Ipeeinthepools Posted March 17 #26 Share Posted March 17 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Scrapnana said: I will do my best! Do you know what that huge building going up on the corner of SE 17th and Eisenhower is? We have been debating offices vs. apartments/condos. I think it is a hotel for the convention center. It’s supposed to be an 800 room Omni hotel Edited March 17 by Ipeeinthepools 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfish123 Posted March 17 #27 Share Posted March 17 So happy to see you back! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted March 17 #28 Share Posted March 17 Your ship has arrived and is being prepared for your arrival: Roy 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted March 17 #29 Share Posted March 17 13 hours ago, Scrapnana said: I will do my best! Do you know what that huge building going up on the corner of SE 17th and Eisenhower is? We have been debating offices vs. apartments/condos. It's the new Fort Lauderdale Convention Center Hotel. I assume you're talking about the rounded hotel with the blue glass on the lower floors. If not, let me know. - POA1, Man on the Street Reporter 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyV Posted March 17 #30 Share Posted March 17 So good to see you back sailing Kathi, especially after all you've been through. Bon Voyage! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerchick Posted March 17 #31 Share Posted March 17 14 hours ago, Scrapnana said: I will do my best! Do you know what that huge building going up on the corner of SE 17th and Eisenhower is? We have been debating offices vs. apartments/condos. It's actually part of the Convention Center. It will be part hotel, part parking and meeting space 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted March 17 #32 Share Posted March 17 On 3/14/2024 at 8:06 PM, Scrapnana said: ...Our Itinerary - 12-day Southern Caribbean DAY DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Sun Mar 17 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, US 3:00pm Mon Mar 18 At Sea Tue Mar 19 At Sea Wed Mar 20 PHILIPSBURG, SINT MAARTEN 8:00am 6:00pm Thu Mar 21 ST. JOHNS, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA 8:00am 9:00pm Fri Mar 22 FORT-DE-FRANCE, MARTINIQUE 8:00am 5:00pm Sat Mar 23 BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS 8:00am 5:00pm Sun Mar 24 POINT-A-PITRE, GUADELOUPE 8:00am 5:00pm Mon Mar 25 BASSETERRE, ST KITTS AND NEVIS 8:00am 5:00pm Tue Mar 26 SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO 8:00am 6:00pm Wed Mar 27 At Sea Thu Mar 28 HALF MOON CAY, BAHAMAS 8:00am 3:00pm Fri Mar 29 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, US 7:00am Welcome back!! Fabulous itinerary - I've not done this itinerary or that 'Dam ship - I am following and look forward to your review. Safe travels - enjoy your cruise! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted March 17 Author #33 Share Posted March 17 Thanks to everyone that responded to my question about the new building. Maybe they’ll put a WebCam on it. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLCruiser97 Posted March 17 #34 Share Posted March 17 2 minutes ago, Scrapnana said: Thanks to everyone that responded to my question about the new building. Maybe they’ll put a WebCam on it. Have they dropped ropes yet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SUESEABE Posted March 17 #35 Share Posted March 17 Glad to see that you are able to cruise again. Following along. Have a great time! Bon Voyage 🛳 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipeeinthepools Posted March 17 #36 Share Posted March 17 (edited) 13 minutes ago, FLCruiser97 said: Have they dropped ropes yet? There are 7 ships in port today and we are squeezed into pier 19. 4 ships are scheduled to leave ahead of us. Our current scheduled departure time is 4:15 Edited March 17 by Ipeeinthepools 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLCruiser97 Posted March 17 #37 Share Posted March 17 1 minute ago, Ipeeinthepools said: There are 7 ships in port today and we are squeezed into pier 19. 4 ships are scheduled to leave ahead of us. Our current scheduled departure time is 4:15 OK. Good to know. I saw she was supposed to leave at 15:00 but saw no movement. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipeeinthepools Posted March 17 #38 Share Posted March 17 (edited) They just brought a pilot back from the Enchanted Princess, I think that’s our pilot, so it shouldn’t be long now. Edited March 17 by Ipeeinthepools 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLCruiser97 Posted March 17 #39 Share Posted March 17 8 minutes ago, Ipeeinthepools said: They just brought a pilot back from the Enchanted Princess, I think that’s our pilot, so it shouldn’t be long now. Watching the webcam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipeeinthepools Posted March 17 #40 Share Posted March 17 We just fired up the thrusters, so I think we are dropping lines on the other side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLCruiser97 Posted March 17 #41 Share Posted March 17 BON VOYAGE TO ALL!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLCruiser97 Posted March 17 #42 Share Posted March 17 @ScrapnanaI saw you waving the flag. Cameras were on you a good long time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AryMay Posted March 17 #43 Share Posted March 17 I believe this is you, Kathi! So glad you are back to cruising! I always loved your blogs and know how much you enjoyed being at sea. Bon voyage! 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted March 17 #44 Share Posted March 17 Many of us watched your sailaway. So glad to see you on a BHB again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyV Posted March 17 #45 Share Posted March 17 Bon Voyage! 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily@Sea Posted March 18 #46 Share Posted March 18 I hope your 'test cruise' is wonderful and allows you to prepare for the long pole to pole next year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted March 18 Author #47 Share Posted March 18 Embarkation day was long and tiring so I am going to bed now (and it’s only 10:15!). I will write up today’s report tomorrow. Stay tuned. 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted March 18 #48 Share Posted March 18 Sleep that sleep one can only get at sea, Kathy. I wish you a blissful cruise, leaving it with the confidence that your next cruise will be possible---and even better! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted March 18 Author #49 Share Posted March 18 Embarkation Day and St. Patrick's Day - March 17, 2024 I was dreading getting downstairs because when we came in on Saturday people were waiting for 30 or more minutes to get downstairs. Although I like the hotel, they only have two elevators and a freight one. One of them is currently being refurbished so it is very slow when there is a full house of cruisers wanting to get to or from the lobby, We were lucky (maybe because we were early) and had no trouble. The bellhop picked up our bags and we were in the lobby by 9:30. The shuttle ($8) was early and we were away before 10, our scheduled time. We dropped off three passengers for the RCI ship and then to ours. We had priority boarding and no set time to be at the terminal and were through to the waiting room quickly. We sat for about a half hour but were in the first group due to my wheelchair. Our cabins were not ready but we were able to drop off bags and then to the Lido for lunch. Cabins were ready after lunch and we all unpacked. I was out on the Promenade Deck to watch sail-away early. I waved my HAL flag and some people were able to get pictures off the PTZtv webcam as we sailed away. At 7 I played St. Patrick's Day trivia. The winners had 14 and I had 9 out of 19. 1. What is the highest number of clover leaves on one stem ever recorded? 2. What must leprechauns share if they are caught? 3. St. Patrick was originally connected with what color? 4. How do leprechauns get their gold? 5. What US city dyes its river green every year since 1962? 1. 56 2. their gold 3. blue 4. making or mending shoes 5. Chicago After trivia I headed for the Club Orange dining room. This is my first time with Club Orange which gives certain perks such as a separate dining room with a few extras on the menu. The show was the Origin Story of Holland America. We had all seen it before so we did not rush our meal and finished well after the starting time of 9pm. On my way back to my cabin I sat and listened to the last few "One Hit Wonders" in the billboard on board lounge. By that point I was exhausted so it was off to bed instead of writing this up. Smooth sailing until next time! 18 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipeeinthepools Posted March 18 #50 Share Posted March 18 I can’t believe there was a guy sitting on the Promenade Deck just outside of Guest Services smoking a cigar. I saw Guest Services having a discussion with him. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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