ger_77 Posted January 10, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Oh my gosh, I'm so excited I can barely sit to type. Today we did something we've never done before - booked a last minute cruise. After lunch we received an email from HAL and one of the itineraries listed was a 14 day Southern Caribbean cruise from Tampa .... leaving this Friday. The temperature here on the "frozen tundra" is currently -21C and we're supposed to be in the -40C and below for the weekend; that coupled with the fact that we were trying to decide what to do for our 40th wedding anniversary helped push us in the direction of the phone to HAL, air miles, and hotel sites. I booked our cruise, the air and hotels - pre and post in Tampa, and now am in the process of packing and getting the house and cat ready for the sitter. Whatever we have, we have; what we don't, we can buy in Tampa before we sail. Wish us luck, as we leave the day after tomorrow at 6AM. Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted January 10, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) Good for you. That is what we like about last minute cruises. The price and the surprise when you push to button to pay and then it is truly a done deal. Edited January 10, 2017 by iancal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expectGREATthings Posted January 10, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Sounds like fun to me. I hope you have a wonderful time. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJSULIBRARIAN Posted January 10, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 10, 2017 That's terrific - have a great time away from the bitter cold ainto the warm and sunny Caribbean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richstowe Posted January 10, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Good ! Enjoy the cruise and just as important, enjoy the warmth . :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 10, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Good for you:D It's too dam cold here as well. I would just be afraid we couldn't get out:( Great that you could still get FF miles and get your kitty taken care if in time.:) It sounds like all the stars were aligning for your cruise. It's meant to be. Have a Great Time and bask in the warmth :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted January 10, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Have a wonderful time. It's sounds like a great time for you to escape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinNana Posted January 10, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 10, 2017 So exciting! Enjoy your last minute cruise and the warm weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted January 10, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Oh my gosh, I'm so excited I can barely sit to type. Today we did something we've never done before - booked a last minute cruise. After lunch we received an email from HAL and one of the itineraries listed was a 14 day Southern Caribbean cruise from Tampa .... leaving this Friday. The temperature here on the "frozen tundra" is currently -21C and we're supposed to be in the -40C and below for the weekend; that coupled with the fact that we were trying to decide what to do for our 40th wedding anniversary helped push us in the direction of the phone to HAL, air miles, and hotel sites. I booked our cruise, the air and hotels - pre and post in Tampa, and now am in the process of packing and getting the house and cat ready for the sitter. Whatever we have, we have; what we don't, we can buy in Tampa before we sail. Wish us luck, as we leave the day after tomorrow at 6AM. Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Awesome Gerry! Have a great time in the sun and warmth! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted January 10, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I got that same email. If only I could join you , but I need to be good for a while[emoji3] Have a fantastic cruise on the Oosterdam [emoji898][emoji898] Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted January 10, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Fantastic! What a good job you've done. I'm curious where you fly out of.... if it's that cold it should be good and clear. Keep the block heater plugged in so you can get to the airport ;) And do you drain your house water lines? We do and it's never been that cold, not -40 either C or F.... but if there was a problem it'd be a royal mess, so we drain. Blessings that all the last minute things so smooth. Safe travels and have a sunny, hot blast in the tropics! We're all excited with you! m-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted January 10, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Congratulations on the speedy get-away, and on the anniversary. Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjphelps Posted January 10, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Enjoy! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JandPB Posted January 10, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 10, 2017 What a great feeling to drop and go. Wish you calm seas. Sent from my SM-T377V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 10, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) Fantastic! What a good job you've done. I'm curious where you fly out of.... if it's that cold it should be good and clear. Keep the block heater plugged in so you can get to the airport ;) And do you drain your house water lines? We do and it's never been that cold, not -40 either C or F.... but if there was a problem it'd be a royal mess, so we drain. Blessings that all the last minute things so smooth. Safe travels and have a sunny, hot blast in the tropics! We're all excited with you! m-- Don't think that the cold keeps the snow away. I used to believe that, but here i have discovered it snows at -30 and -35. :( Depressing. Glad Geri is escaping and wiahing her safe travela snd no weather interruptions.:o Edited January 10, 2017 by kazu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted January 10, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Congrats! I've always dreamed of getting a last-minute offer that was too good to pass up. Once I retire at the end of this month, perhaps I will. (DH retired six months ago.) Our first trip after my retirement will be to the Panama Canal on the Zuiderdam five days after my last day at work. I booked it right after Christmas, which seems like last minute--but nothing like booking a cruise that leaves in less than a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimmiethebeach Posted January 10, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Good for you! Have a fantastic cruise and happy anniversary!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogstar Posted January 10, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Awesome! Have a great time. Happy anniversary! [emoji322][emoji568]🥂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kftw Posted January 10, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Have a wonderful cruise & enjoy the warmth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted January 10, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Keep the block heater plugged in so you can get to the airport And do you drain your house water lines? We do and it's never been that cold, not -40 either C or F.... but if there was a problem it'd be a royal mess, so we drain. Blessings that all the last minute things so smooth. Safe travels and have a sunny, hot blast in the tropics! We're all excited with you! Our main vehicle will remain in the garage for the duration of our trip, and we will book a taxi to get us to the airport. We don't drain our house lines, as the pipes are deep enough that they generally don't freeze. We are having a house/cat sitter stay, so she will take care of things, and has all the emergency numbers, etc., just in case the furnace quits or something like that. If we go away in the summer, I usually turn off the water in case the washing machine decides to start filling on it's own, as it tried to one time. All packed, now for grooming appointments (for us, not the cat) for tomorrow! Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted January 10, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Don't think that the cold keeps the snow away. I used to believe that, but here i have discovered it snows at -30 and -35. :( Depressing. Glad Geri is escaping and wiahing her safe travela snd no weather interruptions.:o Brutal! Here snow comes with the front and then the clear skies behind sometimes with the deep cold, though haven't seen lower than -20F up on our ridge at near 9000 ft, much colder down the hill to where we get to the paved road, only 8000 ft; cold flows downhill. I just have to remember our recent warm, wonder filled days in the South Pacific! Ahhh. ger77 - Congratulations on the cruise and the milestone! We're all pulling for you to have grand celebratory getaway! m-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joekerstef Posted January 10, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Congrats! I look forward to the day when I'll be able to take advantage of last minute deals as well. Enjoy your cruise and have a wonderful anniversary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted January 10, 2017 #23 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Good for you, booking a last minute cruise. Congratulations on your 40th Anniversary. Safe travelling, have a fabulous cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorjim Posted January 10, 2017 #24 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Oh my gosh, I'm so excited I can barely sit to type. Today we did something we've never done before - booked a last minute cruise. After lunch we received an email from HAL and one of the itineraries listed was a 14 day Southern Caribbean cruise from Tampa .... leaving this Friday. The temperature here on the "frozen tundra" is currently -21C and we're supposed to be in the -40C and below for the weekend; that coupled with the fact that we were trying to decide what to do for our 40th wedding anniversary helped push us in the direction of the phone to HAL, air miles, and hotel sites. I booked our cruise, the air and hotels - pre and post in Tampa, and now am in the process of packing and getting the house and cat ready for the sitter. Whatever we have, we have; what we don't, we can buy in Tampa before we sail. Wish us luck, as we leave the day after tomorrow at 6AM. Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) We did the same thing and booked the same cruise on Sunday. 5 days from sailing. We winter in Tampa Bay so it's an easy drive to the port. There is a fairly active roll call and an informal meet and greet scheduled for the first sea day. It's been a tough winter in the prairie provinces. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted January 10, 2017 #25 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Fantastic! What a good job you've done. I'm curious where you fly out of.... if it's that cold it should be good and clear. And do you drain your house water lines? We do and it's never been that cold, not -40 either C or F.... but if there was a problem it'd be a royal mess, so we drain. -- Hopefully not, if the cat and the sitter are going to be in the house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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