Musings on Mariner - A slow boat from China

The S8 particularly with the last updates has nearly the same power saving/battery specs as the S9. At least in their ad, the camera seems to be the major improvement, though my S8 seems to do better than my wife's S7. I'll let her upgrade first this time.

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Indian menu tonight.

I tried the Tandori chicken. Very spicy. [emoji33]

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Second place in Progressive Trivia. Water bottle.

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Facebook and Instagram more important than CC

 

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Can’t believe that CC let you use the f-b word. I got warned for alluding to it!

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Second place in Progressive Trivia. Water bottle.

 

 

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Nice photo - looks like a good time being had by all (y) The times we've been in that region the ship has been part of a convoy and a team of British Navy and their gear have been onboard. They also taped up brown paper over many windows that didn't have curtains. Thanks for your postings - good fun to follow you!

Can’t believe that CC let you use the f-b word. I got warned for alluding to it!

 

 

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Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

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The S8 particularly with the last updates has nearly the same power saving/battery specs as the S9. At least in their ad, the camera seems to be the major improvement, though my S8 seems to do better than my wife's S7. I'll let her upgrade first this time.

Everything that I have read about the S9 seems to revolve around camera improvements. Since I still stick with a dedicated stand alone camera I don't care too much about the camera in my phone. The occasional times when I do use the S8 camera it has served me fine.

Nice photo - looks like a good time being had by all (y) The times we've been in that region the ship has been part of a convoy and a team of British Navy and their gear have been onboard. They also taped up brown paper over many windows that didn't have curtains. Thanks for your postings - good fun to follow you!

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The rules concerning FB are often quoted incorrectly. It is my understanding that the only objection CC has about FB is in regards to adding links on roll calls.

 

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

A whole thread not about roll calls which mentioned FB was deleted recently.

Everything that I have read about the S9 seems to revolve around camera improvements. Since I still stick with a dedicated stand alone camera I don't care too much about the camera in my phone. The occasional times when I do use the S8 camera it has served me fine.

I may have some luck posting from my HTC next week. It knows the access code. [emoji6]

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A whole thread not about roll calls which mentioned FB was deleted recently.

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Destroying the Dragons Lair. Another PC perk. Even the Captain got involved.

Someone didn't realize laminated glass really doesn't break.

Captain Hansen did break one of the hammers.

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Preemptive accommodations:

Dear Valued Member,

Our transatlantic sailings are unique itineraries that occur just twice a year— and are generally a Crown & Anchor® Society member favorite. On these sailings, your exclusive spaces might be shared with more members than on traditional itineraries. So, for your upcoming sailing on Navigator of the Seas, our onboard crew will arrange for certain enhancements to make sure you are properly accommodated.

In particular, we want to ensure that our highest tier members— our most loyal guests— enjoy the ship to the fullest while making the most of their perks. And, since almost half of the members sailing represent our top 3 tiers (with 660 Diamond, 501 Diamond Plus, and 56 Pinnacle Club Members joining us) we want your time onboard to be nothing short of spectacular.

Therefore, on this very special voyage, the Diamond Nightly Happy Hour will expand from the Diamond Lounge to the entire Viking Crown Lounge, offering a bit more space for our valued Diamond and above members. As you can imagine, even with this additional space, there will still be congestion for our 1000 plus Diamond and above members sailing. But as always, you’ll be able to use your preloaded drink vouchers at the bars and lounges throughout the ship. Also, I have outlined the adjustments to the Diamond Nightly Happy Hour for you below.

 

CONCIERGE LOUNGE DIAMOND CLUB & VIKING CROWN LOUNGE

Deck 9 Deck 14

Pinnacle Club and Suites Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club

Additionally, we understand that with the limited capacities in the Diamond Club, the morning rush for coffee might get a bit hectic. To relieve long waits for your specialty coffee, I have loaded one specialty coffee voucher per day on your SeaPass card. You’ll be able to redeem it in the Main Dining Room, Café Promenade, and Plaza Bar in the Windjammer. Upon arrival, be sure to check for further details in your Welcome Letter from the Concierge.

Our staff will do their best to accommodate you while onboard, and if normal operations are affected, we'll make sure you know as soon as possible via detailed in-stateroom communications. In the meantime, you can visit our Crown & Anchor Society website to review your member benefits. Thank you for your understanding.Your Crown & Anchor Society Member Director,Millie A. Quiles

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Plus no mention of unlimited in Boleros and Schooner, or 4 drinks on seapass.

I have yet to get a coffee outside of DL/CL, and have never used more than 3 of the drinks on my seapass. 4 was probably unnecessary. Coffee on seapass was probably needed

I think we're getting another 200 or so eligible next week in Dubai. [emoji33]

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Does Navigator have Izumi on 14? ...

Yes, and I was surprised that Adventure got a Suite Lounge there instead of Izumi. I wonder if their experience with Izumu up there has not been ideal, or they just decided having the Suite Lounge was a higher priority. On Adventure, they put Izumi on the Royal Promenade where the Sports Bar used to be.

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What cruise is this for?:confused:

I wanted ours to match. Easier to explain things

 

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I hope to hear the S9 is working well for you, My wife will look into it this summer. Last year I got the S8+ a week before our Adventure cruise and took it into the pool with me in my pocket. I think I was the first person to kill an s8+

Coffee on seapass was probably needed

But with 1000+ eligible, that line for the coffee will be mighty long.

What cruise is this for?:confused:

In the e-mail text - Navigator TA starting this Sunday.

The rules concerning FB are often quoted incorrectly. It is my understanding that the only objection CC has about FB is in regards to adding links on roll calls.

 

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

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That is the way I read it, but I can't talk about the consistency of the moderation of that rule since talking about fight club, I mean moderation is also against the rules. Nobody seems to care here when I mention I don't like Facebook roll calls as it lists your real name and home town to everyone on the roll call. (off to check marinetraffic to see if you have made Oman yet.

But with 1000+ eligible, that line for the coffee will be mighty long.

DL

Plaza Bar (WJ)

Cafe Promenade

Casino Bar

MDR deck 3

Did not work in Chops for breakfast

Longest line I saw was around 15 people at Cafe Promenade

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That is the way I read it, but I can't talk about the consistency of the moderation of that rule since talking about fight club, I mean moderation is also against the rules. Nobody seems to care here when I mention I don't like Facebook roll calls as it lists your real name and home town to everyone on the roll call. (off to check marinetraffic to see if you have left Oman yet.

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Longest line I saw was around 15 people at Cafe Promenade

I kinda assume that when presented with an opportunity to get a free specialty coffee virtually everyone will head to Cafe Promenade.

We arrive in Oman in the morning

 

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Are you staying there more than one day, or is it like a normal turn around day?

I kinda assume that when presented with an opportunity to get a free specialty coffee virtually everyone will head to Cafe Promenade.

Line at CP was not that bad - last time they offered this on a TA!