Boozin n Cruizin

It's funny, Viking Ocean Cruises has no casinos on their 9 mid-size ships and they seem to keep them all packed!!!

Glad to hear they are all returning to Crystal...I wish they would bring back my favorite pianist

in the Cove, John Mentis...I have been on many cruises and he was probable the best in the industry.

I will always remember several years ago when he was playing in the Avenue Saloon before he moved to the Cove when Debbie Reynolds was onboard.....it was around 1am in the Avenue and she and her friends were sitting listening to John when she abruptly got up and ask if he would accompany her while she sang...Well, she sang Tammy and a couple of others and was amazed he did not need any music...It was quite an evening.  Don't know if John is still playing or if he retired.