but tasty. No lasagna, short ribs are on, and beef tartare. I know CC Wine Lover posted the #4 somewhere.

Bartenders in living room are very good and it's been very busy before dinner. Gjorge just got on and there are other unfamiliar faces but they are all friendly and efficient. Damian the cruise director is very nice.

It was fun and nice to meet you and Mrs FetaCheese!! I'm at the thalassotherapy pool. Exercised for an hour, now drying off. In my stateroom there was an invitation to a solo cruisers dinner in Manfredi's private dining room at 6. So I'll go to that. Had the solo cruisers meet up this morning at 10:30 in Wintergarden. Was very nice. Slept in until 9:30. Overcast and a bit rainy today.

Just pulling out of port. On my balcony. Hope everyone made it!

Still here. The bug gangway was pulled in before. Just now 2 people got on and they are folding up the sign on the little lower gangway. All pulled in now. 

When sailing out of Ft Lauderdale I always love the condo buildings that wave and scream and yell. It's after 10 PM on a Monday. We'll see, but I'd be in bed!

We're still here. 9:20 PM. But looks like they've pulled in the gangway. 

I'm in the World Cafe. Cobb salad and chicken. Signed up for cooking classes and bridge and laundry tours.

I'm in my pj's in the hotel with a glass of wine and a sandwich. Long day!

26 minutes ago, millybess said:

That's exciting.  We love Fort Lauderdale.  Enjoy your evening.  

I'm in Ft Lauderdale. And my suitcase made it too!!! See you tomorrow...

Looks like the beef tartare is gone? Always my favorite. I agree, the ribeye had suffered on my Nov/Dec cruise. Short ribs are gone too? And the gorgonzola risotto. Nice to see lasagna back. We had menu #4 on the Star...the staff wasn't thrilled with it. I will be back on the Star on Monday and have Manfredi's reservation then. We'll see! Thanks Clay!

7 hours ago, Clay Clayton said:

It was pretty amazing.  It was another of the several emotional moments I’ve had on this cruise when I realize just how lucky we are to be doing this. 

I find myself tearing up a lot on occasion when things hit me and I realize that despite the tragedy of my last year and a half I'm still so fortunate to be able to do what I do and I'm grateful. I'll never take things for granted and I appreciate everything that I am fortunate enough to have. Life is too short.

I thought that might be Mike but his face wasn't as clear. How fun!!!

54 minutes ago, Clay Clayton said:

Damn you’ve got good eyes….or maybe it’s I’m just so damn big. 😂. That’s Mike in the light blue shirt to my left. 

I think I see Clay....to the left, blue shirt in the middle 2 pictures?