summer slope Posted February 20, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 20, 2015 that....with over a year before our next cruise I want to begin packing today. I am so sick of the sub zero weather here in the North I want to begin packing!! Warm thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprockie Posted February 20, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I am with you. We just got off a B2B on the Constellation and I stumbled upon a fantastic HAL itinerary for February 2016 so I booked it. Now, we have to wait over a year:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 20, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Yeah..it's a little weird to want to PACK this far out! I mean, I get the anticipation, and that's great, but.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveling Dot Posted February 20, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I don't think it is weird at all. I start planning what I'm taking on my next cruise as soon as I get home from my previous one. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted February 20, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 20, 2015 To the OP: Sounds like you'd like to pack for just about anything and anywhere just to get you out of the winter misery. And that's not weird, it's human. m-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regnig Posted February 20, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 20, 2015 dixiefinn I don't find it weird at all. When I unpack from a cruise I separate "stuff" into 2 groups. Those thing I have to use here at home and those things that will get packed for the next cruise! :o That way I've started packing a year in advance. Stay warm, I bet our 19 :eek: here at the beach this AM probably sounds toasty warm to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted February 20, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Oh heck no, its not weird. Totally understand the way you feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the2ofus Posted February 21, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Also in OH and really tired of the temps hovering around zero. My next cruise to warm places is next October, and yes, I'd start packing but my old luggage died on the last trip and I have to shop for luggage first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
take us away Posted February 21, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Yes it IS weird and I love it. We do not cruise until Jan 2016 and I would love to start packing!! So I am reviewing my packing lists and dreaming..... Lived in MN , hated winter and you so have my sympathies about the weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted February 21, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I think what you need is a cruise between now and then. It may or may not be weird to be thinking that, but there's really only 1 cure. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted February 21, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Roy, you are right...but alas not possible. And thank you all for your posts. It's fun to see how many think like me. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame42 Posted February 28, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I began shopping this weekend for my 89 day January 2016 cruise. It occurred to me that next November, when It should be time to get serious about organizing for three climate zones, it might be difficult to find short sleeve tee shirts or linen pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted February 28, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) When I unpack from a cruise I separate "stuff" into 2 groups. Those thing I have to use here at home and those things that will get packed for the next cruise! :o That way I've started packing a year in advance. My wife does this! At first I would tease her about it, but now I see it makes sense. Just this morning we were talking about the cruise we want to take next summer but haven't booked yet because we are still waiting for the cruises to be announced. She looked at me with a big grin and said she is almost ready to go since she has most of her "cruise" stuff already organized! :D Edited February 28, 2015 by JimAOk1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted February 28, 2015 #14 Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) that....with over a year before our next cruise I want to begin packing today. I am so sick of the sub zero weather here in the North I want to begin packing!! Warm thoughts. It is weird.... I thought you were referring to my passport photo. ( it is kind of):eek::eek::) Have a great weekend. Don Edited February 28, 2015 by Folk Singer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted February 28, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Beyond weird. Insanely weird. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazy4kruisin Posted February 28, 2015 #16 Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Not weird at all, All cruise addicts that think that way.:D I do too. Edited February 28, 2015 by krazy4kruisin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvcmember Posted March 1, 2015 #17 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Absolutely not! I have the luxury of living in Florida and I swear I am always packing a suitcase. Suggestion: Print out the deck plans in color and make a cover page. Then you can flip through the pages when you are dreaming about being onboard the ship. Plus, it helps you get familiar with the ships layout. Put some things aside. I always have some clothes I wear when cruising. Just think of all the months you have to find bargains at the store for new stuff! Have lots of fun in anticipation before your cruise. I have 37 more days until my next one. Very excited. My very first 10-day voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted March 1, 2015 #18 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Suggestion: Print out the deck plans in color and make a cover page. Then you can flip through the pages when you are dreaming about being onboard the ship. Plus, it helps you get familiar with the ships layout. Great idea! I think I'll do this. Have fun on your next cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazy4kruisin Posted March 1, 2015 #19 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I began shopping this weekend for my 89 day January 2016 cruise. It occurred to me that next November, when It should be time to get serious about organizing for three climate zones, it might be difficult to find short sleeve tee shirts or linen pants. An 89 day cruise? Wow! I can only dream. Where would an 89 day cruse take a person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Chris Posted March 1, 2015 #20 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Suggestion: Print out the deck plans in color and make a cover page. Then you can flip through the pages when you are dreaming about being onboard the ship. Plus, it helps you get familiar with the ships layout. Doesn't everyone make a binder for each cruise? Three on my desk now. And yes, I was trying on some cruise clothes yesterday (but we sail in six weeks - yay!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted March 1, 2015 #21 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Not weird at all, All cruise addicts that think that way.:D I do too. that is so true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticsailor Posted March 1, 2015 #22 Share Posted March 1, 2015 of course. I have 4 made: one for the booked oct maasdam 50 day cruise; two for want to be cruises; and one if I win the lottery! So if I'm weird also it looks like I am in good company! Happy cruising and dreaming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsby Posted March 1, 2015 #23 Share Posted March 1, 2015 of course. I have 4 made: one for the booked oct maasdam 50 day cruise; two for want to be cruises; and one if I win the lottery! So if I'm weird also it looks like I am in good company! Happy cruising and dreaming! I have binders for each trip....then I add a top page for things I might have wanted to do differently if we make a return trip....it has helped our friends several times in planning their cruises...... Hadn't thought of doing one for future trips tho....good idea....!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted March 1, 2015 #24 Share Posted March 1, 2015 My wife started a "future cruise" folder for a cruise we plan to take next Summer. She made printouts of the shore excursions we plan to take, as well as the deck plans and other information about the ship. We haven't booked it yet since we are still waiting for the Summer itineraries to be announced. When it opens, we are ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted March 2, 2015 #25 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Doesn't everyone make a binder for each cruise? Three on my desk now. And yes, I was trying on some cruise clothes yesterday (but we sail in six weeks - yay!) Good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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