Silversea Water Cooler: Welcome! Part Five

[Lois R]

12 minutes ago, jpalbny said:

 

I'll let you know in 2 weeks, if you can wait... we will arrive there a week from Friday. 

Of course I can wait you were the one who referred me to The Beekman. Where are you staying this time?

[Stumblefoot]

26 minutes ago, Lois R said:

OK Coolers.....I will be staying in Madrid for a couple of days after my river cruise.  Which one of you has been

there and can recommend a hotel?

We like the Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII.  Super close to the subway, directly across from Retiro park, and a short walk to the Prado museum.

[Lois R]

Are you staying there this time too?

[jpalbny]

21 minutes ago, Lois R said:

Where are you staying this time?

 

It's our first time there (together) though Chris went a couple of years ago in High School... 😉

 

We will stay at the Hyatt Centric Gran Via. I paid their basic room rate and used points for a suite upgrade. Should be great. Only problem is that the adjacent Metro station (Gran Via) is closed down. So a few extra minutes walk each time, from Sol...

Edited November 5, 2019 by jpalbny

[mysty]

Greetings Coolers!

 

Today's funny.....

 

 

Have a great day!

[jillyf]

I have done a review of our Coral Expedition cruise and someone ( I think here) asked if I was going to write a review. I can’t find the post so I hope whoever it was sees it. 

It was posted today https://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=669298

I would keep looking but I’m off to golf.  Weather not bad, no rain and a bit of wind but not blowing a gale. 

Good day for golf!

 

[jpalbny]

Thanks Jilly! Enjoyed your review. Would love to read your blog when you get around to it. Don't know if you saw/remember from earlier but we did sign up for the Ponant cruise Singapore to Darwin, November 2020. Looking forward to another visit down under!

[drron29]

Silversea Australia has had a bit of a problem.

https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/former-silversea-bookkeeper-australia-accused-stealing-3-6-million

[spinnaker2]

1 hour ago, drron29 said:

Silversea Australia has had a bit of a problem.

https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/former-silversea-bookkeeper-australia-accused-stealing-3-6-million

Wow I just read the article in the Sydney times.

What a story!! The stuff of movie plots or a book of fiction.

The husband claims, albeit implausibly, he didn't know!

Edited November 6, 2019 by spinnaker2

[mysty]

Greetings Coolers!

 

Today's funny (comes courtesy of Turtle and thanks T!).....

 

 

Have a great day all!

[mysty]

1 hour ago, drron29 said:

Silversea Australia has had a bit of a problem.

https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/former-silversea-bookkeeper-australia-accused-stealing-3-6-million

Fingers in the cookie jar and no noises of sincere apology.  Sense of entitlement?

[jpalbny]

2 hours ago, spinnaker2 said:

The husband claims, albeit implausibly, he didn't know!

 

Yeah, he can't operate an ATM, and thinks she's a good gambler? LOL.

[QueSeraSera]

And the judge bought into his story?

[FlyingScotSailors]

 

 

 

Bon voyage JP & Chris.

 

 

[mysty]

Love this FSS!  🙂 

 

 

[jpalbny]

17 minutes ago, FlyingScotSailors said:

 

 

 

Bon voyage JP & Chris.

 

 

 

Obrigado!

 

Looking forward to it. Last night we put out some clothes. Tonight it's time for a test-fit in the suitcase. Might get away with one...

[mysty]

Have a fantastic trip JP and Chris!  Safe travels!

[Stumblefoot]

49 minutes ago, jpalbny said:

Might get away with one...

Okay, now you’re just being plain silly. 😁

[spinnaker2]

Have fun JP!!!

One suitcase is great and a challenge I could never meet.

Edited November 6, 2019 by spinnaker2

[jpalbny]

23 minutes ago, Stumblefoot said:

Okay, now you’re just being plain silly. 😁

 

True, it is a rollaboard size, so not very challenging...

 

13 minutes ago, spinnaker2 said:

Have fun JP!!!

One suitcase is great and a challenge I could never meet.

 

It's only the two of us, and no need for fancy clothes this trip. We need to leave room for wine on the way back!

[Stumblefoot]

1 hour ago, spinnaker2 said:

One suitcase is great and a challenge I could never meet.

 

Amen Spins!  Heck, we need one carry-on bag just for all of our personal care items.  😄

[jpalbny]

Yeah, we used to travel that way. No longer. And now with free laundry on SS, there's really no reason to overpack. 

 

But a week in Europe with a carry-on isn't even a challenge any more. The only question is whether we bring one wine check (6 bottles) or two? Decisions, decisions! 😁🍷

[Stumblefoot]

See JP, we just have different views on the purpose of "free" laundry at SS.  My goal is that you won't see me in the same outfit twice over the course of two weeks.  So, free laundry is just to ensure everything is washed cleanly, folded neatly, and packed before the long slog home.  😄

 

[spinnaker2]

25 minutes ago, Stumblefoot said:

See JP, we just have different views on the purpose of "free" laundry at SS.  My goal is that you won't see me in the same outfit twice over the course of two weeks.  So, free laundry is just to ensure everything is washed cleanly, folded neatly, and packed before the long slog home.  😄

 

Agree with having clean stuff to take home!!

[Lois R]

Hi, I am in the 2 bags category and I travel solo......1 checked bag and 1 carry on.