LIVE from Allure of the Seas, sailing November 17th!

[BILL-WI]

Chris...

 

Weather update from Ottawa, Illinois...16 feet of snow overnight and a high today of -23! How is the weather in Fort Lauderdale?:D:D:D

 

BILL

[BugsyCruiser]

Breakfast at Mariners this morning

 

 

 

I definitely got my coffee this morning. I was going to head up to the observation deck on the causeway bridge to get some more photos of the ship but unfortunately the skies have opened up and it's raining. BOOOO :p

[BugsyCruiser]

Chris...

 

Weather update from Ottawa, Illinois...16 feet of snow overnight and a high today of -23! How is the weather in Fort Lauderdale?:D:D:D

 

BILL

 

HA! About 76 here and raining.... you know, liquid sunshine

[BugsyCruiser]

We just got back from our 11 day Southern/Eastern Caruibbean cruise a few weeks ago.....I really enjoy your pictures, Chris. What happened to your SONY? What kind of camera did you get to replace it? We will be sailing the Allure next October doing the Eastern itinerary.....pictures you have taken look good, I was jus wondering if you stuck to the SONY NEX line?

 

Here's the replacement for the Sony and it seems to be doing a great job:

 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/1-j3-compact-system-camera-with-10-100mm-vr-lens/7805053.p?id=1218860885216&skuId=7805053&st=categoryid$pcmcat214000050005&cp=1&lp=2

 

The Sony just fried on me one day.... they couldn't even fix it so I got credit towards a replacement. I was off work for a while due to medical problems so I had to go with something comparable but lower in price so opted for the Nikon

[MrFunInTheSun]

HA! About 76 here and raining.... you know, liquid sunshine

 

A bit of rain here too, its not helping motivate me to get moving faster and on my way to Ft Lauderdale. :)

[klepton]

Subscribing... Sailing on the Allure 4 weeks from tomorrow and would love to see your journey.

 

Have a great cruise!

[28 Frediebeach]

Good Morning Chris ~ I see MY Lady is back in town with friend Lisa and Jill. Have fun connecting later today with all my peeps :) they are on their way. thanks for these photos.

Emmy some of our friends from here in town are getting off today also:)

[BugsyCruiser]

My apologies friends. It's not the Caribbean Princess in port today, it's the Crown. Got some great shots on the bridge, will post in a few

 

Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Forums mobile app

[sweetdarlin26]

Hey Chris,

 

Loving to live review. I made it and have subscribed. May not post much but will reading along for sure. Reading your reviews always gets me excited about finding another cruise to go on. Unfortunately I have to wait for Quantum. However, the fortunate part is the great group of people I'm getting to know until then.

 

Hoping for calm seas and lots of sunshine for you. I gotta go eat now that I saw all that food porn.

[BugsyCruiser]

Hello friends! Got some great shots from the observation deck on the 17th street bridge

 

 

 

 

 

[BugsyCruiser]

Look at the beautiful yachts

 

 

The sun is trying to make an effort to come out today

 

Wendy, Tom, Lisa, and several from our roll call are staying at the Hilton

 

Back to the Hyatt for now...

[Aquahound]

It's so weird to be reading a "live from" review on a cruise I am on....while I'm sitting at home! It just doesn't feel right. :D. See you tomorrow, Chris. :)

[BugsyCruiser]

It's so weird to be reading a "live from" review on a cruise I am on....while I'm sitting at home! It just doesn't feel right. :D. See you tomorrow, Chris. :)

 

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow as well Paul :)

[Cruisegirl6]

How I so miss FLL....I used to go to the restaurants on the intercoastal and loved watching the beautiful yachts pass by.

Looks like you won't be getting much rain, but a lot of clouds...tomorrow it will be very nice out sun and high only 84 so perfect. :p

 

Any ideas where dinner be tonight?

[BugsyCruiser]

How I so miss FLL....I used to go to the restaurants on the intercoastal and loved watching the beautiful yachts pass by.

Looks like you won't be getting much rain, but a lot of clouds...tomorrow it will be very nice out sun and high only 84 so perfect. :p

 

Any ideas where dinner be tonight?

 

Leaning towards Pelican Landing right by the intracoastal waterway

[BugsyCruiser]

The Good Year Blimp is paying Fort Lauderdale a visit this morning

 

Looks like it might be shaping up to be a good rest of the day

Edited November 16, 2013 by Bugsy4271

[efields2]

I have heard many good things about Hyatt Pier 66 on these boards. Alas, sadly, I just checked and they are already booked for next April 12!!! Jeesh!

 

Typically, if you bid for a hotel in the beach area on Priceline, the Hyatt will show up :D Check the Fort Lauderdale hotel bidding CC board for tips.

[sonicbuffalo]

Here's the replacement for the Sony and it seems to be doing a great job:

 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/1-j3-compact-system-camera-with-10-100mm-vr-lens/7805053.p?id=1218860885216&skuId=7805053&st=categoryid$pcmcat214000050005&cp=1&lp=2

 

The Sony just fried on me one day.... they couldn't even fix it so I got credit towards a replacement. I was off work for a while due to medical problems so I had to go with something comparable but lower in price so opted for the Nikon

 

Sorry to hear about your medical problems and camera but welcome to the world of Nikon....I have a D5100 and it takes great pictures! Yours look very good as well!

[travellink]

Love your reviews and pics and I'm ready to sail along with you....subscribed to this thread!:)

[Cruisegirl6]

I never went to Pelican Landing guess its one of the few places I didn't go to. I sure be interested in hearing a review if you do go, oh maybe a photo or two, you getting me spoiled. LOL

[bilyclub]

Love the turbines on the Princess's stack. Then whole idea of using turbines on cruise ships was flawed to begin with, but they do look cool mounted like that.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A few ships are sailing out today. The Coral Princess:

 

Independence of the Seas:

 

MS Noordam:

[BugsyCruiser]

Light lunch and a couple of drinks at Pelican Landing:

 

 

 

 

 

[BugsyCruiser]

Love seeing all the yachts anchored here

 

 

[beachbuddy]

Chris, your pictures are wonderful! We all appreciate you doing this. Glad you guys had fun last night. 1 more hour and we'll be in Jacksonville. Sun is very bright here. Have a great cruise.

 

Patty

[cctn]

Chris, your pictures are wonderful! We all appreciate you doing this. Glad you guys had fun last night. 1 more hour and we'll be in Jacksonville. Sun is very bright here. Have a great cruise.

 

Patty

 

 

Hi Patty - got your message that you were 2 hrs away from Jackson and I answered but my message came back NOT deliverable - just so you know I did get yours.

Continue to Be Safe!! carol