Visions of Sugarplums - Live from Vision of Seas 12/22/23 to 12/30/23

[Sunshine3601]

6 minutes ago, Coralc said:

Hmmmm. NO. 🤣 It looks unfinished.

That's what I'm thinking too!  I would have to ask room steward

[Coralc]

19 minutes ago, Rubyfisch said:

Any thoughts on what this towel animal is? I'm thinking maybe a rabbit ...

 

Maybe put it on your chair or couch just like that and s/he will finish it for you tomorrow. Maybe they were called away or something. 😊

[Rubyfisch]

I've clearly fallen behind ... 

 

Back to yesterday, we went up to watch sail away. There were quite a few pier runners ... Grand Bahama would probably not be my choice for a place to do independent excursions, given the distances, but everyone made it back and left on time, so it's all good.

 

Here are some port pictures:

 

 

 

 

 

[Rubyfisch]

More sail away pictures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Rubyfisch]

Pilot boat photos:

 

 

 

 

 

Pilot boat video (not sure if this will work):

 

 

 

[Rubyfisch]

Sunset:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Rubyfisch]

So, I'm from Boston, and have lived there most of my life. But. I spent two years in Texas. There, I developed a real affinity for country music, and an understanding of Texas county music (which is a different style than mainstream country). I have so many happy memories of being with my friends from Texas, sitting and listening to live music, having been kissed by the sun and drinking Shiner on bar patios. Obviously, there was no Shiner last night, but the show otherwise transported me back to that. 

 

It was an an acoustic set from Tim Rushlow, who was in Little Texas. 

 

 

 

 

 

[Rubyfisch]

Dinner was Caribbean night - there were different bits and pieces I wanted from different dishes, but nothing I really wanted all of, so I went to Windjammer to get plantains and dumplings and such before the show, and then soup and salad in the MDR.

 

Tofu and avocado salad (this was so good):

 

 

French onion soup:

 

 

Vegan brownie (this is good, but it needs ice cream):

 

[Rubyfisch]

After dinner, I went to the Perfect Couple. I've never been before, and it's okay, but the sixth floor space makes it very hard to see.

 

I called it an early night after that.

[Engineroom Snipe]

1 hour ago, Rubyfisch said:

After dinner, I went to the Perfect Couple. I've never been before, and it's okay, but the sixth floor space makes it very hard to see.

 

I called it an early night after that.

Your pictures and commentary are fabulous. Thank you for taking us with you on your journey.

[Rubyfisch]

It's been a rainy, rocky day ... You know it's trouble when these are out ....

 

[Rubyfisch]

I woke up and went to breakfast in Windjammer (try the Indian breakfast food - it's fantastic). After hanging out for a bit, it was time for water aerobics (which I really quite enjoy) and some time in the hot tub. I was overwhelmed by the line for the MDR, so that a no. I had lunch at Park Cafe - the corn chowder and panini were quick good, although the panini could have used longer. Some dessert from Windjammer and an ice cream cone rounded out the day.

 

[Rubyfisch]

The only sun we saw all day ....

 

[Rubyfisch]

I always make it a tradition to spend my non-refundable onboard credit on a piece of sterling silver jewelry. I wear what I previously bought frequently, and it makes me smile.

 

This was today's acquisition:

 

 

And here it is with the other pieces I brought with me. The ring is from either my trip on Freedom for Christmas 2017 or to Bermuda in October of 2018. The necklace is from Last Christmas on Enchantment:

 

 

[Rubyfisch]

I still had onboard credit (this was refundable, but I still prefer to use it), so I picked up a couple of T-shirts that were bright and colorful:

 

[Rubyfisch]

Not quite time to get ready, but my dress for the second formal night (because when else can I re-wear a bridesmaid dress in public ...)

 

 

And with the jewelry:

 

 

[Rubyfisch]

Windjammer investigations.

 

This is the polenta they used to have on the first night menu, before the last menu change:

 

 

And I think these are the MDR desserts from the Italian menu, which we aren't having:

 

[Rubyfisch]

I went to see Boogie Wonderland, which was a fun 70s production show.

 

@jodiwinn - I tried to get as many pictures with who I think is your son in them:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[jodiwinn]

7 minutes ago, Rubyfisch said:

I went to see Boogie Wonderland, which was a fun 70s production show.

 

@jodiwinn - I tried to get as many pictures with who I think is your son in them:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You are amazing!! Thank you so much!!!

[Rubyfisch]

8 minutes ago, jodiwinn said:

You are amazing!! Thank you so much!!!

Did I succeed?

[jodiwinn]

1 minute ago, Rubyfisch said:

Did I succeed?

You did!! These will definitely hold me over until I see him in person in March. Thanks so much!!!

[GW248]

Hi @Rubyfisch we have loved your review!  Do you know if they will be on next cruise, and the guy from TX?

 

2 hours ago, jodiwinn said:

You did!! These will definitely hold me over until I see him in person in March. Thanks so much!!!

 

[Rubyfisch]

16 hours ago, GW248 said:

Hi @Rubyfisch we have loved your review!  Do you know if they will be on next cruise, and the guy from TX?

 

 

I don't think so

[Rubyfisch]

Gah ... I'm so behind.

 

Dinner last night was the standard second formal night menu.

 

Vidalia onion tart (which is good, but also, let's be real, it's a quiche...).

 

French onion soup (which is always good):

 

 

Chicken Marsala (this was ... Not my favorite):

 

 

Warm chocolate cake (I asked for more ice cream - my preferred ice cream to cake ratio is about 2 to 1):

 

[Rubyfisch]

Last sunrise at sea:

 

 

Pre-breakfast location: