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Just saw this! Hope you have a great time! I believe Elation is similar to Sensation, and I've been on her, so I know a little bit.
About the tea: if it's like my cruise, it will be on one of the sea days at either 3 or 4; it will be listed in the Fun Times. you just show up and get in line. Have one of the chocolate macarons for me; they were tasty!!!
About the noise: near the pool, you will probably have lots of noise from the DJ (I think they have the DJ now instead of the band). those loungers up on the top deck in that one pic you posted would definitely be quieter.
I have the camera! Looking for the charger! But I admit I haven't exactly packed yet.
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Just saw this! Hope you have a great time! I believe Elation is similar to Sensation, and I've been on her, so I know a little bit.
About the tea: if it's like my cruise, it will be on one of the sea days at either 3 or 4; it will be listed in the Fun Times. you just show up and get in line. Have one of the chocolate macarons for me; they were tasty!!!
About the noise: near the pool, you will probably have lots of noise from the DJ (I think they have the DJ now instead of the band). those loungers up on the top deck in that one pic you posted would definitely be quieter.
Thanks for the tips! I look forward to the tea!!
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Glad you're feeling better! Can't believe you leave this week!!
Well. I was SUPPOSED to pack last night while watching the Grizzlies game... and it was a really great idea in theory! Except I got really into the game, and then in the 4th quarter, I was just so tired, I crawled into bed... and right after the game ended, I was out like a light. Er, whoops!
I DO have my stuff all prepared, though. It's all ready to go INTO the suitcase... it's just not really in there yet. And I haven't looked for my battery charger yet. But I swear I will find it tonight! I really have no choice, lol!
In 24 hours I'll be on the road. In 48 hours, I will be relaxing on board the Elation with a frozen drink in my hand! Woo hoo!
TOMORROW!! I can totally see how you got wrapped up in the game. It was so refreshing to see the Grizzlies play solidly without getting us too terribly nervous, especially against a really solid team. Have a great time on your trip and I'll cheer on the Grizzlies for you while you are gone.
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TOMORROW!! I can totally see how you got wrapped up in the game. It was so refreshing to see the Grizzlies play solidly without getting us too terribly nervous, especially against a really solid team. Have a great time on your trip and I'll cheer on the Grizzlies for you while you are gone.
I will be on the road tomorrow night, probably repeatedly refreshing my NBA app to see the score! I'm really hoping for 5-0! I know our streak will end, probably sooner rather than later, but man, I'd love to stretch this out as long as possible! LOL! I'm so proud of them!
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with the packing!
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Hope you're making good progress on the packing! I haven't started mine, aside for putting aside a holiday Disney shirt for MVMCP!
Have a great trip!!
I'm getting there... I keep pausing to talk about election results online, lol! But I have all four dinner outfits packed, including my formal night dress (I swear I'll take a picture - I'm so bad about being IN pictures).
You will all also be relieved to hear that I found my camera charger, and it is charging as I type this!
I need a few daytime outfits, and I'm good to go, more or less! I'm so ready!!
Hope you're making good progress on the packing! I haven't started mine, aside for putting aside a holiday Disney shirt for MVMCP!
Have a great trip!!
Just to make you girls feel bad I'm all packed for Scotland and I don't leave until Thursday night. Never thought I'd be this excited to see my stinky teens
Just to make you girls feel bad I'm all packed for Scotland and I don't leave until Thursday night. Never thought I'd be this excited to see my stinky teens
Oh and I have an apple for the teacher too.
Have fun girls.
Thanks, Hazel! And now I feel badly as I'm excited to get AWAY from my stinky teens!
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