MrsTiz Posted December 14, 2009 #51 Share Posted December 14, 2009 don't you know there are a BUNCH of drunks on that ship... no shopping, no gambling.... omg!!! Hummmm....might not be too bad to be on that ship right now!! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forwardcabin Posted December 14, 2009 #52 Share Posted December 14, 2009 don't you know there are a BUNCH of drunks on that ship... no shopping, no gambling.... omg!!! ...and lots of eating--they'll have to restock the ship before departing--assuming there will be departing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobstack Posted December 14, 2009 Author #53 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Fellow Cruisers: We are still tied to the pier here in Galveston at 2:10 pm on Monday. The captain came over the PA at 1:30 pm, and said that things are clearing up. Howerver, we have to get clearances, including from the Pilot Station, before we can cast off lines. I do see lots of activity on the Galveston Cruise Web Cam on the Starboard side (we are on the aft, and cannot see the starboard side). We just enjoyed our room service lunch, and are looking through the balcony window at our cruiser friends on Voyager. We'll report updates soon, including when Conquest is in motion (you cruisers on Vogage should not be far behind!). In the mean time, we have good views, and the proper expectations, consistent with Advent time. We are waiting, and that is good. More later. Oh, my wife just reported the fog is rolling back in. Remember: we have to get visibility not only at the pier, but also at the Pilot Station at the channel's entrance into the Gulf. OK, we are hoping for anything that puts us in motion! More, again, later. Thanks for all of your good wishes for the people and crew on both ships! Bob and Donna from Dallas/Ft. Worth Carnival Conquest, Galveston Pier, Galveston, TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheriNtexas Posted December 14, 2009 #54 Share Posted December 14, 2009 your lines are down!! Bon Voyage...FINALLY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzngma Posted December 14, 2009 #55 Share Posted December 14, 2009 as the fog rols in, the Conquest is heading out..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drosphot Posted December 14, 2009 #56 Share Posted December 14, 2009 There she goes!!! :cool: My first sail-away viewing! YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFW Airwolf Posted December 14, 2009 #57 Share Posted December 14, 2009 O, she is now pulling away from the dock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsTiz Posted December 14, 2009 #58 Share Posted December 14, 2009 OMG...there she goes!! Bon Voyage everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmedic Posted December 14, 2009 #59 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Bob and Donna!! good to see you post!! several months ago i lost everything on my computer.... i mean everything... hope you have a great cruise!! amy and I wish to send you a very merry christmas and hope you have a blast and will be on your way soon!!! oldmedic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getmeontheship Posted December 14, 2009 #60 Share Posted December 14, 2009 she is on her way hope you all enjoy what is left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devinc Posted December 14, 2009 #61 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Casino will be PACKED in 20 min... LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC604 Posted December 14, 2009 #62 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Carnival is pulling out now, WOW what a great feeling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobstack Posted December 14, 2009 Author #63 Share Posted December 14, 2009 CC Board members: Carnival Conquest is in motion! Thank you, God, for all good gifts! Keep watching, our vacations have just begun. All give thanks to God. Bob and Donna from Dallas/Ft. Worth Carnival Conquest, Leaving the Galveston Pier, 2:22 pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted December 14, 2009 #64 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Bon Voyage Bob and Donna and everyone else. Have a fun-filled six days. Thanks for the positive comments you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trbtweety Posted December 14, 2009 #65 Share Posted December 14, 2009 yay!!! off they go Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC604 Posted December 14, 2009 #66 Share Posted December 14, 2009 The fog looks thick I hope Voyager makes it out as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My6Dogs Posted December 14, 2009 #67 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Dang! I've been watching this for an hour or so... Had to run upstairs (at work) for a couple minutes, come back and she's gone!!! Hope everyone has a wonderful cruise! ;) Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC604 Posted December 14, 2009 #68 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Looking at the cam it looks like Carnival Captain made a run for it just in time. I can see voyageer and dont think she made it out... D0es anyone have contact with passengers on her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summergal Posted December 14, 2009 #69 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Does she pass by the harbor cam at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conchead Posted December 14, 2009 #70 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Dang! I've been watching this for an hour or so... Had to run upstairs (at work) for a couple minutes, come back and she's gone!!! Hope everyone has a wonderful cruise! ;) Mike I KNOW the Feeling!!:mad: been watching all morning, even had to go run errands 3 different stops. Came home found it still there, and I was feeling really bad, wondering if there were gonna be a full 24 hours late leaving, read and replied to another thread and the blasted boat is Gone!!:eek: But I am happy they are now on their way;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC604 Posted December 14, 2009 #71 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Ahe will have to turn around and follow Carnival out. Its the only way to leave. The bridge on th eother end it to low for her to go under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted December 14, 2009 #72 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I only have an iPhone for the webcams right now, but in the pictures the fog looks pretty bad. Since Voyager still has to turn around, it's a lot more difficult and slower to get her out. I'm not sure she's leaving right behind the Conquest today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobstack Posted December 14, 2009 Author #73 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Fellow Cruisers: We are cruising east and north through the Galveston ship channel, but I can tell you, the visibility is very limited...not even 1/8th mile. We cannot see Pelican Island on the Port Side, from our aft balcony. I hope we and our cruisers on Voyager make it into the Gulf without incident. We are prepared for anything. There goes the ship's horn again. I'll keep you updated. Thanks, everyone, for all of your support and stories. We will cruise with you one day! Bob and Donna from Dallas/Ft. Worth Carnival Conquest, from the Galveston Ship Channel, 2:41 pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregD Posted December 14, 2009 #74 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Fellow Cruisers: ...We cannot see Pelican Island on the Port Side, ... Yay for the Pelican Island shout out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobstack Posted December 14, 2009 Author #75 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Fellow Cruisers: We have cruised past Seawolf Park (barely visible through the fog), and have been right rudder now for some time. We must be on the east end of Galveston Island. There's no land-landmarks, though, through this fog. My Sprint Aircard will be out of range soon. Again, thank you, fellow cruisers for all of your support. I'll have the more normal updates as our cruise proceeds. Keep our friends on Voyager in your thoughts and prayers for a good cruise. The fog is much worse now than when I posted before 2 pm. Godspeed Conquest and Voyager! Bob and Donna from Dallas/Ft. Worth Carnival Conquest, About to enter the Gulf of Mexico, 2:52 pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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