Ozark_Kid

We had a surprise $50 OBC show up after boarding on our last cruise. It was from booking a group rate through our great TA.

We enjoy going to Nachi Cocom. Lots of good memories.

I think they fell for it at first but now knows she was faking it. That's why I think she is the next one out.

@Sea Dog I was going to surprise you that I finally got the insta360 x3 but I couldn't help to comment on annother thread. I wanted to post an example for you to let you know but figuring out the editing is a challenge. The whole family met Monday afternoon at my oldest daughter's house. Santa came over to see the Grandkids. He read them a story and gave them a gift. I set the 360 up and recorded. I will try to post it later. Good luck tomorrow.

To bad Kenzie isn't there to help. She was practicing her Ho Ho Ho while eating yogurt. OhOhOh.mp4

I agree, all 3 were good teams. I enjoyed the story of the 2 sisters who didn't know each other growing up.

I am not sure but I would think if you had something to attach it to your body like a wrist, head, or shoulder band it wouldn't be a problem. I didn't get any of those. If it was me I would I wouldn't ask. I would have it on a collapsed stick, start it before getting on and once started I quickly extend it and hold it up. Then trim it later. Or if no stick you could try a video with it in your mouth 🙃. It's actually a "thing".

I just got the X3 in this week. Shoot now, frame later. It is challenging to edit. Have you had it awhile? This is helping me. It would be cool to see a video riding the Dragon. We just did the same itinerary on Allure and I was tempted to do the Dragon. Have a great cruise!

Joshua is a great high spirited guy. We told him we would be back January 22 and if I remember right his contact was to end the week before we boarded. I can't remember why but he said he wanted to extend his contract. Last night we were able to get a 10am boarding time. Getting closer.

@HBE4 Thanks for taking the time to share such a hard time. Also thanks for sharing the great pictures of the family.

That was a good Survivor. I feel like I know the one that will get voted off next week but could be surprised again. Now back to Amazing Race.

Being charged per text by your phone service or RC. If phone service you must not be in airplane mode.

Speaking of surf and stream, how is the new Starlink working. Are you noticing much difference? I don't remember trying the Windjammer at night. Have you tried dinner there? I bet it is funny being out at the pool, enjoying the sun while Jingle Bells is playing. 😆

Looks like if we can't live without 2 services a day, we will get a Jr Suite or higher. One benefit, might cut down on towel animals invading the room.

I noticed the seating area the last time on but never thought of using it to shoot pics. Great idea. I need to make note. Perfect for getting the pic with the Central Park sign in it. For a "mini" review this has been a great one.

The 2 sculptures we were talking about are these. I don't remember them in in 2017 or last October. Did you think we were talking about the lights

Those 2 sculptures have to be new. I am sure I would of noticed. Here are the lights at night.

Is this the post you were thinking of. I copied it for our January cruise. looking for the "little wonders". Here's the list, courtesy of Harry. Deck FWD/AFT/MID Type Area Description 3 Forward Conference center, right at the entrance 4 Forward Pedestal Main Theater 4 Aft Pedestal Two in the elevator lobby right before the casino entrance 4 Forward Entertainment place, right in front of Blaze when you come down the spiral stairs 5 Forward Royal Promenade, right in front of Boleros 5 Midship Royal Promenade, Inside the pub, on top of the ledge next to the kissing couple 5 Midship Royal Promenade, at the stairs that lead down to the Casino 5 Aft Royal Promenade, at the end of the Rising Tide Bar, starboard side 5 Forward Pedestal Royal Promenade, right by staircase leading down to entertainment place 5 Midship Pedestal Royal Promenade, starboard side at the embarkation entrance 5 Aft Wall Two in the elevator lobby right before casino entrance 6 Forward Wall Port-side elevator lobby, overlooking Royal Promenade 6 Aft Pedestal Two in the hidden elevator lobby niches 6 Aft Pedestal Aquatheater, port-side behind seating, by angled wall 6 Forward Elevator lobby, starboard side, right by the Diamond Club 6 Midship Schooner Bar, Against the glass railing in front the bar, overlooking the Royal Promenade 6 Aft Elevator Lobby, just before going into the Boardwalk 7 Forward Elevator Lobby, port side by Balcony 7 Aft Pedestal Port-side elevator lobby 8 Midship Pedestal Central Park, right in front of the marketplace 8 Midship Pedestal Central Park, Starboard by trellis walkway 8 Forward Elevator Lobby, starboard side 8 Forward Inside Art Actually Gallery 8 Aft Elevator Lobby, port side 10 Forward Pedestal In the elevator lobby, starboard side 10 Forward Elevator Lobby, port side 11 Aft Entry to concierge lounge 14 Aft Pedestal In the elevator lobby, starboard side 15 Forward Pedestal Beach pool area, right by towel stand 15 Aft Pedestal In the corner of the Deck 15 RCCL ship tribute area 15 Midship In front of the Teen Arcade 16 Aft Inside the Lobby, port side 16 Aft Inside the Lobby, starboard side 16 Forward Pedestal Solarium, starboard side, right by the beach chairs 16 Midship Pedestal Behind pool bar on starboard side, overlooking Central Park 16 Aft Pedestal Sports deck area, in between both flowriders (up the ramp) 17 Aft Wall Two inside Viking Crown

I looked up in the app what is showing tonight on the Explorer.

Looks good. I like it. I heard Wipe Out ended breakfast when they switched to El Local Fresh. Bummer.

The sandwich looks good. We have had some not so good experience with the Park Cafè. The one stop we made last October on Allure the sandwich was so fatty I couldn't eat it. Are they back to being good?

I love the 10x lens. Makes a big difference to zoom in with an optical lense compared to digital.

Good to hear! When on Ovation I enjoyed the food at 270. We ate breakfast and lunch there a few times. Love the view there too. The pic of the the kummelweck was from Park Cafè. If that was our 1st bad experience it would still be a go to but it has not been a great experience for us since the restart. Try 270 for breakfast. We really enjoyed it. I hope you and Eric are having a good cruise 🛳.

The fog looks cool. Did the fog delay boarding? Don't go out of the way but if you visit Bow and Stern there is a bartender named Joshua. Really good guy. He told us he was going to try to get his contract extended through January. We are hoping to see him again January 22. I hope you have a fun and safe cruise!

True. Even spell check can mess things up or talking in the mic to text. I have been surprised how good the translator has worked. Here is an example of how it works. I was wondering what Dani posted so highlighted and hit translate. Knowing the content of what she was responding to, it looks like the translation was pretty good. If it wasn't for the translator I would of had no clue what she was saying. Translators and spellchecker can make things funny sometimes.