tiffytutu99 Posted December 25, 2008 #1 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Okay, I know its Christmas eve and I should be roasting chestnuts around an open fire and all but.... all I can think about is the cruise we're going on next week!!!! :D :D :D The kids have happily gone to bed in anticipation of Santa and hubby is doing his last minute gift wrapping so I'd thought I'd post about what I'm so excited about next week and wonder if it matches up with all of ya'll. Then maybe I'll get back to decorating those sugar cookies for santa! Here goes: 1) The first drink handed to me by the Lido deck waiter 2) sittin in hot tub watched land go bye bye and all the people partying with drink in (my) hand 3) my first balcony this cruise (yay!) so i'll be having coffee first thing in the morning on the balcony 4) the water balloon wars with my kids 5) the way you get waited on in the dining room 6) the yummy french toast at the breakfast buffet 7) snorkelling and the crystal clear waters 8) comedy shows 9) the ocean rocking me to sleep 10) watching movies in the hot tub, with a drink in hand So I'm curious what your top 10 is. Maybe I'll broaden my horizon or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firhill Posted December 25, 2008 #2 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Christmas Eve service at Church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser23490578 Posted December 25, 2008 #3 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Okay, I know its Christmas eve and I should be roasting chestnuts around an open fire and all but.... all I can think about is the cruise we're going on next week!!!! :D :D :D The kids have happily gone to bed in anticipation of Santa and hubby is doing his last minute gift wrapping so I'd thought I'd post about what I'm so excited about next week and wonder if it matches up with all of ya'll. Then maybe I'll get back to decorating those sugar cookies for santa! Here goes: 1) The first drink handed to me by the Lido deck waiter 2) sittin in hot tub watched land go bye bye and all the people partying with drink in (my) hand 3) my first balcony this cruise (yay!) so i'll be having coffee first thing in the morning on the balcony 4) the water balloon wars with my kids 5) the way you get waited on in the dining room 6) the yummy french toast at the breakfast buffet 7) snorkelling and the crystal clear waters 8) comedy shows 9) the ocean rocking me to sleep 10) watching movies in the hot tub, with a drink in hand So I'm curious what your top 10 is. Maybe I'll broaden my horizon or something? I agree. With all of the hustle and bustle in today's world I feel very blessed that we can have a vacation with our children. My list may be boring to some folks, but here it goes: 1. Relaxing 2. Relaxing 3. Relaxing 4. Relaxing 5. Relaxing 6. Relaxing 7. Relaxing 8. Relaxing 9. Relaxing and finally..... 10. Relaxing After that, it's back to reality, making my own bed, cooking my own food, cleaning my own room, etc.....:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaboochi Posted December 25, 2008 #4 Share Posted December 25, 2008 I just want the girls to go to bed so that Santa can come and I can go to bed too. I am so enjoying the spirit but that wonderful Feb cruise is right there sitting at the back of my brain ready to POP OUT as soon as Xmas is done. What I am looking forward to most is: - the next 5 weeks of anticipation - 7 days with hubby and nobody calling "mom, dad" - meeting our friends in San Juan for a night of hotel fun before we all board - meeting my new CC friends - sail away - watching the partiers come to muster (always a hoot) - coffee, rolls and BACON (it's a treat) on the balcony - sitting at a slot machine for however long I want to - Being away from the snow and cold MERRY CHRISTMAS, Kaboochi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowrider Posted December 25, 2008 #5 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Getting away from work Getting away from the cold Food on the lido (yeah, I think it's good) Better food in the dining room desserts I don't have to pay extra for The 4 lobster tails I'll order (and finish) snorkling in Calica snorkling in Cozumel wearing my new tuxedo on "Formal" night enjoying a cruise on the Holiday....again!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighSeaslover Posted December 25, 2008 #6 Share Posted December 25, 2008 No phone calls No Teenagers begging for money A made bed everynight! Someone else doing the cooking & cleaning Sunrises from my balcony Sunsets from my balcony Spending time with my brother and sisters WARM SUNNY WEATHER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoyle999 Posted December 25, 2008 #7 Share Posted December 25, 2008 -no work for two weeks -2 1/2 days in Key West pre-cruise -burgers and fries on the Lido deck -the view from our aft wrap balcony -snorkeling in Cozumel, Belize, Roatan -visiting Mayan ruins in Costa Maya -not being covered in fur from our two cats and two large dogs -vip check in -the buffet-(yeah I like it too) -as I'm leaving, telling the Minnesota cold and snow to kiss my a$@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmato4 Posted December 25, 2008 #8 Share Posted December 25, 2008 1. warm weather 2. laying out in the sun on deck with a good book and drinking several Miami Vice 3. relaxation 4. meeting new people 5. visiting new ports 6. good food 7. cystal clear blue water 8. white sandy beaches 9. no cooking or cleaning 10. sitting on our balcony on the last morning talking about the great cruise we have had and starting the count down to our next cruise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticd1 Posted December 25, 2008 #9 Share Posted December 25, 2008 My Top Ten... 1. No cooking/cleaning/laundry 2. No work 3. Sunshine and warm weather 4. Color... as in green grass, bright flowers, incredibly blue ocean. By the end of January I am sick of the black, white and grey landscape of winter. 5. Great food 6. Drinking Pina Coladas/Miami Vices/Bloody Mary's whenever and as often as I like without having to worry about who's driving 7. Swimming in the ocean 8. Meeting new friends 9. Visiting new places 10. Sunrises and coffee on the balcony I can't "wait"! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie T Posted December 25, 2008 #10 Share Posted December 25, 2008 You guys are killing me here! No cruise till Oct.! Everyone have an extra froo froo for me please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitch7107 Posted December 25, 2008 #11 Share Posted December 25, 2008 No getting up early to go to work. No kids fussing and hollering mom. No phone calls. Spending one on one time with my husband. Beautiful scenery. WARM WEATHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upandadam Posted December 25, 2008 #12 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Sleeping in....or not Staying up late...or not Relaxation Excitement WARMTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarapdot Posted December 25, 2008 #13 Share Posted December 25, 2008 1. Not being at work :p 2. Having someone else do the cooking and cleaning 3. Lounging by the pool with a drink in hand :cool: 4. Snorkeling in Jamaica and checking out Margaritaville 5. Visiting with my stingray friends in Grand Cayman :p 6. Lying on the beach in cozumel :cool: 7. Parasailing in cozumel :D 8. Having drinks and dancing with friends on the ship 9. Shopping!!! 10. Relaxing :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luluwa Posted December 25, 2008 #14 Share Posted December 25, 2008 I sail this Saturday and my top 10 are: 1. stepping across the gangway onto the ship 2. the smell and excitement of the ship 3. people watching 4. wonderful food served at a slow pace 5. finding my stateroom 6. finishing the muster drill 7. sail away 8. sand, beaches and sunshine 9. doing what I want when I want (or not) 10. the ports of call and the fun awaiting me there :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieb86 Posted December 25, 2008 #15 Share Posted December 25, 2008 A lot of beautiful eye candy and the smell of hot coconut oil! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becky48417 Posted December 25, 2008 #16 Share Posted December 25, 2008 leaving the snow behind! 10x!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAVI360 Posted December 25, 2008 #17 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Not working for two weeks Having a drink by the pool Having someone wait on me:D Having a drink on the balcony Meeting new people Having a drink by the jacuzzi relaxing all day Having several drinks at grand turk No phone calls and did i mention having a drink:eek::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayesouthworth Posted December 25, 2008 #18 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Okay, I know its Christmas eve and I should be roasting chestnuts around an open fire and all but.... all I can think about is the cruise we're going on next week!!!! :D :D :D The kids have happily gone to bed in anticipation of Santa and hubby is doing his last minute gift wrapping so I'd thought I'd post about what I'm so excited about next week and wonder if it matches up with all of ya'll. Then maybe I'll get back to decorating those sugar cookies for santa! Here goes: 1) The first drink handed to me by the Lido deck waiter 2) sittin in hot tub watched land go bye bye and all the people partying with drink in (my) hand 3) my first balcony this cruise (yay!) so i'll be having coffee first thing in the morning on the balcony 4) the water balloon wars with my kids 5) the way you get waited on in the dining room 6) the yummy french toast at the breakfast buffet 7) snorkelling and the crystal clear waters 8) comedy shows 9) the ocean rocking me to sleep 10) watching movies in the hot tub, with a drink in hand So I'm curious what your top 10 is. Maybe I'll broaden my horizon or something? Arriving at the ship safely. Enjoying our first lunch aboard. Getting our luggage and things put away. Meeting our table mates and wonder if we're compatible. Being waited on. Exploring the ship. Eating some more. People watch. Sleeping under those comfortable sheets. Enjoying the balcony, and sleeping with the doors open to the balcony Sitting in the hot tub for ADULTS only Drinking our own booze There's plenty more but that's just a start. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjpreston Posted December 25, 2008 #19 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Round the clock soft serve ice cream :):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babewho Posted December 26, 2008 #20 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Introducing my best friend to the joys of cruising 8 days away from my job and housework Doing what I want when I want to do it Making new friends Relaxing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits53 Posted December 26, 2008 #21 Share Posted December 26, 2008 On my next cruise, March 22, I look forward to: 1. That first sight of the Conquest's beautiful red, white, & blue Carnival "tail" as we approach the terminal. Makes me all tingly just thinking of that! LOL! 2. Eating that first meal of fish & chips at Sur Mer 3. Watching the dolphins play in Galveston Harbor 4. Sailaway 5. My first frozen yogurt cone of MANY that week :) 6. Excursions at all 3 ports, which I have done before, but it will be the first time for my friend, so it will be fun all over again 7. The peaceful sight and sound of the Caribbean as we sail along 8. The shows (I've seen em all, but still love them!) 9. Supper Club 10. Strawberry cheesecake and a caramel latte at the coffee shop Uh, I could go on! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germanbini Posted December 26, 2008 #22 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Thank you for this topic, it's great! Hmm... in the order my teenage daughter and I have thought of them: 1. The warmth of the sun and getting away from all of this Wisconsin snow! :) 2. BLT's and brownies from room service after a port day! 3. Seafood bisque, lobster, pizza, calzones, etc.! 4. That first Miami Vice on the Lido deck while we're sailing away! 5. Clear blue water and fresh sea air! 6. Towel animals and chocolate on pillows! :) 7. Sharing our cruise experience with my boyfriend (it's his first)! 8. No work or school for a week! 9. Enjoying the entertainment of the stage shows and passenger participation games! 10. Visiting the ports in another country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islahopper Posted December 26, 2008 #23 Share Posted December 26, 2008 No work. No cooking. Nobody knows my name. The warmth. The ocean. The beach. Spending time with my brother before the cruise (2 nights!!). The hot tub and showers in the spa/locker room. The casino. The shows. Soon (23 days), but not soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balcony bound Posted December 26, 2008 #24 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Like most of you, my number one thought is that someone else will be cleaning up, not me! Also... Spending time with DH Not having any particular schedule Dinner in the dining room Sitting on deck having an ice cream or a drink Going to the show after dinner Napping without the telephone ringing Seeing what New Year's eve is like at sea The feeling of freedom from responsibility Soon... very soon. I started packing today:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newt98 Posted December 26, 2008 #25 Share Posted December 26, 2008 1. Getting in the car to drive through the snow to the airport. 2. watching the ships leave port from fll for two days pre-cruise. 3. seeing my kids faces when they walk on the ship for the first time 4. walking on the ship and getting my first miami vice of the trip. 5. checking out the room and seeing the sights from our balcony. 6. first fun day at sea (my favorite) 7. waking up and seeing the port from the ship. 8. beach day and snokeling at roatan. 9. getting back on the ship to take a nap after drinking all day. 10. counting down to the next cruise. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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