Jimbo Posted November 11, 2023 #107801 Share Posted November 11, 2023 1 minute ago, taznremmy said: @Sea Dog Greg, I find it a little more expensive, but that is mainly because of the DP340 discount I receive with Royal. Other than that, IMO, I think they are very comparable. No they don’t loyalty match, even among their own brands (Carnival, Holland, Seaborne, Cunard, etc.) I like Royal’s generous loyalty perks but Princess does have an option for $60 pppd that covers your gratuities, wifi for one device, unlimited (15) drinks per day, and some other “stuff”. To me, that is a no brainer.🍸🍷 They also have a pkg for $80 pppd. I personally like Princess, but then I am also at their top tier. I started sailing with them about 12 years ago when Royal and X left the West Coast because of all the problems in Mexico. Any other questions, feel free to ask. In Honolulu today, 🌺 15 drinks a day? WOW 😲 Do they have AA Meetings onboard? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted November 11, 2023 #107802 Share Posted November 11, 2023 59 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: So right now I'm watching a Hallmark movie called Mystic Christmas. It was filmed in Mystic Ct. Thought I'd watch it to see the local locations. So my question is how can these Hallmark movies be so painful to watch and how can my mother like this channel so much?😦 Most likely it was filmed in Canada where all of them are filmed. Lower productions costs for Hallmark who cranks out the formula driven movies for 30 movies each season. Yes the plots are predictable but I like them and watch them. I’m not expecting Gone with the Wind. They are what they are a Christmas spirit feel good movie. No sad endings and all is right in the end. Call me stupid if you like but they obviously have their viewers as it’s a huge cash cow for my local town business Hallmark. I’m happy to support them. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 11, 2023 #107803 Share Posted November 11, 2023 9 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: Most likely it was filmed in Canada where all of them are filmed. Lower productions costs for Hallmark who cranks out the formula driven movies for 30 movies each season. Yes the plots are predictable but I like them and watch them. I’m not expecting Gone with the Wind. They are what they are a Christmas spirit feel good movie. No sad endings and all is right in the end. Call me stupid if you like but they obviously have their viewers as it’s a huge cash cow for my local town business Hallmark. I’m happy to support them. It was not filmed in Canada. It was filmed in Mystic CT. A good part of it at the Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport, and Mystic Village. I know all these places. It was not faked. Nothing wrong with a feel good movie but as for the acting..... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taznremmy Posted November 11, 2023 #107804 Share Posted November 11, 2023 11 hours ago, Sea Dog said: How is it cost wise continue Royal? More expensive? Cheaper? I’ve heard good things about them. Do they do loyalty match? @Sea Dog Greg, I find it a little more expensive, but that is mainly because of the DP340 discount I receive with Royal. Other than that, IMO, I think they are very comparable. No they don’t loyalty match, even among their own brands (Carnival, Holland, Seaborne, Cunard, etc.) I like Royal’s generous loyalty perks but Princess does have an option for $60 pppd that covers your gratuities, wifi for one device, unlimited (15) drinks per day, and some other “stuff”. To me, that is a no brainer.🍸🍷 They also have a pkg for $80 pppd. I personally like Princess, but then I am also at their top tier. I started sailing with them about 12 years ago when Royal and X left the West Coast because of all the problems in Mexico. Any other questions, feel free to ask. In Honolulu today, 🌺 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted November 11, 2023 #107805 Share Posted November 11, 2023 1 minute ago, taznremmy said: @Sea Dog Greg, I find it a little more expensive, but that is mainly because of the DP340 discount I receive with Royal. Other than that, IMO, I think they are very comparable. No they don’t loyalty match, even among their own brands (Carnival, Holland, Seaborne, Cunard, etc.) I like Royal’s generous loyalty perks but Princess does have an option for $60 pppd that covers your gratuities, wifi for one device, unlimited (15) drinks per day, and some other “stuff”. To me, that is a no brainer.🍸🍷 They also have a pkg for $80 pppd. I personally like Princess, but then I am also at their top tier. I started sailing with them about 12 years ago when Royal and X left the West Coast because of all the problems in Mexico. Any other questions, feel free to ask. In Honolulu today, 🌺 Thanks for your thoughts. Have fun in Honolulu!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted November 11, 2023 #107806 Share Posted November 11, 2023 5 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said: 😆 We thought about it too. We decided to get our first block on the next cruise. Our DD has always wanted to cruise Alaska so we thought it would be a good memory for her if we get a block on Ovation when we cruise with her in June. Will Sharon and I each get one? You will get 1 per household. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted November 11, 2023 #107807 Share Posted November 11, 2023 4 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: When you are aboard Odyssey could you post what they are charging for internet please? In February I'll be expecting to hear all about Icon! You will probably have to remind me, but I'll be happy to. Also happy to talk about the Icon. We get off the Icon in Miami and get on the Odyssey in Fort Lauderdale the same day. A S2S, but different ports. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted November 11, 2023 #107808 Share Posted November 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said: It was not filmed in Canada. It was filmed in Mystic CT. A good part of it at the Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport, and Mystic Village. I know all these places. It was not faked. Nothing wrong with a feel good movie but as for the acting..... My Wife is from West Haven, CT., she knows Mystic, CT quite well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taznremmy Posted November 11, 2023 #107809 Share Posted November 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Jimbo said: 15 drinks a day? WOW 😲 Do they have AA Meetings onboard? Matter of fact, they do😹! They are self-led. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted November 11, 2023 #107810 Share Posted November 11, 2023 4 hours ago, Sea Dog said: Looks fun! Wish they were tasting that Appleton Estate 17 year old. Wray & Nephew/Appleton Estates didn't do a seminar today and I'm not sure if they will be there tomorrow. Didn't look at the list yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted November 11, 2023 #107811 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Crashed on the bed for about 15 minutes and then off to a special invitation for dinner to Esotico. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted November 11, 2023 #107812 Share Posted November 11, 2023 16 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said: Wray & Nephew/Appleton Estates didn't do a seminar today and I'm not sure if they will be there tomorrow. Didn't look at the list yet. I’d love to try it but at $500 a bottle I don’t think I’ll ever get my hands on it. 11 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said: Crashed on the bed for about 15 minutes and then off to a special invitation for dinner to Esotico. Love Esotico! If you can go through the secret passage to next door to the Kaona Room. It’s even more Tiki. https://mytiki.life/tiki-bars/kaona-room 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 11, 2023 #107813 Share Posted November 11, 2023 58 minutes ago, Jimbo said: My Wife is from West Haven, CT., she knows Mystic, CT quite well. She might like watching the movie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted November 12, 2023 #107814 Share Posted November 12, 2023 16 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: She might like watching the movie. What was it called so we can search it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted November 12, 2023 #107815 Share Posted November 12, 2023 3 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: Mystic Christmas got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted November 12, 2023 #107816 Share Posted November 12, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Jimbo said: 15 drinks a day? WOW 😲 Do they have AA Meetings onboard? That's less than a drink an hour, even if you sleep 8 hours. At that pace, I'd probably not even get a buzz and go straight from stone cold sober to hangover. 🤪 Edited November 12, 2023 by HBE4 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted November 12, 2023 #107817 Share Posted November 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: It was not filmed in Canada. It was filmed in Mystic CT. A good part of it at the Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport, and Mystic Village. I know all these places. It was not faked. Nothing wrong with a feel good movie but as for the acting..... No Mystic Pizza with Julia Roberts and Annabeth Gish look-a-likes serving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted November 12, 2023 #107818 Share Posted November 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: So right now I'm watching a Hallmark movie called Mystic Christmas. It was filmed in Mystic Ct. Thought I'd watch it to see the local locations. So my question is how can these Hallmark movies be so painful to watch and how can my mother like this channel so much?😦 3 hours ago, Sea Dog said: Most likely it was filmed in Canada where all of them are filmed. Lower productions costs for Hallmark who cranks out the formula driven movies for 30 movies each season. Yes the plots are predictable but I like them and watch them. I’m not expecting Gone with the Wind. They are what they are a Christmas spirit feel good movie. No sad endings and all is right in the end. Call me stupid if you like but they obviously have their viewers as it’s a huge cash cow for my local town business Hallmark. I’m happy to support them. 2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: It was not filmed in Canada. It was filmed in Mystic CT. A good part of it at the Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport, and Mystic Village. I know all these places. It was not faked. Nothing wrong with a feel good movie but as for the acting..... There was another Hallmark Movie, Love on the Rise, now on Prime, that was filmed in our area a few years ago. I watched it for the same reason, although I do watch many of their movies even though they are almost all the same. Have been to most of the places in the movie, laughed when they walked between 2 places that are about a mile apart, and when they were on the golf course, it was the local driving range, not the course. The bakery it was filmed at went out of business shortly after the movie was filmed, another covid casualty, sad because they had great pastries. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 12, 2023 #107819 Share Posted November 12, 2023 52 minutes ago, Jimbo said: What was it called so we can search it. Mystic Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 12, 2023 #107820 Share Posted November 12, 2023 24 minutes ago, HBE4 said: No Mystic Pizza with Julia Roberts and Annabeth Gish look-a-likes serving? Lol! I still have my jacket from when they hired me to take care of the cast. That was a fun time. Hollywood pays pretty well too! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted November 12, 2023 #107821 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Waiting on dinner. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted November 12, 2023 #107822 Share Posted November 12, 2023 If anyone liked the TV Series Frasier there is now a revival of the series on Paramount+ We just watched the first 2 episodes and really enjoyed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted November 12, 2023 #107823 Share Posted November 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said: Waiting on dinner. Wow that looks amazing. Some good rums there too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted November 12, 2023 #107824 Share Posted November 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Sea Dog said: I’d love to try it but at $500 a bottle I don’t think I’ll ever get my hands on it. Love Esotico! If you can go through the secret passage to next door to the Kaona Room. It’s even more Tiki. https://mytiki.life/tiki-bars/kaona-room I've been in there before, but probably won't tonight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted November 12, 2023 #107825 Share Posted November 12, 2023 31 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said: If anyone liked the TV Series Frasier there is now a revival of the series on Paramount+ We just watched the first 2 episodes and really enjoyed. Frasier - another tv series I never got around to watching. Too many shows not enough time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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