kaf7878 Posted July 8, 2008 #1 Share Posted July 8, 2008 We have 165 days until our family cruise on Carnival Inspiration. It's killing me though! I feel like I am thinking about the cruise all day long! How do you pass the time before your cruise?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bette And Bill Posted July 8, 2008 #2 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Time just seems to drag by while waiting for the cruise finally get here. I spend a lot of time on Cruise Critic talking with the others who are traveling and waiting with us. I also spend time researching the ports of calls and what I would like to see while we are there. It all helps the time go by and before you know it, it is time to sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senoj84 Posted July 9, 2008 #3 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I also spend a lot of time on Cruise Critic and I plan other weekend trips before the cruise to have something else to plan & look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegotogirl Posted July 10, 2008 #4 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I hang out on the boards (oh yeah....I forgot....I just got back from our last cruise, and I'm still hanging out on the boards...), and I also buy little things here and there beginning months before the cruise...here are a few things that you ALWAYS need for your next cruise -a room decoration for the door (do you have that yet)? -a lanyard with a clear little case to hold your cruise card -download some new music into your iPod (preferably Jimmy Buffet...which even sounded good in Alaska)! -room deodorizer -gum, candy, pocket tissues, etc Don't make a special trip to the store...and only get ONE thing per trip You get it by now...get little things each day, and start a cruise-bag of things that you know you'll need and even a few things that you won't really need, but want (the room decoration is a perfect example). I find by doing this, it keeps the cruise on my personal front burner each and every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkudzu Posted July 10, 2008 #5 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Excellent advice!!! Love those little things each day ideas! Warning though, once you go on a cruise--you're hooked. I just got back on June 13th and all I've done is read about, dreamed about, and talked about my next cruise. I hang out here too!:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted July 19, 2008 #6 Share Posted July 19, 2008 What I do is hang out on the boards; try to loos weight; and buy stuff I think I'll need for the cruise... Bob Future: Diamond Princess Aus/Nz 01/09 Future: Emerald Princess Med/Trans Atlantic 10/08 Constellation Europe 07/06 Summit Alaska Repositioning 05/05 Summit Panama Canal 10/02 Rhapsody Of The Seas Alaska 09/01 Spledour Of The Seas Baltic 09/99 Veendam Eastern Caribbean 07/96 Holiday Western Carribean 07/93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmfan Posted July 19, 2008 #7 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I spend a lot of time on the boards and getting to know those in my roll call. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplelife Posted July 19, 2008 #8 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Work:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted July 19, 2008 #9 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Work:( Yup...work as much overtime I can to pay for what I buy my DW on the ship....:) Bob Future: Diamond Princess Aus/Nz 01/09 Future: Emerald Princess Med/Trans Atlantic 10/08 Constellation Europe 07/06 Summit Alaska Repositioning 05/05 Summit Panama Canal 10/02 Rhapsody Of The Seas Alaska 09/01 Spledour Of The Seas Baltic 09/99 Veendam Eastern Caribbean 07/96 Holiday Western Carribean 07/93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofmeg Posted January 30, 2009 #10 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I also spend a lot of time on Cruise Critic and I plan other weekend trips before the cruise to have something else to plan & look forward to. Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kf657 Posted February 1, 2009 #11 Share Posted February 1, 2009 For the kids- A package of post it notes, one number each page as a count down, rip off one page a day. I start a Cruise themed craft project- I just started a Princess cruiseline needlepoint eyeglass case (got on ebay) or make door, room and balcony decor.... Big bin in spare room and add a new item(s)for the cruise each week. Closer to cruise-CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN, I hate coming home to a mess! 69 DAYS AN COUNTING TIL RUBY377 DAYS UNTIL THE OASIS Ah, Yes, check Cruise Critc EVERY day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted February 1, 2009 #12 Share Posted February 1, 2009 For the kids- A package of post it notes, one number each page as a count down, rip off one page a day. I start a Cruise themed craft project- I just started a Princess cruiseline needlepoint eyeglass case (got on ebay) or make door, room and balcony decor.... Big bin in spare room and add a new item(s)for the cruise each week. Closer to cruise-CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN, I hate coming home to a mess! 69 DAYS AN COUNTING TIL RUBY 377 DAYS UNTIL THE OASIS Ah, Yes, check Cruise Critc EVERY day!! Those are all fantastic ideas.....:) Bob Diamond Princess Aus/NZ 01/09 Emerald Princess Med/Trans Atlantic 10/08 Celebrity Constellation British Isles/Norway 07/06 Celebrity Summit Alaska Repositioning 05/05 Celebrity Summit Panama Canal 10/02 Rhapsody Of The Seas Alaska 09/01 Spledour Of The Seas Baltic 09/99 HAL Veendam Eastern Caribbean 07/96 Carnival Holiday Western Carribean 07/93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinrican Posted February 1, 2009 #13 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Looking at other deals so that I may book and sail prior to the next one! Or reading reviews on the ship Im going on next and viewing pics! Thats what I love to do and read the posts here of course!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guatiao Posted February 2, 2009 #14 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Work, read CC, wonder how the cruise will go, plan onboard and shore things to do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mego0427 Posted February 4, 2009 #15 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I try not to think about it. I have a countdown ticker but I try not to look at it. This is the same way I go about passing the time between when I get to see DF. I try to keep busy and ignore the fact that the cruise or next time I see df is X many days away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnie Posted February 19, 2009 #16 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Daydream, daydream and daydream, and of course spent 99% of my time on CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUBBER DUCK Posted February 20, 2009 #17 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Incessant surfing of CruiseCritic and googling the areas I'm going to so I feel prepared to see what I want and not miss something I shouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselife4me Posted February 20, 2009 #18 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I totally research every flipping thing I can about my ship, the ports, pictures, cruise critic, etc. love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly Steve Posted February 22, 2009 #19 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I agree it's fun to spend quality time in your CC Roll Call thread. Pass along all that research you've done on the ship, destination, etc. and others will benefit. :) Usually, a week before departure I'll begin making entries in my cruise journal that include a very loose daybook and notes on selected shore excursions. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mszula Posted February 22, 2009 #20 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I'm here everyday since I joined last week. I think that CC has increased my anticipation for this cruise. I've been on numerous cruises; but have never been this excited prior to leaving. Could be the long Montana winter; but I think it is CC. The trip, sun, sand, islands, rum, pecan rolls, room service, swimming, and relaxing.. it is ALL I can think about!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkat Posted February 22, 2009 #21 Share Posted February 22, 2009 There are some great replies. I like to read the CC boards as well. I usually leave home a few days before and drive down to the port so I check out things to do along the way as well. I have my list of what to bring, check it and realize that I need another outfit, so that can be days in searching. Then there is work. I cruise therefor I work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marhun2430 Posted February 22, 2009 #22 Share Posted February 22, 2009 If I got paid for the amount of time I spend on cruise critic I would have the next cruise paid for and then some! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepysnr Posted February 23, 2009 #23 Share Posted February 23, 2009 we have a white board in our kitchen that we use as family calendar. we count the days down backwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighairtexan Posted February 23, 2009 #24 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I send a daily email COUNTDOWN to the other people going with me. I start waaaay out like 180 days to go and I do it in the form of a question, with the number of the countdown as the answer. ie: How many degrees is the spread or difference between the freezing point & boiling point of water on the Fahrenheit scale? I put the answer (180) way down the email. If I can't think of a good question, I google the number. For instance I'd google, 179 number, and then 179 feet, 179 years etc until I find an interesting fact. It takes some time but if I forget to do it my friends and relatives email me to find out what the question of the day is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Jane Posted February 23, 2009 #25 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Obsess about the cruise. Read the boards. Obsess some more. Stress the laundry won't get done. Make lists. Obsess some more. Teach a couple of classes...tell my students that they should run the other way if they see me in Cozumel on Spring Break:eek: Obsess some more. And then finally I obsess some! And yes, I confess, pop some popcorn and read the Chair Hog, Suite Guests, etc. threads for my own amusement.:cool: The I get back to my compulsive obsessing about the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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