TEXAS CRUISERS

[GRinTyler]

Hello Fellow Texans
We are leaving soon to be on the Spirit,
southbound Whittier Alaska to Vancouver. Very
excited, packed and ready. Already looking
for a cruise to book for late 2005.
Lived in Cedar Hill for 12 years and now we
live near Tyler.
Jan

[MrNobody]

GRinTyler...We TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES ON THE CC BOARD!!!!

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[MrNobody]

GRinTyler...We have TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES ON THE CC BOARD!!!!

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[MrNobody]

GRinTyler...We have never

[MrNobody]

RANDYKAYE...Is this yall's first cruise? You will be leaving the day after we return but we are on the Elation. Hope yall have a great time. GRinTyler...have yall cruised to Alaska before? We have only cruised the three different Caribbean routes out of Miami, San Juan, New Orleans, and Galveston. I'm trying to talk my girlfriend into an Alaskan cruise. I know where Tyler and Palestine are but where is Cedar Hill?

[jnnifer01]

Pirateover40, my brother in law is an aggie and we've attended a few games with him, but I don't recall anyone using "howdy" during my visits. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

[jnnifer01]

I forgot to mention that besides my brother in law, 2 of our groomsmen (good friends of DH) from our wedding graduated from A&M and they don't use "Howdy" either. Maybe they were all left out of the "howdy" clique.

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Explorer of the Seas
(Royal Suite) 4/17/05, 7 Day Eastern Caribbean (2nd Anniversary)

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Carnival Ecstasy 12/13/04, 5 Day Mexican Caribbean


Carnival Pride
(Category 11) 4/25/04, 7 day Mexican Riviera (1 year Anniversary!)
Carnival Conquest
(Category 12)4/27/03,7 Day Western Caribbean(Honeymoon & 1st cruise)

[MrNobody]

jnnifer01...HOWDY! how's your mama 'n them?

[randykaye]

Hey, we are first time cruisers! so excited, kinda nervous. I tend to get carsick sometimes, so worried about gettSoing seasick.
so I made and appt to get an rx for the patch. But now I have read that the patch makes some people sick,so we'll see. I have read about and seen pictures from and Alaska cruise that the dr I work for took 2 years ago. Absolutely beautiful pictures. I am suprised ya know where P-Town is !! most people don't, Cedar hill you asked? It is south of here, South of the metroplex past I-20. kinda near De Soto, hope that helps. Any good advise for us newbies here! I am driving my husb. crazy with all my questions! we are going to Coz. and Calica/playa on the celebration, can't wait!thanks for your help,and nice to meet ya!

[DreadPirateRobert]

jnnifer,
My son is a cadet and when visiting we spend most of our time around the Corps. That may be why we hear "Howdy" all the time.
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[MrNobody]

...and NEVER admit you've got an Aggie in the family. My son, his new wife, my nephew, and his new wife recently graduated from there. But we act like it didnt happen and we never bring it up. Oh yeah, I just did [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

[KateCruzr]

I am a fellow Texan too! We do say "Howdy" here in SE Tx, but it comes out more like "hydee" lol

We are sailing on the Ecstasy Oct 28th.

Can't wait!!!

Katie

[GRinTyler]

Yes Cedar Hill is just south of Dallas, between
Duncanville and Desoto. It really started growing just after we moved.
This is our first cruise and we thought Alaska
would be a good choice. We plan to do the White Pass RR, Mendenhall glacier, and maybe
a flighttour in Ketchikan.
Would like to do Mexican Riviera late 2005,
does anyone have info on this?

[MrNobody]

randykaye... go to the ports of call thread and there is lots of good advice on what to do and not to do it Cozumel. There are people there much more knowledgeable than me. I dont know about the seasickness patches either 'cause I've never been sea sick. But if you get car sick then the patch might not be a bad idea. I hope this helps a little. KateCruz...how are you going to wait until October 28th after being on these boards? We're sailing on 7/18 and I think I got on them too soon. It definitely gives you the cruise bug.

[jnnifer01]

LOL [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
We're from East Tx (Longview) and instead of "howdy" it's "hi" but comes out more like "ha" (or something to that effect). It's incredible how Texas is so big that we have our own accents for different areas. I also have family in west tx and they sound totally different from us. These Californians seem to like my accent- they think it's "cute" [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]
We'll be back in Texas in December. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Randykaye, you should be fine with Bonine. I'm prone to getting motion sickness and it works well for me on cruises. Do you live near the lake in Palestine?

[camreesmom]

Randykaye, I get motion sickness very easily and the bonine worked great for me. I didn't have any problems with drowsiness or even with drinking alcohol. Another couple that was with us used the patch and both of them complained of blurry vision. So much so that they had to take out their contacts. That lasted about a day.

Back long, long ago (mid '80's), we went to Aggie Fish Camp in Palestine. Gig 'em Ags!

Julie

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Fantasy 12/03
Splendour of the Seas 3/04

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Grand Princess 11/04

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Ecstasy 7/05

[TexasAlexus]

randykaye, Katecruzr and GRinTyler..welcome to the boards. Glad you found us! We had a local meet and mingle night for cruise critic members at Rawlings sports bar at the Ballpark in Arlington Saturday night. It's a shame you weren't on the boards yet, but keep an eye on the boards for the next one, probably in a few months. We have a fun time when we get together and it's great to meet other people who love to cruise. Co-workers, family and friends don't always relate to our cruise obsession, but fellow cruise critic members do. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] randykaye, we also live in Fort Worth. We sailed on the Celebration in January and loved it. The staff is excellent and the ship is lovely, small but lovely. You are in for a wonderful time, but I strongly suggest that you do take medication if you tend to get motion sickness, because the first night sailing out of Galveston is rough and many people on our sailing were not feeling too well. I have read before that people who have difficulty with motion sickness will start taking their medication before they even board the ship. Also be sure to eat often.Our tablemate got very ill because she had not eaten for many hours. She did not realize being a first time cruiser that there were places on the ship where she could get food (including free room service available anytime), so she waited to eat until late seating dinner. Any questions you have about the Celebration... let know. Best of luck in planning your cruise.

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[DreadPirateRobert]

Regarding motion sickness, I used the wrist bands one time on a trip in the Pacific and I think they helped. The thing which helps me the most is to stay busy and not focus on the motion of the ship.
The first few hours out of Galveston have been known to be a little rocky. By the time you wake the next morning it is usually beautiful.

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Jubilee Sept 2002
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Jubilee Sept 2003

[randykaye]

jnnifer01- Hi! we actually don't live in Palestine anymore, but both of our familes still all live there so we do go home alot. My husb family lives in town, and my family lives right outside of palestine a little bity community of Montalba! But after we got married we moved here to Fort Worth, and we like it much better here. So much more to do! I can't believe there are so many of us Texans! For the Bonine, Is it a patch or a pill? do ya need an Rx for it? Which do you think would be better, the pill or patch, thanks so much!

[MrNobody]

randykaye...Does Ft.Worth ever cross your mind? [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] seriously though, a bunch of us guys from austin and the surrounding hill country went deep see fishing recently. My friend got some kind of patch for seasickness and I think it was Bonine. He had to go to a doctor and get a prescription. He passed them out to some of the other guys. They each put one behind one of their ears. Seemed to help them. I have seen them on many, many people on various cruises we have been on and they all look like they are having a great time. How are things at Billy Bob's and The White Elephant in the Stockyards these days?

[oldmedic]

randykaye,
Bonine is available over the counter. Scopalamine is the patch and requires a prescription. be careful about sharing the patch with others as this is a medication and does have some contraindications to its use.
Stop using scopolamine topical and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use scopolamine topical and talk to your doctor if you experience drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; restlessness, excitation, nervousness, or insomnia; blurred vision; dizziness; decreased appetite, nausea, or vomiting; difficulty urinating; or an irregular or fast heartbeat.

Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, and poor coordination have been reported when treatment that has lasted more than 3 days is discontinued. If you use scopolamine topical for more than 3 days, be aware that these side effects may occur when you stop.


Precautions


Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Scopolamine topical may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities.

Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are using scopolamine topical.


Overdose


Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a scopolamine topical overdose include drowsiness, dizziness, agitation, excitability, seizures or convulsions, hallucinations, and death.


Notes


Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, liver disease, an enlarged prostate, difficulty urinating, bladder problems, or glaucoma.

Scopolamine topical is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether scopolamine topical will harm an unborn baby. Do not use scopolamine topical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether scopolamine topical passes into breast milk. Do not use scopolamine topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Scopolamine topical is not recommended for use by children. Children are much more sensitive to the side effects of scopolamine [I]The above information is strictly that, information and is not intended to be used as medical advice. if you have any questions about this or any meds you might be taking contact your dr. or healthcare professional.[/I]
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[jnnifer01]

Randykaye, I love the DFW area & am looking forward to returning this winter (for a short spell). Bonine can be found at any pharmacy- I usually get it at Target. If you can't find it on the shelf, ask the pharmacist, sometimes they keep it behind the counter. It's in a blue box and it's raspberry (so they say) chewable tablets. If you don't care for that, they make generic tablets (non-chewable), just look for Meclizine hcl. It really helps me, and I've always had motion sickness problems. I did try the sea bands with the bonine on my last trip (Mexican Riviera) and was glad I did, since it was a bit more rough than the caribbean. Good luck & let us know how you did.
PS I heard from the boards that some people try ginger- I tried the ginger chews (made by "the ginger people"). They tasted ok but I don't know if they really did anything or not. You might want to bring something like that, as well, then you should have all your bases covered.

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(Royal Suite) 4/17/05, 7 Day Eastern Caribbean (2nd Anniversary)

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Carnival Pride
(Category 11) 4/25/04, 7 day Mexican Riviera (1 year Anniversary!)
Carnival Conquest
(Category 12)4/27/03,7 Day Western Caribbean(Honeymoon & 1st cruise)

[randykaye]

Thank ya'll so much for all your help! I just love these boards! I have learned so much! My husband says I am "obsessed with this cruise thing"! But i am just excited to go!!

[MrNobody]

Hotel Galvez, Tremont House, the Hilton, and Harbor House are all sold out the day before we cruise on 7/18. I went to Galveston.com but am not familiar with any of the other hotels/motels. Any suggestions for lodging where we can leave our vehicle parked in their lot while we cruise??

[randykaye]

Hey, we are booking with a Holiday Inn Express
Stewart Beach. I e-mailed the manager and he mailed me back today. He said that when you reserve your room there, let them know of your cruise dates and if you plan to leave you car at the hoteland they will make the arrangments .It is free parking when you stay there, AND! they provide shuttle service to and from the cruise docks! Sounded like a great deal to me! We are sharing a room with our friends who are cruising with us, the room is $90.30. About $50 a couple which is about what we would pay to park each our cars at the pier. Plus now we are there on Sunday and aren't fighting traffic getting to Galveston through Houston coming all the way from Fort worth! Much less stress for me! You can go to [url="http://www.ichotels.com"]www.ichotels.com[/url] and search for galevston in the search box on the left and it pulls up 2 Holiday inn exp. hotels, they both offer the same service, hope this helps!