Wayward Son

Hey, leave my beloved hashbrowns out of this! Some things matter. Take out your frustration on the cookie whiners.

I don't tend to agree much with zqvol, but, oh my. Vow renewal isn't something you just pop on someone. Your dad might be the one in for the surprise. But, I'm sure it will be fine. Have fun!

As a not-yet-savvy international traveler, that is good to know. For future reference, how would one know that? I can picture myself waiting through a long queue at KLM, only to be told at the desk that I need to go to the (equally long) Delta queue. 😩

So, if I'm in Amsterdam on a KLM flight to the US operated by Delta, I should check-in at Delta? That doesn't sound right, but I've never had to do it yet.

Replace Filet Mignon with filet o' yak?

Flight duration doesn't really matter. If it's cancelled, it's cancelled.

Are you sure? We are flying Delta operated by Endeavor Air. There is no Endeavor Air at our airport. They should check in with Iberia, unless there is no Iberia at their airport.

That's fine, as long as you also compare fares, what's included, what's not, what's an extra charge, etc. I would certainly expect better food if you're paying an extra $500-1000 per person or more for a similar cruise.

How many times do you go to the same specialty restaurant on a cruise?

Jason at Malting's on the Encore: "Crown-thirty Mr. Wayward?"

You are assuming they have a choice and are saving money. How do you know that?

The current sale is 70% off 2nd guest. I predict the next sale will be 35% off each guest. Rinse and repeat.

And if they do come back, anyone who corrects them or questions their motives is obviously just an NCL cheerleader, of course. Pretty standard script.

And here I thought Bailey's is thick cream with Irish Whiskey. Go figure.

They always seem to be staffed whenever I try to sneak a cigarette in there.

Well, I am (was) the financial / management accountant that gave you all your numbers. 😄

I've forgotten more about financial planning than my late father, a CFP, ever knew. I'm also a CPA, but you wouldn't want me doing your business taxes. Things aren't always as a few letters behind a name would lead you to believe.

I'm no risotto expert, but I did cook it once (never again). Done correctly, it takes one person, with constant stirring and attention, over 30-min to make. It can't sit around once it's done or it will turn into a near-solid mass that will stick to the wall and never move. So, it can't be made "on the fly", and it can't sit around too long. Cagney's obviously serves it enough to make it work (although many of us can attest to au gratin potatoes that were well past their prime), but since it's not tagged as vegetarian, it's likely made from beef stock. You can't just quickly "throw together" a risotto made from veg stock as a substitute (without using the aforementioned Minute Rice). I've never ordered it at Cagney's, so I have no idea if it can even be considered a true risotto.

Yep, "Ain't got no time to read the whole freaking 3-post thread!"

Most reward cards need to be actually cancelled for certain amount of time. Your expired card may still be "active" (although you should have received a new one) which wouldn't allow you to re-up on the bonus points. But, check it out. If it has been cancelled, it's certainly been long enough that you should be able to open a new account.

I totally agree about the "lecture". Uncalled for. But yeah, you don't just have risotto randomly sitting around, or quickly throw it together. Minute Rice and some vegetable broth, sure. But not risotto.

I have no skin in the vegetarian game, so I don't care. But, you've obviously never made an authentic (or even semi-respectable) risotto.

That is strange. I have an S22 and my wife has an S24. Navigator works just fine. Are you talking about when you're on the ship? We haven't experienced that yet.

There are a number of other pretty cool CCers around, if you look hard enough. Although that number is quite limited.

Seriously. Who does that? One who doesn't mind food being "thrown overboard", I guess.