cardes Posted January 11, 2015 #26 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Trainman2. Thank you for posting the pictures of Embassy Suites. We will be staying there prior to Allure on Feb 1. I will enjoy following your cruise! A few questions....how are you getting to the port and what time do you plan on getting there? Have you eaten at BiminiBoatyard or Nanking Asian Bistro? Thank you, Charlene Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readytolose Posted January 11, 2015 #27 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I'll be boarding the ship right along with you, but I can't wait to read your live review when I get back! I looked for you at the cocktail party but didn't see you. Hopefully we will get to meet while on the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted January 11, 2015 Author #28 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I assume that you are "Ready To Loose" all of the cold, snow, and ice. There were actually some very light snow flurries and sleet two nights ago in our area. No accumulation at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted January 11, 2015 Author #29 Share Posted January 11, 2015 We met up with Kathie & Jack at the hotel and hung out at the Manager's reception drinking Pepsi and then had a light dinner/snack in the hotel restaurant. We are all tired and excited about boarding the ship tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted January 11, 2015 Author #30 Share Posted January 11, 2015 A few questions....how are you getting to the port and what time do you plan on getting there? You can park at the hotel for $7/day or the port for $15/day. A Taxi from the hotel to the port is $9. We are going to drive to the port about 10:30 tomorrow morning and hope to meet up with Ally and Lyric in the terminal, check in, and board together. We prefer to park at the port because we can have a porter haul our luggage direct to the car and be on our way home by 8:30 or 9 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredgram Posted January 11, 2015 #31 Share Posted January 11, 2015 The hotel really looks nice. Must be warm as I see people at the pool. Enjoy the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readytolose Posted January 11, 2015 #32 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I assume that you are "Ready To Loose" all of the cold, snow, and ice. There were actually some very light snow flurries and sleet two nights ago in our area. No accumulation at all... Yep! It was -35 windchill when we left home on Thursday. Hopefully it's a little warmer when we get back. I plan on watching the Packer game tomorrow after we board so I'm not sure if we wil get to the meet up at the Solarium bar but hopefully we'll get to meet at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardes Posted January 11, 2015 #33 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Thank you have a great cruise. Looking forward to your pictures and comments Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted January 11, 2015 Author #34 Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Now that we can't smoke on the Balconies, the most likely place to find us will be in the smoking area on the pool deck near the Pool Bar. Of course, with Lyric along we will also be spending time on the non-smoking side near the Kiddy Pool with her Mom. We are so looking forward to seeing how Lyric reacts to the Allure. A 6 year old's first cruise will be on the biggest ship in the World! Edited January 11, 2015 by Trainman-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted January 11, 2015 #35 Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Bon Voyage Trainman and Judith! Edited January 11, 2015 by DonnaK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pajazz28 Posted January 11, 2015 #36 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Great so far. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Frediebeach Posted January 11, 2015 #37 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I enjoy your reviews so will be following along & will give me a break for our cold weather.Also pictures of 17th St area in Ft Lauderdale makes me want to go back but will have to wait until Oct.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lgarth Posted January 11, 2015 #38 Share Posted January 11, 2015 :D:D:D:DHey Jim and Judith !! Have had this on a sticky note on my monitor since I found out y'all were going. Sooo looking forward to this cruise, as always!! Have fun and enjoy the "family". Thanks for the vacation ! Looking forward to all of it !! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky616 Posted January 11, 2015 #39 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Now that we can't smoke on the Balconies, the most likely place to find us will be in the smoking area on the pool deck near the Pool Bar. Of course, with Lyric along we will also be spending time on the non-smoking side near the Kiddy Pool with her Mom. We are so looking forward to seeing how Lyric reacts to the Allure. A 6 year old's first cruise will be on the biggest ship in the World! We got off the Oasis last month with our 5 year old which was his first cruise and when he first saw the ship his reaction was there it is, the Oasis. He was smiling ear to ear. He's been watching it on the webcam for a year or so now but you can't be prepared until you see it in person how big it really is. It was priceless and I'm sure Lyric will react the same way. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamelajs Posted January 11, 2015 #40 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I am anxious to read your review. I have read some o your reviews before. We were on the Allure once before and plan on cruising on her at the beginning of Feb. I have been a little concerned I have heard that the service has gone down hill. I am hoping they just crabby cruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama24 Posted January 11, 2015 #41 Share Posted January 11, 2015 We're doing this cruise next year so I'll be following along with great interest. Have a wonderful week with your dear friends. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnsie Posted January 11, 2015 #42 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Will be following along with you this week. Thanks for posting for all of us when are land locked. Smooth sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Teen Posted January 11, 2015 #43 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I'm planning to watch Allure depart in person from the beach. :D :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamesEM Posted January 11, 2015 #44 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Looking forward to your reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rncruiser Posted January 11, 2015 #45 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I was on Allure last month and saw someone in the Diamond Lounge who looked like you. When I got closer I realized it wasn't you. But I would have loved to have met you. Enjoy your cruise. Allie is a wonderful ship. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katrina.honner Posted January 11, 2015 #46 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Sounds good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbri Posted January 11, 2015 #47 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Looking forward to your review!!!! :):):):):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hancogran Posted January 11, 2015 #48 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Have a fantastic cruise, Judith and Trainman! Can't wait for another awesome review. :) Thanks for all the time you spend putting it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted January 11, 2015 Author #49 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Here is Lyric this morning in Nashville, TN ready to board the airplane. Her carry on is filled with her favorite dolls and stuffed animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted January 11, 2015 Author #50 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Morning in Fort Lauderdale. It is gonna be a nice day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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