The weather outside is frightful, but fire is so delightful is very true today.
Over the past few days I have managed to finally, get all the various cables for cameras, computer, iPads and other gadgety things labelled and put in clear poly bags and in the appropriate suitcase or backpack and ready to go. The lack of one cable or charger or some little thing can make for a bit of a disaster when you have to do without it for two months. The mess in the bedroom regarding half packed suitcases is looking a bit better as it gets some attention from Fellette and I as well.
I was looking over the tickets that arrived by some miracle on Friday and was looking at the suggested clothing. I see that the dress levels continue to sink. I quote: "On Gala Nights for gentlemen, jacket and tie are appropriate, collared shirt and slacks are required." Gone are the days of dinner jacket/tuxedo it seems, although many will do so, as will we. Oh well.
I also see that there is a total of 27 'Themed Dinners' if you include the ones in a specialty dining room, otherwise we have 17, not all are formal. For instance they have one after our day in Devil's Island and one called 'Pirates of the Caribbean'. Usually the serving staff goes over the top on fancy dress and uniform for such dinners.
The Prinsendam is considered and old and tiny ship, the oldest and smallest in the Holland America fleet. We like it, there is one heck of a lot less walking to get around. It is 38,000 tonnes, holds about 800 passengers with a crew of 470, built in 1988 and refurbished in 2005 and 2010 it is a friendly ship to be on. We are looking forward to walking up that gangplank a week from tomorrow!
This is the Prinsendam from a stock photo.
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Our day today...
Fellette and Auntie Myra have had a bit of a get-together on Boxing Day for about the past 35 plus years back to when Myra baby-sat the girls as infants, then kids and the bond still holds.
A Winter Wonderland!
Keeping the walkways open.
Marion and Auntie Myra.
Joe and Annette
Jeanette and Adrienne.
Alicia and Fellette on the left with Joe and Annette.
We can now use the conservatory on winter days now that the ceiling has been covered and insulated.
It is very cozy, like being outside, but inside.
Great job on the blog Doug - LOVE it.....Rod.
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