Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 21, 2021 Author #1851 Share Posted September 21, 2021 14 hours ago, funatseascott said: They do come around with the pastry tray. The dulce croissant is my favorite!! Thanks Scott - We checked with Marie our server last night she confirmed they indeed had a beautiful assortment of pastries. Iain asked if they had Almond Croissant and said they didn't. She did check and found that they do have them at Al Bacio and Retreat and would be happy to run and get him one. He declined and the said the would drop some warm ones off with Glenn our butler for breakfast. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 21, 2021 Author #1852 Share Posted September 21, 2021 14 hours ago, Sascol said: Hey Jim….did you have a chance to check this out? I did forget. Sorry I will walk by today. So far we haven't been to the Martini bar. I'm sure this is sacrilegious but have really been avoiding crowded places. We have mostly retreated to the Retreat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 21, 2021 Author #1853 Share Posted September 21, 2021 14 hours ago, Benthayer Gonbak said: I learned to tie a similar type tie, not as tight, when I was a Girl Scout camp counselor. The girls were give a tie that showed how many years they’d been to camp in a color that identity which group. There were about 24 kids as I recall and on Sundays they were supposed to wear their ties and white shirts! The numbers were only on one side and the know was supposed to be smooth in the middle. After tying them all summer I got pretty good at it. Hated it at first, but we didn’t even have mirrors. Love full Windsor’s and had to have hubby tie a regular tie for me. Easier to do because I could take it off without untying! Iain used this video to learn to tie it called the Animal Tutorial - He said it was easy to remember - 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 21, 2021 Author #1854 Share Posted September 21, 2021 14 hours ago, hcat said: Looks tempting but have to pass...unless a small muffin. I count my carbs! I count the notches on my belt. I try to find a belt with only one extra hole and if I hit the last hole time to cut back. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 21, 2021 Author #1855 Share Posted September 21, 2021 13 hours ago, hcat said: ARUBA October 2016 another great cruise! Looks beautiful. Heard from many that went out on excursions yesterday. Lots of the crew came back from the beach with a sun kiss to their foreheads. They had a crew party last night so some of the crew may be laggy this morningn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 21, 2021 Author #1856 Share Posted September 21, 2021 11 hours ago, TravelBluebird said: Right? We’ve been sharing desert, and if we have something heavy for an appetizer like a pasta dish, we share that as well. We are very grateful the portions are not bigger! We have definitely been sharing some of our meals. I hate to waste food and throwing half away. Must be the Scotch in us. You do know how copper wire was invented don't you? Two Scotsmen fighting over a penny. 3 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 21, 2021 Author #1857 Share Posted September 21, 2021 13 hours ago, hcat said: I believe this was the mini bridge.. the big one had already collapsed if I recall correctly. (5 yrs is a long time..) was a great Halloween cruise with overnight stay in Aruba.... On prior trips we used to have dinner at El Gaucho. Not even sure it is still there?? Just Googled on it and it is still in business since 1977. Looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brockmom Posted September 21, 2021 #1858 Share Posted September 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: Just Googled on it and it is still in business since 1977. Looks fantastic. It certainly was about 10 yrs ago when we did a stay on the island. We both remember the steak we ordered was like a small roast beef when it came on the plate. Lol. What the heck were we going to do with that ! we stayed at an all inclusive resort so no doggie bag was needed! 😉 Recent reviews though on trip advisor sounds like they have slipped ! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 21, 2021 Author #1859 Share Posted September 21, 2021 10 hours ago, Caribbean Chris said: I’m a Gamache fan, too - my sister & her daughters as well. For a major birthday celebration in September 2018, I treated my sister and the girls to a trip to Quebec province and the Eastern Townships where the series is based. We had so much fun and stayed at the incredible Manoir Hovey. Two months later, I took my sister to a book signing evening at the Tampa Theater where Louise was interviewed and signed our copies of her new book at the time. She was quite personable and we loved meeting her. I’m also saving her new book for my next cruise. While not a mystery I really got hooked on Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City. It began in 1976 as a daily column in the San Francisco Chronicle and was so popular that it eventually progressed to 4 books and a couple movies. It was fun as many of the action were based on real life streets and alley ways on Nob Hill. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 21, 2021 Author #1860 Share Posted September 21, 2021 13 hours ago, funatseascott said: Sunset in Aruba IMG_1386.MOV Scott - the trick to posting video is you have to first post it to a site like YouTube and then drop that link into the message and wait a couple seconds and it populates. I wish you could just paste it to CC. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 21, 2021 Author #1861 Share Posted September 21, 2021 8 hours ago, Catlover54 said: What is the temperature of the resort deck pool? Same question for Solarium pool. That I can't answer as I haven't been into either. The main pool isn't heated but would think it would be comfortable with the temperatures and sun. Doesn't look like anyone has chattering teeth and many just sitting on the edge enjoying the coolness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascol Posted September 21, 2021 #1862 Share Posted September 21, 2021 37 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: I did forget. Sorry I will walk by today. So far we haven't been to the Martini bar. I'm sure this is sacrilegious but have really been avoiding crowded places. We have mostly retreated to the Retreat. You have not been to the martini bar? That’s a sin! Don’t make a special trip but if you happen to pass by we would appreciate it. We’ll be there in 5 days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Chris Posted September 21, 2021 #1863 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: While not a mystery I really got hooked on Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City. It began in 1976 as a daily column in the San Francisco Chronicle and was so popular that it eventually progressed to 4 books and a couple movies. It was fun as many of the action were based on real life streets and alley ways on Nob Hill. Loved that (original) series on PBS, loved Laura Linney as Mary Ann, and identified with the character because I lived in The City at Bay & Stockton in the mid-70s. I read all the books! Edited September 21, 2021 by Caribbean Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 21, 2021 Author #1864 Share Posted September 21, 2021 6 hours ago, JeanieC,Aston said: Hi Jim Whats wrong with one of these,,,in the UK only £2.99 from Amazon. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a pre-tied. Just our preference. Tongue and Cheek -- I would compare it to a woman wearing falsie instead of the natural look. They just don't look natural. One tie site explains it like this -- (but remember they are selling Bow Ties) Are pre-tied bow ties acceptable? Pre-tied bow ties look pre-tied and lack the character of a self-tie. The pre-tied bow tie is suitable for children, and for those who lack or no longer have the dexterity to tie and adjust bow ties for themselves. We don't recommend the pre-tied bow tie, even as a “starter” bow tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 21, 2021 Author #1865 Share Posted September 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Caribbean Chris said: Loved that (original) series on PBS, loved Laura Linney as Mary Ann, and identified with the character because I lived in The City at Bay & Stockton in the mid-70s. I read all the books! It really was an addictive series. I met Armistead back in the early 80's. He has some really interesting books after the Tales series and was doing some research on Gay Father's. Not sure if he ever used it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 21, 2021 Author #1866 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Acoustic Duo last night and Ensemble Lounge. I don't remember hearing them playing violin before. Was really enjoyable to watch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 21, 2021 Author #1867 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Dinner 9/20 English Pea and Crab Broccoli Soup Salmon Carpaccio - best starter I have had. Black Sea Bass Guinea Hen - Iain said it isn’t a guinea hen but a Cornish Game hen. Guinea hen have a totally different size snd shape. Cherry Jubilee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 21, 2021 Author #1869 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Mid- Cruise internet promotion. You can also upgrade fo $20 per day less CC discount. Port Day Spa Promotion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted September 21, 2021 Author #1870 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Breakfast Almond Croissant from Ali (asst waiter of Luminae) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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larry_s_taco Posted September 21, 2021 #1872 Share Posted September 21, 2021 14 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: It is so much fun to watch these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunned Posted September 21, 2021 #1873 Share Posted September 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, larry_s_taco said: It is so much fun to watch these. Even more fun to participate. Judy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted September 21, 2021 #1874 Share Posted September 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: While not a mystery I really got hooked on Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City. It began in 1976 as a daily column in the San Francisco Chronicle and was so popular that it eventually progressed to 4 books and a couple movies. It was fun as many of the action were based on real life streets and alley ways on Nob Hill. Yes, those books are great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 21, 2021 #1875 Share Posted September 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: I count the notches on my belt. I try to find a belt with only one extra hole and if I hit the last hole time to cut back. That works..but by then it's a bit late... I have diabetic testing to remind me I am going off target..but on a cruise it's hard to be perfect, even with walking and the gym. Just do my best without feeling deprived or out of control! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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