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A Latitudes Change That Hadn't Caught My Eye

njhorseman

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98Charlie

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Sometime in the next few months I'm gonna eat that freakin' groundhog Punxsutawney Phil

 

 

Just to help:

 

Trailer Park Groundhog

 

Take gun (.22 cal is good). Load with bullets and accurately fire at head [i'm assuming the groundhog's head, not your own].

 

Skin groundhog and gut him. Clean out carcass with waterhose.

 

Cut critter into quarters.

 

Make up a big batch of your favorite marinade (make sure it has oil and vinegar to help tenderize the groundhog).

 

Throw marinade and critter pieces into plastic trash bag and marinate around 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator.

 

Take out marinated critter pieces and throw on the grill on low heat. Cook until rare to medium rare. Do not overcook, critter will dry out.

 

And no one likes their critter dry.

 

Happy to help

 

Charlie

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mbisson

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I also think it would be fair if a person took 1 3-nighter and 1 4-nighter, it would count as 1 cruise. Or...similarly, 7 1-nighters would count as 1 cruise.

 

Just a little side bar-I checked pricing for a 2 day cruise from Vancouver to Seattle. The prices isn't much different than what I paid for a 7 day cruise (Dawn-Bermuda) a few months back. (so - jmo - leave it alone. The present way is better for the passengers)

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just got to jump in on this one:

 

14 completed cruises = platinum, which means on your 15 cruise you get the benefits.

 

The changes to the Latitudes program on the Sky (e.g. 3/4 day cruises) is that the Reps will no longer host the free cocktail party, etc. on these cruises. That's all!

 

The cruises still count towards your next level of Latitudes membership.

 

Travel Lover and Hazel Eyes, this is what we were told on our last cruise at the cocktail party hosted by the Latitudes rep.

 

Sam

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swedish weave

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Just to help:

 

Trailer Park Groundhog

 

Take gun (.22 cal is good). Load with bullets and accurately fire at head [i'm assuming the groundhog's head, not your own].

 

Skin groundhog and gut him. Clean out carcass with waterhose.

 

Cut critter into quarters.

 

Make up a big batch of your favorite marinade (make sure it has oil and vinegar to help tenderize the groundhog).

 

Throw marinade and critter pieces into plastic trash bag and marinate around 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator.

 

Take out marinated critter pieces and throw on the grill on low heat. Cook until rare to medium rare. Do not overcook, critter will dry out.

 

And no one likes their critter dry.

 

Happy to help

 

Charlie

 

Please include the amount of carbs and fat and protein for Monte since he is very conscious of his diet.

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mbisson

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Please include the amount of carbs and fat and protein for Monte since he is very conscious of his diet.

 

 

Correct! I don't eat anything that is good for me. That's how I keep my body in such a God like condition!

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swedish weave

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Just a little side bar-I checked pricing for a 2 day cruise from Vancouver to Seattle. The prices isn't much different than what I paid for a 7 day cruise (Dawn-Bermuda) a few months back. (so - jmo - leave it alone. The present way is better for the passengers)

 

I read in the LA Times that the Star will be up there as a hotel for the Olympics and the cabins will go for $500 per person per night. I wonder if they give Latitudes benefits for that "trip" . ??

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njhorseman

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Checked web site its still after 14 cruises do not know what you saw maybe try glasses ha ha

 

Ha ha, yeah right :rolleyes:

 

It was wrong, I first pointed it out...a number of Cruise Critic members contacted NCL and NCL corrected it.

 

No one needs glasses. :rolleyes:

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98Charlie

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Ha ha, yeah right :rolleyes:

 

It was wrong, I first pointed it out...a number of Cruise Critic members contacted NCL and NCL corrected it.

 

No one needs glasses. :rolleyes:

I could use some glasses...........filled with beer:p

 

Charlie

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98Charlie

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Correct! I don't eat anything that is good for me. That's how I keep my body in such a God like condition!
Too bad. You'll probably have to avoid eating Phil then. I couldn't find any nutritional info on whistle pigs (groundhogs, woodchucks, etc.). But one pound of squirrel meat (AKA "chicken of the tree") yields 540 calories, a whopping 96.3 grams of protein and only 2.7 grams of saturated fat.

 

Guess you'll have to stick with a couple o' Big Macs or a sack of White Castles if you have those around.

 

Charlie

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Too bad. You'll probably have to avoid eating Phil then. I couldn't find any nutritional info on whistle pigs (groundhogs, woodchucks, etc.). But one pound of squirrel meat (AKA "chicken of the tree") yields 540 calories, a whopping 96.3 grams of protein and only 2.7 grams of saturated fat.

 

Guess you'll have to stick with a couple o' Big Macs or a sack of White Castles if you have those around.

 

Charlie

is that why the squirrels in NY are disappearing?

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98Charlie

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is that why the squirrels in NY are disappearing?

Actually the State of New Jersey was advising people to eat no more than 2 per week a couple of years ago due to toxic contamination.

 

Is it just me or are we drifting from the topic:confused:

 

So, do you think that Platinum Latitude members (14 completed cruises) should have a private reception where they serve Pâté de foie écureuil?

 

Charlie

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Too bad. You'll probably have to avoid eating Phil then. I couldn't find any nutritional info on whistle pigs (groundhogs, woodchucks, etc.). But one pound of squirrel meat (AKA "chicken of the tree") yields 540 calories, a whopping 96.3 grams of protein and only 2.7 grams of saturated fat.

 

Guess you'll have to stick with a couple o' Big Macs or a sack of White Castles if you have those around.

 

Charlie

 

I wrap my groundhog in bacon & fill the body cavity with cheese :D. Then it gets deep fried in lard! YUMMO

 

(it's then suitable to be cut into small pieces, stuck on a toothpick & served as hors d'oeuvres at the latitudes party--just to keep on topic)

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Actually the State of New Jersey was advising people to eat no more than 2 per week a couple of years ago due to toxic contamination.

 

Is it just me or are we drifting from the topic:confused:

 

So, do you think that Platinum Latitude members (14 completed cruises) should have a private reception where they serve Pâté de foie écureuil?

 

Charlie

 

Definitely !!!! Nothing is too good for platinum !!!!

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I wrap my groundhog in bacon & fill the body cavity with cheese :D. Then it gets deep fried in lard! YUMMO

 

(it's then suitable to be cut into small pieces, stuck on a toothpick & served as hors d'oeuvres at the latitudes party--just to keep on topic)

 

Note to 98 Charlie -- Please re-calculate nutritional values ASAP. This is an emergency !!

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I was on the Spirit last week and had Latitudes Perks. I was in a BB balcony. This was my 4th cruise but I have never had any perks before, no pins, maybe an invitation to the party, but that’s all. This time:

Pins were on the bed with a letter thanking me for cruising again.

Got an invitation to the Latitudes party on Monday afternoon.

Got another invitation to another party on Thursday night.

Got a letter from Karan, the concierge, with information about priority tendering

Got a letter from Karan, with invitation to Chocolate Buffet, meet him and he would escort us in 15 minutes before it started. (No waiting inline)

Got a letter from Karan about disembarkation with VIP luggage tags, and if we wanted to carry our own, meet him and he would escort us off at prearranged times.

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