Rare Copper10-8 Posted December 7, 2007 #226 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Are you trying to pick a fight with Greg? Why, you ding-dong? :D Easy does it, cow tipper;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted December 7, 2007 #227 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Does that mean if I eat them, I will be able to cruise forever?;) What was the original topic again? Rev, it looks like your little angel has taken on a life of her own! LOL ... that does happen! Frankly, I find Hostess Twinkies and Hostess Ding-Dongs far more interesting (and tasty). It's just that they're too fattening (and they're definitely NOT on the Atkins diet plan, are they??). :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted December 7, 2007 #228 Share Posted December 7, 2007 What about Hostess "Twinkie?" I heard that according to the preservatives that are added, that the Twinkie has an "eternal life." :p A twinkie left in it's packaging in the Great Pyramid of Giza, will last for 10,000 years. :) Well, at least for 30 years. (see HERE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 7, 2007 #229 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Maybe King Tut ate them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston_Cruiser Posted December 7, 2007 #230 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I have to say that I was on the exact same cruise as the OP and was thoroughly impressed with the staff and crew of the Noordam. No complaints whatsoever. I guess to each his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 7, 2007 #231 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Since we'll be on two months from yesterday(but who's counting) that's good to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTee Posted December 7, 2007 #232 Share Posted December 7, 2007 A twinkie left in it's packaging in the Great Pyramid of Giza, will last for 10,000 years. :) Well, at least for 30 years. (see HERE) I know people want to believe this myth about the beloved/reviled Twinkie, but the truth is they have a shelf life of 25 days. I check out all rumors before I spread them further at http://www.hoax.com or in this case http://www.snopes.com/food/ingredient/twinkies.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted December 7, 2007 #233 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I know people want to believe this myth about the beloved/reviled Twinkie, but the truth is they have a shelf life of 25 days. I check out all rumors before I spread them further at http://www.hoax.com or in this case http://www.snopes.com/food/ingredient/twinkies.asp Yes yes yes ... I KNOW they have a shelf-life of 25 days. The company that makes them does that in hopes that people will buy more. Shelf-life does NOT equate to their lasting-power. Did you check the link I gave in my post to a page on answers.com? I also used to believe every debunking on snopes.com -- and they're usually correct and I DO check it, often, when I get email myths, etc. -- however, sometimes (and note, I said sometimes) they're wrong or misleading. In this case, they are misleading. Click on the link I gave in my post before you answer. Yes, they have a shelf-life of 25 days. This doesn't mean that they can't last a LOT longer than that ... as in 30 years. Yes, according to the article on answers.com which I linked in my post, a Twinkie survived for 30 years. That's not a hoax, nor is it an urban myth; that's a FACT. In one small classroom experiment at George Stevens Academy, a single Twinkie, removed from all packaging, did not spoil for 30 years, although it became "rather brittle".[4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 7, 2007 #234 Share Posted December 7, 2007 But Greg, who would buy them because they liked them and still have them around 25 days later? They aren't chocolate, so I don't care for them, but if I did, they'd not last 25 days or longer here.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted December 7, 2007 #235 Share Posted December 7, 2007 But Greg, who would buy them because they liked them and still have them around 25 days later? They aren't chocolate, so I don't care for them, but if I did, they'd not last 25 days or longer here.:D hehehehe ... good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cands Posted December 7, 2007 #236 Share Posted December 7, 2007 What's happened to this thread? It has been incredibly entertaining but now seems to have deteriorated to mindless dross. What a shame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoNoNanette Posted December 7, 2007 #237 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I know people want to believe this myth about the beloved/reviled Twinkie, but the truth is they have a shelf life of 25 days. I check out all rumors before I spread them further at www.hoax.com or in this case http://www.snopes.com/food/ingredient/twinkies.asp Hey! Thanks for the heads-up on hoax.com. I'd never heard of it. (I too grow weary from over-circulated "urban legends".) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTee Posted December 8, 2007 #238 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Yes yes yes ... I KNOW they have a shelf-life of 25 days. The company that makes them does that in hopes that people will buy more. Shelf-life does NOT equate to their lasting-power. Did you check the link I gave in my post to a page on answers.com? I also used to believe every debunking on snopes.com -- and they're usually correct and I DO check it, often, when I get email myths, etc. -- however, sometimes (and note, I said sometimes) they're wrong or misleading. In this case, they are misleading. Click on the link I gave in my post before you answer. Yes, they have a shelf-life of 25 days. This doesn't mean that they can't last a LOT longer than that ... as in 30 years. Yes, according to the article on answers.com which I linked in my post, a Twinkie survived for 30 years. That's not a hoax, nor is it an urban myth; that's a FACT. Well, I don't know if it's a fact or not. Just because it's written somewhere doesn't prove it. And if you follow all the links you'll see that the Twinkie was moldy and brittle. I don't know many people who would eat it. Regardless, the lasting power of the Twinkie (One wouldn't last a minute around me) isn't that telling. I think honey, which is as natural as can be, is supposedly the longest surviving of foods. Didnt' they find some in Egyptian tombs that was still edible? (Don't ask me for the source on that--I just heard it or read it somewhere--so maybe it's not true!). Anyway, I'm just sticking up for the Twinkie. YUM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTee Posted December 8, 2007 #239 Share Posted December 8, 2007 What's happened to this thread?It has been incredibly entertaining but now seems to have deteriorated to mindless dross. What a shame! TWINKIE DEFENSE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toodycat Posted December 8, 2007 #240 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Sorry you were disappointed. We were just on the Noordam to Alaska in August and my folks just returned from the Noordam's Caribbean cruise out of NY that returned the day you departed. We both had excellent experiences, so I am surprised to hear things went so badly. Our experience was different in that we love the Lido for the fruits, yummy pastas and the daily selection of fish. Also, you have to love Rudy, the juice guy in the morning. He remembered my preference for grapefruit juice. I also thought the crew there was a lot of fun. It's going to be a while before I forget them playing an air guitar version "Satisfaction" by the Stones while serving. I don't think any of us ever looked for chocolate milk or chocolate ice cream so I can't respond to that. Yes, the Pinnacle was excellent. I thought it was $30 well-spent. My halibut and king crab leg entree was off-the-hook! The internet manager should NOT have been rude, but I don't see how management could have known you are teetotalers or diabetic. The food availability between the end of dinner and the beginning of the midnight buffet is a little weird. We ate so much at dinner that we didn't really notice. Sometimes our son got a bit peckish and we took him to the late buffet as soon as it was available. But, also there was always a generous selection of fresh fruit in our room. Bambang, our steward, got our preferences the first day and kept us well-stocked. As for room service, we only used it once but found eating pasta primavera and salmon on our balcony and watching the scenery a lovely experience. When you say a mini-suite---Princess's term---, do you mean an SS or SZ or SY? We had an SS and stretched width-wise across the bed to watch TV. I could see how that would be awkward if you like to watch TV as you are falling asleep. But I'm no fan of the Princess mini-suite two TV configuration either. I really love HAL so I'm sad that they've lost a customer. Maybe you should write to management in Seattle and let them know about your experience? Could they give you a discount big enough to entice you to try again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cands Posted December 8, 2007 #241 Share Posted December 8, 2007 TWINKIE DEFENSE!! Not being from the USA, I don't even know what a Twinkie is!;) (except in a slang sense which I'm sure would never be used in this forum). Okay, I just googled Twinkie and up came the info. It even describe Twinkie Defense! Well, you learn something new every day. Very witty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted December 8, 2007 #242 Share Posted December 8, 2007 We live in Canada and usually plan at least a two day pre cruise. Going in Jan. Given where the US dollar is, we are going three days in advance and spending one post cruise day shopping (at least my spouse is). We typically have to change plans BUT we don't take any of this Chicago, Toronto, or Denver business. Always book with AA or Continental so we can fly immediately south. Thought last Dec we had to reroute from AA to Contintal because DFW was closed-ice/snow. I just cannot imaging flying the day of the cruise if you are flying from a location that is prone to bad weather or if you have to change planes at a major hub that has the same issue. We like winding down prior to the cruise. We NEVER use cruise line hotel offerings. They are about forty percent higher than internet or walk in rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted December 8, 2007 #243 Share Posted December 8, 2007 (Will this cause me to be branded a "Twinkie Cheerleader?") ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomC Posted December 8, 2007 #244 Share Posted December 8, 2007 It never ceases to amaze me that some people actually think it matters to the rest of the cruise world if they didn't enjoy the experience. HAL will not fold if one client dislikes the sailing experience--so, get over yourself. And to all of you who seem to want to argue the merits of HAL, remember that each of us is different. I would never want to sail on Carnival--in fact, I discourage people from going on it, BUT, it is the most popular cruise line going. So there is something for everyone--but then no one truly cares what I think. Let's allow this particular thread to DIE--I am tired of seeing it each time I log on. I love HAL and want to read e mails from others who are like minded. Mom C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisV Posted December 8, 2007 #245 Share Posted December 8, 2007 What's happened to this thread?It has been incredibly entertaining but now seems to have deteriorated to mindless dross. What a shame! I agree....I was reading this thread in it's infancy...is this what happens to most threads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seago2 Posted December 8, 2007 #246 Share Posted December 8, 2007 What's happened to this thread?It has been incredibly entertaining but now seems to have deteriorated to mindless dross. What a shame! A shame???? Don't you like "It's a Wonderful Life"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cands Posted December 8, 2007 #247 Share Posted December 8, 2007 A shame???? Don't you like "It's a Wonderful Life"? "An angel gets her wings" ???? I had to search back a few pages. (must have nodded off while reading them the first time;) ) Yes, we love that film in Australia. Every Christmas we snuggle around the air conditioner to watch it, chilling marshmallows while it's 100 degrees plus outside. Okay, now I'm definitely guilty of adding to the off-topic content of this thread:o . Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted December 8, 2007 #248 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Well, I don't know if it's a fact or not. Just because it's written somewhere doesn't prove it. And if you follow all the links you'll see that the Twinkie was moldy and brittle. I don't know many people who would eat it. Regardless, the lasting power of the Twinkie (One wouldn't last a minute around me) isn't that telling. I think honey, which is as natural as can be, is supposedly the longest surviving of foods. Didnt' they find some in Egyptian tombs that was still edible? (Don't ask me for the source on that--I just heard it or read it somewhere--so maybe it's not true!). Anyway, I'm just sticking up for the Twinkie. YUM. LOL ... agreed! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seago2 Posted December 8, 2007 #249 Share Posted December 8, 2007 "An angel gets her wings" ????I had to search back a few pages. (must have nodded off while reading them the first time;) ) Yes, we love that film in Australia. Every Christmas we snuggle around the air conditioner to watch it, chilling marshmallows while it's 100 degrees plus outside. Okay, now I'm definitely guilty of adding to the off-topic content of this thread:o . Steve. Oh, you're much better off than I am- it's 29 degrees out Fahrenheit, misting snow, the streets are slick, and it was a very grey day today.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted December 8, 2007 #250 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I agree....I was reading this thread in it's infancy...is this what happens to most threads? These threads do, often, drift around quite a bit ... hopefully with nice, light-hearted banter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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