Rare twangster Posted May 3, 2023 #651 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Just now, DaKahuna said: Nope .. Unfortunately. However, she is on our side of the ship so if @twangster want to step out and wave, it would be easy to see. On a bus. Maybe later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted May 3, 2023 Author #652 Share Posted May 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, twangster said: On a bus. Maybe later. LoL — I’ll be on the Helipad for our sail out around 3 PM (1500 my time). No binocular’s but have a little zoom on my iPhone’s camera. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted May 3, 2023 #653 Share Posted May 3, 2023 48 minutes ago, DaKahuna said: LoL — I’ll be on the Helipad for our sail out around 3 PM (1500 my time). No binocular’s but have a little zoom on my iPhone’s camera. 🙂 There are these little toy binoculars in the cabin. Gotta head down now before it's getting too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted May 3, 2023 #654 Share Posted May 3, 2023 OMG I will pass on that Helipad nonsense. Not standing in that line and wait until everbody climbed up that little stairwell. Will be on the sundeck instead. 🙂 They must have invited half the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted May 3, 2023 #655 Share Posted May 3, 2023 ** Health Update ** Captains Announcement that “more passengers with covid-19 are onboard and they’re well looked after”. Guests are encouraged to wear masks at the theatre and casino. So much for just preparing for a DPH inspection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted May 3, 2023 #656 Share Posted May 3, 2023 hope you can say safe and healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted May 3, 2023 Author #657 Share Posted May 3, 2023 I hope everyone can stay healthy and safe. Thus far we are both doing well. 1 hour ago, Fly and Sail said: OMG I will pass on that Helipad nonsense. Not standing in that line and wait until everbody climbed up that little stairwell. Will be on the sundeck instead. 🙂 They must have invited half the ship. Yes, turns out all Retreat guest and I guess Captains Club members were invited. I expressed my amazement at how crowded it was to the Retreat Concierges. They said the CC had approached them with a story about having not been able to have a HeliPad sailing this cruise. I told them that I knew at least one guest who this was their second, the first being a Captain’s Club event. The Retreat Manager was standing there when I made this comment. 🙂. Oh well, other than it being a lot more crowded that I liked, it was a fun event. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted May 3, 2023 #658 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Came back to my cabin and laundry has been returned. They didn't follow written and verbal instructions to let it AIR DRY, instead, they threw it all in a tumble dryer. Filling out damage claim forms as I'm typing this. Welcome to the wonderful world of Celebrity. Good times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted May 3, 2023 #659 Share Posted May 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Fly and Sail said: Came back to my cabin and laundry has been returned. They didn't follow written and verbal instructions to let it AIR DRY, instead, they threw it all in a tumble dryer. Filling out damage claim forms as I'm typing this. Welcome to the wonderful world of Celebrity. Good times! I am sorry to hear that. My understanding was the helipad was full of people today and so Celebrity couldn't use the clothes line 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted May 3, 2023 #660 Share Posted May 3, 2023 28 minutes ago, DaKahuna said: Yes, turns out all Retreat guest and I guess Captains Club members were invited. I expressed my amazement at how crowded it was to the Retreat Concierges. They said the CC had approached them with a story about having not been able to have a HeliPad sailing this cruise. I told them that I knew at least one guest who this was their second, the first being a Captain’s Club event. The Retreat Manager was standing there when I made this comment. 🙂. Oh well, other than it being a lot more crowded that I liked, it was a fun event. That was definitely a completely made up story. While my invite for our departure day from FLL said it's an Aqua Class invite I talked to at least two couples who were neither Retreat or Aqua/Concierge guests. Today's departure was beautiful from the sunset bar, catching a last glimpse of land before going back to reality (LAX). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted May 3, 2023 #661 Share Posted May 3, 2023 1 minute ago, mahdnc said: I am sorry to hear that. My understanding was the helipad was full of people today and so Celebrity couldn't use the clothes line That excuse doesn't count, the bag must have been back by the time the event started. I have some backup stuff and just ordered some clothing items to be delivered to my UPS store for pickup on Saturday. At least my bag will be lighter upon disembarkation as it makes no sense to carry that stuff anymore. 🤣 Unless I shrink by 40% which is unlikely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTShaker Posted May 3, 2023 #662 Share Posted May 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, Fly and Sail said: That was definitely a completely made up story. While my invite for our departure day from FLL said it's an Aqua Class invite I talked to at least two couples who were neither Retreat or Aqua/Concierge guests. Today's departure was beautiful from the sunset bar, catching a last glimpse of land before going back to reality (LAX). Well, with the lack of verifying eligibility for any attendees, the helipad was a free-for-all so to speak. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted May 3, 2023 #663 Share Posted May 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Fly and Sail said: ** Health Update ** Captains Announcement that “more passengers with covid-19 are onboard and they’re well looked after”. Guests are encouraged to wear masks at the theatre and casino. So much for just preparing for a DPH inspection. The food service protocols are in place for the USPH, masks & hand sanitizers for the airborne virus it probably comes down to the same things—precautions in crowded areas where germs can spread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted May 3, 2023 #664 Share Posted May 3, 2023 1 minute ago, RTShaker said: Well, with the lack of verifying eligibility for any attendees, the helipad was a free-for-all so to speak. True - but they actually received an invite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted May 3, 2023 #665 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Just now, cruisestitch said: The food service protocols are in place for the USPH, Oceanview Cafe is back to normal service. This was just instituted temporarily for yesterday's lunch after a covid scare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted May 3, 2023 Author #666 Share Posted May 3, 2023 16 minutes ago, Fly and Sail said: Came back to my cabin and laundry has been returned. They didn't follow written and verbal instructions to let it AIR DRY, instead, they threw it all in a tumble dryer. Filling out damage claim forms as I'm typing this. Welcome to the wonderful world of Celebrity. Good times! Damn, sorry to hear that. We’ve never asked for any special handling on our free laundry service. Used it twice so far. My white t-shirts came back a little darker, according to my wife. But she says it always works out when she uses bleach at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted May 3, 2023 #667 Share Posted May 3, 2023 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Fly and Sail said: Came back to my cabin and laundry has been returned. They didn't follow written and verbal instructions to let it AIR DRY, instead, they threw it all in a tumble dryer. Filling out damage claim forms as I'm typing this. Welcome to the wonderful world of Celebrity. Good times! How and where do you expect Celebrity's laundry to have enough room to air dry laundry? We've sent out a lot of laundry and except for a missing pair of briefs, and a small hole in the sleeve of a very old sweater never had a problem. Edited May 3, 2023 by CHEZMARYLOU 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted May 3, 2023 #668 Share Posted May 3, 2023 10 minutes ago, CHEZMARYLOU said: How and where do you expect Celebrity's laundry to have enough room to air dry laundry? We've sent out a lot of laundry and except for a missing pair of briefs, and a small hole in the sleeve of a very old sweater never had a problem. I obviously checked before and was told it's not a problem. It was then written on the form. According to management, they do it all the time. Not my first rodeo either, so this is on them. Same as any other dry cleaner or laundry service, if they can't provide a service, just refuse it, and it's no big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moochi Posted May 4, 2023 #669 Share Posted May 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Fly and Sail said: 🤣 Unless I shrink by 40% which is unlikely. I'm so sorry to hear what happened to your laundry. The big bold wish probably won't com true, unless they move one of the Peloton bikes in front of Fu Dao Le. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted May 4, 2023 #670 Share Posted May 4, 2023 51 minutes ago, Moochi said: I'm so sorry to hear what happened to your laundry. The big bold wish probably won't com true, unless they move one of the Peloton bikes in front of Fu Dao Le. No more gambling for me. I reached a sufficient amount of points, and the stupidity with Blue Chip Club is that I have to book something based on this cruise's activity before the next cruise is going to erase it. Downside: I'm going on the Solstice next Friday, and the ship takes several days to submit the data. As far as my shrinking is concerned, I had a light lunch and very light dinner at OVC as the menu at BLU didn't look appealing tonight. Save the calories for the chocolate cake. 👻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted May 4, 2023 Author #671 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Tonight’s Food Porn Dinner in Luminae Amuse Bouche. - layered cheese and prosciutto Starters / Appetizers Grilled Octopus — I had it last night but was so anxious to eat it I did not get a picture. Classic shrimp cocktail — again with extra horseradish My DW had French Onion sour and I ordered the Clam Chowder from the MDR menu For our main course we both chose the rack of pork - interesting make for a port chop huh.. It was delicious .. Dessert — Vanilla Baba for the DW And the Dulce de Leche Ganache for me An important update. I mentioned earlier that we were considering having lunch tomorrow or the next day in the MDR. I’ve since looked at the MDR and have decided that instead of sitting in the MDR, we are going to have the MDR items served to us in Luminae. I know we have eaten a few MDR items so far this cruise but my DW much prefers the ambiance of Luminae over the MDR and Happy Wife == Happy Life so you can guess what we are going to be doing Thursday and Friday. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted May 4, 2023 #672 Share Posted May 4, 2023 8 hours ago, DaKahuna said: Tonight’s Food Porn Dinner in Luminae Amuse Bouche. - layered cheese and prosciutto Starters / Appetizers Grilled Octopus — I had it last night but was so anxious to eat it I did not get a picture. Classic shrimp cocktail — again with extra horseradish My DW had French Onion sour and I ordered the Clam Chowder from the MDR menu For our main course we both chose the rack of pork - interesting make for a port chop huh.. It was delicious .. Dessert — Vanilla Baba for the DW And the Dulce de Leche Ganache for me An important update. I mentioned earlier that we were considering having lunch tomorrow or the next day in the MDR. I’ve since looked at the MDR and have decided that instead of sitting in the MDR, we are going to have the MDR items served to us in Luminae. I know we have eaten a few MDR items so far this cruise but my DW much prefers the ambiance of Luminae over the MDR and Happy Wife == Happy Life so you can guess what we are going to be doing Thursday and Friday. Your wife is absolutely correct. As long as you can get MDR items in the serenity of Luminae, there is absolutely no reason to frequent the MDR. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted May 4, 2023 #673 Share Posted May 4, 2023 On 5/3/2023 at 9:35 AM, Fly and Sail said: If you have a rather large amount of non-refundable OBC it's actually a very good way to distribute it without having to deal with the casino to cash it out or buy merchandise on board. With the room steward it's easy and discrete to give some extra tip but I don't like handing out cash at restaurants and other areas all over the ship. I don't need that personal "feel good touch" as long as the individual gets the award assigned. we bring cash.. most of our OBC goes to the spa. as long as it's optional glad it is helpful to some guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted May 4, 2023 #674 Share Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) 16 hours ago, Fly and Sail said: I obviously checked before and was told it's not a problem. It was then written on the form. According to management, they do it all the time. Not my first rodeo either, so this is on them. Same as any other dry cleaner or laundry service, if they can't provide a service, just refuse it, and it's no big deal. we never send anything we cant afford to lose or have ruined..been lucky! mostly we send a bag of whites..socks tees, undies..and a bag of kick around darks Edited May 4, 2023 by hcat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fly and Sail Posted May 4, 2023 #675 Share Posted May 4, 2023 21 minutes ago, hcat said: we never send anything we cant afford to lose or have ruined..been lucky! mostly we send a bag of whites..socks tees, undies..and a bag of kick around darks I didn't send anything of high value. T-Shirts, Polo Shirts, Shorts, and one Jeans. Can replace all of it easily. I'm off on Solstice next so my options to have a bag full of clean clothes are rather limited. It's either ship laundry or wash it myself at a hotel that *might* have a laundry machine in the room/common area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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