Rare spinnaker2 Posted December 2, 2022 #1 Share Posted December 2, 2022 A long title, but I can not think of anything clever, perhaps because I have been aboard since November 27th, and lulled into the relaxed mentality of Silversea. Today is the first day we made it to breakfast in La T. We have been sleeping in, and getting to the Arts around 10:30 where Glenn anticipates our order of fortified coffee. I have challenged the patience of the OP on the live Dawn thread, hence this new one. Tomorrow is changeover day, and there is already a palpable sense of tension amongst many of the passengers.The dreaded packing. Looking through every drawer to make certain all is retrieved and placed in the suitcases. Today is a sea day, the sun is out and the pool deck loungers are rapidly filling up with sun worshippers. It is chilly, but no matter, time to absorb all the rays. Walkers enjoying the track, some ambling, others bouncing a la energizer bunny. Rumor has it that there is a pool deck buffet accompanied by music from the trio, or vice versa. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted December 2, 2022 #2 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Have a fantastic crossing Spins! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted December 2, 2022 #3 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Very happy to hear that relaxation has been the code word since the start of your journey! Enjoy the next part! 🥰 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les37b Posted December 2, 2022 #4 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Have a safe, calm and enjoyable sailing.... Looking forward to daparting for the Dawn in 100 days time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdnycruiser Posted December 2, 2022 #5 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Anxiously awaiting boarding tomorrow. It’s a beautiful bright sunny day in Lisbon this morning, but rain forecast for tomorrow. Do you know if we’ll be making the inaugural crossing at full capacity? Thanks for the updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted December 2, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted December 2, 2022 6 minutes ago, fdnycruiser said: Anxiously awaiting boarding tomorrow. It’s a beautiful bright sunny day in Lisbon this morning, but rain forecast for tomorrow. Do you know if we’ll be making the inaugural crossing at full capacity? Thanks for the updates I am told 300 pax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea bright Posted December 2, 2022 #7 Share Posted December 2, 2022 We're staying on for the crossing too. I was told 70% capacity. Hope your info is better. The Lisbon round trip leg was our first sold out cruise since the lockdown and made us miss the days of 200 passengers on the Moon! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted December 2, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted December 2, 2022 I should perhaps, put a disclaimer on most of my postings. I rely on what I am told, but nothing is written in stone. The rain chased away most of the sun bathers, only a few hardy souls out at the pool deck for lunch. it has now stopped raining but it is really damp and cold. We are crawling along in terms of knots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted December 2, 2022 #9 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Hi Spins, looking forward to following along. I will be sailing her next month so any information you might provide would be appreciated😀 Have a wonderful crossing.🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdnycruiser Posted December 2, 2022 #10 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Thanks spins either half or 70% , better than a full load. Perhaps I’ll still be able to get my favorite seat at the SALT bar. Lol see you tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted December 2, 2022 Author #11 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Double rainbow in the rain. Prosperity and good luck. 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted December 3, 2022 Author #12 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Quiet in the Arts as we wait for next group to board. Cold outside. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted December 3, 2022 #13 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Nice pix's and great updating by Spins. Keep up the great sharing. Have a safe and enjoyable adventure. While traveling, you are missing lots of exciting college football action last night as USC got beat and Michigan, Georgia, TCU, etc., playing today. Plus, dramatic World Cup soccer for the USA, etc. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted December 3, 2022 Author #14 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Bunkering at the moment. Coldest its been. Some pax unable to get to cabins until 4. Its Dr. Spins 85 birthday today. Terry, we are able to follow some sports. Thanks all for the good wishes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted December 3, 2022 #15 Share Posted December 3, 2022 9 minutes ago, spinnaker2 said: Bunkering at the moment. Coldest its been. Some pax unable to get to cabins until 4. Its Dr. Spins 85 birthday today. Terry, we are able to follow some sports. Thanks all for the good wishes. Congrats to Dr. Spins. That's a biggie birthday. Is he feeling and doing fairly well these days? Sorry about the cold. Winter is coming!! USA trailing 2-0 to the Dutch at halftime in the World Cup. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted December 3, 2022 #16 Share Posted December 3, 2022 6 hours ago, spinnaker2 said: Quiet in the Arts… Oh, wow! That looks like a stunning venue. So different than the Arts Cafe on the Muse. Does it still feel intimate? Have a fun day celebrating #85! We just celebrated my mom’s 75th last week and Silver Queen’s mother’s 90th on Dec. 1. And, JollyJones, if you’re reading this, safe travels to you as you disembark. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted December 3, 2022 #17 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Very Happy Birthday Dr. Spins! Hope it is a glorious one! 🥰 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted December 3, 2022 Author #18 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Stumble I passed your message to jolly last evening. It made her smile. Yes the Arts is designed well. New old pax have come aboard. Some carrying large shopping bags with chic labels, perhaps indicative of where they spent the day before coming aboard. Shopping may have been a better choice for some than seeing the sights, and of course helpful for the economy. Others looking slightly bedraggled and dragging the carry-ons. Reminiscent of how we looked some days ago. It is just really cold and overcast. it's warm inside the Dawn. Looking forward to a new day! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted December 3, 2022 #19 Share Posted December 3, 2022 A very happy birthday to Dr Spins, hope it warms up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueSeraSera Posted December 3, 2022 #20 Share Posted December 3, 2022 5 hours ago, spinnaker2 said: Looking forward to a new day! always. Best wishes to you and Dr Spins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted December 4, 2022 #21 Share Posted December 4, 2022 So did they fix the broken parts of Dawn by the time you got on? ["Dawn breaks as we sail..."] 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHF Posted December 4, 2022 #22 Share Posted December 4, 2022 On 12/2/2022 at 8:59 AM, Lois R said: Hi Spins, looking forward to following along. I will be sailing her next month so any information you might provide would be appreciated😀 Have a wonderful crossing.🙂 Hey Lois, I'm boarding in San Juan in late January...you??? Missy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted December 4, 2022 Author #23 Share Posted December 4, 2022 The lounge chairs are out now even though the deck is wet from the rain we had last evening. The chairs are still bookless, although most certainly the books that serve as chair reservation spots in lieu of pax will be placed there soon. Sun trying it's best to warm us up. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdnycruiser Posted December 4, 2022 #24 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Day 1 on the beautiful Dawn is now in the books. I had a seat at the SALT bar last night, so alls right with the world . Nice dinner in Atlantide last night. I was told occupancy is a little over 300. Great service! A nice start to the cruise 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouChamp Posted December 4, 2022 #25 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Thank you for your reports. A blessed birthday and smooth sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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