Ex-Airbalancer Posted April 17, 2023 #576 Share Posted April 17, 2023 34 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: Today is a sunny day and on the hot side. Temps running 80-90. I hardly saw an empty chair both in Retreat and on the decks. Anything in shade was staked out by Chair Hogs. I couldn’t figure where the had the court setup for Pckleball but finally after a couple laps found them. The use a cleared out area in the patio for both jazzer size and Pickleball. Maybe it’s just me but seems like a weird area. I wonder how noisy it would be on the Sunset Bar when they playing pickle ball 🤔 it could be pretty annoying 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted April 17, 2023 #577 Share Posted April 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: I wonder how noisy it would be on the Sunset Bar when they playing pickle ball 🤔 it could be pretty annoying Agree..it is a very noisy game. They had to move the courts at our winter place so folks could enjoying sitting out at the pool area..The ball strike sound is sooo irritating! i think they should find an interior basement location..like where bowling would be located 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TravelBluebird Posted April 17, 2023 #578 Share Posted April 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said: The Crabcakes were very delicate Lump Crab with no filler at all - It just falls apart when you stick you fork into it. The Ruben was a huge appetizer but Iain said was really good. The Lobster is tender, sweet and sitting on a bed of cream corn custard with little chunks of smoked ham that give a wonderful burst of flavor. The Branzino was delicious - It is totally fresh and skin removed. They create a wonderful crispy bread crust on top and sits on a bed of Bok Choy and a delicious flavorful foam. That sounds amazing! Just sitting here living vicariously on your thread after a long day of work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSAtlantic Posted April 17, 2023 #579 Share Posted April 17, 2023 I have not been inclined to book an Edge class cruise as we book balcony cabins and do not think we would like the infinite verandas. I do have to admit your dinner in Eden with the crab cake, lobster and lemon dessert have me tempted just for an attempt for that meal. Enjoy your trip. We board Summit next week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 17, 2023 Author #580 Share Posted April 17, 2023 1 hour ago, kwokpot said: Is you're preference still the older Michael's Club layout vs the E-Class Retreat Lounge now that you're been on a 2nd E-Class ship? I think my favorite is the S-Class Post Revolution where you can sit around the bar. I hate to rage on but they should lock Kelly in a room and the Lounge and have her "enjoy" the uncomfortable chairs. They are beautiful but the bench with the padding isn't high enough and the wood digs into your back. 6 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 17, 2023 Author #581 Share Posted April 17, 2023 8 hours ago, WrittenOnYourHeart said: If you ever return and want to do it, Iain could stay on the ground and they'd drive him out to the landing zone in a cart to watch you. 🙂 There were some doing that when I was waiting for my flight - Dad and Son jumped, Mom and Daughter went out to watch. I once talked him into doing a zipline --- many years ago. The day before our arrival in Cost Rica an RCL bust had been hijacked and a 80 old ex Marine jumped the attacker broke his neck and killed him. Our Captain decided to skip the port for safety reason. When he announced it -- -Iain sighed ---- There is a God. 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 17, 2023 Author #582 Share Posted April 17, 2023 7 hours ago, JintyGirl said: Is his real name John? Wondering as very common in the west of Scotland to be named John on your birth certificate, but to be called Iain all your life! No -- just Iain and no middle name. His father's name was John Bailey Crawford Johnston but went by Jack. Funny thing is that Iain has a 1st Cousin with a name of Ian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 17, 2023 Author #583 Share Posted April 17, 2023 7 hours ago, Essiesmom said: Well, I think I have pics inside Westminster Abbey, know I have them from the Sistine Chapel, Taj Mahal and Neuschwanstein. Taj and Neuschwanstein were not forbidden when I was there many, many years ago…. EM I have pictures inside the Sistine Chapel, Taj Mahal --- Our guide must have show 100 of us. A couple other places they don't allow pictures is the U.S. Treasury Printing, The Doll House in Windsor Castle and Customs Clearance Area at any U.S. airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandaTO Posted April 17, 2023 #584 Share Posted April 17, 2023 2 hours ago, DaKahuna said: Have you tried using the App to see. If you open the Celebrity App, click on the Calendar icon (top center), select a day, and then open the Daily Planner at the at the bottom of the screen, there will be a banner across the top showing the dress code for the evening. You have to do it day by day but it's proven to be accurate for me so far. Thanks. Yes, app is only showing ‘Chic photo shoot’ on day 7. Nothing on app or browser re dining or menus. Others on roll call mentioned not having access to menus as well. It’s a waiting game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwokpot Posted April 17, 2023 #585 Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: I think my favorite is the S-Class Post Revolution where you can sit around the bar. I think that's a happy and ideal compromise in having a Retreat Lounge with a real bar that you can sit at AND it having an up-to-date decor that's brighter and less like a stuffy Men's Club. Edited April 17, 2023 by kwokpot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 17, 2023 Author #586 Share Posted April 17, 2023 6 hours ago, miguelmia said: "Tortuga" means "turtle" in Spanish. The Dry Tortugas is an offshore national park centered around some remote islands west of Key West. Ahhh.. makes sense now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 17, 2023 Author #587 Share Posted April 17, 2023 5 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: Reflection TA is at about 55% book , still over 33 empty suits left and it leaves on Sunday That's incredible. Are you going to bid on one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 17, 2023 Author #588 Share Posted April 17, 2023 48 minutes ago, hcat said: Agree..it is a very noisy game. They had to move the courts at our winter place so folks could enjoying sitting out at the pool area..The ball strike sound is sooo irritating! i think they should find an interior basement location..like where bowling would be located I don't think the sound mattered on this ship. They had a tournament this afternoon. The music was so loud at the pool I couldn't even hear my book with Noise Cancellation on. Didn't hear a thing from the tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 17, 2023 Author #589 Share Posted April 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, kwokpot said: I think that's a happy and ideal compromise in having a Retreat Lounge with a real bar that you can sit at AND it having an up-to-date decor that's brighter and less like a stuffy Men's Club. The old Michael's club really did have a Men's Club atmosphere. When we first started sailing on Millennium - It was a Cigar and smoking bar. Times have changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 17, 2023 Author #590 Share Posted April 17, 2023 I got a chuckle out of this. 2 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted April 17, 2023 #591 Share Posted April 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: I have pictures inside the Sistine Chapel, Taj Mahal --- Our guide must have show 100 of us. A couple other places they don't allow pictures is the U.S. Treasury Printing, The Doll House in Windsor Castle and Customs Clearance Area at any U.S. airport. yes I took photos back in 1985. I am on the Edge from Barcelona and one of my excursions is Papal trail that includes the summer houses and then back to Vatican. So I can not now take photos with my nice digital camera even with flash OFF. If true well thats just damn swell..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 17, 2023 Author #592 Share Posted April 17, 2023 It cooled off this afternoon around 3:30 and was able to complete my 20,000 steps. Earlier it was like dodging sheep while trying to walk. I can really tell the ship is at full capacity. it was really nice late afternoon Love some of the sculptures on Apex. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted April 17, 2023 #593 Share Posted April 17, 2023 11 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: That's incredible. Are you going to bid on one? No, we like the cabin we have , same location as the TA in 2024 to Argentina on the equinox also it would double our cruise price with out much again, The only upgrade would be Butler, and Luminae , no Retreat deck on Reflection We have about 20 friends on the cruise , no in a suite so dinners would be lonely 😁 here the min bids in CAD , we in V-2 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 17, 2023 Author #594 Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) Ok all my friends. We all remember the outrage of the cutbacks at the dinner OVC. ilI went up at 5:30 to see how bad it was. Maybe they listened to the complaints but even though we have never had dinner there, the offerings impressed me. Definitely no waiting on lines. Grill station steak, chicken, pork and fish Turkey carvery Deserts Edited April 17, 2023 by Jim_Iain 14 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueCruiseaholic Posted April 17, 2023 #595 Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) Jim, do you have pictures from the Captain's Club welcome toast? Edited April 17, 2023 by TrueCruiseaholic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted April 17, 2023 #596 Share Posted April 17, 2023 1 hour ago, hcat said: great EDEN review.. thanks for posting the pics and info. We are looking forward to trying it on Ascent..now that the menu is more our taste. Yes, great review. I sadly probably won't be returning with this new menu. I love the one in Feb 2020 (I don't think it was 100% the OG one, but maybe?) but this one has fewer choices of things I'd eat. Pretty much none of the appetizers and *maybe* the filet main dish. I don't do seafood cooked or raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted April 17, 2023 #597 Share Posted April 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: I wonder how noisy it would be on the Sunset Bar when they playing pickle ball 🤔 it could be pretty annoying Agreed. Honestly, I'm pretty easy going, but if having to listen to a stupid made up game is interrupting my relaxing/reading time, I will be at Guest Services complaining about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted April 17, 2023 #598 Share Posted April 17, 2023 8 hours ago, Essiesmom said: Well, I think I have pics inside Westminster Abbey, Yeah, I'd have to find my scrapbook, but I'm pretty sure I have pictures inside Westminster. I kind of hate that they gave up fighting it at the Academia and allow pictures now. It was wonderful when I was in Florence 12 years ago and no photos were allowed. You could really appreciate the David for itself without dealing with people trying to get the perfect selfie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted April 17, 2023 #599 Share Posted April 17, 2023 47 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: The old Michael's club really did have a Men's Club atmosphere. When we first started sailing on Millennium - It was a Cigar and smoking bar. Times have changed. dh loved it.. cigar smokers are now relegated to chairs along the bocce ct..S class.. QM 2 has a great cigar bar..loved it b/ c dh could be in there ..glass enclosed.. and I could sit just outside enjoying my Baileys..smoke free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purduemom1 Posted April 17, 2023 #600 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Looks like I’m once again “late to the party” but happy to be following along on another one of your adventures. Thanks for taking the time to share it all with us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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