UFLaw Posted November 18, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Good morning. We are about to board the IOS for a 5 night cruise. A little background, we have been on the IOS three times before and we love the ship. We have done a previous spring break and a Thanksgiving cruise. I did a live NCL Escape review last Spring Break. For this one, my DW and I are bringing our children (DS 13, DD 13 and DS 12). Also tagging along are my nieces (DN 17,DN14) and my nephew (DNp13). So yes if you are keeping count that is 6 kids between 12&17 and 2 adults. God save us!!! I will be attempting to stay live and post as much as I can and yet enjoy the time. So I will probably be intermittent. Please ask any questions and I’ll do my best to answer. Last: Go Gators!!!! Bring on Chip Kelly!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFLaw Posted November 18, 2017 Author #2 Share Posted November 18, 2017 First stop for me? The airport to pick up my nephew at the airport! Oops, supposed to land at 9:45. Now 9:25. Book it Danno!!! Not only did we have to “Pull an OJ” and sprint through the airport to get him, but we zoomed in valet parked, ran to the SW airlines desk, begged for a gate pass quick, slide down the bannister to security, and talk TSA into letting us bust the line. But we got to the gate just as the first passengers disembarked. First stop for DW? An emergency orthodontist appointment for a broken bracket on my nieces braces. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFLaw Posted November 18, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Next stop???? Our tradition of hitting the best breakfast place in Fort Lauderdale!!! Foxy Browns!!!! S’mores waffles Carrot cake pancakes Chicken and Waffles! Hands down an amazing place that we wait till cruise time to visit. Be Nice!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethelfleda Posted November 18, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Following along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted November 18, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 18, 2017 What a great start!!!! Looking forward to this. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted November 18, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Great start! Can't wait to hear more. Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfoot Posted November 18, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Go Gators!!!!! Tagging along for the adventures. I'll say a silent prayer for everyone that no one gets toss overboard with 6 kids all under 17 ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFLaw Posted November 18, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Wow! Checking in to Pier 29 sucks!!! No garage! Long line. Old school. Lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFLaw Posted November 18, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Now this is how you start your cruise!!! The frozen mojito!!! Bolero is always a favorite. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted November 18, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Bolero's is our fav also!!!! Cocktails before dinner EVERY night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted November 18, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 18, 2017 We're on board the Indy as well. I think we might have seen you in Boleros Sent from my XT1032 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFLaw Posted November 18, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I surprised my wife for our anniversary!!! The suite life..... Ahhhhh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFLaw Posted November 18, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Wanted to give a shout out to all the staff thus far. Great people! Felix the concierge is awesome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roofire Posted November 18, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Following! Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFLaw Posted November 19, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Hello all. We just did our own personal sail away party on our balcony. Great way to spend leaving from beautiful Fort Lauderdale. Family Selfie Fort Lauderdale at sunset Awesome Balcony in the suite. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFLaw Posted November 19, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted November 19, 2017 The concierge club is great. Fantastic appetizers. Perfect way to start the evening. We informed the kids no entry without an adult. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFLaw Posted November 19, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Sorry for the delay. Internet has been awful. Last night we enjoyed dinner at Giovanni’s. It was fantastic to actually converse with the kids. No internet for them rocks!!! They served a ton of appetizers and then brought the entrees. As usual way too much food. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFLaw Posted November 19, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted November 19, 2017 This morning we enjoyed breakfast at Chops because staying in the suite. However we discovered that we can get the exact same thing in the room so we are doing that tomorrow morning. The salmon omelet was good however the potatoes were very dry. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFLaw Posted November 19, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Beautiful weather today. The seas are only running at 2-3 feet and super calm. Sunny and 79 degrees. Pool area not too busy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 20, 2017 #20 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Very nice photos! Following along. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jilluh Posted November 20, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Nice! I will be boarding with my mom on November 23rd - really wondering if the ship will be decorated for Christmas. Also saw somewhere that someone said no steel drums by the pool anymore?! If that's true, I'll be very sad! Have you noticed this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deconnor Posted November 20, 2017 #22 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Following. Have fun. Going on it next Thanksgiving. Can't wait to see pics and reviews. TY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clochette Posted November 20, 2017 #23 Share Posted November 20, 2017 wow 6 kids, cant wait to read more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted November 20, 2017 #24 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Nice! I will be boarding with my mom on November 23rd - really wondering if the ship will be decorated for Christmas. Also saw somewhere that someone said no steel drums by the pool anymore?! If that's true, I'll be very sad! Have you noticed this? I haven't seen a steel drum on a ship in quite a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFLaw Posted November 20, 2017 Author #25 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Sorry but no steel drums. I do love those. They had a mediocre reggae band playing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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