Sunkissed Mommy Posted December 17, 2013 #76 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I always love your reviews. Looking forward to reading all about it. I actually took advice from you on your Jewel cruise and bought the same stroller that you recommended because we just cruised with a 9 month old. I am mentioning you and your recommendations in the review I am currently doing about our experience on a different line, Carnival Glory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicman97 Posted December 17, 2013 Author #77 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Wonderful pictures.Beautiful family.So looking forward to your updates If possible can you let us know if Giovanni's is open for lunch on embarkation day. Thanks so much Thanks :) Yes, open for lunch. A nice, uncrowded place to start the cruise. Thanks for answering. I didn't know ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicman97 Posted December 17, 2013 Author #78 Share Posted December 17, 2013 A very nice start to your review. Keith is such a handsome little man. My hubby and I sailed on Oasis the week after you all did (11/9-11/16). We had such an amazing time. The ship is so big that we did not get to see everything. Seven days is just not long enough on such a grand ship like this one. We decided to sail her again next November, this time we'll be doing the eastern itinerary. I look forward to following the rest of your review. Thanks :) I hope with left it in good shape for you! I always love your reviews. Looking forward to reading all about it. I actually took advice from you on your Jewel cruise and bought the same stroller that you recommended because we just cruised with a 9 month old. I am mentioning you and your recommendations in the review I am currently doing about our experience on a different line, Carnival Glory! Thanks :) Glad the stroller worked out for you. We still use it as our primary stroller since it is so easy to fold and carry ;) Thanks for the mention :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicman97 Posted December 17, 2013 Author #79 Share Posted December 17, 2013 So at 11:45am, we set foot on the ship, going right into the promenade. You can tell right away that it is significantly larger then the promenade on the Freedom. Keith didn't know what to think! Up next - lunch in the Windjammer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicman97 Posted December 17, 2013 Author #80 Share Posted December 17, 2013 We made our way up to the windjammer shortly after getting on the ship. Keith wasn't sure which side of the windjammer he wanted to go. It didn't take us long to find a table for 8. For lunch, I had the honey strung chicken, some steak fries, regular french fries, a little pasta and a piece of fish. Everything was nice and warm and tasted good. Keith had a hotdog, some cheese, pickles and french fries. He seemed to like them For dessert, I had that apple thing, a roulade and a cookie. The apple thing was a little disappointing, not horrible, but let's just say any frozen apple pie would have been better. Cookie was good Coming up later - a little walk around the ship... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldeya Posted December 17, 2013 #81 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Great review! As always! :)LOVE all the pre-cruise details! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Familygoboston Posted December 17, 2013 #82 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Wonderful pictures.Beautiful family.So looking forward to your updates If possible can you let us know if Giovanni's is open for lunch on embarkation day. Thanks so much It IS, and as Bob said it's very quiet and a great place to spend your $$, because you avoid the only time these ships are crowded (embarkation lunch), after everyone goes to their cabins at 1- you will wonder where they all went (till muster drill;)) If you are interested, I have a review with pics of food and lunch menu from embarkation day in my Allure review (linked in my sig) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinsgirl88 Posted December 17, 2013 #83 Share Posted December 17, 2013 You have such a nice looking family :D thank you so much for doing this eagerly awaiting for more! Sent from my MB886 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicman97 Posted December 18, 2013 Author #84 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Great review! As always! :)LOVE all the pre-cruise details! Thanks :) It IS, and as Bob said it's very quiet and a great place to spend your $$, because you avoid the only time these ships are crowded (embarkation lunch), after everyone goes to their cabins at 1- you will wonder where they all went (till muster drill;)) If you are interested, I have a review with pics of food and lunch menu from embarkation day in my Allure review (linked in my sig) Great tip! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicman97 Posted December 18, 2013 Author #85 Share Posted December 18, 2013 You have such a nice looking family :D thank you so much for doing this eagerly awaiting for more! Sent from my MB886 using Forums mobile app Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicman97 Posted December 18, 2013 Author #86 Share Posted December 18, 2013 First off, I'd like to thank everyone that has followed this review. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to take just a couple days off. Our dog, Dory, unexpectantly became sick overnight between Monday to Tuesday. Where she seemed perfectly fine Monday morning, on Tuesday morning she could not walk. We took her to the vet and discovered that she had developed several major problems that had developed with her pancreas, kidneys, in less than two months since she had had her last physical and blood work. At the stage she was at, treatments really weren't an option, so we had to let her leave this world. Dory (along with Nemo), traveled with us everywhere we went other then on a cruise. She came to work with us everyday too. We'll miss her a bunch and it's going to take a couple days to get over the shock. Here are a few pictures of her through the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKC08 Posted December 18, 2013 #87 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Curtis, I know I commented on your FB post about this last night. I am so sorry for your loss of your sweet girl Dory. I know personally how hard it is to lose a fur baby who is such a huge part of your family. I know that it will take some time, so no worries about getting right back to the review. I'm sure we will all be waiting here for the rest when you are able to return. I do hope that you and your family are able to enjoy your Christmas without her. I know it will be hard, so my family will be thinking of yours during this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler80 Posted December 18, 2013 #88 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Curtis, I'm so sorry to hear about your beloved Dory! Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Glad to see you, Heather, and Keith back to cruising and posting reviews. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Familygoboston Posted December 18, 2013 #89 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I know I already expressed this on FB, but we are all so sorry (especially CruisEm, who is a real animal lover) for your loss. Our pets are part of our families and we all know we will have to say goodbye, but it's never easy. Prayers for you and your family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCT61 Posted December 18, 2013 #90 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Oh wow. Im so sorry for your loss. Ive always enjoyed the portions of your reviews where you pictured your dogs. She looked like she was overflowing with personality. Im so so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisesR4me Posted December 18, 2013 #91 Share Posted December 18, 2013 So sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to face the loss of a beloved pet. Love your precious photos of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted December 18, 2013 #92 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Curtis, my thoughts are with you. Take all the time you need! We will still be here waiting on the rest when you have time to post again :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennstateman Posted December 18, 2013 #93 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Lost my 4 lb Maltese a bit back at age 9; sudden enexpected death, and it was heartbreaking. I can tell you that it DOES get better.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QTMichele Posted December 18, 2013 #94 Share Posted December 18, 2013 (edited) Thinking of and praying for you guys. I know I said it on Facebook, but I always find it helps to know that people are thinking of me during the difficult times in life. Edited December 18, 2013 by QTMichele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinsgirl88 Posted December 18, 2013 #95 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I'm so sorry I'm praying for you and your family! Sent from my MB886 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Cruz Chic Posted December 18, 2013 #96 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Curtis and family, we're sorry for your loss of Dory. Its especially hard this time of year. Little Dory has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and is in a better place. Will keep in touch on FB. :) *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeck Posted December 19, 2013 #97 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I cannot say any better what has been posted so far. I know it's tough and time will heal your wounds. Stay strong if not for yourself but for your little boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishfish Posted December 19, 2013 #98 Share Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) Curtis, I am so sorry to hear about Dory's passing. She was a real cutie. We lost our 13 year old Shepherd, Sally, in June. It's really hard to say goodbye.. I am enjoying your review and, as always, your great sense of humor. I love all the pictures of your family. Heather is as beautiful as ever and Keith is adorable. The catch-up pictures of him are great :) Edited December 19, 2013 by Fishfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoblond Posted December 19, 2013 #99 Share Posted December 19, 2013 So so sorry. We're dog lovers also (especially Chihuahuas) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves_Dogs Posted December 19, 2013 #100 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Cannot express how sorry I am at the loss of your beloved Dory. Our fur-babies are far more than just pets. I have lost a few over the years and it just never gets any easier. Take care and when ever you feel up to finishing your review we will be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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