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Does mommy know you're using your potty mouth here? ;)

 

Who do you think I learned it from? She usually says crap after saying one of those other words. You know, the ones that start with F, S, A, or B. As in "Oh CRAP, I shouldn't have said ____ in front of H!" Then I make sure I say those words a. lot. in polite company. :D

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I really hope you cruise (lots) more and review (lots) more.

 

If I found "ProfCruise" as an author in my kindle library, I'd totally buy the book(s).

 

Do go on. Also, if you send me on some cruises I'll totally review them for you! Hehe. Seriously though, that's so nice of you to say. Thank you! :)

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MDR DESSERTS!

 

Is it a coincidence that mommy puts me down for a nap during Days of our Lives? I think not. Now, where were we? DESSERT, of course. I guess naps aren’t so bad when you can dream of orange sherbet and WCMC.

 

Remember when mom embarrassed herself on CC with her inquiries around ordering more than one dessert in the MDR? Then after all that, she showed surprising restraint on the Freedom by only ordering one per night. Well she decided to eat the same number of desserts on the Sensation. Keep in mind though, we were on the Freedom for 8 nights and the Sensation for 4. Do the math.

 

Pumpkin pie.

 

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Cappuccino Ice Cake.

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Tiramisu.

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Old fashioned apple pie.

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Strawberry cheesecake.

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Half eaten key lime pie.

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To be continued -- saving the best for last. But I won't make you wait so long this time. Maybe...

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MDR desserts continued.

 

To mom's credit, she figured since she ordered two desserts she'd only go with the one ice cream. Actually she was too embarrassed to order the extra ice cream on top of the extra dessert. In retrospect she should have made daddy do it and then swapped with him. Live and learn and cruise on!

 

Warm chocolate melting cake with one (read as depressed) ice cream.

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And the moment you've all been waiting for!

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Don't I look content? Terrible twos? Whaaaat?

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Next up, Sea Day Brunch, featuring two more of my favorites: noodles (or "pasta" to Captain Lou) and pancakes. And more dessert. But now I have to go to bed. Wait, didn't I JUST wake up? What's on TV now mom, Scandal? See you all tomorrow -- sherbet dreams!

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I'm impressed you ate the whole dish of sherbet 'H'...way to vacation!

 

This review is awesome (and clever in every way)! Glad to see the Sensation featured for once. We sail in June for the first time. So excited to preview in your thread! :D

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MDR desserts continued.

 

To mom's credit, she figured since she ordered two desserts she'd only go with the one ice cream. Actually she was too embarrassed to order the extra ice cream on top of the extra dessert. In retrospect she should have made daddy do it and then swapped with him. Live and learn and cruise on!

 

Warm chocolate melting cake with one (read as depressed) ice cream.

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And the moment you've all been waiting for!

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Don't I look content? Terrible twos? Whaaaat?

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Next up, Sea Day Brunch, featuring two more of my favorites: noodles (or "pasta" to Captain Lou) and pancakes. And more dessert. But now I have to go to bed. Wait, didn't I JUST wake up? What's on TV now mom, Scandal? See you all tomorrow -- sherbet dreams!

 

 

LOVED both of H's reviews!

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Seaday Brunch.

 

This is one of mom’s favorite things, so she didn’t want me to ruin it. How rude (read like that kid from “Full House”). Her plan was to give me one. chance. and at the first sign of trouble (who H?) she’d dump me on those poor souls up at Camp Carnival (talk about the lowest rung on the Carnival career totem poll – wonder what they did to deserve that. I lasted all of about .00002 seconds so dad offered to run me up. Well it was 8:30am and camp didn’t open until 10am. Laugh out loud – suckas! Mom’s reservoir of patience still had a few drops left, so I was allowed to stay. I guess I need to try harder next time.

 

Anyway, the menu looked pretty good – as I mentioned it had some of my favorites, noodles and pancakes and desserts to boot, but shoot (in honor of Dr. Seuss who would NOT be making an appearance at this brunch…read on), I kept waiting for The Cat and Sam to come out. And they never. did. I thought the crowd looked a little uptight and there wasn’t a single giant hat or pair of colorful suspenders or miserable husband trying to be a good sport in his “Thing 2” shirt, but I held out hope until my last bite of mommy’s food. Now what would you do if this happened to you (Note from mom: Those of you who haven’t read “Cat in the Hat” literally 10 billion times since your toddler was introduced to Dr. Seuss at brunch on the Freedom in December may not understand that last line – count yourself lucky!)?

 

So for you fellow Seuss fans out there, sad news -- no sign of him on the Sensation yet. That didn’t stop mom from ordering the fruit loop french toast though (and me from stealing them)!

 

Funnest french toast. Mom and I went to battle over this. Don't let anyone tell you it's too sweet. How can anything ever be too sweet?

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Bagel breakfast.

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Flamin' tomatoes soup.

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Noodles! AKA Wide ribbon pasta with fresh made tomato sauce and mozzarella. AKA pappardelle "Principe di Napoli." But who the heck can pronounce that? Certainly not mom!

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More noodles! With cheese! AKA mac 'n cheese.

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Veggie omelet. We don't let grandma's healthy ways cramp our style!

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To be continued...

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Seaday brunch continued.

 

Proof that we don’t only eat on the “big boat” We drink too (at least when daddy’s credit card is linked to our sail and sign card)! Spicy Mary with chocolate pancakes. An odd couple, but a match made in heaven.

 

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And if you're not hyper enough after your french toast...

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And...

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Those were banana cream pie and caramelized cheesecake. AKA mommy's not-so-secret lovers. Next up, Lido, deli, and Pizza Pirate.

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My husband the college professor gives you credit for going on vacation with college students.;) Enjoying the review!

 

Yeah, mom didn't realize what a loud, rowdy bunch they are. She only ever sees them sleeping through her classes. ;) Thanks for reading! :D

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Lido dining.

 

food_lido_harrison_zps3mjebbik.jpg If I look a little tentative here, it’s because I kept hearing mommy tell daddy (with regard to the Lido buffet) to “dig a hole and bury those expectations good and deep.” I don’t know what “expectations” is, but I hope daddy unearthed my drum set while he was digging.

 

 

Anyway, if you like raisins as much as I do, you’ll have no trouble finding something for lunch. I asked mommy what she thought of the Lido and she said “slightly better than Golden Corral.” To clarify, that’s a ringing endorsement! Daddy stuck to burgers and pizza and, as such, didn’t spit anything out in his napkin.

 

Quattro formaggi pizza from Pizza Pirate.

 

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Bowl of "Mongolian Wok," beans and rice, noodles, fried plantains, and a fritter. Pay attention, Golden Corral.

 

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The best part about the Lido: sweet spot! Daddy was convinced every dessert was pudding molded to look deceptively like other desserts. Mommy and I agree that all-you-can-eat molded pudding is far better than no molded pudding at all.

 

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Mommy doesn’t have a single photo of me in her office, but she got this baby blown up poster size and hung it above her desk (true story). She wanted a nice photo of grandma from the back (that's her in the green shirt), I guess.

 

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Up next, deli.

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Hang on while I Google how to spell focacha...

 

Okay, that was the arugula, roasted peppers and mozzarella on foccacia.

 

Hang on again while I Google how to spell rubin...

 

Okay, here's the grilled reuben.

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Ship activities.

 

First, a few words about the dry dock.

 

When we sailed the Freedom she had just received the “2.0” upgrades. So when I saw the Sensation would be going through dry doc right before we sailed, I thought, “those drunk college students are really going to make for an entertaining Dr. Seuss parade.” But instead of Seuss at Sea, breakfast burritos, and the Guy’s toppings bar, we got new carpet (mainly in the stateroom hallways), upholstery, gym equipment, and Playlist Productions. Mom was so disappointed she only spent 30 minutes total in the gym out of protest (right…more about the gym in a second). If you’ve been on the Sensation recently and noticed anything else new, chime in, but that’s all our post dry dock scavenger hunt revealed.

 

The gym.

 

Mom goes to the gym regularly at home because she eats a. lot. and it’s easier to cruise if she can board without a crane. But because she only had 4 shoooooort days on this “big boat,” she could only waste 30 minutes of it deflowering one of the new bikes with a nice sweat shower (more about showers in a minute).

 

The gym is located at the front of the ship. The giant windows provide a beautiful view, but let in too much sun and heat for mom’s liking. Plus, the machines have TV’s, so who’s gonna look out there anyway.

 

Here are a few shots of the new gym equipment. Avoid that first bike (see above).

 

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Potty talk.

 

Mommy has such a potty mouth. She talks to me about that thing non-stop. It’s almost like she’s sick of changing my diapers. Here’s mom’s last ditch effort to train me at the airport before we got on the “big boat.”

 

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Better pack those diapers, mama.

 

Some people, like mom, who are too cheap to pay for any services, come to the spa exclusively for the larger showers, but some people come for the toilets. While I understand that “everybody poops” and “it’s nothing to be embarrassed about,” some of the younger women on our ship who still had “mystery” in their relationships escaped to the spa to do their “business.” No problem, except that the showers and toilets are in the same small room. Add hot steam to a small room with toilets and, well…you get the picture. Shower in your stateroom on the Sensation, people. Or better yet, poop in your stateroom. Trust me, soon you won’t even bother to close the door. Then you’ll have your very own “H” and an audience for all your bathroom activities. High five!

 

Next up, Playlist Productions. I didn’t want to put those on the same page as the potty, because, well, they weren’t that bad

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OMG!!!!!! My favorite little guy is back!!!! I love me some "H" What a great way to spend a rainy Saturday afternoon! Mommy, thank you for allowing him to write another cool review. Little man is just too cool. :D

 

 

INCHARGE: Can you tell me what ship/cabin your signature is "playing"? It looks amazing!

 

Thank you.

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INCHARGE: Can you tell me what ship/cabin your signature is "playing"? It looks amazing!

 

Thank you.

 

No problem -- bumped my review up to page 1. Teehee ;) That does look like an awesome room! I wish my mommy would pony up the cash for that baby!

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Playlist Production shows.

 

Mommy and grandma saw two shows: Studio VIP and 88 Keys. Those two have done Broadway together several times and this, my “big boat” friends, is no Great White Way. But that’s why your whole freakin cruise costs less than one ticket to Kinky Boots! Still, after “Studio VIP” mom thought she might just sit out by the Lido pool to watch the Greek (life) mating dance for her nightly entertainment. Luckily she gave it one more try and thought “88 Keys” was very well done and enjoyable. The talent wasn’t quite as, well, talented as on the Freedom, but they weren’t bad either. Here’s Josh, AKA, “big sexy,” our cruise director and some other guy warming up the crowd.

 

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The thing mom actually enjoyed the most was the piano bar entertainer, Christine. She performed right before “88 Keys.” Now SHE was talented, had a great personality, and was way more “big sexy” than big sexy. Mom had sort of a lady crush on her and it almost made her wish she could stay up past 9:30pm to take daddy on their first real date in 2 years (total coincidence…I have NOTHING to do with that) to see her perform in her regular venue. Here she is. If you go on the Sensation, get her number for mom.

 

 

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