🛳 Live from Allure 10-15 to 10-23 with Starlink

[Ozark_Kid]

Got up to late for a sunrise.  Here is a balcony view right now.

 

Using the 10x lens I can see ships in front and in back off us in a distance. 

 

 

I am not an expert on Cruise Mapper so I couldn't figure out who they are.  Here is where Allure is located. 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 16, 2022 by Ozark_Kid

[A&L_Ont]

13 hours ago, h20skibum said:

Sometimes, I will just do a screenshot of a photo and upload it.  Those look just as good as the photo, when viewed on my phone, iPad, or computer, and that is on a 27” monitor.   They load much quicker. 

That’s also a trick for photos that won’t load at all. 
 

If you take a selfie the photo will be inverted when uploaded, at least on an iPhone.  Crop the selfie and that doesn’t happen. 

[A&L_Ont]

7 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Got up to late for a sunrise.  Here is a balcony view right now.

Looks beautiful. 

[h20skibum]

10 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Got up to late for a sunrise.  Here is a balcony view right now.

That looks so nice.  Much better than the 36° and rain that we have this morning. 

[Ozark_Kid]

3 hours ago, mpdog42 said:

Do they have some good NCAA top 20 games on?

We were on the run most of yesterday.  I remember glancing in on a TV, don't even remember where we were, and seeing NFL.  The ESPN app worked great.  My friend watched the whole Razorbacks game without a problem.   My android acted up once but it was probably all the stuff I have opened on the phone.

[Ozark_Kid]

@Ocean Boy I think 🤔 we are passing a light house.   I had to use the 10x lens and on top of that zoomed in.  

[Ozark_Kid]

I might need to get out.

 

The table is a little high to rest my feet. 😆 

[Ozark_Kid]

I just love clouds.   Especially over the sea.

 

[Ozark_Kid]

The welcome aboard comedy show was good last night.  The speakers were load in the Amber Theater. 

I remember the director from another ship but don't remember the name.

 

The comedians were Don Grey and Kivi Rodgers.  They were both good.

 

The orchestra is good.

 

Especially the drummer.

[clskinsfan]

5 hours ago, h20skibum said:

There is also one free plug under the desk

 

We use the one under the bed to plug in our charging tower, and put all the devices on the shelves of that tiny bedside table. 

Is the outlet under the bed a single or double? My wife and I are both on cpap. Would be great not to have a cord in the middle of the floor for the week. 

[Ozark_Kid]

7 minutes ago, clskinsfan said:

Is the outlet under the bed a single or double? My wife and I are both on cpap. Would be great not to have a cord in the middle of the floor for the week. 

Sorry to say single. 

 

[Ozark_Kid]

@slyster Looks like they are doing trivia throughout the day in Dazzles.   This must be something else that has started back up since January. 

[bobmacliberty]

53 minutes ago, clskinsfan said:

Is the outlet under the bed a single or double? My wife and I are both on cpap. Would be great not to have a cord in the middle of the floor for the week. 

 

Your cabin steward should be able to get an appropriate extension cord for you.

[Ozark_Kid]

We went to the Windjammer for breakfast.  It is so crowded.   But it has been a few hours since we had a bite to eat..... 😆 

 

 

It has been awhile since I have had some smoked Kipper Herring.   It was good.  It's a snack my grandfather got me hooked on.  Sharon can't handle the smell when I heat it up.  Also it seems like the only place I eat hash browns is on a ship. A lady next to me yelled out hash!  I got excited then noticed it was hash brown...... 😆 

 

[Sea Dog]

20 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Thanks for stopping by.  Can be a challenge for us to keep up with other threads.  Hope you enjoy your cruse despite the fall.

I know it’s tough. I will probably reread your when I get back and have more time. Your pictures look fantastic. What  camera and lens?

 

Thanks for giving some love to the drummer. We drummers appreciate that.

 

Dink a Kraken Colada for me! Cheers!!

[#55worktoplay]

Enjoying your trip, your pictures are amazing as always!

 

I am very envious!

[Ozark_Kid]

8 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

I know it’s tough. I will probably reread your when I get back and have more time. Your pictures look fantastic. What  camera and lens?

 

Thanks for giving some love to the drummer. We drummers appreciate that.

 

Dink a Kraken Colada for me! Cheers!!

We both will have a lot of reread.  Especially having so many friends doing lives.  

I am using my Samsung S21 Ultra.  It  has a .6, 1, 3x and 10x lens.  I love the 10x.  So much better than digital zoom.

I thought you would like the drummer.   He looks so young.  Is solos are so good. My brother was a drummer and I was a roadie for a great friend in my younger days.

I am a virgin frozen drink guy.  Hearing Kraken from all makes it tempting. 

We have been drinking the peach margaritas.   Will go to Miami Vice before its over.

Stay safe and enjoy. 

[Ozark_Kid]

Here is a heads-up for those that have not cruised in awhile, if you enjoy having a paper copy of the Cruise Compass inform your cabin steward on day 1 and one will be delivered daily.  If you don't ask you can find the info on the app.

I am seeing that many are not knowing that if you ask you can still get one.

[bobmacliberty]

6 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Here is a heads-up for those that have not cruised in awhile, if you enjoy having a paper copy of the Cruise Compass inform your cabin steward on day 1 and one will be delivered daily.  If you don't ask you can find the info on the app.

I am seeing that many are not knowing that if you ask you can still get one.

 

Very good advice.  I'm pretty tech savvy and figured with a little bit of learning curve, I could go paperless and completely use the app.  While that's definitely possible, the app could still use some user interface tweaking.  Not as user friendly as I had hoped.

[crusinpeg]

FOllowing

 

[Ozark_Kid]

11 hours ago, Illbcruzn4life said:

could you tell me if they have captain morgan spiced rum at any of the bars?

 

TIA

Found some at the pool!

 

OK, have you tried Kraken.   I am curious, out of the 3 rums in the pic, which one would most prefer.  Maybe even what order.   Maybe we will see.

 

 

[slyster]

4 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

@slyster Looks like they are doing trivia throughout the day in Dazzles.   This must be something else that has started back up since January. 

 

Thank you!  That's helpful!

[Ozark_Kid]

IZUMI 

After a short break after breakfast I started getting hungry 😋 So the solo cruiser and I headed to Izumi.   All I needed was a snack to hold me over until our 5 pm reservation to 150.

I started  with some Miso soup. Yep, I started eating and then.... oh pic! Good.

 

For a small plate I did the Shimp and Vegetable Tempura.   I really like this.

 

For the Large plates I got my regular Truffled Creamy Lobster Tempura Roll.  It was OK.  Not as good as I remember.   I need to branch out.  Any suggestions.   

I also tried a new one.  Baked Snow Crab & Salmon Dynamite Roll.  I really enjoyed this one.  I was 1st concerned when I saw spicy in the description but it was not too spicy at all.

 

 

I finished my snack with a chocolate lava cake.  It was rich but good.  So good I ate it before realizing I didn't take a pic.   

I am hoping this snack can hold me over until 150 CP in 1.5 hours.  😆 

 

[slyster]

15 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

The limit signs on elevators are now gone.  Not many paid attention to them anyway.

I like the touch buttons in the elevators.

 

Can I ask what cabin category you have?  The balcony looks a bit deeper or maybe it's just the picture

[bobmacliberty]

49 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Found some at the pool!

 

OK, have you tried Kraken.   I am curious, out of the 3 rums in the pic, which one would most prefer.  Maybe even what order.   Maybe we will see.

 

 

 

For me, the Pussers's is for a Painkiller, and the Captain is for Captain and Coke.  Kraken for everything else.  Makes a good floater in a lot of frozen drinks.