Rare A&L_Ont Posted March 18, 2023 Author #2126 Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) Good morning from somewhere between Cozumel and Miami, along the coast of Cuba. The sun is starting to come out and Lisa is about to head to the pool. Chair hog report to come. Edited March 18, 2023 by A&L_Ont 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 18, 2023 #2127 Share Posted March 18, 2023 People already have chairs around solarium. Seems it opens later on sea days. Windy this morning and a little foggy, sun kinda up. Wifi slow as molasses. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted March 18, 2023 Author #2128 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Text from Lisa at 7:35, before the sun has risen…. I will be joining her after breakfast. Here, got 2 chairs at the beach pool. I think there were maybe 5 left when I got here 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 18, 2023 #2129 Share Posted March 18, 2023 I walked across the pool deck. Women wrapped in their towels to stay warm. Windy. Fog burning off now. Sunrise time. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted March 18, 2023 #2130 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Cat’s A Sea Dog Review "Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round because I have a tale to tell. A tale of a musical so wild, so wacky, so utterly ridiculous, that it will leave you in stitches. I am, of course, talking about the one, the only, "Cats"! Where do I begin? The costumes? Oh, the costumes. Picture a bunch of grown adults, covered head to toe in fur, prancing around like they're auditioning for a role in a Disney movie. And let's not forget the makeup. Whiskers, cat ears, and glitter, oh my! And the music? Oh, the music. It's like Andrew Lloyd Webber took a handful of cat sounds and turned them into a symphony. I half expected the orchestra to break out into a round of "meow meow meow" at any moment. And the plot? Well, there really isn't one. Just a bunch of cats singing and dancing about, trying to be chosen as the one to ascend to cat heaven. It's like a feline version of "The Hunger Games," but with less death and more sparkles. But the real star of the show? The choreography. Picture cats doing the "Single Ladies" dance, or a tap routine set to "Memory." It's like a fever dream, and I mean that in the best way possible. It’s really performance art. I’ reminded of the great Stravinsky ballet “Le Sacre du Printemps or the “Rite of Spring.” When audiences first saw it in the early 1900’s they hated it with its weird music (synth parts here) and the wild choreography. So, if you're looking for a good laugh, a dose of nostalgia, and a healthy dose of absurdity, then "Cats" is the show for you. Just don't blame me if you find yourself singing "Memory" in the shower for the next month. In short, I can't recommend this musical enough, it's a roller coaster of emotions, a true spectacle that will leave you in awe and laughter and maybe scratching your head thinking, what was that about? 18 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted March 18, 2023 #2131 Share Posted March 18, 2023 10 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: What the he!! Is a poached lobster? We don't do such a thing in New England. Poaching here means you raided someone else's lobster traps. I thought real New Englanders call them Lobsters Pots don't they?, not traps. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longislandcruisers Posted March 18, 2023 #2132 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Just another lurker. Thanks for all of your contributions. You all sound like such a wonderful group. Looking forward to our family cruise on OAS 9/3/2023 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted March 18, 2023 Author #2133 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Chair Hog report. Lisa arrived at 7:30 and this is what she found at the beach pool. Sun was not up yet. She got 2 chairs in the back row. Shame. Shame. 8 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 18, 2023 #2134 Share Posted March 18, 2023 I read the bionic bar is now working. .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare niksmom630 Posted March 18, 2023 #2135 Share Posted March 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: Chair Hog report. Lisa arrived at 7:30 and this is what she found at the beach pool. Sun was not up yet. She got 2 chairs in the back row. Shame. Shame. Way to go, Lisa! 😎 I was too late. Had to find a spot in the Solarium. At least you’ll be occupying those chairs — unlike many others there yesterday where it was clear the towels were placed in the early morning and unoccupied most of the day 🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted March 18, 2023 #2136 Share Posted March 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: Chair Hog report. Lisa arrived at 7:30 and this is what she found at the beach pool. Sun was not up yet. She got 2 chairs in the back row. Shame. Shame. It looks like there were a couple with VIP towel clips, so that is probably ok in their minds. I can report that I had the hot tub all to myself, with a drink in my hand this morning. Oh wait, I am not on a cruise. Maybe that’s why it wasn’t crowded. 3 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted March 18, 2023 #2137 Share Posted March 18, 2023 8 hours ago, brillohead said: I have NEVER been on a Royal ship that didn't have evening service until 9pm!!!! Agree, we were speechless for a moment when she said that. Times they are a changing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 18, 2023 #2138 Share Posted March 18, 2023 15 minutes ago, h20skibum said: It looks like there were a couple with VIP towel clips, so that is probably ok in their minds. I can report that I had the hot tub all to myself, with a drink in my hand this morning. Oh wait, I am not on a cruise. Maybe that’s why it wasn’t crowded. I just saw 3 chairs but before I could get a picture someone nabbed the end 2 chairs. I dont like to be so close. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 18, 2023 #2139 Share Posted March 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, akcruz said: Agree, we were speechless for a moment when she said that. Times they are a changing. Hours are very odd for servicing your cabin. Mine or any others arent in my corridor at 9 am. I dont know when they start. I was skipped 2 days ago and he said I had a sign, which was at noon, but mine has scarce hours imo. If I can find mine I'll ask when his hours are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmh2006 Posted March 18, 2023 #2140 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Got to Deck 16 by Solarium at 8:30 so found a nice spot. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mandyleighflies Posted March 18, 2023 #2141 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Lurker here!! Between this Live and the St Patricks Day sale on the drink package yesterday...I was inspired by FOB cruise to upgrade to the deluxe package for my upcoming sailing..THANKS yall 😂 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The sea calls my name Posted March 18, 2023 #2142 Share Posted March 18, 2023 26 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: Chair Hog report. Lisa arrived at 7:30 and this is what she found at the beach pool. Sun was not up yet. She got 2 chairs in the back row. Shame. Shame. That is ridiculous. To bad this picture can't be attached to your post cruise survey. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j3000 Posted March 18, 2023 #2143 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Hey All....I'm over on Celebrity next time out....(April)...forgive me... I wasn't all that hepped up about booking another cruise at this time, however, since I started following this thread (and its photos!), my interest has been re-kindled! Cheers! 🤓hic!🤓 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mandyleighflies Posted March 18, 2023 #2144 Share Posted March 18, 2023 29 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: Chair Hog report. Lisa arrived at 7:30 and this is what she found at the beach pool. Sun was not up yet. She got 2 chairs in the back row. Shame. Shame. They really should come up with something along the lines of "if your chairs are unoccupied for XX amount of time, your things will be collected by staff and you can collect them at towel desk" or something like that. You know people come out and put stuff out and go back to cabin to sleep more or get ready for the day. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted March 18, 2023 #2145 Share Posted March 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, firefly333 said: Hours are very odd for servicing your cabin. Mine or any others arent in my corridor at 9 am. I dont know when they start. I was skipped 2 days ago and he said I had a sign, which was at noon, but mine has scarce hours imo. If I can find mine I'll ask when his hours are. She does work hours in the morning as well, not sure what those are, is usually in the hall before 9. Cleans our room about 10. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted March 18, 2023 #2146 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Just now, mandyleighflies said: They really should come up with something along the lines of "if your chairs are unoccupied for XX amount of time, your things will be collected by staff and you can collect them at towel desk" or something like that. You know people come out and put stuff out and go back to cabin to sleep more or get ready for the day. They are "supposed" to do that but rarely do 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LATTELOVE Posted March 18, 2023 #2147 Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 hour ago, A&L_Ont said: Chair Hog report. Lisa arrived at 7:30 and this is what she found at the beach pool. Sun was not up yet. She got 2 chairs in the back row. Shame. Shame. Yeap, never fails. Wondering if they are enforcing the rules on this cruise,,, Nahhh. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted March 18, 2023 #2148 Share Posted March 18, 2023 39 minutes ago, akcruz said: She does work hours in the morning as well, not sure what those are, is usually in the hall before 9. Cleans our room about 10. In the past, the hours have typically been 9:00am-1:00pm and 5:00pm-9:00pm. If all rooms have been serviced, they can leave early. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted March 18, 2023 #2149 Share Posted March 18, 2023 11 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Umm, I had one 😳 Laura had the lamb. Medium😪 Chocolate bar is always good So did we. I think it was given once I said it was what I was looking forward to 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted March 18, 2023 #2150 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Just snagged two spots up front in front of solarium. Thanks @A&L_Ont for the tip. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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