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Hey, you prob never heard of that song. It's from the late 70's, Country Music. I got into Country Music back then because the local country station was the only station to carry Yankee games, so my car radio was always set to that station. It's not exactly concert violinist music, but it can be interesting at times. Like, for example, jimmy buffet's latest, "Too Drunk to Karaoke" - brings back some happy cruise memories.
Both of Sunday's games were too painful to watch! Not a great day for NY sports, to say the least! Unfortunately, I was one of those New Yorkers using the F bomb A LOT!!!!
The boards are quiet, aren't they??? I like to read and give information. Since this is the only cruise line I've been on with my family, I can't speak for RC or any other line. I did cruise on Carnival YEARS ago after I graduated college...it was not a family ship, that is for sure!
Hey, you prob never heard of that song. It's from the late 70's, Country Music. I got into Country Music back then because the local country station was the only station to carry Yankee games, so my car radio was always set to that station. It's not exactly concert violinist music, but it can be interesting at times. Like, for example, jimmy buffet's latest, "Too Drunk to Karaoke" - brings back some happy cruise memories.
I am not much of a country music fan....Jimmy Buffet however...cruise memories for sure!
Both of Sunday's games were too painful to watch! Not a great day for NY sports, to say the least! Unfortunately, I was one of those New Yorkers using the F bomb A LOT!!!!
The boards are quiet, aren't they??? I like to read and give information. Since this is the only cruise line I've been on with my family, I can't speak for RC or any other line. I did cruise on Carnival YEARS ago after I graduated college...it was not a family ship, that is for sure!
How many days????
Okay, what Carnival ship? Ours was the Festivale, 1984.
And, personally, I never swear, and if I'm lying about that may God strike me with lightn. *¥€*^><%#~£*€> OUCH!!! What the hell was that???
We were on the Festivale in 1989!!!! I still have my mug.
The Festivale - another amazing coincidence we have in common - proof that its a small world. Like you said, six degrees of separation. That's the Kevin Bacon thing, right? And another coincidence, I had bacon for breakfast the other day!!
I think you asked about our port arrival time, so get this: Barb tried to put in a PAT and the website wouldn't let her - it said unavailable because we booked thru Disney. I called Disney, spoke to a rep and was told it was up to Dis to decide when we would get to the port, and we wouldn't be told until 24 hrs before the cruise. Huh?? That didn't make sense to m - you would think people who booked hotel & transfers thru Dis would have preference. I did a phone survey and asked for a call from a supervisor. He called, told me they would start loading baggage around 9:30AM, leave for th port around 10. Since the port is only ten minutes from the hotel, I'm not sure i should believe him.
Did I tell you what happened with Dis transfers when we did the Dream? We stayed the night before at Pop Century, booked an 11AM PAT, but couldn't get picked up at the hotel until 12 :30, and didn't get to the port until 2PM. I'm just trying to make sure I don't get stuck with a situation like that again.
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YUP, it is a Kevin Bacon thing! Clearly we are somehow connected through this 6 degrees thing!
As for port arrival, I called today and was told to get back to the airport, terminal A at 9am and they will start loading buses. This whole thing makes me nervous, I wish I could afford private transportation...it is way more affordable from Orlando to Port Canaveral!
The cost was much higher to get from Houston to Galveston...I'm really nervous that we will have the experience you had.
I'll check out the boards to see if I see something to do in Jamaica. Thank you!!!
Saw your post on FB. I wouldn't think they'd do a Halloween party first or second night, but who knows? If not, that cuts down on the possibilities.
The following is a list of the theme nights:
2nd Formal Night 4th Pirate Night 6th Semi-Formal
That's from DisBoards, btw.
Still need a professor? I'd offer, but my Little Bo Peep costume just arrived and its non-refundable (I was going to be Little Miss Muffet but couldn't figure out how to pack the Tuffet).
Speaking of packing, do you all dress for formal nights? I've always worn a dark suit, but this cruise I'm thinking shirt and tie - only so much room in the suitcases, complicated by having to pack all our FE gifts (something like 25 adults, 25 kids). You have late dinner, we're early (better for Loralie). That pretty much restricts our night activities to the show, then watching a Dis movie on tv in the cabin. You'll most likely be hanging out at the adult pool; we'll be at the kiddie pool area. We'll have to get together sometime to commiserate over the Yanks season - maybe you and Sam can join us on our balcony some night for some fine Fingerlakes area wine. I have some area wines I might pack. Good stuff - you can tell its a high quality wine - in comes in plastic bottles with screw tops.
Hey: Did you try calling Disney about Costume night? They might know. Also, I'm betting we reach the port before you, but we're both at the mercy of Disney when it comes to arrival time.
I just hung up with Disney, they said that the Halloween festivities are set by the ship and there will be no advance warning. It won't take away Pirate night, it's in addition to it and we will know when we see the navigator on the 1st night.
I believe that my son will be the professor but I can't wait to see your costume!!!!
As for formal night, I wear a cocktail type dress, Sam and the boys wear sports jackets. We like the family portrait that they take on the ship so we go for it.
We will be at the adult pool and would love to meet up and commiserate over the Yanks season and what looks to be a dismal Giants season as well! Wine that comes in a plastic bottle and screw top...awesome
Barb posted on FB bout everyone meeting up on the first day - think she got one response.
Did you know if you register on CC for a Royl Caribbean, Princess, or Celebrity cruise, the cruise line organizes a Meet & Greet party? They'll have soft drinks, hors d'oeuvres. On our last Royal we had two singers from the shows perform, and the assistant CD. On Princess we had the Captain and the Hotel Mgr answering questions. That was interesting because it was two days after the Costa Concordia thing. Royal also gives out prizes at the M&G. Disney doesn't do that, but I suppose being able to schmooze with the princesses makes up for it somewhat.
PS: Ummm, are those the Giants, or a high school team dressed up like the Giants?
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