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Topic: Revisting Cruisetalker's Dinner Table

desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 07-24-2005 01:16 PM

In one year since I last posted this idea, some passengers have disembarked, and new ones came aboard. If the following cruise talkers were all on the same ship, this is how I would assign dining tables based on compatibility and interests from reading their posts.

People's internet personalities differ from their face to face personalities.

Since last year I gave myself all new tablemates just to meet with different people but still like my previous ones. If I have met you in person and not sitting with you, there are new people I am sitting with based on internet personalities.

2nd seating for all.

Lets count on a sunset pre-dinner libation on deck with everyone. After dinner cocktails in the forward observation bar .

Joe and Malcolm eat at each table on a different night of the cruise.

If I forgot anyone or you don’t like your tablemates I am sorry.

________

ChrisCunard
BigUfan
Onno
Eroller
Linerguy
Chrisrotlmacin
NYCruiser
Green
_______

Amerikanis
CGT
Mec1
Jamaica Jeff
Mr_Cunard
Pungpui
Brian_O
Draikar

_______

Ruth Perk
PamM
Ernst
Johan
SSLewis
Frank Prudent
Linerrich
Maasdam
________

Sympatico
NevadaFlip
Cambodge
Kietaro
Cruising14today
CruisingCory13
Beezo
Rex
Feargus
______

Viking Crown
Patrick
Gerry
Fairsky
Ocean Liners
Deck 9 001
Tim’n Lauderdale
Cunardcoll
_______

Jekyll
Desirod7
ShipCafe
Hi Seas
NAL
Lasuvidaboy
Bulbousbow
Vacarro
Whitestar
_________

Globaliser
Darrell
Thad
GPcruisedude
TomBurke
Patsy
Atlcruiser
Jsea
________

Matts
LinerDan
RD77
Steeplechase
SkyRoom
RobHolland
Bmajor
SeaborneDT
_______

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feargus
First Class Passenger
Member # 3982

posted 07-24-2005 03:11 PM

sounds like a good idea.

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 07-24-2005 04:37 PM

Desirod7,
Sounds good to me. Since I haven't met any of
the assigned pax sitting at your [our] table, I
think it's a good mix.
I am sending you an email on this topic.

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LeBarryboat
First Class Passenger
Member # 5308

posted 07-24-2005 04:47 PM

Of course I'll sit alone in the officer's area of the dinning room, and just observe. I would work behind the scenes to make sure all of you have a wonderful cruise.

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CGT
First Class Passenger
Member # 3531

posted 07-24-2005 07:48 PM

I don't see how I was put at the table I was with some of the people I was unless you want a table with nonstop arguing, people getting up and leaving in disgust, or a food fight (but that may very well be what you have in mind)!

P.S. would like a link to last years thread, I don't remember it. Tried to search for it, but can't find it.

[ 07-24-2005: Message edited by: CGT ]

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Linerdan
First Class Passenger
Member # 4719

posted 07-24-2005 08:27 PM

Matts
LinerDan
RD77
Steeplechase
SkyRoom
RobHolland
Bmajor
SeaborneDT

I have never met any of my table mates in person of course , but have had some great topic sharing with them on many times.They have helped me with information that i desire , its a great table
Regards Linerdan.........

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desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 07-24-2005 08:44 PM

You would be surprised at how different people are in person than on internet message boards.

CGT, the origianl cruisetalkers dinner table was in year 2001 and 2002. There are very few left from those days.

quote:
Originally posted by CGT:
I don't see how I was put at the table I was with some of the people I was unless you want a table with nonstop arguing, people getting up and leaving in disgust, or a food fight (but that may very well be what you have in mind)!
P.S. would like a link to last years thread, I don't remember it. Tried to search for it, but can't find it.
[ 07-24-2005: Message edited by: CGT ]

[ 07-24-2005: Message edited by: desirod7 ]

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Brian_O
First Class Passenger
Member # 3910

posted 07-25-2005 02:58 AM

quote:
Originally posted by CGT:
I don't see how I was put at the table I was with some of the people I was unless you want a table with nonstop arguing, people getting up and leaving in disgust, or a food fight (but that may very well be what you have in mind)!

Quit complaining and eat your curry before it gets cold.

Brian

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mec1
First Class Passenger
Member # 4287

posted 07-25-2005 06:24 AM

Surely that would happen whichever CGT was seated at? Can't I sit with Pam?

MEC

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CGT
First Class Passenger
Member # 3531

posted 07-25-2005 09:53 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Brian_O:
Quit complaining and eat your curry before it gets cold.
Brian

Oh I love curry.

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CGT
First Class Passenger
Member # 3531

posted 07-25-2005 09:54 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mec1:
Surely that would happen whichever CGT was seated at? Can't I sit with Pam?
MEC

No actually I doubt it would happen, unless I was sitting with you or a few others.

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 07-25-2005 10:55 PM

I feel like the last kid picked at recess for the basketball game...:-(

I promise I wont bite, slurp my soup, and I'll chew with my mouth closed...:-)

P.S. Can I sit with CGT?

[ 07-25-2005: Message edited by: dmwnc1 ]

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Brian_O
First Class Passenger
Member # 3910

posted 07-25-2005 11:45 PM

quote:
Originally posted by CGT:
Oh I love curry.

I know. That's why I mentioned it.

If I remember correctly you have a preference for Indonesian curry. My favourite is South African. Too bad there's no ship around that serves style-to-order curry.

Brian

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 07-26-2005 07:39 AM

quote:
Originally posted by mec1:
Surely that would happen whichever CGT was seated at? Can't I sit with Pam?
MEC

I'm sure that if you slip Desirod a "20", like any good Maitre d' he will see what he can do!

Rich

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desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 07-26-2005 08:36 AM

DMW, I am sorry to forget you. Have not heard from you until recent. I forgot Ranger aka Dan and Pascal too. Will you sit with him?

quote:
Originally posted by dmwnc1:
I feel like the last kid picked at recess for the basketball game...:-(
I promise I wont bite, slurp my soup, and I'll chew with my mouth closed...:-)
P.S. Can I sit with CGT?
[ 07-25-2005: Message edited by: dmwnc1 ]

[ 07-26-2005: Message edited by: desirod7 ]

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RuthPerk
First Class Passenger
Member # 1609

posted 07-26-2005 08:46 AM

quote:
Originally posted by dmwnc1:
I feel like the last kid picked at recess for the basketball game...:-(
I promise I wont bite, slurp my soup, and I'll chew with my mouth closed...:-)
P.S. Can I sit with CGT?

You are more than welcome to sit with us! There's plenty of room!

I think I'm in the mood for the filet mignon today, no mushrooms, please.

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Hi Seas
First Class Passenger
Member # 5085

posted 07-26-2005 11:07 AM

Jekyll
Desirod7
ShipCafe
Hi Seas
NAL
Lasuvidaboy
Bulbousbow
Vacarro
Whitestar

Ok.. that'll work. I'm content. It would appear I'm in good company. Just don't mind me when I order the seconds for desserts. After I join Jenny Craig, You'll find me in the gym

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shipcafe
First Class Passenger
Member # 3959

posted 07-26-2005 02:09 PM

I'm fine with my tablemates! . . . I could always at at the alternative dining venue anyways - haha! j/k

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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
Member # 3785

posted 07-26-2005 08:03 PM

quote:
Originally posted by RuthPerk:
[QB]
You are more than welcome to sit with us! There's plenty of room!

Yeah! Feel like part of the 'family' now... :-)

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CGT
First Class Passenger
Member # 3531

posted 07-26-2005 11:28 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Brian_O:
I know. That's why I mentioned it.
If I remember correctly you have a preference for Indonesian curry. My favourite is South African. Too bad there's no ship around that serves style-to-order curry.
Brian

Well I love curry in general but my favorite is Chinese/Japanese style curry.

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 07-26-2005 11:36 PM

quote:
Originally posted by CGT:
Well I love curry in general but my favorite is Chinese/Japanese style curry.

I had Japanese style curry the other night and it was really delicious!
David: Great job assigning tablemates!!

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Ðraikar
First Class Passenger
Member # 1153

posted 07-27-2005 01:56 AM

Hey im in table two with great cruise talkers : Amerikanis, CGT, Mec1, Jamaica Jeff, Mr_Cunard, Pungpui, Brian_O !!! (all members I know). But what would I eat at the Dinner Table, I don't eat meat or fish..

I think I could be a good table mate since I love old and new ships, but I don't talk much in person, im kinda shy or very shy... well maybe after a few beers I will open up if some one is buying

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bulbousbow
First Class Passenger
Member # 4440

posted 07-27-2005 09:55 AM

Interesting. I'd sit anywhere, and I know the food and service will be superb.

Desirod7, I think there are a few more eager Cruise Talkers that would like to join us, would you be kind enough to add a table or two?

Bon appétit!

******

Cheers

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PHILPKH923
First Class Passenger
Member # 4064

posted 07-27-2005 10:41 AM

My companion and I have managed a table for six. We will be looking for another two couples of diverse gender makeup, age range (20 to ??), ethnicity and educational acheivement. to people out table. A bit of mystery wouldn't hurt either! Our goal an eclectic dining experience. More about people than food.

......Kenneth......two meals will take place in our premeir suite. See you on the PoA or QM2 (still undecided, though PoA seems a better choice at this time)

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desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 07-27-2005 11:14 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Kenneth:
My companion and I have managed a table for six. We will be looking for another two couples of diverse gender makeup, age range (20 to ??), ethnicity and educational acheivement. to people out table. A bit of mystery wouldn't hurt either! Our goal an eclectic dining experience. More about people than food.

......Kenneth......two meals will take place in our premeir suite. See you on the PoA or QM2 (still undecided, though PoA seems a better choice at this time)

How would

Kenneth
Pascal
Ranger78
DMWNC1
Moodus2
Baker
Thulewx

as a table?

Bulbousbow, we have cocktails watching the sunset on deck before dinner, and aperitifs in the forward observation bar after dinner. Hash bar at midnight for those that would like to indulge. We can catch up with those we are not sitting with then.

6-8--- cocktails on deck
8-10--dinner
10----midnight libation foward observation lounge
midnight on---- hash bar

The ship is the rebuilt SS United States celebrating its redesign, penned by cruisetalkers. Thad, Onno, and Desirod

[ 07-27-2005: Message edited by: desirod7 ]

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