maureencruiser Posted June 16, 2014 Author #101 Share Posted June 16, 2014 While at Fat Tuesday, a sign caught my eye. Wrong Lynchburg, but, still...... I went back to the cart and my shells were ready. $5 each and they were purple. What more could I ask for? Wrona? What the hell kind of name is that? It must be a misprint. I'm not sure how it got into my bag. Oh well, if there is anyone out there with a crazy name like this, email me at maureen0924@msn.com and I will send it to you. ;) By this time, I was hungry, so, I decided to head back to the ship for another Guy's Burger and a nap. I woke up in time for departure, but, we weren't leaving. The Captain made an announcement that we were delayed due to a passenger requiring "huge medical assistance". Oh my, that sounded bad. I decided to calm my nerves with another Pineapple Chipotle Martini. On my way to the Alchemy Bar, I ran into the comedian, Tony, who told me the other comedian, Mutzi, had been taken off the ship that morning with appendicitis. I sipped my drink while Tony talked to his agent or somebody. He was saying, I gotta do four shows tonight! Notice the black pepper in my drink- tasty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureencruiser Posted June 16, 2014 Author #102 Share Posted June 16, 2014 The show that night was a 70's disco theme. They advertised that pre show fun would begin at 6:45 and the show at 7:30. Well, since it was a New York, Studio 54 type ambiance, the "fun" consisted of 45 minutes of listening to sirens, horns honking and jackhammers. Exactly what I cruise to get away from. For 45 minutes. Not cool, not fun. But, the show itself was great fun, including this handsome young man doing a strip tease. The show had a lot of audience participation, including my friend, Michele and the older gentleman I showed you earlier. I hit the buffet again, got some pizza this time then went back to see the show again. This time, instead of "enjoying" the "fun", I had a glass of wine in my cabin for my own pre show fun. After the show , everyone spilled out into the atrium for a Mardi Gras party. The cruise director and her staff were tossing out beads and I managed to snag a few strands. I gave them to some little kids who were nearby. I ran into Michele again and she and I did a mini cabin crawl. She was particularly interested in my cabin, because her family would be in a similar cabin in a few months. When I got back to my cabin, this was waiting for me. I still haven't figured out what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert's mom Posted June 16, 2014 #103 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Looking forward to more. In the mean time I'm reading your Allure review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted June 16, 2014 #104 Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) Finally, I arrived ay my destination, The Alchemy Bar. Working in pharmacy for 25 years, I was interested to see what this themed bar was all about. It looked like every pharmacy I've ever worked at. Well, maybe not EXACTLY.......... Various syrups and tinctures, sorry for the blur. I felt at home here. Awesome! Are you a pharmacist? (I have been a pharmacist for over 30 years, and would find this bar to be very nostalgic too!) Edited June 16, 2014 by DonnaK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shih-tzu Posted June 16, 2014 #105 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Really enjoying this. I really hope that someday you are on the same cruise I am - love your review so far.... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seastars Posted June 16, 2014 #106 Share Posted June 16, 2014 What a spectacular review! This ship looks awesome and it looks like you really had a great time. I like a little booze too, and it looks like there's plenty of it! You might have just convinced me to try and book a short little Carnival excursion, maybe in December. Maybe we'll run into each other sometime, looks like you're a blast. Looking forward to reading more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureencruiser Posted June 17, 2014 Author #107 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Awesome! Are you a pharmacist? (I have been a pharmacist for over 30 years, and would find this bar to be very nostalgic too!) No, I am a technician, have been for 25 years. Maybe we'll run into each other sometime, looks like you're a blast. Looking forward to reading more! Plattsburgh! You're more likely to run into me on land. I've got family in St Albans who work at North Hero State Park! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petesweet Posted June 17, 2014 #108 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Here's a WRONA for you. Maybe she is the one who ordered the shell. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1969975&highlight=wrona Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureencruiser Posted June 17, 2014 Author #109 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Here's a WRONA for you. Maybe she is the one who ordered the shell. ;););) I know, I'm hoping she sees this review. ;););) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiffyLynx Posted June 17, 2014 #110 Share Posted June 17, 2014 LOVE the review! I'm hoping to get on the Sunshine soon :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjn911 Posted June 17, 2014 #111 Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) Cant' wait to read your other reviews...so sweet the way you share Maureen..next best thing to being there....i love how you take pleasure in it all, thanks again...sarah Edited June 17, 2014 by sjn911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Luvs2cruise Posted June 17, 2014 #112 Share Posted June 17, 2014 You are cracking me up! Love your writing style! Best review I have read so far. We are sailing on the Sunshine in May 2015. Different itinerary though. Glad to get an outside view of Carnival. We have been on 3 cruises and all have been Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PresDuLac Posted June 17, 2014 #113 Share Posted June 17, 2014 When I got back to my cabin, this was waiting for me. I still haven't figured out what it was. I love that one. I call it the sexy bunny, ymmv. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted June 17, 2014 #114 Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) If I can think of any good cruise vanity plates, I'll let you know ;) PS The one in my avatar is taken in Ohio :) Edited June 17, 2014 by BillOh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joand452 Posted June 17, 2014 #115 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Love, love, love your reviews, Maureen! We've never considered flying from Richmond (a couple of hours by car); heck, we barely want to go to Reagan National, since we live about 7 miles from Dulles International, but their flights to south Florida are becoming pretty rare. Where did you park? Was it included with your hotel room? Good thing I'm alone in the office right now -- when I saw the family photo I cracked up. As someone already said -- that is EPIC!! I'm in NoVa and was trying to come up with cruise-related plate, too. Since I'm originally from RI, I decided on "OCN ST8." But because I really want to be on the ocean and not back in RI. :rolleyes: Can't wait to read more of the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted June 18, 2014 #116 Share Posted June 18, 2014 That family picture is funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazbar Posted June 19, 2014 #117 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Cant wait for more :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemoCrownie Posted June 20, 2014 #118 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Waiting for more! Awesome, fun review! Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tablet using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBanana1240 Posted June 20, 2014 #119 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Love your review, hope to sail the Sunshine someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h_blond2 Posted June 20, 2014 #120 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Wonderful review!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost Packed Posted June 20, 2014 #121 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Loving the review! I cannot wait to read more! Thanks for taking the time to do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazbar Posted June 25, 2014 #122 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I don't think she is coming back :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tebsaunt Posted June 25, 2014 #123 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I was SO waiting for more of the review.. I hope she comes back. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willma Posted June 25, 2014 #124 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Maureen we miss you! Hoping you are ok and come back to finish your report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joand452 Posted June 25, 2014 #125 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Maybe she's cruising again? Maureen, come back! Your fans are waiting for the rest of the story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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