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On behalf of Sean, thanks!
just wanted to let you know we're not ignoring your request for a picture...Sean is a little better at that than me...I'll have him do it.
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On behalf of Sean, thanks!
just wanted to let you know we're not ignoring your request for a picture...Sean is a little better at that than me...I'll have him do it.
Christine
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Dinner Sunday was in Parrot Cay, which has developed into our favorite dining room on the ship. I think perhaps because it was where we were directed to eat lunch on our very first cruise. To us, it doesn't seem as cold as AP, or as formal as Lumiere's (where I almost feel like I should dress better just to eat lunch).
I'm sorry, for our lack of detailed menu selections. I do know that we enjoyed this dinner. I had the fritters appetizer, and recall it well. I even tried to get it again later in the cruise. (Found out you can't do that on a night when all galleys are preparing from the same menu, like Golden Mickey's). I should note here that we were smart not to change dining based upon one experience. The exact seating arrangements were slightly different this night, and things went much better. We'd turned a corner, and despite some child issues on other nights, looked forward to finding out what our tablemates did each day. This evening, we learned how the husband/wife family of 3 took underwater digital photos. Bill explained to me that they have an Olympus digital that is waterproof to, I think, around 30 feet. He promised to bring it to a later dinner, to show us.
We skipped the show, keeping our streak intact, and headed to Shutters. Here, we began our search for our photos. We hadn't had many taken, but could only find 1 or 2. Surely, more would show up later, we said, and headed off to bed.
Monday. Day at Sea.
Monday began with a trip to Goofy's Galley. I renewed my friendship with the cherry lattice.
Allow me to bask in that memory for a little bit.
I'm sorry, for our lack of detailed menu selections. I do know that we enjoyed this dinner. I had the fritters appetizer, and recall it well. I even tried to get it again later in the cruise. (Found out you can't do that on a night when all galleys are preparing from the same menu, like Golden Mickey's). I should note here that we were smart not to change dining based upon one experience. The exact seating arrangements were slightly different this night, and things went much better. We'd turned a corner, and despite some child issues on other nights, looked forward to finding out what our tablemates did each day. This evening, we learned how the husband/wife family of 3 took underwater digital photos. Bill explained to me that they have an Olympus digital that is waterproof to, I think, around 30 feet. He promised to bring it to a later dinner, to show us.
We skipped the show, keeping our streak intact, and headed to Shutters. Here, we began our search for our photos. We hadn't had many taken, but could only find 1 or 2. Surely, more would show up later, we said, and headed off to bed.
Monday. Day at Sea.
Monday began with a trip to Goofy's Galley. I renewed my friendship with the cherry lattice.
Allow me to bask in that memory for a little bit.
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Ummmmm cherry lattice? That sounds good. What is it?I renewed my friendship with the cherry lattice.
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Cherry lattice is just a basic pastry with cherry filling and icing. (just one of those simple thinks that make Sean happy)
They cut it into pieces measuring approximately one inch wide by five inches long. We have only ever seen them at Goofy's Galley. We tried to order them one day from room service and the lady had no idea what it was. We go to Goofy's in the AM before the fitness center. Sean gets Cherry lattice and milk and I get the yogurt with fruit & granola and also some pieces of melon.Christine
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Loved hearing all about your stingray encounter. I am of course still waiting for that idyllic day on Castaway Cay. 
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I'm going to jump away from the tale of 
and I for a moment, and to the tale of Max, Mom, and Dad. Dogs have been a part of our family since I was born. Our lab mix crossed the rainbow bridge in, I think, 1995. Not too long after I graduated from college, and moved to Pa from NY. They've met Max several times over the summer, and absolutely love him.
When Mom and Dad asked what we'd do with Max during the cruise, I told them that we were researching kennels here. A co-worker I fully trust shared her experiences with a promising one. A few days after I told them this, Mom and Dad volunteered to host Max while we were away. They'd devised a plan to use some vacation days for Dad at work, and come get him. Then, they'd return to upstate NY. Well, Dad is now enjoying the benefits of retirement, thanks to the economy. (at this point, I shall refrain from expressing my complete disgust at the ample blame that so many should share for the state of our economy at this time) OK, I feel better... Thus, we offered them the chance to host Max at our house, if they so desired. They agreed to take care of him, and play the location choice by ear.
As mentioned earlier, Friday and Saturday reports were glowing. He was eating, playing with stuffy sheep, and crazy running around their backyard. During the following week, Max pretty much went where they went. And they all loved it. "Find it" (throw a treat for him, and watch him race to it) in the backyard regularly. A walk on the rails-to-trails project. Long walks on the quiet streets behind where they live, as the street they're on is far too busy to walk on itself. Extended trip to the local PetSmart where, we're told, Max personally selected his Christmas present.
They returned to Pa on Friday, to find things ok at home, except the non-functioning hot water heater. Max met us in the back yard upon our return home Saturday. I'd called Mom and Dad from Key West (remember, I've jumped ahead), and they asked to stay in Pa until Monday, to attend the monthly Keystone Greyhounds City Island Strut. Of course, we agreed. Next thing I know, its late afternoon Saturday, we're home, and Christine is showing Keystone's web site to Mom and Dad. At this point, I'm sick (more on that later), and don't really notice this at first. A little while later, I find out that by Max day 3, Mom has said to Dad, "I think a greyhound would work for us". Keystone's leader often says that greyhounds sell themselves, and Max sure did. We reviewed the dogs on the site again Sunday morning, before driving to Harrisburg for the Strut. There, they met some of the foster dogs, even getting to walk one of them a little. His adoption was pending, and was sealed that day.
When Mom and Dad returned home on Monday, they took an adoption form with them. Now begins the search for "the one". And that, along with work, along with the return of some aspects of my DCL cold, is why updates are slow in coming. DW and I have had extensive phone conversations with Mom and Dad over the course of the last week about greyhound adoption. Yesterday, they mailed their completed adoption form. They even travelled to Northern Pa last Sunday to meet one of the foster dogs. Since they don't have email/the internet, DW and I are the email conduit for conversations with Keystone. And the middlepersons for questions. Along with trying to answer as many questions ourselves as we can.
I've finally decided to go to the Doctor tomorrow about this 3+ week old cold. Off Friday, I'll try to return to normal trip report programming then. I predicted that Max would lead to another dog for Mom and Dad, and Christine agreed. We just didn't think it would be a greyhound; we predicted they'd return to a breed they'd had before: Lab, Collie.
I'd hoped to post this info closer to the end, but now seems more appropriate. A good reason for the delay in updates, I think.
and I for a moment, and to the tale of Max, Mom, and Dad. Dogs have been a part of our family since I was born. Our lab mix crossed the rainbow bridge in, I think, 1995. Not too long after I graduated from college, and moved to Pa from NY. They've met Max several times over the summer, and absolutely love him. When Mom and Dad asked what we'd do with Max during the cruise, I told them that we were researching kennels here. A co-worker I fully trust shared her experiences with a promising one. A few days after I told them this, Mom and Dad volunteered to host Max while we were away. They'd devised a plan to use some vacation days for Dad at work, and come get him. Then, they'd return to upstate NY. Well, Dad is now enjoying the benefits of retirement, thanks to the economy. (at this point, I shall refrain from expressing my complete disgust at the ample blame that so many should share for the state of our economy at this time) OK, I feel better... Thus, we offered them the chance to host Max at our house, if they so desired. They agreed to take care of him, and play the location choice by ear.
As mentioned earlier, Friday and Saturday reports were glowing. He was eating, playing with stuffy sheep, and crazy running around their backyard. During the following week, Max pretty much went where they went. And they all loved it. "Find it" (throw a treat for him, and watch him race to it) in the backyard regularly. A walk on the rails-to-trails project. Long walks on the quiet streets behind where they live, as the street they're on is far too busy to walk on itself. Extended trip to the local PetSmart where, we're told, Max personally selected his Christmas present.
They returned to Pa on Friday, to find things ok at home, except the non-functioning hot water heater. Max met us in the back yard upon our return home Saturday. I'd called Mom and Dad from Key West (remember, I've jumped ahead), and they asked to stay in Pa until Monday, to attend the monthly Keystone Greyhounds City Island Strut. Of course, we agreed. Next thing I know, its late afternoon Saturday, we're home, and Christine is showing Keystone's web site to Mom and Dad. At this point, I'm sick (more on that later), and don't really notice this at first. A little while later, I find out that by Max day 3, Mom has said to Dad, "I think a greyhound would work for us". Keystone's leader often says that greyhounds sell themselves, and Max sure did. We reviewed the dogs on the site again Sunday morning, before driving to Harrisburg for the Strut. There, they met some of the foster dogs, even getting to walk one of them a little. His adoption was pending, and was sealed that day.
When Mom and Dad returned home on Monday, they took an adoption form with them. Now begins the search for "the one". And that, along with work, along with the return of some aspects of my DCL cold, is why updates are slow in coming. DW and I have had extensive phone conversations with Mom and Dad over the course of the last week about greyhound adoption. Yesterday, they mailed their completed adoption form. They even travelled to Northern Pa last Sunday to meet one of the foster dogs. Since they don't have email/the internet, DW and I are the email conduit for conversations with Keystone. And the middlepersons for questions. Along with trying to answer as many questions ourselves as we can.
I've finally decided to go to the Doctor tomorrow about this 3+ week old cold. Off Friday, I'll try to return to normal trip report programming then. I predicted that Max would lead to another dog for Mom and Dad, and Christine agreed. We just didn't think it would be a greyhound; we predicted they'd return to a breed they'd had before: Lab, Collie.
I'd hoped to post this info closer to the end, but now seems more appropriate. A good reason for the delay in updates, I think.
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I told "Jim" about this upcoming new family member--he's excited for your parents!!
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Feel better Sean 
Yeah for your Mom & Dad getting a greyhound. I cannot imagine life without our little furry companion. With your Dad being retired now that will be great company for him/them too!!!!
Yeah for your Mom & Dad getting a greyhound. I cannot imagine life without our little furry companion. With your Dad being retired now that will be great company for him/them too!!!!
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Yay 
for Max and his recruiting skills!
Go Max!
for Max and his recruiting skills! Go Max!
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Fortified by the modern miracle of science that is medicine, we return now to regular programming:
Monday, day at sea. When I left off, we were eating meal #1 of the day at Goofy's Galley. After that, we proceeded to the fitness center for a workout. I think the expansion of the fitness center a couple of years ago was a big improvement. I'd still like more overhead lighting in the forward section. That's the new area, above where you used to be able to see some of the bridge. The aerobic and weight machines are from LifeFitness. My home gym uses different weight machines, which threw me off a bit when trying to get all the parts in the right positions and the weights right. We think this was the day that Peter was leading a spinning class up on the forward area. Did I mention that he's very enthusiastic?
Then to Topsiders, for meal #2. Must say, I don't care much for the scrambled eggs on the buffet line. I find them too moist/runny. I forgot about the omelette station at the aft end that day, and made a mental note for the future. We returned to our stateroom, changed into our swimsuits, and returned to the spa. Our Romantic Escape at Sea (REAS) package included length of cruise passes to the Tropical Rainforest room. Christine was already a lounge chair lizard by the time I got there. I took a lounger, and we relaxed for several minutes, and warmed up. Next, into the mild sauna. I recall that my total time in the mild sauna in 2007 could be counted with just 2 hands, using a second as the unit of time. Not so this year! I could tolerate it! It didn't seem like my lungs were on fire. So, we spent about 10 minutes in there, then proceeded to the dry sauna for 10 minutes. Back to indulging our inner lizards for 5-10 minutes, and it was time to go.
Why leave such a place of bliss, you ask? Two words: Palo brunch. Last year, we had 1030 seating for brunch. That made for a disjointed meal schedule that day. So this time, we went for the latest time: 11:30. This way, it would become our lunch. Or, if you prefer, meal #3. The night before, we received a voicemail from Palo, indicating that we were welcome to show up any time between 11:15 and 11:30. We were seated at a table on the left, just before where the food begins. Several DISers were already there: StaciJo and family, the LovableGluttons, and more (sorry for not remembering everyone). Taking the advice of the Gluttons, I tried the caviar. I found it to be quite tasty, perched atop a cold scallop, with just a touch of cocktail sauce. We couldn't decide on a pizza type, so we had one made with half sausage and half pepperoni. I enjoyed my side (pepperoni), while Christine found the sausage quite spicy. Things remembered: a trip where I only stopped at the cheese table, cold scallops, DW with crab claws, a Cinnabon quality roll, proscutto wrapped asparagus. We both had a main entree of smoked salmon with alfredo pasta. "Can't put a finger on it", DW says, but deserts this year just weren't as good as 2007.
Monday, day at sea. When I left off, we were eating meal #1 of the day at Goofy's Galley. After that, we proceeded to the fitness center for a workout. I think the expansion of the fitness center a couple of years ago was a big improvement. I'd still like more overhead lighting in the forward section. That's the new area, above where you used to be able to see some of the bridge. The aerobic and weight machines are from LifeFitness. My home gym uses different weight machines, which threw me off a bit when trying to get all the parts in the right positions and the weights right. We think this was the day that Peter was leading a spinning class up on the forward area. Did I mention that he's very enthusiastic?
Then to Topsiders, for meal #2. Must say, I don't care much for the scrambled eggs on the buffet line. I find them too moist/runny. I forgot about the omelette station at the aft end that day, and made a mental note for the future. We returned to our stateroom, changed into our swimsuits, and returned to the spa. Our Romantic Escape at Sea (REAS) package included length of cruise passes to the Tropical Rainforest room. Christine was already a lounge chair lizard by the time I got there. I took a lounger, and we relaxed for several minutes, and warmed up. Next, into the mild sauna. I recall that my total time in the mild sauna in 2007 could be counted with just 2 hands, using a second as the unit of time. Not so this year! I could tolerate it! It didn't seem like my lungs were on fire. So, we spent about 10 minutes in there, then proceeded to the dry sauna for 10 minutes. Back to indulging our inner lizards for 5-10 minutes, and it was time to go.
Why leave such a place of bliss, you ask? Two words: Palo brunch. Last year, we had 1030 seating for brunch. That made for a disjointed meal schedule that day. So this time, we went for the latest time: 11:30. This way, it would become our lunch. Or, if you prefer, meal #3. The night before, we received a voicemail from Palo, indicating that we were welcome to show up any time between 11:15 and 11:30. We were seated at a table on the left, just before where the food begins. Several DISers were already there: StaciJo and family, the LovableGluttons, and more (sorry for not remembering everyone). Taking the advice of the Gluttons, I tried the caviar. I found it to be quite tasty, perched atop a cold scallop, with just a touch of cocktail sauce. We couldn't decide on a pizza type, so we had one made with half sausage and half pepperoni. I enjoyed my side (pepperoni), while Christine found the sausage quite spicy. Things remembered: a trip where I only stopped at the cheese table, cold scallops, DW with crab claws, a Cinnabon quality roll, proscutto wrapped asparagus. We both had a main entree of smoked salmon with alfredo pasta. "Can't put a finger on it", DW says, but deserts this year just weren't as good as 2007.
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It all sounds wonderful Sean - we couldn't get Palo this time but hopefully next time when we are Castaway members we will be able to make it in there. I won't be trying the caviar though. Hopefully we will also try the rainforest room on our next trip, as that sounds very relaxing. Looking forward to the rest of your day!
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Attempting some photos:
Max resting this summer:
Max resting this summer:
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I've got more photos to add, but am currently experiencing photobucket issues. I've tried to rotate the photos correctly, but when I post them here, they're sideways. Any help?
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Us with Yolande on the last night. Can't even tell I'm sick, can you?
Us with our servers on the last night. Just noticed the "thumbs up" from Sebastian.
Us with our servers on the last night. Just noticed the "thumbs up" from Sebastian.
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We were so stuffed from brunch, it took discussions over the weekend, plus checking the Navigators, to figure out just what the heck we did Monday afternoon. There was shopping time in the stores, wandering the ship, quality time on deck 4. It was there that we discovered those wonderful lounge chairs. The ones everybody talks about on the DIS. Nice! We even saw the deployed stabilizer fin as we walked around the deck.
Those Navigators helped me to remember one of the highlights of our trip: the art of the theme show ship tour. We arrived just outside Palo shortly before 3pm. There were only a few others there. Some of whom looked a little "green in the gills". I knew they wouldn't be with us for long. In the end, the group numbered in the 12-14 range. A smaller group, according to our guide: Neville.
Neville is a part of the cruise staff, and is thoroughly enthusiastic about his job. He was a part of cast 1 of the child care club, and one of the casts for the shows. I think he said they're on cast #22 for the shows. He was in the low teens. So, he's been around. If you ever have the chance to take this tour, especially if you see him leading it, it will be an hour well spent.
Tomorrow, I'll try to detail the tour.
We even saw the deployed stabilizer fin as we walked around the deck. Those Navigators helped me to remember one of the highlights of our trip: the art of the theme show ship tour. We arrived just outside Palo shortly before 3pm. There were only a few others there. Some of whom looked a little "green in the gills". I knew they wouldn't be with us for long. In the end, the group numbered in the 12-14 range. A smaller group, according to our guide: Neville.
Neville is a part of the cruise staff, and is thoroughly enthusiastic about his job. He was a part of cast 1 of the child care club, and one of the casts for the shows. I think he said they're on cast #22 for the shows. He was in the low teens. So, he's been around. If you ever have the chance to take this tour, especially if you see him leading it, it will be an hour well spent.
Tomorrow, I'll try to detail the tour.
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Cute picture of Max Sean. Bella has that same blue dog that he appears to be hugging in the photo.
Nice to see you guys too.
Can't wait to hear about the tour. This was something we wanted to do last year, but never seemed to find the time. Why oh why is there never enough time? Did they do the tour that let you see the stage/costumes for the shows? I sooooooo wanted to do that too, but we didn't have it offered since we had Ducky instead.......I was glad to have Ducky instead
though.
Always reasons to go back again..............did you book another cruise this time around?
Nice to see you guys too.
Can't wait to hear about the tour. This was something we wanted to do last year, but never seemed to find the time. Why oh why is there never enough time? Did they do the tour that let you see the stage/costumes for the shows? I sooooooo wanted to do that too, but we didn't have it offered since we had Ducky instead.......I was glad to have Ducky instead
though.
Always reasons to go back again..............did you book another cruise this time around?
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Cute picture of Max Sean. Bella has that same blue dog that he appears to be hugging in the photo.
Nice to see you guys too.
Can't wait to hear about the tour. This was something we wanted to do last year, but never seemed to find the time. Why oh why is there never enough time? Did they do the tour that let you see the stage/costumes for the shows? I sooooooo wanted to do that too, but we didn't have it offered since we had Ducky instead.......I was glad to have Ducky instead
though.
Always reasons to go back again..............did you book another cruise this time around?
I'll have to do the tour review later. It was really good. I'm sure I can't remember all that we learned. Tried to get new ship info out of Neville, but no luck. He said some have seen plans, but nothing definite yet.
We rebooked for the 10/23/2010 Eastern.
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