***Live from the Pacific Princess***

[T&J]

Before I forget here is our cruise itinerary:Sept 16 Bangkok 5:00pm departureSept 17 At SeaSept 18 Phu My 9:00am-6:00pmSept 19 At SeaSept 20 Singapore 9:00am-6:00pmSept 21 Port Kelang 8:00am-6:00pmSept 22 At SeaSept 23 At SeaSept 24 At SeaSept 25 Madras, India 8:00am-6:00pmSept 26 At SeaSept 27 At SeaSept 28 Male 7:00am-1:00pmSept 29 At SeaSept 30 At SeaOct 1 Mahe 12 noon-7:00pmOct 2 At SeaOct 3 At SeaOct 4 Mauritius 8:00am-6:00pmOct 5 Reunion 8:00am-5:00pmOct 6 At SeaOct 7 At Sea Oct 8 At SeaOct 9 Richard's Bay 7:00am-6:00pmOct 10 Durban 8:00am-6:00pmOct 11 At SeaOct 12 At SeaOct 13 Cape Town 5:00am arrivalthere you have it so you knwo where I am each and everyday!Tony

[T&J]

Did the clocks change again? I thought you were 13 hours ahead and that should put you at dinner right now. Time for my breakfast.

 

Arlene

It's currently 7:15pm on Monday night here...we haven't touched the clocks just yet!Tony

[arlenemilt]

OK, that means the time difference is only 11 hours.

TTYL

Arlene

[envy4u]

YES to the older crowd...I believe the average age is 63 on this cruise! I don't think your analogy applies but I could be wrong! I just believe that my own personal experience is taht on these longer cruises people find that for example a couple travelling on this cruise together would fork over $540.00 in gratuities which some find exorbitant and can't seem to understand that people work on here for a living and send all or most of there money back home to there families. No polite way of saying...just cheap buggers on here thats all and they feel taht they have paid well over $7500.00 for two people and thats enough why should they have to tip since they have shelled out so much money on this cruise!TonyTony

 

I may get bashed for this one but I think Princess should just raise their prices so the staff do not have to rely on the tips so much . I for one do not have a problem with this . I feel if one can afford 7500.00 for a cruise they can afford to have the additonal tip included as well .

 

P.S. Stay away from those cookies . They are artery clogging and we want you around or do you want me to help Javier spend all your money ? lol

[T&J]

I may get bashed for this one but I think Princess should just raise their prices so the staff do not have to rely on the tips so much . I for one do not have a problem with this . I feel if one can afford 7500.00 for a cruise they can afford to have the additonal tip included as well .

 

P.S. Stay away from those cookies . They are artery clogging and we want you around or do you want me to help Javier spend all your money ? lol

Forget it!...you do a great enough job spending Joe's money!!!!!...HA!Tony

[JotWorld]

I may get bashed for this one but I think Princess should just raise their prices so the staff do not have to rely on the tips so much . I for one do not have a problem with this . I feel if one can afford 7500.00 for a cruise they can afford to have the additonal tip included as well . .........................................................

 

I agree, but that's for another thread;) Bill

[JotWorld]

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More to follow later tonight after dinner on the Pacific Princess.

Tony

 

It's past midnight, you must still be at the "Office"

Having a Great time, I hope:) Or the Cookies got to you after dinner & you're taking a nap:confused: Or the Satellite is down;) Or......? (Don't you dislike living in a fishbowl:D ) Thanks again for your Great Posts! :) My Best! Bill

[T&J]

Good Mroning from the Pacific Princess...Last night teh satelite connection was up and down like a yo yo...so couldn't even get on to post last night. The seas were and are now pretty choppy and rough for some reason, but it's still pitch black outside so I can't see a thing!

 

Got out from dinner last night at 10:15pm and we were the last table to leave which makes me feel bad. On these longer cruises, people then to take there time to eat and linger and as there were a lot of other tables that stayed late as well. Oh well we had a great meal and a great time as well.

 

This morning woke up at 5:45am as we had set the clocks forward one hour last night. I am going to go for a quick breakfast this morning and then most likely to the gym to get that out of the way early today.

 

We have a Cruise Critic get together that the ship has put on at 3:00pm in the Pacific Lounge and funny enough there is a Friends of Dorothy get together at 3:15pm in the Casino Bar.

 

I put out some more luandry this morning so let's see what time it comes back today since we are at sea tehy tend to be very busy on here for laundry.

 

The ship is currently rocking back and forth front and back and side to side!

 

Apparently the seas get worse as we sail to India. I didn't go to the "office" last night as I was too tired and also had been drinking far too much yesterday all afternoon and all evening!

 

More to follow later this morning from the Pacific Princess.

 

Tony

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[JotWorld]

Good Morning from the Pacific Princess...Last night the satellite connection was up and down like a yo yo...so couldn't even get on to post last night. The seas were and are now pretty choppy and rough for some reason, but it's still pitch black outside so I can't see a thing!....................................

This morning woke up at 5:45AM as we had set the clocks forward one hour last night. I am going to go for a quick breakfast this morning and then most likely to the gym to get that out of the way early today.

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The ship is currently rocking back and forth front and back and side to side!

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Tony

Wow, 4:45AM, You are an Early Bird;) The Satellite, I knew it:confused:

The Sea look Great Now, 1 hour later:) Have a Great Day at Sea:D

[Sandy R]

Hi Tony... happy to hear you're having a good time. I'm posting from the Sapphire Princess. We embarked in Whittier, Alaska and will be going the 28 days to Osaka, Japan. As I write this we are traversing the Bering Sea, with my DH estimating the swells are reaching about 30 feet at times. Our ship is also rocking and rolling. We will be spending 3 more days in the Bering Straits until we reach Russia. Was told the internet would be down for most of the next few days but lo and behold, it's up and running. I'll keep checking your "live" thread when I can. Oh, we won triva today!!

 

Smooth sailing for everyone,

 

Sandy

[T&J]

Hi Tony... happy to hear you're having a good time. I'm posting from the Sapphire Princess. We embarked in Whittier, Alaska and will be going the 28 days to Osaka, Japan. As I write this we are traversing the Bering Sea, with my DH estimating the swells are reaching about 30 feet at times. Our ship is also rocking and rolling. We will be spending 3 more days in the Bering Straits until we reach Russia. Was told the internet would be down for most of the next few days but lo and behold, it's up and running. I'll keep checking your "live" thread when I can. Oh, we won triva today!!

 

Smooth sailing for everyone,

 

Sandy

Hi Sandy!...thanks for dropping by...we'll I hope you have a great cruise to Osaka. I have never done that cruise before and one wouldn't mind doing it...so give me your views about that sailing as I would appreciate it.Our swells currently are about 10 feet high and no more. The sky is getting to be very dark if you can see it currently on the cruise cam of the ship.We just had an update from trhe Officer of the Watch from the bridge telling us that we anticipate a high of 81F and a strong possibility of rain later on today.Tonight the menu is greek which is one of my favorites and I have asked them to prepare some deep fried calamari for the table as well. I just got back from breakfast and had some fresh squeezed orange juice and eggs benedict which was yummy...fatning but yummy!I plan on hitting the gym earlier this morning unless it's very busy in there.More to come later today from the Pacific Princess somewhere at sea heading towards Singapore.Tony

[T&J]

Wow, 4:45AM, You are an Early Bird;) The Satellite, I knew it:confused:

The Sea look Great Now, 1 hour later:) Have a Great Day at Sea:D

Bill we are still rocking quite a bit still this morning and yes that stupid satelite sometimes goes down...so if you didn't hear from me on here on a regular basis most likely it's because of the satelite!I am always an early riser!...I hardly ever sleep in on sea days...now an afternoon nap that's a different thing all together!Tony

[TorontoTL]

I have to say that your Live from threads are always the most informative and entertaining. I hope you keep up the pace with your cruises so we can always have interesting stuff to read when on this site.

 

Now what is poor Javier doing at home by himself while you're enjoying yourself Tony? I can't imagine going on a cruise without Fabian my partner. He must be a good guy not to get jealous, I certainly would be. No way Fabian gets to cruise ever without me!

 

Keep having a great time and keep us up to date on your antics!

 

By the way, Arlene and Tony, I also agree with you about the tips. The Princess employees all really deserve the tips and they should always receive them.

[envy4u]

I have to say that your Live from threads are always the most informative and entertaining. I hope you keep up the pace with your cruises so we can always have interesting stuff to read when on this site.

 

Now what is poor Javier doing at home by himself while you're enjoying yourself Tony? I can't imagine going on a cruise without Fabian my partner. He must be a good guy not to get jealous, I certainly would be. No way Fabian gets to cruise ever without me!

 

Keep having a great time and keep us up to date on your antics!

 

By the way, Arlene and Tony, I also agree with you about the tips. The Princess employees all really deserve the tips and they should always receive them.

 

TorontoTL...Javier and I are having an affair while T away . Shhh don't tell him . lol

[T&J]

TorontoTL...Javier and I are having an affair while T away . Shhh don't tell him . lol

HA!...what some people will do for money!Tony

[envy4u]

Ha...I'm supporting him in more ways than one . Just kidding bro ...

Love ya... Nite

xoxox

[T&J]

I have to say that your Live from threads are always the most informative and entertaining. I hope you keep up the pace with your cruises so we can always have interesting stuff to read when on this site.

 

Now what is poor Javier doing at home by himself while you're enjoying yourself Tony? I can't imagine going on a cruise without Fabian my partner. He must be a good guy not to get jealous, I certainly would be. No way Fabian gets to cruise ever without me!

 

Keep having a great time and keep us up to date on your antics!

 

By the way, Arlene and Tony, I also agree with you about the tips. The Princess employees all really deserve the tips and they should always receive them.

Benny it is all premised on trust after almost 7 years!Also, he doesn't want to leave the dogs again for another month and also someone has to work right? He doesn't get jealous about my cruising however being Cuban and latin blooded he get's jealous about many other things!I'll try and keep cruising as much as I can so you all have something interesting to read every morning when you log on here.The tips...that's abig bone of contention with me, especially on these extended cruises were the mostd emanding of all pax's congregate on these cruises with some ridiculous demands that I can't believe they actually accomodate from time to time. I guess they expect people on here work for free!...go figure.Tony

[JotWorld]

Bill we are still rocking quite a bit still this morning and yes that stupid satellite sometimes goes down...so if you didn't hear from me on here on a regular basis most likely it's because of the satellite!I am always an early riser!...I hardly ever sleep in on sea days...now an afternoon nap that's a different thing all together!Tony

 

Tony, I see some Rain Showers ahead(& that's "Official" I spent 4 yrs in weather in the Corps):) & the swells are seen also I think;)

It'll pass , Pleasant Sailing Today & Good Luck at the Office:D Bill

 

[JotWorld]

Originally Posted by envy4u

Quote"Jotworld .... Yup it would be me . Don't even tell Tony (on the Pacific Princess) . He will have a fit on me . lol

 

I told him I am going to send all my dirty clothes to his cabin next time I cruise with him so it can be laundered . Regret not doing it on our last together .

 

Just giving people ideas . Is this not what these boards are for ???

 

Lighten up guys !!!"Quote

Sorry, The Devil Made me Do it! Bill:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[T&J]

Originally Posted by envy4u

Quote"Jotworld .... Yup it would be me . Don't even tell Tony (on the Pacific Princess) . He will have a fit on me . lol

 

I told him I am going to send all my dirty clothes to his cabin next time I cruise with him so it can be laundered . Regret not doing it on our last together .

 

Just giving people ideas . Is this not what these boards are for ???

 

Lighten up guys !!!"Quote

 

Sorry, The Devil Made me Do it! Bill:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

 

Wouldn't bother me at to take in all your dirty laundry!

 

Tony

[T&J]

we'll just came back from a fabulous lunch this afternoon. I ahd the pumkin and chared chowder and a pasta a la minute which was tossed in fresh tomato sauce and garlic with basil. For dessert I hade the torte anglaise and nougat ice cream (oh I shouldn't have).

 

The weather is getting progressively worse today as the day passes by. We have had lightning bolts and thunder and heavy rains at times and teh swells are increasing as well as teh ship is being moved around quite a bit.

 

This afternoon is our Cruise Critic get together in the Pacific Lounge at 3:00pm.

 

Tonights entertainment is as follows:

 

Spotlight Showtime in the Cabaret Lounge at 8:15pm and 10:15pm

Seahawk trio from 9:00-11:00pm in the Pacific Lounge

Scary-o-kee in the Casino Lounge/Bar 7:30pm and Sammy goldstein from 10:15pm onwards.

 

Check your cruise cam to see how foggy it is getting out there...as thick as pea soup!

 

More to follow later today from the Pacific Princess.

 

Tony

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[Kiwi Kruzer]

Hi Tony,

Any plans for Singapore?

On last years cruise, KL was cancelled and as a bonus we had an overnight there .

[T&J]

Hi Tony,

Any plans for Singapore?

On last years cruise, KL was cancelled and as a bonus we had an overnight there .

David, I plan on going to Sentosa Island and probably hang out at the Shangri-La Hotel. the property is amazing with a great tropical garden pool that snakes aroudn for miles wheather permitting. If it's raining tomorrow then I will go and take the MRT into Old Orchard Road and have lunch and do some shopping instead. I hope KL is not cancelled this year as so many ports have been cancelled already.Tony

[Kiwi Kruzer]

If you are around that way the River Cruise is great and doesn't take too long.They have, and still are redeveloping all the area around the river .Its a great mix of old and new.

 

Check your cruise cam to see how foggy it is getting out there...as thick as pea soup!

 

Are they sounding the fog horn yet?

[envy4u]

Wouldn't bother me at all to take in all your dirty laundry!

 

Tony

 

You are the bestest !!!

xoxox

 

Hope the weather clears up for you . Don't go to the office till it clears up . We don't want any storms in there .