Going Live! Carnival Venezia NYC 🗽 Canada/NE B2B Sept 16-29

[Haljo1935]

It's Bellini time!! 🥂Crud - which flavor first? 

On another line I cruise, the rug in the elevator has the day of the week - I am kinda lost w/out it - my internal calendar is all thrown off.🫣

Edited September 22, 2023 by Haljo1935
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[Haljo1935]

1 hour ago, Haljo1935 said:

We are seeing more missing every day - ridiculous. But we haven't seen a lot of kids on the ship, most of the ones we have seen are probably under 10 and always w/adult. Who's pulling them off or when are the delinquents out running amok?

Looks like they're starting to recover some...

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[Haljo1935]

Chocolate martini - good, mocha martini (being made at far end) - not good, blood orange bellini - very very warm. All from Alejandro and served w/a 😃 🙂 

Think I will try a chocolate orange martini, yummy  (I hope).

Edited September 22, 2023 by Haljo1935
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[Haljo1935]

Not a soul out on the Terrazzo deck. They're ready for us, though. Where is everyone?

Hey - you up there - yeah you, Decks 6-9, anyone up there? Where, oh where art everyone?

[Hogladyrider]

Well, maybe if we keep getting enough requests for the "oh crap" emoji it will finally happen!

[Haljo1935]

Ok, let's get y'all some more pictures and details while I work on finishing the Blood Orange Bellini and move toward a Chocolate 🍊 Martini. Hey - I detect a pattern!! 🫣

Apologies in advance if I duplicate anything- I have not moved pux into a "posted" file likecI would if I was on computer (this is from phone). If there's a menu I missed that you're curious about, just ask and I'll post it if I have it.

Let's start w/some misc things.

Chocolate bars made in Nova Scotia we purchased on the brief stop there. $1.99 @musuem store, $4.99 @the other stores; 4 flavors, I got 2. Also some local toffee, but I ate them all w/o taking pic of pkg, so you'll just have to trust they were good and maybe someone else can let us know what they were, lol.

Bar menu I did not order from. Although the wine page kinda looks like I did 🤭

Late lunch yesterday Guys Burgers. I had The Ringer no bun, ring on the side - YUMMY!! Fries not so much - too much seasoning.😞

Why are the windows closed, here we are and isn't this the best, most interesting helpful screen ever? Is all of IT on break? Lol 🙄

 

 

Edited September 22, 2023 by Haljo1935
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[Haljo1935]

9 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said:

Well, maybe if we keep getting enough requests for the "oh crap" emoji it will finally happen!

We can hope 🙄

[Haljo1935]

Sydney right at the port is a great food truck. I didn't get a good pic (you can sort of see it by the picnic table), but they have great tots, corn dogs, etc - "State Fair" food @good prices. It was right by our ship. Flavor on the Water 🍺 🍻 Garden is bar/restaurant w/i door-outdoor dining, so even if it's raining you can stop in.

There are several shops w/typical t-shirts and also local artisan crafts. I got a sea glass bracelet & sea glass magnet, Sis got a very cute sea glass bottle necklace; I'll see if she'll let me snap a pic. Also grabbed a couple bottles of vinegar to make dressing; I'll pop a pic of those later. Should be great on a pear or apple salad. I must be hungry.

 

 

 

 

Edited September 22, 2023 by Haljo1935
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[Haljo1935]

Oh no - my napkin is empty!! Being remedied - [insert server name here] us bringing me a Chocolate 🍊 Martini, so all will be right again shortly 😋 😀 

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[Haljo1935]

Karaoke at the Carnevale Bar & Lounge. Some are really good. And some, OMW (Oh My Word) - I hope this loads. If you can make it to just after the 2m mark... that's all I can say.

Other than this, if I didn't know the words, I would not have had a clue what song she was "singing." I say Carnival does not owe Reba anything (aka royalties) except an apology. If that's you singing,  I'm sure it's lovely in the shower.🙄🫣😞

Edited September 22, 2023 by Haljo1935
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[Haljo1935]

Phew - great empty napkin incident of 2023 has come to an end. They gave me the VIFP discount and transferred it to a "walking around" glass. In my neighborhood, we call it a "go cup." Job well done, Jelena!!

Oh, Lord, this may be the most painful Karaoke 🎤 😳 😅 😫 I've ever been to, lol. Poor Gordon Lightfoot...

Edited September 22, 2023 by Haljo1935
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[Haljo1935]

Let's see what else I can get uploaded before my battery dies...or my skin crawls..

Hey - got up to make a pit stop and looky at what I found!! We've "hidden" 5 of these; thanks Lisa & MaryAnn from TN for returning the favor 😀 

Here's a few we hid - we liked the monkey in the mailbox so much, we hid there twice. Good job whoever has that cabin.

Nope - Puffins aren't ducks we found or hid 😊, I just think they're cute and I know you do, too!!

Official notice we get to stay next week and not being kicked off - I really do quite enjoy a B2B.

 

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[Haljo1935]

Ok, she says High Seas Karaoke lasts another 90 min. I can't do that, I have a dinner calling me...

[Jamman54]

44 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said:

Karaoke at the Carnevale Bar & Lounge. Some are really good. And some, OMW (Oh My Word) - I hope this loads. If you can make it to just after the 2m mark... that's all I can say.

Other than this, if I didn't know the words, I would not have had a clue what song she was "singing." I say Carnival does not owe Reba anything (aka royalties) except an apology. If that's you singing,  I'm sure it's lovely in the shower.🙄🫣😞

 

Is Zora still tending bar at the Carnevale Bar?

[happycruiser220]

3 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:

We are seeing more missing every day - ridiculous. But we haven't seen a lot of kids on the ship, most of the ones we have seen are probably under 10 and always w/adult. Who's pulling them off or when are the delinquents out running amok?

I took a cruise on Magic last year in July to Caribbean  for 8 days and saw many kids running amok. Then took another one, same ship to Canada in September.  Different crowd for sure. Decided on this since I'm hoping there won't be that many kids since it's end of September to mid October.

[Haljo1935]

7:15pm and people are already ready to go.

[Etta1213]

2 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:

Karaoke at the Carnevale Bar & Lounge. Some are really good. And some, OMW (Oh My Word) - I hope this loads. If you can make it to just after the 2m mark... that's all I can say.

Other than this, if I didn't know the words, I would not have had a clue what song she was "singing." I say Carnival does not owe Reba anything (aka royalties) except an apology. If that's you singing,  I'm sure it's lovely in the shower.🙄🫣😞

 

My DH wants to know what this "performer" looked like??😅

[AFS1970]

I saw that money while I was walking around hiding ducks. I didn't know the monkey liked ducks or I would have given him one.

[purpleally]

4 hours ago, Hogladyrider said:

Well, maybe if we keep getting enough requests for the "oh crap" emoji it will finally happen!

Just, no

[Stallion]

4 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:

Karaoke at the Carnevale Bar & Lounge. Some are really good. And some, OMW (Oh My Word) - I hope this loads. If you can make it to just after the 2m mark... that's all I can say.

Other than this, if I didn't know the words, I would not have had a clue what song she was "singing." I say Carnival does not owe Reba anything (aka royalties) except an apology. If that's you singing,  I'm sure it's lovely in the shower.🙄🫣😞

 

Make it STOP!!!!! She ought to be restricted to her cabin for causing a public nuisance

Edited September 23, 2023 by Stallion

[Haljo1935]

4 hours ago, Jamman54 said:

Is Zora still tending bar at the Carnevale Bar?

I did not see Zora; I saw Alejandro and Jelena.

[Haljo1935]

2 hours ago, AFS1970 said:

I saw that money while I was walking around hiding ducks. I didn't know the monkey liked ducks or I would have given him one.

I didn't either, but I fed it 2 🙃

[Haljo1935]

3 hours ago, happycruiser220 said:

I took a cruise on Magic last year in July to Caribbean  for 8 days and saw many kids running amok. Then took another one, same ship to Canada in September.  Different crowd for sure. Decided on this since I'm hoping there won't be that many kids since it's end of September to mid October.

We have had very few - my unofficial count stands at 9.

[Stallion]

Reba is not amused

 

Edited September 23, 2023 by Stallion

[Haljo1935]

3 hours ago, Haljo1935 said:

7:15pm and people are already ready to go.

Lots of people ready at 9:30. I am never part of the Early Luggage group - I'm usually flying around the cabin like a possessed woman to make the deadline. I strive to be in the Early Luggage Club, but I do not know the secret code.