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Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Yes -- I believe it was Arturo's... Name sounds correct & definitely the old style white table cloths! Yes - prices on alcohol have definitely increased and the big Agave Freeze sky rocketed the price of Tequila... I no longer drink the quantities I used to - so purchase as I need it vs. the stocking up method... I have to say paying Texas duty plus the price of the Tequila was a steal in the old days. It was about a quarter or fifth of the price as purchasing elsewhere, at the time. And - I am a "little" more particular about my tequila these days 🙂 Thanks for the Arturo's memory! Cheers -- Von & John -
LIVE… Carnival Celebration 9/3/23-9/9/23
Von & John replied to MeganGC1983's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Wow -- I binged late into the night... It's been a fabulous cruise - up until the "hooligans" / "thugs" / "hoodlums" / "Future Prisoners 3002654, 3002655 & 302656" entered the picture. Megan - Thanks for a Fantabulous Live (although I missed the Live part this time) once again! Cheers to the Great Memories You Made. As for the PUNKS - That's some Crazy Entitled *****... Hope all is well in your world & hope to see your recap soon. Cheers -- Von -
LIVE… Carnival Celebration 9/3/23-9/9/23
Von & John replied to MeganGC1983's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Megan - Dang somehow I missed the cruise -- Just starting page 1... Only 54 more to go 🙂 Hope you had a Fantabulous Cruise! Cheers -- Von -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
The Rose Garden may be the old Patio... I'm not sure that was the official name or rather one Dad & Cronies made up... Location sounds fairly accurate & there were flowers everywhere! I don't recall the name of the restaurant we used to love... It was also on the left side of the street - I am thinking first block or so - I know it was b/4 The Patio. This was the first place I had "true" Queso Flameado - topped w/ brandy & served flambe table side. We always walked across - one time I was hauling lots of tequila (it was still inexpensive then & much cheaper than I would find in Shreveport-Bossier). I had a GREAT bag I brought along for just this purpose 🙂 Wow - left Shreveport in 1998 - so just a year or 2 ago... My visits to them in Mission, w/ day trips to Progresso or Reynosa, lasted until a few years before they sold their place. I haven't been back since. -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Yes... Straws & Whataburger Ketchup make an appearance - I was starting to lose hope! -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
The water slides were removed on the renovation end of 2018/2019. Our TransPacific was the 2nd to last cruise b/4 renovation - if I remember correctly. On our final night we made use of the slides - just b/4 they closed the pools for the evening w/ one of our Peeps we met on the ship... The slides were old & worn - many expressed frustration w/ the equipment. As a life-long water rat... I didn't have any troubles w/ keeping the momentum going by accelerating w/ my hands. Terry had some challenges on the first couple of runs (including stopping) - but then I showed him the solution... Our spur of the moment obstacle course of slides, pools & hot tubs was quite fun & a great memory... Happy we did it 🙃 The Pool Crew & our Fave Bar Teams joined in the laughter & fun - I will neither deny nor confirm if there are pic's & video's of us -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
We played Gaelic Football on the Ice... First Official Gaelic Football on the Ice Since the guys didn't allow the women to play Rugby - we didn't let the men play Gaelic Football... Played w/ the Kiwis - McMurdo & Scott Base 🙂 I had never played previously - but Jean registered everything to make it official. -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
OK - I Have to ask... I've caught up 29 pages in the past 2 days - up to page 50 & no Whataburger packets... First no monkey - now no Whataburger - what's happening to this world? -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
LOL -- Dad & his wife had a winter place in Mission, when I lived in Corpus - actually for many more years than I lived in Corpus... Anywho... We'd cross over to Progresso & have $0.25 beers at "The Patio"... Which was simply a dirt courtyard & you'd buy the beer out a back door & sit on a folding chair. These visits/trips lasted much longer than I lived in Corpus Eventually "The Patio" started upgrading - the courtyard had tables & chairs - beer went up to $0.50 They added paving stones - beer went up to $0.75 They added an outdoor bar - beer went up to $1.00 I don't recall in my visits the beer going over the $1.00 mark - however I am sure it went up in time. It's been years since I've been there - I wonder if "The Patio" still exists... -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
7 Drinks or 7 Double Drinks? -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
I have to admit - we live in Alaska & we loved the 2 Alaskan Cruises we've been on! First - Southbound (Diamond Princess) - Whittier to Vancouver 2nd - TransPacific (NCL Jewel) - Vancouver thru AK to Petropavlovsk, Russia onto Japan & disembark Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan Hoping to do the TransPacific next Spring Yokohama (Tokyo) back to Seward... -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
MMMM... What - no slice of the Cheese Block 🙂 -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
LOL - Ice Worms are Real... However, here's a little Cheechako Humor for you... Ballad of the Ice-Worm Cocktail: https://www.yukon-news.com/opinion/origin-of-the-ballad-of-the-ice-worm-cocktail-uncovered/ -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Not bad for Alaska... Of course it costs less to get to the product to Anchorage than many other areas / regions... -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Greg -- Knik Glacier (kuh-nick) -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Greg -- we only wish there were more local than chain... The chains have been pushing the locals out - just like everywhere. I forgot to mention we also have Sportsman's Warehouse... The Locals vs. Chains also goes for the Restaurants... Almost all new restaurants are chain restaurants. -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Hahaha... Bass Pro & Cabela's - lot's of Fishing & Hunting up here 🙂 -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Greg - The rooftop of 49th State Brewery is also a great place to see Denali on a Clear Day -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2022/07/23/curious-alaska-whats-the-deal-with-anchorages-airport-train-station/ -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
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Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Hey Greg - Check your info for the Train Station... If you purchased ticket independently you are most likely catching the train @ the downtown depot. If you purchased from NCL & are headed down on their special train - you are most likely departing from the Airport Train Station. -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Glacier Brew is good... Both Beer & Food -- Enjoy! Always packed - year round... The Bar seating is always the best bet -
Saint Greg's Alaska Jewel - Live - August 28, 2023
Von & John replied to Saint Greg's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
Nice job on the inside of the Air BNB... I'll have to remember this place as a potential recommendation for peeps visiting ANC. Thanks