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If this is true, I’m free to sell that stock. I bought at $50 a share and at least I’ll get a tax deduction next year for Losses.
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I’d like to purchase wi fi for the April 15th transatlantic out of Baltimore. What’s your reaction? Lately we’ve been on very new ships which had impressive Internet. Legend’ though possibly lovely, might be behind on technical installation (I’m worrying). Thanks..Susan
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Adding that close to Placa Catalunya is Hotel Grandia.
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The Hotel Continental was our first Barcelona Hotel years ago and hands down the worst one. There are lots of choices and although prices are going up each year there are plenty of bargains there. In November we stayed in Hotel ONIX LICEO at the sea end of La Rambla and although the little street was a tiny bit shabby the hotel was quite nice and reasonable. I’ll stay there gain.
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MaisonRose started following GLUTEN-FREE ON PRIMA & etc.. , Are there afternoon tea items in the buffet? and Carnival Stock
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Are there afternoon tea items in the buffet?
MaisonRose replied to Bollycats's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
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New way for requesting Carnival shareholder obc now?
MaisonRose replied to martinchem's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
The info they ask for is scary: how do we know that Stockperks is secure? why do they ask our earnings? -
I paid over $50 a share, I’ll sell them to you half price 🤓 seriously I’m pleased with the OBC that I’ve gotten but it sure was bad timing. It’s time to buy stock imho. I didn’t know that a request for OBC could be turned down. Susan
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Are there afternoon tea items in the buffet?
MaisonRose replied to Bollycats's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
I’m surprised to hear that Carnival has a Tea time (yea!) I’m really picky & this is my first Carnival cruise: Transatlantic on the Legend, April 15 from Baltimore. So, tell me more. What time? Is it every day? Or is Tea on every Sea Day? Are you seated in the MDR? Is the tea delivered prepared and ready to pour? (Or do they pass around tea bags to put into not-so-boiling water?) Has anyone ever requested a tea kettle for their cabin? (In Dec. NCL Prima actually delivered one at my request.) Several TAs ago we crossed on the Queen Mary and the TEA was the only reason I would sail Cunard again (it was that good). Thank you for indulging me this one peculiarity of mine. Cheers, Susan -
Just off: we asked our steward & got a small drip coffee machine & supplies. There is a sharps container, red, on the shelf below the bathroom counter. The bathroom is really really nice: great glass enclosed shower.
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Barcelona is pushing docking to be outside the city center
MaisonRose replied to InFullertonCA's topic in Spain Ports
It’s been my experience that catching a cab (especially if you have at least one companion) is not only cost effective but time saving as well. Several times I’ve hired a cab for a day for under €100 and often just to the Placa Cataluna at the far end of Las Ramblas or simply to the seaside end from whence (whence? Really?) we walk up Ramblas to Catalunya, stopping on the left side near Liceo at the Bouqueria market. Wonderful food stalls where indeed the taste of Espana awaits you. Crossing the major circle of Cataluna head for Passia deGracia with its high end shopping and a few blocks up on the left side, the famous Gaudi apartments: really a treat of imaginative architecture (do your homework and Google Gaudi to see if you are interested in Art Nouveau design And here’s a discovery I made and pass this on to those who just want a leisurely look at something special..or have already visited the major sites. Back to Placa Catalunya & restart up the Passia de Gracia on the right side & in a block or two you will see on your right a little alley leading to the massive, iron clad 19th C foodie haven >el nacional barcelona< Google it. You’re Welcome. Be sure to visit the restrooms. Also if you are a reader, I recommend SHADOW OF THE WIND by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Another site if you love stained glass windows is to tour the Acadamy of Music (Palau de la Musica). Can you tell that I love this wonderful European city? It’s in a category all to itself. Bon Voyage, Susan -
About tea: there’s hot water and then there’s HOT WATER and MSC SEASIDE WINS THAT ONE. They have a temperature controlled server and I never saw a steam flower on the top of the cup (indulge me, I realize that it’s picky). A proper cuppa is important to some of us. …..reply would much prefer loose leaf tea, especially Lapsang , but alas, I understand that's a pipe dream onboard. Real cream would be nice too. I'll stick to my Tea Forte teas in my stateroom and the occasional tea in the thermal suite. I think that’s a solid plan. And I’ll check out the Thermal Suite, too. Tea brands IMHO really shine depending on the water you’re using and for example at home in Md. Bigelow is my brand while here in France (calcium laden water) I use Lord Nelson. But the water must boil. I’ve never had tea at Starbucks so that…well, the fact is that tea isn’t going to ruin my happiness to be sailing across the sea!
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Thank you. I have given GF notice when booking. I’ll go to the MDR after boarding & check out the situation. The worst GF help was on the Queen Mary, the best on RCL so far. i think basically the situation continues to improve (along with the staff’s attitude.) I will definitely write it up in this form. About tea: there’s hot water and then there’s HOT WATER and MSC SEASIDE WINS THAT ONE. They have a temperature controlled server and I never saw a steam flower on the top of the cup (indulge me, I realize that it’s picky). A proper cuppa is important to some of us.
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I’m hoping some erstwhile NCL enthusiast out there can give me a picture of Gluten Free dining on Prima. I’m two weeks from boarding. I’ve had experience on other lines and for example have missed Gluten Free soups and crackers. Other food questions Does Sweet n Low (pink packets) exist? What brand of tea bags? Buffet: Is the hot water for tea hot enough? …of course it isn’t overwhelming to bring these items if I must. If you order room service for just a pot of coffee in the morning, is there the service charge? Thanks for helping: this is my second NCL CRUISE but the last time GF wasn’t an issue.
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oh boy, then he would need to use an iPhone app to find the Air Tag. He can’t of course…. However Air Tags are great for finding a kid or a husband, I should think. (I lost my luggage off the Eurostar last July…a hapless passenger took it by mistake & it took 3 weeks to get it back) so Air Tags are my go-to item this year.