oaktreerb Posted September 7, 2023 #151 Share Posted September 7, 2023 12 hours ago, LAFFNVEGAS said: We actually stayed out a bit later tonight lol, after dinner we went to the Rolling Stone Lounge and watched the Game Show The Game of Love, it was pretty funny, then we stayed and watched the first set of Days of Disco music. It is always fun people watching 😃 We left just before the Orange Party but let me say many were dressed in Orange and even some in costumes. One person had a big pumpkin costume and the other was a blow up orange horse 😂 Several were dressed head to toe in Orange. It has been a few years since I had seen the Orange Party and had not realized what it had grown into. I guess I need to be more prepared for our December cruise. It sounds like the Orange Party is finally gaining favor with HAL cruisers, much like Club Orange! It has taken awhile for Club Orange to catch on with long time Mariners. I have noticed that the Orange Party has become more and more popular on our most recent cruises! Love the idea of the pumpkin and orange horse (and they were passengers?). We’ll be in a NS on the Westerdam to Alaska next year. I’m enjoying your review. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted September 7, 2023 #152 Share Posted September 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Himself said: Sitka is a great town. I always like stpping there. i hope to get back sometime. I think it's my favorite Alaska port. So NOT touristy--no Diamonds International, etc. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted September 7, 2023 #153 Share Posted September 7, 2023 38 minutes ago, 3rdGenCunarder said: I think it's my favorite Alaska port. So NOT touristy--no Diamonds International, etc. I wish more ships went there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happywandering Posted September 7, 2023 #154 Share Posted September 7, 2023 1 hour ago, 3rdGenCunarder said: I think it's my favorite Alaska port. So NOT touristy--no Diamonds International, etc. &1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted September 7, 2023 Author #155 Share Posted September 7, 2023 3 hours ago, oaktreerb said: It sounds like the Orange Party is finally gaining favor with HAL cruisers, much like Club Orange! It has taken awhile for Club Orange to catch on with long time Mariners. I have noticed that the Orange Party has become more and more popular on our most recent cruises! Love the idea of the pumpkin and orange horse (and they were passengers?). We’ll be in a NS on the Westerdam to Alaska next year. I’m enjoying your review. Yes they were definitely passengers. Many wearing Orange Hats and orange beads. It’s starting to look like a convention where people dress up in costumes. Also the shop on board are selling Orange stuff like bow ties, belts scarfs and beads. while I did not buy any logo wear this time Tom did but I found out that HAL has gone back to the vendor that ran the shops previously called Starboard and they got rid of Duffreys. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momatibm Posted September 7, 2023 #156 Share Posted September 7, 2023 I am glad to see you back. I too aspire to 5 stars but don't think I will make it. I haven't been able to sail since 2019. But am working on it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted September 8, 2023 Author #157 Share Posted September 8, 2023 It’s Thursday night and time to play What’s for Dinner tonight on the Holland America Westerdam, What would you be ordering? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BetsyS. Posted September 8, 2023 #158 Share Posted September 8, 2023 I'll have Cosmopolitan, chop chop salad, petite beef tender, chocolate delight cake, iced tea. Thanks for posting menu! Good variety - something for everyone! 😊 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted September 8, 2023 #159 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Chicken Cordon Bleu Lemon Meringue Cheesecake 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodworker&knitter Posted September 8, 2023 #160 Share Posted September 8, 2023 I’ll have Seafood & Artichoke, Beef tenderloin with leeks & bacon, decaf cappuccino with a cookie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted September 8, 2023 #161 Share Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, LAFFNVEGAS said: It’s Thursday night and time to play What’s for Dinner tonight on the Holland America Westerdam, What would you be ordering? I'll play - pass on the drinks, just water w/lemon tonight. French onion soup, Ceasar salad, Chicken cordon bleu sub green beans for the peas (love that HAL will do that), finishing w/lemon meringue cheesecake w/blueberry sauce (the bluerries pulled me in). Yummy - thanks for having me over! Edited September 8, 2023 by Haljo1935 Typo 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted September 8, 2023 #162 Share Posted September 8, 2023 I have yet to make up my mind on all the dinner menus you’ve posted! I think I’ll be in trouble in November as I’ll have no choice but to pick something, lol. It all looks so good. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchip Posted September 8, 2023 #163 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Salmon chowder and the Hake. No dessert tonight. This is fun and different! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjust4fun Posted September 8, 2023 #164 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Carpaccio, cordon blue and the cheesecake… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted September 8, 2023 #165 Share Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) Seafood and Articoke en Bouchee, Salmon Chowder, Eggplant Cannelloni Parmigiano. Yum! DH: same, except the Hake. Edited September 8, 2023 by SilvertoGold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madera1 Posted September 8, 2023 #166 Share Posted September 8, 2023 I would order the chowder and the short ribs. No dessert! Maybe a Bailey’s 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BetsyS. Posted September 8, 2023 #167 Share Posted September 8, 2023 SilvertoGold - the eggplant cannelloni parmigiano was my 2nd choice - a close 2nd. I bet it's good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durangoscots Posted September 8, 2023 #168 Share Posted September 8, 2023 chop salad and chicken cordon blue. Fruit plate maybe.... although I think I would be pretty full. Susan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BetsyS. Posted September 8, 2023 #169 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Have a great day in Ketchikan tomorrow! 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted September 8, 2023 Author #170 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Just now, BetsyS. said: Have a great day in Ketchikan tomorrow! 😊 Thanks, we have an early morning with a shore excursion at 8:30 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted September 8, 2023 Author #171 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Ok for what we ordered, I had the Seafood and Artickoe starter which was delicious, then Short Rib Stroganoff again very good and the Opera Cake. We also each had Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling Tom skipped the starter but had the Filet and Lobster with Baked Potato and they brought him a large plate of carrots, then he had a Hot Fudge Sundae 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieKIslandGirl Posted September 8, 2023 #172 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Caesar salad, no anchovies thank you, stroganoff, and lemon cheesecake w/o blueberries. And those yummy looking carrots. Thanks for doing this. It’s fun! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted September 8, 2023 Author #173 Share Posted September 8, 2023 After dinner this evening we went to the Ocean Bar and each had a drink then got to see the Trio Third Avenue West perform. They were good for a light Jazz background music. Then we headed to the MainStage for the first performance of a very funny Comedian by the name of Alycia Cooper. She was quite good 👍🏻 Tomorrow will be an early morning since we actually have a shore excursion Waterfront and Wildlife Cruise. Hopefully will see some form of wildlife life since so far have not seen anything which is very odd for us when coming to Alaska. Signing off for the night. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted September 8, 2023 #174 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Am very late to dinner, but Smoked Salmon Chowder, Roasted Leg of Lamb, and Opera Cake. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted September 8, 2023 #175 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Caesar Salad, New York Striploin, and Bannana Crisp a la mode, Roy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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