jamona2311 Posted September 27, 2012 #1 Share Posted September 27, 2012 This was a dream vacation in the making from about a year ago. My husband is a dairy farmer and the last time we had more than a 3 day vacation was 10 years ago. So, when he said that he had worked out the farming schedule so that we could go on a 10th Anniversary vacation the end of September 2012, I mentioned a cruise! Now I had been hinting at a cruise for 14 years and he was never interested. Imagine my surprise when he actually said “ yeah sure. We can do that. “ OMG!!!!!!!!! I was beside myself with excitement and got to planning right away. I found Cruise Critic somehow and got busy. Im talking everyday, when ever I had some time, I was on CC. We booked in early December and the count down was on!! I was so prepared thanks to all you wonderful, knowlegeable people, I was not nervous at all when we left. I was ready!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstTimeCruisr Posted September 27, 2012 #2 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I love that ship was on her last oct.. Going on the conquest in 11 days !!!! Can't wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catbiri2 Posted September 27, 2012 #3 Share Posted September 27, 2012 YAY!!! Review Time :) Can't wait :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamona2311 Posted September 27, 2012 Author #4 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Our trip began on Tuesday September 18. Terry(DH) had morning milking and chores but was home in plenty of time for us to leave our home in SW Wisconsin for the hour drive to Madison Regional Airport. It was a beautiful day and that really seemed to be the theme for weather the whole trip. Of course that’s not what I had been seeing when looking at the 10 day on line! But thank God that was wrong! We had a 4:30pm flight to Atlanta that we made in plenty of time to enjoy our first drink to celebrate the beginning of our vacation. This was Terrys first flight ever and he made sure to pack some gum just in case. Hha. He did very well and said the only problem he had was during the landings. I could kinda guess when I was like “ Hey look at that!!” and he would not look out the window. Being up in the air was fine though and we loved how the tops of the clouds looked like something outta the North Pole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamona2311 Posted September 27, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Oh noooo Im having troubles with my pictures working. Im using Picasa 3. any suggestions?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamona2311 Posted September 27, 2012 Author #6 Share Posted September 27, 2012 ugh and my font looked bigger. better keep an eye on that!:eek::mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmerali Posted September 27, 2012 #7 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Looks like you tried to link to your hard drive directly. Upload them somewhere online (http://www.photobucket.com or http://www.flickr.com) then link them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivavegas Posted September 27, 2012 #8 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Would love to read your review, but the font needs to be a little bigger. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Karen Posted September 27, 2012 #9 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Would love to see your pictures. I get the dreaded X too. :mad: I am computer dumb so can't help you, but I am very happy you had a much deserved vacation! ;):) True newbies! :p Can't wait to read more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamona2311 Posted September 27, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yes I know Im working on that too. The pictures is my problem right now tho. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bashlin Posted September 27, 2012 #11 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Can't wait to read more and see the pics.. Use imageshack to host pics for free.. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catbiri2 Posted September 27, 2012 #12 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yes I know Im working on that too. The pictures is my problem right now tho. :confused: I just tried it using Photobucket. On the right hand side of Photobucket was something that said "Direct Link" Only after I had clicked on the picture I had uploaded to it. It gave me an Http to their site. I right clicked and copied it. I then clicked the little picture thingy up top, and highlighted the box to make it empty, then right clicked and pasted. I unfortunately do not have any experience with Picassa 3, but I do believe you would have to go to the webpage to get the correct web address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamona2311 Posted September 27, 2012 Author #13 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Well this is a test. Hopefully it works because I will have to continue this tomorrow after work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMCruising Posted September 27, 2012 #14 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yay! Can see the picture. Can't wait for your review to continue. We are going on our first cruise on the Ecstasy for our 5th anniversary :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbphatcat Posted September 27, 2012 #15 Share Posted September 27, 2012 WWOOOOHOOOOO I can see the picture cant wait fr the rest of this review thanks for taking the time to do one for us future Ecstasy cruisers:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldone60 Posted September 27, 2012 #16 Share Posted September 27, 2012 My DW and my first cruise was on the Ecstasy and we were as excited as you. Been on alot cruises since then, but that one is still special. By the way, spent 26 of my first 28 years on a dairy and I know how hard it is to get time off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamona2311 Posted September 27, 2012 Author #17 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Thanks for all your replies, woohoos and encouragement. I will continue this review tomorrow evening WITH pictures and a larger font!!!! :D:D Its 10:30 here and my little computer stupid brain is fried! LOL Good night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzmamaz82 Posted September 27, 2012 #18 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Woohoo!!! I can't wait to read!! 6 days and a wake up I'll be setting sail on The Ecstasy:D!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules1121 Posted September 27, 2012 #19 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Woohoo!!! I can't wait to read!! 6 days and a wake up I'll be setting sail on The Ecstasy:D!!! We will be getting on right after you get off! Have a great time!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justbeme2001 Posted September 27, 2012 #20 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Excited to read the review.. we are going on March 2nd to celebrate my oldest son graduating from college and my middle son graduating from high school!! I am beyond excited!! This will be my 4th cruise but I still get just as excited as I did for my first!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenanny Posted September 27, 2012 #21 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Looking forward to your photos!! We think the Ecstasy is pretty great, sailing her again this Jan for our 13th anniversary. We did the same cruise last Jan, with HMC as a port of call on some of the 5 day itineraries, we think the value can't be beat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamona2311 Posted September 27, 2012 Author #22 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I cant wait to get going on it too! LOL Im sitting here at work wishing I could be home getting it done for all of you. Trust me I know Ecstasy reviews are hard to find. Months ago I put out a post that said of the best review ever ( something like that ;) ) and I intend to deliver....well at least the best I can. I love details, I love planning. One warning tho, Im not big on caps, puncuations, spelling and run on etc. this review is for fun, Im not writing my resume. :p:D Oh, by the way, my name is Gena. I was thinking about that this morning. Put Terrys name in there but not my own! Hha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelleum Posted September 27, 2012 #23 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I can't wait to read your review as well. I'm sailing on the Ecstasy in November for my birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsjjkelly Posted September 27, 2012 #24 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Can't wait to see your review! We go on her in almost a month and are SOOOO excited! I'm excited to see what you did in Nassau, and how Half Moon Cay looks! Shawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liz827 Posted September 27, 2012 #25 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Can't wait to read your review! I'm on Ecstasy end of March! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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