The Virtual Explorers' Lounge

[JM0115]

2 minutes ago, Heidi13 said:

 

Kent - I am presently sipping a rather pleasant Destiny IPA from Fuggles & Warlock Brewery, Richmond BC.

 

Only 62 IBU, but it is a healthy 8.8%.

 

Donated by SIL, as he isn't partial to the really hoppy IPA's. He prefers them fruity with lots of Citra hops.

Andy, you are making me thirsty! 🍺 

[Heidi13]

1 minute ago, JM0115 said:

Andy, you are making me thirsty! 🍺 

 

Haha!! Jim - so was I, but I have the cure sitting beside me. Highly recommended.😁

[CCWineLover]

2 hours ago, Heidi13 said:

 

Haha!! Jim - so was I, but I have the cure sitting beside me. Highly recommended.😁

Thirsty is right!  and on a Friday evening no less....

That sounds like a good brew.

Having spent a lot of time in Seattle, I'm somewhat partial to Georgetown Brewing's Bodhizafa IPA.  It's a 90 IBU at 6.9 % but quite enjoyable.  Always like to try new beers though.

[Sleep7]

👋Good morning old pals from the Viking board!

We are just back from a 7 day "Tulip Time" river cruise and I'm working on my trip report about it right now.😊

Almost done.. up to day 5.

Here is the link if anyone wants to sail along.🌷

 

[Pushka]

7 hours ago, Sleep7 said:

👋Good morning old pals from the Viking board!

We are just back from a 7 day "Tulip Time" river cruise and I'm working on my trip report about it right now.😊

Almost done.. up to day 5.

Here is the link if anyone wants to sail along.🌷

 

 

Your post prompted me. Maybe we should have a dedicated thread for everyone on Viking boards to post a link to their trip reports, even if using another platform and suitably titled for reference. Would be great fun reading through them all, River and Oceans. 

[Sleep7]

5 minutes ago, Pushka said:

 

Your post prompted me. Maybe we should have a dedicated thread for everyone on Viking boards to post a link to their trip reports, even if using another platform and suitably titled for reference. Would be great fun reading through them all, River and Oceans. 

Oh that's a nice idea! 😊

[Twitchly]

So. Should service dogs wear socks with their thongs? 😳
 

 

 

 

(For distant future readers, see the “Dogs on the Ship” thread, which did some fascinating subject creep.)

[TayanaLorna]

The Dog thread had become quite chaotic but hilarious at times.  I will have a pina colada not with an umbrella but with a tiny flip flop please.  It will match the 2 flip flop pins that i use to hold my towel when i save my lounger in the pool area.  

[Jim Avery]

 

Can I get me a double anything???

 

 

[Twitchly]

I just made the mistake of Googling “dog in a thong.” Now I REALLY need a drink.

[Peregrina651]

1 hour ago, Jim Avery said:

 

Can I get me a double anything???

 

 

 

Anything but double vision!

[Hobson1754]

2 hours ago, TayanaLorna said:

It will match the 2 flip flop pins that i use to hold my towel when i save my lounger in the pool area. 

Tut tut - you wouldn’t be trying to wind people up, would you Lorna 😂😂

[TayanaLorna]

2 hours ago, Hobson1754 said:

Tut tut - you wouldn’t be trying to wind people up, would you Lorna 😂😂

Naw, I think we beat that topic to death already.

[bookbabe]

22 hours ago, Twitchly said:

I just made the mistake of Googling “dog in a thong.” Now I REALLY need a drink.

Now you made me do it, and here’s what I got.  Obviously it’s a common enough thing that it’s someone’s business model…

 

https://pantsfordogs.com/products/copy-of-thongs-for-dogstm-size-11

 

[Jim Avery]

🤮

[PasadenaDave]

23 hours ago, Twitchly said:

I just made the mistake of Googling “dog in a thong.” Now I REALLY need a drink.

Well I just had two drinks with lunch.  Both Stella’s.  We are alongside in Aswan Egypt on the RA.  We flew to Abu Simbel and back today

[SantaFe1]

I know this question has been asked and answered before, but I can’t find it anywhere.  I had two sweaters dry cleaned on board in March before we came home from our Mediterranean cruise.  Both of them have a laundry tag with our room number, and the tag has been “laminated” on somehow and it won’t come off.  And, the tag is “crinkling” the sweater on the outside.  So, friends, how do I get these tags off before our Alaska cruise next month?  

[Jim Avery]

Maybe heat from a hair dryer?

[LindaS272]

38 minutes ago, SantaFe1 said:

I know this question has been asked and answered before, but I can’t find it anywhere.  I had two sweaters dry cleaned on board in March before we came home from our Mediterranean cruise.  Both of them have a laundry tag with our room number, and the tag has been “laminated” on somehow and it won’t come off.  And, the tag is “crinkling” the sweater on the outside.  So, friends, how do I get these tags off before our Alaska cruise next month?  

Take it with you and have them remove it on the ship? I bet they know how to do it (I hope). 🤷‍♀️

[Peregrina651]

20 minutes ago, Jim Avery said:

Maybe heat from a hair dryer?

 

Or an iron with a towel between the tag and the iron so as not to damage the sweater. Wool can take a higher iron temp than then acrylic. If there is rayon in the blend it may need an even lower temp.

Edited April 15, 2023 by Peregrina651

[SantaFe1]

55 minutes ago, Jim Avery said:

Maybe heat from a hair dryer?

I will try this shortly, thanks!

[SantaFe1]

38 minutes ago, LindaS272 said:

Take it with you and have them remove it on the ship? I bet they know how to do it (I hope). 🤷‍♀️

This is an excellent idea and I will do it with at least one of the sweaters I’m taking (unless I figure out another way before hand).  Problem is, we have a five day Denali extension before we board, and this sweater is a layering piece that I will be wearing before boarding.  

[SantaFe1]

54 minutes ago, Peregrina651 said:

 

Or an iron with a towel between the tag and the iron so as not to damage the sweater. Wool can take a higher iron temp than then acrylic. If there is rayon in the blend it may need an even lower temp.

It is cashmere, so qualifies as wool, I guess.  But I am embarrassed to say, I don’t even have an iron.  I guess I could find a friend with one and borrow it?  
 

Edited April 15, 2023 by SantaFe1

[SantaFe1]

And the winner is …. THE HAIRDRYER!  ( although I’m sure an iron would have accomplished the same thing). The heat sort of melts the glue, and bit by bit I was able to carefully pull it off.  Thanks, everyone, and Jim, I owe you a drink.

Edited April 15, 2023 by SantaFe1

[millybess]

35 minutes ago, SantaFe1 said:

And the winner is …. THE HAIRDRYER!  ( although I’m sure an iron would have accomplished the same thing). The heat sort of melts the glue, and bit by bit I was able to carefully pull it off.  Thanks, everyone, and Jim, I owe you a drink.

The hairdryer always works @Jim Avery@SantaFe1