Oasis of the Seas Live - We’ve been Saved by the Bell 🐾🐾 March 12-19, 2023. ​​​​​​​

[dani negreanu]

3 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

More later I need to calm down and take deep breaths after today.

 

So glad you made it, Greg & Linda.

 

I was beginning to fear that another delay will time out the crew, and then another pilot wouldn't find his FOB, and....you'll end being just in time for "all aboard" 😉

[Ocean Boy]

2 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

Another land shark.  Got to be careful before they bite back. I think the lime is the shark fin. That’s why my eyes are seeing. 
 

Let's face it, your eyes have been seeing things since being in bed this morning looking at the fan.

[Russ Lomas]

Sitting at our gate in Buffalo waiting to board. Time for a little pre-boarding (pun intended) snack from the Cheesecake  Factory

[PompeySailor]

A few local delicacies next to the Secret Service offices in Medley - Miami

 

Had to get in some practice on Lava Cake and Baklava 🍰 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 11, 2023 by PompeySailor

[Lionesss]

1 hour ago, jmh2006 said:

 I think we are at the same Hampton.  Is the CVS right next door?

Yes we are.
Versace Gianni pricing at CVS)
But had to pick up a few things. 

 

Going street walking soon. To dinner. 
 

lionesss

17:10 

Edited March 11, 2023 by Lionesss

[A&L_Ont]

22 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

Going street walking soon. To dinner. 

I’m glad you clarified.  You had me a little concerned at first.😂

Edited March 11, 2023 by A&L_Ont

[Razl]

6 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Someone over on Oasis FB group said they were told their delay was due to a rocket launch. I looked at this. Would this cause all flights in Florida to be delayed?

 

I flew AA @ 11:25 & had no problems though we did fly into MIA @ 17,000'. Never flown that low in a big plane. Good flight though

[jk04]

An interesting item on the mini bar, a mere $55 😳

Mints??

Edited March 11, 2023 by jk04

[Razl]

1 minute ago, jk04 said:

An interesting item on the mini bar, a mere $55 😳

 

Ok, I need a WOW, Really? icon.

[Lionesss]

Found “ The Tavern “ a few blocks from our hotel.  
 

Decided since I do not know what the next week could be in the way of fluid’s hydration to stick with decaf coffee.

 

Ok. No decaf. Really. A busy place like this.  Ok so I’ll move up in the world.  Water. 
 

Now to order something they probably ran out of. 
 

 

17:54

[#55worktoplay]

1 hour ago, Sea Dog said:

We are finally here!!!!

 

 

You can tell you are staying at a very nice hotel when the front desk host gives you a chilled glass of champagne.

 

 

Most of you have heard the horror story of Hampton Inn and Suites Miami/Brickell downtown walking us and canceling our reservations even though we confirmed them earlier in the week.

 

Linda should hopefully hear back from Hampton to make sure they don’t charge us. Unfortunately when we scrambled to get another hotel they required full payment since it was the day of and they were full.

 

 

AKA hotel in Brickell is really beautiful and it should be for $800/night. At least we get complimentary breakfast.

 

 

The rooms are very nice

 

 

 

You can see a Carnival ship in the distance.

 

 

 

 

Really nice bathroom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dinner tonight at “Dolores but you can call me Loleta.” Hostess says it really good. More later I need to calm down and take deep breaths after today.

Good to see you are settled in. Nice hotel for sure!

[PompeySailor]

14 minutes ago, Razl said:

Ok, I need a WOW, Really? icon.

Much more interesting than our room offerings 😜

I wonder if the Mints are to put on the pillow before or after using the other items 😱

 

Going to be tough getting ours out of the little holes 

 

 

[Lionesss]

 

 

 

 

18:05 

 

 

[Momof3gurlz]

Boy South Florida traffic truly stinks.  It took us 6 1/2 hours to get here from Disney, should’ve been about 3 1/2.  The worst was from Palm Beach area to Miami.  But we’re checked in at the Hampton Inn Miami Brickell. I was pretty worried after what happened to @Sea Dogbut no issues.  I’m still going to be mad at them for Greg though 🤣.  Getting changed and off to Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita for a cocktail then dinner. 

[joand452]

21 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

We had a Wheaten Scottie at our groomer in Merritt Island. Sweet dog, but the biggest teeth I've ever seen on a dog.😱

Scotties are nothing but teeth!  

[joand452]

18 hours ago, CruiszBug said:

My dad was stationed at Quonset Point! Did you go to North Kingstown High School? That was a fantastic place to be a kid in the 70's! Loved it!

I was in schools in East Greenwich (the town just north of North Kingstown).  We had lots of sailors' and SeaBees' kids in elementary school before the Navy pulled out in 1970 or so.  EG was a great place in the 50s and 60s!

[akcruz]

We made a stop in Fort Lauderdale for lunch at 15th St Fisheries, then hit the traffic heading south to Miami.  Thought DC traffic was bad, this definitely rivals it.  Checked in at our hotel, went "cheap" out by the airport with free parking.  Everything is packed, ready to be on the ship.  A few pics from FLL.

 

Bloody Mary with shrimp

 

View

 

[ValerieJo]

Watched Norwegian turn around in the basin sail away.  Next is Virgin’s turn.  Sorry the pics are through the rain spotted window.  Notice the side of Virgin’s ship.  “I ❤️ 305”.  (Miami’s area code)

[cruisingpeople]

Greg, I can't believe the grief you've had to go through just to get here, let alone the c*^p you got from the hotel. You guys definitely deserve any and all the cocktails you consume tonight to help relieve the stress. 

We feel really good as we thought our day was going to be a nightmare originally. They had predicted heavy rain and wind changing to snow before our flight. Ended up with very light rain that stopped before we took off at 6:00. We actually landed in Miami 30 minutes early. After retrieving luggage, Uber had us at the hotel in less than 15 minutes. Hotel stored our bags at 10:00 and said our room wouldn't be ready until 3:00-4:00 so we went for drinks. 20 minutes later, I get a text saying our room was ready. 

Tomorrow, we will drink together and forget all about Saturday, March 11, 2023.

[Ocean Boy]

21 minutes ago, akcruz said:

We made a stop in Fort Lauderdale for lunch at 15th St Fisheries, then hit the traffic heading south to Miami.  Thought DC traffic was bad, this definitely rivals it.  Checked in at our hotel, went "cheap" out by the airport with free parking.  Everything is packed, ready to be on the ship.  A few pics from FLL.

 

Bloody Mary with shrimp

 

View

 

I recognize that view!

[firefly333]

5 minutes ago, cruisingpeople said:

Greg, I can't believe the grief you've had to go through just to get here, let alone the c*^p you got from the hotel. You guys definitely deserve any and all the cocktails you consume tonight to help relieve the stress. 

We feel really good as we thought our day was going to be a nightmare originally. They had predicted heavy rain and wind changing to snow before our flight. Ended up with very light rain that stopped before we took off at 6:00. We actually landed in Miami 30 minutes early. After retrieving luggage, Uber had us at the hotel in less than 15 minutes. Hotel stored our bags at 10:00 and said our room wouldn't be ready until 3:00-4:00 so we went for drinks. 20 minutes later, I get a text saying our room was ready. 

Tomorrow, we will drink together and forget all about Saturday, March 11, 2023.

I noticed my hotel said check in after 1 pm. That's very early compared to normal texas hotels. So no complaints. 

 

I've also never ever had one of these and actually never been close to one. What are the handles for. Very wierd imo. 

 

[davekathy]

45 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

I noticed my hotel said check in after 1 pm. That's very early compared to normal texas hotels. So no complaints. 

 

I've also never ever had one of these and actually never been close to one. What are the handles for. Very wierd imo. 

 

 

Inquiring minds want to know. Tag you're it. 😁

[taznremmy]

Finally fInished catching up on all the posts.  After reading about Greg’s travel day, I almost feel guilty, but my flight from LAX was early, and other than turbulence and poor service, no issues.  Arrived at my hotel about 10:00 am and stored my bags.  Walked to a nearby restaurant for something to eat, and when I returned, my room was ready.

Looking forward to meeting everyone tomorrow.  

[Sea Dog]

2 hours ago, Momof3gurlz said:

Boy South Florida traffic truly stinks.  It took us 6 1/2 hours to get here from Disney, should’ve been about 3 1/2.  The worst was from Palm Beach area to Miami.  But we’re checked in at the Hampton Inn Miami Brickell. I was pretty worried after what happened to @Sea Dogbut no issues.  I’m still going to be mad at them for Greg though 🤣.  Getting changed and off to Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita for a cocktail then dinner. 

 

I looked for you at the restaurant but did not see you. We left right at 7pm. Incredible meal. Highly recommended this restaurant. Glad you had no issues. Linda finally talked to hotel manager who blamed the problem on computer glitch. We are getting a credit. Linda is still going to go after them and pursue more. She was masterful arguing with the manager. Pleasant but very firm. I love her!

 

 

1 hour ago, cruisingpeople said:

Greg, I can't believe the grief you've had to go through just to get here, let alone the c*^p you got from the hotel. You guys definitely deserve any and all the cocktails you consume tonight to help relieve the stress. 

We feel really good as we thought our day was going to be a nightmare originally. They had predicted heavy rain and wind changing to snow before our flight. Ended up with very light rain that stopped before we took off at 6:00. We actually landed in Miami 30 minutes early. After retrieving luggage, Uber had us at the hotel in less than 15 minutes. Hotel stored our bags at 10:00 and said our room wouldn't be ready until 3:00-4:00 so we went for drinks. 20 minutes later, I get a text saying our room was ready. 

Tomorrow, we will drink together and forget all about Saturday, March 11, 2023.

 

Yes let’s do that!!!!?

[DaKahuna]

6 hours ago, Lionesss said:

Inquired about transportation to port. This Hampton does not provide any type of transfers. 
Cab $60ish

Uber starting at $40 

 

Decision. Decisions. 

 

Definately Uber.  If you encounter any traffic and or unusual delays getting to baggage drop off the meter on the taxi keeps ticking.