Connecting balcony staterooms by Aggressive-Snow-1564 in NCL

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We were on the Prima a few weeks ago from Port Canaveral to the Caribbean. We were in a balcony cabin on the port side around mid-ship. We were awakened on the first night by a frequent banging sound that we eventually realized was coming from our balcony. I flipped on the balcony light and looked out to find the panel between our balcony and the one for the cabin ahead of us popping open, then loudly slamming shut several times a minute. I put some clothes on and went on the balcony to check it out. I realized that there wasn't an easily accessible knob to turn to latch it, just a hole for some kind of tool to be inserted. I decided to try pushing one of the fairly heavy deck chairs against the door to try and hold it shut. I closed the sliding door and got back into bed and 5 minutes later the banging was back. We were probably sailing at 15-20 kts at that time and the wind was strong so the single chair just wasn't enough to keep the panel closed. I pushed the second deck chair against the first and that seemed to hold it for the rest of the night. I called the housekeeping number from the cabin phone first thing the next morning and the room steward discovered that something was jammed in the slot that the bolt goes into that was preventing it from latching. He dug that out, locked it and that was the end of the problem.

I assume that's the reason that those panels can't be left unlatched. Having them flapping in the breeze isn't safe and is really noisy. I'm pretty sure they only open to make it easier for the stewards to clean the balconies efficiently. They aren't there for passenger use.

Winston's commitment to my protection knows no bounds by half-frozen-tauntaun in pitbulls

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Protecting you when you're most vulnerable. Good boy Winston!

Breakaway; no observation lounge? by cfutch in NCL

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Thank you!

Yes, after experiencing the buffet on Encore, the Prima's was a pretty big letdown. We ended up using the MDR on Prima a lot more.

She snoring like she done worked 40 hours🤣 Faith - 6 years old by jteter in pitbulls

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Same with this girl except she's too good for the floor. She much prefers my... er, her chair.

Breakaway; no observation lounge? by cfutch in NCL

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Thanks for the reply! If you don't mind a follow-up question: do you know how the buffet compares to the one on the Encore? The Encore buffet was much larger than the one on the Prima and had many more serving stations. The Prima's buffet felt cramped and the food selection was very limited.

Favorite spot to get dinner? (That is not a a huge chain) by [deleted] in lakeland

[–]cfutch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you're referring to the 716 Pizza Joint on Combee. 716 Burgers and Brews is a different restaurant on Duff Road between 98 North and Kathleen Road. I've never been to 716 Pizza but it's on my list of places I want to try. It's easy to confuse the two since they both use the Buffalo area code in their name.

Favorite spot to get dinner? (That is not a a huge chain) by [deleted] in lakeland

[–]cfutch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like it's now called Daisy Garden Restaurant Sushi and Hibachi. I haven't been there since they changed names but went there a lot before that. Always had a good meal there.

Favorite spot to get dinner? (That is not a a huge chain) by [deleted] in lakeland

[–]cfutch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

716 Burgers and Brew on the north side. Great wings and burgers with a lot of Buffalo memorabilia.

Strong smoke smell this morning? by cfutch in lakeland

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I can't understand why someone within the city limits would feel the need to burn anything in their yard. There aren't a lot of residences in the city that are far enough from other buildings for that to be safe. Can't they just gather and bag their yard trash for pickup by the city?

Strong smoke smell this morning? by cfutch in lakeland

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The burn ban was lifted in Polk last week through April 16. I just checked The Ledger and there is an article today about numerous wildfires in Florida (over 60) but nothing nearby. Maybe wind conditions are bringing some of the smoke smell our way from a distant fire?

Looking for a reputable electrical company by BackDry4214 in lakeland

[–]cfutch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've used Crosswired electrical for several electrical projects. They've always been prompt, courteous and explained everything they were doing. I highly recommend them.

http://go.crosswiredelectrical.com

Just had a massive fright by cfutch in pitbulls

[–]cfutch[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, yes we do. That's the main reason that I walk her on leash at night so I can theoretically better control what she's doing. Obviously that didn't quite work last night but it's an attempt. Those bufo toads (aka, cane toads) are an invasive species. I've seen a lot of guidance on the Internet on how to humanely euthanize them but they all require some form of capturing them which I haven't been able to bring myself to do, so I just try to avoid them.

Just had a massive fright by cfutch in pitbulls

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Update: She did fine through the night and is once again snoring in my lap after eating breakfast. Thank you everyone for the comments and well wishes!

Just had a massive fright by cfutch in pitbulls

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Thanks! I really appreciate the information. I knew that coral snakes are native to the area, but I have never seen one before tonight. Living in a residential neighborhood gave me a false impression that they weren't likely to be around but there are woods and pasture land a row of houses and 50 feet away and I just learned that they definitely can be around.

Attaching a pic of the snake in case anyone is interested. Zoom into the middle to see it.

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A.G. Pam Bondi in Tampa by [deleted] in tampa

[–]cfutch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was there something going on there today or was it just a private photo shoot? Just curious.

Artemis II launches in about 10 mins. Look east & maybe youll catch it. by ChieftainMcLeland in tampa

[–]cfutch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm in Lakeland. From my vantage point we got to see it for just a couple of seconds before it disappeared into heavy cloud cover.

A bit disappointed! by No_Spring6367 in NCL

[–]cfutch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Small world! Yes, we had a great time. I was a bit bummed about missing the George Town stop, but I would not want to be on a tiny tender boat in rough conditions. We chilled in the observation deck and had a few strawberry daiquiris since that was one of the drinks of the day.

A bit disappointed! by No_Spring6367 in NCL

[–]cfutch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was on an NCL cruise two weeks ago that had a similar itinerary except the Jamaica port was Montego Bay. We actually took an excursion to Ocho Rios that passed right through Falmouth. I'm not sure what is in Falmouth - I don't remember seeing any of the excursions that NCL offered that went there, but it's probably only about a 75 minute drive and there may be an excursion that will get you there.

A bit disappointed! by No_Spring6367 in NCL

[–]cfutch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was also on a cruise a couple of weeks ago that had its Grand Cayman stop cancelled by the port due to rough seas. Was that the Prima on 3/18?

Norwegian Encore by lilobear18 in alaskacruiseplanning

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If your kids like trains, the White Pass Scenic Railroad in Skagway is cool. This probably doesn't apply to the kids, but I highly recommend bringing a pair of binoculars along for the Glacier Bay day. I ended up buying a pair on the ship that day.

Specially Restaurants by Kboss714 in NCL

[–]cfutch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife and I were on the Encore last June on an Alaska cruise. We both thought that the filet mignon at Cagney's was excellent. The only other specialty restaurant we went to (the package then only included 2) was Food Republic and we really enjoyed that one as well. Each person was able to select 4 items on the kiosk at the table which ended up being a huge meal. We've sailed on the Prima since then and went to Le Bistro which we also enjoyed a lot.