ckrobyn Posted February 14, 2015 Author #101 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hi Robyn!I'm following along as I love reading reviews of any Royal Caribbean ship as I'm passing the time waiting for October and my first cruise in 30years. The reason your visit to the mouse was crowded isn't just because of the holiday weekend. Several years ago many school districts in various states split the two week spring break. Our kids now get next week off (they call it mid-winter break)then a week at Easter. Enjoy your trip. Happy Anniversary! Well then, that explains it! Wow - you are going on a cruise after so many years, that's wonderful! :) The time will fly by as you start to plan all the details :) Thanks for the Anniversary wishes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted February 14, 2015 #102 Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) We are back at our hotel and pretty tired - it's been a long day!I have a question.....if I am taking pics on my iphone, but will not be using it onboard, where can I upload my pics so I can post on here? What site do most people use? I will transfer my iphone pics to my PC first. Nice to see your having some fun in the warmth.:D. They did say it was the coldest day of the winter do far. I have been using photobucket to upload pictures. Easy to use. The link you want to copy and paste is the bottom link of the 4. (Image) Edited February 14, 2015 by Ourusualbeach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 14, 2015 Author #103 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Nice to see your having some fun in the warmth.:D. They did say it was the coldest day of the winter do far. I have been using photobucket to upload pictures. Easy to use. The link you want to copy and paste is the bottom link of the 4. Thanks Ken - I just realized the photos I uploaded from Tapatalk are HUGE! They take up the whole page :eek: I am going to use photobucket from the ship :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 14, 2015 Author #104 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Testing photobucket....fingers crossed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeewine&sunshine Posted February 14, 2015 #105 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hi Robyn! Like you, DH and I are taking our first cruise to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. I'm a bit apprehensive, but am also really looking forward to experiencing something new. We're sailing 3/22 in a GS. My questions for you are: 1. There was a lot of talk here on CC during dry dock about Royal refurbing rooms. Can you confirm whether all suites were refurbed? 2. We have reservations at each of the speciality restaurants. Can you share your thoughts on food/service if you dine at any of the venues. Looking forward to reading your report. Have a fantastic trip and happy anniversary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 14, 2015 Author #106 Share Posted February 14, 2015 And we have a winner!!!! Photobucket it is :) More posts and pics tomorrow......and then......Freedom on Sunday!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 14, 2015 Author #107 Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) Hi Robyn! Like you, DH and I are taking our first cruise to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. I'm a bit apprehensive, but am also really looking forward to experiencing something new. We're sailing 3/22 in a GS. My questions for you are: 1. There was a lot of talk here on CC during dry dock about Royal refurbing rooms. Can you confirm whether all suites were refurbed? 2. We have reservations at each of the speciality restaurants. Can you share your thoughts on food/service if you dine at any of the venues. Looking forward to reading your report. Have a fantastic trip and happy anniversary. I can't think of a better way to celebrate an anniversary than onboard a ship! I understand the apprehension of a first cruise, but you are going to love your cruise and of course your GS!! :D I have stayed in a GS on the Freedom and they are wonderful. I will let you know if the suites have been refurbed, from what I have heard so far, it seems the cabins have not? We don't have plans for specialty restaurants this time. I dined in Chops and Portofino on the Liberty in November and they were both great. I understand that Portofino is gone, and Giovanni's Table is in it's place. Sabor has also been added. Edited February 14, 2015 by ckrobyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar27 Posted February 14, 2015 #108 Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) Glad the Griswalds had a good day with the mouse. :) The hotel looks really nice. Enjoy!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited February 14, 2015 by Shar27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamesEM Posted February 14, 2015 #109 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Looking forward to your reports and photos, have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted February 14, 2015 #110 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Photobucket is pretty good...that is generally what i use.. Will be watching the webcam tomorrow... It's cold here...send sun!! Sent from my Galaxy S5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 14, 2015 Author #111 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Just because I am photobucket challenged, I did a test and uploaded from iphone (last night's pic was one already on there) - apparently I already had a photobucket log in? My memory is failing :eek: Lets see if this works..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBeBop Posted February 14, 2015 #112 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Works like a charm. I like photobucket. Best picture sharing around. I wouldn't mind doing a trip report from the FOS this April/May. But I don't think I want to spring for the Internet. After all, we are in vacation. I do have a request. If you are putting your kids in the kids club, I would like to know how it goes. We will probably sign up our six-year old granddaughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 14, 2015 Author #113 Share Posted February 14, 2015 It works!!!! Good Morning to everyone that is following along :D I can officially say "my cruise is TOMORROW!" - I don't know about you, but after months of planning (okay, obsessing :rolleyes:) it just seems surreal to me that I will be boarding the ship in the morning - hopefully it will still be morning if the embarkation goes well (SherriZ , I will give you a full report!) It is another gloriously sunny day in Orlando - those of you following any weather reports for this area of Florida know that we are in the midst of a cold front, although temps during the day are in the mid to high 60's, today will be the same. The jury is out on whether we will venture down to PC later today to watch the ships sail. My DD (alright...me too) want to do a little outlet mall shopping. Truth is, with the Canadian dollar quickly heading south, it is a little less appealing. I was fortunate to have read on Cruise Critic that other Canadian's were buying USD onboard credit and only paying 10% for it, so I jumped on that bandwagon and we have a nice little onboard credit nest egg for our cruise :) I will try and take as many pics as I can onboard (need to get used to carrying the iphone instead of a camera) and I need to be sure it is in airplane mode or my cellular bill could wind up being more than the cruise itself!!! I am very excited to be able to bring you pictures, I know how much I appreciate it when someone else (RADIO :o) posts pictures of his cruises on his very famous (and never duplicated, Live reports) I will definitely be posting a full report each evening of the cruise, and maybe even early morning (depends on what we are doing that day), but as long as there is a decent internet connection, you can expect a daily report from me. SO excited! Tomorrow is CRUISE DAY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 14, 2015 Author #114 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Works like a charm. I like photobucket. Best picture sharing around. I wouldn't mind doing a trip report from the FOS this April/May. But I don't think I want to spring for the Internet. After all, we are in vacation. I do have a request. If you are putting your kids in the kids club, I would like to know how it goes. We will probably sign up our six-year old granddaughter. My DD is 18 :o (I got married young!!!!! LOL) Having said that, she has cruised with us since she was 8, and we did send her to Adventure Ocean. Generally the kids love it, and I am sure your granddaughter will too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 14, 2015 Author #115 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I shot this photo of the Indy a few years ago......I still love it, and of course she is the sister of Freedom :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb0913 Posted February 14, 2015 #116 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Following along! Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeewine&sunshine Posted February 14, 2015 #117 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I can't think of a better way to celebrate an anniversary than onboard a ship!I understand the apprehension of a first cruise, but you are going to love your cruise and of course your GS!! :D I have stayed in a GS on the Freedom and they are wonderful. I will let you know if the suites have been refurbed, from what I have heard so far, it seems the cabins have not? We don't have plans for specialty restaurants this time. I dined in Chops and Portofino on the Liberty in November and they were both great. I understand that Portofino is gone, and Giovanni's Table is in it's place. Sabor has also been added. Robyn, thank you so much. Your enthusiasm about cruising and sailing tomorrow is getting me excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 14, 2015 Author #118 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Robyn, thank you so much. Your enthusiasm about cruising and sailing tomorrow is getting me excited! I like your choice of the word "enthusiasm" :p Most of my friends and family call it obsessed :eek: Either way, I have butterflies the day before my cruise, even when it is the 26th....or is it 27? I need to go and read my own signature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted February 14, 2015 #119 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Happy Anniversary. Following your thread. Loved the Freedom having sailed her twice, always holds a special place in our hearts. Enjoy Safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted February 14, 2015 #120 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Looking forward to your review as we have the same cruise later next month. Enjoy your cruise. Craig We are going on her again soon and looking at the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 14, 2015 Author #121 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Happy Anniversary. Following your thread. Loved the Freedom having sailed her twice, always holds a special place in our hearts. Enjoy Safe travels. Hi Sue :) Thanks - we are pretty excited! Cant wait to get out there! (wait! do they even use that slogan anymore?):rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 14, 2015 Author #122 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Just in case anyone wants to know what I left behind in Toronto.....here you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted February 14, 2015 #123 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Just in case anyone wants to know what I left behind in Toronto.....here you go. Had another 4 inches overnight. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchin Posted February 14, 2015 #124 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Happy Anniversary! Look forward to hearing about the refurbished Freedom. We are booked for next year but have sailed her in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 14, 2015 Author #125 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Looking at the weather forecast for places like NY and Boston - wow! I hope anyone flying out from there can actually get out! :eek: I think anyone living in Canada or the US eastern seaboard, can relate to the anxiety winter weather causes when you need to get to Florida for a cruise!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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