Trainman-2 Posted December 9, 2016 Author #301 Share Posted December 9, 2016 We stayed on board this morning and hung out in the smoking area on the pool deck reading and relaxing. We call this "Doing Nothing With Style!" We had lunch in the Windjammer. The Country Fried Pork Chops were excellent! Judith Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troykahack Posted December 9, 2016 #302 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Similar to twin engine airplanes.:) Interesting, similar effect I assume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted December 9, 2016 #303 Share Posted December 9, 2016 From your pictures this morning it looks like you are docking in a different location than we have always docked in St. Maarten. Looks very industrial with all those containers. We are used to docking where there are shops along the pier and a short distance to walk to the water taxi. 8th time here in 3 yrs, always same spot. The container/industrial area is next to cruise pier's, shops and water taxi behind ship as you remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixieva Posted December 9, 2016 #304 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Thanks! I guess I just never noticed that. Wlll look for that area next time I'm there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchoolNurseMom Posted December 9, 2016 #305 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Trainman~ My husband and I always joke about this "bump" and "shudder" you mentioned...."We just hit a whale!" Haha! We never knew what this actually was either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 9, 2016 Author #306 Share Posted December 9, 2016 We have heard the "hit a whale" joke for years but it is sort of nice to finally know the actual answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 9, 2016 Author #307 Share Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) While we were napping, the Captain sailed, so we are on our way home! Two Sea Days to go and on Monday we debark and drive home to see our dogs, cats, and chickens. Edited December 9, 2016 by Trainman-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted December 9, 2016 #308 Share Posted December 9, 2016 We had lunch in the Windjammer. The Country Fried Pork Chops were excellent! Me Is it a side of couscous I'm seeing?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troykahack Posted December 9, 2016 #309 Share Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) Trainman~ My husband and I always joke about this "bump" and "shudder" you mentioned...."We just hit a whale!" Haha! We never knew what this actually was either! That is what SO said the first time it happened while we were in our cabin. I can't use the language but it was something to effect what did we just hit..... Edited December 9, 2016 by troykahack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 9, 2016 Author #310 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Is it a side of couscous I'm seeing?:) YES! And it was pretty good too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted December 9, 2016 #311 Share Posted December 9, 2016 YES! And it was pretty good too! Yay, I like couscous very much. Glad to know it was good too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Cruz Chic Posted December 9, 2016 #312 Share Posted December 9, 2016 The little packets are in place on all of the tables in the Windjammer but only some have the shakers. The rumor is that they are being stolen by the passengers or simply wear out and they are not being replaced. Last time we saw single packets was when the ship was "sick" with Noro. Hope that is NOT the case!! Thanks for letting us tag along!! *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 9, 2016 Author #313 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I mentioned earlier that they were doing this only in the open air part of the Windjammer where the moisture was affecting the salt & pepper in the shakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happicruzer Posted December 10, 2016 #314 Share Posted December 10, 2016 It's probably been more than a year since RCI removed pens and paper from our cabins. Of course, RCI wanted me to fill out a paper debarkation questionnaire with similar info already provided online at checkin. After walking around the ship, I finally found a pen! Couldn't help but put down that my first thought was to turn in the paper using the invisible ink from the invisible pen. Yes, I normally have a pen in my pocketbook, but not this time around. Someone told me that RCI was fined for the amount of logo pens found littering shorelines. That doesn't prevent them from putting generic pens in the cabins. Doesn't explain why Kleenex has been removed from cabin and public bathrooms. Yes, we found a box in a desk drawer, but so unsanitary not to have in restrooms outside restaurants. Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted December 10, 2016 #315 Share Posted December 10, 2016 It's probably been more than a year since RCI removed pens and paper from our cabins. Of course, RCI wanted me to fill out a paper debarkation questionnaire with similar info already provided online at checkin. After walking around the ship, I finally found a pen! Couldn't help but put down that my first thought was to turn in the paper using the invisible ink from the invisible pen. Yes, I normally have a pen in my pocketbook, but not this time around. Someone told me that RCI was fined for the amount of logo pens found littering shorelines. That doesn't prevent them from putting generic pens in the cabins. Doesn't explain why Kleenex has been removed from cabin and public bathrooms. Yes, we found a box in a desk drawer, but so unsanitary not to have in restrooms outside restaurants. Judy Kleenex box not in cabin bathroom hit me funny too. Been getting new box start each cruise, guess they throw open one away. I pulled it out of Desk drawer tried putting it in the dispenser and doesn't fit. Oh well, I just open it leave it on my desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 10, 2016 #316 Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) ... Doesn't explain why Kleenex has been removed from cabin and public bathrooms. ... I was told that they are keeping the Kleenex out of the bathroom to stop people from putting tissues in the toilet. Any paper other than the supplied toilet paper supposedly messes up the flushing system. Edited December 10, 2016 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#55worktoplay Posted December 10, 2016 #317 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Late joining the party but I love your reviews. Thanks for sharing your travels. This is so sweet: Grandma & Grandpa, Have a great Cruise! Love you! Bye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsygal08 Posted December 10, 2016 #318 Share Posted December 10, 2016 The towel station on the Pool Deck The towel animal creations you've posted have become more creative than past cruises! So cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsygal08 Posted December 10, 2016 #319 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Day 8 - Friday, December 9, 2016 - Philipsburg, St. Maarten Good Morning Everyone, We got good news from home yesterday! There was a moving van at our rental house in Palm Coast and our renter is actually moving out. We were worried that she would not and we would have to go through the legal process to evict her. The house has been sold and we close the week after next. That's great news!! Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 10, 2016 Author #320 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Day 9 - Saturday - December 10, 2016 - At Sea - Homeward Bound We are so lucky that we found Pet Paradise where we can leave Booty while we cruise knowing that she enjoys it there and has fun playing with the other dogs. Booty needs a playmate badly but we have hesitated getting a 4th dog. The cats and wieners are afraid of Booty because she is so much bigger then they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 10, 2016 Author #321 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Last night was "Monkey Night!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 10, 2016 Author #322 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Dinner in the Windjammer with Jack & Kathie last night Judith was not hungry because she snacked on cookies late yesterday afternoon. I am always hungry and the sliced pork loin and creme of garlic soup were excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 10, 2016 Author #323 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Yesterday Jack & Kathie went ashore to Kay's Fine Jewelry to get ear rings to match Kathie's gold necklace with the C&A Emblem. Jack got a nifty free hat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 10, 2016 Author #324 Share Posted December 10, 2016 View of the Pool Deck from the Smoking Area at 5:00 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted December 10, 2016 Author #325 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Maybe it is still early, but there don't seem to be many Christmas Decorations around the ship. This view of the Centrum shows artificial greenery with white lights on the railings and a few live poinsettias here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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