Reminiscences and mementos

[TLCOhio]

2 hours ago, spinnaker2 said:

Then there are these keys, an incomplete collection and more ephemera.

At times in the more recent past,  we had to turn them in at the end of the cruise. Were they recycled or could they be used twice or was Silversea ensuring we were all truly off the ship?  Oh but for the chance to try them now.

 

WOW!!!   That's been many, many sailings with Silversea for Spins based on ALL of those cards/keys.  Impressive!!

 

Below are a couple of colorful Silversea Chronicles covers from our July 2019 Silver Muse adventure from wonderful Vancouver in goin up to Alaska, etc. Always loved getting back from dinner and entertainment to be able to read through the Chronicles and consider the next day's options and exciting potentials.  

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

AFRICA?!!?: Fun, interesting visuals, plus travel details from this early 2016 live/blog. At 51,009 views. Featuring Cape Town, South Africa’s coast, Mozambique, Victoria Falls/Zambia and Botswana's famed Okavango Delta.

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2310337

 

Here are two Chronicles covers from our Alaska 2019 Silver Muse sailing.  The color printing does a nice job and provides a sharp "look".:

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[TLCOhio]

With Silversea, the ships are smaller and more "personal', allowing better opportunities to talk with and get to know the staff.  This includes the Cruise Directors.  These CD's have many great stories and cruising background to share.  

 

Plus, on longer cruises, it easier to interact with and "know' the staff, their backgrounds, learn about their countries, etc.  It all adds up to great memories that we are missing right now.

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

Lisbon, NWSpain, Bordeaux/Brittany: Live/blog, June 2017 from Portugal to France along scenic Atlantic Coast.  Now at 31,453 views.  Many interesting pictures, details for history, food, culture, etc.:

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2511358

 

 

Here are three of our Silversea Cruise Directors.  First is Moss Hills from our 2017 Lisbon to Rouen Silver Spirit sailing.  Second is Allan King with his "silly soxes" and corny jokes that we enjoyed on there Silver Cloud sailings.  Third is Jimmy Kovel from our first SS sailing in 2010 along the Norway coast with the "Midnight Sun" in the background that would never set above the Arctic Circle.  Sailed with any of these great and fun folks?:

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The bar and serving staff on Silversea sailings can be super wonderful. Their  spirit and style are inspiring and wonderful.  Super fun and nice people!  Recognize these two STARS?:

[crusinbanjo]

2 hours ago, TLCOhio said:

With Silversea, the ships are smaller and more "personal', allowing better opportunities to talk with and get to know the staff.  This includes the Cruise Directors.  These CD's have many great stories and cruising background to share.  

 

Plus, on longer cruises, it easier to interact with and "know' the staff, their backgrounds, learn about their countries, etc.  It all adds up to great memories that we are missing right now.

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

Lisbon, NWSpain, Bordeaux/Brittany: Live/blog, June 2017 from Portugal to France along scenic Atlantic Coast.  Now at 31,453 views.  Many interesting pictures, details for history, food, culture, etc.:

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2511358

 

Allan King with his "silly soxes" and corny jokes that we enjoyed on there Silver Cloud sailings.  

 

Mrs Banjo and I have enjoyed Mr King as well.  He is quite the character.  Some of our favorites are always the cabin stewards....

[brimary]

2 hours ago, TLCOhio said:

With Silversea, the ships are smaller and more "personal', allowing better opportunities to talk with and get to know the staff.  This includes the Cruise Directors.  These CD's have many great stories and cruising background to share.  

 

Plus, on longer cruises, it easier to interact with and "know' the staff, their backgrounds, learn about their countries, etc.  It all adds up to great memories that we are missing right now.

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

Lisbon, NWSpain, Bordeaux/Brittany: Live/blog, June 2017 from Portugal to France along scenic Atlantic Coast.  Now at 31,453 views.  Many interesting pictures, details for history, food, culture, etc.:

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2511358

 

 

Here are three of our Silversea Cruise Directors.  First is Moss Hills from our 2017 Lisbon to Rouen Silver Spirit sailing.  Second is Allan King with his "silly soxes" and corny jokes that we enjoyed on there Silver Cloud sailings.  Third is Jimmy Kovel from our first SS sailing in 2010 along the Norway coast with the "Midnight Sun" in the background that would never set above the Arctic Circle.  Sailed with any of these great and fun folks?:

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The bar and serving staff on Silversea sailings can be super wonderful. Their  spirit and style are inspiring and wonderful.  Super fun and nice people!  Recognize these two STARS?:

 

Edited February 13, 2021 by brimary
A mispost,please delete

[TLCOhio]

2 hours ago, crusinbanjo said:

Mrs Banjo and I have enjoyed Mr King as well.  He is quite the character.  Some of our favorites are always the cabin stewards....

 

Great that M/M Banjo also enjoyed Allan King.  He's a "character".  Well summarized.   Have more to share on him and will post these added items later.

 

Per Spins original excellent request, I have a few items to post below from past Silversea sailings.  More memories/visuals to come later.  

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

Barcelona/Med: June 2011, with stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik. Great visuals with key highlights, tips, etc. Live/blog now at 252,922 views.

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1426474

 

Here are a few items of "swag" that we still have around our home.  Like much better the original red leather baggage tags.  The more current plastic bag tag is OK, but not as classy and special as are the older red leather models.  The red tags are easier to see and stand out more.  Also shown is one of the wooden pens and a little flash light.:

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[TLCOhio]

One of my favorite experiences with Allan was while we were sailing from the Amazon River in going back to the Caribbean on the Silver Cloud in 2015.  On my live/blog, fairbourne, from Scotland wisely asked this question regard Allan after I showed him pictured in a kilt:  "is he a real Scotsman when he wears the kilt?" 
 
After getting your question, I went right to the Cruise Director while he was doing a noon "pub crawl" dining/singing program I shared this key question and he promptly ignored me by giving a non-answer. Then, after he was done performing, I shared these pictures with him from the previous night in his kilt. He then gave me his wife's e-mail and encouraged me on what to ask her about this vital "need to know" question as to what would be under that kilt (or not?).
 
Here is what I sent to Allan's wife,  Marty King:  "Below is the photo evidence!! On my blog, someone from Scotland wrote and was wondering what is under that skirt. I asked that question of Allen, but all I could get out of him was that he said his wife would reply to that question . . . 'NOT MUCH!' "
 
Within four minutes of sending my e-mail to Marty in Michigan, she pointedly replied: "You didn't get his standard answer. That is, 'nothing is worn, it is all in perfect working order!'. And I can attest that he was not honest with you!"  Marty also finished by saying: "Love the pictures and thank you for sending them. They may end up on our website, www.shipshoreproductions.com."

 

Earlier I forgot to name and credit two of the excellent Silversea staffers shown working at the bar.  They are: Monteza and Russel.  Great folks!  Anyone remember them? 

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise from Copenhagen, July 2010, to the top of Europe. Scenic visuals with key tips. Live/blog at 241,350 views.

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1227923

 

 

Here is more of Allan King, including him in his colorful kilt, plus a sample for his trademark "Happy Socks".:

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Here is one of my favorite visuals for a Silversea ship's Captain. It's Michele Macarone Palmieri as we were sailing along the South Africa coast in 2016.:

[brimary]

Yes TLC we have been fortunate to have Monteza on board with us at least ten times .So many wonderful memories of her excellent bar service and she had an amazing memory that enabled her to bring our order without asking after cruising only once with her,even though the orders differed as to which Bar and time of day.A very special member of the outstanding Silversea crew.

[TLCOhio]

1 hour ago, brimary said:

Yes TLC we have been fortunate to have Monteza on board with us at least ten times .So many wonderful memories of her excellent bar service and she had an amazing memory that enabled her to bring our order without asking after cruising only once with her,even though the orders differed as to which Bar and time of day.A very special member of the outstanding Silversea crew.

 

Appreciate this excellent and highly-detailed follow-up regarding Monteza.  My great memory about her is that she seems to . . . EVERYWHERE!!  Working hard and having such a wonderful, helpful attitude and spirit.  Yes, the Silversea staff are wonderful and I am concerned as to where they are now, how they are doing, when and how they will be able to come back, etc.  Many questions and concerns.  

 

Below shares a few more visuals of the "STAFF STARS" in action.  Does this bring back memories?

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohi

 

Sydney to NZ/Auckland Adventure, live/blog 2014 sampling/details with many exciting visuals and key highlights.  On page 23, post #571, see a complete index for all of the pictures, postings.  Now at 232,437 views.

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1974139

 

Here is another example of Jorge hard at work in the main dining room, making sure everything was perfect during our July 2010 Norway adventure.  Sadly, we will not be seeing these types of lavish lunch buffets much in the future.  Health codes are changing and tightening!!??  Love the ice carving?:

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Here are some more examples of the excellent staff in action.  Recognize and/or remember any of these STARS?  This includes Joseph, Clifford F. and Alfredo on the keyboards.:

 

 

 

[brimary]

Thanks Terry for the great photos which revive so many memories.Share your concern for all the Silversea staff and officers at present with no immediate prospect of them returning to doing what they do best and provides their livelihood.

[Lois R]

Good morning, that same feeling goes out to all the crew on whatever cruise line someone sails.

This virus has affected them all, whoever they work for..........

[crusinbanjo]

On 2/14/2021 at 11:27 AM, TLCOhio said:

 

Great that M/M Banjo also enjoyed Allan King.  He's a "character".  Well summarized.   Have more to share on him and will post these added items later.

 

Per Spins original excellent request, I have a few items to post below from past Silversea sailings.  More memories/visuals to come later.  

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

Barcelona/Med: June 2011, with stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik. Great visuals with key highlights, tips, etc. Live/blog now at 252,922 views.

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1426474

 

Here are a few items of "swag" that we still have around our home.  Like much better the original red leather baggage tags.  The more current plastic bag tag is OK, but not as classy and special as are the older red leather models.  The red tags are easier to see and stand out more.  Also shown is one of the wooden pens and a little flash light.:

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Wow, you save all that stuff? HaHa.  

 I'll have to look and see if we have any of those things still hanging around!

[crusinbanjo]

Here are a few of our favorites from last year.  sorry I can't seem to get the pictures to be right side up!

 

Edited February 16, 2021 by crusinbanjo
adjust pics

[QueSeraSera]

You know, what I'd like to post here are all the informative and kind posts you all gave when I was nervous about our first cruise and had too many questions.  Thank you.  Two cruises will not be sufficient, can't wait to sail again.

[Cruise Wonderland]

- Breakfast menu

- Laundry form

- Basic info about the Captains' Bridge

Menu - Buffet Breakfast.pdf Laundry Service.pdf Bridge Visit.pdf

[TLCOhio]

On 2/16/2021 at 8:57 AM, brimary said:

Thanks Terry for the great photos which revive so many memories.  Share your concern for all the Silversea staff and officers at present with no immediate prospect of them returning to doing what they do best and provides their livelihood.

 

Appreciate these wonderful additional posts, comments and follow-ups.  Keep it coming!!!  Fun memories that are really needed even more these days when we are more limited to being at home.  Have a few more visuals to share below about the excellent staff involved with Silversea that we have enjoyed over the years.  

 

What's next?  Might show a few of our FOOD FAVORITES!!  Lots to love when it comes to dining when sailing with Silversea.  Like to see some "food porn"?

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

Venice: Loving It & Why??!!  Is one of your future desires or past favorites? See these many visual samples for its great history and architecture.  This posting is now at 89,648 views.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1278226

 

Here are more samples of the excellent Silversea staff we have experienced in then past. This includes not just the food and bar staff, Butlers, etc., the "behind-the-scenes" people such as the pilot on the tender craft.  All work hard and put in long hours to make our adventures possible.:

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[TLCOhio]

Appreciate the nice follow-up from QueSeraSera.  Much more to share from the excellent memories from our six sailings with Silversea.  Many, many fun visuals in my files to share later and as needed.

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

Amazon River-Caribbean 2015 adventure live/blog starting in Barbados. Many visuals from this amazing river and Caribbean I slands (Dutch ABC's, St. Barts, Dominica, Grenada, San Juan, etc.).  Now at 68,122 views:

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2157696

 

FOOD/DINING?  It can be very special with Silversea.  From our July 2019 Silver Muse sailing up to Alaska, here are two main dining room/Atlantide dining delights.  Both were advance, special orders.  First, it is a wonderful Beef Wellington and shown second are perfectly-prepared scallops.  Both were super excellent!! Third pictured below was a tasty pasta from La Terrazza.  Look familiar and bring back nice memories?:

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The luxury soaps, shampoos, etc., are excellent to bring back home to keep the sailing memories alive, fresh and well.  Love the smell of Bvlgari.  Second is a musical program based on the music of Queen.  Finally, a friendly greeting while at one of the bars.:  

 

 

[brimary]

Thanks Terry for the great photos which revive so many memories.Share your concern for all the Silversea staff and officers at present with no immediate prospect of them returning to doing what they do best and provides their livelihood.

[Stumblefoot]

5 hours ago, brimary said:

 

 

 

 

We absolutely adore Annaliza and the sweetness of her heart and gentle character.  She always provided such wonderful and caring service.

[Lois R]

Thanks to you all for posting this photos........loving them😃👍

[jillyf]

Lovely to see a photo of Jovi. On the first night of our first cruise on Silversea she served our drinks in the bar before dinner. The next afternoon  we were in a different lounge where she was serving and remembered our names. We were amazed, but soon found that  this wasn’t unusual. 
The level of service is amazing. 

 

Edited February 19, 2021 by jillyf
Adding photo

[TLCOhio]

On 2/18/2021 at 7:13 AM, brimary said:

Thanks Terry for the great photos which revive so many memories.  Share your concern for all the Silversea staff and officers at present with no immediate prospect of them returning to doing what they do best and provides their livelihood.

 

Appreciate the continued nice encouragement, comments and follow-ups. YES, we are hoping sailings can resume to benefit the well-deserving crew members.  

 

Previously, I have provided a few meal examples.  BUT, don't we deserve some dessert?  Below are four treats.  All are "low calorie" (as you look at them on the Internet).  When on a Silversea ship, sadly, they have calories (but, more fun tastes!!).  

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

AFRICA?!!?: Fun, interesting visuals, plus travel details from this early 2016 live/blog. At 51,036 views. Featuring Cape Town, South Africa’s coast, Mozambique, Victoria Falls/Zambia and Botswana's famed Okavango Delta.

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2310337

 

DESSERTS??  What is dining and life without a "sweet treat" to complete a wonderful meal?  Below are only a few dessert treat examples that we enjoyed while sailing with Silversea.  Recognize or remember any of these fun dining experiences?.:

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[drron29]

We had the pleasure of cruising Reykjavik to Churchill on the Explorer.It was Captain Maggie's first cruise as Captain.On the night of the Captain's welcome there was only a 2 metre swell so the heels were on.

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And who can forget Rapa.

 

 

And my favourite "the chick with a gun",Karolina.

 

And the Explorer in Qaqortoq.

 

[Stumblefoot]

1 hour ago, drron29 said:

And who can forget Rapa.

 

 

He could give your jackets a run for their money!

[Mayflower1]

Its so great to see such wonderful examples of the truly brilliant Silversea Crew whose company we have enjoyed over many years. Its somewhat unfair to select ' Favourites ' but to see Monteza & Joey again brings back such memories - we have been fortunate enough to sail with them many times and they certainly typify all that is best in Silversea.

 

We hope that all The Officers and Crew are keeping safe and we hope to meet up again before too long.

[brimary]

Lovely to hear from Mayflower who we shared many of the cruises the photos of the super SS crew were on board with us. Brings back so many happy memories of fellow cruisers who became great friends as well as the super efficient Silversea crew.