Babycat Posted January 3, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Sometimes it's the little intangible signature things that seemingly no one else cares about that whisk me away to euphoria. They invite me to let go of my stress. The sound of the card key sliding into the door slot and the little flashing green light is but one of many for me. 1. The aforementioned card key and flashing green light. 2. The Bing of the elevators and the voice that says "Lido Deck" 3. The salt on the balcony glass 4. The winds buffeting sound 5. The faint unique way that voices echo off the balcony dividers 6. The boing sound when inserting the cards getting on and off the ship 7. The looping television programs 8. The book with all the pictures inside the staterooms 9. The flying fish 10. The hot wooden deck. Ouch! 11. The accents of the crew 12. Watching other people pose for pictures as I pass by 13. The first night at dinner, wondering where and who you'll be seated with 14. Hoping that your team of waiters will be as awesome as the last time. I absolutely cannot stand the sight of that luggage mat draped over the bed on the last day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcancruise Posted January 3, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Wow you nailed so many... how about... 15. That first glimpse of the ship 16. Your first step onboard 17. Arriving back to your room after supper and finding your room cozied for the Night. 18. Your first spoonful of warm melting chocolate cake. 19. Finding your room for the first time. 20. The feeling of being home.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted January 3, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Wow you nailed so many... how about... 15. That first glimpse of the ship 16. Your first step onboard 17. Arriving back to your room after supper and finding your room cozied for the Night. 18. Your first spoonful of warm melting chocolate cake. 19. Finding your room for the first time. 20. The feeling of being home.. Oh yeah! Those are great! The warm chocolate melting cake solidifies it. I like finding my room and opening my door for the first time too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising maniac Posted January 3, 2016 #4 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Good job!! Here's a few more. The ding, ding, ding coming from the casino. The very first lunch on the Lido deck. Seeing your first port of call as your ship docks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted January 3, 2016 #5 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Sometimes it's the little intangible signature things that seemingly no one else cares about that whisk me away to euphoria. They invite me to let go of my stress. The sound of the card key sliding into the door slot and the little flashing green light is but one of many for me. 1. The aforementioned card key and flashing green light. 2. The Bing of the elevators and the voice that says "Lido Deck" 3. The salt on the balcony glass 4. The winds buffeting sound 5. The faint unique way that voices echo off the balcony dividers 6. The boing sound when inserting the cards getting on and off the ship 7. The looping television programs 8. The book with all the pictures inside the staterooms 9. The flying fish 10. The hot wooden deck. Ouch! 11. The accents of the crew 12. Watching other people pose for pictures as I pass by 13. The first night at dinner, wondering where and who you'll be seated with 14. Hoping that your team of waiters will be as awesome as the last time. I absolutely cannot stand the sight of that luggage mat draped over the bed on the last day. You might like this link then. LOL makes me anxious for our cruise. https://sites.google.com/site/cruiseshipsounds/ . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDweller Posted January 3, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 3, 2016 1. The aforementioned card key and flashing green light. 2. The Bing of the elevators and the voice that says "Lido Deck" 3. The salt on the balcony glass 4. The winds buffeting sound 5. The faint unique way that voices echo off the balcony dividers 6. The boing sound when inserting the cards getting on and off the ship 7. The looping television programs 8. The book with all the pictures inside the staterooms 9. The flying fish 10. The hot wooden deck. Ouch! 11. The accents of the crew 12. Watching other people pose for pictures as I pass by 13. The first night at dinner, wondering where and who you'll be seated with 14. Hoping that your team of waiters will be as awesome as the last time. I absolutely cannot stand the sight of that luggage mat draped over the bed on the last day. We haven't experienced any of these things....................soon! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted January 3, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Good job!!Here's a few more. The ding, ding, ding coming from the casino. The very first lunch on the Lido deck. Seeing your first port of call as your ship docks. Ahh. The ambient sounds of the casino! I agree. Seeing the first port is a good one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin 4 Ever Posted January 3, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I even enjoy The announcements by the cruise director. Looking through the fun times on the first night Going through the faster to the fun lanes to check in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singbluesilver1 Posted January 3, 2016 #9 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Great thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsixteencruisers Posted January 3, 2016 #10 Share Posted January 3, 2016 All these things, make me smile!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WPTNGirl Posted January 3, 2016 #11 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Getting far enough from land to see the change in the ocean color to the beautiful deep navy blue. Having a balcony room on the Lido Deck (so convenient) Letting the ship rock me to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indytraveler83 Posted January 3, 2016 #12 Share Posted January 3, 2016 How about: •That first staff member to offer you a drink •The ships horn as it departs the very first port •Seeing your S&S card for the first time •The sense of relief when your luggage arrives at your stateroom •Waking up on the first sea day to see nothing but open ocean around you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nydney1 Posted January 3, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 3, 2016 How about reading your first Fun Times of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funinthesun1964 Posted January 3, 2016 #14 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Tasting the first drink you get when you board The first evening dinner in the dining room, and meeting your waiters for the week. Getting your S&S card "punched" at Guest Services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferfoodle Posted January 3, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 3, 2016 How about the bathroom: 1. stepping over the lip into the bathroom 2. the powerful "whoosh" sound when you flush 3. that shower curtain - enough said Using the bathroom at home is usually my 1st trigger of how bad I miss the cruise ship. Well that and having to cook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyglow2008 Posted January 3, 2016 #16 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Only being on 2 cruises, last one in '97, I would say: Not really being familiar with how thinks work on a cruise and what to expect, then having most of things being a pleasant surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bases5 Posted January 3, 2016 #17 Share Posted January 3, 2016 998 Finding your muster station :( 999 The Safety Drill :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelledge Posted January 3, 2016 #18 Share Posted January 3, 2016 How every boat seems to smell like fresh paint new carpet. I can't paint anything without thinking about cruising now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted January 3, 2016 #19 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Tried to quote post #12 but failed. So Hi Indy -- The ship's horn as leaving port sends a chill down my back. However, if you happen to be standing forward under the horn, it will scare the dickens out of you that first time. Lesson learned. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshabear Posted January 3, 2016 #20 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Adios Miami, Hello FUN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDraw Posted January 3, 2016 #21 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Tried to quote post #12 but failed. So Hi Indy -- The ship's horn as leaving port sends a chill down my back. However, if you happen to be standing forward under the horn, it will scare the dickens out of you that first time. Lesson learned. :D Where is that horn located? I'd rather not start my cruise with a heart attack as the dickens is exploding from my body. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewMuch Posted January 3, 2016 #22 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Unpacking my bags and putting things in drawers, instead of living out of the suitcase. Means I'm going to be here awhile! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O2Cool Posted January 3, 2016 #23 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Watching the ship's wake unroll like a turquoise ribbon across the cobalt of the ocean!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebosn1 Posted January 3, 2016 #24 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Sometimes it's the little intangible signature things that seemingly no one else cares about that whisk me away to euphoria. They invite me to let go of my stress. The sound of the card key sliding into the door slot and the little flashing green light is but one of many for me. 1. The aforementioned card key and flashing green light. 2. The Bing of the elevators and the voice that says "Lido Deck" 3. The salt on the balcony glass 4. The winds buffeting sound 5. The faint unique way that voices echo off the balcony dividers 6. The boing sound when inserting the cards getting on and off the ship 7. The looping television programs 8. The book with all the pictures inside the staterooms 9. The flying fish 10. The hot wooden deck. Ouch! 11. The accents of the crew 12. Watching other people pose for pictures as I pass by 13. The first night at dinner, wondering where and who you'll be seated with 14. Hoping that your team of waiters will be as awesome as the last time. I absolutely cannot stand the sight of that luggage mat draped over the bed on the last day. Those are ALL wonderful and we all have others we could add, like the servers on the pool deck trying to get your business for the whole cruise, or meeting the cabin steward. This a great post, and it is wonderfully refreshing because each of the things we list as a "little thing" that reminds us where we are and how much fun we can have, I have seen nearly everyone as a complaint in other posts. How sad is that? Thanks for your post, and I agree with every on of the little things you and the others have listed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8335GOULR Posted January 3, 2016 #25 Share Posted January 3, 2016 The warm deck boards under my feet; Wearing flip flops and summery clothes every day; Dressing for elegant night; Posing for photos; Looking for your photos in the photo gallery; The comedy club; Martini tasting; Fruity rum drinks; Discovering new places; Making new friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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