That Other Live: Celebration b2b

[jam19872016]

1 hour ago, luvcruzing said:

It has Galliano in it.  There’s almost a full bottle on the bar in my basement.  It will never get used, and I have no idea how old it is, but at least 30 years.  

I've never even heard of that but do recall the bartender pouring from a second bottle now that you mention it.

 

It also said frothy orange in the description? Seemed like a normal orange mix to me but that could just be carnival using cheaper ingredients. 

[Harleydidi]

On 12/4/2022 at 2:08 PM, jam19872016 said:

After I was done stalking shak I went to street eats and got some chilli cheese dog fries.

 

 

It was just after noon but Lido was already at capacity. I got one of the last tables at the very back by shak's whose line was not wrapped around the entire outside deck into the buffet on the far other end of the deck.

 

I know it's first day and all, but I certainly hope the crowds thin out some because this is insanely crowded so far.

 

No exaggeration, there were at least 50 people waiting for an elevator.

 

I wanted some Gelato for dessert but I was over the crowding so moved on.

 

Took care of muster then hit the gym. They tried to run me off with is something carnival started doing recently, not opening the gym on embarkation day but I pleaded my case and was allowed to stay.

 

Explored the ship some, made reservations for rudi's and then the rooms were ready.

 

All caught up except for the embarkation cluster.

Following along. Looking forward to hearing all about your trip!

[jam19872016]

I'm regressing.

 

Island delight.

 

 

Basically vanilla milkshake and rum 😋

[jam19872016]

Seven minutes to showtime and I just barely got a seat in pumchliner.

 

This is my view.

 

[jam19872016]

I couldn't see Cee Jay Jones but I had a great view of the interpreter. Watching her sign the things he said was hilarious 🤣😂. 

[jam19872016]

Bloody Mary at pig and anchor.

 

 

Backyard band is cranking some country tunes.

[jam19872016]

1 hour ago, Harleydidi said:

Following along. Looking forward to hearing all about your trip!

Thanks for following along. 

[lazydayz]

15 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Bloody Mary at pig and anchor.

 

 

Backyard band is cranking some country tunes.

I used to not be a fan, but once I tried the P&A Bloody Mary, I converted.  

[jam19872016]

Another.

 

 

More importantly I'm ahead on cheers now.

[jam19872016]

8 minutes ago, lazydayz said:

I used to not be a fan, but once I tried the P&A Bloody Mary, I converted.  

I love Bloody Marys. This one is a little too busy for me. A lot of competing flavors. 

[lazydayz]

6 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

I love Bloody Marys. This one is a little too busy for me. A lot of competing flavors. 

put bacon on most anything and I will try it. Lol

[jam19872016]

At the grand spectrum for late night family feud 18+.

 

[jam19872016]

30 minutes ago, lazydayz said:

put bacon on most anything and I will try it. Lol

🤣🤣

[jam19872016]

Emril's dinner.

 

Boduin balls 

 

 

Jambalaya 

 

 

Crepes trio

 

 

Fantastic meal and a great value at $21 plus gratuity. 

[jam19872016]

Back in the room and going to bed.

 

Still not 100% and I'm hoping another night's rest will put some spring back in my step. 

 

Good night everyone. 

[jam19872016]

Good morning from Emril's. 

 

I've been up for about two hours which is way too early for vacation but I guess I've got all the sleep I need after my 24 hours of rest the other day.

 

I would have been out of the room sooner but my phone wasn't even fully charged. I definitely need a new one. 

 

Now I've made a mad dash to emrils to get in before it closes.

[jam19872016]

I feel like I've made a breakthrough at emril's. I'm enjoying my time onboard, but the crew on here are the exact opposite of friendly. I've been to emril's a few times now and the crew there are warming up to me.

 

I wonder if they just see too many people to ever really get friendly? It's not an excuse for the cold level of service but just thinking out loud, I wonder if it's a byproduct of the large ship experience and not specific to the group working here.

 

Maybe a little of both? I've never experienced this on Royal's Monster of the Seas. 

[jam19872016]

Shrimp creole omelet.

 

 

Sweet potato pancakes.

 

 

The omelet was OK but lacked the Cajun kick I love from the other food. For the upcharge, I would not recommend. 

 

The pancake was devine. Pretty sure that is a waffle but whatever it is, it was delicious 😋. 

Edited December 14, 2022 by jam19872016

[jam19872016]

Tonight's specials.

 

 

I might have to stop by for that sundae.

[jam19872016]

Gonna take a walk around the ship to get some pictures while the ship has less people on it.

[jam19872016]

That was terrible timing. Crew drills are in progress and they are everywhere 😅. No crew shortage here. Gonna give them a few minutes to clear out and then try again.

[Megan_Strick]

10 hours ago, jam19872016 said:

Emril's dinner.

 

Boduin balls 

 

 

Jambalaya 

 

 

Crepes trio

 

 

Fantastic meal and a great value at $21 plus gratuity. 

Not to brag or anything but I can throw down and make some good Jambalaya. lol. Fun fact. Emeril and I are from the same town in Massachusetts. Fall River to be exact.

[jam19872016]

Kicked up island delight because it was so good yesterday. 

 

[jam19872016]

1 hour ago, Megan_Strick said:

Not to brag or anything but I can throw down and make some good Jambalaya. lol. Fun fact. Emeril and I are from the same town in Massachusetts. Fall River to be exact.

Let me know when will be good to come over to verify your Jambalaya claims 😅

[jam19872016]

I'm failing at going to the gym again this cruise. Going to head there now and probably hit the sauna as well.