Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 13, 2017 Author #401 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Hi Norris,Just wanted to thank you for the review and pictures, of this cruise and your others! I'm an avid reader! We're off on Silhouette for the second time this Christmas and plan to re-read your review to refresh hubby's memory!! Thanks again! Lisa, avid readers are doubly welcome! The Silhouette (sigh)....that's my most-read report so far and was a great introduction to the brand. Thanks for stopping by to say hello! Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 13, 2017 Author #402 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I am not alone The call back to the bus comes all too soon and now we will head back down the mountain winding our way back to the port. Back to the point and shoot seeing wonderful tranquil places through a window. Next time-car rental! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cibaygirls Posted November 13, 2017 #403 Share Posted November 13, 2017 What's so funny about Peace Love and Understanding? (Who sang that?) Great to see you here! Norris, with lots of the Food Porn, that I know you like, still to come Have been reading all along and love the review... just got to answer the question before someone beats me to the punch...,. Elvis Costello I am cruising on the Regal again in February and this is getting me even more excited. Thanks. I have taken down the names of the photo gurus you mention as I always said I would love to hone those skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyguru32 Posted November 13, 2017 #404 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Bar Harbor awaits in the distance Isn't it pronounced Bah Hah-Baw.....sorry everyone makes fun of our Canadian accents I couldn't resist......... touche eh!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperdo Posted November 13, 2017 #405 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Norris, You really need to do a New England road trip some day. We did it back in 2010 and it was amazing. We camped for three days in Acadia. A truly amazing National Park. I'm sure that your shore excursion only scratched the surface. Here's a link to some of the pictures I took in Acadia. Hopefully it will peak you interest in returning for a longer stay: John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 13, 2017 Author #406 Share Posted November 13, 2017 So many islands out there and lakes and boulders minding their own business and greenery! reminded the tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 13, 2017 Author #407 Share Posted November 13, 2017 This year October 17th was at least a week and a frosty night too soon for Fall Color Green is still pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 13, 2017 Author #408 Share Posted November 13, 2017 BAH HABBAH The tour guide had us repeat after him the pronunciation of this lovely part of the world . We weren't in a hurry to get back to the ship today as it was so pleasant ashore and small coastal towns are my bread and butter (and I'm a two-pats of butter kinda guy!) I was born and raised in one as you have seen.As you know from previous reviews Carol has a Bench Finder app on her phone and it found us this one We noticed dockside restaurants with the word Lobster on their menus. Hmmm-we have never had a lobster roll. Carol went unto Yelp and researched the lunch possibilities and came back with a name and address of somewhere that was liked mucho. Google maps would lead us there. It was not on the waterfront but a couple of blocks inland up a gentle hill. I went inside to enquire about seating and found the place stuffed to the gills. I saw the table-assigner lady and put our name down for a table for two. I reported back to Carol "it's packed"No wait until you hear the buzzer vibrate technology like on Princess at the MDRs.I watched for 5 minutes while a guy tried to parallel park his Volvo- a 25 point turn at least. I was relieved to discover when he emerged, red-faced and in a sweat, that it wasn't our Captain Tim Stringer in a rental. Across the street sat a cute little Theater After 15 minutes or so, with people coming and going through the door a head popped out "Carol, table for two?" and we were in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 13, 2017 Author #409 Share Posted November 13, 2017 What's so funny about Peace Love and Understanding? (Who sang that?) Great to see you here! Norris, with lots of the Food Porn, that I know you like, still to come Have been reading all along and love the review... just got to answer the question before someone beats me to the punch...,. Elvis Costello I am cruising on the Regal again in February and this is getting me even more excited. Thanks. I have taken down the names of the photo gurus you mention as I always said I would love to hone those skills. Hi cibaygirls, I know we have met before in one of my things so nice to see you again! Elvis C is correct. Those "gurus" I came across in the midst of watching videos by dozens of experts over the past year and I mentioned them for their teaching ability. There are many loud, trying to be funny or goofy, hip, boring, droning on in their bedrooms kind of guys. Start with Mike Browne the Englishman first for the techniques and how to take good photos, then Anthony Morganti for Lightroom well-explained A-Z in a calm manner, then Serge Ramelli the French artistic guy for LR and Photoshop tutorials where he ads drama to everyday shots. I would leave Serge until last as you'll get the basics from Mike and Anthony. Have fun! Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 13, 2017 Author #410 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Norris,You really need to do a New England road trip some day. We did it back in 2010 and it was amazing. We camped for three days in Acadia. A truly amazing National Park. I'm sure that your shore excursion only scratched the surface. Here's a link to some of the pictures I took in Acadia. Hopefully it will peak you interest in returning for a longer stay: John John, I know I have to drive there during my retirement years. Thanks for the link. One day my America from the Road book will be put to the use intended (it has maps) Shore excursions are surface-scratchers indeed but they are the icing on the Cruise cake for me. Carol is Mistress Sea Day. As mentioned I did drive from NJ up to Rhode Island one time and also NJ to Boston in 98 but wasn't hugging the coast along the way. This trip was a reminder of the eye candy out there waiting for us in a few years. Thank you! Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Greco Posted November 13, 2017 #411 Share Posted November 13, 2017 On board, and anxiously looking forward to this report. Will be on the sister ship, Royal, in January 2019. Looking forward to your review of the ship. Also, just off the Crown Princess from the Oct. 4 - 15 Canada/New England cruise. Is that your MGTD? I have been a British car nut for 50 years. Just got back fro the UK and the Goodwood Revival meet with 165,000 other people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGnut Posted November 13, 2017 #412 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Is that your MGTD? I have been a British car nut for 50 years. Just got back fro the UK and the Goodwood Revival meet with 165,000 other people Ken, that "MGTD" is actually an "MGTF". It was only made for two years - '54 and '55. Mine is a '54. After TFs, came the 'all new' MGA. I have an MGA in the garage/shop, about halfway through a restoration/engine and tranny rebuild/paint job. I also have a daily driver '79 MGB roadster. Hence - the "MGnut" handle. :D I bought my first MG - the '57 MGA - 1975. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 13, 2017 Author #413 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Is that your MGTD? I have been a British car nut for 50 years. Just got back fro the UK and the Goodwood Revival meet with 165,000 other people Ken, Howard is indeed an MG nut. I remember British cars as well and in fact had a friend who was mechanically inclined who had an MG and we'd enjoy drives around London. Luckily most British cars when I Iived there had stick shifts so that when it wouldn't start which was often in the damp climate with touchy Weber carburetors you could get a push and start it in 2nd gear. Parking on a hill was always a great idea. No Brit can surely forget Lucas, the auto-electrics manufacturer known as the Prince of Darkness for their products' failure when needed most like headlights on a dark country road suddenly deciding it was nap time. Buying a used car in the UK in the early 1970's was like Russian Roulette and I got my brains blown out a couple of times. Fond memories.... Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 14, 2017 Author #414 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Anything to drink? said Julie, our perky waitress, shortly after we took our seats at the back of the Thirsty Whale restaurant. Um, gimme what a Thirsty Whale would drink! I didn't take long to decide, nor long for the waitress to return for our orders. They turn the tables fast here due to the demand with 2 ships in port. Fresh delicious lobster and a bowl of clam chowder each (even though I ordered the lobster variety) Carol had coleslaw as her side order whilst I had my favorite food and they were crisp and hot Tummies in Heaven and out the door for $50 plus tip. Let's walk back to the harbor... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 14, 2017 Author #415 Share Posted November 14, 2017 My body feels good and my mind at rest having had my first lobster roll ever but it also told me that what I need in my life from here on in is more. No-not more cowbell, that's a given but rather more lobster and a whole one all to myself. That would be remedied the very next day. As we walked I had to stop occasionally, distracted by something pretty, and there was plenty of that to go around in Bah Habbah. Carol had walked on, not knowing I had stopped but I caught up with her by the harbor not far away. While she tested and evaluated a new bench I poked around taking photos Just as beautiful as The Breakers in Newport A Bridge too Far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 14, 2017 Author #416 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Dockside discoveries Oh buoy! Tour ticket kiosk for Oli's Trolley=cool! Dockside restaurant Oh buoy, oh buoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 14, 2017 Author #417 Share Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) Now, many of you cat lovers have written in asking about Little Snowy and how can we go away and leave her for 11 days? Rest assured we had a fine cat sitter, Chris, from a reputable company visit her everyday to feed and scoop. She mostly hid from him in the boxspring under the bed, but she did take some treats from him. He sent us daily e mails to assure us all was well. We had gotten to the point where we were fixin' to return to the ship but only one thing remained-the quest for the Fridge Magnet! Surely the gift shop on the dock would have one? Score! Back to the ship!! Edited November 14, 2017 by Bimmer09 spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scanditaly Posted November 14, 2017 #418 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Hi Norris; Super long time lurker; I've read all your reviews and really feel the sense of awe in your writings/musings/reportings. I was so happy when you enjoyed yourself on a Celebrity Ship, and read with interest to see how our experiences compared. DH and I are booked on the Regal for next year, and are having second thoughts due to pricing. We are in one of the corner afts on Dolphin Deck, (for shade purposes) and until now have been quite happy for the booking. Well, I got to browsing around, and found an Eastern Carrib itinerary on the Equinox for the same time period with the price almost the same as the Regal for a Royal Suite. Wow! I said, that can't be right. I called my TA and indeed the price was within a few hundred dollars of the aft corner suite on the Regal. We have the Sip n Sail on the Regal, but received the 'all four perks' on the Equinox. With what you know from cruising Princess, and accounting for itinerary, what would you do? We have been on the Sapphire, the Emerald and the Grand on Princess and have received super service, but with the Suite perks from Celebrity, we just are twisted and tied at the moment. Any wisdom or advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Scanditaly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising_Bill Posted November 14, 2017 #419 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Norris I know it's an old review but how do I find your Coral cruise Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare perfect match Posted November 14, 2017 #420 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Norris, after several days of working on it I am finally caught up! Having grown up in New England, it has been a wonderful trip down memory lane for me. I heartily agree with those who have suggested you take a road trip through New England when you are able. I know, so much world to see, so little time. I have the same problem, and I seem to keep adding to the list of places I really want to visit! :eek: Your little Snowy is adorable! :D Now that I'm all caught up, I will be here until the end. I've saved some pillow chocolates from our wonderful cruise on Koningsdam to enjoy as I follow you and Carol along on the rest of your journey, so no need to send me any. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 14, 2017 Author #421 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Norris I know it's an old review but how do I find your Coral cruise Sent from my iPad using Forums Bill it's in my signature at the bottom of each of my posts, just underneath the Regal url. Maybe you have Signatures turned off in your profile page? If so.... https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1850609 Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 14, 2017 Author #422 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Hi Norris; Super long time lurker; I've read all your reviews and really feel the sense of awe in your writings/musings/reportings. I was so happy when you enjoyed yourself on a Celebrity Ship, and read with interest to see how our experiences compared. DH and I are booked on the Regal for next year, and are having second thoughts due to pricing. We are in one of the corner afts on Dolphin Deck, (for shade purposes) and until now have been quite happy for the booking. Well, I got to browsing around, and found an Eastern Carrib itinerary on the Equinox for the same time period with the price almost the same as the Regal for a Royal Suite. Wow! I said, that can't be right. I called my TA and indeed the price was within a few hundred dollars of the aft corner suite on the Regal. We have the Sip n Sail on the Regal, but received the 'all four perks' on the Equinox. With what you know from cruising Princess, and accounting for itinerary, what would you do? We have been on the Sapphire, the Emerald and the Grand on Princess and have received super service, but with the Suite perks from Celebrity, we just are twisted and tied at the moment. Any wisdom or advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Scanditaly. Hi and thanks for coming out of the shadows! I'm glad you like my reviews. Comparing the Suite experience Princess vs Celebrity I would take the Royal Suite for Luminae, Blu, Michael's Club and the Butler plus better Room Service experience (hot food with all items arriving at once), reserved seating at the shows plus all 4 perks. The Royal Suite won't be aft (which is our preference) but the X Suites experience is superb. I would have to go to the X website to remind myself what all 4 perks are but I know that Gratuities and a free Beverage package (the classic ) and Unlimited and useable Internet are included. We have never stayed in a Royal Suite so I imagine you get complimentary specialty dining in some great restaurants. Hope this helps! Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 14, 2017 Author #423 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Norris, after several days of working on it I am finally caught up! Having grown up in New England, it has been a wonderful trip down memory lane for me. I heartily agree with those who have suggested you take a road trip through New England when you are able. I know, so much world to see, so little time. I have the same problem, and I seem to keep adding to the list of places I really want to visit! :eek: Your little Snowy is adorable! :D Now that I'm all caught up, I will be here until the end. I've saved some pillow chocolates from our wonderful cruise on Koningsdam to enjoy as I follow you and Carol along on the rest of your journey, so no need to send me any. :p Nancy, no pillow mints are on their way to you. I hear you regarding the road trips. There's just no time as long as we are working. Sigh. Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 14, 2017 Author #424 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Time to head back to the Regal Crystal Serenity along the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted November 14, 2017 Author #425 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Back on board A Cirque de Soleil show on MUTS Not a cloud in the sky There are no forward views of where you are going on the Regal unless you book the Sanctuary which you see up ahead in this shot taking the whole deck width. We have a booking there-$40 each for the full day 8 am to 5.30 pm on our Sea Day The Enclave is the area with the pool and cabanas for rent While Carol read on her balcony in the sun I enjoyed the weather from my chair up by the aft plunge pool, deck 17, chatting to familiar faces. We both took naps before dinner and a show Last tender from shore was 7 pm so the ship could sail at 8 which is the time we were sitting down to dinner. Sailaway from an anchorage off shore from a sparsely populated town wasn't a must see/photograph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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