Bruinboy

http://www.techly.com.au/2016/04/01/if-you-correct-peoples-grammar-your-probably-a-jerk-science/

Funny!!! And in my experience, on the mark. Oh no! Is the comma not needed? Yikes the grammar police may strike again.

Wow, thirty times on Celebrity. Good for you. Great review. Thanks.

It was on the Star Princess in early March. It was yummy, according to DW who ordered it a couple of times.

Just returned from Santiago. If you like wine Chilean Wine Lovers is a great way to see Santiago and the countryside, as well as a lot of local color and history. We did two days with the tour group and loved every minute of it. They picked us up from the ship (Valpo) toured the city and caught a couple of wineries and dropped us off at our hotel in Santiago. Wonderful time.

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Thanks for the update and info about Puerto Madryn. We arrived today in BA. Nice and warm here. I hear it's going to be upper 80's tomorrow for out walking tour of the city. Sunscreen here we come. Having spent winter in Nebraska we are looking a bit pasty!!!

Where are you? What have you done to the Star? Will it be in good shape for those of us boarding in BA? Remember we are going to high five one another as you get off and we get on!!

Thanks, Norris. I think this is the third review of yours I have read and have greatly enjoyed all of them. I especially appreciate the way you deal with contrarian responses to your conclusions. Case in point ... Meeting the sheriff in either martini setting to discuss your different points of view.

We head to Buenos Aires on Friday to go around the Cape on the Star Princess, then have a New England cruise booked in 2017 on X Summit. Having been on both cruise lines before I enjoy them both ... For us X wins by a nose, and not a Jimmy Durante nose, but more a Shirley Temple type of nose. Am I showing my age? I guess I could have gone with Wolowitz's nose on the Big Bang vs Beyonce's, but I'll stick with Jimmy and Shirley.

Thanks once again for the report. So nice of you to take the time to give us a "live" report. I look forward to hearing how your excursion went . We have an excursion planned through Princess for Puerto Montt ... I think that is where you are today. I hope the excursion was fun.

Wow T-shirt and shorts. I will have to reconsider what I'm packing.

Wow, sounds like you were able to connect to the Internet while on the ship. If you would work with them about getting the muster drill smoothed out, those of us getting on the ship in BA will appreciate it very much.

Sounds like it was a terrific way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Thanks again for taking time to do this.

Coola moola. Thanks for tackling this project, especially given we will be boarding on the 29th in Buenos Aires when you pull into port. Let's try to "high five" one another as you leave and we get on the ship!!!

This cruise has been on my list for years, and the wife's work situation has changed which allows us to be gone for more than a week at a time. Enjoy the cruise.

Being a UCLA grad, I affirm your wisdom in choosing such a great graduate school. I also love your sense of humor. Went on a 15 day Canal cruise about six years ago. Really enjoyed it ... My guess was LA was your coolest stop.

I doubt if they would change itineraries, but I would think women who are attempting to get pregnant may not travel to those areas. Maybe more room on Caribbean cruises in the near future!

Thanks for taking time to review the ship and your experience onboard. Glad you had a great time. We don't go on the Summit until next year, but nice to read anything I can find on the ship upon which we have chosen to cruise.

Only been on Princess once so don't know the ropes, but out of courtesy to the servers, I would at least leave a tip for the servers If I were sitting at a table in a lounge, when entertainment was in progress and people waiting for a table. Yes, we have paid for the cruise, but these people work hard and if I can afford a cruise I can certainly leave a buck or two or three or four in way of a tip.

I'm a virgin when it comes to reading your blogs. All I can say is "Wow!" Fun, insightful, reflective and a much needed break from 19 degrees weather here in Omaha. Thanks for doing this. And have a great time enjoying the ship, the sand and surf.

Richard

Graphical, great, great, great post. My wife and I really enjoy wine. We have a wine cellar at home and usually have wine five or six times a week. I would prefer the bottle left on our table after the initial pour. If the server does not get to refilling our glass in a timely manner, I want the freedom to do so. West wind, your tip about discussing your preferences with the waiter was something I had not considered. I certainly will the first night as we prefer Traditional dining. Thanks, both of you.

Richard

First time ... Remember something similar happening to us, but finally found it. Not sure if I tried typing it in, or if it showed up in another way to access the form ... I don't recall, but I remember something similar happening. Filled mine out a year ago, so hard to remember the glitch. Tell us how it was finally resolved.

Tracie ... Went on a Panama Canal cruise on Holland a few years back. Really educational and fun. I know you will have a great time ... Especially given your attitude.

Thanks for the "live"reports. I always find them fun to read, and great idea to bring a bit of your mom along. I'm sure she will enjoy looking down on all of you during the cruise.

Fun, entertaining review. Since I share some of your expectations and agree with your evaluations, I found your feedback spot on.

Glad you had a great time.

Thanks for the "live" reports. Going on the Star for the first time in February. Glad for the good report.

Wow, thanks for sharing you fun-filled adventure with us. It a TERRIFIC review/blog/report.

Working ... thanks for posting. We go on the Star in February so always nice to read reports about the ship.

I hope you husband starts feeling better. Not a lot of fun having to stay in one's cabin. Sounds like you are making the best of less than perfect situation. And I bet my kids would go on any cruise line if we paid!!!!

Sounds like a healthy, new direction. Good out of the box thinking IMHO.

Fun, fun, fun. I should have watched after dinner instead of before. What I'm cooking tonight does not sound all that great after seeing all the pictures of the yummies.

Thanks for posting.

While I understand the pushback, I was wondering what is the rationale for doing this? It can't be "other kids are doing it!" Do you think they had too many people reserving and then cancelling at the last moment? Do they need a firmer ... more reliable count of those going on each excursion? Or is it they just want our money up front?