sweetpea-2 Posted July 10, 2006 #26 Share Posted July 10, 2006 With a large group they will let you make reservations in the main dining rooms as well, just stop by and see them when you get on the ship. I believe they only have the reservations for early or late dining. The larger tables are set up for 8 people usually. I would suggest splitting up for the specialty restaurants since they are more intimate settings and they tend to stagger the reservations. ;) we had reservations for 32 in the Aqua on our last night...one long table along one side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorklinbarb Posted July 10, 2006 Author #27 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I met a family who had 2 tables of 12 - one for the adults, one for the kids! The adults also did some of the other restaurants after the kids went to the Club for the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoreguy Posted July 10, 2006 #28 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Barb Great review as always - glad you had fun with another crazy group of CC members with one purpose - To have fun :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CMLA Posted July 10, 2006 #29 Share Posted July 10, 2006 The only unfriendly crewmember I met all week was Silvia from Romania in the casino cage. I thought it was peculiar that she didn’t say hi or “good luck” to me (3 times)' date=' so I stood watching her interact with other guests. They, too, got the cold shoulder. I mentioned directly to her that she didn’t wish anyone good luck (which they always do when they give you your money) and she responded, “I don’t need to wish you luck. Luck comes from there (pointing upwards).” If she can’t be nice to guests, she shouldn’t be working in the cage.[/quote'] Sounds to me that someone like that belongs in a cage. :p Thanks for the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welove2cruise2 Posted July 11, 2006 #30 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Hi Barb! Awesome review, as always! You seem to cruise with the greatest groups! I hope Joe and I have the opportunity to cruise with you and Bob again some day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuneauMe Posted July 11, 2006 #31 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Thanks for the info on the beer helmets. I see you are going with your DS. Is the S for your son or your sister?We are all excited!! August 12th will be here before you know it. Hi Diamond Girl, I'm going with my sister. I'll pop back over to the roll call thread, and maybe we can get some of the others to return to the thread. At the very leaste I know where you can find me on the ship at sail away, I'll be the one on the pool deck with the "Beer Helmet" LOL Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuneauMe Posted July 11, 2006 #32 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Bob will be eternally grateful to Tony for introducing him to a great seasickness remedy called Underberg' date=' sold in the bars. It’s a potent drink (88 proof) with herbs from 43 countries[/quote'] Is this in the bars on the ship? I'm usually fine, I got alittle woosy once during one of the 2004 huricanes, we just had a couple of cocktails, and pretendedd it was a "cheap" buzz. One of my family members gets sea sick on the NY ferry, so he will not cruise with us, so I'm interested in any info...does it work, and what bar, or is the same principal as our "cheap buzz" theory,which BTW, did work, LOL. Thanks, Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Girl Posted July 11, 2006 #33 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Hi Diamond Girl, I'm going with my sister. I'll pop back over to the roll call thread, and maybe we can get some of the others to return to the thread. At the very leaste I know where you can find me on the ship at sail away, I'll be the one on the pool deck with the "Beer Helmet" LOLDonna I will meet you over on the roll call thread. Just one to post here one more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Girl Posted July 11, 2006 #34 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Thanks for the info on the dining room. I will make reservations for the whole group to eat in the main dining room once we get on board. And then whoever wants to try something different, they will be on their own to make their own reservations. That should work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e.durban Posted July 11, 2006 #35 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Fabulous review, Barbara, you always make a cruise into such a great time! Truly, enjoying oneself is an art, and you and Bob have mastered it. Hope we get to sail with you to again soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley Girl Posted July 11, 2006 #36 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Hi Barb, Great Review as always. Can count on you all the time to let us all relive a cruise through your eyes. Someday we will sail together until then keep on booking. Joanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorklinbarb Posted July 11, 2006 Author #37 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Is this in the bars on the ship? I'm usually fine, I got alittle woosy once during one of the 2004 huricanes, we just had a couple of cocktails, and pretendedd it was a "cheap" buzz. One of my family members gets sea sick on the NY ferry, so he will not cruise with us, so I'm interested in any info...does it work, and what bar, or is the same principal as our "cheap buzz" theory,which BTW, did work, LOL.Thanks, Donna Hi JuneauMe, I was at Topsiders Bar on the pool deck of the Dawn when introduced to Underberg but Bob saw it at the bar in Spinnakers, too. So should be widely available. It's billed as a "digestif" and is known for settling the stomach. For whatever reason it's helpful to that nauseous feeling from seasickness, too. It's even the motion itself that bother's DH - doesn't have to be "rough" for him to be complaining - even with the patch. He was told to drink the bottle (.67 oz) all at once, followed by a big glass of water. Did the trick.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzy671 Posted July 11, 2006 #38 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Barb & Bob - thanks for a great review, enjoyed meeting and spending time with the two of you and hope to see you soon! Now its your turn to try something new - Saint or Sinner!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzholic Posted July 11, 2006 #39 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Well Barb, I can only ditto what others have said.......You have been a wonderful additive to our lives both as a cruising friend (and we look forward to cruising with you again), and a reporter of cruise reviews. I am so glad that my DH's thoughts and counseling to another knowledgeable financial wizard has developed into a "proven" asset. I look forward to more of both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbisson Posted July 11, 2006 #40 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Why is it that "4th of July Flashers" make me think of sparklers and trenchcoats??? -Monte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorklinbarb Posted July 11, 2006 Author #41 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Monte, Consider yourself creative. Most people only think of trenchcoats.:eek: We made the officers honorary Flashers as well.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewelfine Posted July 11, 2006 #42 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Flashers Rock! - they certainly made us popular on the ship! Thanx Suzy and Phil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbisson Posted July 11, 2006 #43 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Monte' date=' Consider yourself creative. Most people only think of trenchcoats.:eek: [/quote'] Well, it was "4th of July". Hope there were no sunburns! -Monte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell03 Posted July 12, 2006 #44 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Amazing review, Barb!! :D I'm going through such trip withdrawal, I put the "bridge cam" up on my computer screen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinnj Posted July 12, 2006 #45 Share Posted July 12, 2006 shell just do another cruise...........go to 7/1 and see my review i mention you wish you would have won that slot t..........next time best way to get rite of cruise blue is book another one right away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmopolitan Posted July 12, 2006 #46 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Snorklin'barb... GREAT review...wish I was there:) Thanks for the wonderful review...just love the Dawn;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorklinbarb Posted July 13, 2006 Author #47 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Forgot to mention in the review that this trip we found room svc much improved. They answer, "XXXX at your service" - a nice touch Food was on time & orders were correct. Even when I asked for 2 pots of coffee, like I always do, they didn't question it (I've had them ask me about it given only 2 people.....) You just about had to turn the delivery person around to give them a tip. In other words, they weren't hanging around looking for one. Always said, "Good morning, did you sleep well" etc. just like it should be. "Sliced bananas" still come a whole banana, however.:D Now if they could only fix the popcorn & soft serve ice cream machines, we'd be happy campers. How long has this ice cream machine thing been going on, guys?:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzy671 Posted July 13, 2006 #48 Share Posted July 13, 2006 thanks Melanie, I have your bear pin that I think you dropped after the Quest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewelfine Posted July 13, 2006 #49 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Oh no - I was looking for that - I think it came off when I ripped by bra off! :o LOL Have a great day everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzy671 Posted July 13, 2006 #50 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Melanie - if you want give me your address and I'll send it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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