karmacats Posted March 29, 2016 #2001 Share Posted March 29, 2016 what's with royal's big-freaky-head motif? quantum (i think it was quantum, though it might be anthem) had a big freaky head near cafe 270, and one of the other ships has one in the solarium (i can't remember which ship, but it's probably either oasis or quantum class, given my cruise history). i tend to like a lot of the art royal has on their ships, but the heads give me nightmares. i actually kind of like some of the other cerny sculptures. there's more to many of them than you can tell just by looking at a pic on a website. for example, if you peek inside the hole in the "ladder" one, there's a film of two politicians feeding each other slop, which kind of puts the whole exterior sculpture in a different context. it just makes me think of this election season and crack up. similarly, i read that the peeing guys are apparently spelling out lines from czech literature - i know nothing about czech literature and i don't really "get" this sculpture, but it's more than just a couple of guys peeing. i'm going to be in charlotte for a friend's wedding in a couple of weeks - maybe i'll track down the head. a few months before we were on quantum we happened to be in denver and took a special jaunt to get a pic of the big blue bear downtown, which was by the same artist who did the big red bear on quantum. it was kind of cool to get a sneak peek. though i liked the bear way better than the freaky heads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 29, 2016 #2002 Share Posted March 29, 2016 what's with royal's big-freaky-head motif? quantum (i think it was quantum, though it might be anthem) had a big freaky head near cafe 270, and one of the other ships has one in the solarium (i can't remember which ship, but it's probably either oasis or quantum class, given my cruise history). i tend to like a lot of the art royal has on their ships, but the heads give me nightmares. i actually kind of like some of the other cerny sculptures. there's more to many of them than you can tell just by looking at a pic on a website. for example, if you peek inside the hole in the "ladder" one, there's a film of two politicians feeding each other slop, which kind of puts the whole exterior sculpture in a different context. it just makes me think of this election season and crack up. similarly, i read that the peeing guys are apparently spelling out lines from czech literature - i know nothing about czech literature and i don't really "get" this sculpture, but it's more than just a couple of guys peeing. i'm going to be in charlotte for a friend's wedding in a couple of weeks - maybe i'll track down the head. a few months before we were on quantum we happened to be in denver and took a special jaunt to get a pic of the big blue bear downtown, which was by the same artist who did the big red bear on quantum. it was kind of cool to get a sneak peek. though i liked the bear way better than the freaky heads... I read you can text messages for the two guys to "write". I wonder if it works when it snows. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted March 29, 2016 #2003 Share Posted March 29, 2016 what's with royal's big-freaky-head motif? quantum (i think it was quantum, though it might be anthem) had a big freaky head near cafe 270, and one of the other ships has one in the solarium (i can't remember which ship, but it's probably either oasis or quantum class, given my cruise history). i tend to like a lot of the art royal has on their ships, but the heads give me nightmares. i actually kind of like some of the other cerny sculptures. there's more to many of them than you can tell just by looking at a pic on a website. for example, if you peek inside the hole in the "ladder" one, there's a film of two politicians feeding each other slop, which kind of puts the whole exterior sculpture in a different context. it just makes me think of this election season and crack up. similarly, i read that the peeing guys are apparently spelling out lines from czech literature - i know nothing about czech literature and i don't really "get" this sculpture, but it's more than just a couple of guys peeing. i'm going to be in charlotte for a friend's wedding in a couple of weeks - maybe i'll track down the head. a few months before we were on quantum we happened to be in denver and took a special jaunt to get a pic of the big blue bear downtown, which was by the same artist who did the big red bear on quantum. it was kind of cool to get a sneak peek. though i liked the bear way better than the freaky heads... Just because there's meaning to them, doesn't make them any less weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmacats Posted March 29, 2016 #2004 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I read you can text messages for the two guys to "write". I wonder if it works when it snows. ;) yikes. i had not heard that! that's pretty funny, actually. Just because there's meaning to them, doesn't make them any less weird. oh, i agree, they are definitely strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaPalms Posted March 29, 2016 #2005 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I didn't mind the London Double Decker Bus piece he did. Shhh ... Royal hasn't revealed yet what vehicle is going in the Royal Promenade. Don't want to give them any ideas. :eek: Stupid me. Against my better judgement after all of the warnings, I did it.I am truly nauseated. Well, you were warned. ;) what's with royal's big-freaky-head motif? quantum (i think it was quantum, though it might be anthem) had a big freaky head near cafe 270, and one of the other ships has one in the solarium (i can't remember which ship, but it's probably either oasis or quantum class, given my cruise history). i tend to like a lot of the art royal has on their ships, but the heads give me nightmares. i actually kind of like some of the other cerny sculptures. there's more to many of them than you can tell just by looking at a pic on a website. for example, if you peek inside the hole in the "ladder" one, there's a film of two politicians feeding each other slop, which kind of puts the whole exterior sculpture in a different context. it just makes me think of this election season and crack up. similarly, i read that the peeing guys are apparently spelling out lines from czech literature - i know nothing about czech literature and i don't really "get" this sculpture, but it's more than just a couple of guys peeing. "The moving peni$ writes, and having writ, moves on." Yes, his sculptures are memorable - just not the kind of memories I want. ;) I read you can text messages for the two guys to "write". I wonder if it works when it snows. ;) Yes. YELLOW SNOW!!! :D Just because there's meaning to them, doesn't make them any less weird. Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner! ~ Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooseman52b Posted March 30, 2016 #2006 Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) Someone could always post a pic. ;):eek: Posting a pic of some of his "work" could get you banned from the sight. Better to quit while ahead, rather than climb up a ladder and see what's in the hole :rolleyes: Finally got through all 101 pages! Edited March 30, 2016 by mooseman52b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocav Posted March 30, 2016 #2007 Share Posted March 30, 2016 But you had a boarding time, I do not. You won't have a boarding time for Harmony just yet, and even if you don't ever get one, just show up whenever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocav Posted March 30, 2016 #2008 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Yes all his artwork is certainly not family friendly. I guess that doesn't matter, after all when the Oasis and Allure came out they used a former porn star to promote their new ships. Yes I know that everyone can turn their life around, and I am glad for her, but I kept asking myself "What is RCCL thinking?:confused::confused: who was this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted March 31, 2016 Author #2009 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Latest photo of Ultimate Abyss construction progress. Rear edge of deck 16 now sports small supports for the launch platform. Edited March 31, 2016 by Lloyd555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_nyc Posted March 31, 2016 #2010 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Latest photo of Ultimate Abyss construction progress.Rear edge of deck 16 now sports small supports for the launch platform. Nice aft shot! Guess all of the new ships will have the light blue lower section to the hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted April 2, 2016 Author #2011 Share Posted April 2, 2016 ... and they finally started to install the Ultimate Abyss slide sections on the back of the Harmony of the Seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted April 2, 2016 #2012 Share Posted April 2, 2016 COOL. It is about time. We met many on Allure than will be transferring to Harmony and they are all excited to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchclogs Posted April 2, 2016 #2013 Share Posted April 2, 2016 COOL. It is about time. We met many on Allure than will be transferring to Harmony and they are all excited to go. Is that crew? How do they staff a brand new ship, is it a question of applying or simply being transferred from other RCI ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 2, 2016 #2014 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Is that crew? How do they staff a brand new ship, is it a question of applying or simply being transferred from other RCI ships? Combination of transfers from other ships and new people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted April 2, 2016 #2015 Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) Is that crew? How do they staff a brand new ship, is it a question of applying or simply being transferred from other RCI ships? We were told by a manger that 40% of Allure's crew were going to Harmony. Edit: the number seemed high but when we chatted with crew over our 2 weeks about 1 of 3 said they were going there. Edited April 2, 2016 by A&L_Ont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted April 5, 2016 Author #2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) The aft end of this Oasis-class ship not quite like her sister ships. Edited April 5, 2016 by Lloyd555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 5, 2016 #2017 Share Posted April 5, 2016 The aft end of this Oasis-class ship not quite like her sister ships. Is there a wide angle shot of her mid section showing the slides from a distance as well? Curious how they blend in. The Abyss seems to fit in well so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted April 5, 2016 Author #2018 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Is there a wide angle shot of her mid section showing the slides from a distance as well? Curious how they blend in. The Abyss seems to fit in well so far Nothing recent that gives a good view. In the meantime, I have this recent photo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 5, 2016 #2019 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Nothing recent that gives a good view. In the meantime, I have this recent photo... Nice, what's the red thing in the middle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CatsInMA Posted April 5, 2016 #2020 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Nice, what's the red thing in the middle? Kind of looks like an aerial lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 5, 2016 #2021 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Kind of looks like an aerial lift. Oh yea, kind of like the bluish one above it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CatsInMA Posted April 5, 2016 #2022 Share Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) Oh yea, kind of like the bluish one above it. Thanks OK, you made me go back and look...I didn't notice the blue one before. :) Edited April 5, 2016 by 3CatsInMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 5, 2016 #2023 Share Posted April 5, 2016 OK, you made me go back and look...I didn't notice the blue one before. Me either, interesting how we pick up more detail after a second look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted April 5, 2016 Author #2024 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Stairs to Abyss launch area delivered today. In case you forgot what they look like ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd555 Posted April 5, 2016 Author #2025 Share Posted April 5, 2016 New RCI video - Engineering the Tallest Slide at Sea: Royal Caribbean Creates the Ultimate Abyss on Harmony of the Seas http://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/video/701/engineering-the-tallestnbspslide-at-sea-royal-caribbean-creates-the-ultimate-abyss-on-harmony-of-the-seas/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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