janetmojo Posted September 26, 2018 #126 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Don't worry, l won't do shots without you...probably won't do shots without you. #allthepatron Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsred2 Posted September 27, 2018 Author #127 Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) Just finished up my last minute packing. I swear that every time I cruise that the next time "I'm just going to pack the essentials." But yet again, I debated whether I needed a whole suitcase for shoes and bathing suits. Of course I do!!! Edited September 27, 2018 by amsred2 mispelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cel_cruise Posted September 27, 2018 #128 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Just finished up my last minute packing. I swear that every time I cruise that the next time "I'm just going to pack the essentials." But yet again, I debated whether I needed a whole suitcase for shoes and bathing suits. Of course I do!!! For your live review you should take a photo of all the shoes in your room and then how many you wear...it will help you decide for next time! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangzoom6877 Posted September 27, 2018 #129 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Just finished up my last minute packing. I swear that every time I cruise that the next time "I'm just going to pack the essentials." But yet again, I debated whether I needed a whole suitcase for shoes and bathing suits. Of course I do!!! I do the same for every vacation! But I’m getting a little better lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetmojo Posted September 28, 2018 #130 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Just finished up my last minute packing. I swear that every time I cruise that the next time "I'm just going to pack the essentials." But yet again, I debated whether I needed a whole suitcase for shoes and bathing suits. Of course I do!!! #jealous I haven't even started getting clothes out to pack. Working on laundry during my last day of work. So much to do!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueandkent Posted September 28, 2018 #131 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Not challenging you, I'm genuinely interested. If you book with a Travel Agent for a Princess cruise, you can manipulate your booking yourself on their website and do the things you mention like prepay gratuities, purchase specialty dining, drink packages, excursions, etc? With RCI, that's certainly doable like ryano states, but you need to book yourself directly with RCI, which is what we do. Nothing wrong with TA's as there are lots of wonderful ones out there, but you lose control of that and always have to work through a "middle man", not something I want to bother with. Dan Yes, even using a TA with Princess you can do pretty much everything still online yourself. We always use our TA as he does get us better pricing than direct with the cruise line, sometimes it’s only like $100 but hey it’s better in my pocket. We sailed NCL last year (never again!) and I remember being able to do all I wanted on their website too which included prepaying gratuities, buying onboard credit etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accio_7 Posted September 28, 2018 #132 Share Posted September 28, 2018 #jealous I haven't even started getting clothes out to pack. Working on laundry during my last day of work. So much to do!! It only just occurred to me at this very moment that you and amsred2 are on the same cruise, I am officially a moron :'):'):') I hope you two meet in person, that would be an awesome CC experience :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted September 28, 2018 #133 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Awww!! So excited for your family! Your momma would be so proud of how you all have carried her enthusiasm of cruising to the next level! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbjohns0n Posted September 28, 2018 #134 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I too am enjoying your posts and love your style of writing. I am also a planner and my favorite part is the actual planning. We will be on the Allure on May 5th with this itinerary. We have been on the Independence of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas, but not the size of this ship. My concern is that you never see the water unless you are on the pool deck unlike other ships. It's almost like a mall. Either way I am still very excited. In regards to the alcohol package did you just get your pricing by logging into the site with your conf # and that is the price they gave you or are the sending you emails with deals? I heard that on Black Friday they offer deals on the package. I hope you have a wonderful time and cannot wait to read it! I am truly sorry about your Mom, it was a touching story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetmojo Posted September 28, 2018 #135 Share Posted September 28, 2018 It only just occurred to me at this very moment that you and amsred2 are on the same cruise, I am officially a moron :'):'):') I hope you two meet in person, that would be an awesome CC experience :) Yes it will be fun to compare them right? Oh we will def meet, we’ve had a super active group chatting pre cruise and a few events planned! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mkcurran Posted September 28, 2018 #136 Share Posted September 28, 2018 MORAL OF THE STORY Live for today! Laugh, Play, Love! Tomorrow is never promised! :loudcry:Darn onion cutting ninjas...I fell you. One of the last things I did with my mom before she passed this year was go cruising together. We're repeating the cruise with the kids for the same reason....memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Researcher Posted September 28, 2018 #137 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I too am enjoying your posts and love your style of writing. I am also a planner and my favorite part is the actual planning. We will be on the Allure on May 5th with this itinerary. We have been on the Independence of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas, but not the size of this ship. My concern is that you never see the water unless you are on the pool deck unlike other ships. It's almost like a mall. Either way I am still very excited. In regards to the alcohol package did you just get your pricing by logging into the site with your conf # and that is the price they gave you or are the sending you emails with deals? I heard that on Black Friday they offer deals on the package. I hope you have a wonderful time and cannot wait to read it! I am truly sorry about your Mom, it was a touching story! At least you are prepared for the lack of views versus the freedom class ships. You are absolutely correct, it is one of the big negatives that we had with the Oasis class. However, the oasis class has a ton of other stuff to offer as well. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted September 29, 2018 #138 Share Posted September 29, 2018 At least you are prepared for the lack of views versus the freedom class ships. You are absolutely correct, it is one of the big negatives that we had with the Oasis class. However, the oasis class has a ton of other stuff to offer as well. Dan People used to complain about the lack of ocean views from Freedom and Voyager class ships too until Oasis came around. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsred2 Posted September 29, 2018 Author #139 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Waiting to board! Live review ...T minus 5 hours. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viszlaowner Posted September 29, 2018 #140 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Have a great time! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokomo_Man Posted September 29, 2018 #141 Share Posted September 29, 2018 You asked... Per the dictionary, a Dilly is - "an excellent example of a particular type of person or thing." "that's a dilly of a breakfast recipe" "That's a dilly of a cruise" And if you have a dilly of a cruise, then why wouldn't you want two... or three. So, I hope you have a dilly dilly of a cruise. Come on everybody... lets send her off with a "dilly dilly" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joand452 Posted September 29, 2018 #142 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Happy Sailing! Looking forward to cruising with you! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann2 Posted September 29, 2018 #143 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I remember listening to a record of Lavender Blue Dilly Dilly as a child. The old wind up record player. Before Disney. This one from the 50s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy1013 Posted September 29, 2018 #144 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Enjoy your cruise! Looking forward to reading more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted September 29, 2018 #145 Share Posted September 29, 2018 WOO HOO! Looking good! Living vicariously thru you this week--Allure was our fav ship/cruise! Will help keep me going until December...3 months to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Researcher Posted September 29, 2018 #146 Share Posted September 29, 2018 People used to complain about the lack of ocean views from Freedom and Voyager class ships too until Oasis came around. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Forums mobile app Funny, yeah I guess it's all relative. :) OP, have a great cruise!!!! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsred2 Posted September 29, 2018 Author #147 Share Posted September 29, 2018 So much to write about...so little time! For those of you following along, I have decided to post pictures during the day with my phone. Since it's much easier for my olf fashioned sensibility to type on my laptop, and you know my musings can be lengthy, I will recap each evening. For now...Dilly Dilly. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetmojo Posted September 29, 2018 #148 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I forget where you guys are staying? Just updated my thread as well. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsred2 Posted September 29, 2018 Author #149 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I forget where you guys are staying? Just updated my thread as well. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk At Rodeway Inn. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetmojo Posted September 29, 2018 #150 Share Posted September 29, 2018 At Rodeway Inn. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Woot see you at 8 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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