Houchen9 Posted January 29, 2012 #101 Share Posted January 29, 2012 The organised table tennis tournaments on sea days, I'm addicted. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted January 29, 2012 #102 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I haven't read all the replies but I enjoy the Culinary events very much for daytime activities:) They have the Chef's Competition which usually takes places in the Theater. I got to be a judge once and that was alot of fun:D Evenings, watching "Dancing With The Stripes" is fun as well:) I have not participated in Trivia in many years. I did it quite often when I first started cruising but realized after a few cruises there are too many people out there that are just too "dog eat dog, cut throat" about it....and the women (yes girls, the women) are worse than the men (in my experience anyway)....it is just trivia people:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muushka Posted January 29, 2012 #103 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I haven't read all the replies but I enjoy the Culinary events verymuch for daytime activities:) They have the Chef's Competition which usually takes places in the Theater. I got to be a judge once and that was alot of fun:D Evenings, watching "Dancing With The Stripes" is fun as well:) I have not participated in Trivia in many years. I did it quite often when I first started cruising but realized after a few cruises there are too many people out there that are just too "dog eat dog, cut throat" about it....and the women (yes girls, the women) are worse than the men (in my experience anyway)....it is just trivia people:eek: Hi Lois (Barb here...) I agree with you about the trivia, but we have managed to avoid the groups that take it too seriously and have always enjoyed it. I think the person who runs the event has a good impact on how it is going to run. We have avoided certain leaders for this reason and flocked to those who manage to have control over the group and make it fun at the same time. We have 4 medals (2 each) for the progressive trivia on our last 2 cruises on X. Oh yeah, we enjoy it!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted January 30, 2012 #104 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Hi Barb:D...sorry I got your name wrong on the other thread. Maybe one of these days I will try a trivia session again.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellie Poodle Posted January 30, 2012 #105 Share Posted January 30, 2012 They have the Chef's Competitionwhich usually takes places in the Theater. I got to be a judge once and that was alot of fun:D I got to participate as one of the contestants in the chef's competition on our Infinity cruise. What fun! I was quite pleased to learn that the chefs in the galley use the same knives that I use at home. My chef and I won the competition. I took home the paper toque and shared the prize of a bottle of nice champagne with out table at dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alenushka Posted January 30, 2012 Author #106 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I got to participate as one of the contestants in the chef's competition on our Infinity cruise. What fun! I was quite pleased to learn that the chefs in the galley use the same knives that I use at home. My chef and I won the competition. I took home the paper toque and shared the prize of a bottle of nice champagne with out table at dinner. Just wondering: what are chef's competitions? do you get to cook food with the chef? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted January 30, 2012 #107 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Just wondering: what are chef's competitions? do you get to cook food with the chef? :confused: Yes, you do:D it is fun too. It is sort of like Iron Chef on Food Network. 2 Chefs and each Chef has a passenger as an Assistant...they cook 3 different items and the judges get to taste and vote on who they think did the best and pick the winners:) Congratulations Janet on winning your competition:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Coastal Posted January 30, 2012 #108 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Elena, maybe we can paint together sometime. I see you are going to be in SE Asia next year, right before we do NZ-Aus on Soltice. Happy painting, Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantw8togo Posted January 30, 2012 #109 Share Posted January 30, 2012 What kinds of fees are charged for the various activities? I know there is a charge for the wine tasting, but what about the galley and bridge tours or the art classes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighairtexan Posted January 30, 2012 #110 Share Posted January 30, 2012 SORRY TO HIJACK but PAM (cruisini) email me at my screen name @ gmail.com. It'd be great to get together at Seasons 52. That and Capital Grille are 2 of my favorite lunch spots. I don't have your email (unless your last name starts w/ C... I do have an "unknown" Pam in my contacts whose last name starts w/ C...g.) Sorry all and thanks for letting me interrupt. You may now resume your usual programming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa at Mohair Meadows Posted January 30, 2012 #111 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Reading about the winetasting with the Riedel glasses got my curiosity going. I checked the retail cost (ouch) and then checked Craigslist. Found a local sous chef selling about a dozen of the (4 stemless, 4 whites, and miscellaneous other sizes) and I got them for $25. I think you're right - a medium bottle of wine does taste great with them. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellie Poodle Posted January 30, 2012 #112 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Reading about the winetasting with the Riedel glasses got my curiosity going. I checked the retail cost (ouch) and then checked Craigslist. Found a local sous chef selling about a dozen of the (4 stemless, 4 whites, and miscellaneous other sizes) and I got them for $25. I think you're right - a medium bottle of wine does taste great with them. :p I saw the stemless ones in Target last week. They also have a line of the stemmed ones. It appears that other companies have jumped on the bandwagon as Libby and one other were also offering Reidel-style glasses in Target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermilch Posted January 30, 2012 #113 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I just got off the Silhouette yesterday. I went to one trivia contest and it was called English Pub Trivia. I believe it was hosted by your lovely daughter. Being an American I did horribly on the trivia but I did have a good time. I also saw lady Gaga on board and she looked very much like your daughter. Everyone on the Silhouette did a wonderful job. I also ejoyed being in the Celebrity Choir. It was my favourite activity as my daughter was the crew member who hosted it. You can now catch her aboard Silhouette now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermilch Posted January 30, 2012 #114 Share Posted January 30, 2012 We just got off the Silhouette yesterday. Don't miss the Dancing with the Stripes. It was hilarious. The crew members were really getting into it and their dancing partners went along with the fun. The martini tasting was very entertaining with the bartenders doing tricks like Tom Cruise. We also enjoyed the tasting at the Molecular bar. I was also in the Celebrity choir. We practiced all week with Jess and Micky and then performed two songs on the last day of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Coastal Posted January 30, 2012 #115 Share Posted January 30, 2012 What kinds of fees are charged for the various activities? I know there is a charge for the wine tasting, but what about the galley and bridge tours or the art classes? No charge for art and Celebrity provides the supplies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisini Posted January 30, 2012 #116 Share Posted January 30, 2012 What songs did you sing in the Choir? How many people participated? Would you do it again? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermilch Posted January 31, 2012 #117 Share Posted January 31, 2012 We did the closing song from Les Mis. I think it is called Do You Hear the People Sing and we also did Don't Stop Believing. There were more than 60 people in the choir. I would do it again but I can't get the songs out of my head. It was a lot of fun. What songs did you sing in the Choir? How many people participated? Would you do it again? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted January 31, 2012 #118 Share Posted January 31, 2012 SORRY TO HIJACK but PAM (cruisini) email me at my screen name @ gmail.com. It'd be great to get together at Seasons 52. That and Capital Grille are 2 of my favorite lunch spots. I don't have your email (unless your last name starts w/ C... I do have an "unknown" Pam in my contacts whose last name starts w/ C...g.) Sorry all and thanks for letting me interrupt. You may now resume your usual programming. Ohhh.....I have to chime in to your post too;) forgive me.... I ate at Seasons 52 for the first time on Saturday....all I can say is OMG...IT IS FABULOUS:D:D:D Back to regular programming.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted January 31, 2012 #119 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I just got off the Silhouette yesterday. I went to one trivia contest and it was called English Pub Trivia. I believe it was hosted by your lovely daughter. Being an American I did horribly on the trivia but I did have a good time. I also saw lady Gaga on board and she looked very much like your daughter. Everyone on the Silhouette did a wonderful job. I also ejoyed being in the Celebrity Choir. Huh? Lady Gaga was on the cruise????:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss SeaBee Posted January 31, 2012 #120 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Any form of trivia except 80s music. Team up with me, Yogi! I have that topic covered, as long as you can do sports for me! I love trivia, and I agree with the poster who qualified that with as long as it isn't taken too serious. I hate when people get too competitive at trivia! On future trips I will avoid having any spa services. I love being pampered in my home town and on land based trips with a relaxing massage, facial, or other spa treatment, but on cruises, the product sales pitch is just a huge turn-off and cranks up my anxiety level. I want to stay very relaxed and at peace, and getting the hard sell - or ANY sell - after a treatment is so inappropriate! My massage therapist at home has some products for sale that are displayed in the reception area if you are interested in buying or learning about it, but she would never pitch anything to me during a scheduled treatment. 2 onboard massages on celebrity were the same, and enough for me! I also must confess that I was bored with the hot glass show. Just not my cup of tea. I love, love, love the aquaspa pool, and spent almost all of my time there. So relaxing and comfy! I'm very much looking forward to checking out the T-pool on my upcoming Millenium cruise, first time on M class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted January 31, 2012 #121 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Favorite activity? DW and I are very big participants in the "group reading" activity. Along with a very large group of other passengers we find a nice comfy seat (outside if the weather is good) and curl up with a good book. It is amazing how large our reading group can be....sometimes we see hundreds of folks curled up with their book. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alenushka Posted January 31, 2012 Author #122 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Adding it to my "must try" list! Thank you all! Must try list: e-konnect box Dancing with the stripes FOR DH (especially : -- cook in the MurNo galley with Chef Dena Marino. -- The International Wine Tasting --The Celebrity Chef Challenge --Riedel Wine tasting. Trivia of any kind - only if not taken too seriously Watercolor painting art classes backstage tour and/or bridge tour (if offered) Find a nice spot on the ship to relax Check out choir (love Les Mes) Find Lady GAGA :) if in Texas - check our Seasons 52 known for amazing food :p Great list! keep it going, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighairtexan Posted January 31, 2012 #123 Share Posted January 31, 2012 ALENUSHKA, As Lois mentioned, Seasons 52 is GREAT. Nothing over 475 calories and SOOOO good. There are a bunch of them in Florida too, including one somewhere in Fort Lauderdale! So as for organized activities, I love the pre cruise dinner w/ a really good roll call. What a great way to get the cruise started before we even board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alenushka Posted February 1, 2012 Author #124 Share Posted February 1, 2012 ALENUSHKA, As Lois mentioned, Seasons 52 is GREAT. Nothing over 475 calories and SOOOO good. There are a bunch of them in Florida too, including one somewhere in Fort Lauderdale! So as for organized activities, I love the pre cruise dinner w/ a really good roll call. What a great way to get the cruise started before we even board! Very good point!!! Thank you for details on Seasons 52! I was joking in my previous post, but as a result learned some very useful information :) It is very hard to find very good tasting food under 500 cal. Good to know they have them in Fl. too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alenushka Posted February 6, 2012 Author #125 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Can anyone explain what is "Celebrity Life Showcase Exhibition"? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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