Random thoughts from the O penthouse

[cruz chic]

[quote name='Krazy Kruizers'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5]Lorene[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5]Don't you have one of these cones (for Internet) inside your Penthouse? We have had them in the dining room area.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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No that's on thing the ph doesn't have

[brazilgirl]

Really enjoying your comments! How is the bacon in the Pinnacle Grill? :)

Curious - which company did you use for whale watching?

[Barrheadlass]

It has been really fun reading about your experiences. Thanks for keeping us informed!

[cruz chic]

More random thoughts
In an effort to get off the ship quickly tomorrow night I'm going to take one for the team and go to the new and improved ;) Canaletto. KK will let you know if the desserts are the same.

Luggage direct - it has been reported now that Canadians can do this. Not in Seattle. I was hoping I could because my flight doesn't leave until 6:30 on Sunday. I was going to take a shorex but they get you up so early then you sit on a bus waiting for latecomers forever. They aren't going to take me alive out of this penthouse. I've decided to hide in here somewhere. Everybody keep my secret. Ok?

[cruz chic]

[quote name='brazilgirl']Really enjoying your comments! How is the bacon in the Pinnacle Grill? :)

Curious - which company did you use for whale watching?[/QUOTE]

Can you believe I haven't had any bacon? I just did the tour thru Hal because I'm chicken but they use Allen marine.

[cruz chic]

[quote name='Barrheadlass']It has been really fun reading about your experiences. Thanks for keeping us informed![/QUOTE]

My pleasure. Thx for all the nice comments everyone.

[Rowsby]

[quote name='lorekauf']They aren't going to take me alive out of this penthouse. [/quote]

[SIZE=3]Love it.......:)[/SIZE]

[kjw869]

[quote name='Krazy Kruizers'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5]Lorene[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5]Don't you have one of these cones (for Internet) inside your Penthouse? We have had them in the dining room area.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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On the Zuiderdam during our cruise a few months back, the cone has been replaced with a larger Cisco repeater, also in the dining room. During drydock, hundreds were installed throughout the ship.

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[cruz chic]

I guess they want you out spending money and not on the internet. Nothing like that in here.

[lovetocruise2020]

Be safe on your way home!

[mamaofami]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]I can't believe your week in the penthouse is coming to an end. Safe home.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[cruz chic]

I've decided to be a house guest of the next passengers :D;). I guess I have to go back. I have a shot in the knee to look forward to on Monday morning and work on tuesday:eek::rolleyes:. Thx everyone for tuning in.

[jaspersmycat]

Have a safe trip home. See you in 7 weeks on the Eurodam.

[sail7seas]

[quote name='lorekauf']Went to the VIP party tonight. Sat with some interesting people. One gentleman used to be the VP for Princess. I really enjoy these parties when I go. Anyway, he introduced me to a lady, I think her name is Marilyn. I have a good memory but it's short ;). He told me she worked for Hal for 34 years but is now retired. I kept looking at her because she was so familiar. So I asked him if she was the former head of the mariners society and yes she was. He told her that she had been found out. She was so impressed that I remembered her as she said its been about 5 years, I remember talking to her on the phone one time and thought she was such a nice person. It was an enjoyable party.


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Actually,,,,

Her name is Margaret Binnendyk. :)

She is a lovely woman with whom we've enjoyed some lovely times.

Margaret was Director of Mariners Society for a great many years and retired about 3 years ago.

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[sail7seas]

[B]We are newly off Veendam today and I am just now catching up on CC. I've enjoyed reading this thread and thank for posting it, Lorene.

Sounds like you had a wonderful time and made some great memories. :)
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[shrimp56]

Looking forward to hearing how your cruise was:)

[RandyinDEN]

[quote name='frankc98376']Sebastiaan will be in the Specialty Restaurants aboard Eclipse. He is a gem- makes every passenger he comes in contact with feel like they are the only one on the ship.[/quote]


Great news, he was terrific on our last cruise on O. He mentioned that he was heading to X but we weren't sure which ship. Thanks for the update.

[cruz chic]

[quote name='sail7seas'][B]
Actually,,,,

Her name is Margaret Binnendyk. :)

She is a lovely woman with whom we've enjoyed some lovely times.

Margaret was Director of Mariners Society for a great many years and retired about 3 years ago.

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Thx for the name correction:o. She actually told me she was amazed that I remembered her because she retired 5 years ago. That much I do remember:D.

[cruz chic]

[quote name='jaspersmycat']Have a safe trip home. See you in 7 weeks on the Eurodam.[/QUOTE]

You bet. That is the only thing that is softening the blow of getting of the ship.

I've had a great time and wish I could travel like this all the time

[sail7seas]

[quote name='shrimp56']Looking forward to hearing how your cruise was:)[/quote]


[B] Veendam so exceeded our expectations that I'm truly happy to say so. She's still a lovely ship and has a great crew.

I hope to post some comments in the next few days. :) "She" deserves some positive attention. :)

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[innlady1]

[quote name='sail7seas'][B] Veendam so exceeded our expectations that I'm truly happy to say so. She's still a lovely ship and has a great crew.[/B]

[B]I hope to post some comments in the next few days. :) "She" deserves some positive attention. :)[/B]

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[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]You might recall my saying that when we were on her for the Bermuda cruise. I think she's a lovely, warm, and beautiful ship. with a wonderful crew.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[whogo]

Great report! Thanks for your random thoughts.

[sail7seas]

[quote name='lorekauf']Thx for the name correction:o. She actually told me she was amazed that I remembered her because she retired 5 years ago. That much I do remember:D.[/quote]

[quote name='innlady1'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]You might recall my saying that when we were on her for the Bermuda cruise. I think she's a lovely, warm, and beautiful ship. with a wonderful crew.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[B] I do remember you saying that, Sheila. I was paying attention to all Veendam comments at that time as we decided whether we wanted to sail her or not. Thanks for your positive comments. We agree with you. :)

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[CowPrincess]

Lorekauf, please continue posting on your thread about your experiences on the O-dam. Do you get special treatment for disembarkation too?

And I so totally want to hear more about Sitka -- one of my two favorite ports. (Loreto is the other one :) )

You are really making me ache to return to Alaska, even though in all likelihood I'll be in an NN :D

[cruz chic]

I had a lovely end to my day. Just packing up the last of my things. I ate in Canaletto tonight. I had the seafood soup and Canaletto salad. Both were excellent. I had the pork for the main which was ok but not spectacular. I used to love the cod but it's no more.

After this Victoriann (not spelled correctly) and her DH squired me around Victoria. I enjoyed meeting them both and appreciated it. I had a great time.
I've checking in for my flight and decide I needed to upgrade to first class for $149 for the super long 1.5 hour flight. It doesn't leave until 6:25 so I'll be ready for it. I hope everyone is going to visit me in the poor house.