Aplmac Posted January 20, 2009 #1576 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Lunch at Chops??? I thought the specialty restaurants are only open for dinner. We were a bunch of local Barbados travel agents, on board just for the dayso we got the special treatment -and an excellent lunch, I might add.. with wine! We got the special tour, the promo blurb pushing OASIS as the next big thing the whole nine yards. I was there to do the photos for the girls in the group, but you figured that out by now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramaqueen4lyfe Posted January 20, 2009 #1577 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Had a wonderful tour courtesy of H Stern and those wonderful drinks I can't spell but are great. I know what you experienced Carol and it was a super day. If you do the "Best of Rio" excursion, the lunch is to die for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted January 20, 2009 #1578 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hopefully the Mariner of the Seas got underway on time.........just one hour ago. She should be beyond land.......headed out to sea. I'm sure that Carol will be checking in........within a few hours, and will be able to answer questions. I heard from a friend of Bobbies.......but she was in the terminal internet station........and had just finished the "Best of Rio" tour with Bobbie, so didn't know about the number of new people aboard. As I have said privately........if I could be on any leg of this journey......this would be it. There is so much beauty on this leg......but I'll probably live it thru the eyes of others. I feel very fortunate that I'll be able to join them in two weeks.;) Bobbie has moved to a hump cabin..........should be interesting to hear how she likes it.:) Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Booper Posted January 20, 2009 #1579 Share Posted January 20, 2009 We were a bunch of local Barbados travel agents, on board just for the dayso we got the special treatment -and an excellent lunch, I might add.. with wine! We got the special tour, the promo blurb pushing OASIS as the next big thing the whole nine yards. I was there to do the photos for the girls in the group, but you figured that out by now.. I noticed the backlighting problem the first time you posted these pics. I assume with the U-W attached, the flash is disabled, no fill possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted January 20, 2009 #1580 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I noticed the backlighting problem the first time you posted these pics. ===> I just shoot!I assume with the U-W attached, the flash is disabled, no fill possible? I rarely use flash....with either of my two lenses. The Sigma is soo wide that it catches its own shadow area created when the pop-up flash strikes the top bit of the lens hood so if only for that reason, I shy away from flash when using it. The D60's sensor on Auto has such amazing light-gathering ability I just love to see what it comes back with, when shooting in previously-'impossible' situations. Like I said above, I simply shoot! -on Auto most of the time.. -yes, with flash disabled ...can't stand it when it pops up!:mad: When I get home to the PC, I see what I've got. Most of the time(and with Photoshop's help) I get fairly decent, useable results as you've witnessed here! I throw out very few frames!! Must buy a decent hot-shoe flash though...one that'll stand tall and not spoil super-wide shots with a semi-circular 'eclipse'-type shadow in my foregrounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBOUR Posted January 20, 2009 #1581 Share Posted January 20, 2009 When are you cruising on the Mariner???? Rick We will board April 26th. Thanks Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBOUR Posted January 20, 2009 #1582 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Oops, I missed "Chops" in the title of your thread.:o I don't know about tables for 8 in there, but I'll bet you can do it. If you want to reserve 2 tables for 4 ahead of time, then go to the maitre d' when you board and ask to have them put together. If worst comes to worst, ask him to seat you side by side. Thanks Jean seems like forever ago we were in alaska dosen't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBOUR Posted January 20, 2009 #1583 Share Posted January 20, 2009 We had a table of 10 in Chops, just make your reservations early :) ### Thank You we will do just that can't wait to see the Mariner it will be our first time on her. Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friend of Eeyore Posted January 20, 2009 #1584 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Ooof - finally read all 40 pages! (80, for those with 20 posts a page) - all but 3 (6) were read today! I'm so jealous! (And still haven't figured out what FB stands for.....:D) -Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted January 20, 2009 #1585 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Ooof - finally read all 40 pages! (80, for those with 20 posts a page) - all but 3 (6) were read today! I'm so jealous! (And still haven't figured out what FB stands for.....:D) -Cathy I emailed Carol to ask her what FB stands for.......:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Craver Posted January 20, 2009 #1586 Share Posted January 20, 2009 We will board April 26th. Thanks Rick Hey Ruth - did you sign up for our roll call? I'll be on the April 26th sailing as well. I can't wait for Mariner to get to the West Coast. Thanks for all the information, Carol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBOUR Posted January 20, 2009 #1587 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hey Ruth - did you sign up for our roll call? I'll be on the April 26th sailing as well. I can't wait for Mariner to get to the West Coast. Thanks for all the information, Carol. I did sign up Ruth and I talk to strangers also lol. Looking forward to meeting you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex_Jen Posted January 20, 2009 #1588 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I did sign up Ruth and I talk to strangers also lol. Looking forward to meeting you ! I guess quite a few of us from the 4/26 sailing are reading Carol's thread for the info. ;) There's nothing like sailing vicariously with one of our CC "buddies". :D Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMiz Posted January 20, 2009 #1589 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I heard Benny Goodman was seen in the promenade. :eek::eek::cool: On which ghost ship ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suziehmkr Posted January 20, 2009 #1590 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Sigma 10-20 offered at $499.00Nowadays it seems to be $569, I think, so chances are you'll get it somewhere in that price range..depending. ______________________________________ B&H in NYC seems to be a good and reputable source. Quick delivery too, from what I've heard ..from a lady in Montreal I have used B & H... they currently have the lens with my needed Canon mount for $479 with free shipping. I am using that as a gauge for my "deal". :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted January 20, 2009 #1591 Share Posted January 20, 2009 On which ghost ship ? Hey George.........How are the grandchildren??? I think that the reference was to the midnight buffet being held at 10:30 because of the number of folks.........that are about Bobbies parents age onboard!:D:D Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMiz Posted January 20, 2009 #1592 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hey George.........How are the grandchildren??? I think that the reference was to the midnight buffet being held at 10:30 because of the number of folks.........that are about Bobbies parents age onboard!:D:D Rick Very trying day ! Two are fast asleep and the youngest is in the bedroom talking to herself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted January 20, 2009 #1593 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Very trying day ! Two are fast asleep and the youngest is in the bedroom talking to herself. Pull out your SetSail Pass.........and dream. It might make the time go faster!!:D Looking forward to meeting you.........in less than 2 weeks!!;) Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted January 20, 2009 #1594 Share Posted January 20, 2009 wonderful pictures and wonderful conversations. This is one of the best threads ever started by one of the best ladies to hit the high seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted January 20, 2009 #1595 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Either Carol is having trouble with the internet again.........or she is REALLY staying up late tonight. I thought she would have checked in with all of the news worthy of mentioning by now. Oh, Carol...........where are you????:D:D Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMiz Posted January 20, 2009 #1596 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I heard Benny Goodman was seen in the promenade. :eek::eek::cool: You know maybe he was there to see Jimmy Dorsey HANNAH STAROSTA…………………………VIOLINIST MARIO D'ANDREA……………………..SINGER / GUITARIST CLAUDE ERIC……………………………MALE VOCALIST JIMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA………………..SWING BAND MITCHELL ZIEDWIG…………………………………COMEDY PIANO SHOWMAN JUDY KOLBA…………………. SINGER PAUL BOLAND……………………..SINGER IMPRESSIONIST MARTY ALLEN & KARON KATE…………….COMEDIAN & SINGER EMMANUELLE BALMORI........ICE ACT - AERIAL HOOP ANGELO ARVONIO…………………………….COCKTAIL PIANIST IAN MILLAR……………………..PUB ENTERTAINER CAF CALIENTE………………………LATIN TRIO PRODUCTION SHOWS: PURE ENERGY - FRONT ROW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted January 20, 2009 #1597 Share Posted January 20, 2009 You know maybe he was there to see Jimmy Dorsey HANNAH STAROSTA…………………………VIOLINIST MARIO D'ANDREA……………………..SINGER / GUITARIST CLAUDE ERIC……………………………MALE VOCALIST JIMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA………………..SWING BAND MITCHELL ZIEDWIG…………………………………COMEDY PIANO SHOWMAN JUDY KOLBA…………………. SINGER PAUL BOLAND……………………..SINGER IMPRESSIONIST MARTY ALLEN & KARON KATE…………….COMEDIAN & SINGER EMMANUELLE BALMORI........ICE ACT - AERIAL HOOP ANGELO ARVONIO…………………………….COCKTAIL PIANIST IAN MILLAR……………………..PUB ENTERTAINER CAF CALIENTE………………………LATIN TRIO PRODUCTION SHOWS: PURE ENERGY - FRONT ROW Lets' see.........I have seen Judy Kolba........and Marty Allen. Jimmy Dorsey...........among the living ghosts!! Do they play his vinyls!:D Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMiz Posted January 20, 2009 #1598 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Lets' see.........I have seen Judy Kolba........and Marty Allen. Jimmy Dorsey...........among the living ghosts!! Do they play his vinyls!:D Rick Jimmy wasn't half the talent that Tommy was . I am a rock and roller and have been in the music business but some of my very early memories are of some of the big bands, I was about 6 years old when the Dorsey's died. They might not play his vinyls but most likely play his "shellac's" ( 78's ) Speaking of "Vinyl" it is making a comeback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted January 20, 2009 #1599 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Jimmy wasn't half the talent that Tommy was .I am a rock and roller and have been in the music business but some of my very early memories are of some of the big bands, I was about 6 years old when the Dorsey's died. They might not play his vinyls but most likely play his "shellac's" ( 78's ) Speaking of "Vinyl" it is making a comeback. Tommy Dorsey and Glen Miller were played at home much of the time. My sister and brother were both born in the 20's...........so I was a late comer. Consequentially I grew up almost in a bygone era. But I stll love the music!! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted January 20, 2009 #1600 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I emailed Carol to ask her what FB stands for.......:rolleyes: An unflattering adjective followed by a noun describing my dog...:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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