Reflection LIVE 6/21-7/1/24: A Perfect Day for a Suite Girlfriends Getaway

[WrittenOnYourHeart]

I’ve stayed at the Truman Hotel and loved it. A bit off the main drag, but super nice.

 

 https://www.trumanhotel.com

[spammie]

Hands down the best place to stay is the Pier House!  Not cheap but EXCELLENT location.  We love Bagatelle!  Amazing brunch and happy hour!  

[GenerationX]

20 hours ago, MNSails said:

We had Vishal as our Butler in April in a CS.  Interesting to see the difference in treatment on the breakfast set up - he did not deliver ours (some room service guy did) and we got the hospital tray treatment. Overall Vishal responded to requests promptly, but wasn't proactive and certainly didn't offer to do anything we didn't explicitly ask for.  I can't say he was bad, but we had hoped that with the CS the butler service would have been a bit "extra" - we had a butler in our Apex sky suite that was much better in terms of anticipating our wants and delivering in them (late night snacks for my husband and daughter, refilling the mini bar with diet coke and red bull even though we told him we knew it wasn't on the list of included amenities and we didn't expect it, etc.)  I hope our RS cruise service in April of next year is more aligned with that - a few unexpected extras that took the experience to an over the top level. 

 

Enjoy the rest of the trip - looking forward to you getting out to Coco Cay on the next segment as that's on my list for November. 

 

 

Interesting, are we sure we have the same Vishal? My understanding is that in India, Vishal is sort of like “John” is in the US.

 

Just on the ship right now I have Vishal my butler, Vishal my Luminae waiter and Vishal the bartender in Ensemble who makes a really good elderflower fizz.  I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s more than one butler with that name, especially with sailings a couple months apart.

 

I’ve only done 2 celebrity suite sailings but I’d agree with you that the butler service I received in both was more on par with what I get in sky suites.  Just me personally but given the big difference in perks, I always presumed the upcharge you pay from sky suite to celebrity suite  is pretty much just a surcharge for the extra room and veranda square footage and didn’t really see it as me paying for, and thus didn’t expect, a bump up in service.  

 

I’ve also assumed that the butlers assigned to true upper suites are the more experienced ones and get assigned a lower number of suites to serve since upper suites would likely have more service needs (with free specialty dining and laundry being included unlike Celebrity and lower, there’d be more laundry, reservation management, etc.), so they’re more likely to have the skill and, more importantly, the extra time to go above and beyond.  I wouldn’t be surprised though if with Celebrity still ramping the butler program back up to full pre-butler team strength, and the cutbacks generally, even time to do extras for upper suites is getting hard to come by.

 

You make a good point though that even in sky suites, butler service level can be all over the board.  I’ve had everything from a butler who struggled to return my calls and whom I think I only saw twice during the cruise to a handful of butlers who went so far above and beyond that I still remember them in detail off the top of my head years later (shout out to Glenn, Ricky, Elaine and Anastasiia!).

 

In fact, the only time in all my retreat cruises of all levels that I had a butler offer to help with unpacking was in a sky suite.  I declined though because it just felt weird to have someone else doing that for me. 

 

It will be interesting to see what butler  service is like in comparison in my celebrity suite for cruise 3. And what it’s like in our sky suite on Beyond next month.

[MNSails]

1 minute ago, GenerationX said:

Interesting, are we sure we have the same Vishal? My understanding is that in India, Vishal is sort of like “John” is in the US.

 

Maybe I should have said we had "a Vishal" as our butler. 🙂  

[cruisetonowhere10]

13 minutes ago, GenerationX said:

 

 

Interesting, are we sure we have the same Vishal? My understanding is that in India, Vishal is sort of like “John” is in the US.

 

Just on the ship right now I have Vishal my butler, Vishal my Luminae waiter and Vishal the bartender in Ensemble who makes a really good elderflower fizz.  I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s more than one butler with that name, especially with sailings a couple months apart.

 

I’ve only done 2 celebrity suite sailings but I’d agree with you that the butler service I received in both was more on par with what I get in sky suites.  Just me personally but given the big difference in perks, I always presumed the upcharge you pay from sky suite to celebrity suite  is pretty much just a surcharge for the extra room and veranda square footage and didn’t really see it as me paying for, and thus didn’t expect, a bump up in service.  

 

I’ve also assumed that the butlers assigned to true upper suites are the more experienced ones and get assigned a lower number of suites to serve since upper suites would likely have more service needs (with free specialty dining and laundry being included unlike Celebrity and lower, there’d be more laundry, reservation management, etc.), so they’re more likely to have the skill and, more importantly, the extra time to go above and beyond.  I wouldn’t be surprised though if with Celebrity still ramping the butler program back up to full pre-butler team strength, and the cutbacks generally, even time to do extras for upper suites is getting hard to come by.

 

You make a good point though that even in sky suites, butler service level can be all over the board.  I’ve had everything from a butler who struggled to return my calls and whom I think I only saw twice during the cruise to a handful of butlers who went so far above and beyond that I still remember them in detail off the top of my head years later (shout out to Glenn, Ricky, Elaine and Anastasiia!).

 

In fact, the only time in all my retreat cruises of all levels that I had a butler offer to help with unpacking was in a sky suite.  I declined though because it just felt weird to have someone else doing that for me. 

 

It will be interesting to see what butler  service is like in comparison in my celebrity suite for cruise 3. And what it’s like in our sky suite on Beyond next month.

Great info here!  I’ve been waiting all morning for a morning update (teacher on summer break with no life here so living vicariously.) My very first cruise was Disney and the room attendant (ocean view, nothing special) unpacked and was so over the top it was probably what butter service is like now.  I agree though on the unpacking…something about someone unpacking all your “things” seems like something I’d take a pass on now. 😂

[Jim_Iain]

Really need a @GenerationX live post to survive the next couple weeks.   I'm spending my summer in a place that Charla feels comfortable.   A Court Room.  I was summoned for Jury Duty and landed on a Murder Case that is projected to last through the end of July.   I will be joining Charla as a virtual tag along as I waste time during the numerous breaks.  

 

Charla,  hope you enjoy the Signature Suite.   We booked it many years ago and really loved it.   With the tall ceilings and Powered Privacy mirror between the bedroom and bathroom it feels so much larger.  

 

I do have to share a story.     At the end of the private hallway  is the Reflection Suite.  One of the features of the suite is a Glass Shower that hangs off the side of the ship.   The buzz in Retreat one evening was that the gentleman staying there forgot to push the privacy button that makes the glass opaque.   At least we all hoped he had forgotten.  

[hcat]

Good luck with Jury Duty..most folks hate it,  but it is our Civic Duty!    I am now excused due to age. I am sure you will be a fine juror!

 

When we meet some day,  I can tell you  about many interesting cases.. My fav was the Dancing Beer Can trial not quite a murder case!

[GenerationX]

23 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

Really need a @GenerationX live post to survive the next couple weeks.   I'm spending my summer in a place that Charla feels comfortable.   A Court Room.  I was summoned for Jury Duty and landed on a Murder Case that is projected to last through the end of July.   I will be joining Charla as a virtual tag along as I waste time during the numerous breaks.  

 

Charla,  hope you enjoy the Signature Suite.   We booked it many years ago and really loved it.   With the tall ceilings and Powered Privacy mirror between the bedroom and bathroom it feels so much larger.  

 

I do have to share a story.     At the end of the private hallway  is the Reflection Suite.  One of the features of the suite is a Glass Shower that hangs off the side of the ship.   The buzz in Retreat one evening was that the gentleman staying there forgot to push the privacy button that makes the glass opaque.   At least we all hoped he had forgotten.  

I hope jury duty goes well!

 

That is hilarious!

 

In case anyone asks, it’s definitely not me spending the rest of the cruise using those complementary binoculars in the closet to occasionally check out the goings on in the glass shower (and perhaps under influence of my complimentary grey goose shouting into the wind “Abner! Abner! Come look at what the neighbors are doing!”)  😂😂😂

[GenerationX]

Checking in from the crowded pool deck on Reflection.

 

It’s another gorgeous morning at sea today.

 

I settled in here after Luminae breakfast about 9:45 and I didn’t have any trouble finding a lounger but they  definitely filled up quickly.  There’s also been some chair hogish behavior going on.  

 

About an hour and a half ago I saw a lady come up with an armload of towels and place them folded on the entire row of chairs in front of me, presumably to “reserve” them (ope! not how that works!).  Since then, 2 older couples have settled themselves into two of the “reserved” chairs.  I’m looking forward to sipping my mimosa and watching how things shake out if/when the party of 5 eventually shows up expecting their reserved group seating.

 

There’s been plenty of activities going on including a pool aerobics class and one of my favorite activities of any cruise where he’s the CD, Luigi’s poolside dance class (unfortunately I was still too full of potato waffle to participate today).

 

Drink servers seem to abound and there are also drink push carts going around.  It looks like they’re also in the process of setting up an extra bar up by the stage to help take the pressure off the pool bar.

 

I’m also pleased to report that we did NOT have to go line up to request our towels today, so perhaps that really was just a plan  to make sure people didn’t take them to port.

 

A quick pro tip for the newbie cruisers following: if you’re going to be walking around the pool deck on a sunny day, ALWAYS wear shoes at all times when not in the pool.  The deck gets incredibly hot extremely fast.  I’ve watched so many people burning the daylights out of their feet.

 

Around 10 am servers also came around and passed out these nice little cups of espresso ice cream to give a cool off and pick me up.  I really hope they didn’t also give them to all these kids running around or I’m gonna have to go hide in my room again when that kicks in.

 

Speaking of kids, it seems like there are definitely still many more than you’d see on a February 7 night Caribbean, but also many less than on the 3 night before this one. For the most part they have been well behaved from what I’ve seen.

 

One downside though that I’ve discovered about my signature suite in particular (4111) is that it’s the first one in the row closest to the elevators and 1 deck above me is the X club for the 13 and up teens.  I can’t hear any noise inside the cabin, but when the club closes for the night, the teens often hang out just outside on the deck for a while before dispersing and I can hear it ALLLL on my veranda when trying to enjoy the peace of the late night at sea.  I know WAY to much about all the teen drama on this ship and in their home lives.  I found myself googling up British all girls boarding school options with a solid equestrian program to ship GenZ off to for 7th through 12th.

 

I’m also thinking she will NEVER be permitted to just disappear for hours with a group of teens to roam the ship in the evening based on what I’ve overheard is going on in some of the staterooms when the teens know their parents are busy in the casino, martini bar, etc.  I know, I know, I gotta let go sometime and just trust I’ve raised her to make better choices than that.  I’ve got a few more years to work on it. 😂

 

I’m gonna take one more dip then watch the pool volleyball tournament.  I sent Vishal a WhatsApp message last night and he arranged a lunch at lawn club for me today at 1pm.

 

I think someone also asked about the onboard booking offer so sharing that info as well.

 

Still to come: reports on last night and the long overdue report on last night of cruise 1.

 

 

 

 

[WrittenOnYourHeart]

10 minutes ago, GenerationX said:

Checking in from the crowded pool deck on Reflection.

 

It’s another gorgeous morning at sea today.

 

I settled in here after Luminae breakfast about 9:45 and I didn’t have any trouble finding a lounger but they  definitely filled up quickly.  There’s also been some chair hogish behavior going on.  

 

About an hour and a half ago I saw a lady come up with an armload of towels and place them folded on the entire row of chairs in front of me, presumably to “reserve” them (ope! not how that works!).  Since then, 2 older couples have settled themselves into two of the “reserved” chairs.  I’m looking forward to sipping my mimosa and watching how things shake out if/when the party of 5 eventually shows up expecting their reserved group seating.

 

There’s been plenty of activities going on including a pool aerobics class and one of my favorite activities of any cruise where he’s the CD, Luigi’s poolside dance class (unfortunately I was still too full of potato waffle to participate today).

 

Drink servers seem to abound and there are also drink push carts going around.  It looks like they’re also in the process of setting up an extra bar up by the stage to help take the pressure off the pool bar.

 

I’m also pleased to report that we did NOT have to go line up to request our towels today, so perhaps that really was just a plan  to make sure people didn’t take them to port.

 

A quick pro tip for the newbie cruisers following: if you’re going to be walking around the pool deck on a sunny day, ALWAYS wear shoes at all times when not in the pool.  The deck gets incredibly hot extremely fast.  I’ve watched so many people burning the daylights out of their feet.

 

Around 10 am servers also came around and passed out these nice little cups of espresso ice cream to give a cool off and pick me up.  I really hope they didn’t also give them to all these kids running around or I’m gonna have to go hide in my room again when that kicks in.

 

Speaking of kids, it seems like there are definitely still many more than you’d see on a February 7 night Caribbean, but also many less than on the 3 night before this one. For the most part they have been well behaved from what I’ve seen.

 

One downside though that I’ve discovered about my signature suite in particular (4111) is that it’s the first one in the row closest to the elevators and 1 deck above me is the X club for the 13 and up teens.  I can’t hear any noise inside the cabin, but when the club closes for the night, the teens often hang out just outside on the deck for a while before dispersing and I can hear it ALLLL on my veranda when trying to enjoy the peace of the late night at sea.  I know WAY to much about all the teen drama on this ship and in their home lives.  I found myself googling up British all girls boarding school options with a solid equestrian program to ship GenZ off to for 7th through 12th.

 

I’m also thinking she will NEVER be permitted to just disappear for hours with a group of teens to roam the ship in the evening based on what I’ve overheard is going on in some of the staterooms when the teens know their parents are busy in the casino, martini bar, etc.  I know, I know, I gotta let go sometime and just trust I’ve raised her to make better choices than that.  I’ve got a few more years to work on it. 😂

 

I’m gonna take one more dip then watch the pool volleyball tournament.  I sent Vishal a WhatsApp message last night and he arranged a lunch at lawn club for me today at 1pm.

 

I think someone also asked about the onboard booking offer so sharing that info as well.

 

Still to come: reports on last night and the long overdue report on last night of cruise 1.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for the Future Cruise info. Making plans for while on board my ABC cruise in 31 days!!

[CruiseCrew123]

Oooh let us know what happens with the chair hogs 👀 👀 

[Lastdance]

1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said:

Really need a @GenerationX live post to survive the next couple weeks.   I'm spending my summer in a place that Charla feels comfortable.   A Court Room.  I was summoned for Jury Duty and landed on a Murder Case that is projected to last through the end of July.   I will be joining Charla as a virtual tag along as I waste time during the numerous breaks.  

 

Charla,  hope you enjoy the Signature Suite.   We booked it many years ago and really loved it.   With the tall ceilings and Powered Privacy mirror between the bedroom and bathroom it feels so much larger.  

 

I do have to share a story.     At the end of the private hallway  is the Reflection Suite.  One of the features of the suite is a Glass Shower that hangs off the side of the ship.   The buzz in Retreat one evening was that the gentleman staying there forgot to push the privacy button that makes the glass opaque.   At least we all hoped he had forgotten.  

I had to take a photo of myself standing in this shower, but was fully dressed, of course.  Some of our friends booked this and were kind enough to throw a few parties...such a beautiful suite with so much room, tucked away at the end of that private hallway.

 

We also had a party in the Signature Suite, which was perfect, IMHO.  Reflection was my first favorite ship, but then came E-class, although, I would book it again for the right itinerary.  

 

Charla looks perfect in this suite, definitely not waiting for retirement to travel and make those “suite" memories!

 

Jim, I think you will make the perfect juror due to so many different factors!

Edited Wednesday at 05:42 PM by Lastdance

[LouChamp]

Aloha. Jim I hope you’re holding up well with Jury Service. I was exempt for years but now no exemption for lawyers lol. As for butler service I find them consistent in the Queens Grill Suites with Cunard, less so with Celebrity and even some of the upscale lines.  It is hit or miss as is everything but we are not demanding nor do we need anyone to pack/unpack. As long as I have my late afternoon canapés I am a happy person lol! 

[GenerationX]

 

So about last night: 

 

Before dinner I had an elderflower fizz in Ensemble Lounge listening to our solo guitarist Veronica.  Not only does she have a beautiful voice, between songs she shared cool facts about the songs and artists she was playing.  

 

For example, I had no idea Joni Mitchell had polio as a child and suffered permanent damage to her arm, and it’s part of why her songs were written and played with such a unique sound.

 

For dinner I was back at Tuscan Grille and had another great service team.  Jason warned me that the kitchen was running behind and checked in and apologized repeatedly when courses were slow to come out.  The sommelier Edgar remembered me (and my super Tuscan order) from cruise 1 as well.  

 

I decided to blow some more cruise 2 OBC on another bottle of Italian wine.  Since I got more credit with the signature suite I was going to splurge on an Amarone, but Edgar said NONE of the ones on the list were stocked this cruise. I guess short cruise people aren’t big wine enthusiasts because he also mentioned that other than the captains club tasting, there haven’t really been any tasting events on these cruises).  I switched gears towards a Brunello and went with the one Edgar recommended and was not disappointed.

 

For dinner I started with Caesar salad, then had a pasta course of lobster rigatoni, both of which are regular picks of mine at Tuscan.  The lobster rigatoni has had more lobster than it did in February.  
 

For my main, I figured I’d continue the trend from Murano and be adventurous and try something I’ve never had.  Unlike Murano, this time the experiment was not successful. I tried the veal Marsala and it was a let down.  The veal hadn’t been pounded out evenly so the super thin side was overcooked and dry and the thick end was almost raw in the center.  It also wasn’t at all tender like veal should be.  The Marsala sauce was also way over salted.

 

Fortunately I’d had plenty to eat with my salad and rigatoni as well as my garlic mashed potato and spinach side dishes (both good) and hey it was a free meal so no loss.

 

After dinner I went to the casino for a bit where the slots weren’t as loose for me as last time but not the worst I’ve seen either.

 

I called it a night down $60 from where I started and headed up for the night.  I was on track to get some extra sleep as planned then the weirdest thing happened.  

 

I got back to my room about 11:30 I think. I put out my deep sleep sign, changed, did my bedtime facial routine, took my vitamins and turned off the lights.  Just as I was falling asleep I heard the phone ringing.  By the time I got my wits together and got to the phone it was just in time for the last ring to stop and to see on the caller id it was a call from “private bar attendant”.  It was 12:20am.

 

Can any more experienced upper suite cruisers solve this mystery for me?  I don’t even know what a private bar attendant is.  I thought either my butler or my stateroom attendant handled restocking my bar (it was neither of their extensions)? And why would they be calling to want to do/talk about something after midnight?  I’d been gone from the room for over 4 hours (and Darwin saw me leave) if something needed to be restocked that urgently and they didn’t leave a message which also makes me think it wasn’t critical enough for a late night call.

 

After that, it took me about another hour to get myself back to sleep, so I think I’ll need to power nap again this afternoon to make sure I’m fueled up for the late night deck party tonight.

 

 

 

 

[hcat]

Hope you solve the mystery call!

[Beachlover1989]

Love your gold bag in these pictures!

[DaKahuna]

8 hours ago, GenerationX said:

In case anyone asks, it’s definitely not me spending the rest of the cruise using those complementary binoculars in the closet to occasionally check out the goings on in the glass shower (and perhaps under influence of my complimentary grey goose shouting into the wind “Abner! Abner! Come look at what the neighbors are doing!”)

 

 Now why did this come to mine when I read this 
 

 

[Georgia_Peaches]

Charla, I’m enjoying your review immensely. I love your ability to make lemonade out of lemons (your friend having to leave early). 
 

I will be staying with my mom in suite 4111 at the end of July. Was wondering if you could give an a/c report on the room and also if the bed can be separated. 
 

oh…and nice win in the casino the other night!  

[catspaw1]

Charla, love your TR & really enjoying if. We went to Montalcino in Italy where most Brunello wine is from & it was superb. Also try wines from Montepulciano- the wines are much cheaper & we liked them a lot. Please keep writing.

[GenerationX]

The weather in Bimini today is much better than it was last cruise, but I’m far too relaxed and still recovering from Luigi’s pride party last night to even consider going ashore.

 

I finally pulled myself out of bed about an hour before I was due for an appointment in the spa. Since I was so late getting myself together, I started the day with a quick bite, latte and a Bellini at the elite captains club breakfast.

 

I just finished having a fantastic facial in the spa and was planning to have some tea at Al Bacio and write while looking at the ocean.  Only problem is right now thanks to a crew safety drill, my ocean view is partially obstructed. Like 90%

 

Hey if that’s my biggest problem today, I’m a lucky woman.

 

Anyway, while I’m sipping, taking you back in time to yesterday afternoon.

 

After my morning poolside being fed mimosas by the pool servers, I headed up to Lawn Club for my burger lunch. I’m not sure if it was just because I was a bit mimosa tipsy, but the whole service experience was a little odd.

 

When I arrived there were only 2 other tables in the restaurant occupied, one of which was the captain (Captain George this cruise, not Captain Kirk) and another officer who were wrapping up their meal.

 

A server took my drink order and asked if I was ready to order my burger as well.  I ordered the ***** burger medium well with herb Parmesan chips on the side. Normally at that point I’d be invited to go partake of the salad bar, but my server didn’t say anything about it.  After a few minutes I made another executive decision and just went ahead and got up and went over and made one.

 

I think I’d had about 10 bites of my salad before my burger appeared at the table, but with plain chips instead of the herb Parmesan. Oh well.

 

I got about halfway through my massive and delicious burger I decided I should probably slow down if I might want a warm chocolate chip cookie dessert.

 

It was then that I looked up and realized that shortly after the captain left, and the staff finished delivering some lunches and fruit to the cabana rentals on the lawn, the restaurant had become a ghost town.  As in salad bar struck and cleared.  Grills off. No staff anywhere.  I waited about another 10 minutes for my server (or any server) to return, then just got up and left (saying goodbye and thank you as I did so to a lone sous chef who had appeared to start setting up things for dinner service).  I guess dessert isn’t a thing at lunch at Lawn Club anymore?

 

Again, this was a free lunch and my burger was good, so I went away satisfied.  But if I’d paid (I think it’s like $35?), I’d have been disappointed at getting just a burger (even a good one) and a salad at that price.

 

After lunch I went back to the pool to read for a bit and then changed and went to tea time in Michael’s club.  Unlike E class and the refurbished M class ships where I’ve been in retreat, it looks like on Reflection instead of a buffet set up, you order your tea snacks off a menu and they’re served to you to order by one of the butlers.  

 

Speaking of Michael’s club, I think I’ll pop by there now and see if there’s any good little snacks out to tide me over till my Porch lunch reservation. Then maybe head up to Sunset Bar and try Sergia’s Mai tai.  Then I’ll fill you all in on last night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[JackE]

Charla, loving this review and post!

 

Another option for Key West is the Casa Marina, which is a Waldorf Astoria property. Gorgeous venue which I got to experience on a work/conference trip. Not cheap, but a stunning hotel.

 

https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=EYWCMQQ&arrivalDate=2024-06-27&departureDate=2024-06-28&room1NumAdults=2&ta_refid=d868b06e-eae0-4024-854c-a3e9a5a474f5&WT.mc_id=zLADA0WW1QQ2PSH3TA4SEMTABL5HWB6EYWCMQQ7_310602136&dclid=CjkKEQjwm_SzBhCgtL2Dwrme38cBEiQAfidAgryHvc5_3-Orat7BuToBUR-frozYohfKxtDXC-TISDjw_wcB

[go.without.you]

On 6/17/2024 at 9:51 PM, Stem to Stern said:

Oh, also don’t be surprised if you witness the glass atrium elevators turn into pop-up gogo-dancer cages.  

 

After the Oops-We-Are-Booked-on-the-Tampa-Bay-Bucs-Fan-Cruise, we are sticking with 7+ night sailings.  

I can confirm the gogo dancer cages were a thing as I was also on the "Oops-bucs-cruise".

I can also confirm I was one of said gogo dancers.

 

 

 

 

[Stem to Stern]

44 minutes ago, go.without.you said:

I can confirm the gogo dancer cages were a thing as I was also on the "Oops-bucs-cruise".

I can also confirm I was one of said gogo dancers

I know you were.  You were bringing down the atrium with your moves.  And I love you all the same and even more for this fact.

I think I did catch a pic of you thrashing in one of the glass cages in your red dress.  Of course I refrained from sharing this for fear of casting a negative light on yourself or the situation.  I opted for a pic that would hopefully not directly identify any said go-go dancers.  Despite the tone of my critique of the Oops cruise, it truly was a fun and enjoyable experience.  But aren’t they all?  A cruise is what you make of it.😁
Charla, maybe you would have appreciated one of the other go-go dancer’s incredible, sparkly, red, football-shaped evening handbag?  A diehard football fan she was indeed.  
Captain Kirk is currently over on Beyond.  He is no doubt on loan to show off his musical prowess for President LHB and her guests on her cruise.  You can catch him on You Tube.  
Tough go at the LCG, but I still enjoyed ogling the food porn.  Hope The Porch goes better.

Edited Thursday at 05:46 PM by Stem to Stern

[Stem to Stern]

1 hour ago, JackE said:

Another option for Key West is the Casa Marina, which is a Waldorf Astoria property. Gorgeous venue which I got to experience on a work/conference trip. Not cheap, but a stunning hotel.

+1

This property is spectacular!!

[cruisetonowhere10]

3 minutes ago, Stem to Stern said:

I know you were.  You were bringing down the atrium with your moves.  And I love you all the same and even more for this fact.

I think I did catch a pic of you thrashing in one of the glass cages in your red dress.  Of course I refrained from sharing this for fear of casting a negative light on yourself or the situation.  I opted for a pic that would hopefully not directly identify any said go-go dancers.  Despite the tone of my critique of the Oops cruise, it truly was a fun and enjoyable experience.  But aren’t they all?  A cruise is what you make of it.😁
Charla, maybe you would have appreciated one of the other go-go dancer’s incredible, sparkly, red, football-shaped evening handbag?  A diehard football fan she was indeed.  
Captain Kirk is currently over on Beyond.  He is no doubt on loan to show off his musical prowess for President LHB and her guests on her cruise.  You can catch him on You Tube.  Tough go at the LCG, but I still enjoyed ogling the food porn.  Hope The Porch goes better.

Your responses are the best!!!