[Pellaz]

Okay, by, uh, popular demand we'll do this again in 2018. And maybe this time I'll walk around the corner by the basketball court and find the main mass of people sooner.

Who: anyone from the Forum -- old hands, newbies, all are welcome -- and anyone from the 70K groups over on Facebook.

What: the completely unofficial 70K Forum and 70K Facebook Groups' Meet'n'greet. A chance to put names to faces and see old cruise compadres again. It'll be time to celebrate: we're on the damned boat, we didn't miss it, and we have now become part of the best metal cruise in the world!

Where: Sports Deck near the basketball court (Deck 13 aft), same as last year for those who were there. Yes, it's on Deck 13. You get there by using the aft elevators; if your elevator doesn't go all the way to 13, get off at Deck 12 and find a lift with an "up" button.
If the weather is really rainy or stormy -- not likely, but it is possible -- we can move to an indoor bar, maybe the Schooner Bar, On-Air Club by Studio B or Boleros.

Why: because we can, damnit!

How: by stairs, or elevator, or TARDIS. You'll have to get permission to arrive by helicopter.

When: starting at 3:30 pm after embarkation (Feb. 1st) and lasting up to Muster Drill*, then maybe afterward for those who don't have to rush off to see any must-watch bands playing during the first time-slot.
Why 3:30 on embark day? Because this is the only real chance we have to gather. Once the bands start playing, right after Muster Drill, things get too crazy. This also allows time before 3:30 to start drinking, get settled, explore the ship, start drinking, etc.

I can't re-link our badge/sticker artwork because I'm posting this from work, but it's in last year's meet'n'greet thread. It's pretty awesome.

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* What's a Muster Drill? Ahh, you must be new to these parts. It's your chance to meet everyone within your muster station on the ship, maybe hear the safety briefing and take a gander at your lifeboat. It's a Royal pain, but it's required by international law and alas, you can't skip it.

[Godflesh]

We need those stickers back, and to wear them at the drill as a badge of honor!
But shit, the sun in my face at this year's drill, I melted like the wicked witch.
Any trick to bypass the drill? Diaherra?

[cowboy71]

I'm in \o/

[bodomdragon]

I'll do my best to be there, too!

[Bob]

Let's take a group photo this time.

[Phoenix]

Shame there's no bar on the 13th floor.

[acidbasement]

We need those stickers back, and to wear them at the drill as a badge of honor!

[Pellaz]

Bodomdragon and cowboy71...NOW it's a party.

We need those stickers back, and to wear them at the drill as a badge of honor!

Hell, I did last year. Safety pins were awesome because we could wear them more than once.
"Where did you get that? Can I get one?"
"Uhh, well, ummm...."

But shit, the sun in my face at this year's drill, I melted like the wicked witch.
Any trick to bypass the drill? Diaherra?

[Monmisreal]

We need those stickers back, and to wear them at the drill as a badge of honor!

We can get the stickers again. Steph should still have the file in her email from last year. It makes the guy that prints them laugh so it's worth it

Updated design for next year?

[mooyagi]

I'll be there! Those stickers were great. Last cruise was the first time my muster drill station wasn't staring directly into the sun. Only took 8 cruises. We got to sit in the air conditioned main dining room. It was glorious. I felt a little bad for our muster drill station guy. He was really laying it on with the cruise humor but his jokes were meant for a normal cruise crowd.

The Wipeout Bar is supposed to be open and it's right around the corner from the meetpoint. Royal must not think we're an athletic crowd.

Beer is a sport. Those buckets are heavy... for about 10 minutes. But yes, load up on beer before you get there.

[DrinkMoxie]

We need those stickers back, and to wear them at the drill as a badge of honor!

We can get the stickers again. Steph should still have the file in her email from last year. It makes the guy that prints them laugh so it's worth it

Updated design for next year?

[Phoenix]

BOAT SATAN

[Evican]

I'm in!

PS: I love that Swim Reaper!

[Pellaz]

lol, that Swim Reaper is great...although maybe hard to print on a sticker or badge.

I'll be there! Those stickers were great.

Awesome!

Last cruise was the first time my muster drill station wasn't staring directly into the sun. Only took 8 cruises. We got to sit in the air conditioned main dining room. It was glorious.

[captaingabbeh]

I will be there, bright blue hair and all

[DrinkMoxie]

I'm in!

PS: I love that Swim Reaper!

he's the best!

[taketheday]

I will be there too

[JamieS]

Woah, what sorcery is this? An INSIDE muster station? TELL US WHERE YOUR CABIN WAS, WE WANT TO CHANGE!

Technically they can make you dump the beer if you show up with one at muster drill, but since I haven't heard any tales of rioting and ship's crew being tossed over the side, I'm thinking they haven't been trying.
....So, guzzle it down beforehand.

My muster station was in the Pyramid Lounge last (er... this) year. Not in the sun, but super crowded. I was in one of the front-facing family ocean view cabins on 9.

I definitely showed up with a beer, and they didn't say anything.

[Bob]

Did they take roll at the muster drill station we are assigned to go to, like scan our badge or something? I can't remember, just curious, hehe!

[slayergeek]

Did they take roll at the muster drill station we are assigned to go to, like scan our badge or something? I can't remember, just curious, hehe!

Yes they do

[klons]

Did they take roll at the muster drill station we are assigned to go to, like scan our badge or something? I can't remember, just curious, hehe!

They'll drag you out of bed if they have to

[mooyagi]

I recall one year where there was a huge line so I just walked past the check in point and lined up without giving my name. Never heard anything from it later on.

[Pellaz]

Did they take roll at the muster drill station we are assigned to go to, like scan our badge or something? I can't remember, just curious, hehe!

They'll drag you out of bed if they have to

Yep, part of the crew is assigned to go room-to-room, and once a room is cleared, they mark it.

I don't remember a "serious" attempt at taking roll last February, like scanning badges, but I remember seeing them try to count bodies. They DID scan badges on my "regular, cheap cruise" in October, and called out the miscreants who got there late.

[metalgoddess]

It didn't work last year.

I'm definitely in this year!

[alex_canada]

The inside muster station is actually worse...it was shoulder to shoulder with no ventilation, I'd take outside any day.

[mooyagi]

The inside muster station is actually worse...it was shoulder to shoulder with no ventilation, I'd take outside any day.

Wasn't like that in the dining room. At least on our side. Got to sit at the tables.

[Pellaz]

The inside muster station is actually worse...it was shoulder to shoulder with no ventilation, I'd take outside any day.

Where was your inside muster held?

[Phoenix]

The inside muster station is actually worse...it was shoulder to shoulder with no ventilation, I'd take outside any day.

Where was your inside muster held?

Probably same one I was in, Pyramid Lounge.

[Pellaz]

The inside muster station is actually worse...it was shoulder to shoulder with no ventilation, I'd take outside any day.

Where was your inside muster held?

Probably same one I was in, Pyramid Lounge.

Oh, well, THERE's your problem. It's a shithole to begin with!

[cegr80]

So what's the deal with the stickers? Are they supposed to be there at the meeting point for grabs?

[Pellaz]

So what's the deal with the stickers? Are they supposed to be there at the meeting point for grabs?

Yes, if all works out as it has the past couple of years, some Nice Awesome Person will bring them and have them available.

It's good to bring a Sharpie so you can write your nickname on there. 'Course, it's good to have a Sharpie handy at any time. There's a REASON Metallica tours used to be sponsored by Sharpie.

[cegr80]

It's good to bring a Sharpie so you can write your nickname on there. 'Course, it's good to have a Sharpie handy at any time. There's a REASON Metallica tours used to be sponsored by Sharpie.

LOL, I have tons of Sharpies. I'll bring one for sure

[sorrowtothegrave]

See u all there.

[Glazerbeam]

Newbie here, excited to meet everyone!

[Pellaz]

Awesome! Always good to see old faces and meet new ones.

And yeah, THIS time we need to get a group photo before everyone has to run off.

Really hoping the stickers (and maybe safety pins) will be procured and ready for us.

[Gratch]

Will try to make it this year...mostly because I want that bitchin' sticker.

[cegr80]

Last night I ordered my Smoking Jesus shirt so I can wear it on the meet and greet. Don't know what I was thinking when I created my username, people certainly will not remember it. So Smoking Jesus it is!

[Kingslayer]

Maybe this year I'll actually make it

[Daenerys]

Hey y'all, I'm happy to get the stickers printed again (and I'll bring the pins too). Are we using the same design? Also if someone wants to make one that's a general "my name is" that'd be cool too, I had a lot of non forumites who wanted them as well. Looking forward to seeing everyone SOOOOOON!!

[Pellaz]

Hey y'all, I'm happy to get the stickers printed again (and I'll bring the pins too).

Thanks.....or maybe we should say FIRE AND BLOOD.

Are we using the same design?