10/23 Ecstacy cruisers, please post your reviews asap

[p2lockhart]

OK, I have to say something. I don't think I can stand it much longer. I have been waiting since you departed Saturday and watching this board for hours today. I know you are tired and have to unpack, etc. But can't you have pity on us and throw us a crumb? Pretty please... We would be ever so grateful.

 

Patti

[p2lockhart]

This must be a symptom of being O.A.T.C. :o

[PDC55]

Hey Patti,

 

I'm waiting on the reviews too. I think that the Ecstacy is calling my name for next year. Either in May or October (if I can wait that long). I like the idea of being able to spend more time in Cozumel. Maybe I'll try snorkeling with my fins this time! Have you set up a meet and mingle for your upcoming cruise? Hopefully it will go better this time. I know you will post an informative review after you return and I'll be on pins and needles waiting for it. I'm very envious!

[p2lockhart]

Hi, Pam. As you can see, I am impatiently waiting for the first review. I will let you know how the cruise goes when my turn finally gets here. I hope you go again soon and get some practice with those fins!

 

Patti

[kajsb]

To anyone who sailed on the Ecstasy out of Galvestons- Did they have a past guest party? If so, did they give out Ecstasy pins? I've sailed her 3 times and I'm waiting for them to come out with this pins.

[PDC55]

Me too Patti. I guess I was so excited to be able to actually see everything since I had gotten the prescription mask that I forgot about everything else while I was out there. At least I didn't almost run head on to a barracuda this time like I did in the Bahamas because I couldn't see.

[p2lockhart]

Well, not many minutes left in this day. Looks like I will have to wait until tomorrow. I sure hope we get at least one little review then. Goodnight all.

 

Patti

[p2lockhart]

What! Still no reviews? Sigh...:(

[Stircrzy]

Here I am...up before 7:30 AM, waiting less patiently for a review of the Ecstasy's maiden voyage after her refurbishment.

 

<sigh>

[Tina2004]

ARGH!!! We're dying to know... Throw us a crumb!

 

Ecstacy 11/15/2004

[p2lockhart]

This could be another loooonnnng day... :rolleyes:

Stir, I think our interview plan is sounding better by the minute. We'll have to remember it in the future. :cool:

[SevenVII]

WEll, hopefully my Halloween party will sedate me enough and I will forget about needing these reviews NOW!!! But come monday, if there is nothing, theres gonna be trouble!:mad:

[superdave69]

I'm back so let the questions begin. We are worn out from a great time. My DW and I are still busy from unpacking and taking friends and family to the airport. We went w/ a large group and all had a great time.

 

The ship is in very good shape for her age. There are small blemishes but on the whole very nice. The theme for the ship has not changed.

 

Most of the carpeting is new, new bedding in the staterooms and a bar was added the Grand Atrium.

 

The staff was excellent. They were very friendly and work hard to make your cruise an enjoyable experience.

 

I have nothing to complain about and would go on this cruise any time.

 

I will try to post a more detail review when time permits but if anyone has any specific question post them on this thread and I will check back later.

[p2lockhart]

:D Hooray for Superdave! Thank you so much for putting me out of my misery and throwing us a crumb! Now I can get back to work! Please post a more detailed review this weekend if at all possible. You are wonderful!

 

Patti

[Stircrzy]

Smooch!!

 

Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know something about the "new" Ecstasy!

[p2lockhart]

I wonder if any other cruisers will post a review.

[litig8rij]

To anyone who sailed on the Ecstasy out of Galvestons- Did they have a past guest party? If so, did they give out Ecstasy pins? I've sailed her 3 times and I'm waiting for them to come out with this pins.

my understanding is that they only have past guest parties on cruises of five days or longer:rolleyes:

[MRIrene]

Patti,

 

Where is Lockhart? I live in East Texas but I can't think where you are. Never heard of it. Happy to hear some news about the Ecstasy. Can't wait til I get to go.

 

Irene

[p2lockhart]

Hi, Irene. You being from a famous oil town might be more familiar with Luling and the Luling oil field. It is in central Texas and we are 16 miles from Luling. Lockhart's current claim to fame is as the BBQ Capitol of the World. We are 30 miles south of Austin and the Austin Bergstrom Airport on US Hwy 183. We have a very picturesque courthouse and town square that is used often in movies. I'll put some links to some info below in case you are interested.

 

I have been to Kilgore many times. Until a couple of years ago I had family there. My late Uncle Grady (Jones) and his son Grady, Jr. and wife Glenda used to own the old Pioneer Pharmacy. Glenda was a docent at the Oil Museum. Uncle Grady died about 3 years ago just days before his 100th birthday. Boy did his know alot of history. I loved to hear him describe Kilgore in the early oil boom days. Grady, Jr and Glenda are now living on their ranch in Lampassas and their 3 kids are in Austin, Arizona and Mexia.

 

I still have cousins in Tyler and we have a family reunion their every year. Wish I could talk them into a family reunion cruise!

 

Patti

http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/LL/hfl7.html

 

http://www.lockhart-tx.org/

 

 

http://www.traveltex.com/pg.asp?SN=4181396&LS=0&PN=251

[p2lockhart]

Any other 10/23 cruisers with a review? Where did u dock in Cozumel?

[hou757]

Heard that ecstasy missed her drydock due to hurricanes. Only did cosmetic stuff instead. True??

[MRIrene]

Wow Patti,

 

You guys have some awesome buildings in Lockhart. Someone did a great job on the city webpage.

 

superdave69,

Where did you go? You only gave us enough info to tease us. We need more!

 

Irene

[p2lockhart]

So Irene, I don't suppose you knew any of my Jones cousins in Kilgore? Glen, Gay, and Geri are Grady,Jr and Glenda's 3 kids who are now in their 40's.

 

Patti

[MRIrene]

I don't know too many people in Kilgore. Moved here from Longview a few years ago. Haven't been home much, since I work on the road a lot. Only home on the weekends usually.

[p2lockhart]

Don't those 10/23 cruisers realize we have been waiting for their reviews! :(