chamima Posted January 16, 2011 #26 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Vickie The hotel sounds great! We stayed at the W (also on the beach) in December when we went on the Solstice and all I kept thinking was "How are you gonna keep 'em down on 17th street now that they've seen the beach?" (Paraphrase of the old song "How you gonna keep 'em down on the farm now that they've seen Paree") It's so beautiful! Just to let you all know that it's in the teens (Fahrenheit) here today with 0 predicted for Friday! :eek: So enjoy your sun! :D And hi to all!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senior lady Posted January 16, 2011 #27 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Vickie......... did you leave your car at the hotel in Seattle???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotatoBug Posted January 16, 2011 #28 Share Posted January 16, 2011 facebook has a picture of your ship at Princess Cays today. I'm green with envy. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u2cruiser Posted January 16, 2011 #29 Share Posted January 16, 2011 How I wish I were also in FL waiting to get my cruise, meeting up with friends beforehand :(. Enjoy every second of it :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkocpa Posted January 16, 2011 #30 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I am jealous, jealous, jealous, jealous .....have a wonderful time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mississauga Posted January 16, 2011 #31 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Can't wait for your b2b cruises to start. Looking forward to you coming back to take us along for the ride. Hope PescadoArmadillo pops in once in a while too as we also enjoy her insights. Thanks for your Live! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickie_bernie Posted January 16, 2011 Author #32 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Vickie......... did you leave your car at the hotel in Seattle???? Karen we parked at our usual place in Seattle that we book at a great monthly rate. Since we are gone for 24 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickie_bernie Posted January 16, 2011 Author #33 Share Posted January 16, 2011 yes Karen the hotel is very very nice, the room can't be beat. But would I stay here again, well probably not the parking situation alone is very nerve racking as it is up four flights in the parking garage that is shared with a shopping complex that you have to clear to get to the hotel's parking. The elevators are very busy and slow. Even though 17th street is not on the beach it is a lot quieter. Today we went to sawgrass and tonight we are meeting up with other friends that are sailing with us and all six of us are going out for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerald444 Posted January 16, 2011 #34 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Dear Vickie this is Laura we just got off the ruby we had a great time I know you will too please take care of Daniella and Brent for us and make sure Brent wears lots of sunscreen and a hat because you know how white he is and will burn easily have great trip thanks Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingera Posted January 16, 2011 #35 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Am looking forward to reading about your trip...thanks beforehand for sharing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolmama_1 Posted January 17, 2011 #36 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Looking forward to your live postings. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST MARTIN GAL Posted January 17, 2011 #37 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Thanks for doing this. We will be on the Emerald March 28th so looking forward to your adventure.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted January 17, 2011 #38 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Can't wait for your b2b cruises to start. Looking forward to you coming back to take us along for the ride. Hope PescadoArmadillo pops in once in a while too as we also enjoy her insights. Thanks for your Live! That is very kind, thank you! *We were on the Emerald B2B in December, and reboarded January 6th for B2B2B (and hopefully another 2B) cruises. *I have been very selfish with my time on our cruises*this year, and am grateful that Vickie will be prime on posting her experiences on the Emersld. *We have certainly enjoyed the ship and its friendly officers, staff and crew. * In a first for us, we requested a table for 2 in the DaVinci dining room, which is the one primarily used for assigned seating until 7:30ish each evening. We have had wonderfully attentive service and enjoy having 'just us' for dinner. We meet plenty of new friends at breakfasts and lunches, and since we're cruising for a longer time felt that some downtime at dinner was important.* I'm happy to report that the Emerald made it into Princess Cays today for the first time since we were there December 17th. Weather, though not hot, was sunny and comfortably warm. *It was one of the nicest days we've had on the island.* We remain so happy with our 50 (or 60) nights on the Emerald this winter that we've already booked our favorite cabin for most of next winter too. No, we don't tire of it, and, in fact, find it relaxing in a way that no other itinerary can match. No planning, no stressing. We wake up each day and ask ourselves how we want to spend the day in port and only then do we formulate a plan. *It's a good way to spend the winter! The cutoff for the Most Traveled cocktail party on this cruise was 293 days. We're not quite in that league yet, but it's looking good for next year...* Rick, wish you were joining us this year! Vickie and all, see you tomorrow at Tradewinds (but it will be short for us...it's chips, guacamole and margs night in Skywalkers!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mississauga Posted January 17, 2011 #39 Share Posted January 17, 2011 First, sorry for mis-spelling your name in my previous post. What a wonderful way to spend the winter!!:) Most snowbirds spend it in Florida and you spend it on Princess ships ( especially the Emerald - also my favorite Princess ship ). When DH retires, I'd like to try it too ( here's hoping ):p Thanks for popping in during your leisure time. Enjoy the rest of your b2b2b! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedy Posted January 17, 2011 #40 Share Posted January 17, 2011 We remain so happy with our 50 (or 60) nights on the Emerald this winter that we've already booked our favorite cabin for most of next winter too. No, we don't tire of it, and, in fact, find it relaxing in a way that no other itinerary can match. No planning, no stressing. We wake up each day and ask ourselves how we want to spend the day in port and only then do we formulate a plan. *It's a good way to spend the winter! Oh I'm so envious! What a great way to spend the winter for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotatoBug Posted January 17, 2011 #41 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Rick, wish you were joining us this year! Thanks! We'd love to be there again, but alas it wasn't in the cards (or the bank account). If you'd like I can keep you posted on Colorado weather ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted January 17, 2011 #42 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I hear you about the budget. We live in pure austerity mode all year to cruise in the cheap seats during the winter. Honestly, thank God we live where we do, with all the opportunities for free entertainment during the warm weather months. And we've decided a day on a cruise ship is cheaper than a day spent skiing. I only want to hear about the weather if it's really, really bad. Otherwise it lessens our perceived value of our cruise investment.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz54 Posted January 17, 2011 #43 Share Posted January 17, 2011 If you lived here you would be getting terrific value today- Its 20 below zero and there is a wind!!! You are doing the only logical thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jools28 Posted January 17, 2011 #44 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Love this thread we are doing B2B Feb 6th -26th. Martha it's so cold and lots of snow with wind chill -32 so Feb 6th can't come soon for us see you soon..... looking forward to the rest of the thread. Cold Canadians Julie & Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotatoBug Posted January 17, 2011 #45 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I only want to hear about the weather if it's really, really bad. Otherwise it lessens our perceived value of our cruise investment.;) Then I won't tell you how nice it was today :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCCsoundman Posted January 17, 2011 #46 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Just finished watching you leave FLL on the inlet cam. The Emerald looked spectacular all lit up. Enjoy your cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger B Posted January 18, 2011 #47 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Vickie & Bernie...Enjoy the cruise. Give our regards to all. Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine95123 Posted January 18, 2011 #48 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Have a great time. Hope your mouth feels better now Vickie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candymaker Posted January 18, 2011 #49 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I only want to hear about the weather if it's really, really bad. Otherwise it lessens our perceived value of our cruise investment.;) hope you are enjoying your cruise. i am up to my armpits in snow and -20 degree temps, would like very much to trade places with you, but we are booked for hawaii next month Grant & Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickie_bernie Posted January 18, 2011 Author #50 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Dear Vickie this is Laura we just got off the ruby we had a great time I know you will too please take care of Daniella and Brent for us and make sure Brent wears lots of sunscreen and a hat because you know how white he is and will burn easily have great trip thanks Laura will do -- he phoned the cabin last night for others, Brent is someone we work with and just happens to be on this sailing with us, small world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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