Sargent_Schultz Posted January 8, 2013 Author #226 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Wish we knew what time...I'd wait a bit for brunch. :) I think I was there about 11:30am, so some time before then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted January 8, 2013 Author #227 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Oops, the cheese grits, forgot about those. The Bloody Mary was pretty good. Okay, we've had our soup, bread, grits, and cocktail. One day I had a side order of bacon and sausage. The bacon was not of the crisp variety, but perhaps it was my fault for not requesting it that way. But it's all good. :) This would have been more to my liking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted January 8, 2013 Author #228 Share Posted January 8, 2013 The second time, I asked for something more on the lunch side - a Caesar Salad. The options include fried chicken or jerk bacon. I chose the bacon (naturally) and asked for extra. This bacon was better, and maybe next time I'll just ask for a side order of it. For dessert, I chose the Banana Creme Pie and it was tasty. As always, with cruise food, there are no calories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezy72 Posted January 8, 2013 #229 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Again, thank you so much for your dedication in posting all these great pictures/menus/reviews. It's people like you who make it fun to plan a cruise!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted January 8, 2013 Author #230 Share Posted January 8, 2013 ohhhhh, i cannot wait to get back on this ship!!!!! more more more! i usually book our cabins at that aft of the ship...less traffic. but this time we have ds with us who will be in camp and it's more convenient to be fwd. i just hope our balcony misses the life boats. any pics looking down at those? thanks again for the great review. Oh yeah, lifeboats. Lifeboats on Conquest class ships aren't the issue they might be on other classes. They are mostly tucked into the main structure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted January 8, 2013 Author #231 Share Posted January 8, 2013 From a prior Conquest cruise Gratuitous dolphin picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybaby1113 Posted January 8, 2013 #232 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Glad to know about the bread baskets. We'll have to remember to go early one day and later one day to try them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted January 8, 2013 Author #233 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Again, thank you so much for your dedication in posting all these great pictures/menus/reviews. It's people like you who make it fun to plan a cruise!:D You're welcome and thank you. People like you are one of the reasons I do it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted January 8, 2013 Author #234 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Glad to know about the bread baskets. We'll have to remember to go early one day and later one day to try them both. I didn't try going when the brunch first opens, but would expect a line of impatient people chomping at the bit for it to open. I might wait 20 minutes or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeville71 Posted January 8, 2013 #235 Share Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) Sarge, we will be on the Conquest at the end of march! I love going to your site and I am loving this review and all the pictures. Thanks! Edited January 8, 2013 by jdeville71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted January 8, 2013 Author #236 Share Posted January 8, 2013 On the camera question, I suppose I could add a few details. On the Nikon D7000, the lens I use the most is a 18-200mm DX zoom (which equates to 27-300mm). My wide angle is 10-24mm (=15-36mm). I also have a 35mm prime (52.5mm), a 40mm (60mm) (pseudo) macro, and a couple more which I don't really use at all and probably should just sell. I'm starting to use the 35mm more. On books, well, yes, I've purchased a few and have yet to read any of them. Never taken a class. Neither a book or a class will actually take any pictures for you I've just taken lots of pictures and then after the fact, when I see something I like, I try to remember how I did it and keep it in mind for the next time I am in a similar situation. Everybody sees things a little differently - no two people will take the exact same photo. You need to discover what works for you. Discimus Agere Agendo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted January 8, 2013 Author #237 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Sarge, we will be on the Conquest at the end of march! I love going to your site and I am loving this review and all the pictures. Thanks! Thank you and enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted January 8, 2013 #238 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Thank you. After Wednesday, a whole lot less. My background is kind of, sort of, similar to Kokomo_Man's and he apparently has transitioned to writing. Semi-retired doing aerospace contract work, so writing about cruising would be logical. ;) I recall going into engineering it the first place because there were no English classes required. :p OK, so now we have a fantastic amateur photographer, bona fide smart guy who writes very well and hates English class! WOW!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybaby1113 Posted January 8, 2013 #239 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I didn't try going when the brunch first opens, but would expect a line of impatient people chomping at the bit for it to open. I might wait 20 minutes or so. Good thought. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted January 8, 2013 Author #240 Share Posted January 8, 2013 OK, so now we have a fantastic amateur photographer, bona fide smart guy who writes very well and hates English class! WOW!:D Where? :D Good thought. Thanks! You're welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted January 8, 2013 Author #241 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Okay, one meal of the day down, time to walk around some Day and night, they sometimes had a musician playing on Lido. I usually noticed near the Blue Iguana Tequila Bar, but perhaps alternated with RedFrog RumBar Sometimes No DJ sometimes DJ The DJ didn't seem to scare people off and played a variety of music. Sometimes even had a little gangnam style going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrqoisWtrs Posted January 8, 2013 #242 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I was curious if the wake had changed, or the name of the ship, with Fun Ship 2.0 lol :D Great review! Love the different perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted January 8, 2013 Author #243 Share Posted January 8, 2013 You can see about where the old hot tubs were (towel elephants) and where they were moved to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBCL Posted January 8, 2013 #244 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Hot tubs are in a much better spot IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted January 8, 2013 Author #245 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Funny how some avoid the shade and seek the sun. or just sleep in too early too shady just right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan555 Posted January 8, 2013 #246 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Hot tubs are in a much better spot IMHO. I agree - I hated the old spot, I felt like I was "on display" sitting there - the new ones are in a much better location, tucked in against the wall. I also like the little sitting area in the pool - can you sit there and drink a cocktail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbgd Posted January 8, 2013 #247 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Everybody sees things a little differently - no two people will take the exact same photo. You need to discover what works for you. Discimus Agere Agendo. Im actually going to agree with you :eek: Concerning ur possible future camera, you mentioned a Canon 20D, thats the first DSLR camera I had. So, Im thinking you might want to get a 60D, since they have made alot of advancments in the past 9yrs;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted January 8, 2013 Author #248 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Im actually going to agree with you :eek: Concerning ur possible future camera, you mentioned a Canon 20D, thats the first DSLR camera I had. So, Im thinking you might want to get a 60D, since they have made alot of advancments in the past 9yrs;) Ah gee - so close... I have had Canons before, but I was talking about a Canon D10 and a Canon D20 - their "waterproof" cameras. For DSLRs, I'm going to stick with Nikon for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted January 8, 2013 Author #249 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Hot tubs are in a much better spot IMHO. I agree - I hated the old spot, I felt like I was "on display" sitting there - the new ones are in a much better location, tucked in against the wall. I also like the little sitting area in the pool - can you sit there and drink a cocktail? I agree agree. I think it goes with Carnival spreading attractions and passengers out and reducing congestion. I have seen people even eat in/on similar sitting areas on other Carnival ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbgd Posted January 8, 2013 #250 Share Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) Ah gee - so close... I have had Canons before, but I was talking about a Canon D10 and a Canon D20 - their "waterproof" cameras. For DSLRs, I'm going to stick with Nikon for a while. UH DUH....... waterproof..... I havnt even seen the D20, Im going to look into that. I need a new snorkel camera I was thinking with all your lenses it would be expensive to switch over to Canon. I shoot Canon ever since my AE-1P from the 80's ....... I wouldnt want to think of how much my 2.8 IS lenses would be if I switched to Nikon. Bodies are inexpensive...... Lenses:eek: Edited January 8, 2013 by jonbgd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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