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Who is Will? Does he post on cc?
Thank you for the time it took to do the live blog. Rochester welcomes you home. [emoji122][emoji122]
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Lurking and enjoying your blog. Thanks for taking the time! I’m in Rochester, too (Greece). We apparently have a lot of folks who like to get away from our variable weather, no surprise there!
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Our experience has been to eat in buffet area for breakfast if we are doing a shore excursion and need to be in and out quickly. Same thing for lunch. On sea days it is a change to eat in the MDR. We always enjoy having dinner in the MDR -- makes for a change from walking around and getting our food.
Even we eat out at home, we do not do buffet style restaurants. In our opinion, dinner should be different from other meals during the day when you do not have the time or only want something lite. We are on vacation and it is really very nice to have wait service and a choice of how you wish your meat prepared, share some dishes, have more than one appetizer.
Call us outdated, but we enjoy the MDR for dinner!:D
MARAPRINCE
Agree with everything! Thank you for saying it so well.
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There aren’t a lot of times when I really and truly laugh out loud, but this thread was one of those times. Loved it! Please let us know more about Franco’s desire for a life at sea, or at least a 7 day cruise.
Thank you for a great ending to my stressful day!
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I read yesterday on a PR site that a production company is interested because it is the biggest moneymaker for Lifetime. I’d love to see it return! I’ll be sad but not shocked if not. I miss the format from the first several years. I’ll miss Tim Gunn’s wonderful mentoring. He seems like such a gentleman.
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We got back on Anthem and zipped up to top deck about 2 minutes before it launched. Got to see it without any problems. That’s a shame that folks that went to the space center barely got to see it at all. We amazingly had prime places to stand and see. All of us clapped and whooped!
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Just so everyone knows. Project Runway may be no more. I read that the next two seasons were cancelled because of the Weinstein scandal. Weinstein Productions was the production company for the franchise.
I’ll certainly miss it, but that won’t be a surprise.
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I love love the Bimmer09 reviews. Such fun to read and wonderful pictures!
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It certainly seems like the producers are out of ideas when they use Candy Crush locations for inspiration.
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poinsettiaplate, if you are still interested, I can give you my experience as a first-timer on Silversea.
On the first day, I was utterly underwhelmed by the butler. He seemed to be a nice enough guy, but it was clear that he was trying to attend to at least 8 staterooms (perhaps more) during embarkation. He gave a little speech, covering the basics, but seemed a bit concerned that he was also needed elsewhere. I have to admit I had expected it to be less rushed, and more ... personable?
What he did do: show me the toiletries on a tray, and ask if I had another preference. When I indicated I'd like to try the Ortigia, he said it would be there by evening (it was). He showed me how to use the TV, and which button to use for calling him. He asked about mini-bar preferences. Everything I requested was there by turn-down, including an enormous bottle of Ramazzotti amaro. Finally, he strongly encouraged the use of the "still relaxing" and "please service room" cards so that he and the steward would know when I preferred quiet and stillness.
What he didn't do: offer me a pillow menu, offer to unpack my bag -- both of which I expected after reading these boards. I didn't mind at all, as the pillow selection on the bed was perfect, and I'm happy to unpack myself. Near the end of the trip I found the pillow menu on the bedside table, and perhaps on my next journey I'll try one of the others.
As the week went on, we interacted more. He quickly realized I was pretty low maintenance, so he would sometimes suggest things he could do for me. One day after an excursion, he asked if I'd like something from the bar. It was a lovely gesture, so I requested "something fun." He bought back a barely sweetened mojito, exactly as I prefer -- making me think he'd conversed with the bartender to see what I like.
We would usually run into each other in the morning as I returned from walking laps and breakfast, while he was serving in suite to my neighbors. He definitely got to know my habits and daily rhythm. Once I asked if he could get me a last minute reservation to La Terrazza, but it was fully booked. No biggie. Toward the end of the voyage, I left my boots to be shined, and went home with boots that looked like new.
On the final day, he did leave a note saying that he had cleaned my luggage and offered to pack, but I was happy to do it myself -- with a cocktail. Over the course of the week we chatted briefly in the hallway in the late afternoons, which was not a busy time for him. We found we had some interesting things in common, and it all flowed smoothly.
To be honest, I wasn't sure I would like the whole butler thing, but it turned out to be exactly right -- not too much, not too little. He grew on me as the days went on, and I grew to appreciate his understated kindnesses.
What a lovely post! I’ve never had a butler and always wondered how I’d feel about it. Intrusive? Too personal? I wasn’t sure. Your review made me feel comfortable with a butler, if I’m ever in that class. Thank you!
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Following and loving your live review! But...I don’t see a swimsuit. Where is it?
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Norris, it is you who made our day. I’m a long time reader, and this thank you is long overdo.
You have a gift for seeing details. Great job!
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Ah, Norris. At work now, listening, seeing your visuals, crying. The music is always perfect, and those cyprus trees are so Italy. Beautiful. Just beautiful.
It was a quick break for me, both calming and uplifting.
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Still don't like the cookies of the day.
Tell your chef that white chocolate is not healthy.
Yea -- I got all 5 trivia questions.
Enjoy the white chocolate. Sometimes ya have to live on the edge! :-))))
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these are great sleeves - very useful and secure for putting those paper tags inside
I have them, but I didn’t trust the metal loops. Looked like the closure would unscrew. I used zip ties instead, and they worked great
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Will the "Print Luggage Tag" link appear on my planner when I'm able to print?
Mine did
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I liked Whoopi’s dress design by Christian Siriano. Beautiful neck area. I was not crazy about the print, but it was different, and so is Whoopi, so that’s fine as long as she liked it. She was on The View by remote from Hollywood. She loved the pockets and said her very comfortable boots didn’t show underneath.
She also commented that there was so much tulle under the skirt that she couldn’t see out the car windows on way to Oscars. Said she wouldn’t fit into a seat at the Oscars, but I don’t think she changed into something else. She must have pushed it down in the seat.
All in all, a very Christian Siriano style. Nice. Proud of him!
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I think Stanley is the Golden Boy right now. Two wins in a row. I enjoy Anthony’s witty comments. I’ll miss him if and when he goes.
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Thanks for all the information, and my apology for spelling peloton incorrectly in first post.
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Ahhh, you are right about the WiFi. We’re traveling on Anthem with son and DIL who love their Pelaton, so I thought I’d ask. Is there a charge for typical workout bikes or ellipticals? I’ve used their treadmills but nothing fancier. Thanks!
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Are there Pelaton bikes in the gym on Anthem? If so, is there a charge to use them?
Thanks,
Judie
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Carry-on luggage
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I have a large backpack, a large purse and a medium rolling suitcase. I don’t block anyone on the gangway.
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