wrigley80 Posted January 6, 2016 Author #201 Share Posted January 6, 2016 So on the cruise I brought my dad's KREWE of NOLA KRUISERS t-shirt because I want to make a memorial quilt out of a lot of his cruising t-shirts. I decided that with his KREWE shirt I wanted everyone to write a message to my dad. I brought some Sharpie markers from home. This turned out to be a great idea and great tribute to my dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 6, 2016 Author #202 Share Posted January 6, 2016 So after our meet and greet I headed up to Lido Deck to get some lunch...I decided to eat from the Deli today. Serenity Deck was busy and I don't see too many chair hogs A sight that just never gets old when you are cruising.....one of these days I am going to book a cruise with an AFT facing balcony just so that I can stare at this for the whole cruise No PEDRO......don't jump :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 6, 2016 Author #203 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Brianna, I seriously had thought about booking this cruise when you posted your last review to try out my first solo cruise. I have been playing around with the idea of a solo cruise for quite awhile now. Everytime I read gapearls reviews I want to do it, except I only have 1/3 of the energy that girl has! I posted on your Facebook when your dad passed, but wanted to send my condolences but wanted to send my sympathies via cruise critic post. I've also been thinking a lot about you guys since (I hope this doesn't come across totally creepy, but you will see why at the end of my post).:o:o I love/loved reading your reviews of the cruises you took with your dad. What a special relationship you guys have. My mother and I bonded a lot during our cruises together as well. It lets you get away from the everyday mundane and enjoy each others company, doesn't it? I was newly mourning the sudden loss of my mom when your dad passed, so I felt so much more raw emotion connected to your pain. I look forward to the rest of your reviews. I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I remember looking at your photos of the Alaskan Cruise. It is so great that you have those memories of that last cruise together....it is one that I know you will never forget. I would have loved to have you cruising with me. You would love my KREWE. You are welcome to join us anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 6, 2016 Author #204 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Great, thanks so much, that sounds really convenient (and perhaps a little dangerous!) I read somewhere that Elation is no longer offering lobster on the formal night regular menu. Is that true? (I'm really hoping it's not!) It may have been dangerous...especially for us but oh well. That's what the Cheers package is for. And unfortunately that is correct no lobster on the formal night menu. But this is not just on the Elation....that is on all cruises less than 6 days. You can still order lobster from the Steakhouse Selections menu for a $20.00 upcharge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 6, 2016 Author #205 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Deck 11 AFT....the Sports Deck. The pool back here was empty for our whole cruise Oh that is a beautiful sight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 6, 2016 Author #206 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 6, 2016 Author #207 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Love the Fun Ships Whale Tail I'm givin her all she's got Captain :p :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 6, 2016 Author #208 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I spy Laura and Stu at the Atrium Bar....they beat me there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 6, 2016 Author #209 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I made my way back to the Atrium bar....no big shocker there :p Choi....another of our favorite bartenders Apparently Stu and Laura were trying to look sophisticated with their martinis :p PEDRO wanted my vodka and cranberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 6, 2016 Author #210 Share Posted January 6, 2016 So you know when you drink....and I mean drink a lot you start to do some stuff that you may regret later. Well this is where Josh starts to think maybe I shouldn't have had that extra Long Island :eek: We decided to head up to Lido because Stu wanted to grab a bite to hold him over till dinner. We never knew that we were going to get a show too. For anyone who was on the Elation on December 7th sailing and happened to be on Lido Deck at approximately 3:30 in the afternoon on December 8th you got guys a show and hopefully you got it on video because I know I did. It was too good to pass up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 6, 2016 Author #211 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted January 6, 2016 #212 Share Posted January 6, 2016 LOL....and more LOL...loving your review. re, "Pedro, don't jump"!....Why would he want to jump when he is hanging out with such a fun bunch like you folks:). I like your favorite drinks too. Twilight zone and the Cruiser are two of my faves. I discovered the mango swirl on my last cruise, and that one has joined my list now too.:D Really enjoying your review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 6, 2016 Author #213 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Keep in mind I was taking pictures and video of Josh but I could not stop laughing. I was laughing so hard I was crying. Laura got a 5 minute video that is just EPIC This is why I love him....he is so silly. And he loves making people laugh After Josh's performance on Lido Deck I will never listen to "Raining Men" the same way again :eek: :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 6, 2016 Author #214 Share Posted January 6, 2016 LOL....and more LOL...loving your review. re, "Pedro, don't jump"!....Why would he want to jump when he is hanging out with such a fun bunch like you folks:). I like your favorite drinks too. Twilight zone and the Cruiser are two of my faves. I discovered the mango swirl on my last cruise, and that one has joined my list now too.:D Really enjoying your review! Thank You. Laura said put Pedro up on the railing....I told her if he falls "you're going to get him" :p And yeah we are a pretty fun group to cruise with. Mango Swirl....I'm guessing that is Pina Colada and Mango. I will have to try that later this month on the Dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 6, 2016 Author #215 Share Posted January 6, 2016 After Josh's performance on the Lido Deck we all decided to head back to our cabins and get ready for formal night dinner. Now normally my idea of formal night is a t-shirt and shorts but I can clean up when I need to Me and Aunt Barb Me, Dana, and Sam. It is kinda hard to see in this picture but PEDRO was even dressed up for formal night. He had a top hat, black shoes, and most importantly a bow tie on. Gotta keep it formal :p I guess I had fruit at dinner :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 6, 2016 Author #216 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I had dinner tonight with Marky, Josh, and Stu. Laura didn't stay through dinner....she wasn't feeling too well so she called it an early night Oh there's a good picture with PEDRO's formal wear. He is one bad ole chicken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 6, 2016 Author #217 Share Posted January 6, 2016 So that ends day #2 onboard the Carnival Elation. Maybe not as much craziness as what we had on day #1 but just wait until you see what we did on day #3 in Cozumel. Oh poor Edwin at Mr. Sanchos will NEVER be the same :eek: :p :) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastcoastbaby Posted January 6, 2016 #218 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Gotta Love the CHEERS package! It was avaliable on my last cruise , Jan2013 :) most days I only made it to 7 -8 but very spaced out. I was also traveling with friends and my then 4 year old son. I just moved from Pennsylvania to Flordia, Im about 20-30 mins from JAX port.. I believe. I cant wait to cruise moRe since almost all ports are drivable :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachesncream4u Posted January 6, 2016 #219 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Y'all look like a blast to cruise with! Hopefully one day we will be on the same cruise so I can meet you! I love all the pics and oh goodness Josh is such a fun character. I bet there is never a dull moment with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyfuncruise Posted January 6, 2016 #220 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I just love your reviews! I'm sorry about your dad but I know he is laughing as he was watching over you and the Krewe. Keep the review coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 7, 2016 Author #221 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Gotta Love the CHEERS package! It was avaliable on my last cruise , Jan2013 :) most days I only made it to 7 -8 but very spaced out. I was also traveling with friends and my then 4 year old son. I just moved from Pennsylvania to Flordia, Im about 20-30 mins from JAX port.. I believe. I cant wait to cruise moRe since almost all ports are drivable :) It was my first time getting Cheers but definitely not my last. We spaced out drinks out too...and stayed up late to get to our 15 limit [emoji12] I have been thinking of moving to Florida for awhile now. I've had a few interviews there. I just have to find work there. If I lived in Florida it would be hard not to be on a cruise every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 7, 2016 Author #222 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Y'all look like a blast to cruise with! Hopefully one day we will be on the same cruise so I can meet you! I love all the pics and oh goodness Josh is such a fun character. I bet there is never a dull moment with him. Would love to cruise with ya. It is so much fun to cruise with the KREWE. It's definitely a group of people who like to have a great time. And oh don't even get me started on Josh [emoji23][emoji23] he definitely kept me laughing. Everyone needs to have a best friend like him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 7, 2016 Author #223 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I just love your reviews! I'm sorry about your dad but I know he is laughing as he was watching over you and the Krewe. Keep the review coming. Thanks so much. I definitely have a very special guardian angel looking over me everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandbrich Posted January 7, 2016 #224 Share Posted January 7, 2016 So sorry to hear about your dad. Love reading your reviews. And what great friends you have! Hugs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted January 7, 2016 Author #225 Share Posted January 7, 2016 So sorry to hear about your dad. Love reading your reviews. And what great friends you have! Hugs!! Thank you. And yes I have truly been blessed with some amazing friends. They have been my support system through this journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now