We were on the ship by noon and after dropping our carry-on off to the room we head out to the buffet for lunch. Back to the room and our luggage has arrived including the "booze bag". Got everything put away and now we are all settled in for the next 10 days of sunshine.
At 4:30 we went to the obligatory life boat drill....serious stuff! Hard to keep David from blowing the whistle but once we reminded him of the hundreds and hundreds of people that blew the whistle before him.... he reluctantly put it away.
Picture around the pool deck at the back of the ship. This is were we had a Cruise Critic get together after the muster drill. Great to meet everyone I have been talking with online for the last 11 months. Some people we had met on the last cruise so it's great to see familiar faces as well.
We had our meet and greet with Cruise Critic up in Skywalkers lounge. Gift exchange as well. It was alot of fun even though many people who said they would attend didn't. It was not that warm out so I thought there would be a good turnout. After that we spent the afternoon at the pool and watching a Barry Manilow concert on the outside movie screen. David complained and complained..... couldn't wait for it to get over.......... careful what ya wish for. Lucien Pavaratie (sp) came up next. lol... off to bed.. more tomorrow.
At 4:30 we went to the obligatory life boat drill....serious stuff! Hard to keep David from blowing the whistle but once we reminded him of the hundreds and hundreds of people that blew the whistle before him.... he reluctantly put it away.
Picture around the pool deck at the back of the ship. This is were we had a Cruise Critic get together after the muster drill. Great to meet everyone I have been talking with online for the last 11 months. Some people we had met on the last cruise so it's great to see familiar faces as well.
First sunrise we almost missed. Kinda slept in .. perhaps due to the early morning the day before. Only issue we have with our balcony is that our neighbors smoke cigars and the smell is awful.
We had our meet and greet with Cruise Critic up in Skywalkers lounge. Gift exchange as well. It was alot of fun even though many people who said they would attend didn't. It was not that warm out so I thought there would be a good turnout. After that we spent the afternoon at the pool and watching a Barry Manilow concert on the outside movie screen. David complained and complained..... couldn't wait for it to get over.......... careful what ya wish for. Lucien Pavaratie (sp) came up next. lol... off to bed.. more tomorrow.
Lol - so funny! Love reading your posts. Makes me feel like I'm there (RIGHT!?! Not quite - sunny but chilly here today). Habs lost last night dad (against NY) - so far winning tonight (against the Wild). Max got a goal today, but his team lost 7 to 6 (apparently his goalie is quite new). Great to sort of talk with/see you tonight! Brian tested out our mics and they tested good, so he thinks it is at your end. Tried to keep Sam awake for the call, but the poor guy wouldn't have it. Have fun on your first excursion tomorrow!!! Love to you all. (-:
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