WisCruiser2 Posted July 13 #701 Share Posted July 13 @YVRteacher, I am enjoying your witty review so much that I've begun researching next year's Greenland cruises! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galensgrl Posted July 13 #702 Share Posted July 13 On 7/11/2024 at 5:55 PM, YVRteacher said: More big chunks, this time in the cookie department I was feeling pretty confident that I won't be too tempted by desserts on our upcoming cruise. Then I see the raggedy home-made looking oatmeal raisin cookies and of all things, those are my temptation. They look good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted July 13 Author #703 Share Posted July 13 The show in the theatre tonight is a magician. Magicians irritate me. After watching the Barbie movie in the cabin I headed up to The Grill for cheesy fries. I have had a hankering for cheesy fries all day. It was too cold to be outside so I checked out Horizon Court. It was here that I made a little magic of my own when I discovered the theme was European and the action station was fondue. You bet I got a bowl of the cheese dipping part of the fondue and added in the best french fries at sea! 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted July 13 #704 Share Posted July 13 17 hours ago, ceilidh1 said: Ha! You’ve obviously never cruised with me! I close that ship down! @ceilidh1...and oh the stories you can tell! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted July 13 Author #705 Share Posted July 13 Are you ready for dinner? Pull up a chair and dig in! 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted July 13 #706 Share Posted July 13 1 hour ago, azbirdmom said: As promised. Confirmation that agnolotti is alive and well. Right now on the Discovery Princess. Drooling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted July 13 Author #707 Share Posted July 13 Dessert 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted July 13 Author #708 Share Posted July 13 Yvonne’s dessert 19 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted July 13 #709 Share Posted July 13 18 minutes ago, YVRteacher said: Yvonne’s dessert That’s another one of my faves! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted July 13 Author #710 Share Posted July 13 @ceilidh1 how do you feel about Sailing Through Orchards? That’s what I’m drinking now. It’s amazing! Perfect for a cold night next to an iceberg. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted July 13 #711 Share Posted July 13 That was one of the drinks my boy chose for me. Not something I would ever order, but surprisingly good. For a 13 year old, he has pretty good taste in cocktails! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted July 13 #712 Share Posted July 13 The violet cloud tasted like old people… 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted July 13 Author #713 Share Posted July 13 Has anyone been on a cruise with Don Juan as the pianist/singer? Crooners can’t contain his talent! He makes the evening so fun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted July 13 Author #714 Share Posted July 13 3 minutes ago, ceilidh1 said: That was one of the drinks my boy chose for me. Not something I would ever order, but surprisingly good. For a 13 year old, he has pretty good taste in cocktails! Both your kids are skilled in the bar department! I can’t wait to cruise with them when they are bar managers and beverage managers! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebloomer56 Posted July 13 #715 Share Posted July 13 4 hours ago, YVRteacher said: What happens with refundable OBC at the end of the cruise? They mailed us a check a few weeks after our last cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted July 13 #716 Share Posted July 13 2 hours ago, memoak said: What is leftover OBC ? LOL I once had $800 left over. On our Australia/New Zealand trip last year I had hundreds of dollars (AUD) left over and they mailed me the check. This was left over even after a couple of stupidly expensive Princess excursions. What surprised me is that they used what I considered a proper exchange rate when mailing it to me in USD. When most things are included in my fare I rarely go out of my way to blow the OBC. I do tend to play a the slots a bit when it's "their money" but, sadly, I am always a loser. I don't need another watch. I don't need a GoPro camera. I despise scent. I checked out liquor pricing one time and a liter of Bushmills at Trader Joe's - even after adding on taxes - was less than buying it "duty free" on the ship. My wife has checked out the jewelry and passed on it every time. I certainly wouldn't consider buying any of their much touted giclee "art". I wonder how many people don't realize that "giclee" is just fancy ink jet printing? The word itself only dates from 1991. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted July 13 #717 Share Posted July 13 36 minutes ago, ceilidh1 said: The violet cloud tasted like old people… Okay... I'm not sure how old people actually taste but I get the gist. You made my wife laugh out loud. 😁 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dlh015 Posted July 13 #718 Share Posted July 13 It is soooo very nice of you to show photos of all the food...not just vegetarian food. Weight-watchers here I come... 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted July 13 #719 Share Posted July 13 1 hour ago, YVRteacher said: @ceilidh1 how do you feel about Sailing Through Orchards? That’s what I’m drinking now. It’s amazing! Perfect for a cold night next to an iceberg. 38 minutes ago, ceilidh1 said: That was one of the drinks my boy chose for me. Not something I would ever order, but surprisingly good. For a 13 year old, he has pretty good taste in cocktails! That is my wife's favorite cruising cocktail. It doesn't seem to be available anywhere other than Crooner's and she has to be sure to specify "on the rocks" rather than "shaken" as she didn't like the way shaking diluted the flavor of the drink. We often snag one of these for her on our way to the theater or if we are listening to music in Crooner's. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kluv2cruz Posted July 13 #720 Share Posted July 13 1 hour ago, YVRteacher said: Yvonne’s dessert Oh! Forgot about that princess drink!! It’s amazing! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mkcurran Posted July 14 #721 Share Posted July 14 3 hours ago, YVRteacher said: Are you ready for dinner? Pull up a chair and dig in! You have me convinced if I take a princess cruise I may eat in the buffet every night. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted July 14 Author #722 Share Posted July 14 2 hours ago, Thrak said: I once had $800 left over. On our Australia/New Zealand trip last year I had hundreds of dollars (AUD) left over and they mailed me the check. This was left over even after a couple of stupidly expensive Princess excursions. What surprised me is that they used what I considered a proper exchange rate when mailing it to me in USD. When most things are included in my fare I rarely go out of my way to blow the OBC. I do tend to play a the slots a bit when it's "their money" but, sadly, I am always a loser. I don't need another watch. I don't need a GoPro camera. I despise scent. I checked out liquor pricing one time and a liter of Bushmills at Trader Joe's - even after adding on taxes - was less than buying it "duty free" on the ship. My wife has checked out the jewelry and passed on it every time. I certainly wouldn't consider buying any of their much touted giclee "art". I wonder how many people don't realize that "giclee" is just fancy ink jet printing? The word itself only dates from 1991. You had me at “I despise scent” 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted July 14 Author #723 Share Posted July 14 (edited) I’m so excited! We are so close to Greenland. We must have made good time yesterday and today because now we are moving slowly. So slowly I don’t even think what we are doing could be measured in knots. More like doggie paddles. We are only a few doggie paddles away from Nuuk! I can tell we are close to land because the kittiwakes and the icebergs are now prolific. I have my breakfast order form on the cabin door, undies are drying on a hanger, my bag is packed and ready for a morning of exploring and an afternoon boating through the fjords and my heart is bursting with joy at the thought of visiting Greenland tomorrow. I was sad to close the drapes tonight and shut out the icebergs. It is midnight and still daylight. Stats from today: number of mini egg sandwiches I ate at afternoon tea: 2 number of icebergs seen: 14 number of pieces of art I bought at the lightning fast art auction: 0 number of pieces of art the guy next to me bought at the lightning fast art auction: 5! number of deck laps I did today: 7 number of new drinks I tried today: 2 total number of drinks consumed by me today: we won’t talk about that Edited July 14 by YVRteacher 10 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted July 14 Author #724 Share Posted July 14 36 minutes ago, mkcurran said: You have me convinced if I take a princess cruise I may eat in the buffet every night. Doesn’t it all look yummy? I like going there just to look! Not only does it look appealing, everything I’ve tried has been excellent. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted July 14 #725 Share Posted July 14 Do you even need a cruise when you have a 17 year old wanna-be bartender? 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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