"LIVE" from Freedom of the Seas / Nov 4, 2012

[beej]

Radio, got the cuppa waiting to be filled as I turn the dial to tune in for yet another wonderful live cruise with you. I suspect it is going to be really hard to wait another 4 weeks till we hop on board.

[lori450]

Looking forward to it. Especially the Amtrak. I have wanted to do it for years now.

[PSU]

Radio,

 

I always look your reports. It seems that you always know what people want to know before they ask.

 

Everyone appreciates all the time, effort and expense that you undertake in a "Live From" report.

[tigger-ttfn]

Trainman-2 is finishing up his B2B so I'm ready to board again for another cruise. Thanks Radio. by the way is Mrs Radio with you?

[Havin'fun]

Looking forward to another of your wonderful live reports! Have a safe trip.

[lisa414ny]

Looking forward to this! I enjoyed reading through your previous reviews :-)

[clochette]

I always enjoy your reports, cannot wait for this one to start.

[CruiseLover15]

Radio, so happy you will be helping me to get though the next work week. I am looking forward to your review.

[138east]

I can't wait to hear about your train trip - I am flying in on Sat. As you probably know, M has changed her plans so she will be meeting my plane and we will be driving to Cocoa Beach together. I'm sending this link to my family so they can follow along on our adventures. See ya Sun if not before.

 

Carol

[ebk2795]

Radio,

Thanks for taking us all along with you again. Your live reports will give me my cruise fix until my next cruise in March.

Eileen

[Buffett fan]

Can't wait! Have a great trip to Florida and we'll all be with you in spirit!

[psupa]

It's the Eastern....

 

Can't wait to head to EWR tomorrow...this should be fun......sailing live with Radio and lots of other CCers (the Gators, MedicKen, 138east, etc etc etc....).....and I will also follow along, so that I do not miss anything!!

 

Safe travels Radio!!

 

Meg, I think you should join us in February too.

[mairem17]

Hey Radio!!!

 

So excited for another one of your wonderful threads! Just as Trainman finishes his cruise, you head out on another one of your adventures. Hope all is well with you and your family after the storm cause we really got hit here in Jersey. Be sure to have a great time and keep on posting!!!:D:D

 

Mairem17

[kleo30]

Woo Hoo :)

[cruisenlove]

yay!!! cant wait to follow radio's adventure!!!!!!!!! Ours is exactly 3 months from today!!! :)

[Darkwolfe]

Great timing .. Trainman-2 gets off his cruise tomorrow and you get on yours Sunday :)

 

Darn it, ya swiped my line! :p

 

Get some good shots on the Auto Train too Radio. Bit of a rail fan myself in addition to cruising. Enjoy yourself and thanks for the live thread!

[flyingtocruise]

Hi Radio. I've followed you on all of your trips and really enjoy your pics and very informative reports.

I sent an email to you on your home page seval months ago. I'm not sure you got it as I did not get a reply. Take care and hope you have a wonderful trip.

[BugsyCruiser]

YES!!! Ready to follow along on Radio's journey aboard Freedom Of The Seas!! Thanks again Radio for the inspiration to do my first ever LIVE review! Seat belt fastened, cup of coffee, ready to go sir!! :)

[joand452]

Subscribing! Can't wait to read another Radio "Live from"! Enjoy your trip on the AutoTrain. We took it many times with our kids to visit the land of the Mouse.

 

Now I'm going to read your April 2005 Live from the Mariner -- a cruise we happened to be on!

[rt1990]

Looking forward to your reports as we sail in January on the Freedom.

[ALSEAU]

Loved sailing the Freedom and looking forward to cruising it again through the eyes of Radio.

[LMKakaThing2]

Looking forward to your live trip report. I'll be doing the eastern itin on the Freedom Feb 10th.

[TPKeller]

Checking in! Hope the train is smooth!

 

Theron

[Radio]

Hello everyone. . .

 

I made it on board AutoTrain, but my connection was not as good as it should have been. . .definitely not enough for posting any pics. The signal comes and goes as we rail through populated areas. . .

 

We left the Passenger Terminal at Lorton, VA right at 4PM, and it was a very smooth ride. I had a very nice Crab Cake dinner, with Cheesecake and Ice cream. They played a movie in the lounge car, and I was concerned about all of the coffee I consumed might keep me awake last night. . . The coffee did not have an effect. . .I slept like a baby, and the rails rocked me to sleep nicely.

 

We are currently in Palatka, Florida. . .about 80 mi north of our destination in Sanford, FL. We are scheduled to arrive by around 8AM.(1 hour early) The cars have to be unloaded and I should be on my way around 10AM fro my short drive to Titusville, FL. . .which is very close to the Kennedy Space Center.

 

I have many photos so far from AutoTrain, but I will just post a few here, and will try to get more later when I have a better connection. It is now 630AM, and the first call for breakfast was just announced. . .

 

Thanks for all of the very nice comments, and thanks for tuning in !

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is one of two mighty Locomotives that will haul these rail cars down to Florida.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These are the ramps that allow cars and trucks to be loaded

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I will sleep like a baby tonight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day Configuration of AutoTrain Roomette

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sleeper at night

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love to stretch out in these roomettes

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Sunshine-lady]

DH and I are really looking forward to your review. We sail on Freedom in May. Have a safe and fun trip.