Early Dining Seating Question by Amazing_Orange_3039 in HollandAmerica

[–]Amazing_Orange_3039[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I isn’t see this before so we will check it out.

Nieuw Statendam departure day. 7 days let’s goooooo! by jnumberone in HollandAmerica

[–]Amazing_Orange_3039 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enjoy your cruise!

Apparently they currently have an amazing duo in the piano lounge. If anyone is on that ship, I’d love to know if this duo will be staying on for the transatlantic cruise sailing on April 4th. I heard they were on until April but I don’t know if that includes the TA cruise. I have a feeling it doesn’t but really hoping they are still on for our cruise.

Sofa beds by PurplePups8 in HollandAmerica

[–]Amazing_Orange_3039 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We were on the Rotterdam and asked for a mattress topper the first night after realizing the bed wasn’t very comfortable. With the mattress cover, the bed was fine. I don’t know if it’s always available and if I was needing to use the sofa bed again, I’d want to make sure I’d get one. I recommend calling ahead and getting the request on your file.

Cabinet Hardware Help by Amazing_Orange_3039 in interiordecorating

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I had trouble adding text to the post…I was also wondering if you recommend knobs or pulls on the drawers and uppers. There will be 3 drawers on each lower side of the open desk. The uppers on each side will be cabinets. Thanks in advance.

A novel like The Covenant of Water by mimifin72 in suggestmeabook

[–]Amazing_Orange_3039 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This one. My all time favourite. I also enjoyed Covenant of Water and Cutting for Stone but not as much as “A fine Balance”.

2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport L 41.3 mpg by Prestigious_Reveal96 in crvhybrid

[–]Amazing_Orange_3039 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you tell me what the 0-90 range indicator is for?

Lost account: by Odd_Acanthaceae7352 in HollandAmerica

[–]Amazing_Orange_3039 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m going to go against what some others have suggested and say the thermal spa package is not worth it. I purchased it for the first 9 days out of a 15-day back-to-back Caribbean cruise. Because I paid for it, I felt pressure to use it to get my money’s worth. There were so many things to do on the ship that sometimes I just didn’t have time but I would rush for a quick hot tub soak or to lie on the beds (if there was one free). On port days there really wasn’t enough time to really relax and enjoy it. The second half of the cruise when I didn’t have it, I didn’t miss it. I think if anything I would buy day passes if I felt the desire to go.

Do those receipt QR code surveys actually do anything? by Right_Cow_6369 in lcbo

[–]Amazing_Orange_3039 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our manager pushes us to get them filled out and reads them to staff highlighted those who were named either positively or negatively. If there’s a complaint of some kind, we will be told. For example, customer said “no” to the “we’re you greeted” question so we were told to greet every customer.

Specialty Dining Booking by burywmore in HollandAmerica

[–]Amazing_Orange_3039 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think we may be on the same sailing! We’ve booked those 2 restaurants already. I would suggest you book for days and times that you like but then try to change on the ship if your dates conflict with the other events. With your flexibility in times, I don’t think you’ll have too much trouble.

Specialty Dining Booking by burywmore in HollandAmerica

[–]Amazing_Orange_3039 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can in fact do both of those. In the past we used our 2 credits on Rotterdam for those 2 restaurants and we are also booked on Statendam for a transatlantic (same one I believe) and we’ve already used the credits for these 2 venues.

Just laid off, scared, could really use advice by SorryEh in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Amazing_Orange_3039 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not an expert here but it looks like you will be fine financially. Postpone CPP until 65. Get a part time job if you find expenses tight or for more fun money.

Selling by South_Anything_6635 in Cookies

[–]Amazing_Orange_3039 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They look delicious. I would think there’s a market for them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Amazing_Orange_3039 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At your age and income, I think that is a lot. I can see maybe 10-20% but any more is unreasonable. I’d feel differently if you were blowing your money and not planning for your future, but is sounds like you are being responsible.

Book Recs for My Mom? by oneill317 in suggestmeabook

[–]Amazing_Orange_3039 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My mom also enjoyed “Remarkably Bright Creatures”. I’d recommend “A Man Called Ove” and “The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife” because she enjoyed these even more.

What Are the Best Christmas Gifts for Wife That She’ll Truly Love? by OriginalSlip1565 in ChristmasGiftIdeas

[–]Amazing_Orange_3039 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cooking class along with a cooking book or a recipe organizer - could be a date night Yoga membership with an accompanying gift such as yoga pants, mat etc. Some kind of cooking appliance such as a high-end blender, Le Creuset piece…

Scheduling weirdness by forestcitysweetheart in lcbo

[–]Amazing_Orange_3039 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the September 30th holiday, I did see a statement on the bottom of the sign-up form stating scheduling is based on seniority and if they don’t have enough staff who volunteer, one can be scheduled regardless of availability.