"LIVE" From The Brilliance of the Seas with Trainman-2 & Judith

[Trainman-2]

Technical Difficulties "R" Us! :eek:

 

The ship's WiFi System is in and out, mostly out!

 

They said an hour ago that it would be working in 30 minutes.

[Trainman-2]

Our last smoke break before entering the terminal.

 

[Trainman-2]

Best and fastest check in ever!

 

And an easy walk onto the ship. No steam ramps to go up.

 

 

[bigeagle12]

Love Tampa both our departures on Royal and Holland were smooth and fast.

[Trainman-2]

On the Ship!

 

[Trainman-2]

My First Lunch in the Windjammer

 

 

 

 

Greek Salad with no Feta Cheese or Dressing and Cold Cut Sandwiches.

[Trainman-2]

High today in Tampa was 67 degrees f.

 

Judith has the heat cranked all of the way up in the cabin and I am not complaining.

 

Everyone is freezing and wearing their white RCI Robes.

[Trainman-2]

When we walked in the cabin for the first time, Judith said "This place is tiny! It is the smallest cabin we have ever had!

 

 

Keep in mind that we got a last minute Balcony Guarantee for only $299 each. There is no doubt that we got the balcony that nobody else wanted!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The suitcases wouldn't fit under the bed so they are in the closet and the walkers are stacked on top of the mini couch.

 

 

But we are happy to be at sea again for such a reasonable price!

[Trainman-2]

And being on deck 7, cabin 7128, we have a lovely view of the life boat roof.

 

 

 

 

[relaxatsea]

YAY!! Trainman and Judith are back!

 

I'm so glad you changed your mind and are cruising again!

 

I'll be following along. Wishing you a wonderful cruise!

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

When we walked in the cabin for the first time, Judith said "This place is tiny! It is the smallest cabin we have ever had!

 

 

Keep in mind that we got a last minute Balcony Guarantee for only $299 each. There is no doubt that we got the balcony that nobody else wanted!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The suitcases wouldn't fit under the bed so they are in the closet and the walkers are stacked on top of the mini couch.

 

 

But we are happy to be at sea again for such a reasonable price!

 

 

When life gives you lemons, you make lemon aide....job well done!

 

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[MrFunInTheSun]

Technical Difficulties "R" Us! :eek:

 

The ship's WiFi System is in and out, mostly out!

 

They said an hour ago that it would be working in 30 minutes.

 

Welcome to my world last week! I bought two Internet packages but was pleasantly surprised and happy that the C&A Internet discount was applied to both packages I bought! Keeping my fingers crossed for you. :-)

 

 

And hey, enjoy it being 5 O'Clock all the time. :-)

 

I loved that time warp. :-)

 

 

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[dixieva]

Jim- try having Judith lift up a little on one side of the bed while you slide the suitcases under it. That has worked for us in the past. If that works then maybe you could put the walkers in the closet.

 

Have fun!

[NYcruzzer]

Just off the Ecstasy morning. Almost to Tampa to get onboard Brilliance. See you on board trainman!

 

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To say I'm jealous would be an understatement.. enjoy your cruise !!

[Trainman-2]

Judith and Kathie smoking and basking in the sun to stay warm after lunch.

 

 

[Trainman-2]

The Centrum...

 

 

[Trainman-2]

What Did I Learn Today?

 

I learned that when I use Valet Parking and hand my car keys to the Valet I should remove the keys to the locks on our suitcases first! :eek: :eek: :eek:

 

 

But Maintenance saved the day and sent a guy with some small bolt cutters to cut off the locks. :) :) :)

[Trainman-2]

It is past my bed time and we are both stuffed from an excellent dinner in CHOPS!

 

I already have more photos to post up for tomorrow and we will be ashore in Key West tomorrow.

[Aldeya]

First we had MrFunintheSun and now Trainman...all we need now is another Bugsy, Gambee and a Radio review! :):p;)

 

Add to this lineup the Bionic man's review and we are all set:D

[Trainman-2]

I have figured out one of the problems with the Ship's WiFi System. It doesn't like "Google Chrome" which is the browser I use.

 

So I log on using MS Internet Explorer and then minimize it to save the "Log Off" page.

 

Then I open "Google Chrome" and have all of my favorite sites book marked and available to me.

[Trainman-2]

Last night we had diner with Kathie & Jack in Chops. Everything was excellent, as always!

 

Judith ordered Lamb Chops and they cam but they didn't have any Mint Jelly to go with them. They had a sauce (named forgotten) designed to go with the Mixed Grill. Neither Judith nor I liked it.

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Judith has ordered Lamb Chops before on other ships and they always sent someone to the main kitchen to get her some mint jelly.

Edited December 17, 2013 by Trainman-2

[Trainman-2]

Near the entrance to the Schooner Lounge is this giant half-model of a 6 masted sloop. The crew was small because they used steam winches to raise and lower the sails on the 6 masts.

 

 

[Trainman-2]

After dinner we went to the Casino Bar where we could smoke. On the way we passed this couch that Judith and Kathy both liked.

 

 

[Trainman-2]

Just before we went to dinner, the ship went under the Sunshine Sky Way Bridge. As we went under the bridge it was too dark for photos with my little camera but I got some nice ones as we approached the bridge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Trainman-2]

No live post can be truly complete without a photo of a train!

 

I saw this old switch engine which belongs to the port railroad parked across from the ship.