Rare POA1 Posted December 6, 2014 Author #226 Share Posted December 6, 2014 POA1 -- you can thank those of us who were on the Nieuw Amsterdam in November 2013 and had a bad experience on Intransit Day that now you get to stay on the ship tomorrow (Sunday). Thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 6, 2014 Author #227 Share Posted December 6, 2014 I've found that they seem to struggle on formal nights if the struugle at all. I've seen posters say that formal aren't well attended because people don't want to dress for it. On every cruise I've been on the MDR is packed. The dining room was pretty full. But you kind of expect that in fixed seating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 6, 2014 Author #228 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Waiting for your comments/observations about the "tropical casual night". And enjoy your day of key lime pie today! We ate in Tamarind, and most of the men were wearing jackets. The people who ate the Mexican Fiesta at the pool were much more casual, which makes sense. I don't really think anyone knows exactly what they're supposed to wear on tropical casual night. I wonder if we're going to have tropical casual this coming week. We have a late night in San Juan, PR. Maybe after I experience three tropical casual, I'll know what to wear. Then again, probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 6, 2014 #229 Share Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) POA...... FABULOUS This is one of the best, most fun, 'live from's I've ever seen here on CC/HAL. Thanks so much. Have a great second/third week. :) Edited December 6, 2014 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisingxpert Posted December 6, 2014 #230 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Cheese Plate (Brie, Emmentaler, Gouda, and Cheddar) - Pretty pedestrian as far cheese plates go, but it matched the menu and there wasn't a prune in sight! Maybe you could try this one on Oceania someday Friends sometimes ask me how I can waste so many hrs on Cruise Critic. It's reports like yours that I can get so engrossed in that I forget the time. Just wish I could write like you. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 6, 2014 Author #231 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Cheese Plate (Brie, Emmentaler, Gouda, and Cheddar) - Pretty pedestrian as far cheese plates go, but it matched the menu and there wasn't a prune in sight! Maybe you could try this one on Oceania someday Friends sometimes ask me how I can waste so many hrs on Cruise Critic. It's reports like yours that I can get so engrossed in that I forget the time. Just wish I could write like you. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk That's a tasty looking cheese plate. Earlier in the year, you could choose from among 15 cheeses, many of them quite good. I miss that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 6, 2014 Author #232 Share Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) POA...... FABULOUS This is one of the best, most fun, 'live from's I've ever seen here on CC/HAL. Thanks so much. Have a great second/third week. :) No. Thank you for reading! Edited December 6, 2014 by POA1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 6, 2014 Author #233 Share Posted December 6, 2014 We really lucked out in Key West. They're doing a Pirate Reenactment at the fort near the Navy pier where we're tied up. You can see it great from the fore decks on 6. It's really bright out there and my camera only has a digital view finder. So, I have some photos of the sky, some random point on land, and the bow of the ship. A 21x zoom ain't worth squat when you can't see where you're aiming. There's also the Key West Christmas Parade today. It doesn't kick off until 3:30, and that would be cutting it too close. Of course, if we're going to get stuck in a port, it might as well be one that's only a three and a half hour drive from Port Everglades and home. We walked down to the Southernmost Point in the US, and then we walked back to have lunch at Blue Heaven. It's a very funky place with outdoor seating, live music, and roosters. I don't know if it would be everyone's idea of a great place, but we enjoyed ourselves. After that, we headed over to Kermit's for frozen, chocolate dipped, key lime pie on a stick. We also stopped at the dive shop across the street. My snorkel valve failed in Cayman, and nobody likes a salt water straw clipped to their snorkel mask. We were in port with a small Silversea ship and one of the Disney ships. Some trivia for you: Disney passengers are required to walk three or four abreast down the sidewalk. If they allow someone to pass them on the sidewalk, without having to step out into the street, Policeman Goofy locks them up in Mouseketeer jail.* *Not precisely true, but seems to be for all intents and purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerchick Posted December 6, 2014 #234 Share Posted December 6, 2014 We felt bad because the little guy is stuck in the cabin all day, watching the wine supply. We bought him his first souvenir. Cruz Chic - This is from the place with the little t-shirts we saw from the trolley two weeks ago. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpboat123 Posted December 6, 2014 #235 Share Posted December 6, 2014 We ate in the Tamarind last night (formal night). Not many people there at 6. About 20% were not following the suggested dress code. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamelabrown53 Posted December 6, 2014 #236 Share Posted December 6, 2014 [quote=Huskerchick;44916898:D:D [ATTACH]333228[/ATTACH] Cruz Chic - This is from the place with the little t-shirts we saw from the trolley two weeks ago. Sent from my iPhone using Forums What would one buy a Pooh-Joe (?). A mermaid ornament with a starfish bra or a Styrofoam chocolate key lime pie on a stick? TMZ is waiting:D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted December 6, 2014 #237 Share Posted December 6, 2014 We felt bad because the little guy is stuck in the cabin all day, watching the wine supply. We bought him his first souvenir. [ATTACH]333228[/ATTACH] Cruz Chic - This is from the place with the little t-shirts we saw from the trolley two weeks ago. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I totally forgot about that store until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 6, 2014 Author #238 Share Posted December 6, 2014 I totally forgot about that store until now. Try to think about these reports as a multilayered, sophisticated humor product with lots of depth and not two pathetic adults with a toy bear. We realize that we're somewhere in between funny and sad, so Pooh will probably not be making any more appearances this trip. (Don't tell him, though. If you do, he'll go all Eeyore on us.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pv girl Posted December 6, 2014 #239 Share Posted December 6, 2014 We realize that we're somewhere in between funny and sad, so Pooh will probably not be making any more appearances this trip. (Don't tell him, though. If you do, he'll go all Eeyore on us.) Please - you have to show us the souvenir you bought for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted December 6, 2014 #240 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Try to think about these reports as a multilayered, sophisticated humor product with lots of depth and not two pathetic adults with a toy bear. We realize that we're somewhere in between funny and sad, so Pooh will probably not be making any more app earances this trip. (Don't tell him, though. If you do, he'll go all Eeyore on us.) He's adorable. I love when you include him. I've been showing my mom and sister his cute pics. They love it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertoF Posted December 7, 2014 #241 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Just in case anyone doubted just how kind POA1 is, he did in fact run up to my mom's room to get her a note to call her son. She called me when she got to Key West and was so appreciateive for the nice note. POA1 truly is a gentleman and a scholar (and darn funny, too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted December 7, 2014 #242 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Just in case anyone doubted just how kind POA1 is, he did in fact run up to my mom's room to get her a note to call her son. She called me when she got to Key West and was so appreciateive for the nice note. POA1 truly is a gentleman and a scholar (and darn funny, too). Awww. Nice.:) Shows the (usual) spirit of friendliness on CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratheden Posted December 7, 2014 #243 Share Posted December 7, 2014 POA1, I am really enjoying this thread especially the food photos, but I was really disappointed with your latest cheese plate. Still trying to work out which was the Brie. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted December 7, 2014 #244 Share Posted December 7, 2014 A question about formal night, and not to start a dress code debate, but I was wondering if there was a selection of jackets hanging at the dining room manager's station, as there was on our trans-Atlantic. Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 7, 2014 #245 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Just in case anyone doubted just how kind POA1 is, he did in fact run up to my mom's room to get her a note to call her son. She called me when she got to Key West and was so appreciateive for the nice note. POA1 truly is a gentleman and a scholar (and darn funny, too). I would have wagered Ruth's last pillow chocolate that POA would contact your Mom in the most gentlemanly way. :) Happy she called you to assure you she is fine. Thanks for sharing with us. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted December 7, 2014 #246 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Just in case anyone doubted just how kind POA1 is, he did in fact run up to my mom's room to get her a note to call her son. She called me when she got to Key West and was so appreciateive for the nice note. POA1 truly is a gentleman and a scholar (and darn funny, too). Never had a doubt in my mind that POA was a true gentleman and funny to boot.:):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 7, 2014 #247 Share Posted December 7, 2014 A question about formal night, and not to start a dress code debate, but I was wondering if there was a selection of jackets hanging at the dining room manager's station, as there was on our trans-Atlantic. Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Good Question!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 7, 2014 #248 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Just in case anyone doubted just how kind POA1 is, he did in fact run up to my mom's room to get her a note to call her son. She called me when she got to Key West and was so appreciateive for the nice note. POA1 truly is a gentleman and a scholar (and darn funny, too). That is wonderful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 7, 2014 Author #249 Share Posted December 7, 2014 POA1, I am really enjoying this thread especially the food photos, but I was really disappointed with your latest cheese plate. Still trying to work out which was the Brie. :confused: It was the small rectangle. I didn't use a flash, so there wasn't much contrast between the rind and the cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted December 7, 2014 Author #250 Share Posted December 7, 2014 A question about formal night, and not to start a dress code debate, but I was wondering if there was a selection of jackets hanging at the dining room manager's station, as there was on our trans-Atlantic. Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Yes, there are. If a gentleman is an odd size, because he's a body builder ;) or something, I'd ask the day before to have one put aside. They also have tuxedo rentals on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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