tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post5620050172623361646..comments2023-08-17T00:00:24.931+10:00Comments on Bill's Ponderings: The American Queenwilbo43http://www.blogger.com/profile/00598066077101522060noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post-13905296114734560332014-12-04T08:28:50.571+10:002014-12-04T08:28:50.571+10:00It's a beautiful boat, quite magnificent. Too...It's a beautiful boat, quite magnificent. Too bad about the thin walls. I would pity anyone in a room near me when I watch the TV - or when I snore for that matter. But sounds like you and Diane enjoyed it anyway. Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276284964859313257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post-21558498553453043392014-12-03T23:35:38.794+10:002014-12-03T23:35:38.794+10:00A great post. You have a good memory. It's all...A great post. You have a good memory. It's all a blur for me. Lucky I've kept a diary since I couldn't load photos onto the iPad.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post-75252999274615553062014-12-02T05:20:39.963+10:002014-12-02T05:20:39.963+10:00Kathy had her own SIM card in her iPad so didn'...Kathy had her own SIM card in her iPad so didn't need the boats internet. She was lucky.wilbo43https://www.blogger.com/profile/00598066077101522060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post-11303301162134470652014-12-02T04:55:03.846+10:002014-12-02T04:55:03.846+10:00Thanks for all of the great info, Bill. Not sure...Thanks for all of the great info, Bill. Not sure we will ever do that tour --but there certainly were some good things about it... I enjoyed reading about all of the different activities you all participated in. Don't know what service Kathy has --but she was able to post photos from the boat... <br /><br />Hope you enjoy Nawlins!!!!!<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post-2867620666722388662014-12-01T02:40:39.624+10:002014-12-01T02:40:39.624+10:00I very much enjoyed your photos of the riverboat. ...I very much enjoyed your photos of the riverboat. It was neat that you were able to visit the pilot house.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post-5565338359360558712014-11-30T21:26:54.715+10:002014-11-30T21:26:54.715+10:00The noisy rooms must have been frustrating. We alw...The noisy rooms must have been frustrating. We always travel with ear plugs for this reason! I hope you enjoy your last few days in warmer climes. Love the photos! I'm looking forward to swapping stories at Christmas. Love to you and Mum.<br />XxxCarol-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17071307952086361252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post-51201107555497792312014-11-30T13:29:22.744+10:002014-11-30T13:29:22.744+10:00Curiosity got me! The Bridge: The Lake Pontchartri...Curiosity got me! The Bridge: The Lake Pontchartrian - 23.87 miles long.<br />Cheers<br />ColinHuggybearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17517411617275367396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5487052844010639448.post-36493723680000344772014-11-30T11:51:59.951+10:002014-11-30T11:51:59.951+10:00Well that report counts out the 25-45 years age gr...Well that report counts out the 25-45 years age group.<br />Pity about the not sounded proofed cabins - I would have thought that was a MUST.<br />Would be almost as bad as having a non-stop garrulous fellow passenger from SYD to LAX! <br />Good to know that the crew was so good, courteous and helpful - that is a REAL PLUS.<br />Trust you, to get into the "guts" of the steam boat. Might as well see everything that you can.<br /><br />See I told you "Nou Oleans" would have working WiFi access, but get out and explore.<br />The Street Cars - You may get the one, the Street Car named "Desire".<br />The fantastic - Superdome, a tour for that long wooden bridge - name forgotten at present.<br />The magnificent Cathedral near the river, a plantation tour of the magnificent mansions and<br />of course Bourbon Street at night!!! Ooooh la la and no tie if you find "Ragtime Cowboy Joe".<br />You love REAL JAZZ - and this is real, excellent stuff.<br />See if you can find my 1976 tie and bring it back - ha ha!<br /><br />There is also a place called, I think, "Preservation Hall", where you will hear old, ex-down and outer<br />Jazz people being rehabilitated - incredible.<br /><br />Now get out and enjoy!<br />Great report of the trip - well done.<br />Cheers<br />Colin<br /><br />PS: Weather here - 11.30 am Sunday 30th. Cool last night - even got up to put on track suit pants.<br />Now steamy!Huggybearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17517411617275367396noreply@blogger.com