Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #301 Share Posted December 25, 2023 On Deck for a Cause is the 26th; sign up forms delivered last night. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ottahand7 Posted December 25, 2023 #302 Share Posted December 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: Smooth waters as seen from the Lido lunch table. And lunch. The chicken salad (eaten w/o the bun) was very onion forward. I find their chicken and tuna salad for sandwiches are excellent. I don't eat the bread either so I would ask for it on a plate and would enjoy it on my salad . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #303 Share Posted December 25, 2023 3 hours ago, ldog said: We were on the Zaandam on Christmas last year. They had goose on the menu. It was one of the best meals I’ve ever had on a ship. I hope you get a chance to try it. It's on tonight's menu. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nattyg1723 Posted December 25, 2023 #304 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Chocolate yule log 🤤 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #305 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Time to play a little catch up (no, not ketchup like the condiment - catch up like I'm behind in posting due to the fabulous send off I had). So, here are the first 4 days of Dailies, bringing us current. 🤞Please, Santa, all I want for Christmas (as of now, anyway) is for these to load in the correct order...🫣 Plus 2 extra bonus items, cuz it's the season of gift giving 😉 Tree lighting ceremony program Entertainment Guide - I've not seen one of these before; I like it. 15 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #306 Share Posted December 25, 2023 7 minutes ago, Nattyg1723 said: Chocolate yule log 🤤 Sounds yummy doesn't it? Have you had one? That's my backup if I don't like the bread pudding. Server last night did not gush about the bread pudding, so we'll see. If you tell me you've had the yule log & it's awesome, I'll switch right now!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted December 25, 2023 #307 Share Posted December 25, 2023 I have pre purchased the spa pass for our January 30th 18 day Hawaii cruise and I plan on using it regularly...oh those heated lounges, steam room, and therapy pool here I come with my Kindle. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #308 Share Posted December 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said: I have pre purchased the spa pass for our January 30th 18 day Hawaii cruise and I plan on using it regularly...oh those heated lounges, steam room, and therapy pool here I come with my Kindle. Yes, it's wonderful! I am there 2x/day and would probably sleep there if they didn't kick me out, lol. The loungers against the far wall do not get as warm as the ones in the middle. I haven't used the ones nearest the door yet, so I can't speak to their warmth level. Those have reading lights. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nattyg1723 Posted December 25, 2023 #309 Share Posted December 25, 2023 22 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said: Sounds yummy doesn't it? Have you had one? That's my backup if I don't like the bread pudding. Server last night did not gush about the bread pudding, so we'll see. If you tell me you've had the yule log & it's awesome, I'll switch right now!! Unfortunately I have not! But if I was in your shoes I would definitely get it 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #310 Share Posted December 25, 2023 28 minutes ago, Nattyg1723 said: Unfortunately I have not! But if I was in your shoes I would definitely get it 😉 Ok, well stand by for an update - heading out to dinner now. I wish i could see it. A little picture preview of each dessert would be nice. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 0106 Posted December 25, 2023 #311 Share Posted December 25, 2023 55 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said: Entertainment Guide Thank you for all the detail you have provided. Based on this guide, the “Enrichment” talks are given be the Cruise & Travel director. Are these the “canned” HAL presentations? Does she have any actual knowledge about the subject or is she just reading from a script? Can these presentations be viewed in your cabin TV? Are they recorded so they could be viewed later on your TV? How are the Hawaiian ambassador activities? My niece made a Yule log for our dessert tonight. Beautiful and delicious, especially if you like chocolate. (Besides, you can get bread pudding every day.) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #312 Share Posted December 25, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: Ok, well stand by for an update - heading out to dinner now. I wish i could see it. A little picture preview of each dessert would be nice. @Nattyg1723 @0106 Ta-da - I give to you the Chocolate Yule Log as presented on the Koningsdam. Edited December 25, 2023 by Haljo1935 Typo 17 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #313 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Dinner tonight was good; service (once again) was slow. 2 people had the goose - they really enjoyed it, 1 had the Morimoto lobster 🦞 & said it was the best lobster she's had on a ship and one of the best she's ever had. I had the pork belly. They brought out the best napkin rings Ate the small piece of pork belly, gave the large piece away Cherry Almond Bread Pudding was more like flan - it was really good; 3 (of 7) at our table had it. Chocolate Yule Log 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #314 Share Posted December 25, 2023 3 hours ago, 0106 said: Thank you for all the detail you have provided. Based on this guide, the “Enrichment” talks are given be the Cruise & Travel director. Are these the “canned” HAL presentations? Does she have any actual knowledge about the subject or is she just reading from a script? Can these presentations be viewed in your cabin TV? Are they recorded so they could be viewed later on your TV? How are the Hawaiian ambassador activities? ...(Besides, you can get bread pudding every day.) The Enrichment Talks I've been to have been presented by Olga Stavrakis, PhD. I haven't been to all of them - the ones I have gone to are marked in purple. I assume she's done the others, but cannot say for sure based on the way they're listed. The Cruise & Travel Dir is giving the port talks (very much canned - she reads them). Dr Stavrakis reads from a prepared presentation, but seems to be comfortable w/the material although she does not take questions. It's really like attending a history class lecture. I just assumed she put them together and is doing them because she's an expert (she has a PhD in anthropology). I have not seen them listed on the TV and don't think you can see them if you miss the presentation. The Hawaiian ambassador events that I've walked past have been well attended, but I haven't made it to any yet - schedule conflict, too many choices 🫣 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #315 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Theater is filling up in anticipation of the "Sounds of the Season" 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #316 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Santa Claus 🎅 is coming to town. Well, he's really coming to sea - he'll be here 10am tomorrow morning!! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #317 Share Posted December 25, 2023 (edited) Now setting up for Midnight Mass. Edited December 25, 2023 by Haljo1935 Additional comment 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouChamp Posted December 25, 2023 #318 Share Posted December 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Haljo1935 said: Now setting up for Midnight Mass. Aloha. Nothing compares to Christmas Mass at Sea. Have a blessed Christmas 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Nickelpenny Posted December 25, 2023 #319 Share Posted December 25, 2023 9 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: Sounds yummy doesn't it? Have you had one? That's my backup if I don't like the bread pudding. Server last night did not gush about the bread pudding, so we'll see. If you tell me you've had the yule log & it's awesome, I'll switch right now!! I had the Yule log last night and it was scrumptious! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SonuvaBeach Posted December 25, 2023 #320 Share Posted December 25, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: Santa Claus 🎅 is coming to town. Well, he's really coming to sea - he'll be here 10am tomorrow morning!! MERRY CHRISTMAS, Haljo1935!!! and thank you for all the information..and photos!! Edited December 25, 2023 by SonuvaBeach 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nattyg1723 Posted December 25, 2023 #321 Share Posted December 25, 2023 9 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: @Nattyg1723 @0106 Ta-da - I give to you the Chocolate Yule Log as presented on the Koningsdam. Dang that looks sooooo good!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #322 Share Posted December 25, 2023 27 minutes ago, Nattyg1723 said: Dang that looks sooooo good!! It was pretty scrumptious! Merry Christmas! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted December 25, 2023 Author #323 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Merry Christmas ☃️ 🎄 🎅 Bow Cam view Aft Cam view 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BetsyS. Posted December 25, 2023 #324 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Merry Christmas to you, your fellow passengers and the crew! 🥂😊 Thanks for all your reports and pictures. Food looks great. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nattyg1723 Posted December 25, 2023 #325 Share Posted December 25, 2023 25 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said: It was pretty scrumptious! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas to you! Or more fitting, mele kalikimaka! 🎄🎄 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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