LIVE from the FREEDOM of the SEAS, Sailing 5 Sep 2010

[time4me2fly]

Trainman - Happy to hear you and the adorable dogs are home.

 

The dolphin photo is priceless. :D

 

I look forward to more pictures.

 

Thanks for sharing your very special cruise journey.

[Kevin's girl]

Trainman -

I really admire your courage and strength. Your lovely wife must have been looking down on you so proud. You are really an inspiration.

 

I will look forward to reading of your new cruising adventures, and all of the new friends you meet. We will be taking a family cruise in November and I will have a little toast to you and Carol. I will also look for your angel in the waves as I watch the wake go by.

[GrannyLorr]

I have only just heard about this cruise report today....it was actually mentioned on the Seabourn board. I have read right through the whole 26 pages this morning...what a great tribute to your wife. I can only imagine how difficult a lot of this cruise would have been for you. I hope your next cruise is a lot "happier" for you. Best wishes for the future from Granny Downunder!

I must admit there is one photo you posted that made me feel quite ill!! "Biscuits and Gravy" :eek: I have never been able to understand anyones liking for that!!! Almost as bad as grits!! ....now watch all the "Southerners" jump on me!! :D You really should think about a trip down here and try the wombat burgers and koala on a stick!! Now thats good tucker! ;)

[hetrickr]

Trainman - Glad you're home safe and sound. As many have already said, THANKS for sharing your cruise with us. I'm looking forward to sailing on the Freedom in less than 3 weeks. I'm also looking forward to your next "Live From..." report.

 

And yes, I too thought the dolphin photo was priceless.

 

Thanks again.

[Trainman-2]

I promised some more "stuff" and here is the first bit.

 

A HD Video from my new camera (that I am still figuring out) of the waves below my balcony on Deck 9. This one turned out "OK" because the ship was moving with the wind so there is very little wind noise to drown our the wave noise. HD Videos take forever to upload!

 

I hope you enjoy it and perhaps it will help some of you who are between cruises. :D

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60ceipCPAdk

[vegascruiser1]

Trainman, I have never met you, but I feel like I have known you forever. Thank you for taking me on this wonderful journey and the wonderful tribute to Carol. I am also on the Allure in January and if you are on the one the week of the 16th, I would love to meet you. Enjoy your puppies today. God bless you.

[Down South Cruiser]

The parties were still going strong when I left my cabin at about 5 pm. Back On Board Time was 6:30 while I was in the MDR so I don't know if there were any runners or not.

 

 

 

I can answer that question for you Trainman as I was watching all the action from my balcony. Their were a few runners & bunch of drunks that showed up a few minutes late. They were very loud & they were trying to finish their drinks by the gangway instead of pouring them out. A couple of them were staggering around bumping into the rails & podium. There was a tour boat that was about 5 minutes late getting to the dock & those passengers then boarded. They still did not pull the gangway & I could hear the word "taxi" coming from the radios on the pier. At 6:50 (20 mins. past all aboard) a taxi van drove onto the pier & all the way to the gangway. A lady in a white bikini jumped out frantically searching for her seapass card & then ran up the gangway. She is a very lucky lady & the captain mentioned it is his announcement a little later.

We did have a few brief conversations during the week & I just wanted to say that it was an honor & a privilege to sail with you. Best of luck in all your future endeavors.

Chris & Lisa

[Trainman-2]

Here are my table mates that I hooked up with (finally) in the MDR. It is no fun Dining Alone.

 

Cindy, Dave, Julie, & Stewart

 

They had extra copies of the photos made for me and slipped them under my door late Saturday night.

 

Thanks guys for a great time.

 

 

[Lionesss]

Trainman 2

 

So many of us eagerly awaited your daily post.

 

A new thread was started to honor Carol.

 

From some of your "FAN CLUB" members.

As my daughter would say...

"You Rock"

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1270337

[Kim4]

God bless...

[jillybabes]

Here are my table mates that I hooked up with (finally) in the MDR. It is no fun Dining Alone.

 

Cindy, Dave, Julie, & Stewart

 

They had extra copies of the photos made for me and slipped them under my door late Saturday night.

 

Thanks guys for a great time.

 

 

What a lovely momento for you to have of you finally getting nice tablemates...

[PhoenixCruiser]

Glad you made it home safely Jim!!

 

It truly was a beautiful week, thank you! ((((((hugs)))))) :)

 

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[Beth C]

Can someone design a 'Friend of Trainman' logo? I hereby promise to recreate a plate of food as pictured by Trainman and post it on CC.

 

 

I'm sure someone can do something much more fancy but for the moment... this is fitting I think lol ;):D

Edited September 13, 2010 by Beth C

[BonTXNY]

 

I'm sure someone can do something much more fancy but for the moment... this is fitting I think lol ;):D

 

Beth, I love it but where is Jim's bread pudding:confused: After reading this thread I would be happy to not only meet Jim but anyone else who posted such compassionate, poignant posts.

[NorbertsNiece]

That's awesome Beth thanks! Now I have to figure out how to resize it at work so I can add it to my sig!!

[Buffett fan]

 

I'm sure someone can do something much more fancy but for the moment... this is fitting I think lol ;):D

 

Love this!!

[HB Cruiser]

 

I'm sure someone can do something much more fancy but for the moment... this is fitting I think lol ;):D

 

EXCELLENT!!!!

 

DING, DING, DING, We have a winner!!!!!

 

Outstanding and perfect.

 

Tim

[billyboy41]

You are one amazing guy, Trainman, to share this journey that both you and Carol have completed. Rest in Peace, Carol. Will think of "you" every time we set sail on the high seas!

 

And, now, we anxiously await your next adventure on THE ALLURE!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it in January!!!! Take care, Jim, and give your pups a X and O for all of us!!

[Trainman-2]

I have four photos I shot as we returned to Port Canaveral for you.

 

You can see the trucks are already lined up waiting to make deliveries for the next cruise.

 

 

 

 

[Trainman-2]

And now it is time for me to close out this thread and bring it to an end.

 

I really, really appreciate all of your sympathy and support.

 

So I will say goodbye to all of you here on Cruise Critic but I will return in January posting Live from the Allure.

 

And a special goodbye to Carol.

 

 

 

"In sickness and in health, in poverty or in wealth, 'til death do us part."

 

 

 

 

Thanks for tuning in my friends...

[train4ed]

Wonderful journery, tribute and ending to Carol.

Thank Jim and God Bless.

[babies12]

And now it is time for me to close out this thread and bring it to an end.

 

I really, really appreciate all of your sympathy and support.

 

So I will say goodbye to all of you here on Cruise Critic but I will return in January posting Live from the Allure.

 

And a special goodbye to Carol.

 

 

 

"In sickness and in health, in poverty or in wealth, 'til death do us part."

 

 

 

 

Thanks for tuning in my friends...

 

Goodbye sweet Carol.

[zoomerica]

Thank you Jim. This was a great journey, I am honored to have witnessed it.

 

Can't wait for the next cruise.

 

Be well, and know you are always in our thoughts.

 

Jake

[spf50]

Trainman,

 

Thanks for taking us on your sentimental journey!

[Mrs.C05]

Thank you so much for this Live review Jim. It was such a wonderful and emotional tribute to a much loved Carol!!

 

I look forward to your next live review!