What are you most looking forward to?

[tiffytutu99]

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?

[firhill]

Christmas Eve service at Church.

[Cruiser23490578]

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.....:(

[Kaboochi]

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

[mowrider]

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

[HighSeaslover]

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!

[gargoyle999]

-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$@

[grandmato4]

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:)

[celticd1]

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

[Willie T]

You guys are killing me here! No cruise till Oct.! Everyone have an extra froo froo for me please.

[fitch7107]

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

[Upandadam]

Sleeping in....or not

Staying up late...or not

Relaxation

Excitement

WARMTH

[Sarapdot]

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

[Luluwa]

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

[bernieb86]

A lot of beautiful eye candy and the smell of hot coconut oil! :D

[becky48417]

leaving the snow behind! 10x!!!

[RAVI360]

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

[jayesouthworth]

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

[drjpreston]

Round the clock soft serve ice cream :):):)

[Babewho]

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!!!

[Grits53]

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!

[germanbini]

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!

[islahopper]

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.

[balcony bound]

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:)

[newt98]

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