Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Back home now. 1 load in the washing machine, 2 waiting. Araceli isn’t here. But the Home Genie has made a reappearance. Sad news. Thanks again for following everyone Floski, SpeedNoodles, JLMoran and 5 others 5 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minicruiser Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Glad you made it home safely! I’m sure re-entry will be rough. Quick question. I’m looking at the photo package since we have such a big group. I thought I’d double check and make sure that wasn’t included with SC. Didn’t find it anywhere but didn’t want to assume. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 30 minutes ago, Minicruiser said: Glad you made it home safely! I’m sure re-entry will be rough. Quick question. I’m looking at the photo package since we have such a big group. I thought I’d double check and make sure that wasn’t included with SC. Didn’t find it anywhere but didn’t want to assume. Thanks! No package included. If you are Diamond and above, you can still get your one free photo per adult. Also, if you are interested, the Genie can arrange a private photography session for you but you would pay for the pictures. @tiny260 might have some more info on that. Minicruiser and tiny260 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minicruiser Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 21 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: No package included. If you are Diamond and above, you can still get your one free photo per adult. Also, if you are interested, the Genie can arrange a private photography session for you but you would pay for the pictures. @tiny260 might have some more info on that. Interesting, I’d love photos that weren’t just the typical backdrop, and of course without waiting in line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Minicruiser said: Interesting, I’d love photos that weren’t just the typical backdrop, and of course without waiting in line The Genie scheduled our time with the photographer for one of the formal evenings, it is only done in the Studio, very professional, the sitting is free, he took probably 40 pictures, some just continuous, trying to get a genuine reaction photo instead of a pose. My wife just told me the only choice are black and white. We scheduled a preview for one of the sea days. We then went through all of the photos and we picked out 8 or 10 I can't remember, he then touches these up in Photoshop I think, he gives you an example while you are sitting there so you know what to expect. So 8-10 photos for the 2 of us was $500, if you buy the whole digital package they are supposed to throw in all the photo's including the untouched up photos. Something happened on ours and we got the 8-10 touched up and the 8-10 untouched, we didn't get the other 20-30 other untouched, either we were never supposed to or we misunderstood what we thought we agreed to. With that said, I was hesitant going in because I had heard horror stories of peoples packages being in the $1200 range, maybe it depends on how many people are in the sitting? The person that posted this was a Grandmother and it was a whole family cruise, so I assume a whole family photo sitting. They are really good photos, I'm glad we did them, my Wife and I had not sit down for photo's in probably 20 years, so it was a good thing for us to do. Let me know if you have any other questions. I keep referring to the photographer as a he, because our was. They are also very serious about focusing on you, they lock the door and even if people are knocking they will not stop and answer the door. Lovetocruise2002, JLMoran and Minicruiser 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising to Retirement! Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 14 hours ago, Jaymac Radio said: Safe Travels Home Sabrina. Thanks For The Amazing Live Blog. I Am Looking Forward To You Next Blog. Terrific Blog Sabrina! I'm so glad you made it home safely! So very happy you made us feel like part of your wonderful trip! 11 day countdown for our 9 Night Navigator Trip! Wonderful to share with cruise loving people! Michelle Lovetocruise2002 and The Cruise Junkie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Thanks for the great blog! Enjoyed living vicariously through your adventures! Sadly with 4x college and 4x weddings in my future, it will be steerage for me for a long, long time to come. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betatke1480 Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Is it July 4th yet.... The FOMO from this blog, and having to cancel the Mariner GC that everyone is on, has me itching for the Anthem GC... I think it's about 108 days and 59 minutes from now that we will be on our way to the port, not that I'm counting... Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 OMG. You got the genie thoughtful and beautiful gifts!!! (sidenote - I love "Araceli" so much, it's one of my closest friend's name. it's such a pretty girly name) Loved following along, it sounds like you and your family had a fantastic cruise. Thanks for letting us in. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 41 minutes ago, betatke1480 said: Is it July 4th yet.... The FOMO from this blog, and having to cancel the Mariner GC that everyone is on, has me itching for the Anthem GC... I think it's about 108 days and 59 minutes from now that we will be on our way to the port, not that I'm counting... The waiting is forever. Then the week goes by way too fast. 32 minutes ago, ellcee said: OMG. You got the genie thoughtful and beautiful gifts!!! (sidenote - I love "Araceli" so much, it's one of my closest friend's name. it's such a pretty girly name) Loved following along, it sounds like you and your family had a fantastic cruise. Thanks for letting us in. Thanks for following along betatke1480 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: The waiting is forever. Then the week goes by way too fast. Truer words have never been uttered ! The Cruise Junkie, WannaCruise and tiny260 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 @Lovetocruise2002, I am planning my retirement cruise. I will go Start class unless I get a B2B 10 and 11 day cruise. Vision cruises looks great. Now that I have hubby's card, I have book an extension to my cruise July 2020. Starting my countdown. Lovetocruise2002 and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Babe Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 thank you for this fabulous blog! I am so happy for you too, sounds like a fabulous time for all! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlowBro Ty Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 On 3/13/2019 at 10:43 AM, Lovetocruise2002 said: Right now... For @FlowBro Ty and @Jaymac Radio Thanks For The Photo Sabrina. Thanks For The Great Live Blog. I Cant Wait For My Turn On That Flowrider. Only Seven More Moths Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 I will leave you all with one last post. This completes the collection. My heart is full. Next goal? Glass block on an OA class ship rjac, JohnK6404, Sweety and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellemiche Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I will leave you all with one last post. This completes the collection. My heart is full. Next goal? Glass block on an OA class ship Well I got my glass block but my goal is now a Star Class cruise! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 36 minutes ago, bellemiche said: Well I got my glass block but my goal is now a Star Class cruise! Maybe when you get your SC, I will get my OA class block WAAAYTOOO, bellemiche, Sweety and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 17 hours ago, Sweety said: @Lovetocruise2002, I am planning my retirement cruise. I will go Start class unless I get a B2B 10 and 11 day cruise. Vision cruises looks great. Now that I have hubby's card, I have book an extension to my cruise July 2020. Starting my countdown. I'm seriously considering SC for our retirement, too. I can start saving now, lol. WAAAYTOOO, The Cruise Junkie, bellemiche and 2 others 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betatke1480 Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 3/18/2019 at 8:30 AM, Lovetocruise2002 said: The waiting is forever. Then the week goes by way too fast. I'm definitely glad that our Anthem cruise is a 9 night, to squeeze an extra 2 days. Although, I feel like the food fatigue will be even more... Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 7 hours ago, betatke1480 said: I'm definitely glad that our Anthem cruise is a 9 night, to squeeze an extra 2 days. I am deep in post cruise depression, don't rub it in! betatke1480 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I am deep in post cruise depression, don't rub it in! You’ve been very quiet. I know the signs. What a great cruise you had though ! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 30 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: You’ve been very quiet. I know the signs. No, it's not that I want to be quiet, it just that real life hit as soon as I got home WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldf75 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 On 3/19/2019 at 7:32 PM, Lovetocruise2002 said: No, it's not that I want to be quiet, it just that real life hit as soon as I got home I completely related to that real life hitting. I have been back a month and am still digging out from all the work emails I received while I was away (and refused to login to my work email while on board!) Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Gadwa Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Thanks for a great blog! Enjoyed! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 In a desperate, last ditch effort to cure our post cruise depression, D10 and I finally had a chance to sit down and watch the replay of our sail away. This last pic is for @rjac. Here is another selfie for you. In the end, nothing fixes PCD, only the next cruise. Anthem GC, July 4th! 15 weeks dry dock until I finally get to meet @Matt and many other RCBlog friends! Cannot wait! The Cruise Junkie, WannaCruise, SpeedNoodles and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 29 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Here is another selfie for you White outfit, second from the right...right? I, too, am counting the days and checking for "deals". We're on the Anthem the week after you and the RC Blog gang for a 5 day-2 night- Bermuda cruise. Hopefully, we can all be on a future cruise together. Stay warm! Lovetocruise2002, The Cruise Junkie and JLMoran 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Live your report. And always good to have other cruises to look forward to. Have you been on Anthem before? That's our next March break. Neat too you'll catch her post dry dock. P.S. -i find creating a nice photo book helps with post cruise depression Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 34 minutes ago, rjac said: White outfit, second from the right...right? I, too, am counting the days and checking for "deals". We're on the Anthem the week after you and the RC Blog gang for a 5 day-2 night- Bermuda cruise. Hopefully, we can all be on a future cruise together. Stay warm! Nope. That is not me! Would be great if we could cruise together one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: 15 weeks dry dock until I finally get to meet @Matt and many other RCBlog friends! While I won't be sailing with any of you, I'm hoping that there will be some kind of pre-cruise meet-up that I could maybe crash and at least have a chance to meet everyone. You'll all practically be in my backyard, although if you're staying / meeting in NYC that will make things harder. Depending on the day, might schedule a day off from work. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 minute ago, JLMoran said: While I won't be sailing with any of you, I'm hoping that there will be some kind of pre-cruise meet-up that I could maybe crash and at least have a chance to meet everyone. You'll all practically be in my backyard, although if you're staying / meeting in NYC that will make things harder. Depending on the day, might schedule a day off from work. Matt says there is. It is where I messaged you before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 hour ago, WannaCruise said: Live your report. And always good to have other cruises to look forward to. Have you been on Anthem before? That's our next March break. Neat too you'll catch her post dry dock. P.S. -i find creating a nice photo book helps with post cruise depression Yes. This will be our second time on Anthem. I don’t know how much I will blog this time since it will be a GC and we have the same room and I already blogged it last year. We will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 25 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Yes. This will be our second time on Anthem. I don’t know how much I will blog this time since it will be a GC and we have the same room and I already blogged it last year. We will see. Oh, I see it now in your signature. Will definitely read through it. Your kids enjoyed? Seems like it'll be different kind of ship from other Royal ships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 31 minutes ago, WannaCruise said: Oh, I see it now in your signature. Will definitely read through it. Your kids enjoyed? Seems like it'll be different kind of ship from other Royal ships. It is. I have a love/hate relationship with Anthem. We are sailing it again because it is: a chance to sail with friends, going to Bermuda, in the summer. I don’t really care for the ship itself. I wrote about it in length in my blog WannaCruise and tiny260 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 48 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: It is. I have a love/hate relationship with Anthem. We are sailing it again because it is: a chance to sail with friends, going to Bermuda, in the summer. I don’t really care for the ship itself. I wrote about it in length in my blog Will take a read. Sounds like a great opportunity even if not your favorite ship. I'm excited to try it out. We're going in March which means a couple cooler days but I'm sure we'll still enjoy. Will just be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 minute ago, WannaCruise said: Will just be different. ^^^That just about sums it all up. WannaCruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Finally caught up on this live blog, and you did such an amazing job with this! (This GIF is like looking in the mirror) I really enjoyed it, and loved how much of the cruise experience you shared. The fact you made those gifts for your Genie is such a great idea! Can't wait for the Anthem GC!!! Lovetocruise2002 and tiny260 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 On 3/22/2019 at 8:24 PM, Lovetocruise2002 said: I have a love/hate relationship with Anthem. We are sailing it again because it is: a chance to sail with friends, going to Bermuda, in the summer. I don’t really care for the ship itself. Wow, I don't know if I want to be excited or depressed spending 9 days with you, lol. I will have basically 5 months from my star class and you will have 3, hopefully you and the DW can console each other. Knowing her, with kids around she will be in full Grandmother mode... Lovetocruise2002 and JLMoran 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 5 hours ago, Matt said: Finally caught up on this live blog, and you did such an amazing job with this! (This GIF is like looking in the mirror) Wow! You sure put on a great disguise whenever you go live on social media! 5 hours ago, tiny260 said: Wow, I don't know if I want to be excited or depressed spending 9 days with you, lol. Well, many have told me that I am a bad influence to be around so be forewarned. By the time your DW and I are through 9 days, I cannot promise what kind of dent that will put in your bank account. tiny260 and Matt 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Wow! You sure put on a great disguise whenever you go live on social media! Well, many have told me that I am a bad influence to be around so be forewarned. By the time your DW and I are through 9 days, I cannot promise what kind of dent that will put in your bank account. OK, she said it's on, she is a shopaholic, she can shop with the best. From 39 years of experience I can testify that is a true statement. The Cruise Junkie and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 3 hours ago, tiny260 said: she is a shopaholic, she can shop with the best. From 39 years of experience I can testify that is a true statement Going on 47 years of experience here and my wife now has her third degree black belt in shopping....she lost her credit card a few weeks ago and I didn't report it....whoever found her card and was using it was spending less than she was. So when we go shopping, I always hold her hand...that way she can't spend any money. My wife can't resist a sale, especially if it's marked down....last week she came home with an escalator!! (Thank you Rodney Dangerfield) Lovetocruise2002, PlanetRC, tiny260 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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