Princess-of-Quite-alot Posted May 3, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 3, 2004 This is it..my final work week....any tips on how to get through it??? Celebrity Century 5/8/04 -Western Caribbean [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=9400d3&cdt=2004;5;8;16;30;00&timezone=GMT-0800[/img] Carnival Ecstasy 2/04 - Baja Tahitian Princess 2/03- French Polynesia Sea Princess 7/02 - Alaska Carnival Ecstasy 5/02 - Baja Royal Caribbean Monarch 10/00 - Southern Caribbean Carnival Elation 10/99 - Mexican Riviera Royal Caribbean Monarch 1/97 - Southern Caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCK33 Posted May 3, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 3, 2004 drink heavily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibeejd Posted May 3, 2004 #3 Share Posted May 3, 2004 MINE TOO!!!! And the day is draaaaaaaaaaaagging already....this isnt good!!! [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;5;8;11;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] Our 1 yr anniversary cruise to Bermuda Pride 11/02 Fantasy 10/01 "Do what you want and say what you feel because the people that matter dont mind and people that mind dont matter" Dr. Seuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkm Posted May 3, 2004 #4 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Princess, There isn't ANYTHING you can do! The days will continue to drag, until the last work day. Then all of a sudden your co-workers realize you won't be there the next week and the "I needs" begin. Then there won't be enough hours for that day, especially since you were hoping to get off early and finish the last minute packing! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif[/img] Good luck! Garry click <a href="mailto:gkm278@comcast.net">here</a href> to send me an email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 3, 2004 #5 Share Posted May 3, 2004 yep...it will seem like it will NEVER get here...looking at that calender..every day. Then...Thursday night will be here...and Friday you will be off to FLL..... And then, you will wonder about it..that the days took so long and BOOM...you are on the ship. All that anticipation will come to fruition [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] And I hate to tell you.....but the week will be there and gone in the snap of a finger. Good things always go by very fast [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] and so I hope you end up having one of your best weeks EVER [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] Next up...HORIZON Sept 18th to Bermuda! See My Century and Mercury Pictures at: [url="http://community.webshots.com/user/lovescruising"]http://community.webshots.com/user/lovescruising[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen P. Posted May 3, 2004 #6 Share Posted May 3, 2004 This is what I do...we love to travel and every trip is like the first. It's like being a kid the night before Christmas[img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] 1) I start shopping:0) 2 months before - hey you can never have enough shoes! Last cruise I packed 22 pairs and wore them all! I keep vacation clothes new and do not wear them until the trip. We won the newleywed game on our Century cruise becasue my husband knew how many shoes I packed for myself[img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] - but that's another story... 2) When I know what I am packing I pack it - this could be 2-3 weeks before departure date. If you are not going to wear it...might as well pack it. Don't overpack your suitcases - 70 lbs is the weight limit for airlines. 3) 4 days before - Packing Beauty Products - My favorite- I shop for my favorite "vacation fragrances" matching shower gels, soaps, body lotion my favorites are Fresh in Lily and Creed Spring Flower worn together - when I wear it at home it always reminds me of VACATION!..special shampoos so my hair does not fade in the sun. you know all the girly stuff. Pack that stuff up in a carry on with your jewelery..and blowdryer (a must the ship blowdryers are terrible they are the wall mounted type with no power!) 4) 4-5 days before have the house clean and laundry all done and eat out so you don't mess up the house! 5) The day before I go the the salon and get haircut, blowout, mani-pedi and massage. My DH ussully comes home with a bottle of Champagne and we go out for a fine dinner. See there you go...plenty to do..not much time, your vacation is HERE...Enjoy this part too! By the time your trip comes you will be coiffed, buffed, polished, rested, organized, well dressed and well fed[img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] Stress free to enjoy your wonderful trip. It's a great plan! It's fun being a Diva! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSTAZMAN Posted May 3, 2004 #7 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Peg,just stay on the boards 24 hours a day with anyone who will listen. John Disney Magic 2001 Carnival Pride 2002 Reunion 2003 on the Voyager Celebrity Century Sept 2004 Cruisin,"It does the Body Good" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess-of-Quite-alot Posted May 3, 2004 Author #8 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Kathleen, 22 pairs!!!! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif[/img] Don't think I even own that many!! I LOVE your reply!!! Many of which I do too....love the shampoos and lotions which smell tropical.... [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif[/img] Having carpets cleaned Thursday, housekeeper Friday, along with the hair, fingers and toes. Dinner out on way to airport and off we go! Wow.....we are almost there!!! Densie...save some mimosas for me!!! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Celebrity Century 5/8/04 -Western Caribbean [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=9400d3&cdt=2004;5;8;16;30;00&timezone=GMT-0800[/img] Carnival Ecstasy 2/04 - Baja Tahitian Princess 2/03- French Polynesia Sea Princess 7/02 - Alaska Carnival Ecstasy 5/02 - Baja Royal Caribbean Monarch 10/00 - Southern Caribbean Carnival Elation 10/99 - Mexican Riviera Royal Caribbean Monarch 1/97 - Southern Caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windermere Posted May 3, 2004 #9 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Practice your Martini drinking for the Martini Bar. Have a great cruise Princess [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img] [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=ff00ff&cdt=2004;5;30;17;45;00&timezone=GMT-0800[/img] Until I am back on the Infinity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb18 Posted May 3, 2004 #10 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Brag to everyone at work about the trip you are going on, tell them all the details and what you are planning to do so everyone there gets jealous. And keep your skin on. deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nctxmix Posted May 3, 2004 #11 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Princess and ibeejd, It's going to be a long, long, week. But just think, Monday is almost gone..... one more day closer. Hope you all have a wonderful time. My 'final week' is in 5 weeks. It's getting closer and closer. Have fun. Princess, you will absolutely love the Century. Kathleen P, I love your tips. Johnnita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLSmith Posted May 3, 2004 #12 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Practice on having a big smile on your face all day and night long;smiling virus will come into effect and there is no cure once you have boarded the Century. Have a great cruise Princess!I am looking forward in hearing about your experience on the Century. CLSmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbk917 Posted May 3, 2004 #13 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Very simple. LEAVE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Song of Norway 4/88 Horizon 4/01 Millennium 4/03 Century 7/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess-of-Quite-alot Posted May 3, 2004 Author #14 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Well I made it thru Monday! Bragged to the mailman and FedEx guy! LOL!! It helped to have a busy day! Thank you all for your well wishes. And thanks for your advice! I especially like the "drink heavily" one! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Celebrity Century 5/8/04 -Western Caribbean [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=9400d3&cdt=2004;5;8;16;30;00&timezone=GMT-0800[/img] Carnival Ecstasy 2/04 - Baja Tahitian Princess 2/03- French Polynesia Sea Princess 7/02 - Alaska Carnival Ecstasy 5/02 - Baja Royal Caribbean Monarch 10/00 - Southern Caribbean Carnival Elation 10/99 - Mexican Riviera Royal Caribbean Monarch 1/97 - Southern Caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtocc Posted May 3, 2004 #15 Share Posted May 3, 2004 I normally tell the kidsters that we're leaving tomorrow, they drive the wifester crazy, I stay at a motel for 6 days, I come home, grab the bags and off we go! This ship 10/91 That ship 11/95 Whatever ship 12/98 here a ship 13/99 there a ship 14/00 everywhere a ship ship 15/05 <font size="3" color=red>Over 1 year</font> into my LMBO cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teedee Posted May 4, 2004 #16 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Princess - I think what you are doing is probably the best thing. Try to stay really busy at work and the time will go by a little faster. Of course it's still going to take forever for Friday to get here. By Saturday afternoon it will all be worth it. Martini workouts are a good idea too! Those things can kick your rear if you're not used to them. Terri Skyward - 1989 Carnivale - 1991 Holiday - 1994 Fantasy - 1998 Century - 2002 Century - 2003 Jubilee - 7/04 Century - 9/04 Coral Princess - 3/05 Valor - 10/05 Days til Valor Vampires Cruise [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=111111&cdt=2005;10;30;16;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] [img]http://www.bigotis.com/valorvampires.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley and Les Posted May 4, 2004 #17 Share Posted May 4, 2004 POQAL The old price list that was posted on the wall of my barber's shop seems to work: Answers $ 5.00 each Answers requiring thought $10.00 each Correct Answers $25.00 each Of course, dumb looks and vacant stares are still free!!!! In the last few days, I think a simple explanation of "Look, I am leaving for a weeklong cruise on Friday. You obviously have mistaken me for someone who gives a dam*." works best. Have A Great Cruise, Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealberk Posted May 4, 2004 #18 Share Posted May 4, 2004 The answer is "Watch a lot of movies." You will get very involved with them and at two hours a pop, they will make the time fly. Suggestions? Well of course you should start with Titanic Next watch Poseidon Adventure parts 1 and 2. Secrets of the Dead: Titanic's Ghosts (a documentarty but a good one) Run silent, Run Deep Gray Lady Down A Night to Remeber Britannic The Last Voyage Last Voyage of the Lusitania S.O.S. Titanic Amistad Magic Christian Jaws The Abyss Tidal Wave: No Escape Hope this list helps! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess-of-Quite-alot Posted May 4, 2004 Author #19 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Hey Neal.. You got too much time on your hands...better start checking for those cruise deals! Need some help? [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Celebrity Century 5/8/04 -Western Caribbean [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=9400d3&cdt=2004;5;8;16;30;00&timezone=GMT-0800[/img] Carnival Ecstasy 2/04 - Baja Tahitian Princess 2/03- French Polynesia Sea Princess 7/02 - Alaska Carnival Ecstasy 5/02 - Baja Royal Caribbean Monarch 10/00 - Southern Caribbean Carnival Elation 10/99 - Mexican Riviera Royal Caribbean Monarch 1/97 - Southern Caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCK33 Posted May 4, 2004 #20 Share Posted May 4, 2004 hey neal you forgot Ghost Ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealberk Posted May 4, 2004 #21 Share Posted May 4, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DUCK33: hey neal you forgot Ghost Ship<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Thanks Duck! Should we add 2000 Leagues Under the Sea to the list? Princess, Know of any great deals right now? Rosie's offer just didn't make it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess-of-Quite-alot Posted May 4, 2004 Author #22 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Neal, It's on Carnival May 7, $169 for 4 nights out of LA to Ensenada and Catalina! I've been on that one, and for the money, the cruise was great!!! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Celebrity Century 5/8/04 -Western Caribbean [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=9400d3&cdt=2004;5;8;16;30;00&timezone=GMT-0800[/img] Carnival Ecstasy 2/04 - Baja Tahitian Princess 2/03- French Polynesia Sea Princess 7/02 - Alaska Carnival Ecstasy 5/02 - Baja Royal Caribbean Monarch 10/00 - Southern Caribbean Carnival Elation 10/99 - Mexican Riviera Royal Caribbean Monarch 1/97 - Southern Caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealberk Posted May 5, 2004 #23 Share Posted May 5, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Princess-of-Quite-alot: Neal, It's on Carnival May 7, $169 for 4 nights out of LA to Ensenada and Catalina! I've been on that one, and for the money, the cruise was great!!! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Unfortunately the air fare will cost more than the cruise. Do you know of any ship leaving from Dallas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess-of-Quite-alot Posted May 5, 2004 Author #24 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Sorry, no Neal. Hey...almost thru this week!!!! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Been keeping me pretty busy! Now to get thru these next 2 days.... [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Celebrity Century 5/8/04 -Western Caribbean [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=9400d3&cdt=2004;5;8;16;30;00&timezone=GMT-0800[/img] Carnival Ecstasy 2/04 - Baja Tahitian Princess 2/03- French Polynesia Sea Princess 7/02 - Alaska Carnival Ecstasy 5/02 - Baja Royal Caribbean Monarch 10/00 - Southern Caribbean Carnival Elation 10/99 - Mexican Riviera Royal Caribbean Monarch 1/97 - Southern Caribbean <a href="mailto:PrincessOfQAL1@aol.com"> Click here to email me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanceycruiser Posted May 5, 2004 #25 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Princess, Have a great cruise and may it go ever so slowwwwwwwwwwwwwllly for you. Yanceycruiser Dreamward 1/95 Norway 1/97 Grandeur of the Seas 1/99 Grand Princess 2/01 Carnival Pride 2/03 [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=000080&cdt=2004;08;22;17;0;00&timezone=GMT-0800[/img] Until the Infinity on August 22, 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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