LIVE Labor Day on the Mardi Gras (8/31/24 - 9/8/24)

[Shaded Lady]

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!

[KarmaCruisers]

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!)

[KarmaCruisers]

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.

[KarmaCruisers]

We’re docked now

[KarmaCruisers]

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)

[Knights on the Beach]

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. 
 

 

[straitlover1965]

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!

[KarmaCruisers]

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.

[KarmaCruisers]

Beach mode 

my $10 pool float from Amazon came in clutch! 10/10 would recommend!

[Knights on the Beach]

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.

[KarmaCruisers]

I don’t know why but CC wants to flip my pix upside down..

[KarmaCruisers]

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 

[KarmaCruisers]

Pool float for those wondering 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CETIWK4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

[straitlover1965]

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

[KarmaCruisers]

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!

[KarmaCruisers]

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 

[KarmaCruisers]

Shirt-of-the-day

[KarmaCruisers]

Got a little chicken bowl from Blue Iguana

[KarmaCruisers]

[Mike45LC]

3 hours ago, KarmaCruisers said:

 

May pay $7 to watch the new MonsterVerse movie 

Are there fees for watching movies on Carnival?  

[KarmaCruisers]

1 hour ago, Mike45LC said:

Are there fees for watching movies on Carnival?  

Yes; $7.99

[KarmaCruisers]

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.

[Jim and Monika]

I was wondering if you were ever going to get to the casino...after all the talk about gift cards.

[KarmaCruisers]

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

[Ashpalo]

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! 🙂