Atlantic Ocean / South of the Azores / 9 p.m. Atlantic / 5 p.m. Erie
Sunny, 60s, large wavelets, 2 ft. swells
Today’s
highlight was the Gathering of Veterans for the Pearl Harbor Remembrance. There
are many veterans aboard, from World War II to the current conflict. Each
veteran introduced himself and his branch of service. Most were U.S. Army or
Marines. One gentleman who did not
attend was a veteran of World War II, Omaha Beach. He was interviewed by Steven
Spielberg for the movie, Saving Private
Ryan. Apparently he has written some books and I want to know more about
that. I hope to meet him. We also learned
that Jeremy, the Assistant Bar Manager, from Augusta, Georgia, served in the
U.S. Army in Somalia, Bosnia, and Iraq.
I think Friend H really needs to take a cruise on the Ruby Princess!! (More about Jeremy later)
There
was another good digital photography seminar, as well as a seminar, “Who Killed
Harry Oakes?” The lecturer, David Bryn
Lewis, a former policeman with Scotland Yard, has researched the murder of wealthy
philanthropist Harry Oakes in the Bahamas in 1943. Figures like Lucky Luciano,
Meyer Lansky, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, a Nazi spy, and other “characters”
had parts in this unsolved murder case.
The
“Production Show Spectacular” tonight was “Colors of the Wind.” Songs and dances from the Orient, the Middle
East, and the Western World were performed very well---lots of color, glamor,
and glitz with talented performers. Some of the songs like “True Colors” and “Over
the Rainbow” stood out.
I
think B1’s birthday party was today at Splash Lagoon. I really am sorry to miss
that. She knows we love her and we hope she has a great time. I sure was thinking about B2 today too. We will
be home in a week.
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About
Jeremy. When
we boarded the ship, TK bought me a “Coke Card,” which means I would have unlimited
fountain Coca Cola Light for the duration of the cruise at $4 per day or about
$75. The first glass I had tasted funny. So did the next several. In the dining
room the taste was absolutely awful.
After three days, I finally went to the Guest Services desk and asked to
speak to the Bar Manager. That is when I first encountered Jeremy. He explained
about Coca Cola and the “guns,” the mix, etc. Of course, I know about all that,
mentioning that I can go from New York City to Los Angeles and the fountain
drinks all taste the same for the most part. Jeremy said that I could have cans
of Coca Light for the rest of the cruise.
A few days later I saw Jeremy again and thanked him for the six cans of
pop he had delivered to our room, as well as the better tasting cans at the
bar. He said that they looked into the situation further and realized something
was wrong after all with the fountain drinks aboard the entire ship. He said Coca Cola representatives would be
boarding the ship in Fort Lauderdale. Bingo! Jeremy was always very nice and I wish
friend H could meet him!! J
TK’s
Takes: He liked the entertainment on the NCL Epic
better. He will make the final call at the end of the cruise. He does like
Movies Under the Stars on this ship.
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