Live from Indy with UDP - 6/17/22 - 6/20/22 🍔🍺

[John&LaLa]

Welcome along for a gastronomical or gastrointestinal adventure. Quick Bahamas run on Independence of the Seas.

 

First time solo, and first time with Unlimited Dining Package. And first time to potentially see a Rocket launch onboard a ship.🚀

 

[Jimbo]

No live thread, that hand will need to be used to shovel food into your mouth !!!  You can post a recap when you are back home.............

[molly361]

Ok now that I read somewhere that you have a GS I'm on my way- see you soon😇

[tampadee]

Following.  Thanks for posting.

[John&LaLa]

A little hazy, but overall beautiful morning

 

Packing light, camera bag was a late addition due to launch. Bell staying with Linda

 

Test was negative. Booked 7 days out, arrived 20 minutes early, results in 45 minutes

 

With UDP, I know I'll experience 'some' weight gain, so I've tried to lose some weight prior. 

 

Packing my Bluetooth scale to keep me aware of the damage. It won't affect any of my bad decisions though

[lovesthebeach2]

13 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

Welcome along for a gastronomical or gastrointestinal adventure. Quick Bahamas run on Independence of the Seas.

 

First time solo, and first time with Unlimited Dining Package. And first time to potentially see a Rocket launch onboard a ship.🚀

 

Stay out of the way of that launch……last time one went up the sonic boom from the booster shook the heck out of my house 😳

[John&LaLa]

10 minutes ago, molly361 said:

Ok now that I read somewhere that you have a GS I'm on my way- see you soon😇

 

No GS, just a well located OV balcony

[Ourusualbeach]

Enjoy!!!

[John&LaLa]

Boarding is at 12:30, but I get an hour leeway due to C&A status. May just go over early so I can work out dining reservations and still be topside by noon. 

 

Parking in garage for first time in forever

[John&LaLa]

Just now, Ourusualbeach said:

Enjoy!!!

 

Definitely gonna pay for this little excursion 

[John&LaLa]

Checking out the app for todays activities 

 

This is surprising

 

And just a little inappropriate for age group

[clochette]

I think that I will gain weight just from following your 3 day with UDP

[RFerrington]

18 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

Checking out the app for todays activities 

 

This is surprising

 

And just a little inappropriate for age group

Urrh ????

[A&L_Ont]

1 hour ago, John&LaLa said:

 

No GS, just a well located OV balcony

 

Right beside Promenade Cafe, or was it the Wind Jammer?

 

I didn't see the harness to attach the feed bag.  Is it in your suitcase?😂

 

Edit to add:  we sail on Mariner in October so I am interested to see what food delights she has to offer. 😋

Edited June 17, 2022 by A&L_Ont

[bilyclub]

53 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

Checking out the app for todays activities 

 

This is surprising

 

And just a little inappropriate for age group

 

I'm sure that's violating some kind of federal regulation. The drink of choice in Central Florida.  Don't know how anybody can drink that crap.  

[John&LaLa]

38 minutes ago, bilyclub said:

 

I'm sure that's violating some kind of federal regulation. The drink of choice in Central Florida.  Don't know how anybody can drink that crap.  

 

Past the 3 mile limit😉

[John&LaLa]

Absolutely easiest boarding ever. Seriously. 

 

No lines anywhere. Ten minutes from car to sitting with the Suite people.

 

Check in short lines as well

 

Beautiful people keep left. Mario from Serenade joke.😉

 

Since I uploaded everything, check in didn't need any picture taking👍

[John&LaLa]

So, there was discussion earlier in week that the free ride for B2B was over in PC.

 

Decided to park in the garage to verify the rumor. I'm a team player😉

 

Absolutely no signage saying you had to pay extra if you were B2B. Seriously. Just pay $68 and go on your merry way.

 

Now the rumor is that PC scans your plate upon entrance, then you have to post nose in so they can scan your plate to verify how long you have been parked. Then they bill you or ticket you for staying to long.

 

Not true, half the deck seems to be backed in

 

So my truth meter calls BS to this rumor. 

Seriously

 

[John&LaLa]

Battery at 75%😱

 

Oops, forgot to pack my power box

[Sea Dog]

2 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

 

 

Packing light, 

 

 

 

With UDP, I know I'll experience 'some' weight gain, so I've tried to lose some weight prior. 

 

 

Packing my Bluetooth scale to keep me aware of the damage. It won't affect any of my bad decisions though

 

 

I know it's only a three nighter but I wish I could pack that light. I forgot what camera are you bringing along?

 

I bet you don't gain that much weight. I think you should have everyone guess. I say you gain six pounds.

 

1 hour ago, John&LaLa said:

Boarding is at 12:30, but I get an hour leeway due to C&A status. May just go over early so I can work out dining reservations and still be topside by noon. 

 

Parking in garage for first time in forever

 

I'll be curious as to the passenger count. Does not look like they are sailing at 100%

 

Have a fantastic time. I am looking forward to the food porn!!!!!!

[F27TW]

 Will watch your sail off later on the webcam.   Indy is a beautiful ship.   Love your little Westie too! ❤️

[OCSC Mike]

23 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

So, there was discussion earlier in week that the free ride for B2B was over in PC.

 

Decided to park in the garage to verify the rumor. I'm a team player😉

 

Absolutely no signage saying you had to pay extra if you were B2B. Seriously. Just pay $68 and go on your merry way.

 

 

Thanks for the sleuthing! We always park in the garage. Another bonus to my Indy B2B next month!

[Rusty_lock]

Watching on the webcam now.  

 

I need a cruise.

[Ocean Boy]

Ok, I'm ready.....

[purduemom1]

Looking forward to your “live from”. Good 3 days ahead. Enjoy.