Jump to content
Cruise Critic Community

LIVE From the ALLURE, 11 Jan 2015, With Trainman-2, Judith, and LYRIC

Trainman-2

By Trainman-2,
in Royal Caribbean International

 Share

Recommended Posts

Trainman-2

Trainman-2

Posted
  • Author
Posted

The ship is zipping along at 18.1 kts and the apparent wind speed is full on to the bow at 36 kts.

 

I am guessing that the Captain slowed down a bit yesterday to reduce the wind speed on the weather decks and increased speed at night to make up the time.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Trainman-2

Trainman-2

Posted
  • Author
Posted
I was just curious. I am a teacher so I was wondering what did you teach?

 

I taught Junior High School level in the public schools in Florida. 7th & 8th grade Science but I converted to Pre-Vocational Agriculture which was really fun at the Junior High level.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Trainman-2

Trainman-2

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I have really been slowing down lately!

 

I spent New Year's Eve in the ER at our local hospital with urinary problems and when my Urologist cut me loose, he really read the riot act to me about over working and the need to take is easy.

 

I am 70 years old now and I think I have finally realized that I can't "do stuff" like I did when I was in my 20's.

 

This is affecting my cruising and live reporting. I simply can't walk and wander all over the ship like I used to when I started doing live reports years ago.

 

I remember doing the first Live Report from the Oasis only a few weeks after it entered service. I wandered all over the ship and took well over 1,000 photos even though I couldn't upload and post them all. But I did post the best ones.

 

There have been so many live reports from RCI ships, excluding the Quantum, that I don't need to photograph everything anymore.

 

With Ally and Lyric cruising along with us this thread is going to be more about them than the Ship.

 

 

So relax and follow along knowing that I have mellowed out and am taking it easy as my Doctor told me to.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
A&L_Ont "Live from...." Rare

A&L_Ont

Posted
Posted

Trainman2, I am glad to see that you and your "extended" family are having such an amazing time. I am also glad to hear that you are feeling better. I love your live reports, and this one is even better as I have some friends (a married couple) onboard with you. Ths is their second cruise. I get to read about your day, and guess what my friends are up to as well.

 

Andrew

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Bimmer09 "Live from...." Rare

Bimmer09

Posted
Posted
I have really been slowing down lately!

 

I spent New Year's Eve in the ER at our local hospital with urinary problems and when my Urologist cut me loose, he really read the riot act to me about over working and the need to take is easy.

 

I am 70 years old now and I think I have finally realized that I can't "do stuff" like I did when I was in my 20's.

 

This is affecting my cruising and live reporting. I simply can't walk and wander all over the ship like I used to when I started doing live reports years ago.

 

So relax and follow along knowing that I have mellowed out and am taking it easy as my Doctor told me to.

 

Trainman, first order of business is for you to relax and enjoy your cruise. Any photos you can post are just icing on a very rich cake for the rest of us and much appreciated.

 

Enjoy Labadee today!!

 

Norris

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ckrobyn

ckrobyn

Posted
Posted

Trainman - you have given back over and over again. We have had the opportunity to see thousands of your amazing photos over the years. Enjoy this cruise with your beautiful family and cherish the moments you are able to cruise through the eyes of a child :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Buffett fan

Buffett fan

Posted
Posted
Trainman, first order of business is for you to relax and enjoy your cruise. Any photos you can post are just icing on a very rich cake for the rest of us and much appreciated.

 

Enjoy Labadee today!!

 

Norris

 

Couldn't agree more! We're all just thrilled to follow along and know that all are having a fantastic time!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
akcruz

akcruz

Posted
Posted

Trainman, let me echo the prior comments by many. Slow down, enjoy the cruise through Lyric's eyes, we will all be here later. Your health, well-being and enjoyment of the cruise with your extended "family" is what's important.

 

Of course we love your pictures and can't wait for your next live report, but you do need to put yourself first!! Enjoy!!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
cardes

cardes

Posted
Posted
She loved them both!

 

 

Good morning Trainman. We will be on Allure on Feb 1. My husband wants to get the Thermal suite package for the week. Do you have any experience with that? Pricing? Diamond discounts?

Thank you

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Forums

Link to comment
Share on other sites
mikechass

mikechass

Posted
Posted

Enjoyed the first part of the review Trainman!

Please remember those of us who are following along do it for your wit and stories... not for 1000 photos. We want you to be happy, healthy and do what you love in a way that is safe for you to do it.

Keep up what you can, we appreciate it!

 

As for Lyric!! I have a 10 year old. We did a cruise in 2013 and she remembers it to be the same as you are describing for your grandbaby... She said "they all call me princess mom, do you think they talked about me and decided to call me such a nice nickname??" She truly believed they all were ONLY calling her that! She thought she was the princess of the cruise! ha

They are amazing with the kids on RCCL and I am sure you can see how special a cruise is through the eyes of a child.

We leave next week on our second family trip, and my daughter has been counting down 531 day till we board AOS in San Juan!

Safe Travels to you, Judith and the others.

Chass

Link to comment
Share on other sites
cruisinrealtor

cruisinrealtor

Posted
Posted

I'm really enjoying your review. I did finally find your review from oasis back in 2010 but I guess because it's so old I cant see your pictures. When you get a chance can you maybe post a link to that review? I can read it but I know you have amazing pictures in there that I would love to see.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in



Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
  • Forum Jump
    • Categories
      • Welcome to Cruise Critic
      • New Cruisers
      • Cruise Lines “A – O”
      • Cruise Lines “P – Z”
      • River Cruising
      • ROLL CALLS
      • Cruise Critic News & Features
      • Digital Photography & Cruise Technology
      • Special Interest Cruising
      • Cruise Discussion Topics
      • UK Cruising
      • Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
      • Canadian Cruisers
      • North American Homeports
      • Ports of Call
      • Cruise Conversations
×
×
  • Create New...