Welly9 Posted February 16 #251 Share Posted February 16 34 minutes ago, DandDM said: Thanks for the suggestion! Good or bad, will be flying back in a few days so will give that a try! 👍 also you are a Old Fashioned drinker, so another suggestion, MM is good, Woodford too, Bullit Bourbon is good, but these can sweeten the drink more, try for a test, Bullit Rye (not sure if they will have it on board though) or Crown Royal Rye. Now when you get to Vegas, fave spot to eat is Bavettes at the Park, also as it may, best Old Fashions, ask for Garth, tell him Eddie sent you and to make is world famous, he makes his own Simple Syrup and bitters, its fabulous!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DandDM Posted February 16 Author #252 Share Posted February 16 3 hours ago, Welly9 said: 👍 also you are a Old Fashioned drinker, so another suggestion, MM is good, Woodford too, Bullit Bourbon is good, but these can sweeten the drink more, try for a test, Bullit Rye (not sure if they will have it on board though) or Crown Royal Rye. Now when you get to Vegas, fave spot to eat is Bavettes at the Park, also as it may, best Old Fashions, ask for Garth, tell him Eddie sent you and to make is world famous, he makes his own Simple Syrup and bitters, its fabulous!!! So much good advice! I love Makers Old Fashioned and had a few early in the trip…. Just realized I have not had one since too many that one night last week. They do have Bulliet on board. Will search out Garth next week. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DandDM Posted February 17 Author #253 Share Posted February 17 Champagne tasting was a lot of fun. Enjoyed the other participants and the presentation was good. Had a brut, rose, and a 11year old vintage Moet & Chandon. Also an ‘ice’ wine - which was intentionally served over ice. Learned a new way to open a bottle of bubbly. Thought I had it down, but now I have an excuse to drink some more bottles to perfect the technique. passed by this on a door…. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DandDM Posted February 17 Author #254 Share Posted February 17 After going for a standard lunch, decided to order new things for dinner. Asked the waiter (great guy, Robin) for his recommendations started with a Wedge salad - this was different from the other day with a blue cheese dressing. Realizing that I was kinda hungry, ate it up. Today is lobster day. I love seafood, but have never been a huge fan of lobster (with the disclaimer that all the lobster 🦞 I’ve tried has been on cruise ships). The waiter promised a ‘double’ portion so I tried it. It was ok…I wouldn’t order it again. then Baked Alaska for dessert. I really liked this, two photos: how it is served and the inside. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra36 Posted February 17 #255 Share Posted February 17 Is that bacon on the lobster? Not a big fan of lobster but always looking for an opportunity to eat some bacon. BTW enjoying following you on your journey and thanks for posting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaynay Posted February 17 #256 Share Posted February 17 Just wanted to say I am really enjoying your review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DandDM Posted February 17 Author #257 Share Posted February 17 6 hours ago, zebra36 said: Is that bacon on the lobster? Not a big fan of lobster but always looking for an opportunity to eat some bacon. BTW enjoying following you on your journey and thanks for posting! Yes. Thin and crunchy, but I thought is helped the lobster flavor. 2 hours ago, Jaynay said: Just wanted to say I am really enjoying your review! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DandDM Posted February 17 Author #258 Share Posted February 17 Woke up this morning slightly hung over…tried to be good yesterday so blame the switch from sparking to red wine. Got my act together after a while and hit the track. Placated myself by deciding to only run ten laps. Should have been a pretty good run: ship wasn’t moving, very few people out, and comfortable low 70’s temperature. But I guess I like adversity because even with these conditions, just got in the ten laps and was slow - pace over 11 min. But did it! Some photos from the ship - we are at Coco Cay today. Freedom next to us again. Hanging out the wings and fries place, eating the reward for the run and listening to some music. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 17 #259 Share Posted February 17 On 2/16/2024 at 1:21 PM, Welly9 said: geeze CK will be right beside you on the Grandeur same embarkation day! Who is CK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welly9 Posted February 17 #260 Share Posted February 17 34 minutes ago, ckrobyn said: Who is CK? OH I thought your name here in CC was CK?? Short for Ckrobyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 17 #261 Share Posted February 17 10 minutes ago, Welly9 said: OH I thought your name here in CC was CK?? Short for Ckrobyn Ok, sorry - I get it! You mean I will be docked right beside you in Miami!! Sorry yes, my name is CK on here 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welly9 Posted February 17 #262 Share Posted February 17 1 minute ago, ckrobyn said: Ok, sorry - I get it! You mean I will be docked right beside you in Miami!! Sorry yes, my name is CK on here 😀 Yes, same date week tomorrow yes, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 17 #263 Share Posted February 17 1 minute ago, Welly9 said: Yes, same date week tomorrow yes, Hopefully the forecast is correct and we will have lots of sunshine for sailaway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welly9 Posted February 17 #264 Share Posted February 17 Just now, ckrobyn said: Hopefully the forecast is correct and we will have lots of sunshine for sailaway! funny, I was checking same today too! ;O) Sun cures all! Staying in Fort Laud night before, always do, then uber to Miami...flying in from Detroit, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 17 #265 Share Posted February 17 Just now, Welly9 said: funny, I was checking same today too! ;O) Sun cures all! Staying in Fort Laud night before, always do, then uber to Miami...flying in from Detroit, How long is your cruise and what ports are you visiting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welly9 Posted February 17 #266 Share Posted February 17 Just now, ckrobyn said: How long is your cruise and what ports are you visiting? We've hijacked DandDm posts, lol 10 nts, S Caribb >> San Juan, St Kitts, Barb, st Lucia, Antigua, Dom Rep 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DandDM Posted February 18 Author #267 Share Posted February 18 2 hours ago, Welly9 said: We've hijacked DandDm posts, lol 10 nts, S Caribb >> San Juan, St Kitts, Barb, st Lucia, Antigua, Dom Rep No worries from me…enjoy your cruises!! cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DandDM Posted February 18 Author #268 Share Posted February 18 Relaxing day at Coco Cay. After eating I found a shaded lounger and read/slept for most of the afternoon. The island weather was a lot different than last week. Woke up at one point and realized that my foot was directly in the sun…it’s not bugging me yet, so hope it’s ok and that I won’t have to deal with a sunburn there! Various photos from today: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DandDM Posted February 18 Author #269 Share Posted February 18 (edited) Now packed 😞. Guess I can’t stay here forever! I am planning a post of random thoughts from the cruise, but didn’t get the chance to do it today. Maybe tomorrow. Sunset Dinner. Hamachi Crudu. Had no idea what this was so asked, glad I tried it. Next tuna, one of my favorites from last week and enjoyable again. Finally, Fried rice. As I recalled the serving size of the tuna, wanted something smaller. Waiter threw me for a loop, asking how I wanted my egg…I responded something like, “whatever’s easiest”. This dish was ok, slightly bland. I met a family from Pittsburgh earlier this week and going to meet up with them at Vintages this evening. Edited February 18 by DandDM 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 18 #270 Share Posted February 18 (edited) Thanks for a great Live review. I’m excited to board next week and look forward to my first solo cruise experience. Edited February 18 by ckrobyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DandDM Posted February 18 Author #271 Share Posted February 18 2 hours ago, ckrobyn said: Thanks for a great Live review. I’m excited to board next week and look forward to my first solo cruise experience. You are welcome! I hope you have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DandDM Posted February 18 Author #272 Share Posted February 18 Just closed down Vintages. Maybe not the smartest thing as I have to be out of my stateroom in eight hours, but fun nonetheless. Had a great time with the guests there and bartenders Roman and Sherwin. A lot of thoughts about these cruises (favorable), no doubt currently influenced by the wine they served. More to come tomorrow. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrisonkid Posted February 18 #273 Share Posted February 18 Love the pixs...keep them coming. Also, a side question: are you getting an AM or PM cabin Attendant visit? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DandDM Posted February 18 Author #274 Share Posted February 18 36 minutes ago, Harrisonkid said: Love the pixs...keep them coming. Also, a side question: are you getting an AM or PM cabin Attendant visit? Thanks Thanks! Both…I think that is a suite benefit. Service has been great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DandDM Posted February 18 Author #275 Share Posted February 18 The ship docked the other way today, next cruisers in my cabin will have the water view. But it looks like rain today. Last breakfast in CK. Fruit and Benedict. The Hollandaise had more mustard taste than I’m used to, but it was still good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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