cruisinfanatic Posted August 24, 2018 #126 Share Posted August 24, 2018 How exciting to book a cruise so close to sailing date. Wishing you all a great cruise. Looking forward to your posts. God knows how much $$$$ for last min balcony for 3 plus air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnie00 Posted August 24, 2018 #127 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Gilbert’s.....thanks 🚢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted August 24, 2018 #128 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Way to go Owen and teammates!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 25, 2018 Author #129 Share Posted August 25, 2018 God knows how much $$$$ for last min balcony for 3 plus air. It wasn’t terrible IMO. They had inside guarantees but we wanted a balcony. As for airfare we have paid more, as well as less, for the same seats 6 months in advance. It is all relative.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 25, 2018 Author #130 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Owen says, thanks to all for the kind words. As for the Keg pictures and your favourites, you all had some amazing picks. Spoiler Alert: if you haven’t eaten, look away. My App, Lobster gratin. They had salads, to which are hiding in the background. Dip the bread in the butter and cheese after and MMMM. Owen had the NY strip, 12 oz. Lisa had the same, change the carbs. 7 oz Petite Filet, for me. Last neighbour update for the review from the drive home. It will be gone tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 25, 2018 Author #131 Share Posted August 25, 2018 So that is really it for tonight. Three bags are zipped and locked, leaving just one for the morning. We are relaxing watching baseball, while Owen’s hockey gear is on the air dryer. In a little while we will be headed up and setting the alarm. 7am departure with a noon flight. Throw in a 2.5 hour drive along with a three hour flight, it will be a long day. This last minute deal has been great so far. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted August 25, 2018 #132 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Sleep good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted August 25, 2018 #133 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Safe travels tomorrow Andrew and family! And I know you like Gilbert's but if you like Mexican, you should give La Bamba a try. Great people, huge portions, and the best Margaritas and fried ice cream. Right next to Publix and a short 3 minute or so walk from Hyatt. We usually cut through the LA Fitness parking garage. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 25, 2018 Author #134 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Safe travels tomorrow Andrew and family! And I know you like Gilbert's but if you like Mexican, you should give La Bamba a try. Great people, huge portions, and the best Margaritas and fried ice cream. Right next to Publix and a short 3 minute or so walk from Hyatt. We usually cut through the LA Fitness parking garage. Sent from my iPhone using Forums We have done that exact walk a few times, right past LaBamba. We have also walked past LaFitness too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted August 25, 2018 #135 Share Posted August 25, 2018 We have done that exact walk a few times, right past LaBamba. We have also walked past LaFitness too. But have you eaten there? I literally dream of that place! Sometimes I am more excited to eat there pre-cruise than for the cruise itself [emoji38] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 25, 2018 Author #136 Share Posted August 25, 2018 But have you eaten there? I literally dream of that place! Sometimes I am more excited to eat there pre-cruise than for the cruise itself [emoji38] Sent from my iPhone using Forums No señor. I can imagine it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted August 25, 2018 #137 Share Posted August 25, 2018 All that’s left to do. You left off “unplugging the toilet”;):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 25, 2018 Author #138 Share Posted August 25, 2018 You left off “unplugging the toilet”;):D Thanks. We forgot, but I just did it. :D:') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mil76 Posted August 25, 2018 #139 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Hey Andrew, looks like I'm going to miss you by a week in October. We're on Harmony the week of the 13th. We usually cruise the following week but my son's school moved fall break up a week this year. One of these times we'll get to shred it up together. Last minute cruises are the best. Last December we went from not having anything to do over winter break to cruising for New Years in less than 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#55worktoplay Posted August 25, 2018 #140 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Congratulations to Owen for scoring the winning goal! My mouth is watering for The Keg, it may have to be Saturday’s dinner If I were going where you are it’s always Outback’s! Have a fantastic time and safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Neeny12 Posted August 25, 2018 #141 Share Posted August 25, 2018 way to go Owen way to go [emoji445]... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 25, 2018 Author #142 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Hey Andrew, looks like I'm going to miss you by a week in October. We're on Harmony the week of the 13th. We usually cruise the following week but my son's school moved fall break up a week this year. One of these times we'll get to shred it up together. Last minute cruises are the best. Last December we went from not having anything to do over winter break to cruising for New Years in less than 2 weeks. Love it. That’s my type of schedule. We are also on Allure, January the 27th (?) and Symphony March 8th(?). Who knows, maybe see you then at the wave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubish00 Posted August 25, 2018 #143 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Congrats to Owen and his team! Have never tried the Lobster Gratin. Sure looks good. Looks like I'll have to forgo the escargot next time. Safe travels tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolcruise02 Posted August 25, 2018 #144 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I could not go with 4 days notice but good for you! Have a great trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFunInTheSun Posted August 25, 2018 #145 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Wahoo!!! Last minute cruises are the best! Thanks for bring us along for another one of your great "Live" cruises! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happilyafterever Posted August 25, 2018 #146 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I’m taking my second cruise ever with DH and our infant DD and we booked 75 days out, which for us is way farther than we usually plan anything, but seems super short notice compared to most cruisers on here who book 1 year or more ahead. DH’s ideal vacation was to just get in the car and drive somewhere before we had DD, whereas I’m the planner who likes to know where we’re going and what we can do there, and get the best deals and prices on whatever we book. Suffice it to say, probably 90% of the days since we booked the cruise I’ve been researching or planning things for our trip. It would definitely be stressful but also kind of liberating to just pack up our bags and go on short notice like this! Maybe once we’re seasoned cruisers it would be more feasible for us to do this! I’ve spent weeks just looking up what’s on the ship and at the ports, since it’s all brand new to us. Cruising with a baby also has spurred a ton of planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare perfect match Posted August 25, 2018 #147 Share Posted August 25, 2018 (edited) That’s my boy. Wouldn’t it be crazy if we booked the next week while on board and did a B2B? If Owen didn't have school starting, it wouldn't surprise me in the least! ;p Even with school starting, I wouldn't be totally shocked! :eek: Jealous, yes. Shocked, no! :D I don't know how you and Lisa managed to get this cruise put together so quickly, and still have time for things like Owen's hockey game and that dinner at The Keg. I want to go there now. Congratulations, Owen, on scoring that winning goal! Edited August 25, 2018 by perfect match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamesEM Posted August 25, 2018 #148 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Wishing you and your family safe travels, I recently booked the Allure for the Sept. 16th sailing, looking forward to your reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 25, 2018 Author #149 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Oh what a feeling, when you are staring at the ceiling. Really, up since 4am and the alarm is set for 6. Ugh. What time will I be up tomorrow? This pic is so you know how it feels. You don't know how it feels, to be me. When choosing the quality of the last pick I posted, I picked the best. Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you? Nothing but the best for you all. Now if you can guess the three musical references in this post, you are at least my age and have varying musical tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missusdubbya Posted August 25, 2018 #150 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Warm milk? Count sheep? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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