Continuation of yesterday's activities... and some ... "oh yes... that's Sandy" stuff.
Toni (aka Mom/Mimi) had her own massage with "Harry" and is actually feeling so much less stress in her aching body. Good news on that front. Sheis thoroughly enjoying her time in the warmth.
Seamus is eating all the french fries on the ship and loving the fresh fish... oh... and the cookies! He went in the kiddy pool last night (no other kids around) and had a total blast going down the pink elephant slid! and the under two room is a fun place to hang. He has already made friends with some other little tikes.
Me... Well, Patricia, you will be happy to know that Greta has taken over as the "stop staring police". I can't help myself ... the is THE PLACE to watch people! And there are all sorts of odd folks on this cruise!
Greta and Jim... NanaBanana did some babysitting so the "rents" could get some quality time. They returned refreshed and smiling. They will have one night for dinner alone as well.
Cliff... you can guess where he has most of his fun.... THE GYM! He and Grets did spinning with a gorgeous South African specimen (so says grets.. not cliffie!). Me? I am sticking with the treadmill and flirting with the captain every chance I get! Hey I'm on vaca!
well that's it for now.
Today is 1st island... St. Thomas.
more reporting to follow!
Enjoy the snow!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Warm Bliss has ascended upon us!
Hey Land people!
Wanted to send a glorious hello from all of we asea folks.
So what have we done so far?
Well...
Sunday was a day of total and complete disorientation and getting settled.
The entire ship was that way... well passengers mostly!
Greta and Jim have their own "story from hell". Let me say that at least on of my coworkers will know what I mean when I say how they found the toilet had on of my favorite words (phrases) on it upon their entering their cabin. And so ensued about 24-36 hrs of back and forth discussions with the crue until we (Jim) spoke with one of the uppity-ups and got some sort of resolution.
Monday was a bit easier for all we cruisers and we began to settle into the idea that it would indeed get warmer soon. We attended the Cruise Critics reception and everyone (abouit 40 people) sang Happy Birthday to Toni who turned 90 in December and the reason we are on this cruise! Seamus was gleefully running amuck the entire time. Even on perfect que cheered when the head guy introduced the captain! Jim has been running back and forth all over the ship keeping Seamus from actually getting to the forward to shout "I'm King of the World!" We are all exercising fullswing and enjoying every moment. I did 350 cals, 2.5 mi, 45 mins of treadmill yesterday... Grets did a spin class... Cliff did his usual over the edge workout... Jim ran on the treadmill... and then we had fun eating later! Cliff had an awesome massage with "Harry" yesterday and recommended it to all of us.
Tuesday... that's today... has been one of pampering. The pool area is full to the max. I had my massage with "Harry" at 8:00am and boy was it worth it. Could just about get back to the cabin I was floating with no stress at all. Mom is now having her massage as I type. I watched Seamus so Greta and Jim could have some alone time. They ran 2 miles on deck. So... we are on our 2nd full day at sea and relaxing and enjoying the trip.
More to follow.. gotta go have more fun in the sun!
Tootles!
Wanted to send a glorious hello from all of we asea folks.
So what have we done so far?
Well...
Sunday was a day of total and complete disorientation and getting settled.
The entire ship was that way... well passengers mostly!
Greta and Jim have their own "story from hell". Let me say that at least on of my coworkers will know what I mean when I say how they found the toilet had on of my favorite words (phrases) on it upon their entering their cabin. And so ensued about 24-36 hrs of back and forth discussions with the crue until we (Jim) spoke with one of the uppity-ups and got some sort of resolution.
Monday was a bit easier for all we cruisers and we began to settle into the idea that it would indeed get warmer soon. We attended the Cruise Critics reception and everyone (abouit 40 people) sang Happy Birthday to Toni who turned 90 in December and the reason we are on this cruise! Seamus was gleefully running amuck the entire time. Even on perfect que cheered when the head guy introduced the captain! Jim has been running back and forth all over the ship keeping Seamus from actually getting to the forward to shout "I'm King of the World!" We are all exercising fullswing and enjoying every moment. I did 350 cals, 2.5 mi, 45 mins of treadmill yesterday... Grets did a spin class... Cliff did his usual over the edge workout... Jim ran on the treadmill... and then we had fun eating later! Cliff had an awesome massage with "Harry" yesterday and recommended it to all of us.
Tuesday... that's today... has been one of pampering. The pool area is full to the max. I had my massage with "Harry" at 8:00am and boy was it worth it. Could just about get back to the cabin I was floating with no stress at all. Mom is now having her massage as I type. I watched Seamus so Greta and Jim could have some alone time. They ran 2 miles on deck. So... we are on our 2nd full day at sea and relaxing and enjoying the trip.
More to follow.. gotta go have more fun in the sun!
Tootles!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
24 Hours Left and So Much To Do Yet!
OR NOT!For some reason, I am not in my usual mode of being on the ball and ready for action.
Time for some Calm's Forte and regrouping.
What's the worst thing that can happen?
Show up at the ship with something missing?
Isn't that what credit cards are for on vacation?
Thanks to a recommendation from sweet/fiesty Danielle I and Greta are off to a much needed manicure and pedicure.
Friday, January 23, 2009
ROAD TRIP!
BON VOYAGE!Well? In 48 hrs I, and part of my family, will be on our way to the Southern Caribbean Islands for a much needed vacation and anticipated celebration(s). We will be celebrating some birthdays, one of which (the reason for the cruise) is my mom's 90th birthday!
There will be 4 generations on this journey of fun in the sun.
The itinerary is as follows:
NYC >> St. Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands) >> St. John's Antigua >> Barbados>> St. Maarten >> Tortola >> NYC. Now to get ready! ahhh!!!
I will do my very best to keep you all in the loop of many of the activities or lack there of. Hoping to come back with a very nice tan and tons of stories to tell that only Towanda would end up being part of!
So keep on the look out for my updates.
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