LauraAnneC Posted April 30, 2023 #201 Share Posted April 30, 2023 I love the Pirates of Penzance too! So at least one person got your reference. I was in our school version of The Mikado. Another favourite! Have a wonderful cruise! Looking forward to reading your daily reports! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted April 30, 2023 #202 Share Posted April 30, 2023 10 minutes ago, YVRteacher said: Is something wrong with NCL? Are they slipping? I only received 3 email reminders to watch the safety video before boarding! Just wait. I think I got 5 for each of us - so 20 in total. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted April 30, 2023 #203 Share Posted April 30, 2023 ONE. MORE. SLEEP. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted May 1, 2023 Author #204 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I have to work tomorrow until 11:15! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted May 1, 2023 Author #205 Share Posted May 1, 2023 So the tortoise email didn’t land well. My dad was sceptical about the truth of its age and asked how they knew it was 188 years old. I replied that they just counted the candles on his birthday cake. For fun (because I’m a librarian who can’t let an opportunity for research slide) once a tortoise has died researchers can count the growth rings in the bones to determine age, just like with trees. I just finished packing. 2 books (there’s a library on board too) 2 dresses 2 pairs of pants 1 hoodie 1 dressy long sleeve top a bunch of black dressy tops in different styles 1 dressy scarf my favourite toque 3 pairs of stretchy Lululemon leggings for when the almond croissants start to add some bulk 4 pairs of black socks 7 pairs of undies flip flops for the hot tub Blundstones Pumas Dansko sandals for the ship and seasick bands oh, and bubbles! You bet I packed bubbles. I also packed my word of the year and my sunglasses and sunscreen. My dad packed earlier today. He was in a great mood when I called him after dinner and I love that he still gets excited for cruising. He is taking a taxi from his place to my place then I’m getting in the taxi and we are continuing to the port. It’s about a 13 minute drive from my house to Canada Place. This will be the first time since his stroke that my dad will be taking a taxi alone. I had him write my address and phone number on a piece of paper just in case. The concierge at his residence will help him phone for a taxi. Wish us luck! On the Bliss for Spring Break the WiFi was a challenge and I had 150 minutes the first week which drained 15 minutes every time I tried to post here. On this cruise I will have 300 minutes each week (600 minutes total) since my dad doesn’t have a phone or a device so hopefully daily posts will happen. My dad still pronounces WiFi “whiffy” so you get an idea of his refusal to modernize communication. One of these days I’m going to have to get those luggage tracker GPS things to put in his jacket pocket. For now, I’ll just use all the free internet minutes and be grateful for the time we have. 6 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted May 1, 2023 #206 Share Posted May 1, 2023 29 minutes ago, YVRteacher said: So the tortoise email didn’t land well. My dad was sceptical about the truth of its age and asked how they knew it was 188 years old. I replied that they just counted the candles on his birthday cake. For fun (because I’m a librarian who can’t let an opportunity for research slide) once a tortoise has died researchers can count the growth rings in the bones to determine age, just like with trees. I just finished packing. 2 books (there’s a library on board too) 2 dresses 2 pairs of pants 1 hoodie 1 dressy long sleeve top a bunch of black dressy tops in different styles 1 dressy scarf my favourite toque 3 pairs of stretchy Lululemon leggings for when the almond croissants start to add some bulk 4 pairs of black socks 7 pairs of undies flip flops for the hot tub Blundstones Pumas Dansko sandals for the ship and seasick bands oh, and bubbles! You bet I packed bubbles. I also packed my word of the year and my sunglasses and sunscreen. My dad packed earlier today. He was in a great mood when I called him after dinner and I love that he still gets excited for cruising. He is taking a taxi from his place to my place then I’m getting in the taxi and we are continuing to the port. It’s about a 13 minute drive from my house to Canada Place. This will be the first time since his stroke that my dad will be taking a taxi alone. I had him write my address and phone number on a piece of paper just in case. The concierge at his residence will help him phone for a taxi. Wish us luck! On the Bliss for Spring Break the WiFi was a challenge and I had 150 minutes the first week which drained 15 minutes every time I tried to post here. On this cruise I will have 300 minutes each week (600 minutes total) since my dad doesn’t have a phone or a device so hopefully daily posts will happen. My dad still pronounces WiFi “whiffy” so you get an idea of his refusal to modernize communication. One of these days I’m going to have to get those luggage tracker GPS things to put in his jacket pocket. For now, I’ll just use all the free internet minutes and be grateful for the time we have. BIG BIG BIG BIG HUGS AND LOTS OF PRAYERS HEADING YOUR DIRECTION. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maleficent's Dad Posted May 1, 2023 #207 Share Posted May 1, 2023 6 hours ago, YVRteacher said: oh, and bubbles! You bet I packed bubbles. I also packed my word of the year and my sunglasses and sunscreen. 🤣🤣🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldmom Posted May 1, 2023 #208 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Bathing suit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dachgraf Posted May 1, 2023 #209 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I wish you the best for the trip and good weather, and short queues 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted May 1, 2023 #210 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I'm so glad it's Monday (a work day for me, so I can follow along all week)! Have an incredible cruise, filled with moments of laughter, bubble fun, and plenty of stories you can share with us. Here on the opposite coast, wishing you a perfect day (after that 11:15 dismissal). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenatorsFan Posted May 1, 2023 #211 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Hooray, it's cruise day! I hope everything goes smoothly and you and Dad are onboard in no time. 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quillwercruisers Posted May 1, 2023 #212 Share Posted May 1, 2023 (edited) I'm so excited for you because it's cruise day!! Love reading your reviews. We will be doing the Vancouver to Seward cruise in May 2024. I love the Jewel. If you eat in Moderno for breakfast or Cagneys for Lunch, please pass on a big hello to Victor Cordoza from Mike & Kim. He is one of the waiters and he was fantastic when we cruised on the Panama Canal cruise in March. Edited May 1, 2023 by quillwercruisers vocabulary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikiPinkston Posted May 1, 2023 #213 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Have I ever told you what a wonderful daughter you are?! Wishing you and Dad a fabulous cruise! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted May 1, 2023 Author #214 Share Posted May 1, 2023 3 hours ago, goldmom said: Bathing suit? Yes, bathing suit! Pyjamas too. Also fancy shoes. I had to use the expander on the collapsible luggage this time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted May 1, 2023 Author #215 Share Posted May 1, 2023 47 minutes ago, quillwercruisers said: I'm so excited for you because it's cruise day!! Love reading your reviews. We will be doing the Vancouver to Seward cruise in May 2024. I love the Jewel. If you eat in Moderno for breakfast or Cagneys for Lunch, please pass on a big hello to Victor Cordoza from Mike & Kim. He is one of the waiters and he was fantastic when we cruised on the Panama Canal cruise in March. I will say hi to Victor! We will be in Cagney’s today for lunch in about 5 hours 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted May 1, 2023 Author #216 Share Posted May 1, 2023 12 minutes ago, NikiPinkston said: Have I ever told you what a wonderful daughter you are?! Wishing you and Dad a fabulous cruise! Aw, Niki, thank you. He is a wonderful dad too! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Redsky5292 Posted May 1, 2023 #217 Share Posted May 1, 2023 @YVRteacher- I keep forgetting that you are on West Coast time (I'm on the East Cost), I just looked at my clock and was like lucky YVRteacher is out of work and headed to a cruise. Doh! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted May 1, 2023 Author #218 Share Posted May 1, 2023 It’s recess! I just called my dad and he is happy! I have one more reading group today… 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted May 1, 2023 Author #219 Share Posted May 1, 2023 In the style of Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie books, We Are In a Taxi! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted May 1, 2023 #220 Share Posted May 1, 2023 16 minutes ago, YVRteacher said: We Are In a Taxi! Hurray!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quillwercruisers Posted May 1, 2023 #221 Share Posted May 1, 2023 28 minutes ago, YVRteacher said: In the style of Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie books, We Are In a Taxi! Woot Woot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadeki Posted May 1, 2023 #222 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Just got off the jewel. We had the most amazing eight days. The captain was Stefan ??? sorry, I could not find the board with the photos and names. The team in the Haven is very special. We did have toilet problems all week. Absolutely did not upset us. We had many laughs about out lack of whooshing. Sad to be sitting in the airport to go home. ncl is definitely missing out by not giving incentives onboard to book your next trip. We are going to bug would have liked to have it done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quillwercruisers Posted May 1, 2023 #223 Share Posted May 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, nadeki said: Just got off the jewel. We had the most amazing eight days. The captain was Stefan ??? sorry, I could not find the board with the photos and names. The team in the Haven is very special. We did have toilet problems all week. Absolutely did not upset us. We had many laughs about out lack of whooshing. Sad to be sitting in the airport to go home. ncl is definitely missing out by not giving incentives onboard to book your next trip. We are going to bug would have liked to have it done Glad you had a great cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted May 1, 2023 #224 Share Posted May 1, 2023 You must be on the ship now! I hope. I can't wait for dad's comments! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted May 1, 2023 Author #225 Share Posted May 1, 2023 We are at the port. Insane line to get in but fine for Haven and other priority groups. This is the Haven line and this is the general boarding. I have asked for wheelchair assistance through security so now we are waiting. They told us they are short on wheelchairs and we should buy our own. I ignored that comment. here is my luggage and here is dad’s most importantly, here is the Jewel 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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