Ladies I need your thoughts

[Solararc]

Not corny at all, I am doing the same thing for my brothers 4 kids ranging from 3-15. It was supposed to be knapsacks/beach bags but I have been shopping for months and thankfully got a new set of luggage from the casino. The bags are stuffed with toys, games, beach balls, bubbles, pirate stuff, selfie sticks, glow everything, flip flops, underwater cameras, waterproof cell phone bags, sunglasses, silly string (not for the ship that one), suntan lotion, decks of cards, uno, family feud, beach towels and a bunch of other stuff I can't remember. I ordered a Carlo's cake to be delivered on day 1 but I will let the butler know to hold it until I can set up everyone's bed with their stuff.

 

yes I know, I spoil them all rotten

 

:D

 

 

If you ever feel the need to spoil me, I wouldn't say no lol j/k

 

 

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[Kingmaker_inc]

Yes mam, she would be silver right now if she was 18, I'm going to have her pay for a few cruises when she is of age to pay is back lol, we will all be platinum after the second of these booked cruises

 

We're going into our fifth, and entering platinum now. We cruise in the Haven, so we already get a bunch of perks (and points)... but it is always nice to have more!!

[BC100]

When I wanted to surprise my wife with a cruise I bought a model of an NCL ship pasted it up with departure date and cabin number with a card " you're booked". Gave it to her for her birthday. It took a few minutes for it to sink in. She was in shock. Trust me -- anything will work.

[ChiMimi69]

I will be surprising my DW & DD with two cruises, my plan is to buy new luggage and put our edocs in, on top of some NCL bath robes, is this too corny or would you like that sort of thing?

 

 

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I wouldn't care how you delivered it. You had me at "I will be surprising my DW & DD with two cruises"!!! :D I'm sure they will love it no matter how you do it!

[Casino Comp Chick]

If you ever feel the need to spoil me, I wouldn't say no lol j/k

 

 

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Well you declined our offer to be our cabin boy in the GV next year......I was planning on breaking up all those big bills into singles and all....;)

j/k

Edited April 15, 2015 by iimmie

[Solararc]

Well you declined our offer to be our cabin boy in the GV next year......I was planning on breaking up all those big bills into singles and all....;)

j/k

 

 

Hahaha I never declined, just wasn't sure about time off

 

 

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[Solararc]

So far no negative thoughts on this make me think I'm making the right choice in delivery, thanks to all that have posted so far, and iimmie don't get rid of those singles just yet[emoji6]

 

 

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[missdixie]

I love this idea. Go for it.

[Jaco5NC]

I agree with everyone else...wonderful idea!! Very sweet and thoughtful!

[CasinoCruzGirl]

I ready for you

[Casino Comp Chick]

I ready for you

 

Where is that like button??

[ColinIllinois]

So far no negative thoughts on this make me think I'm making the right choice in delivery, thanks to all that have posted so far, and iimmie don't get rid of those singles just yet[emoji6]

 

 

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Did you really think any women were going to tell you this was a bad idea? lol

[SuiteCruiser]

If you have access to your wife's my NCL account you should change her email to yours. As soon as you book, it triggers an email and your surprise could be ruined.

 

Sounds great though, very sweet!

[gwsster]

So far no negative thoughts on this make me think I'm making the right choice in delivery, thanks to all that have posted so far, and iimmie don't get rid of those singles just yet[emoji6]

 

SOLARARC you are on the right track. I would skip the robes, but some AAA books/maps of where you are going along with the E-Doc's. If you want to fill the suitcases, you could put some balloons in it.

 

Good Job. My DH surprised me with a Suite upgrade 5 years ago on NCL Jade to Europe. We booked a balcony room and I was thrilled to be going to Europe, a dream that I thought we would never see. NCL called him with a Suite upgrade and he took the GREAT deal but kept it a secret from me. DH had been communicating with other CC members that we had booked tours with so they were in on the surprise.

I was so confused as to why we were taken out of line in front of other cruisers and checked in. Then we were sent to a nice room with food to wait for boarding. Thankfully the CC members we met online had booked a suite and were in the room too. I wanted to bolt because I knew NCL made a mistake and my DH kept saying "It is OK, NCL is just thinning the other check in lines or something". Then sweet CC member Linda said, "Oh they see we are connected for excursions so it is OK, you are with us. I was very anxious. Then came "Jeeves" the butler to escourt us to the ship. People below us were yelling "Hey why do they get to get on the ship?" I shrugged and said "I don't know!" I am SO confused by this time and almost near tears and I am a planner. DH stayed behind me and didn't say a word.

Jeeves, (sorry I forgot his name) opened the Suite door, I didn't see that the room had the sign that said "Jade Suite" on it. I walked into the room and thought hmmm, we must sleep on the sofa, then I saw the dining table and the coffee maker and went WOW! Then Jeeves takes me into the bathroom and DH just stayed behind watching the show unfold. The bathroom Holy Smoke! 2 sinks, a tub with TV overlooking the ocean, shower, etc. Then Jeeves pointed to the bed, A full King sized bed in a separate room. (there was also a second bedroom to be seen later).

I must have looked like a crazy woman, I looked at DH and gave the "whats up" look, he said 3 words, "Honey I upgraded". I CRIED, not sweet little tears, but full UGLY cry. DH has never kept a secret from me and I lost it. We were met CC members a few minutes later at Cagneys for lunch and I couldn't talk, I just cried. It was a special trip for us, a celebration of marriage and recovery from an 18 month health care issue. What a cruise! What a memory! What great CC members that we sailed with, Linda, Lyle, Maria, Roberto, Chris and Jennifer. You can meet some mighty nice folks on CC.

Edited April 16, 2015 by gwsster

[Jenjer]

I think that's a great idea if she would use the robe if not how about some sun tan oil or something themed to your cruise ports.

 

Just some info check out Tj Maxx or Marshalls for great deals on luggage. I love my new 4 wheeled luggage.

[ExpatBride]

[quote name='Solararc']I refuse to spend that kind of coin on an item that sits in the crawl space for most of its life.


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You asked :)

[Solararc]

[quote name='FootballParent']I ready for you[/QUOTE]


I'll start hitting the gym lol


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[Solararc]

[quote name='SuiteCruiser']If you have access to your wife's my NCL account you should change her email to yours. As soon as you book, it triggers an email and your surprise could be ruined.



Sounds great though, very sweet![/QUOTE]


Great advice, luckily I have had that done since our first cruise, I just have to keep an eye on the snail mail for any spoilers


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[Solararc]

[quote name='gwsster'][quote name='Solararc']So far no negative thoughts on this make me think I'm making the right choice in delivery, thanks to all that have posted so far, and iimmie don't get rid of those singles just yet[emoji6]

SOLARARC you are on the right track. I would skip the robes, but some AAA books/maps of where you are going along with the E-Doc's. If you want to fill the suitcases, you could put some balloons in it.

Good Job. My DH surprised me with a Suite upgrade 5 years ago on NCL Jade to Europe. We booked a balcony room and I was thrilled to be going to Europe, a dream that I thought we would never see. NCL called him with a Suite upgrade and he took the GREAT deal but kept it a secret from me. DH had been communicating with other CC members that we had booked tours with so they were in on the surprise.
I was so confused as to why we were taken out of line in front of other cruisers and checked in. Then we were sent to a nice room with food to wait for boarding. Thankfully the CC members we met online had booked a suite and were in the room too. I wanted to bolt because I knew NCL made a mistake and my DH kept saying "It is OK, NCL is just thinning the other check in lines or something". Then sweet CC member Linda said, "Oh they see we are connected for excursions so it is OK, you are with us. I was very anxious. Then came "Jeeves" the butler to escourt us to the ship. People below us were yelling "Hey why do they get to get on the ship?" I shrugged and said "I don't know!" I am SO confused by this time and almost near tears and I am a planner. DH stayed behind me and didn't say a word.
Jeeves, (sorry I forgot his name) opened the Suite door, I didn't see that the room had the sign that said "Jade Suite" on it. I walked into the room and thought hmmm, we must sleep on the sofa, then I saw the dining table and the coffee maker and went WOW! Then Jeeves takes me into the bathroom and DH just stayed behind watching the show unfold. The bathroom Holy Smoke! 2 sinks, a tub with TV overlooking the ocean, shower, etc. Then Jeeves pointed to the bed, A full King sized bed in a separate room. (there was also a second bedroom to be seen later).
I must have looked like a crazy woman, I looked at DH and gave the "whats up" look, he said 3 words, "Honey I upgraded". I CRIED, not sweet little tears, but full UGLY cry. DH has never kept a secret from me and I lost it. We were met CC members a few minutes later at Cagneys for lunch and I couldn't talk, I just cried. It was a special trip for us, a celebration of marriage and recovery from an 18 month health care issue. What a cruise! What a memory! What great CC members that we sailed with, Linda, Lyle, Maria, Roberto, Chris and Jennifer. You can meet some mighty nice folks on CC.[/QUOTE]


That's an amazing story, glad he was able to keep it together and surprise you in such a nice way. Well done


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[Solararc]

[quote name='Jenjer']I think that's a great idea if she would use the robe if not how about some sun tan oil or something themed to your cruise ports.



Just some info check out Tj Maxx or Marshalls for great deals on luggage. I love my new 4 wheeled luggage.[/QUOTE]


We have always talked about bringing the robes home, I think she would use it, if not I know I will lol


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[Solararc]

Robes are in the mail, now to buy the luggage


*Living Large* Edited April 19, 2015 by Solararc

[CasinoCruzGirl]

Roflmaoooooooooo

[Solararc]

Are you laughing at me or my new shiny profile pic [emoji13]


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[monkeybone]

They will love it! :)

I love your new pic! Edited April 19, 2015 by monkeybone

[turtle tavern]

Solarac, I am surprising my husband with a cruise for his birthday in June. I am going to tell him a week before on our anniversary. Do you have any suggestions for presenting the surprise to a guy? I am not very creative. I am glad I do not have to keep the secret as long as you, I am also afraid after too many drinks I am going to slip up lol.