LIVE Thanksgiving Review Nieuw Statendam Rome -> FLL My First Transatlantic Nov 26 - Dec 10 🦃

[Haljo1935]

Today's Daily; apologies if I already shared.

[Haljo1935]

Why is it wearing always smile when we receive an invitation? Even if we know 500 or mor of our besties received the same, we still channel our inner 6 yo and jump for 😂 

We missed the first wine tasting, so happy to see it come around again.

Also missed the Mariners reception, so tickled to see this invite. I rearranged some PG lunches so we could attend these.

[Haljo1935]

After drunk walking (come on - you know you do it, too! Keeping a death-grip on the handrail as your feet go one direction while everything north of your waist goes another with the ship swaying to-and-fro and voices from some unknown location heard asking "are we gonna flip over?") the last 2 nights, kinda nice to see super calm waters. 

This is Starboard in the Lido, very near the aft elevators.

[BetsyS.]

Thanks for all your updates and beautiful pictures. I'm glad your seas are super calm now. 😊

[Haljo1935]

As promised, here's a picture showing the updated elevator map with Library and Hang 10 (family game room) that still includes the casino staircase.

Hmmm?🫣🤔

[Haljo1935]

15 minutes ago, BetsyS. said:

Thanks for all your updates and beautiful pictures. I'm glad your seas are super calm now. 😊

Hey, look - 2 crackers for the wine tasting, lol!

[BetsyS.]

That is so pitiful! Even if they don't want small packs of crackers in plastic, the kitchen should get large containers of crackers and distribute them. 

[Haljo1935]

Sommelier Michelle says approx 800+ 4*, 5* and PC Mariners onboard so they split the invites into 3 groups. That's a lot of loyalty!!

Robert is from PG teaching us about our first white wine, which is 13.5%, $40/bottle. Says enjoy it w/spicy white cheese.

He's also presenting the next fruity floral white Italian, $49/bottle. As he talks about its smooth balance, the person behind me begins a coughing fit. Robert may not approve of the reaction, lol 🫣

 

Now he's moving on to the 1st red, a ruby red also from Italy. Medium body, he says; quick to stain a white cloth, I say. Not sold by the bottle here, but it is about $44/bottle (?)

 

Next up is a red aged in a stainless still barrel, not oak. But then he says it is available from an oak barrel  - anyone but me confused? 15.5%, $49/bottle, highly recommended from Piedmont region (?) He had to read the label then took a long pause, but we'll go with it, cuz we're versatile like the wine 🤭

 

Oh geez "red wine is opposite the white wine." Thanks, Dr Obvious (no offense intended).

 

Pair fruity wine w/salty foods.

 

Faster legs = lower alcohol level, says Robert.

 

If you'd like to enjoy the sparkling / champagne tasting, it's $39 - sign up here. Next wine tasting is also $39 for 17 (!) unlimited tastings or until you can no longer move on your own, lol. Enjoy while conversing w/your fellow winos!!

Thank you!

[FLCruiser97]

Oh Boy! Orange Party tonight. Have you had any other nights that suggest a certain dress, like a white night or a Caribbean night dress?

[Haljo1935]

2 hours ago, FLCruiser97 said:

Oh Boy! Orange Party tonight. Have you had any other nights that suggest a certain dress, like a white night or a Caribbean night dress?

We have not - this is it.

Still a few items available outside the perfume shop to purchase for those who need something. 

They're starting to set up in BB King's and the Photog has the backdrop ready.

[dobiemom]

@Haljo1935 Ques about the Thermal Suite:  Does it have a “lift” to get a wheelchair user into the thermal pool/hot tub? TIA! 😘

[ksmaxey]

television has been reset twice today.  right now the only thing that works is power and volume.  can’t even watch live tv.  front desk says the problem is fleet wide 

[Haljo1935]

12 minutes ago, ksmaxey said:

television has been reset twice today.  right now the only thing that works is power and volume.  can’t even watch live tv.  front desk says the problem is fleet wide 

We just started a movie - it is working fine.

[Haljo1935]

9 hours ago, ksmaxey said:

television has been reset twice today.  right now the only thing that works is power and volume.  can’t even watch live tv.  front desk says the problem is fleet wide 

TV froze last night after switching channel to the bow cam. This morning, we turned it on and it's working again. 

[Haljo1935]

Good morning, Sea Day! Sunrise over the Atlantic as seen from my balcony. 

 

 

 

 

We will attend our first ever tree lighting at sea today!

 

 

Edited December 5, 2023 by Haljo1935
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[HappyInVan]

47 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said:

TV froze last night after switching channel to the bow cam. This morning, we turned it on and it's working again. 

 

 

Me too. Four times in 8 days. 

[cruisemom42]

13 hours ago, dobiemom said:

@Haljo1935 Ques about the Thermal Suite:  Does it have a “lift” to get a wheelchair user into the thermal pool/hot tub? TIA! 😘

Yes, it does.

[Haljo1935]

On 12/3/2023 at 5:55 PM, POA1 said:

Are the Christmas holiday drinks on the bar menus yet? We did the holiday mixology class during our Christmas cruise on the Zuiderdam in 2018.

Hey hey, @POA1 Ocean Bar has holiday menu out this morning. I will continue to check other bars.

[LouChamp]

Aloha. Thoroughly enjoying your posts and pictures. Have been blessed to sail several Christmas and Hanukkah voyages. They are so special. Not only with family but the festive spirit, mass and services at sea, special events and dinners (love the goose lol) and santa arriving by lifeboat! Memories to cherish! All blessings 

[ksmaxey]

Christmas music playing this morning 

Edited December 5, 2023 by ksmaxey

[Haljo1935]

Is it just me or do others also wish people would not use the elevators and decor as resting areas for their spent food and vessels?🤔

In other words, please don't leave your dirty dishes in the floor at an elevator or in a planter. Thank you!🙄

 

I think Deck 5 has a resident slob.

[Haljo1935]

8 minutes ago, ksmaxey said:

Christmas music playing this morning 

Yes - it is so lovely!!

[dobiemom]

2 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said:

Is it just me or do others also wish people would not use the elevators and decor as resting areas for their spent food and vessels?🤔

In other words, please don't leave your dirty dishes in the floor at an elevator or in a planter. Thank you!🙄

 

 

I think Deck 5 has a resident slob.

Sheesh. 😳 What is wrong with people? 😡 

[POA1]

45 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said:

Hey hey, @POA1 Ocean Bar has holiday menu out this morning. I will continue to check other bars.

Thanks. You've saved Christmas! 🎄🎅

[Haljo1935]

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