"LIVE" From the FREEDOM of the SEAS, 8-15 May 2011 (Eastern)

[ALSEAU]

Congrats Jim and Judith!

 

Jim you should be proud that your thread has had over 96,000 views.

[RickyandLucy]

Jim and Judith, Thank You for another wonderful live review! I've shared sorrow and joy with you over the years on this board. So happy you both have found each other.

 

CONGRATULATIONS on your upcoming marriage. Did you propose on this trip?

 

Judith, welcome to cruising and cruise critic. We welcome you with open arms to this extended family!! Looking forward to reading your posts and getting to know you.

 

Lucy

[dmndlil]

Thank you Trainman for taking us all on your cruise again. We are all so happy for you and Judith. Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! Enjoy your future together! Maybe we will meet you both on a future cruise!

[dmndlil]

Ok, I know I have been the quiet one here. My first cruise was wonderful. What words do I use to describe my feelings? For the first few days I was a bit overwhelmed, to say the least. I sort of just followed Jim around like a little Indian Squaw, trying to keep my jaw from hitting the floor. I found the art on the ship to be wonderful and everytime we left our room I saw more of it.

 

Food and service were great...just too much of it. The Wind Jammer is a place of making decisions. For the first 3 days I wanted it ALL. Then I would go back to the room and feel like a beached whale. By the 5th day I was making smarter decisions and eating more salad.:D

 

With all the things to do on the ship, my favorite is sitting on the balcony with Jim and a good book. To my surprise, I liked the sea days best. Do I look forward to the next cruise? Just don't be in my way on the gang plank or I may have to smack you out of the way with my cane. Hugs for all and great cruising for all of us.

Judith

 

 

Welcome Judith! Glad to hear you enjoyed your first cruise.

[PattyG12]

Congrats Jim and Judith. I want to come on the chartered wedding cruise too!! I think an E-1 balcony is good for DH and I .... Just tell us when so we can plan ;)

[sunor]

Thank you Trainman for your live review, we were cruising on the Summit to Bermuda during your cruise.

 

Judith, loved your review, welcome to Cruise Critic and cruising.

 

Congratulations to the both of you, so when is the wedding?

 

I have noted your upcoming cruises, just love your live review and photos.

 

Take care

Suz

[Goes Cruising]

Art On Board...

 

It is everywhere and I am sure that many cruisers never slow down and check it out.

 

These two are self animating (If you turn the crank yourself) and are on Deck 6, Starboard, near the Aft Elevators.

 

 

 

Hi Jim! It was really nice to meet you and Judith. Like so many on CC, I've followed your posts for years now. We enjoyed this cruises with you, and stuck around for the Western loop so we just got home yesterday and am trying to catch up.

 

My daughter LOVED these! We were just down the hall, and could not pass by them without her giving them a few cranks and giggling. I kid her all of the time what an awkward age 19 is, 1/2 kid and 1/2 adult ;).

[AF-1]

Congrats on the upcoming wedding. Maybe u guys can take a honeymoon cruise; oh I don't know maybe on Freedom again, since that was Judith's first cruise; what better way to celebrate; and maybe, oh I don't know Dec 4, 2011. Seems like a good time; and then maybe just possibly, we will see each other again. Oh, yea, I am on that cruise.

 

Cheers

[SweetpeaOne]

What a awesome review. One of the best I have read. The pictures are amazing... Thank you very much for sharing.

[SliderNc]

Just got caught up after spending the last week in St. Lucia on my honeymoon.

 

Congratulations to you and Judith on your upcoming wedding.

 

Thanks for the great review and pictures. Made me think about my last cruise with Jenn and the fun we had on Freedom and in the EC.

[thomasale]

As most here I am very greatful for the wonderful review. We are going on a family cruise in a few weeks now same ship and itinerary. We have done it before and loved it. We especially love going out of Canaveral. You have put my mind at ease and now I know I can expect the same excellent time. thanks for sharing

[Norwaylin]

Just now finished your "love story" and am hooked. I have been on one RCI cruise (Monarch in 1997) and am anxious to try another. My only problem is $. I plan to book this ship possibly next year.

 

CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement. I looked into the website you posted (SeniorsMeetingPeople, etc.). Is this a free website or is there a charge to use it? It appears that it worked for you and Judith. I am a few years younger than you, single and love cruising.

 

Like quite a few people here have said, it would be an honor to meet you both. And, last but not least, thank you both for your service to our country!

[RJAYL]

ZOWIE! Dinner For Two At Chops

 

What can I say folks, it was stupendous!

 

We were so stuffed that we skipped desert.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Okay Im Hungry & I just ate lunch!:mad:

[1ParticularHbr]

ZOWIE! Dinner For Two At Chops

 

What can I say folks, it was stupendous!

 

We were so stuffed that we skipped desert.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for posting. That porterhouse is just screaming for my husband to order it....I'm more of a filet mignon girl myself....can't wait. Do you know if the chops menu is new on all ships or just Allure?

[BettyPC]

What a great review! Just booked first Royal C. cruise - so I started looking & found this.. Spent all morning reading it and enjoying the food porn!

 

Congrats on your upcoming marriage -wishing you both all the happiness in the world. I will have to look for your past reviews. Thanks again!

[MedicKen]

Betty,

The marriage happened. Judith and Jim exchanged vows just recently in Florida. There is a thread on the "Floataway Lounge" section.

[rosebud1g]

Wow! Congrats to the newlyweds!!!!! That is fantastic. Thanks

for the update Medicken!

 

Trainman and Judith thank you also for the pictures, compass,

daily updates and posts you did for us all here at CC.

But I do have a question I saw someone else posted and I didn't see

the answer.....was LOBSTER offered in the DR any night?

[2Ports]

...was LOBSTER offered in the DR any night?

 

We were on the Freedom the next 2 weeks after them and it was offered on one of the Formal nights both weeks. :D

[rosebud1g]

Thanks for you quick reply!

Isn't it usually the 2nd formal night when they have lobster?

So day 5??

[2Ports]

I remember it was the second Formal night 'cause we sat at the Captain's table the first Formal night the second week. As for which night, it's different depending on whether it's the Western itin or the Eastern.

[LisaT91403]

Thanks for posting. That porterhouse is just screaming for my husband to order it....I'm more of a filet mignon girl myself....can't wait. Do you know if the chops menu is new on all ships or just Allure?

 

 

But the porterhouse has the filet on one side of the bone, and the NY strip on the other side of the bone. It's the best of both worlds ;-)

[Trixxxy]

{Belated} Congratulations to you & your new wife !!!

 

Have just joined CC, recently booked our honeymoon - and both mine and hubby's first ever - cruise on Freedom of the Seas and am so so excited !! We are doing back to back Caribbean cuises (East & West) 7th-22nd Jan 2012.

 

I couldnt believe my luck when I found such an in-depth post/review, I have really enjoyed reading about your experience !! :)

I was also excited to see that you are cruising on Freedom in January too :D I know the ship is huuuge but Im definitly keeping my eye out for you and Judith !!!

 

Wishing you every happiness !

[Trainman-2]

Thank you all for your best wishes...

 

 

Here is a wedding photo for your dart boards :D

 

 

 

 

We sail on the Oasis on September 17th. Watch for another "Live From" post.

[RaiderFaninNM]

Thank you all for your best wishes...

 

 

Here is a wedding photo for your dart boards :D

 

 

 

 

We sail on the Oasis on September 17th. Watch for another "Live From" post.

 

 

Congrads!!!

 

Looking forward to your Oasis thread!!