Jim Avery Posted November 2, 2016 #176 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Understandable mistake, Oliveau. Octopus is owned by Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft. We've seen it a couple times in St. Barts, and most recently in Cannes during the film festival this year, when it was at anchor near us. Tom Cruise was rumored to be aboard, but we did not see him. Of course, he would have gone ashore in one of the two helicopters she carries. Just one of the differences between Octopus and SeaDream. She's also 80 feet longer than "our" yacht. And just one of the differences between Paul Allen and us, Trapper old buddy.😱🎉😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrapperZimmy Posted November 2, 2016 #177 Share Posted November 2, 2016 And just one of the differences between Paul Allen and us, Trapper old buddy.😱🎉😎 So true, Jim, so true. But then SeaDream is one of the differences between us and most other people. I'd rather be happy for what I have than be depressed over what I don't. Roll Tide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted November 2, 2016 #178 Share Posted November 2, 2016 So true, Jim, so true. But then SeaDream is one of the differences between us and most other people. I'd rather be happy for what I have than be depressed over what I don't. Roll Tide. That's us too. Roll Tide!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwaj45 Posted November 3, 2016 #179 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Tide is rolling in to Baton rouge as we speak. Geaux Tigers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted November 3, 2016 #180 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Tide is rolling in to Baton rouge as we speak. Geaux Tigers! Be nice now. Leonard Who????:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwaj45 Posted November 3, 2016 #181 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Hopefully it will be a good game and LSU will be able to hang in there. So glad to have a new coach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwaj45 Posted November 7, 2016 #182 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Congrats Jim on a great game. It was a lot of fun watching the battle until the last quarter. We will be pulling for the Tide now to get to the National Championship. Until next year! Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted November 7, 2016 #183 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Congrats Jim on a great game. It was a lot of fun watching the battle until the last quarter. We will be pulling for the Tide now to get to the National Championship. Until next year!Cole Thanks Cole. They don't come much tougher than LSU/Bama!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwaj45 Posted November 7, 2016 #184 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Congrats Jim on a great game. It was a lot of fun watching the battle until the last quarter. We will be pulling for the Tide now to get to the National Championship. Until next year! Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiki_Man Posted November 7, 2016 #185 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Is SeaDream 1 sailing towards the Carib on her repositioning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted November 7, 2016 #186 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Is SeaDream 1 sailing towards the Carib on her repositioning? Yes.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiki_Man Posted November 8, 2016 #187 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Jim Thank you for your updates. We have been a wee bit nervous but hopefully SD1 gets to Barbados on time (looks like a short Charter for a couple days) and then the Nov 22nd sailing. Looking forward to trying out SeaDream. This little 4 day sailing is perfect as a sample run. Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted November 8, 2016 #188 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Jim Thank you for your updates. We have been a wee bit nervous but hopefully SD1 gets to Barbados on time (looks like a short Charter for a couple days) and then the Nov 22nd sailing. Looking forward to trying out SeaDream. This little 4 day sailing is perfect as a sample run. Cheers Mark I predict the main issue you will have is that 4 days will just be too short.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiki_Man Posted November 8, 2016 #189 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Jim My motto is to "kick the tires once" to see if we will like it. It is amazing how we have gradually shifted from the Huge ships (Celebrity) to Regent to Windstar and now down to SeaDream. Never going back to the big ones again - maybe Windstar but only on the MV's. There is going to be a bit of a challenge this trip. We are bringing along our 23 yr old Daughter (she is in Grad School and has the week of Thanksgiving off and we have not been on a family vacation for a few years). She is well traveled and we can share the room for 4 days without killing each other (and I will just spend a lot of time on deck). Good food, good wine and plenty of time in the warm sunshine with excellent service sounds ideal for us. 2 weeks from today. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrapperZimmy Posted November 8, 2016 #190 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Sounds like you will enjoy SeaDream, Tiki Man. Here's an idea that may or may not work. If you and your wife book a bali bed for a night, your daughter could move from the sofa to the bed. If you find that to be a good idea, book the big bed in the front ("Crow's Nest). There are beds aft along the stack, but they tend to be noisier and hotter. The one in front affords more privacy, and is closer to the restroom. I offer this suggestion with the disclaimer that I am not a big fan of sleeping on deck. You might be like me and end up wanting to go back to your room at 2am, in which case you have to relocate your daughter. (Make sure she doesn't double lock the door.) Just something to think about. Anyway, enjoy your four days, and I'm sure we will be seeing you on a longer cruise soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho-hum Posted November 8, 2016 Author #191 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) refer to jottings Edited November 8, 2016 by ho-hum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho-hum Posted November 8, 2016 Author #192 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) refer to jottings Edited November 8, 2016 by ho-hum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted November 8, 2016 #193 Share Posted November 8, 2016 SD I currently docked Funchal. Next port shown is Barbados. No departure time listed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho-hum Posted November 8, 2016 Author #194 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) SD I currently docked Funchal. Next port shown is Barbados. No departure time listed yet. Midnight GMT (rumoured): 1 hour 15 minutes time from this post Edited November 8, 2016 by ho-hum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted November 13, 2016 #195 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Still underway. ETA BGI is the 18th at 0400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiki_Man Posted November 14, 2016 #196 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Still underway. ETA BGI is the 18th at 0400. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted November 16, 2016 #197 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Not a peep from anyone on SD I? You would think some sort of news would be put out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatnot Posted November 17, 2016 #198 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Anyone know how many passengers are on board for the crossing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho-hum Posted November 17, 2016 Author #199 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Anyone know how many passengers are on board for the crossing? SDI left with 77 but some may have left in Madeira. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted November 18, 2016 #200 Share Posted November 18, 2016 11:28 today Barbados time. SD I officially made it to Barbados. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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