Administrators Rare LauraS Posted January 6, 2008 Administrators #101 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I've finally had a moment to stop in and "say hi" to everyone -- basically so everyone at home knows we're still alive and to share a bit of this cruise with you all. As you may remember, I'm photographically challenged in that I never can seem to get the photos to be the correct size and upload them, so I'll leave that up to the great "Radio" to do (his shots are just so clear any gorgeous, mine would pale in comparison anyway). Speaking of, we had a very nice Meet & Mingle and I was very happy to meet Radio -- we had a nice chat, he took some pics (natch) and hopefully he'll post some for you to see. As he already mentioned, the seas are very choppy -- we're rockin and rolling a bit today folks! Also, I tried to walk this am around 6am -- it was impossible! the wind was outrageous! Did the treadmill gig instead. This is our "flowrider" cruise. My son loves it -- and his attempt this morning was less than stellar. It was FRRREEEEZING......windy and rocky. He lasted maybe a half an hour. We're hoping this afternoon's surfing session will be better (maybe we'll take a photo of RADIO for you all -- while he's surfing). I'll try and check back in later -- Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danjulia Posted January 6, 2008 #102 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hope you can help as we are looking to book an '09 cruise on the Liberty. In looking at some photos of the ship, it looks as though some of the balconies under the solarium whirlpools may be a bit larger (they seem to bow out slightly). Does anyone have any firsthand knowledge or photos of these? Are they a good choice? Thanks in advance for any help! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Cruz Chic Posted January 6, 2008 #103 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Laura hope you and your son have a great time....hope you get some great shots of Radio on the flow rider! *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted January 6, 2008 Author #104 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hello everyone ! I returned recently from the Cruise Critic Meet and Mingle meeting up stairs, and I will have to say that it was a fun meeting. They had plenty of snacks and drinks for all of the Cruise Critic members, and they were able to raffle off a dozen or so Cruise Critic Logo Items. . . .Sorry I wasn’t one of the winners ! I was able to meet the Group Cruise Coordinator (Jamie Condon), who shared a lot of insightful information about being a Group Coordinator. His next job will be a Loyalty Ambassador on one of the Radiance Class ships. I was also able to talk to the delightful LauraS(Community Manager, Cruise Critic) Laura was a pleasure to talk to and I am delighted that she was able to share some of her experiences with the Cruise Critic and Cruise Line culture. Thanks Laura ! You are fabulous ! I was able visit the Casino and I must say that it is much larger than the Voyager Class ships. . . I would say maybe 50% larger, with twice as many table games. They have also added coin less payouts for the slots, so you can just print your ticket with the winnings, and cash them in or use them in another slot machine. The Casino Royale wasn’t very friendly with me today, but this is only Day 2! I am going to grab some lunch, and then try to see if I can get on the Flo-Rider, and maybe do some Ice Skating. . . . Oh Yeah, and the James Bond trivia at 5:15 in the Schooner Bar. More pics later. . . Thanks for tuning in ! Radio A BUSY Sunny Day at the Pool ! Great Weather today Solarium Pool Deck 12 FWD Laura Sterling Community Manager Cruise Critic) and Jamie Condon (Group Coordinator) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted January 6, 2008 Author #105 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Here are a few more pics until tonight ! Radio Studio B (Public Skating) On Air Studio Bolero’s Deck 4 St Tropez Deck (Deck13) On or way to San Juan ! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLindaC Posted January 6, 2008 #106 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hey Radio, we're on in 3 weeks. Could you please tell me who is playing in the Schooner Bar and please find out which bar is non-smoking? My lungs have been really bad this winter, drat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 6, 2008 #107 Share Posted January 6, 2008 from what I've seen of your pics so far, Liberty is exactly the same as Freedom. I reconized the pool areas, cabin, and Spinx lounge as having exactly the same decor as what I saw on Freedom. I saw the Pier Coordinator desk when we were on Freedom, do you just walk up to the desk and ask? Do you make an appointment? wolfie, no appointments for the pier coordinator - you spot the desk, and run as fast as you can, elbowing out anyone who gets in your way! (you know that the pier coordinator is in the terminal at check-in, not on the ship, right? :)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoshots Posted January 6, 2008 #108 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Radio, So happy you'll be posting all this good information...our cruise on Liberty is 299 days! We're doing the Western Carib. but it will be great to read all about the ship before we board. Thank you so much! "Freezing here in NW New Jersey" ;) Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCCC Posted January 6, 2008 #109 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Loving this report! Thanks so much for posting it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoRE/MAXCruiser Posted January 6, 2008 #110 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hi Radio! I'm new to this website, but also enjoy cruising! My family and I are booked on the Liberty for January 26th - less than 3 weeks! Thank you so much for your live report - I look forward to "sailing" with you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted January 6, 2008 Author #111 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I LOVE the name of that bar 'Olive or Twist'! I am super happy to hear that the pools are freshwater! I found the hard way on one of my first cruises with you that there was saltwater in those things! Anyway, have an awesome cruise dad! Don't sweat the flowrider thing-if you have to, just boogie board & lie on your stomach...that's what I would do! No shame, wiping out hurts! More pics!!!!!!! They were doing the Longboards (Stand Up) earlier, and the lines were way too long for the boogie boards later. . . I will try tomorrow ! Talk to you soon ! Radio ;) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLindaC Posted January 6, 2008 #112 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hey Colorado.....come on over to the other board where we have a thread on the Jan 26 cruise. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=9145864#post9145864 Make sure you sign up for the Meet and Mingle...it's a good way to meet others and learn a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPetiteNancy Posted January 6, 2008 #113 Share Posted January 6, 2008 thankl you mixiecat3! Rather than ask him to change the sheets every day, why not just switch out mid week(having to change the sheets then??)... yeah thats a good idea, thank you! I think you're going to be awfully crowded with 4 adults in one cabin and more importantly one bathroom!!:eek: Why we chose to be 4, is that the other couple never sailed before, and are scared, they didnt want to come.. they are very very afraid of sailing.. after a while (and lots of support from all of us) they talked about maybe having a balcony room but the money was an issue, So I suggested that we be us 4 in my room so it can be affordable to them and they agreed... so that way they come with us on the cruise, they feel better with the balcony,(Julie needs to see a *way out* incase of an emergency, its psychological LOL) and they feel better that there will be someone else with them On our last cruise, we were 4 also, with another couple, but in a little inside cabin.. that was crowded! me and my husband were on 2 little beds above the other couple, very weird.. but to me 4 in a balcony cabin will be no problem at all LOL we go there to sleep basically, change, and wash ourselves.. As for changing and all, we were in a dance troupe all together so we changed in front of each other all the time, no problems.. 1 bathroom, no biggies, me and the other girl spend 10 or 15 mins in the bathroom at the most.. (and normally we shower with our husband LOL so in 30 minutes, all of us 4 are ready to go.. :D ) and I'm sure there is some little thing to hang outside our door if we want to be alone for a while with our spouses, no? (they did volunteer though to hold the blanket when we make love on the balcony :p ) yeah, so 4 in a room is not a concern for us, what i was concern about is when i was looking at pictures, it looked like the bed was reaching to the desk, so i was thinking: when we open the sofa bed, it will touch the bed! that got me a little worried, but 1 foot of space is all i need, I'm very very tiny. Thanks for you answers and suggestions.. Keep up the good work radio, I LOVE it! your pictures are so nice too... Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLindaC Posted January 6, 2008 #114 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hey Nancy, the showers are nice up in the gym. That would solve a lot of problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted January 6, 2008 #115 Share Posted January 6, 2008 (you know that the pier coordinator is in the terminal at check-in, not on the ship, right? :)) Yessum, my po Anglish gramma maid me write bad. (I love teasing a teacher, since they can't rap my palms with a ruler anymore) Seriously, do you check out the pier coordinator before or after you get your Seapass card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPetiteNancy Posted January 6, 2008 #116 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Hey Nancy, the showers are nice up in the gym. That would solve a lot of problems ohh yeah,., good idea... thank you! see, there's a solution for everything, I am so not worried. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted January 6, 2008 #117 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Yessum, my po Anglish gramma maid me write bad. (I love teasing a teacher, since they can't rap my palms with a ruler anymore) Seriously, do you check out the pier coordinator before or after you get your Seapass card. I think you could do either .....but why not see if there is an available ugrade before you check in? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willbcruisin Posted January 7, 2008 #118 Share Posted January 7, 2008 ohh yeah,., good idea... thank you!see, there's a solution for everything, I am so not worried. Nancy Hey Nancy come back to our roll-call we miss you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 7, 2008 #119 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Why we chose to be 4, is that the other couple never sailed before, and are scared, they didnt want to come.. they are very very afraid of sailing.. after a while (and lots of support from all of us) they talked about maybe having a balcony room but the money was an issue, So I suggested that we be us 4 in my room so it can be affordable to them and they agreed... so that way they come with us on the cruise, they feel better with the balcony,(Julie needs to see a *way out* incase of an emergency, its psychological LOL) Please don't let her jump off the balcony if some little problem comes up! :eek: ;) :D and they feel better that there will be someone else with them On our last cruise, we were 4 also, with another couple, but in a little inside cabin.. that was crowded! me and my husband were on 2 little beds above the other couple, very weird.. but to me 4 in a balcony cabin will be no problem at all LOL we go there to sleep basically, change, and wash ourselves.. As for changing and all, we were in a dance troupe all together so we changed in front of each other all the time, no problems.. 1 bathroom, no biggies, me and the other girl spend 10 or 15 mins in the bathroom at the most.. (and normally we shower with our husband LOL so in 30 minutes, all of us 4 are ready to go.. :D ) Trust me, two people will NOT fit in one of those little showers! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Rare LauraS Posted January 7, 2008 Administrators #120 Share Posted January 7, 2008 So, my uber casual dining plan may have backfired *just* a little bit. We planned on simply enjoying what I call anyfreedamntime dining, eating in the Windjammer (or even Sorrentos) each evening. We brought not one piece of resort casual, neat casual, or formal dining wear. Really, absolutely NOTHING we have with us would be appropriate for eating in the dining room let alone dining with the Captain. Yes, that’s what I said – we were invited to dine at the Captains table this evening!!! And I had to decline because we have no formal wear with us. Ah, well, the choices we make – who would have known!! Hopefully I won’t have to wait another 14 years (since my first cruise) before I’m given the opportunity. Thanks, Capt Teige & RCCL for the invite. We did have a lovely quiet dinner in the Windjammer, though. During the meal, we were entertained by LIVE entertainment – a wonderful Spanish guitar player. Note I said “LIVE”. I’ll check in tomorrow, Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micknmin Posted January 7, 2008 #121 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I am loving your trip report and pictures, Radio. We sailed on the Freedom in 2006 and are very excited to be sailing on the Liberty on the May 24, 2008 sailing. I was very happy to see the picture of LauraS (Hi Laura!)...it's great to finally put a face with a name. Laura and I met many, many years ago in a Disney chat that she used to host every month on AOL! She has definitely gone on to bigger and better things by becoming a CC Community Manager! Thanks for doing this for all of us! I hope the seas calm down and that you have a wonderful trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillybabes Posted January 7, 2008 #122 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Laura: Sorry you were not able to dine with the Capt., but he could have joined you in the WJ:D !!! Are you sailing on the Grandeur repo??? Continue to have a good time on the ship and take care of her for us... Later, Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseblue Posted January 7, 2008 #123 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Can't wait to see those pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanafan Posted January 7, 2008 #124 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Please don't let her jump off the balcony if some little problem comes up! :eek: ;) :D Trust me, two people will NOT fit in one of those little showers! :eek: I showered with my hubby in one...:D ..with the curtain! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermontvoyager Posted January 7, 2008 #125 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Thanks for another live thread Radio.:cool: They are always so much fun to follow.;) Have a great cruise !!! Bob:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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