Random thoughts from the Eurodam October 12, 2013

[Krazy Kruizers]

[quote name='taxmantoo']What kind of "fake" turkey did they serve :confused:[/quote]


[FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=5]Processed -- it is like grinding the white meat and then the dark meat and then laying them out side-by-side and rolling them together.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=5]It is a cheap turkey.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[Krazy Kruizers]

[quote name='Linda&Vern'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=blue]I think what KK is talking about is what we call "turkey roll" ... and indeed, to me it is "fake turkey." When ordering in a restaurant I always ask if their turkey is "real" or "fake." I have never ordered on a cruise though.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/quote]


[FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=5]We ordered it once many years ago -- before Pinnacle Grill -- and was horribly disappointed.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=5]Now we eat elsewhere on Thanksgiving.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[Krazy Kruizers]

[quote name='lorekauf']Went to the tamarind last night. As usual, it was very good. I've met some fun people on this cruise so we decided to have dinner together. I thought they were going to throw us out of there we were laughing so hard. I can't remember the last time I had that much fun in my uber structured life. Ended up not getting home until fairly late. On top of it we lost an hour last night. By the time I got to sleep it was after 1pm. My eyes were open like saucers at 6:30 am. Living on adrenalin today.


It's cold today for a change and quite cloudy. Sea day today.[/quote]


[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5]Glad you were able to meet with others and have a wonderful evening in the Tamarind.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5]Our weather has changed for the worse here in PA.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[Krazy Kruizers]

[FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=5]By the time Lorene gets to Bar Harbor -- Arcadia National Park will be open.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[nana51]

[quote name='brazilgirl']Sounds lovely... I have googled the places you are visiting ( Shadow Lawn , Kennebecassis ) and have surmised you on a New England cruise. Correct? Are the Colors pretty? I have always wanted to do one...[/quote]
I was wondering the same thing myself. I am going to do one in 2015.

[Irish Eyes Are Sailing]

the New England/Canada cruise is on my bucket list too.

[Irish Eyes Are Sailing]

[quote name='lorekauf']Went to the tamarind last night. As usual, it was very good. I've met some fun people on this cruise so we decided to have dinner together. I thought they were going to throw us out of there we were laughing so hard. I can't remember the last time I had that much fun in my uber structured life. Ended up not getting home until fairly late. On top of it we lost an hour last night. By the time I got to sleep it was after 1pm. My eyes were open like saucers at 6:30 am. Living on adrenalin today.

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Glad to hear you have met some fun fellow cruisers and are having a good time.......you can rest up when you get home!:)

[cruz chic]

[quote name='Krazy Kruizers'][FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=5]By the time Lorene gets to Bar Harbor -- Arcadia National Park will be open.[/SIZE][/FONT][/QUOTE]

Thank for the news KK :). Now I just need to get thru immigration

[cruz chic]

The colors have been underwhelming so far.

Wine service was a little slow. Dinner was good. Dining mates tonight were pretty low key. Luckily one lady from last night was at my table. We had fun. Otherwise crickets would have been chirping. I'd hoped to nap today but I wasn't really tired despite the lack of sleep. I won't be able to sleep when I get home because it will be back into prison.

VIP party tomorrow night.

[2cruisecats]

[quote name='sapper1']Well Rotten Ronnie didn't have an opening so I booked us here.
[url]www.shadowlawninn.com[/url]

It's in Rothesay, about a twenty minute drive from the pier area.[/QUOTE]

Shadow Lawn. Now that brings back memories! I was last there 25 years ago for SIL's first wedding. Beautiful grounds. I didn't realize it was still operating. Twenty minutes from the pier? They must have built an expressway :) Wishing you great weather and a great lunch.

[Krazy Kruizers]

[quote name='lorekauf']The colors have been underwhelming so far.

Wine service was a little slow. Dinner was good. Dining mates tonight were pretty low key. Luckily one lady from last night was at my table. We had fun. Otherwise crickets would have been chirping. I'd hoped to nap today but I wasn't really tired despite the lack of sleep. I won't be able to sleep when I get home because it will be back into prison.

VIP party tomorrow night.[/quote]


[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5]Our colors are not much this year. Too much rain at the beginning of summer and then too little in August and September. We are getting rain now -- too late. Most of the colors are brown and the leaves are just dropping off the trees.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5]Have fun at the VIP party.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[sapper1]

Lorene, I just checked the weather for Sunday. 14C and mostly sunny.
Of course you have to realize that weather forecasts on the coast are subject to change. Today is dreary and drizzly.
Just sitting here at TH waiting for Kazu to join me.

[cruz chic]

[quote name='sapper1']Lorene, I just checked the weather for Sunday. 14C and mostly sunny.
Of course you have to realize that weather forecasts on the coast are subject to change. Today is dreary and drizzly.
Just sitting here at TH waiting for Kazu to join me.[/QUOTE]

It's raining here to but it's warm. Was out on the balcony this morning without a coat. Bought a beautiful mystic topaz necklace and bracelet. The prices were very good. It's a good thing I'm buying the jewelry on the cdn side so I don't have to claim it.

[Irish Eyes Are Sailing]

That Mystic Topaz is really pretty.....I had bought MT earrings years ago on a cruise ship and got the necklace to match last time in Alaska. I had bought the earrings about 10 years ago thinking they would match a man-made Alexandrite necklace (pendant) I had from 30 years ago, but it didn't. By buying the necklace (pendant)in Alaska it solved that problem, even though it was years later. Now at least I have a matching set.
Hope you enjoy yours!:)

[cruz chic]

Did some walking around town today. Went to the drug store but they didn't have what I was looking for. Had a lobster roll at lobster on the wharf. I have to say I'm not a huge fan of them but I'll keep trying. They are ok, just different then I thought. Went to the gym so I'm ready to eat again. Looks like I'm not doing the tour I was wait listed for tomorrow.

I've been trying to buy an FCC since the cruise started but it's always lined up. Left her a note to say I wanted to buy one. Let's see if she gets back to me. I'm not as gung-ho to book cruises with Hal as I used to be.

[mamaofami]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Lorene, how is it being down on the farm after you've seen Paris?[/SIZE][/FONT]

[cruz chic]

[quote name='mamaofami'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Lorene, how is it being down on the farm after you've seen Paris?[/SIZE][/FONT][/QUOTE]

I like it:). Looking forward to seeing Sapper on Sunday. The time is going by too fast and I'm not sleeping that great. I wake up so early. Maybe because I was quite busy I'll get a better sleep tonight.

It's turned into a nice day today.

[cruz chic]

Good morning from Halifax. Using ultra slow internet in the terminal. It's a sunny but cold day here. Seas were a bit rough last night but nothing too bad.

Going to Peggy's cove this afternoon. Formal night tonight.

My cabin stewards are the best that I've had in years. I want for nothing.

Service in the MDR is hit and miss. The wine service is ok.

I've eaten dinner several times with a lady that I've met from Edmonton. She's a hoot so I'm enjoying her company.

[Typhoon1]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[Krazy Kruizers]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5]Glad you are having a great time and that you found another lady to dine with at times.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[CowPrincess]

Thanks for the update. Glad that things are pretty good, overall :)

[sapper1]

Aaaaagghhhh. Now they are calling for rain tomorrow. :eek: There is no more depressing place on the face of the Earth than Saint John in the rain. At least seeing you again will cheer us up a bit. No---actually a lot. :D

[sapper1]

I finally got an answer from the City Market. I phoned one of the stores and asked that since there would be two ships in would they open on Sunday. The answer was yes. From nine to four.

[shrimp56]

Thank you so much for your report. You will get the packing down I'm sure:) We live near Chicago and, even though United is our "home" airline, we won't fly them unless absolutely necessary.

[quote name='lorekauf'] Had a lobster roll at lobster on the wharf. I have to say I'm not a huge fan of them but I'll keep trying. They are ok, just different then I thought.[/quote]

Their lobster roll was well-prepared, there just wasn't enough of it and the empty space at the end of the roll was stuffed with greens. Best lobster roll we had on our Veendam NE/Canada cruise last June was in Bar Harbor at West Side Cafe. Totally scrumptious and the roll was stuffed.

We loved the Eurodam on our Norway cruise in August. Glad she is suiting you, except the "teeny" balcony cabin ;) We too loved Tamarind and can't wait to eat at the one on the Nieuw Amsterdam next June on the Med. Tapestry cruise.

[pinnaclegirl]

Hi Lorene
Sounds like you having a good time, every time you mention the Tamarind our mouths water. Anything new on the menu? Our best to you all tomorrow in St. John. Our best, d and e