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Me too! Here’s a link to the roll call for our 2025 cruise. (Don’t know how to trim the text below the link. Have to say computers are not my forté.)

I always pack a backup bar soap for the shower in case I find the soap provided irritating. I’m usually fine, but on my previous cruise on Silhouette there was a heavily scented fancy soap that I couldn’t use. Don’t recall the brand, the name starts with “S.” I used the bar of soap I’ve been carrying around for years. The scented lotion didn’t bother me.

I don’t understand why CC got their panties in a bunch over this either.

Soap drama! Now I have a mystery. The package of soap was delivered in the afternoon and was on the front porch a couple hours before I decided to go fetch. Heard some scrabbling noises in the meantime but didn't think much of it. (No, I don’t have a door camera.) The package was torn open and the box had a round puncture from a tooth. The box was OK otherwise. No marks on the soap. Apparently some varmint thought the soap smells yummy. (It has a nice herbal scent. I really like it.) Wonder what the critter was… Glad I didn’t open the door to check out the noise.

I’ve packed Soft Soap pump hand soap for years. Handy and less mess for the cabin steward. Just ordered the Extra Laurel soap from Amazon. Sounds lovely.

I enjoy most fish for breakfast but once in the buffet I made the mistake of adding kippers to my plate. Nope.

Sorry your visit to Martinique was a bust. I had a wonderful ship excursion to chef Prisca Morjon’s restaurant. Learned a lot about local ingredients and the various Martinique rums. To go with lunch we each made our own custom cocktail. At the base of the path up to Brimstone I came across a lady terrified of the trek. I held her hand, encouraged her and we made it to the top just fine. She was thrilled. Made my day.

Enjoyed the Daily Walk video. You’ll never see me in a driverless car. They break down, then a T. rex eats you. 🦖

Just ordered my first Bruno book and have the cookbook on standby.

Oops, after an unsuccessful search on just Jim_Iain I sent a friend request. Now that I’ve found the group just ignore the request. Most of my “friends” are Afghan Hound people I don’t really know…

Jim, following your trip reports is always such a treat. I LOVE retirement. No interest in sailing Edge class. See you in November!

I can eat beets, but for a canapé? Ew.

The porthole window is my favorite feature of a corner sky suite. Cabin is so much brighter. Also an additional view. Will only book a sky suite if it’s a corner.

When I was in Sweden I had herring three times a day. (I think they keep all the good herring.) Ordered a copy of The Widow Clicquot. Arriving just in time—headed to Fort Lauderdale tomorrow. Two Silhouette cruises coming up.😎

On one of our canal boat rides a huge crocodile sunning himself hopped into the water and bumped our boat with his nose. Probably laughed at us.🐊

When I boarded Reflection in November as a solo cruiser the person checking me in fussed at me because my husband wasn’t with me. He passed away 10 years ago.

Good ole Celebrity IT. Was treated the same as a RS in November but wouldn’t be surprised to see that change. Won’t book again since the forward location made me seasick in rough seas. The suite is absolutely gorgeous. The high ceilings are remarkable. Lots of glass made the interior very bright. Loved the quiet private hallway. But seemed the shower/tub (with a shower curtain!) was trying to kill me. Very high-sided tub. If it weren’t for the seasick issue I would book again even with reduced amenities. Too bad.

Jim, I remember your empty RS report. Crazy! My “Get lost loser!” notifications are always 48 hrs prior. Have never won a bid.

I learned the correct spelling of Silhouette when I started booking cruises on her. We need a Sapphire ship. Can’t spell that without looking it up.

No more unlimited laundry?! Noooooo!

For me a Millenium class PH is the best suite in the X fleet because of the awesome balcony. I would love to sail in a PH one more time. I’d be solo, but that’s OK. No more front-of-the-ship cabins for me. Had way too much motion in a very pretty Signature Suite on Reflection.

I see the Punishment Chairs on your balcony. Not very inviting.

Fascinating info on Cook Strait. Scary video! 🫣

Oh boy! Another adventure with great pics. Woo hoo!

Thanks, might be worth trying. Maybe have some on hand if needed.