Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 50 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: Hopefully everyone has cruise underwear. Thanks to my Mom’s upbringing, that is usually never an issue for us Ampurp85, Cactus527 and Neesa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Probably not going to get much sleep tonight. I am not going to lie. I am stressing about this: Also, a friend who we are sailing with in March also texted me today to remind me that online check in is tonight for our March break cruise on Oasis. I need to wake up around 2am so I highly doubt I am checking in at midnight for that sailing. Cruisin and Boozin and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 25 Author Report Share Posted January 25 I'm packed! Our flight doesn't leave until tomorrow evening, so I'll spend tomorrow going to the feed mill and picking up grain for the old lady (i.e. my 33-year-old Paso Fino mare) and taking my house/dog sitter out to lunch before she drives us to MSP. We'll be arriving very late into FLL, and then we have to Lyft it down to the Intercontinental. I thought about staying close to FLL, but it would just mean we'd have to get up early to check out, and that would just suck. BTW, "early' for us is before noon. We spent far too long being dog shifters (dog shift = overnight) and it's hard for one of us to adjust. I won't say which one of us. I'm looking forward to the ship, of course, but I'm VERY much looking forward to seeing everyone, some of whom I've met before, some of whom I've just been interacting with for years, and then the people who aren't even on the radar yet! Cactus527, MaryS, Lovetocruise2002 and 7 others 3 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 2 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: Lyft it down to the Intercontinental. Wait…are you staying at the Intercontinental both nights? I thought you were just doing one night there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 25 Author Report Share Posted January 25 3 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Wait…are you staying at the Intercontinental both nights? I thought you were just doing one night there? Both nights. One night will just be shorter than the other, lol. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 6 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: Both nights. One night will just be shorter than the other, lol. Well seeing that I am waking up at 2am and it’s a travel day, I likely will not be awake by the time you get there tomorrow night. but hopefully we will see you around on Friday! PPPJJ-GCVAB, WAAAYTOOO, Neesa and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 25 Author Report Share Posted January 25 5 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Well seeing that I am waking up at 2am and it’s a travel day, I likely will not be awake by the time you get there tomorrow night. but hopefully we will see you around on Friday! Absolutely! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 I am 90% packed. I can't just take a vacation like a normal person. I have to completely push my schedule and max out all aspects of my life We are leaving Thursday mid-day to drive down to Miami. I convinced my mother to break up the drive so I could go to a concert in Ponte Vedra (south of Jacksonville). Who cares if this is the same concert that I flew down to South Florida to see in Key West and Ft. Lauderdale over the weekend..or the same as the one I drove to Pensacola to see last night. YOLO. So we are driving to Jacksonville Thursday and on Friday we will do the rest of the drive to Miami. I have no clue where we are staying..I think we settled on the Homewood Suites Blue Lagoon. No need to pay more $$ for a hotel closer to the port when we are driving our own car. We wrestled with the back and forth of renting a car one-way for each leg since Port of Miami parking has lost their freaking mind with pricing, but I hate dealing with Terminal A. I'd rather hop in my car and GTFO after the cruise is over. I also am dealing with a work deadline and they're being stingy with allowing remote work, so this may be an ask for forgiveness situation when I do whatever I need to do in order to make the deadline while also living my best life. I committed to the cruise before I was aware of the deadline, so too bad, so sad for them. It's been a week..that's for sure. At least I will get to relax a bit in Miami the night before the cruise since we will only have about a 5 hour drive that day. But to be honest, if I was solo I would have stayed in Orlando Friday night and taken Brightline Saturday morning to Miami. Why..to see the concert again of course Lovetocruise2002, Sweety, Neesa and 7 others 3 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Who is this concert that you are seeing so much? Sounds interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 8 hours ago, LandstromCruise said: Who is this concert that you are seeing so much? Sounds interesting. @AshleyDillo Google says Bowling for soup... yeah? If so, awesome! That should be fun!!! I follow the singer on Instagram and he's great! AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Looking good so far on our end. Flight from LGA just pulled up to the gate. We are on time for boarding in about 30mins. Fingers crossed. Uneventful is good thing. Cactus527, sammy79, SpeedNoodles and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Miami bound! Flight took off about 20mins ago. In the air and going to take a nap OCSC Mike, WAAAYTOOO, SpeedNoodles and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLH Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Safe travels. Yucky weather all around. Good news high of 80 on Saturday. Anyone bringing formal long dresses? I normally do not but some other friends are and I thought what the heck. Went to try on my dress from a wedding before Christmas and it is a little snug which would be snugger after a few days. Have to go with plan b dress. WAAAYTOOO and Lovetocruise2002 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLH Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 9 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Miami bound! Flight took off about 20mins ago. In the air and going to take a nap Jealous. Travelling to the gym this morning. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 1 hour ago, MLH said: Anyone bringing formal long dresses? Both my dresses for formal night and dress your best night are long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 25 Author Report Share Posted January 25 I have long dresses, but they are not sparkly. I just haven't been able to see myself "girling it up" after the age of 30. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 29 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: I have long dresses, but they are not sparkly. I just haven't been able to see myself "girling it up" after the age of 30. Mine are not sparkly either. That was just for NYE lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Just landed!! asquared17, MaryS, SpeedNoodles and 4 others 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 YAY! YOU MADE IT! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 17 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Just landed!! Let the Shenanigans begin!!! La Bamba, here she comes Lovetocruise2002 and Cactus527 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Hubby’s toy for the next two days Sweety, Cactus527, LandstromCruise and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 @Lovetocruise2002I'm glad you made it safely without issues. The fun can began. Cactus527 and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 It’s been a busy afternoon! We checked into the Intercontinental around 2:30pm and we scored a free upgrade to a loft! Can’t get one on Icon; but got one here lol. I usually never book this room because it doesn’t face the Bay. But this room is valued a whole lot higher than the Bay View King rooms that we usually book. Hubby actually had an opinion this time and said well take it. He said we can look at the water on Saturday This loft consists of two floors, and 1.5 baths. The lower level is a powder room, no shower. Cactus527, Neesa, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 12 others 8 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 We got settled and unpacked quickly and then headed to Toro Toro to grab a quick drink and snack. Negrita, Lobster Mac n Cheese, and Truffle fries Sweety, WAAAYTOOO, OCSC Mike and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 We never made it out of Miami before rush hour started so it has taken us a while to drive back to Fort Lauderdale. This is the real reason Hubby wanted to return, not just for La Bamba LandstromCruise, CruzOnBye, Neesa and 5 others 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 10 hours ago, ScottD said: @AshleyDillo Google says Bowling for soup... yeah? If so, awesome! That should be fun!!! I follow the singer on Instagram and he's great! Lol busted ScottD, Snotarni and PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 7 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said: I have long dresses, but they are not sparkly. I just haven't been able to see myself "girling it up" after the age of 30. My MO for life. I don't bother. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 33 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: We never made it out of Miami before rush hour started so it has taken us a while to drive back to Fort Lauderdale. This is the real reason Hubby wanted to return, not just for La Bamba Gotta keep him happy for when you break that news to him about the S2S booking Lovetocruise2002 and Sweety 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 TRUFFLE FRIES!!!!!!!! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 1 hour ago, LandstromCruise said: Gotta keep him happy for when you break that news to him about the S2S booking About that…I think I got permission today for that 8 minutes ago, asquared17 said: TRUFFLE FRIES!!!!!!!! It was good! Way better than Chops. WAAAYTOOO, asquared17, Neesa and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 56 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: About that…I think I got permission today for that The plan is working..... Neesa and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOKEY0202 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Plus Sabrina will probably make a stop at Effy as well so this is a definite win A cruise booked and hopefully a new piece of jewelry Lovetocruise2002 and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus527 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 @Lovetocruise2002 that hotel room is TO DIE FOR. Oh my goodness! CruzOnBye, Neesa and Lovetocruise2002 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 3 minutes ago, Cactus527 said: @Lovetocruise2002 that hotel room is TO DIE FOR. Oh my goodness! It’s a pretty cool room. However, the stairs are very steep. So if you have younger children, or even have mild difficulties with steps, be mindful if booking this room. Also, while we have stayed here many times in the past, this is the first time we have had a room that faces downtown. This side of the hotel is very noisy. I can hear all the traffic noise from Biscayne Blvd. below, and I can hear a lot of airplanes. We never hear any of that on the other side that faces the Bay. Cactus527 and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Obligatory La Bamba post With that, it is time for bed. It has been a super long day. tonyfsu21, CruzOnBye, WannaCruise and 9 others 9 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 6 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: About that…I think I got permission today for that It was good! Way better than Chops. Hubby read this post. He handed over this credit card. This is your birthday gift. He smiled. Neesa, WAAAYTOOO, Lovetocruise2002 and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 You guys are just one day from sailing. Neesa, Cactus527, asquared17 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Me walking around Miami later tonight in case @Lovetocruise2002 is somewhere around asquared17, WAAAYTOOO, bellemiche and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 9 minutes ago, Matt said: Me walking around Miami later tonight in case @Lovetocruise2002 is somewhere around Good thing you’ve already been on the ship and know where the good hiding spots are. You have a full week to avoid her CruzOnBye, Cactus527, Lovetocruise2002 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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