Good Morning guys! Had a wonderful dinner last night with Ngaire, Ken, Joanna & Tony. Always so fun! After dinner (one of the last to leave CR) we went up to Observation Lounge to listen to the trio. We hooked up with another fun couple from San Francisco in the lobby who joined us in the lounge. Donna, Alan, Jim and Jan were already there so we had a BIG group. It was nice being able to listen to music but still be able to talk. Some left but 6 of us stayed there till about 12:30 just having so much fun and laughs. The couple from San Francisco are really fun….so nice making new friends on cruises.

Today is another sea day and tomorrow we’ll be in the Cook Islands. Yesterday I won the cover-all at Bingo! We also started our afternoon sea day
Texas Hold 'em poker games in LaVeranda at 2pm.

Tom made the cut for Dancing With the Mariner Stars. He was on the Mariner TVchannel this morning when Barry Hopkins did a brief interview. It was funny! They also showed clips of many of the dancers from yesterday’s audition. I’m not sure about Valerie or Arlene….haven’t seen them but sure hope they too made the cut!!

Tonight after the show the 10 contestants will go on stage and be introduced and draw names to see who their professional dancing partner will be.
Tom did the jive/swing for the auditions. I think he will have to do the Cha Cha or Tango next but not sure? (he can do both).. Luckily, he doesn’t have to do the choreography. Anyway, it’s all in fun. Still have no idea what the prize is, probably a trophy??

Tonight is the B&K cocktail party where we draw the winning names for LAMB and PEARL. The final drawing will be when we get together with those on PEARL. After the party we ‘re eating dinner with various Officers. We’re eating with Capt. Romeo along with Karen, Mark, Joanna and Tony.