Rare Host Anne Posted October 15, 2006 #26 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Just remembered I forgot to run directions to the port. I think I could do it without directions but not taking chances. We'll be in the car shortly and ready to see Freedom!!!! Zippity Do Dah.... :D My, oh my, what a wonderful day!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted October 15, 2006 #27 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Hi All Just been watching Freedom dock via the Miami Wachovia cam from over here in the UK. Have a great time, enjoy and bring her back her safe for our departure next Sunday! We leave UK on 20th, so can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellden Posted October 15, 2006 #28 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Reading this Blog is soo much fun Im excited for you all. Have a wonderful time and keep the tips coming. We sail in january cant wait. shelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Anne Posted October 15, 2006 #29 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Muffins out of the oven, coffee in the mugs, Freedom Lover's t-shirt and pink boa on. We're ready to head out. T-minus 11 until departure from home..... Talk to you from Miami!!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lv2cruisgrl Posted October 15, 2006 #30 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Laura - we are staying at the same hotel next weekend, let me know where you have dinner, at hotel or otherwise. Never been to the Intercontinential before so hope it's nice. Looking forward to all your info!! Gotta get packing....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Rare LauraS Posted October 15, 2006 Author Administrators #31 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Laura, looked for you tonight, but must have missed you. See you tomorrow. Oh, but I got a glimpse of some of you....lol. We ate around 8pmish at Lombardis. Actually I hadn't seen Host Miriam for I think three years and we enjoyed a quiet dinner to catch up----Jan (Emerald, better known as "the other Jan we're calling her :D ) stopped by and we walked back to the hotel. Oh, did I tell you? I recognied Emmy right away in the lobby before dinner. Also met our super Freedom Lovers group leader Jan (whit53) in the elevator -- it was easy to spot her --lots of Fredom Lovers logo stuff on her..Going to wake up son and find some food, then head to meet the bus at 9:45... Disclaimer: turns out the last letter of the alpa doesn't work on this keyboard...nor does the exclamation point...it may not seem it but I really am excited (insert a few exclamation points here) D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsme Posted October 15, 2006 #32 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Laura you have to keep up the posts. We are on in November. I can not wait to hear all about everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzie63 Posted October 15, 2006 #33 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Laura, I hope you and all that have the privilege of going on this cruise have a blessed and wonderful time. We will be sailing on the Grandeur in Dec. my wife and I have talked about booking a cruise on the Freedom, so please keep us informed, I know it will help us decide. Have LOTS OF FUN!!! Ozzie63:D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addictedinflorida Posted October 15, 2006 #34 Share Posted October 15, 2006 I am sooooo jealous! LOL Especially after looking at the webcam and seeing that beautiful ship sitting there! I have until May until I can go! *cry* LOL I'll be watching this thread and living vicariously through you all. Have a GREAT time and can't wait to hear all about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseman_tx Posted October 15, 2006 #35 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Just took a look at the web cam also. Freedom looks so good parked in Miami. Hope all of our CC folks have a super week. It's gonna be one heck of a M&M gathering...wow! :eek: BON VOYAGE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realent Posted October 15, 2006 #36 Share Posted October 15, 2006 what is the web address for the wachovia webcam please????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseman_tx Posted October 15, 2006 #37 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Here it is, enjoy. http://live6.truelook.com/face/newface.jsp?name=/ecodb/wachovia&func=live&overlay=default&width=640&height=480 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlcentralchmps03 Posted October 15, 2006 #38 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Lucky you guys. Just curious if anybody will be posting pictures this week? Anyways, have a blast, and keep in mind us land locked folks here back home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drb_2000 Posted October 15, 2006 #39 Share Posted October 15, 2006 DFWJenny... which hotel did you stay at before boarding FOS and what rate did you get. Thanks and enjoy the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnisdad Posted October 15, 2006 #40 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Just wanted to pop in to wish everyone a wonderful cruise. We will be watching the web cam today at the sailaway. We hope to see the pink boas waving in the wind, but I'm not sure if the web cam's resolution will allow that. If not, we be secure in the knowledge that they are there. The PBS rocks!!! FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojogo Posted October 15, 2006 #41 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Bon Voyage!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbird1 Posted October 15, 2006 #42 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Looks like the Muster Drill is in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike&Nancy Posted October 15, 2006 #43 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Hey Snowbird, How are you able to get in so close? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbird1 Posted October 15, 2006 #44 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Hey Snowbird, How are you able to get in so close? Used the zoom feature and then ran it into my Photoelements software to make the size ok for posting without losing detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFWJenny Posted October 15, 2006 #45 Share Posted October 15, 2006 DFWJenny... which hotel did you stay at before boarding FOS and what rate did you get. Thanks and enjoy the cruise. We stayed at the Marriott downtown and used my Marriott Points. It was pretty nice and they have a shuttle to the terminal for $5 per person. Happy Sailing! Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike&Nancy Posted October 15, 2006 #46 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Thanks for the quick reply Snow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCCLCARIB Posted October 15, 2006 #47 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Hello to our Cruise-Addicts from Cruise Critic Onboard the Crown and Anchor Freedom of the Seas Cruise!! We were fortunate enough to see you all during the muster drill out on the Promenade Deck. Be sure to take great pictures and write great reviews once you come back home. From my family to yours, relax, have fun, and enjoy your cruise onboard the Freedom Of the Seas. Bon Voyage!! RCCLCARIB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnismom Posted October 15, 2006 #48 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Patrick and I watched the muster and the ship leave the beautiful Miami port...so many memories! For each and everyone, relish every second as it goes by all too quickly. I had wanted to do room service but never got around to it. Emmy, Rick, Carol, Bob, Rick, Diana, Chris or Kathy, please post and let us know about the Sexy Legs contest; inquiring minds want to know all the down and dirty details. GOOD luck all you brave participants! Janice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitzLA Posted October 15, 2006 #49 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Oh the lovely muster drill....where I ripped my big toe nail off on the 10/1 Freedom cruise. What memories. lol. ;) BUt it is growing back and healing quite nicely, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Rare LauraS Posted October 15, 2006 Author Administrators #50 Share Posted October 15, 2006 The line of ALL lines....or, how we survived what I'm calling "the herding process". In a nutshell, the embarkation was held up by the customs, so our early departure on the COOL BUS (Thanks Rob) was for nothing. We waited for three hours, we were in herd no 1. lol Host Terry reports that when he arrived around noontime the line was down to the Carnival ship. We arrived at 10, and were allowed to finally board -- by 12:50PM. All that was forgotten, however, upon getting our first glimpse of the Royal Promenade. Seriously, I'm not kidding. The space is stunning and vibrant, but the best part was being seeing my son's reaction. He's never sailed on any RCI ship and is blown away. He's walked the ship every moment he has been able to. We had our FREEDOM LOVERS sailaway gathering in the Schooner Bar at 3pm. It was wonderful meeting so many people, and I'm hoping you'll all forgive me this week if I cannot rememver everyone's names. We had a fun raffle of gifts...first place winner were the bride & groom (sorry forgot names) of the group. So far I'm not noticing any crowds at any one location (I know someone asked me) but I did have difficulty in getting my first choices for Chops and Portofinos -- I went to make my ressies around2pm and the pages were FULL. Granted I'm trying for a large table (we ended up splitting them), but I didn't think I'd have any problems so early in the day....especially since so many folks were still standing on line outside. I'm in an E1 stateroom on Dec 7. This stateroom is one with a connecting door, so you don't have a full couch in the room, you have a chair instead. Love the room colors, my fave sea greens and blues :) My hosts and I met for sailaway, and here I am writing to you all and will get ready for dinner at 8:45 shortly. Special note: far as I can tell late seating will still be at 8:30 on this sailing. Another note: The Grandeur of the Seas arrived in Miami very late this afternoon -- had to be around 4ish. Signing off for now...remember I have no exclamation points to use so how about some of these :D;):rolleyes::p Laura ps: hi Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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