Rare John&LaLa Posted October 24, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) Welcome Back for two more weeks of fun, frivolity, and frolicking. For those with some time to kill, here is our trip last year. Edited October 24, 2019 by John&LaLa 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbird1 Posted October 24, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 24, 2019 19 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Welcome Back for two more weeks of fun, frivolity, and frolicking. For those with some time to kill, here is our trip last year. John, make sure the ship is in top shape for us 11/2 cruisers. 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptf2009 Posted October 24, 2019 #3 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Looking forward to your review, John (your reviews are always so much fun to read and makes us feel like we are cruising with you:). We hope to sail on Symphony next Fall! Enjoy every minute! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 24, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, snowbird1 said: John, make sure the ship is in top shape for us 11/2 cruisers. 🤣 They did a lot of sprucing up the week before as I recall. Really shouldn't be a problem anyway. CLR doesn't board until you do.🤣 Edited October 24, 2019 by John&LaLa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted October 24, 2019 #5 Share Posted October 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: CLR doesn't board until you do @CruiseLifeRick will be adding to fun? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 24, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted October 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Biker19 said: @CruiseLifeRick will be adding to fun? I'm not sure. He has appeared in our Roll Call. I'm sure he will be on Periscope and Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 24, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Housekeeping I post lots of pictures, so if you don't want to experience the wrath of @Biker19 @Milwaukee Eight and others, try and not quote pictures to just say thanks 😉 Use the Like, Laugh, Thanks buttons when possible, that's what they are there for. I will be out of pocket a lot, so talk among yourselves when I'm gone. I will try and not fall behind more than a day, but hey, it's a party. Join in, all are welcome. Ask questions, I'll try and answer. Remind me if I don't. Most of all have fun and be nice to each other, and to me. If you are onboard, say hi 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37645 Posted October 24, 2019 #8 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Looking forward to this. We will be on Symphony for the first time in a couple weeks for a belated milestone bday celebration and I’ve heard great things about it. Happy Cruising [emoji6]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgore83 Posted October 24, 2019 #9 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Looking forward to another great review from John and Lala! I do hope Rick will chime in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 24, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Shoutout #1 I consulted with one of the great Live reporters on CC, @A&L_Ont on a catchy thread title. I was not disappointed. He came up with From a Song to a Symphony, A Party 50 Years in the Making. Awesome idea, but then I remembered I went with a play on Dickens last year, so I thought Great Expectations was fitting. Thanks, Andrew 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
later Posted October 24, 2019 #11 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Don’t forget to provide the casino in your review. See you on the 2nd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 24, 2019 Author #12 Share Posted October 24, 2019 1 minute ago, later said: Don’t forget to provide the casino in your review. See you on the 2nd. Absolutely, they are the official sponsor of leg 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted October 24, 2019 #13 Share Posted October 24, 2019 7 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Housekeeping I post lots of pictures, so if you don't want to experience the wrath of @Biker19 @Milwaukee Eight and others, try and not quote pictures to just say thanks 😉 Use the Like, Laugh, Thanks buttons when possible, that's what they are there for. I will be out of pocket a lot, so talk among yourselves when I'm gone. I will try and not fall behind more than a day, but hey, it's a party. Join in, all are welcome. Ask questions, I'll try and answer. Remind me if I don't. Most of all have fun and be nice to each other, and to me. If you are onboard, say hi I complained about pictures on the old CC. The new software appears to format them properly on MacOS and iOS. If I remember correctly, although your pictures are great, they were huge when displayed on Apple products. Doesn’t seem to be an issue any longer. I still make an effort to remove quoted photos. I think they are unnecessary in most cases. I wouldn’t miss these two reviews for nothing. Hopefully you’ll find a Suite Guest to contribute (you could tag ANDY) to this thread from their perspective. Looking forward to your review and observations, especially on the 50th Cruise. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgdg466 Posted October 24, 2019 #14 Share Posted October 24, 2019 7 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Shoutout #1 I consulted with one of the great Live reporters on CC, @A&L_Ont on a catchy thread title. I was not disappointed. He came up with From a Song to a Symphony, A Party 50 Years in the Making. Awesome idea, but then I remembered I went with a play on Dickens last year, so I thought Great Expectations was fitting. Thanks, Andrew That's a great title by @A&L_Ont. It's eloquent and elegant. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted October 24, 2019 #15 Share Posted October 24, 2019 17 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Housekeeping I post lots of pictures, so if you don't want to experience the wrath of @Biker19 @Milwaukee Eight and others, try and not quote pictures to just say thanks 😉 Use the Like, Laugh, Thanks buttons when possible, that's what they are there for. I will be out of pocket a lot, so talk among yourselves when I'm gone. I will try and not fall behind more than a day, but hey, it's a party. Join in, all are welcome. Ask questions, I'll try and answer. Remind me if I don't. Most of all have fun and be nice to each other, and to me. If you are onboard, say hi Have fun John & Lala. Looking forward to your posts and photos. Have a Brown Ale for me please on 10-27 (My Birthday). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 24, 2019 Author #16 Share Posted October 24, 2019 1 minute ago, grapau27 said: Have fun John & Lala. Looking forward to your posts and photos. Have a Brown Ale for me please on 10-27 (My Birthday). Will do, Graham. I'll try and post a Bella pic that day in your honor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 24, 2019 Author #17 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Background We received this in our cabin last year. It might be the first advert for the 50th Birthday event Stopped by NextCruise, prices were insane. So I came up with a plan. 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tree_skier Posted October 24, 2019 #18 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Will be following along. Love @John&LaLa reviews! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 24, 2019 Author #19 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Itinerary, Week 1 Typical Western route 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted October 24, 2019 #20 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Some people might think that they have to click on the +quote button to respond. You can also scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and just type your comment into 'reply to this thread', avoiding having to remove extra text and pictures. 9 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 24, 2019 Author #21 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Itinerary, Week 2 3 sea days 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted October 24, 2019 #22 Share Posted October 24, 2019 9 minutes ago, marci22 said: Some people might think that they have to click on the +quote button to respond. You can also scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and just type your comment into 'reply to this thread', avoiding having to remove extra text and pictures. And to add you also don't have to post "following" in order to follow a thread. There's a place to click to follow the thread on the top right hand side 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted October 24, 2019 #23 Share Posted October 24, 2019 22 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Will do, Graham. I'll try and post a Bella pic that day in your honor Thanks John,a photo of Bella will make the day even more special. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aring75 Posted October 24, 2019 #24 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Hi John! We are onboard with you both weeks. Just started packing today. Drive to the hotel tomorrow for an overnight before we board. Kinda glad we are driving because I'm pretty sure there was no way NOT to overpack for this cruise. Halloween, theme parties, 50th Anniversary gold celebration, plus all the usual stuff. Looking forward to seeing you two onboard. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 24, 2019 Author #25 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Our Host This is Michael Bayley, President & CEO of Royal Caribbean International Mbayley@rccl.com I have a goal to get a selfie with him. If anyone else gets one, please post it. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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