bepsf Posted November 2, 2007 #1 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Well, Almost Volendam... Scotty and I arrived in sunny Fort Lauderdale yesterday - he in the am and I late last night. All the luggage arrived with us too:D - funny thing was that when I disembarked the plane, the airport was deserted (@10pm) but in the luggage area, there were a pair of red-vested HAL agents with their clipboards waiting to escort late arrivals to their hotels before today's cruise departure. If you've been here before, the old Doubletree has been completely renovated into the new Courtyard Marriott on Seabreeze and Las Olas - $20 taxi from the airport. Everything is brand new and clean, the beds are comfy and the windows are floor to ceiling (so pull those drapes at night :eek:) Request an upper room overlooking the ocean like I did and you can wake to the sight of yachts in the sea and folks running up and down the beach. There are even beach chairs and umbrellas for the hotel guests - no additional charge! There's lots of sand in the streets and sidewalks from Norm earlier this week - no big deal. Will check in later this evening - Right now we're going spending! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry1954 Posted November 2, 2007 #2 Share Posted November 2, 2007 hope you and Scotty are enjoying yourselves spending .. I was worn out from shopping with my wife by the time we boarded last time. Was more elated at getting onboard to escape the stores as getting the cruise going! harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystal808 Posted November 2, 2007 #3 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Will check in later this evening - Right now we're going spending!;) Hey, Brian: Gonna pick up something "special" for HMC? :eek: ;) See ya' tomorrow! Regards to Scottie... Paul BiSU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammybee Posted November 2, 2007 #4 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Here's hoping that any ghost you might encounter, is friendly. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 2, 2007 #5 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Thanks so much for saying Howdie. :) Happy you and Scotty and all your luggage arrived safely. Big waves to you both and wishes for a wonderful cruise. Spend lots....... Do your part to keep the economy moving!!! :) Fair winds and a following sea....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted November 2, 2007 #6 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Brian, thanks for checking in. Here's hoping that all of you have a wonderful cruise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earl_m Posted November 2, 2007 #7 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Watch out for the ducks on board, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted November 2, 2007 #8 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Hope you don't get one of the Sauna cabins on the Volendam, leave plenty of food on the ship for me in 3 weeks and have a great cruise.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 2, 2007 #9 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Hi Brian! So good to hear from you---glad you and Scotty each arrived safe and sound. Give Scotty my best---tell him to stay out of hot-tubs when I'm not around to share the champagne. ;) Glad you got my e-mail the other night---now you know what to use when playing "stump the piano player"---the proposed "flip side" of Celery Stalks at Midnight. :rolleyes: Hugs to you both. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted November 2, 2007 Author #10 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Thanks for your warm wishes everyone - Yes, we had a very productive day at the shops on Las Olas today... We both bought red swimwear for the Jungle Red Cabana on HMC... ...and picked up a few Duckies too. :D And of course we picked up a couple outfits for Scotty - including his own Paisley Velvet Dinner Jacket... :) Scotty is napping now - I think he's worn out from shopping and the lunch at an outdoor cafe on Las Olas which included some decadent chocolate desserts (in honor of RuthC) - Chocolate Canolli for Scott and a Belgian Chocolate Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache for myself, washed down with plenty of Chianti Classico... The others should be arriving in town later this evening, so hopefully we'll be able to meet them for drinkies tonite, otherwise I'm sure we'll see them at sailaway tomorrow afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekerr19 Posted November 2, 2007 #11 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Scotty worn out from shopping???? :eek: Never!!! He can out shop anyone, including me!!! Have a great time - and big hugs to both of you from both of us!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 2, 2007 #12 Share Posted November 2, 2007 His jackets sounds fabulous...... If it is anything like yours, I want one! :) Have a great time. :D Say 'hi' to the Head Duckie. She's a really nice lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted November 2, 2007 Author #13 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Scotty worn out from shopping???? :eek: Never!!! He can out shop anyone, including me!!! Laura-- We both thought of you today: We saw a crystal-encrusted pair of Judith Leiber sunglasses in the window of a shop today! Now you know what to have Sonny get you for Xmas this year! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 2, 2007 #14 Share Posted November 2, 2007 lunch at an outdoor cafe on Las Olas which included some decadent chocolate desserts (in honor of RuthC) - Chocolate Canolli for Scott and a Belgian Chocolate Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache for myself, washed down with plenty of Chianti Classico.... I'm honored. :o Those desserts sound divine! Wish I was there. Will we pleeeze get a photo of Scotty in that jacket? Maybe you could prevail on Greg to post one from the ship? Pretty pleeze? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love Cruises Posted November 2, 2007 #15 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Brian and Scotty ... have a wonderful cruise with calm seas and great weather. Can't wait to read your messages re the trip. BON VOYAGE!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekerr19 Posted November 2, 2007 #16 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Laura-- We both thought of you today: We saw a crystal-encrusted pair of Judith Leiber sunglasses in the window of a shop today! Now you know what to have Sonny get you for Xmas this year! ;) OMG!!! I've been eyeing a pair of those, lol!!! I got a new bag for my last b-day, I can't wait to show it to you guys... :) Suggestions where I might find a new vest for Sonny's tux? I have had no luck finding anything that isn't bo-ring! I so love your blue one... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherInFlorida Posted November 2, 2007 #17 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Brian, welcome to Florida! We have some fantastic weather now so I hope you're getting a chance to enjoy it before you embark! Should be a really nice day for you tomorrow. Have an amazing cruise!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakalina Posted November 3, 2007 #18 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Glad you and Scottie arrived safely in sunny Florida. Have a wonderful cruise and let us know how everything is. Do post a photo of that jacket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted November 3, 2007 #19 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Have an awesome cruise, Brian and enjoy yourselves on Volendam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted November 3, 2007 Author #20 Share Posted November 3, 2007 OMG!!! I've been eyeing a pair of those, lol!!! I got a new bag for my last b-day, I can't wait to show it to you guys... :) Suggestions where I might find a new vest for Sonny's tux? I have had no luck finding anything that isn't bo-ring! I so love your blue one... :) Laura-- Haha - How cool - I knew you'd get a kick out of that. I actually found most of my vests on eBay of all places! I also had some friends who joined me for my last Alaska cruise find some amazing vests at a western apparel store in Colorado or Wyoming (one of those rectangular states in the middle...;) ) Meanwhile, we met Adele for dinner at Chuck's Steakhouse this evening - We had a great time laughing and carrying on reminiscing about the good times aboard different ships and the numerous friends from here that we all wished were sailing with us. Until tomorrow! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted November 3, 2007 #21 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Greetings from Fort Lauderdale! Tomorrow we board the lovely Volendam for 10 enjoyable days! Yippie!!!! Christopher and I landed at about 10:30 pm local time and transferred to the Comfort Suites (a "complementary" shuttle ride; though I must admit that the compliments were a bit lacking ... the driver never said how nice Christopher and I looked ;) ). I'm ooped from travel, frazzled from some problems on the plane (including a "child" who kicked the back of my seat for the entire 2 and a half hour flight), laughing hysterically at a post from the self-proclaimed "authority" of the AYWD Opinions thread, and ready to dive into my bed for a good night's sleep! Wow ... Brian and Scotty have been busy boys! Is Scotty going to be wearing the Paisley Dinner Jacket with his leather pants?????? ;) Me ... when I go shopping to buy something, I buy it and get out before I spend too much money. Christopher, on the other hand, goes into a store and immediately gravitates to the most expensive item in that store. Somehow me manages to do that without ever looking at the price tags. <shudder> It's good to be here, and great to be boarding my Volendam tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustaRoo Posted November 3, 2007 #22 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Brian, Scotty, Adele, Greg, Christopher! EnglishQueen and I REALLY wish we could have been on this cruise with you. We had such a fabulous time on the Spamdam cruise to Hawaii with you guys!! So here's our toast, wishing you an ab fab cruise:D The pic is us in Alaska in September. Cheers, Richard and Heather PS - Brian and Scotty, I'm staying in the same stateroom you're in now, when I do this cruise in March. Please, no champagne cork marks on the ceiling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted November 3, 2007 #23 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Brian, Scotty, Adele, Rev.Greg, & Christopher, Have a great cruise. We will be sailing on Volendam 12/3/07. Can't wait to hear all about your cruise. I hope that your cabins have AC. Save some ice cream for me! I can't get enought ice cream and bacon while I on board. God bless you all, keep you safe and have a great trip. Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 3, 2007 #24 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Is Scotty going to be wearing the Paisley Dinner Jacket with his leather pants?????? ;) Ooooo. I do wish I could see that. ;) Um-um-um-um-um. :D I didn't realize Adele was arriving yesterday :o ; thought she was flying down today. Sorry I didn't e-mail her sooner:o :o ; no wonder she didn't reply! Please tell her I wish her the same "bon voyage" I sent to all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love Cruises Posted November 3, 2007 #25 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Brian, Scotty, Adele, Greg and Christopher Our warmest wishes for a wonderful cruise with calm seas and great weather. Can't wait to read your updates on this trip. BON VOYAGE!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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