Ken at the beach Posted May 7 #120901 Share Posted May 7 (edited) After boarding and making our reservations for the Steakhouse we went to the buffet. They had to have had more staff in there than they do on an Oasis class ship. We found a table and sat down and immediately a waiter was taking our beverage order which was waiting once we returned with our food, Nothing is self serve with all the food behind glass so you hand them your plate and they add what you want. I'll post pictures another day when it is not busy and by busy I mean 1 or 2 people in front of you at one of the food stations. So many different stations, sushi (delicious), ceviche, fresh grill, pasta, carving station, burgers, charcuterie, pizza, panini, desserts and I am sure I am missing a few. Just like Royal they have a handwashing station as you enter but without the washy washy people and real towels to dry your hands. Edited May 7 by Ourusualbeach 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted May 7 #120902 Share Posted May 7 9 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: After boarding and making our reservations for the Steakhouse we went to the buffet. They had to have had more staff in there than they do on an Oasis class ship. We found a table and sat down and immediately a waiter was taking our beverage order which was waiting once we returned with our food, Nothing is self serve with all the food behind glass so you hand them your plate and they add what you want. I'll post pictures another day when it is not busy and by busy I mean 1 or 2 people in front of you at one of the food stations. So many different stations, sushi (delicious), ceviche, fresh grill, pasta, carving station, burgers, charcuterie, pizza, panini, desserts and I am sure I am missing a few. Just like Royal they have a handwashing station as you enter but without the washy washy people and real towels to dry your hands. Sounds wonderful. I like how they do the buffet with no self serve. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted May 7 #120903 Share Posted May 7 9 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: So many different stations, sushi (delicious), ceviche, fresh grill, pasta, carving station, burgers, charcuterie, pizza, panini, desserts and I am sure I am missing a few. Sounds amazing. I still remember when RC had sushi in the “Jade” section of WJ a long time ago. Used to have some before dinner every night. Might have to talk to my TA. He just keeps booking me on the same RC ships out of PC for some reason. 🤷♂️🤣 Enjoy your cruise! 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted May 7 #120904 Share Posted May 7 3 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said: @FromSea2ShiningSea Looks like an amazing trip. Beautiful photos with so many serene and peaceful places but Wow the amount of people at some places, especially that one crosswalk must have been overwhelming. +1 @FromSea2ShiningSea So many people! It looks more crowded than NYC! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted May 7 #120905 Share Posted May 7 5 hours ago, grapau27 said: Good morning. It is 48°F and cloudy here at 09.42am. I'm hopeful for a lazy day watching TV. I hope everyone is feeling well and happy today. Beautiful sunny and warm day here in NJ. The Roofers showed up right on schedule at 7 am this morning. Naturally, as they are stripping the shingles off of the main part of the house, they pointed out that the attic fan is cracked, among other unexpected expenses that need to be addressed. I love this house, but man, this is the third huge expense in the past two years. First the chimney had to be torn down entirely and replaced. This past December, we had all new heat/ac system done, and now the roofs..the house, attached apartment, garage, and 3 Season room. I mentioned something to the Contractor this morning about the "surprises" this house keeps presenting to us, and he said "yeah..but it's a really nice house". Now, at least all of the roofs will be matching😁 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingpeople Posted May 7 #120906 Share Posted May 7 4 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said: Nice photos...thank you for sharing. That one fork looks deadly. Is it used for seafood? Maybe to open an oyster or clam or pick meat out of crabs? The tag on the 3rd fork picture said it is a Pickle Fork. Definitely strange looking. Still can't figure out how to use it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted May 7 #120907 Share Posted May 7 35 minutes ago, Luckynana said: Beautiful sunny and warm day here in NJ. The Roofers showed up right on schedule at 7 am this morning. Naturally, as they are stripping the shingles off of the main part of the house, they pointed out that the attic fan is cracked, among other unexpected expenses that need to be addressed. I love this house, but man, this is the third huge expense in the past two years. First the chimney had to be torn down entirely and replaced. This past December, we had all new heat/ac system done, and now the roofs..the house, attached apartment, garage, and 3 Season room. I mentioned something to the Contractor this morning about the "surprises" this house keeps presenting to us, and he said "yeah..but it's a really nice house". Now, at least all of the roofs will be matching😁 I remember you posting about the chimney. Hope all is resolved now. Talking about surprises, at this rate, maybe dig in the back yard?......you may find a chest full of gold coins! 😁. Just kidding. Enjoy your house. 🥰 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-leg5 Posted May 7 #120908 Share Posted May 7 12 minutes ago, cruisingpeople said: The tag on the 3rd fork picture said it is a Pickle Fork. Definitely strange looking. Still can't figure out how to use it. My mother had a pickle fork with sliding tines to push the pickle off. This one looks like retrofitted or repurposed fork where you just stab the pickle and slide it off manually. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted May 7 #120909 Share Posted May 7 18 hours ago, Keksie said: At Nassau today. 5 ships were here. MSC Seahorse, Carnival Mardi Gras, Carnival Elation and one other ship. We went to Atlantis and had a great time. I would go back for a land trip. Celebrity Beyond was the other ship. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted May 7 #120910 Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, Ourusualbeach said: After boarding and making our reservations for the Steakhouse we went to the buffet. They had to have had more staff in there than they do on an Oasis class ship. We found a table and sat down and immediately a waiter was taking our beverage order which was waiting once we returned with our food, Nothing is self serve with all the food behind glass so you hand them your plate and they add what you want. I'll post pictures another day when it is not busy and by busy I mean 1 or 2 people in front of you at one of the food stations. So many different stations, sushi (delicious), ceviche, fresh grill, pasta, carving station, burgers, charcuterie, pizza, panini, desserts and I am sure I am missing a few. Just like Royal they have a handwashing station as you enter but without the washy washy people and real towels to dry your hands. Hopefully, you are taking a lot of pictures around the ship for future posting at your convenience. None of us, I think, has any idea what this ship looks like. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted May 7 Author #120911 Share Posted May 7 @FromSea2ShiningSea Helen, your photos are stunning. The landscape is amazing. Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us this "feast for the eyes". Just beautiful all around 😘. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted May 7 #120912 Share Posted May 7 @FromSea2ShiningSeaHelen thank you so much for your amazing culturally rich photos. @Jimbo I'm enjoying your photos. Seems like a great get-away. @Luckynana Maryann, thank you and others for mentioning Holocaust Day, a very solemn day all over the world. We were lucky here in the Dallas area. No flooding in my area, no tornadoes, no hail. For now............ And good luck on the roofing. @h20skibum Mark, great news on your daughter's recent scan. So sorry about the loss of your friend, Greg. Sounds like he had a fitting, emotional sendoff. @Ourusualbeach Ken, continue to enjoy basking in cruise luxury. Amazing cabin and balcony. Dyson hairdryer! No wonder Sarah is over the moon! 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted May 7 #120913 Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, Luckynana said: Beautiful sunny and warm day here in NJ. The Roofers showed up right on schedule at 7 am this morning. Naturally, as they are stripping the shingles off of the main part of the house, they pointed out that the attic fan is cracked, among other unexpected expenses that need to be addressed. I love this house, but man, this is the third huge expense in the past two years. First the chimney had to be torn down entirely and replaced. This past December, we had all new heat/ac system done, and now the roofs..the house, attached apartment, garage, and 3 Season room. I mentioned something to the Contractor this morning about the "surprises" this house keeps presenting to us, and he said "yeah..but it's a really nice house". Now, at least all of the roofs will be matching😁 Pauline's brother is a builder. He said there are always hidden problems with roofs of houses over a certain age. I hope it is sorted for you at a reasonable cost. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted May 7 #120914 Share Posted May 7 22 hours ago, Luckynana said: You are in my thoughts on this Holocaust Remembrance Day, @dani negreanu,Dani and your family, @BonTexasNY, Bonnie, Jack, and family, and @lenquixote66, Lenny, Toby, and family.🙏🌹 Thank you very much,MaryAnn.Sunday night I Zoomed a program in which Nancy Spielberg ,sister of Steven was the keynote speaker.It was very informative.She was at a LI Synagogue and spoke for nearly two hours. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted May 7 #120915 Share Posted May 7 I just returned from my Skin doctors office.I had 8 pre cancerous growths removed one of which my doctor believes may be malignant.If so,I will be going for another Moh’s surgery.I have had several. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted May 7 #120916 Share Posted May 7 20 hours ago, h20skibum said: Some good, and some not so good. Good, as far as the latest scans for our daughter last week. Not so good, in that our friend, Greg, passed away unexpectedly from complications due to a cardiac event. He was a musician, and played with several bands in his career. Very talented on keyboard, brass and vocals. Susan and I helped out with the funeral dinner. His funeral was unlike any I had ever been to. Many of his band members came and played some of his favorites as a tribute. At the end of the service, a video appeared on the screens of Greg playing and singing an arrangement that was perfect for the end. There wasn’t a dry eye in the place, and I guess he got to play at his own funeral. RIP Greg. You will be missed. Sorry for your loss,may he rest in peace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted May 7 #120917 Share Posted May 7 8 hours ago, grapau27 said: Good morning. It is 48°F and cloudy here at 09.42am. I'm hopeful for a lazy day watching TV. I hope everyone is feeling well and happy today. 76 and very sunny here.Have a good day,Graham and Pauline 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted May 7 #120918 Share Posted May 7 4 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said: Slowly adjusting to the time change, I managed to sleep in until 5 this morning. Our rooms were open at 1 and our luggage was there waiting. A few more pics of the rooms. Welcome aboard bottle of champagne, water bottles and snacks. There was also a letter that listed the choices of a bottle of spirits for your room. A fully stocked coffee bar in one of the cupboards Below this was also a fridge stocked with water, coke and Italian soda. No problems with plugs, USB outlets or charging ports. Each person has their own nightstand complete with all of the above as well as the chargers that you do not need a physical connection. The main desk also had this as well as USB ports in the bathroom. The nightstand has a neat feature. There is a night in the bottom that is motion activated. Very handy when getting up in the middle of the night. Sarah's favorite feature was the make up table that has a Dyson hair dryer drawer. The heated floors and the rainfall shower in the bathroom were also nice touches Your cabin is looking better and better. Love the nightlight and the shower but I don't have a lot of use for the hair dryer. 😁 Are you in a suite or do all cabins get all of the liquid amenities that you mentioned? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromSea2ShiningSea Posted May 7 #120919 Share Posted May 7 Today 4/9/2024 starts Day 1 of our Celebrity Millennium Best of Japan cruise. We have one more little pre-cruise excursion before our transfer to the cruise port. Hokokuji Temple- best known for its beautiful bamboo grove with over 2000 dark green bamboo trees- is also known as the “bamboo temple”. There are also a series of shallow caves carved into the hillside, which are believed to hold the ashes of some of the later Ashikaga lords. A lot of the blossoms fell to the ground because of the heavy rain. 17 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keksie Posted May 7 #120920 Share Posted May 7 Having a perfect day. Although the water could have been a little warmer. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromSea2ShiningSea Posted May 7 #120921 Share Posted May 7 Day 1- 4/9/2024 Celebrity Millennium Best of Japan Cruise Yokohama Cruise Terminal- Check in- very easy and efficient. Thank you! It’s nice to be aboard! A little snack at the Cafe al Bacio These are the best lemon tarts! Dinner Menu Sail Away This on my pillow before I turn in at night 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted May 7 #120922 Share Posted May 7 My prediction for the final episode of Deal or No Deal Island: The Banker will be Howie Mandel The final cast member to face the Banker will be offered one or two million dollars instead of playing the game 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted May 7 #120923 Share Posted May 7 (edited) 4 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: Hopefully, you are taking a lot of pictures around the ship for future posting at your convenience. None of us, I think, has any idea what this ship looks like. I will be posting pics from around the ship 1 hour ago, bobmacliberty said: Your cabin is looking better and better. Love the nightlight and the shower but I don't have a lot of use for the hair dryer. 😁 Are you in a suite or do all cabins get all of the liquid amenities that you mentioned? The one I am in is the entry level suite. All stataterooms on the ship are suites. These are all oceanfront terrace suites and there are 4 categories based on location with the ones on deck 6 having a deeper balcony. All are 300 Sq ft with a 75 Sq ft balcony (larger on deck 6) From there you jump to the Penthouse suites ranging in size from 400 Sq ft to 700 Sq ft and then to the residences which go up to 1600 Sq ft and then the owners suite which has its own infinity pool and is 3000 Sq ft All suites basically have the same perks. Edited May 7 by Ourusualbeach 10 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilkySal Posted May 7 #120924 Share Posted May 7 Tom and I just booked another Celebrity cruise today! We tried Celebrity Solstice last February and loved it! Got home and booked a week (kinda pricey) on the brand new but not out yet, Celebrity XCEL. A few days later, Tom asked me to make it a B2B, so I just now booked the week before the original one! We'll be experiencing the XCEL in April, 2026 and can hardly wait for it! It's not the Retreat but, hey, it's for 2 weeks vs one!! Whoop! Whoop! Ken, OMG, what beautiful suite!! Cheers!! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted May 7 #120925 Share Posted May 7 33 minutes ago, FromSea2ShiningSea said: Day 1- 4/9/2024 Celebrity Millennium Best of Japan Cruise Yokohama Cruise Terminal- Check in- very easy and efficient. Loving your incredible pictures Helen. I so much want to do this cruise. Have a great time and say hi to Marty from me. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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