Trainman-2 Posted January 10, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I am posting from the Embassy Suites in Fort Lauderdale where is is sunny and 83 degrees! We board the Allure of the Seas tomorrow morning. Tonight our friends Kathie (Aboat1) and Jack will meet us here in the hotel and join us for the cruise. Tomorrow my Daughter, Ally, and Grand Daughter, Lyric, will meet us on the ship. Lyric is 6 and it will be her first cruise! We have a two room suite with a semi private balcony and two queen size beds. The hotel is expensive but really nice. Here are a few photos. Our Balcony and the view The Atrium The Pool and Fish Pond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted January 10, 2015 Author #2 Share Posted January 10, 2015 We stopped on the way down at a Waffle House for Breakfast. They whip up their eggs in a milk shake machine which makes their omelettes really light and fluffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves_Dogs Posted January 10, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 10, 2015 YAY!!! The live thread I have been waiting for! Glad you made it safely to Lauderdale. Can't for for you to board tomorrow. Have a great evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scopewest Posted January 10, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Wonderful, another Trainman-2 review! Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted January 10, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Lyric is going to be so excited can not wait to hear about trip have a great week! Thank you for live post Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystaken Posted January 10, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 10, 2015 We stopped on the way down at a Waffle House for Breakfast. They whip up their eggs in a milk shake machine which makes their omelettes really light and fluffy. I'm following. What a great time for a virtual cruise! I usually stay at Embassy Suites, too. There's a great little inexpensive Italian restaurant right down from the Publix behind the hotel. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buncobabe Posted January 10, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 10, 2015 We will be on the Allure in just 2 weeks. I can't wait to follow along and hear about your trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joand452 Posted January 10, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Can't wait to set sail with you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted January 10, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Those of you who have met me and asked me if I have kids have always received the same answer: "Not To My Knowledge" (I was a bit wild in my youth) So where, all of a sudden, did Ally and Lyric come from? Many, many years ago, when I was teaching Science in a Junior High School, I had Ally as a Student. When Face Book started up we re-connected and since have become very close. I am now part Best Friend, Confidant, and Adviser to Ally and to Lyric both Judith and I are now Grandpa and Grandma. Ally is Home Schooling Lyric who, at age 6, is now doing 3rd grade level work. Judith and I are very proud of them both and are slowly getting used to being called Grandpa and Grandma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPCRUISER2 Posted January 10, 2015 #10 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Another Trainman-2 Trip and Review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donamae Posted January 10, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 10, 2015 LOVE the Ally and Lyric story, and it is so typical of you, Jim, and what a giving and loving person you are. (Feeling a bit teary here) Anyway.....on with the cruise, so excited!!! xxx dm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctop59 Posted January 10, 2015 #12 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I will be tagging along for your cruise as usual (I usually don't post though), but can't wait to see it through Lyric's view. It's like taking a kid to Disney for the first time, so exciting! I also follow you daily and will miss the animals this week. I love your daily updates about your farm. It is really looking nice. Bon Voyage and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsygal08 Posted January 10, 2015 #13 Share Posted January 10, 2015 We are so ready to sail!! Can't wait to see you...see ya soon! Ally & Lyric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h20cruzer Posted January 10, 2015 #14 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Looking so forward to your review. I will be doing the TA in October on the Allure with my family. I love that you post a lot of pictures. Have a great cruise!!!! Norma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbylook Posted January 10, 2015 #15 Share Posted January 10, 2015 We're here!! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisinghawg Posted January 10, 2015 #16 Share Posted January 10, 2015 signing in neighbor, look forward to the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslaabs Posted January 10, 2015 #17 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I'm following along. We are doing this cruise in March so I'm anxious to read about it. Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamer976 Posted January 10, 2015 #18 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hello Jim & Judith :). So glad to see you made it safely. I'll be grabbing a beverage to watch along with many others, tomorrow on the webcam. Wishing you great weather and calm seas!:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cru1s1ng2009 Posted January 10, 2015 #19 Share Posted January 10, 2015 great backstory! Two lucky girls. enjoy the cruise, cant wait for the posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted January 10, 2015 #20 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Trainman, I'm going to come along for the ride. As usual, great photographs to help tell your story! Bon Voyage tomorrow, Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted January 10, 2015 #21 Share Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) Mystaken, Are you talking about http://www.bravoitaliano.com Another great place to eat is the Bimini Boatyard bar and grill http://www.biminiboatyard.com Hope you have a great cruise Jim & Judith I am heading to Fort Lauderdale Monday for a 5 day on the Liberty Cheers, Edited January 10, 2015 by Highlander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loungelady55 Posted January 10, 2015 #22 Share Posted January 10, 2015 And along for the ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxatsea Posted January 11, 2015 #23 Share Posted January 11, 2015 When you first talked about taking this cruise, I wrote it on my calendar so I wouldn't miss it. So glad to see you back here with another Trainman and Judith review! And your family has grown, what a nice story! Happy Cruising to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drarill Posted January 11, 2015 #24 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Happy cruising Trainman & Judith!! Looking forward to your live review!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsbuff16 Posted January 11, 2015 #25 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Looking forward to reading more of your cruise review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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