'LIVE' from the Mariner 7-6-08 please join us

[Merion_Mom]

[quote name='bcorrigan']yes someone did mention the glass bottom, had no idea what that was all about LOL alot of my time has been spent in the Dragons lair, and everything seems to be glass there. I will have to join the roll call, where is that, i am a newbie to the CC postings.[/QUOTE]

[url]http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=534938[/url]

[TonyaJune]

Kim thanks for posting the dinner menu for Day 4, it looks like I booked a good night to go to Chops.

Let us know how much you enjoyed your dinner at Chops.

Thanks.

[Fun@C]

Is the St. Martin day Caribbean night or was it St. Thomas day? Thanks!! Also, is there more than 1 night for ice skating?

[Kimq]

[SIZE=3][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Good Morning – The Kids just went down for Pizza at 10 am. Keith is still in bed from another late night in the casino. I made a couple of hundred dollars last night and came back to the cabin around 11. I am not sure how Keith did yet. [/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][FONT=Comic Sans MS]We had a wonderful dinner in Chops last night. I think as far as food goes Wednesday night may have been a better choice for us but we were in St. Thomas till 7:30 so that makes for a very late meal. Last night we had reservations for 6:30 which was early for us but that is all they had open. You need to allow 2 hours to enjoy Chops or Portofinos. We had a wonderful meal, not so sure the 19 and 22 year olds enjoyed as much. Now they are just missing somewhere on the wonderful ship. I hope there are having fun!!![/FONT][/SIZE]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]I enjoyed – [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Dungeness Crab and Shrimp Cake[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Petit Filet Mignon ( cooked to perfection at med. Rare with sauce Béarnaise)[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]They brought our table one of each side dish –[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Double Whipped Mashed Patoao[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Home Fried Potatoes with Sautéed Onions[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Creamed Spinach[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Sautéed Wild Mushrooms[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Spiced Sweet Corn and Snow Peas and [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Steamed Asparagus[/SIZE][/FONT]

[B][U][SIZE=3][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Dinner Menu Day 5[/FONT][/SIZE][/U][/B]
[B][U][SIZE=3][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Starters[/FONT][/SIZE][/U][/B]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Fresh Seasonal Fruits[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]House Terrine (Savory duck pate with port and Waldorf salad)[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Crab Cake [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]New England Clam Chowder[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Asian-style Chicken Soup[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Chilled Golden Delicious Apple Soup[/SIZE][/FONT]
[B][U][SIZE=3][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Special Salad[/FONT][/SIZE][/U][/B]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Focaccia and Tomato[/SIZE][/FONT]
[B][U][SIZE=3][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Main courses[/FONT][/SIZE][/U][/B]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Cheese Tortelloni[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Pando-Cilantro Crusted Catch of the Day[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Lamb T-bone Osso Buco Style[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Pan-fried Cauliflower Cakes[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Vegetable Vindaloo[/SIZE][/FONT]
[B][U][SIZE=3][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Chef’s Signature Entrée[/FONT][/SIZE][/U][/B]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Slow Roasted Double Cut Pork Loin Steak[/SIZE][/FONT]
[B][U][SIZE=3][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Sweet Ending[/FONT][/SIZE][/U][/B]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Ivory Chocolate Fondue[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Duce de Leche Cheesecake[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Apple Pie a la Mode[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Low Fat Caramelized Pina Colada Tart[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Sugar-free Fruit Pillow[/SIZE][/FONT]

[SIZE=3][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Today I have played bingo (not a BINGO yet on the trip) They are about to have the Men’s Belly Flop Competition and the Bartender’s Flair Show out at the pool. [/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][FONT=Comic Sans MS]They are having two more ice shows this evening. same show one at 5 and another at 7. [/FONT][/SIZE]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Must go now and enjoy the warm sun, breeze and smell of sun screen and how about a Pina Colada to go will that?[/SIZE][/FONT]

[Merion_Mom]

[quote name='Kimq']
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Must go now and enjoy the warm sun, breeze and smell of sun screen and how about a Pina Colada to go will that?[/SIZE][/FONT][/QUOTE]
I'm feeling the breezes.........can't quite taste the drink yet.............

[beej]

Kim, thanks for the menus. Not sure whether Wed or Thurs looks good for Chops. Actually neither looks great, but leaning towards Wed.

I'm feeling breezes, too, but have to work on the drink.

Thanks again for letting us sail with you!

[time4agetaway]

Thanks for the update!! When is the second formal night???? :confused:

[Mydnite]

Thanks for the updates and the menus. Looks like wed and thurs are the weakest menus

[Fun@C]

Kim, could you let me know if there is a Teen Dinner, and what day and when it is? This might help decide which day to do Chops!! Also, could you let me know what might be going on Wed. evening or Thurs. evening as not to be missed? Thanks a bunch!! I hope you are having a wonderful time and winning BIG!:D

[Gator0178]

[quote name='time4agetaway']Thanks for the update!! When is the second formal night???? :confused:[/quote]


It is Friday night, which is also when they do lobster.

[cheaptravel]

[quote name='Gator0178']It is Friday night, which is also when they do lobster.[/quote]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=darkorchid]Ok, so the menu that I posted just has the Thursday & Friday flip-flopped. I've already made my reservations for Chops and got my confirmation tucked away.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[beej]

We have Chops on Wednesday all booked also. Thanxs for the menus, Kim. Our ship is selling out quickly. Glad we got our Wed. rezzy because of you:D

[CruiseAwayWithMe]

Hey, I'm onboard Mariner of the Seas right now. The internet works very slow, lol. 55 cents a minute isn't worth it!! Gosh, but I have 30 minutes free on internet. Today is the last day of my cruise. :( We booked Celebrity Solstice for March 1, 2009. I can't wait! It's coming up soon! Well, I guess i will see you when I get back. I will try to write a review.

[cheaptravel]

[quote name='cheaptravel'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=darkorchid]Ok, so the menu that I posted just has the Thursday & Friday flip-flopped. I've already made my reservations for Chops and got my confirmation tucked away.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/quote]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=darkorchid]Please ignore my above post. It was supposed to go in our M&M thread, oops. Now this site won't let me edit, must be a bad morning.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FLASHINGLIGHTS83]

its looking like wed night will be our specialty restaurant night also. we dont want to go to two formal nights....we have new cruisers whoa re family and want to spendit w/ them...

greg

[Merion_Mom]

[quote name='FLASHINGLIGHTS83']its looking like wed night will be our specialty restaurant night also. we dont want to go to two formal nights....we have new cruisers whoa re family and want to spendit w/ them...

greg[/QUOTE]

And you don't want to treat them to Portofino/Chops?!?!?!? ;)

[FLASHINGLIGHTS83]

[quote name='Merion_Mom']And you don't want to treat them to Portofino/Chops?!?!?!? ;)[/quote]

i would, except there is a large group of them....and plus its my honeymoon!! :D they should be treating me......

[cheaptravel]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=darkorchid]I still think we'll still try Jade one evening. If everyone says to "think Chinese," I think egg rolls and sweet/sour chicken. Please tell me they have that there ?![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[Gator0178]

What happened to the original poster? SHe either fell overboard or is having too good of a time to post.

Now the problem is that her cruise is over.....:(

It's packing night!

[twinlges]

Can't blame them for wanting to spend a few nights actually enjoying the cruise and forgetting about the internet!

Katie (7 days and counting!!)

[cheaptravel]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS]Yeah, I'm sure we'll get a final review when she unpacks ![/FONT]

[Gator0178]

I hope so, because she won't be posting "live" anymore. They're getting off the ship now! :(

[masonpips]

[quote name='Gator0178']I hope so, because she won't be posting "live" anymore. They're getting off the ship now! :([/quote]

Which means it's only Lucky 13 more Sunday's until I'm boarding! ~Woo Hoo~

[Gator0178]

[quote name='masonpips']Which means it's only Lucky 13 more Sunday's until I'm boarding! ~Woo Hoo~[/quote]


Man! Well I have you beat! 62 more days for me 9/14:p :D

[twinlges]

I beat ya both! Next sunday!!! Whoop whoop!

Katie