LIVE From the Jewel of the Seas 5 - 14 April 2012

[Trainman-2]

We are relaxing and unpacking and tonight we will skip the MDR to see the ship go under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

[Trainman-2]

The Ship's WiFi system is both slow and screwy!

 

I could not use Google Chrome and had to use Explorer.

 

I got 16 Photos uploaded and the above posts made in 47 Minutes for a Cost of $14.40

 

 

More later everyone...

[starlake]

Trainman,

Last we were on the Jewel they offered early morning discount for the internet.

Can't remember if you are an early bird or not.

[BeancounterUSA]

Trainman,

Last we were on the Jewel they offered early morning discount for the internet.

Can't remember if you are an early bird or not.

 

 

He is the earliest of the early birds. He is such an early bird that he overlaps with the latest of the late night birds.

[palmettostatecruiser]

Desert today was warm rice pudding with Vanilla Sauce, home made Whipped Creme, and Vanilla Soft Serve Yogert.

 

 

I was just wondering today if they had rice pudding since they have that awesome bread pudding! I think we need to establish a Bread Pudding Brigade :)

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

OMG...I am already drooling over the food porn pictures!!!

 

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[Mmketeer]

Just saw this ship today 4/5 and it was a beautiful ship. Have fun!!

 

Bon Voyage!

 

PS

Besure to take some downtime at that Bali styled solarium for adults. :)

[Mmketeer]

We are relaxing and unpacking and tonight we will skip the MDR to see the ship go under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

 

Great idea! Well worth grabbing something from the buffet and or room service instead. The weather is perfect for a bridge viewing!

[LBumb]

enjoy your evening and thanks for the great photos.

[castle701]

Thank you for taking us all along with you. We sail in 2 weeks - our first time on the Jewel. Have a wonderful time!!

[cruzinmama2]

We are relaxing and unpacking and tonight we will skip the MDR to see the ship go under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

I cannot wait to see pictures of that, if you post them :D. That bridge brings back warm fuzzy memories of both my childhood and my first cruise on the Legend of the Seas.....ahhhh.

[MauiGirl55]

I feel like I'm sailing right along with you and the lovely Judith! Have to say, Trainman, that you are looking quite svelte with your weight loss!! Keep up the good work! (and I can't even lose 10 pounds)!

[unberwoob]

Hi Trainman,

 

As always, I am looking forward to your reports and pictures. Although we live in St Louis, we always start our cruise trips out of Tampa since my sister is our dog sitter. We have always thought about cruising from there, but wish they had longer cruises (we don't like anything less than 12 days and usually do B2Bs as well).

 

Don't miss being on deck as you go under the bridge. The helipad is the best place.

[riclop]

Have a fabulous cruise, Trainman!

 

Curious, will you be strictly following your diet while you're cruising, or just eating what you want while being a little more careful?

With a hamburger and pudding with whip cream???????

[maritar]

Trainman - Thank you, great start, loving already your "Live" report. Pictures are great and you and Judith look great! Happy sailing! :)

 

First Lunch in the Windjammer!

 

 

I tried the Honey Stung Chicken (as I alwasy do on the first day) and it was OK but salty, not sweet!

 

The Greek Salad, a Cheeseburger, and some Potato Leek soup made a nice first meal.

 

My usual first day lunch is Potato Leek soup and sandwich. Love that soup.

 

hey Mari--you can tell her I'm coming(the 14th)

 

OK, I'll say "hi" from you to Adriana and tell her that you are coming after our cruise. :D

[PH8]

 

 

 

OK, I'll say "hi" from you to Adriana and tell her that you are coming after our cruise. :D

Thanks....I just realized today she was the HD on the last SS cruise..

[Trainman-2]

In defense of the ships computer systems, they are old.

 

I have been spoiled lately on the Freedom, Oasis, and Allure.

 

The Radiance was refitted with new computer systems and WiFi in the cabins lately.

 

I guess I have been spoiled...:eek:

[Trainman-2]

The Official Trainman-2 "this will calm me down" drink, an Aspin Summer.

 

[PH8]

ohhhhhhhhhhhh what is in that drink??

[Trainman-2]

Tied up just ahead of us in Port was a fully restored and operational WW-II Liberty Ship.

 

I am going to have to come back one day for a tour...

 

 

 

 

[RM]

Looks great Trainman! Enjoy your evening!

[Trainman-2]

After Sail Away we had some time to kill so we wandered around a bit and ended up in the Diamond Lounge for snacks.

 

[Trainman-2]

We alternated between the Diamond Lounge where we could eat and drink and the rotating Viking Crown Bar across the ship where we could drink and smoke.

 

Life is good on the Jewel!

[maritar]

The Official Trainman-2 "this will calm me down" drink, an Aspin Summer.

 

 

ohhhhhhhhhhhh what is in that drink??

 

I want to know too, looks so good!

 

Thanks....I just realized today she was the HD on the last SS cruise..

 

She was, I didn't remember that?

[Trainman-2]

And then we went up to the bow to see the ship pass under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The sky was cloudy which meant I wasn't shooting into the sun.

 

 

 

 

 

Just as the ship's bridge passed under the bridge the Captain blew a long blast on the ships horns!

 

I couldn't help but wonder how many inattentive drives peed in their pants as they passed overhead.