***LIVE from the Mariner 7/13***

[shazzz]

just about now..dz probably has her face sushed up against the glass doors so noone can get infont of her..

ready..... set.....

chargeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[FreewayFortune]

Are you there yet:) :D :) :D

[shazzz]

just about now..dz probably has her face sushed up against the glass doors so noone can get infont of her..

 

ready..... set.....

 

chargeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

 

 

oooooops.....SQUISHED

[dzboss1]

I"M ON!! AND I WAS FIRST!!!! (minus wedding party)

 

 

It was a breeze to embark...we were on at 11:30. We went right to the Windjammer for lunch. I thought (forgive me Explorer) that it had a better selection of food and was presented in its stations better than the Explorer was. We booked Chops for Tuesday night, and Portofino for Fri night. Got some spa appointments made. We got into the room at 1 to drop off our 5 pieces of carry on luggage and son's guitar, and hubby and I are now strolling. I have to make this quick so hubby doesn't kill me, as I promised him I wouldn't post till after dinner...lol. I am sooooooooooooooooooooo excited.

[Sugar*Magnolia]

We "Explorer fans" forgive you. Now Im interested in what was different that made it better? Our past cruise on ExOS 2 weeks ago proved to have even better selection then Decembers on Explorer! Maybe they've changed WJ fleetwide?

 

Cant wait to hear more about Mariner!

[Mydnite]

Glad to hear you are on board, what time did you get to the port, any tips for easy boarding?

[dzboss1]

Hi Everyone!!

 

Just finished the "assembly/muster" drill and I came back to the room to post. There is no luggage for us yet, so we will go to eat at 6pm as is. We have a great table by the window on the 4th floor, Top Hat and Tails. The table is for 6 (we requested 10) so we will see who the 2 are at our table soon enough.

 

Didn't get to explore too much...was too busy with stuff. At 3pm we had a pre Meet and Mingle...it was great to get so many of us together. Just met our room steward, Sheldon...what a funny sweet man he is!!!

 

I am so excited!!

 

OK, on to answers......

 

Diva~~~ haven't been on the Explorer since last July, you are probably correct. (wish u were here!)

 

Tjmick #9 ~~ the Riesling is.... Selbach-Oster 2007

 

Magroo ~~~ There are 22 hangers in my JS closet....nooooooooooooo wayyyyyyyyyyy is that enough for me!!

 

Mydnite ~~~ we got here at 9:50. We are Diamond, so we got in the front section to board.

 

We were suppose to leave port at 4:30, but the Captain just came on to announce we would leave about 4:45...so any minute now.

[dzboss1]

Our M and M is tomorrow at 11:30.

 

Hubby just came back from the concerige...we have Ice Show tickets at 9pm on Wednesday.

The all aboard show is at 7:45. (I think I will have to be the casino)

at 9:00 is 80s Tv Trivia (I think I will be there for that)

There is something different, at least I have never seen it, and that is an 18-20s mix and mingle. This is PERFECT for my son who turns 19 in 2 weeks. That is at 11:30 in the Dragon's Lair.

[dzboss1]

Tomorrow's highlights...

 

We are at sea.

Blackjack and Slot tournament

Men's Belly flop competition

C and A Wine Tasting

Late night adult comedy

Honeymooners

Captains reception

Texas Hold 'em tournament

 

It is also formal night

[twinlges]

I am sooo excited for you!! Now I know how you felt last sunday!! I'm jumping out of my skin!! I can't wait--pat rm #6344 for me and tell her I'll be there as soon as I can!! Enjoy and savor it all!

 

Katie

[crusinanan]

Tomorrow's highlights...

 

We are at sea.

Blackjack and Slot tournament

Men's Belly flop competition

C and A Wine Tasting

Late night adult comedy

Honeymooners

Captains reception

Texas Hold 'em tournament

 

It is also formal night

 

Have a great trip... My husband works with someone that is on the same cruise, he is with the dancing group?? Must be one of the shows?

looking forward to reading your daily posts.....

 

Penny

[jimmysmom]

Hey Denice,

 

Sorry we missed you this year. We're coming next week, so keep everything great for us! Did you get to use the conceirge for the JS or are you Diamond? Have a great time! You're keeping me sane this week.;)

[shazzz]

Hey Denice,

 

Sorry we missed you this year. We're coming next week, so keep everything great for us! Did you get to use the conceirge for the JS or are you Diamond? Have a great time! You're keeping me sane this week.;)

 

 

 

 

ELLEN !!!!!! how r u???????

[SliderNc]

Can't wait to read this thread all week. I'm excited about it since it will be the same exact cruise we're taking in November after Thanksgiving.

 

Have a great time and keep the great posts coming.

[BirthdayCruise_08]

Wow, you have me soo excited!! I hope the days go by slow for you and you enjoy ever single MINUTE!! :D

 

My first questions:

 

Since we aren't lucky Diamonds People *yet*, where do we go to book Chops??

 

Also, how is the weather so far?:)

[jimmysmom]

ELLEN !!!!!! how r u???????

Hey Shari,

 

Where are you this year???:( Last year was a blast! This will be the first time in two years we haven't sailed together. I miss you! We still have the pom-pons on the suitcases!:D

[SherriZ366]

Thanks for doing another Mariner live thread.

[rascalious]

Tell me how you traveled with a guitar. My GS would really like to take his. Did you fly or drive to the port? We are flying in, but not sure how to carry a giutar with us.

[shazzz]

Hey Shari,

 

Where are you this year???:( Last year was a blast! This will be the first time in two years we haven't sailed together. I miss you! We still have the pom-pons on the suitcases!:D

 

 

Hi....rough yr....filed for divorce (its all good)..moved out with kids....so cruising isnt in the picture for a while..... Glad you are all good......pom poms-forgot !!!!!!!! how funny !!!

[Sugar*Magnolia]

Our M and M is tomorrow at 11:30.

 

Hubby just came back from the concerige...we have Ice Show tickets at 9pm on Wednesday.

The all aboard show is at 7:45. (I think I will have to be the casino)

at 9:00 is 80s Tv Trivia (I think I will be there for that)

There is something different, at least I have never seen it, and that is an 18-20s mix and mingle. This is PERFECT for my son who turns 19 in 2 weeks. That is at 11:30 in the Dragon's Lair.

 

Let me know how the 18-20s mix and mingle goes. It didnt 'go' on Explorer,lol. I think its a great idea and hope it catches on!

 

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for posting Live! Love your details, I think I'll meet ya at the TV Trivia contest later! (In the meantime I'll get ready for dinner, see you in the dining room :p )

[CruiseAwayWithMe]

I just got back home from Mariner of the Seas 7/6/08. You guys are lucky to be on the beautiful Mariner now. I was on this morning. We got off about 7:15 AM. We were waiting for 45 minutes to get off. The concierge Allen Fajado is a nice guy. He will help you out any way he can. :)

 

Still getting over my post cruise depression. :( But, we booked another cruise for March 1st on Celebrity Solstice. That helps with the PCD.

[celebrity]

I"M ON!! AND I WAS FIRST!!!! (minus wedding party)

 

 

It was a breeze to embark...we were on at 11:30. We went right to the Windjammer for lunch. I thought (forgive me Explorer) that it had a better selection of food and was presented in its stations better than the Explorer was. We booked Chops for Tuesday night, and Portofino for Fri night. Got some spa appointments made. We got into the room at 1 to drop off our 5 pieces of carry on luggage and son's guitar, and hubby and I are now strolling. I have to make this quick so hubby doesn't kill me, as I promised him I wouldn't post till after dinner...lol. I am sooooooooooooooooooooo excited.

Glad all went well D. I sure hope that they are still serving the leek soup in the Windjammer the first day. I love it.

Keep the posts coming..

[Shmobo]

Denice,

 

Have a great fun cruise! I still getting over my post cruise blues... I just got off the Explorer yesterday... :)

 

Now I can read your LIVE post and think about how much fun I was on my cruise...

 

Jen

[Mark O]

Thanks for taking time out of your cruise to post and let us all be part of your experience. I am cruising on Mariner on 8/3. A couple of requests from me: (1) if possible, get the names of the figure skaters in the show; (2) tell us where exactly you dock in St Thomas ; (3) a picture of the riesling wine list (by the bottle) with prices. Thanks, and have a really great time.

[Lgarth]

D.....Have a great cruise!!! Most certainly looking forward to your posts and pictures, Seeing how we thought we could cruise her this year before she left, however that won't happen. Guess we'll have to settle for the Freedom hopefully next year...Thanks in advance for sharing...ENJOY!!!