Christmas 2009

Curvy Gal Cruises wrote:

hmmmm, where did my post go...

Anyhow, what I said was that I plan on being slim and in shape by Christmas 2009 so Patrick, get those dancing shoes ready!

Marina, I'll dance with you whether you're slim or not!!

Nick,

A big part of the Holiday season for us is the 9ft live blue spruce we cut down every year from a local friend and display proudly in our home. The smell, the warm glow a fake one just doesn't cut it for us. So, I am trying to figure out how to bring it onboard.

Actually, yes, I will be decorating the cabin to a degree. Stockings on the balcony Christmas Eve, misteltoe over the door and perhaps a very small tree in the girls room (which I figure will also double as a nightlight)

Marina, I gotta tell you, I LOVE the banana!! I can't help but laugh every time I see it. I want one for my desk!
(Can you picture me trying to set up a luxury cruise for someone with this looking at them?)

PaddyGoesCruising wrote:

Curvy Gal Cruises wrote:

hmmmm, where did my post go...

Anyhow, what I said was that I plan on being slim and in shape by Christmas 2009 so Patrick, get those dancing shoes ready!

Marina, I'll dance with you whether you're slim or not!!

Patrick, you are so sweet!! I'm looking forward to it!

Nina, I love the dancing banana too!! How can you not smile when you see it?

Is anyone else traveling with extended family? Brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, etc?

My sister will be coming for sure (I needed an excuse to bring her so we came up with "nanny") she might invite a cousin. If my parents enjoy the 4th of July cruise I might be able to convince them to come for Christmas too.

My brother and his family might be joining us...

We might be bringing both sets of parents... Then if they come, brothers, sisters, cousins, etc may follow... We shall see...

Only a few more days until pricing comes out

Waiting...

Shoot! Thought I'd get lucky and Nina would have the prices up today... Oh well, only a few more days...

Is everyone ready to book?!?!

I am very ready to book!!  Was hoping pricing would be out a bit early but no such luck...  Oh well, only a few days to go now!!

One thing I'm curious about is Category AA, has anyone traveled in AA?  Seems like it might be an since upgrade especially with grill-style, one setting dinner...  But, being that high up on the ship, I have a feeling there might be movement issues and my Mom is a bit seasick prone.  Any thoughts, recommendations?

I don't think the dates are going to work for me but, I wish those of you going the best of times! Maybe I'll be able to join you if you go in 2010 or 2011...

Nick Needs To Know wrote:

One thing I'm curious about is Category AA, has anyone traveled in AA? Seems like it might be an since upgrade especially with grill-style, one setting dinner... But, being that high up on the ship, I have a feeling there might be movement issues and my Mom is a bit seasick prone. Any thoughts, recommendations?

Besides booking her in the boiler rooms lower down? (Sorry you're rubbing off!) I haven't sailed in AA but it is probably one of the best values on the ship. You get the flexible dining and more attentive service at your meals like you would in the grills and a few extra amenities but at the price of Britannia. However, if your mum is of the more sensitive natured you may wish to forgo this if she plans on spending considerable time in her cabin. BUT, the lovely thing about the QM2 is she can always find plenty to do on the lower decks if the seas are a bit rougher. You can also book midship which will help with the movement. My husband gets motion discomfort just looking at water so swears by his non-drowsy dramimine (sp?) one in the morning and one at night and he is good to go!

Shipmate wrote:

I don't think the dates are going to work for me but, I wish those of you going the best of times! Maybe I'll be able to join you if you go in 2010 or 2011...

Sorry that you won't be sailing us Shipmate! Hopefully we'll cruise again during the holidays or another time when you can join us!!

Hey guys, looks like we're going to have to yield 2010 for the Holidays to Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas. They've already started a poll and it's going well.

https://cruisefreekforums.forumotion.com/group-cruise-proposals-f35/a-group-idea-for-far-into-the-futurechristmas-group-2010-t938.htm

BUT, we can try for the holidays again in 2011, right?!

Dawns from NJ wrote:

Hey guys, looks like we're going to have to yield 2010 for the Holidays to Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas. They've already started a poll and it's going well.

https://cruisefreekforums.forumotion.com/group-cruise-proposals-f35/a-group-idea-for-far-into-the-futurechristmas-group-2010-t938.htm

BUT, we can try for the holidays again in 2011, right?!

Oh brother, you mean we have to sail with the OMG crowd?  Oy!!

Well, it's a big ship...besides, if we all ban together, we can make our own fun and not have to deal with them.  I'd love nothing better 
than to grab the Royal Suite before you know who!!!  Think she'll throw a complete hissy fit if I do?!?!  LOL

Nick Needs To Know wrote:

Dawns from NJ wrote:

Hey guys, looks like we're going to have to yield 2010 for the Holidays to Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas. They've already started a poll and it's going well.

https://cruisefreekforums.forumotion.com/group-cruise-proposals-f35/a-group-idea-for-far-into-the-futurechristmas-group-2010-t938.htm

BUT, we can try for the holidays again in 2011, right?!

Oh brother, you mean we have to sail with the OMG crowd? Oy!!

Well, it's a big ship...besides, if we all ban together, we can make our own fun and not have to deal with them. I'd love nothing better
than to grab the Royal Suite before you know who!!! Think she'll throw a complete hissy fit if I do?!?! LOL

Nick you're too funny!! I would pay money to see her face to find out that she lost "her" suite...to you know less!!! I'm game, I'll sail EOS again BUT ONLY IF YOU GUYS ARE GOING. I am not going to face that bunch alone.

Of course Eddie, it's our DUTY to go, don't you agree?!?  

You guys are WICKED! I'm glad I'm on YOUR side!!! But, I have to admit, I LOVE Nick's plan!! It's evil genius

Hehehehe... Thank you  Now, seriously, who's really planning on going?

I'll go if you go

I'll go if everyone else goes...

Oh make no mistake about it... I WILL go, just to make a point!!

Guess we're all going then...