Carnival Magic April 20, 2014

[aj77007]

My BF and I will be on this cruise. Any other GLBT?

[aj77007]

Anyone?

[dndranchguys]

Anyone?

 

We will and at least one other couple from AZ who are friends of ours.

[aj77007]

Cool. Look forward to meeting you all at one of the meetups.

 

 

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[dndranchguys]

No need to wait for the FOD. The 4 of us will no doubt be hanging at one of the pool bars. You know what we look like...so look for us. :)

 

You guys are from Houston? We have a beach house down south at Sargent.

[aj77007]

Look forward to meeting you all. Very familiar with Sargent. My family had a house down there when I was a kid. Great relaxing place.

 

 

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[dndranchguys]

Yeah, we love Sargent. Very laid back and peaceful. We built a house down there 3 years ago after discovering the area.

[dndranchguys]

Wow, looks like we are the only ones? Ok, well 6 "family" that we know of. I'm sure others are lurking. ;)

[aj77007]

I'm sure

 

 

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[YellowTJ]

I can see we have a lot of lurkers but not many saying hi. I just booked our trip and can't wait to leave. My husband and I don't always look like family but if you see us say hi we're very happy to meet other rainbow card carriers.

 

[dndranchguys]

Hi Yellow TJ. Welcome aboard. That makes 8 confirmed card carriers on board. We have another couple from AZ traveling with us. Well, we all kinda know what each other looks like. Now just to remember. On sail day, you will find us at a pool bar (which ever pool has the most eye candy or people to to watch...we're not picky, just easily entertained). We get on the ship as early as possible and get the bar tab started. My DH and I are from Austin. Please look for us and we'll watch for you. We like new friends.

[YellowTJ]

I like that, "not picky just entertained". That stuck me as hilarious here at the end of my work day, thanks.

 

We live up in Dallas so it'll be an easy drive down that morning. My other sailings I did not have a balcony so I may be firmly attached to that rail for the first day. But as I say that I know I also love to people watch, so I'll keep an eye out for you.

 

BTW I'm Stephenie and the DH is Chaney.

[dndranchguys]

Good to meet you Stephenie and Chaney! We have never sailed on this ship but it is big and we hear nothing but good things about it. And this time of year the sailing should be smooth!

 

Just wondering, has anyone booked any excursions? Mike and I plus our friends Mike and Troy (both flight attendants so...you know!) booked the "Barefoot Catamaran Sail & Snorkel with Lunch" in Roatan. Booked through Carnival. Only $70 per person plus the words "open bar" caught our eye. The reviews look very good for the most part. That's all we booked. No plans for Belize yet on this sail. Next sail we are doing the cave tubing thing. I know in Cozumel we like to shop (maybe I'll get that wedding ring finally?:mad:) and then hit Carlos and Charlies...hard!

[YellowTJ]

We booked two off Carnival. In Belize we're doing one of the random snorkel boats that meets us at the ship and takes us out and back. In Rotan we're going to Maya Key. Sounded nice to just wonder about not on any schedule. We normally dive when we go on vacation but we decided to make this vacation the LEAST trouble possible. So no diving just snorkeling.

 

I've been to Cozumel a zillion times from cruise ships or long vacations for diving. If you need any tips or directions ask. We were there for just over 3 weeks last year.

 

Carlos and Charlies is always a blast. I've done some pretty silly things in there and coming outa there. Once I stole a man's giant barracuda on the pier momentarily for a short dance and photo op. Once back on the boat, the at that time girlfriend ... was not so happy with my fishy clothes and put drunk me and me wearing them into the shower until she was happy.

 

Sounds like someone has an overdue wedding ring. Hope you get one! :D

[dndranchguys]

We have always wanted to learn to dive. Never have. We have a beach house, maybe you can come down and teach us.

 

In Belize we may just take the ferry over to Caye Caulker for the day and wander around. I understand there is somewhat of a gay bar near the docks. Don't know the name, but it has a British Flag on it. On Cozumel, we have been there a lot too so not much new there. Might rent a jeep and drive around, but will probably just shop and hang.

 

Almost sail time. If you find us on Sunday (check pool bars for 4 guys...you know what we look like), I'll buy you a round or two of drinks. After that, I'm getting the drink package which makes round buying hard to do.:o

[aj77007]

Only a few more days! Look forward to meeting everyone.

[aj77007]

In Roatan we are just doing the Zipline Express in the morning and then have the rest of the day open. Any suggestions for close by beaches or bars? We've never been to Roatan.

 

In Belize we are taking a 1/2 day snorkeling trip in the morning and in Cozumel we decided on Segways.

 

We've been to Cozumel many times and on the first cruise we took there we were all signed up for the this excursion and it was rained out.

Edited April 15, 2014 by aj77007

[dndranchguys]

In Roatan there is a beach with bars and food right next to the Carnival dock. It is part of their private compound. Anyway, it is very close and nice. Good eye candy (well depends on what's on our ship) and I think you can snorkel there also. Just google map Mahogany Bay, Honduras for pics. This is the beach area there;

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Edited April 15, 2014 by dndranchguys

[dndranchguys]

Just found a FB page for this cruise: April 20th 2014 Carnival Magic Cruise

Lots of busy bodies on there. LOL!

[aj77007]

Lol. Did you join the group?

 

 

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[dndranchguys]

Yeah I did. Bunch of Chatty Cathys. Nice folks though. I can't believe we only know of 8 "family" going on this cruise. Surely there are more. :)

[dndranchguys]

Well, I spotted a couple more "suspects" over on the FB page for this cruise. We are not alone! LOL!:D

Edited April 16, 2014 by dndranchguys

[aj77007]

LOL. I see

[dndranchguys]

Come on 4 pm! Let's get this party started!:D:D:D

[YellowTJ]

Bunch of FB stalkers LOL :p It is weird that more family hasn't shown up here. On my past cruises there's been more. Honestly I kinda expected a few more just because school isn't out and the typical family with kids will be waiting a couple weeks. Kinda thought that'd lead to more couples, who normally like to find other couples to join for a drink. But now that I've got vacation syndrome I'll go stalk the FB page while at work.