I HAVE 9 MORE MOS. WHAT COULD I BE DOING

[bencruzN]

I feel like I should/could be doing something before cruising in Feb. I know it's a little ways away. I thought I would not actually shop until the end of summer(end of season sales). What else could I do to prepare? Maybe I'm just too excited.

 

Heading for my Destiny

[noodle]

It's okay, I have been booked for Alaska cruise for next May for several months. So far, I have subscribed to "Alaska" magazine, purchased hiking boots for my husband, and researched all the excursions.

 

I have no idea how to keep myself busy for an entire year.

 

Pride 02/15/04

Spirit 05/11/05

[aggieastrosfan]

If you figure anything out, can you clue me in? I have 7 months to kill!

 

Ecstasy awaits...12/4/04

 

Holiday 12/00 - Baja

Elation 05/02 - Mexican Riviera

Elation 05/04 - W. Carribbean

Ecstasy 12/04 - W. Carribbean

 

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[noodle]

Okay, here is something else I did recently. I ordered Alaskan Wild Salmon online and my inlaws (who are going on the cruise with us) were visiting so we had an Alaskan themed party. We had a salmon bake on cedar planks, and over the dinner, discussed which excursions we should do. Yes we are dorks.

 

Where are you going? You could throw a dinner party themed like one of your destinations with a signature drink that is themed to coiincide with one of your ports...and appetizers to match. Yes, again, I am a dork, but it gets me in the cruising state of mind. Carribean chicken skewers and a rum drink for the carribean. Mai-tai's and hawaiian appetizers for hawaii.

 

Pride 02/15/04

Spirit 05/11/05

[disneylynn]

I read cruise critic everyday!

 

OCEANIC 11/17/86

DISNEY WONDER 12/20/00

DISNEY MAGIC 2/09/02

NCL DAWN 11/23/03

CARNIVAL MIRACLE 2/20/05

 

Days til Miracle Cruise from Tampa

 

[imsulin]

Saving a ton of money would be a good idea!

[dolfinmusic]

Have a baby!!!! LOL!!!! I booked my first cruise a year and half before hand - boy I couldn't wait!!! I made a calender and everyday would "x" off the day and count the months. When I got to 9 months I was sooooo antsy and felt like I had forever to wait all I could think of was - I could have a baby in that time frame !!! Of course I didn't but it was a long time to wait but well worth it!!! I spent lot's of time on CC!!!! It will come before you know it!!!!

 

Legend 10/04/03

 

Legend CTN 10/22/04!!!! Here we come!!

[jemingway]

I agree with dolfin, get busy in the bedroom-or wherever. Practice makes perfect.

 

JV The 4 stages of cruising: planning, anticipation, experience and reflection.

[LSUtraveler]

Plan for the baby?

 

1/16/05 Conquest Cruzin' Crazies!

 

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[zonemasconi]

do what I do book more cruises that takes my mind off the first cruise till the last two weeks. Plus it helps just a little bit with the PCD.

 

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[ar_barbara]

I am booked on Conquest for May 2005. When we went to Alaska in May 2003 we booked a year in advance. I spent the time doing research on the internet, printing out great information and fixing a notebook. By the time we went on our cruise it was about 5" thick. The research is what keeps it exciting for me and I can keep going over it.

[ar_barbara]

Just checking to see if clock worked

 

Conquest 5/05