Stranger1 Posted November 6, 2004 #1 Share Posted November 6, 2004 Only 8 more weeks until we fly out to meet the Star Princess. My DW and I are really starting to get excited since we booked our shore excursions today...and thanks to Chris's great review and information via email, we will be renewing our vows for our 10th anniversary. Now if only the Docs would get here so I can do the Doc Dance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEERINH2O Posted November 7, 2004 #2 Share Posted November 7, 2004 I am two weeks away.....WOOO HOOO....to the Star..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bphawk64 Posted November 7, 2004 #3 Share Posted November 7, 2004 4 weeks to the Star.............wooohoooo!!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted November 7, 2004 #4 Share Posted November 7, 2004 11 weeks for us!:D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enymarsh Posted November 7, 2004 #5 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Hi Stranger1, We'll be on the Star the same week!! We are all set with our excursions too, VERY glad to see that GC is back up and running. Now all we have to do is hope that PC can get put together in time too. if you'd like to join a roll call, we have one (not too active) going: Star Princess Roll Call - 1/2/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted November 7, 2004 #6 Share Posted November 7, 2004 The Star is beautfull!! I hope everything is perfect for you!!! :) When you board, please have a drink for me!! 1/2 is my birthday, and I wish I were sailing too!!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseFever Posted November 7, 2004 #7 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Sue, remember where you were this time last week! ;) :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted November 7, 2004 #8 Share Posted November 7, 2004 I do, and I wish I were still on her!! That retirement plan on a cruise ship is looking better and better!!!! :eek: :D ;) :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted November 7, 2004 #9 Share Posted November 7, 2004 I do, and I wish I were still on her!! That retirement plan on a cruise ship is looking better and better!!!! :eek: :D ;) :p I already booked her again for next October. The 23rd. Western again, but should get to the ones we missed this time!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranger1 Posted November 7, 2004 Author #10 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Enymarsh, I'll be heading over to the rollcall within the next couple of days (when I have time to read up on what everyone's doing). The excitement is really building for this cruise. I think the main reason is that we were supposed to go in March, but due to work schedules we kept changing it until we got to the 1st week in January...sooooo, this cruise has very little lag time between booking and sailing. Lots to do...Lots to do!! Sue, I'll make sure to have a drink on your birthday...heck, because it's you, I'll have several. LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted November 7, 2004 #11 Share Posted November 7, 2004 God love you!!! :D Anything I can do to help!!! ;) :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enymarsh Posted November 7, 2004 #12 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Stranger1, I'll be checking in ... I look in every day but people seem to be pretty busy and so I don't see many posts ... as we get closer and the excitement builds I think we'll all be posting more. Glad to hear that the Star is in good shape and others had such a nice time on her. After 2 times on the Golden, I think I'll probably feel like I'm coming home...can't wait, here I come!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINEVIEW01 Posted November 7, 2004 #13 Share Posted November 7, 2004 10 weeks till the Star:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranger1 Posted November 9, 2004 Author #14 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Ok...now less than 8 weeks. Got a small coffee maker for the DW that should make her happy on the ship. Next stop is to order the underwater housing for our digital camera. I've actually got some decent pics from the disposable ones, but to get really good fish/coral pics you need a flash. And while I'm on the subject of purchases, I've read alot on the board about water boots/shoes/socks for excursions like Dunns River Falls. Are these actually Shoes, or are they more the neoprene type socks? Have seen all types on the web and was just wondering what was best. If it's actually the shoes, can they be worn ok on dry land as well (didn't want to have to take 2 pairs of shoes for an excursion). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising forever Posted November 9, 2004 #15 Share Posted November 9, 2004 ............but we're excited just the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom-n-jules Posted November 9, 2004 #16 Share Posted November 9, 2004 And while I'm on the subject of purchases, I've read alot on the board about water boots/shoes/socks for excursions like Dunns River Falls. Are these actually Shoes, or are they more the neoprene type socks? Have seen all types on the web and was just wondering what was best. If it's actually the shoes, can they be worn ok on dry land as well (didn't want to have to take 2 pairs of shoes for an excursion). Any help would be greatly appreciated. If you go to someplace like Walmart or Target, you can get these pretty cheap. They are swim shoes.....neoprene on top and they have a rubber sole on the bottom. You could walk around in them....but they are lightweight and flatten out pretty well so we still wear regular shoes (so as to not wear out our swim shoes!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranger1 Posted November 9, 2004 Author #17 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Tom-n-jules, I tried Target, not knowing exactly what I was looking for, and they looked at me like I was nuts. I'll try Walmart tomorrow. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEERINH2O Posted November 9, 2004 #18 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Stranger1, I am local, I live in Buena Park, and I bought some about a month ago at Wal-Mart, we always call them water shoes, I think I paid like 6 bucks, but if you can't find them, I know the ships sale them for more, also at Dunns River Falls they were cheap, like around 8-10 dollars, good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranger1 Posted November 9, 2004 Author #19 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Deerinh2o, Thanks! If I don't find them at Walmart, I'll just wait and check the ship or and Dunns. My DW and I are really looking forward to climbing the falls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enymarsh Posted November 9, 2004 #20 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Hi Stranger! When we went to Dunns River Falls the last time, I had unsuccessfully tried to find water shoes before we left so we had to look once we got to FLL. Had limited success (just for me - $8.00). They sold a small selection of them on the ship for $20 :eek: So we let that go hearing that we could get them in port. Sure enough when we arrived at Ocho Rios, immediately upon exiting the ship, even before we reached our tour operator, we had to walk through shops. So we shopped, found a pair for my husband ($10-12) and proceeded out to our tour operator. I didn't look at the falls since we already had ours, but the price quoted above sounds better than what we found. Our kids (grown) didn't have them for this trip so (knowing that we needed them this time) I went to Walmart during the summer and got them for them at about $5.00 a pair. We're using Peat Taylor for our trip to Dunns River Falls. Who are you booked with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Cruiser Posted November 9, 2004 #21 Share Posted November 9, 2004 I've been off the Star since 10/24 but I can still taste the Love Boat Dream and hear the string quartet in the Atrium. For all of you about to sail her, I'm so envious!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranger1 Posted November 9, 2004 Author #22 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Enymarsh, I'd heard alot about Peat Taylor, but just got lazy and went with the Princess tour. It's the Trimaran that sails the brief distance to Dunns and after goes to a private beach for 2 hrs of sun and snorkle. Sounded pretty good. I guess, for me, It's been a very long hard year, and right now taking the easy way out by having Princess take care of everything sounds pretty good. I've got Princess excursions on GC and Cozumel also and will be writing a review of each after we get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEERINH2O Posted November 9, 2004 #23 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Ester, I am using Peat as well, this is my second time and he is a really great guy. Stranger1 - go and enjoy. I will write a reveiw when I get back and will post pics and the patters. I am getting so excited I am ready to go now. 10 days from now I will be flying to FLL for my week of Paradise:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilander Posted November 9, 2004 #24 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Stranger, My DW and I are on the Star the week before you ... we'll make sure we leave in good order for you guys to enjoy! Hilander :) Only 8 more weeks until we fly out to meet the Star Princess. My DW and I are really starting to get excited since we booked our shore excursions today...and thanks to Chris's great review and information via email, we will be renewing our vows for our 10th anniversary. Now if only the Docs would get here so I can do the Doc Dance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enymarsh Posted November 10, 2004 #25 Share Posted November 10, 2004 DeerinH20, I am sooo jealous!!! 10 days?!? I will think of you that week ... say hi to Peat Taylor and tell him the Marshes are coming in January!! Stranger1, Your excursion sounds wonderful! We're hoping to go to a beach after the falls but I don't know which one. Water and sand is all we'll need and Peat takes you to a location/activity of your choosing so we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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