Susie Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Have fun Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Some random pre-cruise thoughts: - We were chatting in the car today as we drove to the airport and this is probably the most anticipated vacation ever! I think it tops our honeymoon and Med cruise, and the girls agree that it likely tops the first visit to Disney World. - It dawned on me a few days back that it has been 19 long months since I last set foot on an OA class ship. In that time, we have tried out Quantum class & Freedom Class, re-visited Voyager Class, and ventured over to two other cruise lines. First thought in all this...God has blessed us richly. Second thought...I feel deeply that I am “going home”. That is the best way I can describe my love for Oasis class. We’ve tried a bunch over the last year and a half and nothing compares. Tonight I am going to sleep well because my heart is so full. Going home...Star class style. What more could a cruise nerd like me ask for? Good night all. Tomorrow is cruise day! pepperandchips, ellcee, Traveler and 11 others 10 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdiedrich Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 11 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Some random pre-cruise thoughts: - We were chatting in the car today as we drove to the airport and this is probably the most anticipated vacation ever! I think it tops our honeymoon and Med cruise, and the girls agree that it likely tops the first visit to Disney World. - It dawned on me a few days back that it has been 19 long months since I last set foot on an OA class ship. In that time, we have tried out Quantum class & Freedom Class, re-visited Voyager Class, and ventured over to two other cruise lines. First thought in all this...God has blessed us richly. Second thought...I feel deeply that I am “going home”. That is the best way I can describe my love for Oasis class. We’ve tried a bunch over the last year and a half and nothing compares. Tonight I am going to sleep well because my heart is so full. Going home...Star class style. What more could a cruise nerd like me ask for? Good night all. Tomorrow is cruise day! Sleep well! Welcome “home” Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Since we're booked on Harmony for next April, I'm super excited (more than usual) for your posts! Have a smurfy cruise! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Happy Cruise Day! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Are you ready to go??? I'm so excited for you! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 6 hours ago, Floski said: Since we're booked on Harmony for next April, I'm super excited (more than usual) for your posts! Let me know if there is anything specific you want me to look for. 6 hours ago, Auto said: Happy Cruise Day! Thank you!! 18 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: Are you ready to go??? I'm so excited for you! Yes! I have been awake since 4:05 am. With daylight savings time, that’s 3:05 am? At 5:45 am I decided to forget going back to sleep. Getting ready and packing up now. I am always amazed at how my family can sleep away when I am purposely making noise monctonguy, SpeedNoodles, The Cruise Junkie and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Have an awesome time. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 I have one month to go before I get on Harmony. We are on the Broadway balcony. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Well...It’s cruise day!!! Strange feeling this morning as I sit here with my tea...I have waited so long for this sailing and now that it is here it almost feels unreal. I can’t really explain it but those are my random thoughts this morning. Hubby and girls just got moving now so we plan to head over to the port in about an hour and a half. It’s delayed boarding anyway so no rush. A friend of mine that I met along the way is also sailing star class in the ATS and her Genie told her yesterday that boarding is likely around 11:30am today. About a year ago, my friend in the ATS started a FB group for this sailing. This group has been a hidden gem as it has turned out to be so fun getting to know everyone. It almost feels like a group cruise because some of us have become quite friendly with each other. We have a meet up later at the Mast Bar to kick off the cruise. If we have to wait at the terminal, it won’t be boring as many of them will also be there around 10:30am. The family has now joined me for breakfast. Food here is standard hotel breakfast fare. One step below WJ. I did not take pics as they are already in my Indy blog. However, they have moved the location over to the new section. There is a 24 hr coffee/tea area here. Here are a few pics of the new location: JLMoran, Guy Gadwa, pepperandchips and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Have a great cruise , make us all envy Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperandchips Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Yay! The day is finally here! It sounds even more amazing that you already have friends from the Facebook group to connect with once onboard. Thanks for bringing us all along - I can’t wait to see “our” suite haha!!! Have a wonderful embarkation day!!! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 11 minutes ago, Traveler said: Have a great cruise , make us all envy Oh...it’s coming! 5 minutes ago, pepperandchips said: Yay! The day is finally here! It sounds even more amazing that you already have friends from the Facebook group to connect with once onboard. Thanks for bringing us all along - I can’t wait to see “our” suite haha!!! Have a wonderful embarkation day!!! Thank you! And I always say, blogging is a great way to give back to this community. Thanks for coming along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 What? No selfie with your morning coffee?? The Cruise Junkie, JLMoran and mworkman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 26 minutes ago, rjac said: What? No selfie with your morning coffee?? Don’t be silly...LuluBots can’t take selfies! The Cruise Junkie, JLMoran, rjac and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Checking out now and headed over to the port. Hubby just realized he has a pair of shoes that he did not pack after all the luggage has been re-packed and zipped. He wants to know if he can just carry it on board in the Publix grocery bag...we’re pretty down to Earth but I had to draw the line there. That is not the way to start Star class! twangster, Traveler, JLMoran and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindybrite Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Happy cruise day !! I know you will have an amazing time-. Relax and enjoy every second ! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Yay!!!! I can't wait to live through your vacation!!! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Bored here at FLL airport. All flights sold out today so no flying standby. So I headed over to terminal 18 and scored a picture of the Lulubot but out of bot respect I'll refrain from positing it here. SpeedNoodles, The Cruise Junkie, JLMoran and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mworkman Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Checking out now and headed over to the port. Hubby just realized he has a pair of shoes that he did not pack after all the luggage has been re-packed and zipped. He wants to know if he can just carry it on board in the Publix grocery bag...we’re pretty down to Earth but I had to draw the line there. That is not the way to start Star class! Just tie the shoestring together and throw them on your shoulder Own it like a boss! Lovetocruise2002, JLMoran, MamaShark and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Have a great time. I’m so excited for you. I image you are already at the port. Such excitement. Unfortunately, the boarding will probably go very quickly and will just be a blurr. They always are. Have FUN ! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cruise Junkie Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Have A Great Trip To The Ship. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdiedrich Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Checking out now and headed over to the port. Hubby just realized he has a pair of shoes that he did not pack after all the luggage has been re-packed and zipped. He wants to know if he can just carry it on board in the Publix grocery bag...we’re pretty down to Earth but I had to draw the line there. That is not the way to start Star class! Haha channel your inner Beverly Hillbillies! 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Don’t be silly...LuluBots can’t take selfies! What is LuluBot? Haha Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising to Retirement! Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Traveler said: Have a great cruise , make us all envy Hello Christina, Ditto to that! I'm Michelle and you are my 4th post on this wonderful cruise loving people blog! I have read your great pre blog and feel like we are going to peek into your cruise now! I'm so happy for you and your wonderful family! Have a great time! We sailed her in a JS in May 2017 over Memorial Day! Our very first experience as both Diamond and the Coastal Kitchen! It was a very special cruise! Loved the water show and Grease of course! Ha! Can't wait to cruise "through" you! Michelle Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 1 hour ago, vancouverdude said: Haha channel your inner Beverly Hillbillies! What is LuluBot? Haha LuluBot - a bot who wears Lulu 2 minutes ago, Cruising to Retirement! said: I'm Michelle and you are my 4th post on this wonderful cruise loving people blog! I have read your great pre blog and feel like we are going to peek into your cruise now! I'm so happy for you and your wonderful family! Have a great time! We sailed her in a JS in May 2017 over Memorial Day! Our very first experience as both Diamond and the Coastal Kitchen! It was a very special cruise! Loved the water show and Grease of course! Ha! Can't wait to cruise "through" you! Michelle Thanks for following along. We sailed HM too back in 2017 but it’s the first time for our kids. And you are right, this is a great community! The Cruise Junkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Boarding was super fast. I will blog about it later. Did a scope from the terminal, there is a separate waiting area for star class that is separate from suites/pinnacle. https://www.pscp.tv/w/b1U2LDF4TlFhYVJPT2V3UWJ8MU1ZeE55bW9sT25Kd5YbOWptaGiGrAW7aDl6JJhQPXvDBRU71DmTpWBS_kzd WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Happening now: first drink on board. Avocado Margarita JLMoran, Matt, Traveler and 6 others 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdiedrich Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Happening now: first drink on board. Avocado Margarita This is making my left over pizza for lunch not as appetizing.... bellemiche, JLMoran and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 2 hours ago, twangster said: but out of bot respect I'll refrain from positing it here. Oh man.....bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ndfan89 Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Have a WONDERFUL cruise! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Have a great Cruise! Looking forward to seeing your reactions to all the Star Class pampering! EDIT -- Forgot to say, be sure to include a pic of hubby's expression when you and the girls tell him that from now on every cruise must be Star Class, because it's spoiled you for anything less! mworkman, SpeedNoodles, Lovetocruise2002 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betatke1480 Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Have a great cruise. Catching up on the blog as a sit in the salon today. All of the stress of opening the new business has me ready to sail SC on Anthem in July, so this is a nice distraction. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Sabor lunch: (with a mix of Johnny Rockets) Jalapeño Bites Corn on the cob (side dish) Pulled Pork Tacos Shrimp Tacos with Yucca fries Banana Chocolate chimichanga Churros The verdict...stuffed, but La Bamba is better WAAAYTOOO, The Cruise Junkie, Guy Gadwa and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 I finally got a picture of @Lovetocruise2002!!! monctonguy, Th3CruiseGuru, Guy Gadwa and 13 others 2 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebuck Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Oh man - have an amazing cruise!! I'll definitely be following along. Didn't see Poutine on the menu at Boot & Bonnet... I guess they only serve drinks, lame Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 36 minutes ago, twangster said: I finally got a picture of @Lovetocruise2002!!! I see her suite ! Royalnewbie96, The Cruise Junkie, tiny260 and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cruise Junkie Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: I see her suite ! #METOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Currently getting ready for dinner. It’s CK tonight. I feel like it has already been a whirlwind of a day! I have so much to recap and it bothers me that I have not been keeping up as much as I usually do with the live blog. I will recap later tonight after Grease twangster, The Cruise Junkie and ellcee 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: bothers me that I have not been keeping up as much as I usually do with the live blog. Welcome to the world of trying to blog while Star Class. JLMoran, Lovetocruise2002 and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 I watched her sail away on the Cruise Habit periscope!! (Yep, I waved from Minnesota). The Cruise Junkie and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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