I'm Back, but only for 4 days...

Good Morning Everyone,
Hope you all had a good week.
Although I've only been away for 8 days, it feels like a month. And now I have to unpack to pack again for my trip to South Beach this Friday.
My cruise on Celebrity's Infinity was just plain awesome. The food, service, ship and everything else was just fabulous. I can't say enough about it. Okay now the gritty details - I did what I planned to do, and that was enjoy every moment and not worry about dieting. I did manage to exercise, but not every day like I planned. There just wasn't enough time. I did walk the stairs constantly, and wheeled my Mother around in her transport chair. Plus at the beginning of the trip I lugged 6 bottles of wine around the airport and on the return I carried 10 liters of alcohol. Today my arms feel like lead.
Haven't weighed mysef yet, but will in the morning. After this post I'm going back to my normal daily routine of 60 minute treadmill.
One highlight of the cruise, I got to meet 2 fellow cruise posters. We hugged and kissed and spent time chatting. It was really special.
Missed you all,
Mari

Mari...welcome back from your cruise. It sounds like you had a great time. Enjoy your trip to South Beach.

Rose

Hey Mari! Glad you had a great cruise. Sounds like tons of fun. Have fun in South Beach!

Welcome home!

<font color="#0000CC" face="Lydian Csv BT" size="4">~~Shelia~~</font></p>
Sailing the Mariner in.......
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Welcome back Mari! It sounds like you had a fantastic time and I am so glad that you did! That's what it's all about, isn't it?

Lynn

Majesty of the Seas 06/01
Monarch of the Seas 06/02
Explorer of the Seas 05/03
Navigator of the Seas 06/05/04

Hi, Bye! Have a great time in SB. Glade to hear you had a great time[img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Melody

Paradise, 9-5-04
Holiday, 4-10-04
Inspiration, 11-30-03
Inspiration, 1-26-03
Victory,3-31-02
Sensation, 11-28-98
Holiday, 3-19-94

Have a great time in South Beach! Why don't you jump on another ship since the port of Miami is so close to South Beach?

Imagination 8/02
Glory 8/03
Victory 3/04

Days til Miracle Partae Pirates Cruise from Tampa
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Since I can't jump onto another ship so soon. I did the next best thing - booked another cruise for February 2005. Now I have something to look forward to and can stay on these boards.
Mari

Mari - glad to hear you had a wonderful time on your cruise last week.

Glad you have another cruise book, lucky you! I hope you don't have to have one booked or I'm outa here [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif[/img] and I like hanging here!! I am planning to take DH on a cruise for our 30th Anniv. in 2007! He hasn't cruised yet and has no interest. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif[/img] Have fun on your trip to South Beach. If you go off program, just jump back on when your home.

Ginny [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

HAL-Amsterdam-Alaska - 08/02
RCCL-Radiance of the Seas-Hawaii - 09/27/03

Welcome Back! Glad you had a great time.
I'm sure carrying those "bottle weights"
around helped you not gain! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
Wish you luck when getting on the scale!

Have fun on your next trip! Enjoy!

PS Ginny no you don't have to have a cruise planned to be here. We won't let you leave! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Mari, Welcome Back and I'm glad you had a great time on your cruise...have fun on the next trip!

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Royal Majesty 5/97
Sea Princess 3/01
Carnival Triumph 1/02
Carnival Sensation 10/02
Carnival Triumph 5/04

Hi Mari,
I was just wondering when you'd be getting back. It is good to hear from you!

Sandy
Carn. Jubilee, Nov 13,2000
NCL Sea, July 22,2001
Cel Zenith Oct 19, 2002
Carn. Pride Aug 27, 2003
NCL Dawn, Oct. 31, 2004 (find us at the roll call!)
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