Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[derorim]

11 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Corrie enjoyed a small shake.

She is precious. I love this photo. 

[bobmacliberty]

2 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

A Tribute to Elton John with Kelly Goodrich in Schooner Bar.

Kelly is great. Does a fantastic Billy Joel in addition to Elton John. 

[Ozark_Kid]

23 minutes ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

After that, FlowRider opened up as the temperature got above 50 degrees.

I love the FlowRider but for me it would have to be at least 80°.  Did your DH enjoy 50°?  What was the food that looked like corn dogs?  Thanks again for the pics.  

[BonTexasNY]

3 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

You are still younger than me, Bonnie

I'll take it.

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

Day 6 continued...

 

Almost time for dinner but just stopped by Boleros for some music from Rhythmocracy LIVE!  

 

MDR Dinner

 

 

 

 

Eggplant Parmesan (In case you’re wondering what it is)

 

 

 

 

Headline Showtime starring David Klinkenberg with his fiddle.

 

Tonight is A Tribute to Neil Diamond with Kelly Goodrich in the Schooner Bar (sorry no photo)

 

Music & Dancing with Music Hall Band the Royal Swedes.

 

 

 

 

[George C]

Love all the live posting from the different ships, it’s great to be sailing again. 

[Sea Dog]

9 minutes ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looks like a nice glass of cognac?

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

29 minutes ago, Ozark_Kid said:

I love the FlowRider but for me it would have to be at least 80°.  Did your DH enjoy 50°?  What was the food that looked like corn dogs?  Thanks again for the pics.  

 

It is definitely cold at that temperature.  There were only a few guys out there but they all had wet suits tops on and that helps a lot.  They are shivering in between runs because they are wet so they wrap themselves in towels.  But they have a good time when they're doing it.  The lines are shorter.  Only the die-hards are out there.  DH is still a beginner and he likes the short lines so he wouldn't have to wait so long for his turn.

 

That is indeed corn dogs but half the size.  Maybe a whole one is too much to eat.  DH had one and he said it was good.

[George C]

5 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

Looks like a nice glass of cognac?

I am drinking a large couvervosier but my glass isn’t that elegant but it has a lot more cognac 

[FromSea2ShiningSea]

Day 7- Sept 16, 2021 Cruising

 

The sea is a little rough since we’re back out in open waters.  Barf bags are at stairways again just in case.

 

 

Sunrise

 

Last workout in the gym.

 

There is no shortage of bacon here.

 

 

Merchandise for sale.  Didn’t find any t-shirts that I like this time.

 

Didn’t get a chance to try this place.

 

Roast duck in the Windjammer and lots of fancy desserts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guest Entertainer David Klingenberg , the violinist gave an Enrichment lecture on “The Da Vinci Code”.  He is fascinated by its mysteries and have been studying it for years.

 

Last dinner.

 

 

 

 

My last Pina Colada.

 

Tonight’s Headliner Showtime is Comedian Richie Minervini and surprise guest Goddess’s Monique.

 

 

 

A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet with Kelly Goodrich in Schooner Bar tonight.

 

Last night of Music & Dancing with Music Hall Band the Royal Swedes and then it’s Farewell Party Music with DJ Big J.

 

 

This is what takes place when they clear out the venue.

 

These animal are having a party of their own.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 20, 2021 by FromSea2ShiningSea

[grapau27]

9 hours ago, sgmn said:

Quoting myself 😄

Here is the finished dish, family around to help us celebrate our 35th 💕

Congratulations Sue on your 35th wedding anniversary.

Graham.

[grapau27]

2 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

Day 7- Sept 16, 2021 Cruising

 

The sea is a little rough since we’re back out in open waters.  Barf bags are at stairways again just in case.

 

 

Sunrise

 

Last workout in the gym.

 

There is no shortage of bacon here.

 

 

Merchandise for sale.  Didn’t find any t-shirts that I like this time.

 

Didn’t get a chance to try this place.

 

Roast duck in the Windjammer and lots of fancy desserts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guest Entertainer David Klingenberg , the violinist gave an Enrichment lecture on “The Da Vinci Code”.  He is fascinated by its mysteries and have been studying it for years.

 

Last dinner.

 

 

 

 

My last Pina Colada.

 

Tonight’s Headliner Showtime is Comedian Richie Minervini and surprise guest Goddess’s Monique.

 

 

 

A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet with Kelly Goodrich in Schooner Bar tonight.

 

Last night of Music & Dancing with Music Hall Band the Royal Swedes and then it’s Farewell Party Music with DJ Big J.

 

 

This is what takes place when they clear out the venue.

 

These animal are having a party of their own.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loving all your photos.

Graham.

[sgmn]

4 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Congratulations Sue on your 35th wedding anniversary.

Graham.

Thank you Graham 

Beautiful weather today, very similar to our wedding day. We're lucky we have great woods within walking distance 

 

 

 

[bobmacliberty]

 Current situation. Waving as we pass by (but don’t stop at!) Nassau. 

 

Should be a good sea day. Off to breakfast. 
 

Anyone have any questions that you’d like me to try to answer?

[island lady]

17 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

@island lady That sucks. Is it still under warranty? Hopefully it will be a cheap and fast fix. The beaches in the panhandle are beautiful.

 

No, it's 10 anniversary of our buying it brand new is this year.  😮 

 

We had already decided to sell it after using it this one last time, this really pushed our decision to stick with it...after we get stuck with the repair bill that is.  😉 

 

Flying up to Maine to rent a car and the VRBO homes this last summer really worked out well.  Much easier than driving the land yacht up to Maine from Florida.  And with no cats to travel with us any longer...it's just not the same anyway.  

 

And agree.  The beaches of the Panhandle, IMHO...are the prettiest in the world.  🙂 

[island lady]

17 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

I am sorry this happened to you. Same thing happened to one of my good friends and their RV except they were in the middle of nowhere when it broke down. Good that it happened close to home and at the start. I hope you can salvage your trip.

 

Thanks.  Bucky is at the community RV service shop right now.  Will find out soon how quickly we can get it in to see the RV doctor. 

[LucasLikesToCruise]

25 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

 

And agree.  The beaches of the Panhandle, IMHO...are the prettiest in the world.  🙂 

I’ll have to second that.  The beaches in NW Florida are the best. And the water is a great emerald color, hence why it’s called the Emerald Coast. 😉

Edited September 20, 2021 by LucasLikesToCruise

[island lady]

17 hours ago, Luckynana said:

@islandlady   So sorry to hear about your Road Trip delay due to your RV problem, Pat and Bucky.  As you said though, you were fortunate to make it back home without being towed.  Good luck getting it fixed as quickly as possible so you can then travel on to the Panhandle.

 

Thanks!  Bucky just returned.  Earliest the RV service people can even look at it is Thursday.  Will keep our fingers crossed we can salvage some of trip.  

 

Most important thing is to get it fixed.  Then get it sold before anything else happens!!  😬

 

Renting vacation homes is really looking sweeter now all the time.  Though in a perfect world...restarting the cruising is even more sweet!  Hope to be doing that again.  🤗

 

 

 

 

Edited September 20, 2021 by island lady

[island lady]

17 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

Day 3- September 12, 2021, Juneau, Alaska

 

Ship’s arrival time 2:00pm.  We are in much calmer seas now.  We can

check out the ship some more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forecast for today is cloudy with chance of rain.

 

We took the Express shuttle to Mendenhall Glacier and hiked the Nugget Falls Trail which is 2 miles round trip.  There you will see the waterfall and as close as you can to the glacier.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tonight’s entertainment will be a Virtual Symphony featuring The American Philharmonic and a Virtual Concert with Santa Fe and The Fat City Horns in the Two270.

 

 

 

Then it’s back to Music Hall to listen to the band the Royal Swedes.  Tomorrow we reach Skagway.

 

 

Thanks for taking us along...and giving me the opportunity to relive fond old memories!!  🙂 

[island lady]

16 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

About 2400 guests this week. Small crowds are great but I’m a little worried that there will be no energy this week.  As of 4:00 still 650+ that had not completed muster. Internet coming to a crawl. We’ve already met a few nice Pins in the SL, so rumors that Pins are nasty and only stay in inside cabins are false. 🤣

 

 

Aww...thanks!!  🙂 

[Sea Dog]

10 hours ago, George C said:

I am drinking a large couvervosier but my glass isn’t that elegant but it has a lot more cognac 

Decided that on my retirement cruise if I find some Louie XIII, I am going to buy a glass. Never had it, always wanted to try it. I remember when you could by a bottle for $1100. Not any more.

 

 

 

9 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

Day 7- Sept 16, 2021 Cruisin

 

Sunrise

 

 

 

 

 

Beautiful Sunset. Thanks for the food porn. Very nice looking Prime Rib.

 

 

1 hour ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Should be a good sea day. Off to breakfast. 
 

Anyone have any questions that you’d like me to try to answer?

 

Enjoy your day! Favorite cocktail so far?

 

 

45 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

Thanks.  Bucky is at the community RV service shop right now.  Will find out soon how quickly we can get it in to see the RV doctor. 

Hopefully Pat it will not be anything serious and you can get back on the road. Safe travels.

[island lady]

19 hours ago, DaniDanielle said:

We went all over the Space Center, it was long ago so can’t remember everything.  My kids were young.  Seeing moon rocks,  space capsules and suits was something.  My brother lives  near Houston so we drove all over looking at stuff.  Astro-World was a big hit.

 

Indeed an interesting area to live in as well.  🙂  Happy you enjoyed a great time!  

[island lady]

15 hours ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said:

We’re halfway done.

 

Day 4- Sept 13, 2021 Skagway, Alaska 

 

Forecast cloudy with a chance of rain.

We took the ship’s shore excursion of White Pass Railway that goes up to the summit and hear stories of the Klondike Gold Rush over 100 years ago.

 

 

 

 

 

It cleared up very nicely.

 

 

Dinner tonight.

 

 

 

 

Half moon out tonight.

 

Rhythmocracy LIVE! in Boleros 

 

Production Showtime: The Beautiful Dream

 

50’s & 60’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Dance Party in Two70.

 

A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire, Tower of Power and Stevie Wonder with Ovation of the Seas Orchestra featuring the High C’s Horns in Music Hall.

 

 

Soo cool!  My avatar picture is of us pulling into Skagway, with Bucky on railing of balcony.  Great times...love..love Skagway!!  🙂 

[Arzeena]

18 hours ago, George C said:

Need to expand your list of cruise ships MSc is excellent it’s a Italian line, Princess was also very nice.

George,

We beg to differ .

IMHO, MSC's Pizza was the absolute worst we have ever had! It was was just awful. Perhaps they served an upgraded one in the YC?

 

Don't remember what Princess pizza tastes like but will definitely try it out in Feb.

Edited September 20, 2021 by Arzeena

[island lady]

44 minutes ago, LucasLikesToCruise said:

I’ll have to second that.  The beaches in NW Florida are the best. And the water is a great emerald color, hence why it’s called the Emerald Coast. 😉

 

Wonderful spring fed rivers with gentle sloping white sugar sand banks along the way...to kayak on as well.  🙂  Great for pull off spots and picnics!  

 

My baby.."Ms. Scarlet".   She is a sweet and sassy southern Belle.  😉 

 

Edited September 20, 2021 by island lady