Rosalie B. wrote:
> So if you wanted to see the show
> and didn't think you would have time without rushing back to the ship,
> you could decide to eat in the buffet,
I don't like eating in the buffet. I've found the food to be inferior,
and I prefer to be served. It's okay for a few breakfasts and lunches,
but I'd just rather not walk around holding a tray.
> Even withOUT Freestyle, you still have
> to go with the ship schedule for shows.
Very true. That's one of the reasons I like HAL so much...their late
seating schedule accomodates those of us who prefer a later night on
the cruise...meal AND show.
> We are incurably early to bed people. Bob is rarely awake past 10:30
> and we are usually up by 6:45.
That's me, when I'm not on vacation. But, it's more like up at 5:30 for
me. These past few weeks, I'm at my office by 7-7:30. Otherwise, I'm
still up at 5:30, early enough to walk a few miles before heading to
work. Even on the weekends, when the alarm clock isn't set, I naturally
wake up at about 6:00. But, then I have the luxury of rolling over and
going back to sleep..that is, unless the dogs start bugging me.
Not
> everyone likes to sleep in.
Believe me, just because I stay up late on a cruise does not mean I
sleep in. Sea days, I'm out on deck by 8-8:30. Port days, I'm off the
ship as early as they'll let me (I can always "finish" sleeping once
I'm on the beach).
> We normally eat dinner while watching the 6:00 news when we are home,
I don't get home from work/gym until close to 8:00. Hubby tries to have
dinner on the table when I walk in the door, but he's usually running
a little behind. 8:30 evening meal is more often.
> We don't
> dance (Bob because he doesn't and me because of back problems) and we
> don't gamble
These were just examples. I don't really dance either (but I do spend
lots of time in the casino). I was just trying to point out some of the
activities that are still available for those of us who prefer a later
"schedule" on the ship. Listening to music, enjoying a beverage with
some new acquaintances, strolling on deck, etc.
One day, I'll try freestyle, but traditional really suits me. I like
sharing a table with the same people each evening (I've only had a dud
of a table once), I like having the same waitstaff each evening, I like
knowing that my table is there for me each evening, at the same time.
Just one less thing to have to plan, while on vacation.
Lee
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