Rare sid_9169 Posted November 26, 2021 Author #151 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I remember my very first cruise back in 2010 on a small Fantasy class ship out of Jacksonville Florida... It was a "family cruise" for Thanksgiving... Me, my mom and her husband, and my sister and her son. I had my own cabin, so I was pretty much on my own for the most part... Upon boarding, the ship seemed like a whole nother World. Strange and out of my comfort zone, but over the course of the next five days I didn't want it to end... The food, the drinks, the relaxation factor... It was so far away from my worries back home. The rent, the bills, my job? Nonexistent out there in the wild blue yonder. Nothing but day drinking and an occasional trip to the pizza bar... It would be almost four more years, in 2014 that I took my first "solo" cruise on the Carnival Glory out of Miami, and the saga continued from there. I was addicted, and there was no going back. This cruise will mark number 21, which will hopefully prove to be a "Lucky" one... 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted November 26, 2021 #152 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I can't believe I am so late to this party. I hate when work gets in the way of cruise reviews...Loving it so far. Can't wait until we get on board! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwest898 Posted November 26, 2021 #153 Share Posted November 26, 2021 #2 is my vote for the shoes, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted November 26, 2021 #154 Share Posted November 26, 2021 3 hours ago, sid_9169 said: Which pair of shoes should I bring?... 1, 2, or 3?... I think you already know which ones I wouldn’t take. At least not unless you’re also bringing a yellow and red jumpsuit and face paint. 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MeganGC1983 Posted November 26, 2021 #155 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) Those shoes were busy today. Floating in the parade and being at Sid’s. Hope Ronald’s feet aren’t cold. Edited November 26, 2021 by MeganGC1983 3 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted November 26, 2021 Author #156 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Up and at em' after a restless night sleep... I was dozing good until around 3 or 4, then it was nothing but tossing and turning until the alarm... About to take care of the final packing. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catgags Posted November 26, 2021 #157 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Stay safe and have a wonderful vacation!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blarko Posted November 26, 2021 #158 Share Posted November 26, 2021 So excited for you!! Safe travels Sid. p.s. Which shoes did you decide on? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted November 26, 2021 Author #159 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Uber is en route... Throwback Thursday costume... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted November 26, 2021 Author #160 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Hopefully everything I need is in here... It's a beautiful morning here in Atlanta, but windy. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted November 26, 2021 Author #161 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Looks like I just missed a recent South bound train. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted November 26, 2021 Author #162 Share Posted November 26, 2021 On the train... Hopefully there's not a huge line to check my bag. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball_nyc Posted November 26, 2021 #163 Share Posted November 26, 2021 My very first cruise was on Carnival Legend...2006. Then Carnival Miracle in 2010. All cruises since have been on NCL. Safe travel, Sid. Can’t wait for this adventure! Don’t care what shoes you’re wearing...they will be on a ship! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstimecruiseronncl Posted November 26, 2021 #164 Share Posted November 26, 2021 17 hours ago, sid_9169 said: I do hate the idea of having to use my phone for all the menus and such, as I much prefer something “real” that I can hold onto. You can ask for an actual menu. We did every night in the MDR. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellusionz Posted November 26, 2021 #165 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I'm so excited to be on the ship finally tomorrow! But I need to do some last minute shopping and I'm scared cause it's black friday.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted November 26, 2021 Author #166 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Made it to the gate with plenty of time to spare, but cutting it closer than I usually do... The TSA pre check line is almost as long as the regular line now, but at least I didn't have to walk in the filthy airport floor with my shoes off... Speaking of shoes... I decided to go a little bit more conservative than the bright red ones. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted November 26, 2021 Author #167 Share Posted November 26, 2021 A lot more kids on this flight than my usual trips to Miami... Hopefully well behaved kids... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted November 26, 2021 Author #168 Share Posted November 26, 2021 They have a handy shelf in the restroom, so I didn't have to use one of my garbage bags. Of course I carried it all the way in and back out without touching the floor. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted November 26, 2021 Author #169 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Boarding has begun... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odie1024 Posted November 26, 2021 #170 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Have a terrific time, cannot wait for this review. My countdown is 58 days till I board the Epic for a B2B. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyJut Posted November 26, 2021 #171 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Can’t believe I just found this today! Did I miss the link? Anyhoo-enjoy Sid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted November 26, 2021 Author #172 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I've been "behind the mask" for almost two hours already, other than waiting for the train to come... I'm ready to get this show on the road so I can breathe some actual oxygen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Hudson Posted November 26, 2021 #173 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Have a wonderful trip! Love your reviews. I haven’t been on Carnival for many years so will be interested in your report. Have fun. Katherine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted November 26, 2021 Author #174 Share Posted November 26, 2021 In the boarding tunnel now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaded Lady Posted November 26, 2021 #175 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) @sid_9169 Enjoy your cruise, I'll be following along... oh and I'm compiling your list of posters for you, this time in order of appearance! Just to take one task off your plate when you get home! Oh and by the way, you're up to 48 people having posted here already! Edited November 26, 2021 by Shaded Lady 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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