Shaded Lady Posted September 2 #101 Share Posted September 2 22 minutes ago, KarmaCruisers said: lol; I also realize the function of QA..but it always makes me feel like “you don’t know what you’re doing, so we pay others to check your work” we actually offshore our QA team. And yet, we continue to find those bugs... far as I know they don't write themselves! (says an IT Director who spent 15 years in the QA field, and managed teams of both developers and testers)! Not saying you make mistakes, but mistakes do happen, mostly because we constantly ask people to do more, with less time and expect the same quality as we've always had! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KarmaCruisers Posted September 2 Author #102 Share Posted September 2 10 minutes ago, Shaded Lady said: And yet, we continue to find those bugs... far as I know they don't write themselves! (says an IT Director who spent 15 years in the QA field, and managed teams of both developers and testers)! Not saying you make mistakes, but mistakes do happen, mostly because we constantly ask people to do more, with less time and expect the same quality as we've always had! My logic is undeniable… haha we live by the golden rule..no changes on Friday or Monday (no one wants to mess with an Incident on a Friday when they’re trying to get drunk..or a Monday when they’re trying to sober up!) 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KarmaCruisers Posted September 2 Author #103 Share Posted September 2 Went to bed at a decent hour and got a good nights sleep. Man this room gets COLD! I actually had to turn the A/C DOWN! Haha Got up at 7 and cleaned up and went out for my morning walk. During the mile on the track, we went through a cloudburst! Haha luckily my walking attire is “DryFit” so even though I got wet, it didn’t absorb it. Went back to the room and took a shower and came down here to MDR for breakfast. Snapped a pic on the way, at the Fortune Teller Bar. BTW: If this ships theme is supposed to be New Orleans / Mardi Gras..it’s a very poor attempt. The celebration’s theme of “classic carnival ships / Miami” is much more well executed. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KarmaCruisers Posted September 2 Author #104 Share Posted September 2 We’re docked now 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KarmaCruisers Posted September 2 Author #105 Share Posted September 2 My GOD breakfast is taking forever! I sat down at 8am and it’s 8:53 and no food yet! (Although I HAVE ordered; just a veggie omelet) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights on the Beach Posted September 2 #106 Share Posted September 2 58 minutes ago, KarmaCruisers said: Went to bed at a decent hour and got a good nights sleep. Man this room gets COLD! I actually had to turn the A/C DOWN! Haha Got up at 7 and cleaned up and went out for my morning walk. During the mile on the track, we went through a cloudburst! Haha luckily my walking attire is “DryFit” so even though I got wet, it didn’t absorb it. Went back to the room and took a shower and came down here to MDR for breakfast. Snapped a pic on the way, at the Fortune Teller Bar. BTW: If this ships theme is supposed to be New Orleans / Mardi Gras..it’s a very poor attempt. The celebration’s theme of “classic carnival ships / Miami” is much more well executed. I think the French Quarter area on Mardi Gras is a "cleaner/classier" version and features nice bars reminiscent of some in New Orleans. We love both Mardi Gras (ship) and New Orleans - not the same but still fun. Fortune Teller Bar actually reminds me of the Bourbon O Bar in Bourbon Orleans (our favorite hotel in New Orleans). I can't put my finger on Brass Magnolia but I know we've been in a similar bar. All that comes to mind is the Carousel Bar but without the carousel. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straitlover1965 Posted September 2 #107 Share Posted September 2 On 8/31/2024 at 12:32 PM, KarmaCruisers said: Had to drop off a family to ole’ stumpy.. That's where I'm headed a week from today! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KarmaCruisers Posted September 2 Author #108 Share Posted September 2 1 hour ago, Knights on the Beach said: I think the French Quarter area on Mardi Gras is a "cleaner/classier" version and features nice bars reminiscent of some in New Orleans. We love both Mardi Gras (ship) and New Orleans - not the same but still fun. Fortune Teller Bar actually reminds me of the Bourbon O Bar in Bourbon Orleans (our favorite hotel in New Orleans). I can't put my finger on Brass Magnolia but I know we've been in a similar bar. All that comes to mind is the Carousel Bar but without the carousel. Maybe when I think New Orleans and Mardi Gras I’m expecting masquerade stuff and beads and festive stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KarmaCruisers Posted September 2 Author #109 Share Posted September 2 Beach mode my $10 pool float from Amazon came in clutch! 10/10 would recommend! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights on the Beach Posted September 2 #110 Share Posted September 2 2 minutes ago, KarmaCruisers said: Maybe when I think New Orleans and Mardi Gras I’m expecting masquerade stuff and beads and festive stuff. You'll have that Thursday (unless they've changed the day) - Mardi Gras parade to Center Stage where they'll crown the King & Queen. It's lots of fun, so check your daily schedule for the day & time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KarmaCruisers Posted September 2 Author #111 Share Posted September 2 I don’t know why but CC wants to flip my pix upside down.. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KarmaCruisers Posted September 2 Author #112 Share Posted September 2 1 minute ago, Knights on the Beach said: You'll have that Thursday (unless they've changed the day) - Mardi Gras parade to Center Stage where they'll crown the King & Queen. It's lots of fun, so check your daily schedule for the day & time. I saw that and have hopes for it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KarmaCruisers Posted September 2 Author #113 Share Posted September 2 Pool float for those wondering https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CETIWK4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straitlover1965 Posted September 2 #114 Share Posted September 2 (edited) 48 minutes ago, KarmaCruisers said: Pool float for those wondering https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CETIWK4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image That's the same kind of float my sister and I have (different brand but basically the same). We use them at our condo pool and are taking them on our cruise next week for the first time. Edited September 2 by straitlover1965 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KarmaCruisers Posted September 2 Author #115 Share Posted September 2 Went snorkeling here at HomeSweetHome..it was great! I’ve actually had really nice snorkle mask/breather for a few years now, just never used. I’m glad I brought it! I saw a TON of fish, even some that would be considered “dinner plate” size! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KarmaCruisers Posted September 2 Author #116 Share Posted September 2 2:20pm and I’m back on the ship now. whew! Did some chillin in the ocean, ate lunch, then snorkeled. I’m wore out from being out in the sun! Going to take a shower and see what’s happening around the ship. May pay $7 to watch the new MonsterVerse movie 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KarmaCruisers Posted September 2 Author #117 Share Posted September 2 Shirt-of-the-day 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KarmaCruisers Posted September 2 Author #118 Share Posted September 2 Got a little chicken bowl from Blue Iguana 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mike45LC Posted September 2 #120 Share Posted September 2 3 hours ago, KarmaCruisers said: May pay $7 to watch the new MonsterVerse movie Are there fees for watching movies on Carnival? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KarmaCruisers Posted September 2 Author #121 Share Posted September 2 1 hour ago, Mike45LC said: Are there fees for watching movies on Carnival? Yes; $7.99 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KarmaCruisers Posted September 2 Author #122 Share Posted September 2 Was playing poker with a good bunch; one dude was a former 49er (Terrance Dupree). Was having fun but had to head to dinner Host came by and gave me Rudi’s for tommorow night and Steakhouse for Wednesday night. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim and Monika Posted September 3 #123 Share Posted September 3 I was wondering if you were ever going to get to the casino...after all the talk about gift cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KarmaCruisers Posted September 3 Author #124 Share Posted September 3 32 minutes ago, Jim and Monika said: I was wondering if you were ever going to get to the casino...after all the talk about gift cards. Just been washing them with 100 points per thousand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashpalo Posted September 3 #125 Share Posted September 3 17 minutes ago, KarmaCruisers said: Just been washing them with 100 points per thousand What does that mean? Thanks for doing this live review! I’m loving it! 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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