Cruising The Conquest June 1st - 8th

[SheriNtexas]

[quote name='WestTxCruiser'][SIZE=4]Jodi and I both said, "dear god, please don't let the butt of our pants rip out":eek: as we are being pulled up and out of that elevator!!![/SIZE]
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:D :eek: I would have been thinking the same thing!! I can't believe y'all were stuck in the elevator!!!:eek: Was it just one of the regular elevators? My luck it would have been the glass ones...:D

[silverfoxcruiser]

Julie -- great review and wonderful pictures. Hope you're feeling better today:D !! Silver:cool:

[txmomof03]

w.tex/julie,
what beach did ya'll go to in grand cayman? It looks beautiful. We leave on the 29th and still aren't sure what we're going to do.
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[WestTxCruiser]

[quote name='txmomof03']w.tex/julie,
what beach did ya'll go to in grand cayman? It looks beautiful. We leave on the 29th and still aren't sure what we're going to do.
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[SIZE=3]It was Seven Mile Beach. It was beautiful and very clean. We all enjoyed it. Took about 10 min or less to get there. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]If you haven't done the Stingrays, I would have to highly recommend that, we did it last year, and it is one of those, you gotta do things, in my opinion![/SIZE]

[WestTxCruiser]

[quote name='SheriNtexas']:D :eek: I would have been thinking the same thing!! I can't believe y'all were stuck in the elevator!!!:eek: Was it just one of the regular elevators? My luck it would have been the glass ones...:D[/quote]
[SIZE=3]Yes Sheri, it was a regular elevator, not a glass one. Although I think the glass one would have been much better, at least you could see out. A little claustrophobic in those others when your STUCK!!!!:eek: [/SIZE]

[WestTxCruiser]

[quote name='silverfoxcruiser']Julie -- great review and wonderful pictures. Hope you're feeling better today:D !! Silver:cool:[/quote]
[SIZE=3]thanks, I am much better today. I had to shop one last time today!!!![/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]I will be finishing up this review this evening, then it's back to West Texas in the morning. I'm ready, I miss my hubby!!![/SIZE]

[tess2cruz]

[quote name='WestTxCruiser'][SIZE=4]How could I have forgotten this????[/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]My 6y/o daughter reminded me just a little while ago, as she was reading over my shoulder (you gotta watch what ya write when those kids start to read.)[/SIZE]

[SIZE=4]Anyway, I forgot to mention that as we were going down the elevator to meet our CC friends at the bar, we got stuck in the elevator.:eek: [/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]We were going from 8 to 5. We heard this loud boom sound, then the elevator just stopped. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]We pushed buttons and nothing happened, so hubby got on the phone and they told him to do this and do that. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]Well, it started again, but it took us up to 9. We got off the elevator and I said I'm walking down, hubby said, "awe heck, it aint gonna happen again, come on."[/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]Sooooo, we get back on the same elevator (here's your sign) and push 5, we get somewhere and low and behold we get stuck again. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]This time it would not go anywhere. We were stuck in there for about 7 or 8 minutes. Then a worker came and he pried the doors open and we were between the 6th and 7th deck. So, one by one he pulled each one of us up and out of the elevator. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]Jodi and I both said, "dear god, please don't let the butt of our pants rip out":eek: as we are being pulled up and out of that elevator!!![/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]So, we are up to safety on deck 7, at this point I looked at hubby and said "I'M TAKING THE STAIRS."[/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]Come to find out, they had been having problems with that elevator all day and other people had experienced the same thing. After us, they blocked it off and put it out of service. [/SIZE][/quote]

[SIZE=3]Because I DO love to enjoy the lovely food on the ship, I always take the stairs, up and down, work off those calories. So you have just convinced me I am doing the right thing.:rolleyes: I would have been so scared.:eek: [/SIZE]

[WestTxCruiser]

[SIZE=3]Saturday, continued...[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]After dinner we headed back to the room, we DID not take the elevator, :eek: I chose for us to walk!!![/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Tara jammied down then it was time to head off for her last night at Camp Carnival.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Here was our last night towel animal[/SIZE]
[IMG]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/WestTxCruiser/ConquestCruiseJune2008324.jpg[/IMG]
[SIZE=3]and Tara's last pic with all her friends, seems she keeps getting more and more new friends[/SIZE]
[IMG]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/WestTxCruiser/ConquestCruiseJune2008325.jpg[/IMG]
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[SIZE=3]Hubby took Tara to Camp while I started the horrible task of packing.:( [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]Last year we did self disembark, and it worked out fine, but this year we decided to put our bags out. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]At this point I really did not care what went where. I pretty much just started shoving stuff in suitcases. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]I figured, it all had to be unpacked and put away when we got home, and everything had to be washed, so what the heck!!!! [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]We got all but one small bag outside, don't foreget to leave out your toiletries and the clothes you are gonna wear home!!!![/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]So, now we head up to Lido for our last farewell stroll. It was sad. I REALLY do not want to leave this ship!!! BUT, I think they are gonna make me. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]Then it is off for our last night in the casino. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Hubby and blackjack, Momma and slots. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]We played til about 1am. I won AGAIN!!! You know what sucks, is next time I am gonna expect to win and their gonna kick my butt!!!![/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]I really felt the movement of the ship while I was sitting at those slots. I had a drink sitting next to the slot machine and the "liquid" ([/SIZE][SIZE=1]crown)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]in the glass was sloshing from side to side. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Made me have to drink faster...you can't waste good "liquid." [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Once again, I never got sick or even felt sick, but I can sure see how it could make some people feel that way. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]We finished off our evening both taking away Carnival's money!! What a wonderful feeling that is!!;) [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]I went to bed with the balcony door open, I really don't think I slept.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]I wanted to take in every last moment I could of the ocean attempting to lull me to sleep. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]If we could only package that up and take it home with us![/SIZE]
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[billsrobb]

[quote name='WestTxCruiser'][SIZE=4]After lunch we headed off for some shopping and some hair braids for the girls. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=4]We found the same girl that did braids on Tara last year, that was pretty cool.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=4]I was a little worried cuz Tara is VERY tenderheaded and last year she did not do very good getting the braids put in, [/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]but she asked for them again this year and she was a trooper, and they looked soooo cute [/SIZE]
[IMG]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/WestTxCruiser/ConquestCruiseJune2008274.jpg[/IMG]
[SIZE=4]Jodi and I took off for a potty break while the dad's stayed with the girls. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=4]Well, our potty break ended up being inside of Senor Frog's. OMG.....I knew I was in trouble.....Jodi got caught up by one of the shot girls, it was hilarious, I have pics, but chose not to post them, I'd like to live a little longer!![/SIZE]

[SIZE=4]I told her we had to gooooo, but somehow knew we would end up there later in the day.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=4]So on our way back to our hubbies and kids we stopped off for a pic[/SIZE]
[IMG]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/WestTxCruiser/ConquestCruiseJune2008278.jpg[/IMG]
[SIZE=5]OMG PLEEEEZZ don't let that bird poop on my head!!!![/SIZE][/quote]
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[SIZE=4]When I was in Cozumel last February I saw those parrots. What did the guy charge you to take the pictures?[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=4]Robb[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=4]Poster-In-Chief[/SIZE]

[*Mach*]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=seagreen]Now the hard part... or at least it is for me... debark...[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=#2e8b57]I HATE debark...[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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:(

[ff274]

I have so enjoyed your week as if I was there......which we will be in less than 4 weeks now.....July 20th......I did enjoy all you pictures and stories and fun times.......Thanks for sharing......We are going with 4-6 NEW cruisers and I always enjoy the first expressions and OMG shots.......It is heaven on earth
and I cannot stand debark either ---real world always comes back around...

[billsrobb]

[SIZE=4]Julie Just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed reading your review. Like Mach you have a gift of words. It brings back good memories of my cruises on the Conquest. Thanks for doing this.[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=4]Robb[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=4]Poster-In-Chief[/SIZE]

[WestTxCruiser]

[SIZE=3]Debarkation Day[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]Sad sad day.:( :( [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]We went up to Lido for our last breakfast, then back to the room to await our calling. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]We visited with Iryl and gave our last hugs and thanks. She was soooo wonderful to all of us the entire week. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Needless to say, we thanked her with a good tip also, she deserved every bit and more. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]We were called about 8:30 and headed down. Once off the ship we found our luggage and a porter. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]He loaded ALL of our bags on a cart and off we went to the special "short" porter line through customs. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]It was great, (well not great, cuz we were leaving, but you know what I mean) we waited about 5 minutes in line and we were on our way.[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]Todd and Jodi were in line behind us at the customs desk, and they got pulled over into the "special" room. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]I guess when they asked if you purchased any medications, Todd said yes. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]They made Jodi go through the bags and find the meds. She got Amoxicillin and Toradal. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3](I got Amoxicillin, Toradal and Flexeril) but when they asked hubby he answered no to the question. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Now technically he did not lie. He did not purchase anything, I did. Don't flame me please!![/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]I also have a prescription from my doc at home for flexeril and toradal, so not like I was getting something I didn't know what it was. Heck of a lot cheaper too. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]So anyway, Todd and Jodi were detained for about 15 minutes or so, she found the meds, showed them, they gave them back to her, then lectured her on buying meds in a foreign country. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]She was FREAKING out though!!!!:eek: [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]We had our limo scheduled to pick us up about 10:00. So, we had to wait a little while.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]When the limo arrived, they had stocked it with cold water and Miller Lite:eek: [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Guess they thought we needed to keep that blood alcohol level up, since we were just coming off 7 days of excessive partaking!!![/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Gee, :confused: guess that is why the girl asked me what kind of beer we drink when she dropped us off at the port.[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]Our flight did not leave Hobby til 2:30 so we spent several hours at the airport. I found a bar that was showing the Nascar race, so I was as much of a Happy Camper as I could be, considering my 7 days on the Conquest were officially history. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]Thank you for allowing me to share my memories with you. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]AND once again.....get involved in your CC roll call!!! [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]Goodnight my friends![/SIZE]

[WestTxCruiser]

[quote name='billsrobb']
[SIZE=4]When I was in Cozumel last February I saw those parrots. What did the guy charge you to take the pictures?[/SIZE]

[SIZE=4]Robb[/SIZE]

[SIZE=4]Poster-In-Chief[/SIZE][/quote]
[SIZE=3]Yes Robb, the guy had originally said it was gonna be $20 and I kept on walking.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]But Jodi, being the smooth talker that she is, got it for $10, which she paid for, and we got pics on both cameras. [/SIZE]

[WestTxCruiser]

[quote name='billsrobb'][SIZE=4]Julie Just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed reading your review. Like Mach you have a gift of words. It brings back good memories of my cruises on the Conquest. Thanks for doing this.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=4]Robb[/SIZE]

[SIZE=4]Poster-In-Chief[/SIZE][/quote]
[SIZE=3]Thank you my friend!! It was my pleasure.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]It's nice to relive it again!!! [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Now the countdown begins for the Crazies!!! for me anyway. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]I think you got something coming up before then right, with the Lamb????[/SIZE]

[WestTxCruiser]

[quote name='ff274']I have so enjoyed your week as if I was there......which we will be in less than 4 weeks now.....July 20th......I did enjoy all you pictures and stories and fun times.......Thanks for sharing......We are going with 4-6 NEW cruisers and I always enjoy the first expressions and OMG shots.......It is heaven on earth
and I cannot stand debark either ---real world always comes back around...[/quote]
[SIZE=3]Take lots of pictures, they tell it all!!![/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Have a wonderful time and write a review when you come back!![/SIZE]

[billsrobb]

[quote name='WestTxCruiser'][SIZE=3]Yes Robb, the guy had originally said it was gonna be $20 and I kept on walking.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]But Jodi, being the smooth talker that she is, got it for $10, which she paid for, and we got pics on both cameras. [/SIZE][/quote]
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[SIZE=4]At least the price hasn't gone up. Still $20.[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=4]Robb[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=4]Poster-In-Chief[/SIZE]

[billsrobb]

[quote name='WestTxCruiser'][SIZE=3]Thank you my friend!! It was my pleasure.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]It's nice to relive it again!!! [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Now the countdown begins for the Crazies!!! for me anyway. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]I think you got something coming up before then right, with the Lamb????[/SIZE][/quote]
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[SIZE=4]I wish!!!! Wife and I will be going on a Mexican cruise out of San Diego in January 2009. Then the crazy cruise in Sept.[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=4]Robb[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=4]Poster-In-Chief[/SIZE]

[*Mach*]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=seagreen]Great job, Julie![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=#2e8b57][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=#2e8b57]Thanks a bunch for taking the time to do this. I'm sure there's tons of folks reading who haven't stopped to express their appreciation.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=#2e8b57]96 days for me and I'm back home on the Conquest!![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=#2e8b57]Excited?? YOU BET!!![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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:D

[WestTxCruiser]

[quote name='Host Mach'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=seagreen]Now the hard part... or at least it is for me... debark...[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=#2e8b57]I HATE debark...[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

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[SIZE=3]Yeppers Mach, debark pretty much bites the big one!! I begged, pleaded, cried and even offered money, BUT obviously it wasn't ENOUGH money, they made me leave.:( [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]Soooo I carried myself with what little dignity I had left off the ship.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]So now I put all my focus on Sept 09!!!!:D :D [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]GOOOOOO CRAZIES!!!!!![/SIZE]
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[WestTxCruiser]

[quote name='Host Mach'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=seagreen]Great job, Julie![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=#2e8b57]Thanks a bunch for taking the time to do this. I'm sure there's tons of folks reading who haven't stopped to express their appreciation.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=#2e8b57]96 days for me and I'm back home on the Conquest!![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=#2e8b57]Excited?? YOU BET!!![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

:D[/quote]
[SIZE=3]Thanks Mach!!![/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]I can't wait for your next review!!!!!![/SIZE]

[kansas kruiser]

[quote name='WestTxCruiser'][SIZE=3]Yeppers Mach, debark pretty much bites the big one!! I begged, pleaded, cried and even offered money, BUT obviously it wasn't ENOUGH money, they made me leave.:( [/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]Soooo I carried myself with what little dignity I had left off the ship.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]So now I put all my focus on Sept 09!!!!:D [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]GOOOOOO CRAZIES!!!!!![/SIZE]
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[IMG]http://www.bachelorettepartyfun.com/cruise-ship-ani.gif[/IMG]WOW!! Great review Julie!!:) Looked like your family and friends had a good time!!!:D Thanks for letting us enjoy it too!!!:)

[WestTxCruiser]

[quote name='billsrobb']

[SIZE=4]I wish!!!! Wife and I will be going on a Mexican cruise out of San Diego in January 2009. Then the crazy cruise in Sept.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=4]Robb[/SIZE]

[SIZE=4]Poster-In-Chief[/SIZE][/quote]
[SIZE=3]Gee, for some reason I thought you were gonna be on the Big C with Lambie in Sept. Guess in our dreams, huh?[/SIZE]
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[WestTxCruiser]

[SIZE=3]Just had to throw in one more random picture.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]These are two little hoodlems we picked up in Jamaica[/SIZE]
[IMG]http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/WestTxCruiser/ConquestwiththeCooks2008070.jpg[/IMG]
[SIZE=3]They stowed away for the rest of the cruise!!![/SIZE]

[LowRiderMomma]

I don't want it to end!!!! There's got to be more!!!

A wonderful review! I loved reading every moment and seeing all the pics. Such a sad ending....except for the beer hehe....trying to give you a consolation prize I think.

Loved the elevator episode!!:eek: