Hyuaul

275   Days

  Before  

   We  Sail 😀

Glad to hear you loved the ship! Sorry to hear about children being bullied and the staff's staffs inability to  go  above and beyond to model some kind of resolution- although temporary. From your multiple cruises, I  applaud you  for observing that the service staff probably was being trained. Remember trained staff was a problem waaaay before the mega ships and the  'P'. Unfortunately from your recent experience, low staffing has continued to be a problem- Very sorry to  hear this. We experienced this through-out , when we cruised on a new to  US cruise line. Makes the  cruising experience  a LOT of  work. Happy to hear that  cruising is in your blood and you are addicted to being on the ocean. Thank you! Hope to  see you by the pool some day😁

WELCOME!😁

Same reason we are floating! This time we are going to  participate in the activities just bc the venues are so  different. Great Photo ops! Looking towards  enjoying the ship and the really nice people.

The BBQ is firing up. One hundred and 150  people who  have viewed this page have RSVP'd.

 As requested the eats will be: Chili X slathered generously upon tri-tip kissed with garlic salt; roasted vegiis drizzled with shuana, chicken crusted with ginger and red hots,,and a chili ancho cake for dessert. Please BYOB. Can't wait to see you all.

Good Morning! Less than a year to go before we get onboard the Venezia. The board being a quiet place- nothing new since 2006 (for me anyway). I am sad the computer programs that allowed animation, publishing tools and pizzazz at my finger tips has been discontinued. Having access to  Excel, Windows and other programs allowed people to have a creative explosion😁

I am not complaining. Just noticing that there have been major changes in how  I interact on line.

It used to be that I book a cruise and post here to  start the  Roll Call. Yep, I would be alone for a time and then one person would come and visit, sporadically. That  would be all to make me happy. Closer to the date of sailing, sign-ups for  dinner before boarding, independent hosting meet and mingle sign-up, bar/ casino run, cabin crawl and many  surprises were planned. Sounds kinda old fashioned in print. But it was actually  fun. The group that became part of the roll call was always small and were computer savvy. The groups became larger on the ship bc activities were on the bulletin board and DH and I put reminders on cabin phones.

Since the last time I began a Roll Call, there has been explosion of everybody having cell phone(mini computers), FB , and You Tube... The freedom of reading forums from different sailings  on CC has transferred over. I have been able to  enjoy the Venezia sailing from New York Harbor and enjoy the multitude of photos of Ducks, Hearts, happy, tired people on vacation, from my home- waaay before I leave from Port Canaveral. And see that a recent sailing has over 1.5k people. Can't imagine such a Meet and Mingle🤣

Enjoy

360 Days Before We Sail!

Finally😁

On 2/5/2024 at 9:09 AM, leen50 said:

Just made it to our first port on our first leg of our B2B2B. In Miami, cold, rain and windy. 60+ degrees. Hope things improve weather wise. Ship is beautiful. Having a great time.

So happy you enjoyed the  ship despite the  weather!  We experienced Miami in the rain! Did you like Miami? Did you  visit South Beach? What did you like?

On 1/4/2024 at 6:57 AM, Hyuaul said:

 

 

Hawaii during Christmas

 

 

Sorry to  bother- if you get a chance, would you please post on  Feb 9th a Hi is  fine. I am not  seeing any heart, like thingy bobbers at bottom of  right side of my posts. If you see a heart  would you click?

Just  want to make sure everything is set up  right. TIA No  rush😁

So happy that he is home and has your love and care to keep him going. Four months from now you will be sailing smooth waters and the sun will be warming you and no housework😁

BC Butterfly Gardens and Museum had daily videos, last year was raining and cold too! While in Hawaii, I  embarrassingly wore a sweater/coat 4 nights and a couple of  early mornings. Didn't make it into the water🙃

Praying that your husband recovers his health and confidence again. Long time being "not himself"

Maybe last year wasn't really great for travel. Had less than "great time" on VV. Loved road trip in Fla. While in Hawaii Husband got  two  citations bc our friend's car  registration was overdue. All we should have gotten was a warning. So we took public transportation to  and from  Waikiki. Yup- Man exiting  front of bus(I was far away  from front of bus- I know better) He locked eyes with me and bolted towards me and pushed me. So when I returned to  the precinct to  share my  experience, guess who  happened to be in the office and told the other officer she could handle this? Ms Tory

Have a wonderful week

Hugs

On 12/7/2023 at 7:22 AM, RoLoHa said:

His labs are good and he seems to be improving.  Complaining today which is a good sign albeit annoying as heck!  I am good.  Need a vacation though.    

Sending you , your husband and family lots of hugs, awesomeness, prayers.....Let me know when you are on a ship again and DH and I  will send something to your cabin!

Happy 2024 to all who have travel and cruising in their blood!

The ASI group is traveling to San Francisco to board a Princess ship on Feb. 9th. DH and I  will be with balloons and Bon Voyaging!!!!(CA)

Paul(solo)- new to  cruising- has booked in October-Princess also- to the Western Caribbean as a intro to his dream cruise to  Alaska.(Texas)

This morning I was on a chat with Anita who is flying to  Miami to board in February- She keeps all secretive, but since we had just been to Miami in Oct she had questions.(Vermont)

Hawaii during Christmas

RoLoHa- Hope you and you husband are well and were able to  enjoy the Christmas holiday!  How joyful 2024 is here and will be so much better than the last three years! We were in a Hawaii (gifted) and had an 18 yo male( first year college student) pet and house sitter. He had use of our car and gas card. I made a call asking him if I should come home(after 3rd day).... You can  stop  laughing... Really.......Yup was told  "You don't need to  come home"  Yup- calls started like- " What are your plans for today?" " Any problems  we can help with?" Didn't matter what he  said or what we asked, he did what he wanted , the way he wanted and made us feel like the worst people in the world bc we were inquiring about his actions. Makes me want to  start  fund raisers for all parents of 18-25 year olds!

At the train station.

Happy Saturday morning!

DH emailed this message:

"Another price increase of 4% today.  When we booked, it was $1949 per person for a suite.  Today $2379 per person." Third increase since the day we booked in October.

I wonder how much everyone will have ended up saving by the time we sail... 😁

Nine more days before Christmas. Wishing safe travels to all that have plans. Wishing many smiles and happiness along the  way.

BUT if you were at home, you have have dishes to  wash....

The hospital is close to  a mall- food court?- oops- It is Sunday and they don't  open til 11. yup- you are gunna starve! 😁Thought about you both= picture.

May  the prayers and hopes reach you both as your husband gets better !

hugs

Hope the weekend wasnt too long for you. I know you are busy So......

Hip Hip HooRay!

Our friend Paul has just booked his first ever cruise with  Princess. DH has been doing research  and providing guidance. It is all I can do to keep him from joining Paul! If Paul enjoys this experience (solo) he plans to  book a trip  to Alaska.

We are so  excited🥰

At this time, the best I can imagine is dinner after our cruise?  Husband is looking for any  reason to  return, but we are having a struggle finding care for house and pets for the up coming land trip. For VV trip, we had two  college aged girls- no  experience- they  didn't burn the house, but didn't get the mail and didn't really.... until  three days before we returned. We got phone calls 2-3x a day with questions that  should have been asked at the beginning. And they took our 3 ply bath paper rolls!  😂😁Hugs

If you go during Christmas, maybe we can meet and we will treat to  dinner. That would be really fun!  So nice to  talk with a person who makes long range plans! Yay cruising community😁

Happytrucker35 If the ship can handle the NYC port, it should do  well under any conditions  Orlando seas may surprise it with! Thank you so much!

Yay! You can breathe. My heart is with you and yours. I'll check in. We will be in Hawaii in a few weeks.

I thought  about sending pictures-But you live in a Paradise too and the pictures would be pretty much the same😂Hugs

4 minutes ago, RoLoHa said:

Lol those are awesome!

How is your husband doing? How are you doing?

13 hours ago, RoLoHa said:

Thanks so much…it means a lot after this long day Debbie

So after RCCL pulled Mariner from the West Coast ports, Dave made these cups!  West Coast  Refugees Sail Carnival Spirit September 2011😄

10 minutes ago, RoLoHa said:

Had to cancel the cruise with full penalty.  Ugh.  But he is in ER awaiting admission as I type this.  

 

We also love Mariner! 

You are lucky to have each other. Wish I  could help somehow.. Glad he isn't having any problems getting the care he needs. Sitting with you in heart.  Big hugs. Check in tomorrow.🥰-unless you want to  visit?

On 12/4/2023 at 6:27 AM, RoLoHa said:

I live near Orlando…I am here but not a fan of FL.  Liked it better as a place to visit lol.  Had s nice thanksgiving here with family.  Too much food and leftovers for days!  I haven’t been on a Virgin cruise yet. Just really did not seem a good fit for us although I do like the adults only concept.  Maybe one day will give it a try?

 

We cruise on Mardi Gras this Saturday…if my hubby feels better by them….he has lingering symptoms post covid…

So hope his recovery is good enough to  sail!  Oh my! Bc of the way this scrolls. right in front of my eyes I see you were on Mariner? We love that  ship😁We no longer live by a port. I am so happy to know a person who does and is enjoying the water!  I will wish you an early Bon Voyage just bc time is getting pretty crazy due to  holiday life and bc of the time of the  year, May you have smooth seas, clear skies and sunsets better than those in Florida😁