Colo Cruiser Posted April 8, 2010 Author #126 Share Posted April 8, 2010 We spent pretty much the whole day yesterday at the aft pool. After the rain it turned out to be an awesome day at sea. I forgot to say we saw whales leaving Antigua Tuesday. What a sight. Today is the most traveled luncheon in Sabatini’s. We did not make the cut for top 3 as 3rd place was 600+ days. I love the luncheon though, such an excellent presentation and food. Last night was formal night. We went to Skywalkers for Margaritas and Guacamole. We skipped the CC party and headed to dinner at 8:15. Also skipped the lobster tails as I have had my fill. Escargot and a salad preceding the beef Wellington (medium) and it was excellent. Carrot cake for dessert. I am too the point where my appetite has not caught up with me. Isn’t it amazing we eat anyway!! Did some shopping after dinner and to the cabin for an early night. Last sea day today. Today looks like another great day at the aft pool. More later…. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeymom21 Posted April 8, 2010 #127 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I am so glad you are having a great time!!! Love reading about it! You mentioned Bud Lime? Is that offered now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whimsy Posted April 8, 2010 #128 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Sorry the cruise is coming to an end. I have been enjoying my virtual cruise thru your eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 8, 2010 Author #129 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I am so glad you are having a great time!!! Love reading about it! You mentioned Bud Lime? Is that offered now? No we got a 12 pack from Total Wine. ;) We put it in our carry on with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockymountainsparky Posted April 8, 2010 #130 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Last sea day today. Today looks like another great day at the aft pool. Enjoy it while it lasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hllwdcruiser Posted April 8, 2010 #131 Share Posted April 8, 2010 I am too the point where my appetite has not caught up with me. Isn’t it amazing we eat anyway!! Ahh...I see you have the infamous "Cruising Appetite Syndrome". It manifests itself by forcing a cruiser to eat every time he or she feels just a little less "full". Just give in. From what I understand, there is no cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chasinraynbowz Posted April 8, 2010 #132 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Keith, thanks for posting your "live from"!! I am thoroughly enjoying it! Have a great time!!! Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalconyGal Posted April 8, 2010 #133 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Keith, Thank you for taking the time. I can't wait to see your pics. I remember how great the Golden review was! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 8, 2010 Author #134 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Thank you all, I enjoy posting as I enjoy reading them myself. HILLWDCRUISER I have already succumbed. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 8, 2010 Author #135 Share Posted April 8, 2010 The Most Traveled luncheon was excellent. The wine was flowing (Chateau St Michelle) for me and for the appetizer it was Beef Carpaccio. The main course was Double Impact Surf and Turf. Lobster filet and Pine nut crusted lamb that melted in your mouth. And I thought I was done with lobster and lamb!! :eek: We sat with the Staff Captain Gavin Pears. Captain Yeomans came for photos with everyone at the beginning then he was off to a meeting. The photo staff had the very large photos back to us by the end of lunch! It was very nice. Came back to the cabin to finish packing and will enjoy the rest of the afternoon on the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingpeople Posted April 8, 2010 #136 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Hi Keith.... Unfortunately, every cruise must come to an end:(, however, it has been a wonderful experience following you throughout your whole journey and it just makes me even more anxious for ours in less than 10 days. Safe travels home after you dock and we hope to be able to hook up with you on another cruise in the future. I'll e-mail you when we decide what our plans will be. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 8, 2010 Author #137 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Hi Keith.... Unfortunately, every cruise must come to an end:(, however, it has been a wonderful experience following you throughout your whole journey and it just makes me even more anxious for ours in less than 10 days. Safe travels home after you dock and we hope to be able to hook up with you on another cruise in the future. I'll e-mail you when we decide what our plans will be. Joe Thanks Joe, you guys get to leave soon too don't you! Yes I hope we can cruise together again in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 8, 2010 Author #138 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Very nice out on the balcony. Calm seas and we are on the sunset side so should be nice. Had canapes delivered including the Tuxedo guys!! :D And we have peanuts from 5 Guys Burgers Ft Lauderdale to munch on too. I am not even hungry!! Fancy that! More later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regnig Posted April 11, 2010 #139 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Finally home, unpacked, laundry started and just finished up reading Keith's "Live From". What a great job he did is describing a marvelous cruise. Our Meet & Greets were very well attended and in all 92 names badges were handed out. In addition Keith's BW made refrigerator magnets for all of us with a picture of the Ruby and the dates of the cruise on it. At our M & G on Thursday April 1st we were treated to Tim Tams by stingau from Australia and joand452 held a gift exchange. We were honored to have the ship's personel that Keith listed as guests. I had distributed a few other invitations but due to schedules some were not able to attend. What a great staff though as all but Kirk, the Future Sales Rep, took the time to call me with their regrets! Our Cruise Critic group was just the best ever and I hope all had as great of a cruise as I did. I belive Keith covered all the pertinent events of the cruise so I won't bore you all by repeating them. A couple of points that I know CCs have asked about. - Movies show on MUTS are repeated the following day on the stateroom TVs - If anyone is unable to climb the ladder into the swimming pool there is a lift with a chair that the deck hands operate at the Neptune's Pool Deck 15. there was a couple, both in wheel chairs, who used it several times everyday. - For those with late flights the following tours are available. These are available for those with flights leaving FLL after 230pm or MIA after 400p or 330p from MIA for the Everglades Airboat Ride. These can only be booked onboard and you will be given paperwork on embarkation day. - FORT LAUDERDALE BY LAND & SEA This tour of city sights includes a cruise onboard a paddle-wheeled boat along the intracoastal Waterway. An air-conditioned bus guided journey along the beach and Las Olas Blvd. The tour will end at the airport. Departs 900am, 4 hours duration, $54 Adults, $43 Children. - FORT LAUDERDALE BY LAND & SEA This tour is the same as above ending at the Miami Airport. Departs 900am, 5 hours duration, $64 Adults, $51 Children. - EVERGLADES AIRBOAT RIDE An air-conditioned bus to an airboat and then a 30 minute ride through the River of Grass. Bus back to FLL. Departs 900am, 2hrs 45 min. duration, $44 Adults, $35 Children. - EVERGLADES AIRBOAT RIDE This tour is the same as above ending at the Miami Airport. Departs 900a, 3hrs 30 min. duration, $54 Adults, $43 Children. - EVERGLADES AIRBOAT RIDE & FLAMINGO GARDENS WILDLIFE This tour is the same as above but also included a visit to the Flamingo Gardens and Wildlife Sanctuary including a 30 minute narrated tram ride. Departs 900a, 4 hours duration, $64 Adults, $51 Children. - EVERGLADES AIRBOAT RIDE & FLAMINGO GARDENS WILDLIFE This tour is the same as above ending at the Miami Airport. Departs 900a, 5 hours duration, $74 Adults, $59 Children. The Ruby does offer Princess EZCheck that will eliminate collecting your baggage on the pier and will let you bypass check-in at the airport. There is a $20 fee per person (plus any baggage fees as imposed by your airline of departure), your airline boarding passes will be issued onboard during the last evening of the cruise and your luggage will be transported directly from the ship to the aircraft. The charges will be to your shipboard account on the final day of the voyage. This service is available for Air Tran, American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, US Air, Jet Blue and United Airlines. There are some additional requirements so if you have questions please ask as I’m tired of typing. To those old friends we traveled with and the new friends we made THANK-YOU and I hope to see you "on the seas" again. Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 11, 2010 Author #140 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Thanks Barb!! I also wanted to mention as I wondered about it before I left home. Southwest Airlines does not participate in the EZ check program, however as we left the terminal building there was a truck and an attendant from the company Bags To Go accepting all Southwest Luggage for $10 @ piece. They have been running this program in Ft Lauderdale for quite some time only you have to grab your own luggage and take it outside to them and they will take it to the airport for you. Any flights after 11am. :) I will start the picture thread very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliveabrahams2 Posted April 15, 2010 #141 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I was at the chefs table on Saturday April 3rd. Were you there? My name is Sarah and my husband's name is Cliff. Just wanted to say hello if we were table mate!!! What a wonderful cruise and the chef's table was one of our favorite parts of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regnig Posted April 15, 2010 #142 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Keith, pictures please!!! :D Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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