Hello from the Liberty of the Seas

[WebmasterJohn]

Hey Gang!!!

We are onboard the Liberty of the Seas.

Took us about 4 hours to get to Miami from St. Cloud (with several stops along the way). We have checked-in, made our specialty dining reservations (Portofino = Italian Food and Chops = Steakhouse on this ship) - bought our soda package (no free soda like on DCL - $7 per person per day and you get a cool souvenier mug) - ate lunch (mmmmm) and are now hagning out in the stateroom awaiting the lifeboat drill - then our vaca can really begin.

What's nice about this ship is I can get WiFi in the room so I can blog, post, check email and work all from the comfort of our room.

We booked a balcony guarantee stateroom this cruise and wound up with a superior balcony room forward. We usually like to travel aft but we will see how we like this location.

I hope to get a blog up tonight with picures of our stateroom - that's if I'm not in the Casino.

That's it for now.

John

[lovethecastle]

Lucky you!! I am at home while my ds & his friends are playing in his room. My home is too small for his 3 friends & him & the rest of my family.
Looking foward to the pictures (if I can't be there in person then pictures are 2nd best) If you could try & get some of your view fromyour balcony. thanks.
ps-how did your granite counter go? I'm guessing it's finished if your are vacationing.
_________
Sandy

[WaltD4Me]

Hope you guys have a fabulous time! I don't know what an "aft" is, but I hope you don't miss staying there too much.

And John, if Kevin is going to tell all the annoying souvenir sellers that you are the one with all the money, I think you should make him several spa appointments that he must keep. :teeth:

And hey, did you hear the rumor? I think someone said Rex started driving to Miami yesterday afternoon....Could it be? :scratchin ..... :rotfl:

[tmli]

I am so glad you posted!! After reading about your upcoming cruise DH started researching the ship and has decided we should give it a try!!

Crazy thing is, doesn't matter what I (a seasoned traveller and somewhat of a self proclaimed expert) say. It has no merit until he hears it from one of you guys!!

So if you don't mind....could your next trip be Hawaii? You see I really want to go, and unless you and Kevin or Pete or Julie go and talk all about it on the disboards or the podcast, Dh will not consider it!

But seriously, she looks like a fabulous ship. Have a great cruise and I look forward to hearing all about it!!

[cocowum]

What's nice about this ship is I can get WiFi in the room so I can blog, post, check email and work all from the comfort of our room.


John

I'm sure Kevin is just thrilled about that! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

j/k I can't wait to see your pics. I was hoping you guys would post while aboard. :thumbsup2

You guys can't expect us to go a whole week without some John and Kevin! :faint:

[mommyceratops]

So glad you have wi-fi!!! I hope you can fit in blogging in between dinner and the casino. :confused3 unless you are winning.......

Have fun guys!!!!!!!! :hug:

[cocowum]

Oh and Kevin...

Don't forget the food porn! :thumbsup2 :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Annette_VA]

Hi, John (and Kevin!)

Cool about the wifi. Can't wait to hear all about your trip :)

[simonkodousek]

Hi guys! Glad to hear you are having a good trip so far. Honestly though John, just put down the computer and relax for a few days; you deserve it!

Good luck in the casino and we hope to hear from you soon! :)
~Simon :wizard:

[Halbleib1]

Hey guys have a great trip. Try not to lose too much money in the casino though. :) Kevin try to keep John from working so hard. ;) I know probably not an easy task right? Esp. with wifi in the room. ::yes:: Sorry that we keep missing you on chatzy Kevin. Tammy or I are usually always there but she is in Disney World right now as you know and I have been trying to spend some time with my dh and son.:rotfl: They are feeling a bit left out since I started chatting. :)

Have fun,

Kelly

[Disney Khi]

Awesome!! I sailed Freedom of the Seas (Liberty's sister ship) in Sept 2006, and my family and I just fell in love with the ship! I know that you are going to have a great time. Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you. But don't spend too much time in your cabin on the computer; get out there and enjoy yourself! (BTW, the cantilevered hot tubs are a great place to relax at night.)

[Mozart]

Will we be getting a dining review on Portofino's?

[tinkbutt]

glad your havin fun.... while we are all workin LOL have fun guys!

[Kimberle]

Sounds wonderful! Enjoy yourselves and best of luck in the casino!

[Disneybridein2k3]

Hi guys! Glad to hear you are having a good trip so far. Honestly though John, just put down the computer and relax for a few days; you deserve it!

Good luck in the casino and we hope to hear from you soon! :)
~Simon :wizard:
NO, NO, NO!!! If John wants to blog while cruising, let him blog! I'm dying to hear all about this cruise! We have only sailed Disney (3x - all on the Magic) but have the Freedom of the Seas booked for this October. I'd love to hear how John and Kevin compare the two cruises, particularly your opinion on Labadee vs Castaway Cay.

Will we be getting a dining review on Portofino's?
Oh, I hope so!!! I know it won't be a "working dinner" so therefore not a regular review, but I so hope to get a review of the specialty restaurants.

Seriously though, I hope you both have a wonderful time on your cruise and enjoy every moment. Don't forget the pictures!!!

[BRobson]

Have a great time guys :goodvibes

[dizney4us]

I'd love to see some pictures too, we are considering a Liberty of the sea's cruise. Where are you visiting on this one?

[Stinasmom]

oooh, oooooh!! I want to hear all about this cruise too!
We love DCL but can see the day when we branch out to RCCL.

Hey, would you guys consider giving a trip report interview to Jamie and Veronica "crowncast dot org?" They host a weekly (unofficial) podcast about Royal Caribbean Cruiseline. They are huge WDW fans too and would probably LOVE to hear your experience on RCCL.
I suspect you'll cover it some on the DIS podcast, but maybe you could go further in depth with hosts and an audience of RCCL fans.

In the meantime, have the best vacation!!! :beach:

Marcy

[elemusing]

oh please fill us in on every detail John! I love living vicariously through others when they do a live trip report.

[Cyrano]

Sounds like Kevin and yourself are up for a good break :goodvibes
Hope we see some serious blogging and judicious use of iPhone ;)

[bcvdreamer]

Have a great vacation. Thanks for the update.

[klam_chowder]

Hi guys! Glad to hear you are having a good trip so far. Honestly though John, just put down the computer and relax for a few days; you deserve it!



How lovely of you two to check in with "us" during your vacation! I anticipate you will post a blog upon your return, & of course we love pics.

AS PP referenced, hope we come a distant second and you relax & enjoy :goodvibes

cheers,
:flower3:

[mikelan6]

Have a great time guys! Yo had pretty nice (though hot) weather in Miami today. We got ou daily thunderstorms later in the evening.

Bon Voyage!

[NC Belle]

We hope that you guys are having fun.


I discovered a site that tracks ships (we use it when NC B's folks cruise).
:boat: http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shipposition.phtml?call=C6VQ8

[awatt]

Had a mental image this morning of the two of you driving down to Miami in the PT Cruiser, top down of course!

Have an awesome time! You certainly deserve it.

And I know this is the disboards but how about a review when you get back?

[DisneyKevin]

Hi folks,

It's 11:51pm and I feel like we have been up for days. Didnt sleep well last night and nowing we had to be up early only made it worse.

We didnt drive the convertible. The other car just has more room and it's HOT today. We drove down in comfort.

The ship is beautiful. We are noticing small differences between the Liberty and the Freedom.

We have a verandah stateroom on the port side forward. As we were pulling out of port this afternoon, we could look straight up South Beach. Talk about beautiful blue water....

We wandered around a bit and made reservations for the specialty restaurants.

Our life boat drill was TOUGH :rotfl:. Our meeting place was in the airconditioned night club. We sat in comfy overstuffed chairs, while others sweltered in the sun.

Dinner consisted of pizza and antipasto from the Promenade Pizzaria. It was delicious.

After that we went to the Casino. There are LOTS of 18 and 19 year olds on the ship. We taught two of them how to play Three Card Poker. While I sat and lost my shirt, he won about $600.

It's late and I'm ready to fall asleep.

Tomorrow is a "sea day" and I'm looking forward to being a slug.

More details tomorrow.

Night!

[aprince&princess]

Kevin and John, enjoy your vacation. We were docked next to the Liberty in St Maarten when we were on the Magic in April and the shipped looked great.
I can't wait to hear more about what you think of the boat and your experience compared to cruising with Disney.

[simonkodousek]

It's great to hear your vaca's going well so far. You teach those 18 year olds Kevin! :)

[disneycruise05]

Here's to sea days and being a slug! :drinking1 Aren't they loverly?

Hope the two of you have a great vacation. Can't wait to hear all about it!

[tinkbutt]

sounds like your havin fun.

don't lose any more shirts! I am sure John doesn't wanna have to buy you a new wardrobe on top of a cruise too!!!:rotfl2:

good luck at the tables!:shamrock:

[jellyd]

Hey John and Kevin,

Enjoy the ship. It has been a while since we cruised and there is nothing better then a sea day for relaxation. Is there a Johnny Rockets on board? Their milkshakes were the best! Have a good trip.

Rick:cool1: :cool1:

[Mouse Skywalker]

Hello John and Kevin: Have a great cruise! Shoot, if we came down to Disney earlier you could have taken me for our dining review. ;) I'm looking forward to hearing about the cruise and seeing pictures. Don't post too much though. You guys need to relax and have a real vacation!

[drakethib]

Pictures Pictures !!!

[mommyceratops]

I hope you are enjoying being a slug today! (is that a good thing :rotfl: ) if it is lazy and wondering on cruise and being luxury then it must be! :thumbsup2

Don't forget to take time and enjoy each others company!

[scarlett873]

Sounds like you are having a great time already!! Enjoy being a slug! Our first day on our Princess cruise was like that. We scored some lounge chairs at the back of the ship in the adult pool area and we stayed there until it was time for dinner! I have never felt more relaxed before!!


I get the feeling that we won't get to feel like "slugs" on the podcast cruise though!! :cool1:

Can't wait for your trip report and pictures when you return!!

[ericafny]

Hey John & Kevin - have a great time on your cruise! Looking forward to reading more about it!

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

WOW sounds great so far. I cant wait to read more. We definately need food pics!!

[dpuck1998]

Thanks for the updates! My next big vacation is on the liberty for Spring Break. Looking forward to hearing all about it!!

[TXYankee]

After that we went to the Casino. There are LOTS of 18 and 19 year olds on the ship. We taught two of them how to play Three Card Poker. While I sat and lost my shirt, he won about $600.

!

I hope you two have a great trip!!

You boys better behave. Teaching the young ones to gamble and sitting shirtless in a Casino! tisk tisk.

Enjoy and thanks for letting us Cruise with you!

[bettyann29]

Sounds like so far you are having a great time..

Cant wait to hear more!

[TSWJan78]

Boys.. as glad as I am to hear all about the ship and your trip.. RELAX.. Have FUN.. and if you don't post we will all wait with baited breath till you get back... You are on VACATION

[safetymom]

Enjoy your at sea day John and Kevin. Don't do too much work onboard. :)

[DVCsince02]

I love trip reports!!

Have fun!

[crazytp93]

Enjoy!

How many nights are you on there?

[NC Belle]

:happytv:

I feel sorry for y'all not going to be able to see today's NASCAR race---this week's race has both left and right turns...translation-> road course. One of the TNT tv announcers called it "Dancing with the Stars...only with cars". There is a lot of footwork in today's big race in Sonoma, CA. :cool2: The very cute Kasey Kahne, #9, is at the pole.

:rotfl:

Meanwhile...Kevin and John are enjoying the casinos and other ship board activities with NASCAR far from their minds.

[halliesmommy01]

Hope you are having a blast! Enjoy your vacation

Becky

[crazydisneyman]

Okay, I am trying to imagine a shirtless Kevin (I have met him btw) sitting in the Casino teaching 18 year olds how to gamble. :rotfl2:

Kevin, my wife Kim sat down at a three card table for the first time about one year ago and won $500 in the first three hands. Everyone was glaring at her. :lmao:

Anyway, have fun a your first day at sea. I am always lazy on that first day at sea having stayed up late the night before partying. :cool1:

I think we saw the movie 'Ray' about five times in our room during that first day at sea. :lmao:

Enjoy Chops. It was our favorite restaurant on the cruise. I just absolutely love being pampered when I dine! :banana:

Have fun!

[erin1998]

Hope you are having a great time! :cool1:
We were just on the Liberty of the Seas last month and fell in love with her! She is a beautiful ship! :goodvibes
Erin

[aspen37]

It sounds like you guys are having a good time so far.:thumbsup2
I can't wait to here more. Have fun!:)

[Disneybridein2k3]

First blog is up!!!

[DisneyKevin]

John is lying on the bed watching a Paula Abdul video. Can you tell that there isnt a lot of stuff on television.:rotfl2:

We are having dinner at Portofino tonight. Woohoo!!!

We were walking through the promenade today and Sorrento's (the pizzaria) had set up a buffet of EVERYTHING John loves. Prosciouto, provolone, sundreied tomatoes, olives, roasted garlic,......we just HAD to stop.:thumbsup2

Off to dinner.

Talk to y'all later.

[cocowum]

John is lying on the bed watching a Paula Abdul video. Can you tell that there isnt a lot of stuff on television.:rotfl2:

We are having dinner at Portofino tonight. Woohoo!!!

We were walking through the promenade today and Sorrento's (the pizzaria) had set up a buffet of EVERYTHING John loves. Prosciouto, provolone, sundreied tomatoes, olives, roasted garlic,......we just HAD to stop.:thumbsup2
Off to dinner.

Talk to y'all later.

Mmmmm...sounds like my kind of buffet. :love:

[dpuck1998]

John is lying on the bed watching a Paula Abdul video. Can you tell that there isnt a lot of stuff on television.:rotfl2:

We are having dinner at Portofino tonight. Woohoo!!!

We were walking through the promenade today and Sorrento's (the pizzaria) had set up a buffet of EVERYTHING John loves. Prosciouto, provolone, sundreied tomatoes, olives, roasted garlic,......we just HAD to stop.:thumbsup2

Off to dinner.

Talk to y'all later.

Sounds yummy!!

Which places cost extra to eat? Is it just Ben and Jerrys and a small charge for Johnny Rockets?

[mommyceratops]

John is lying on the bed watching a Paula Abdul video. Can you tell that there isnt a lot of stuff on television.:rotfl2:

We are having dinner at Portofino tonight. Woohoo!!!

We were walking through the promenade today and Sorrento's (the pizzaria) had set up a buffet of EVERYTHING John loves. Prosciouto, provolone, sundreied tomatoes, olives, roasted garlic,......we just HAD to stop.:thumbsup2

Off to dinner.

Talk to y'all later.


Hmmmmm.....I know what I want for dinner.....You need to invite your bff with you sometime! :rotfl:

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Oh my that sounds yummy. Enjoy your dinner boys. :rotfl2: watching Paula Abdul video.

[Disneybridein2k3]

Sounds yummy!!

Which places cost extra to eat? Is it just Ben and Jerrys and a small charge for Johnny Rockets?
Ben & Jerrys, Johnny Rockets, Portofino's, and Chops - I think that is it.

[Disneybridein2k3]

We are having dinner at Portofino tonight. Woohoo!!!

We were walking through the promenade today and Sorrento's (the pizzaria) had set up a buffet of EVERYTHING John loves. Prosciouto, provolone, sundreied tomatoes, olives, roasted garlic,......we just HAD to stop.:thumbsup2

Off to dinner.

Talk to y'all later.
I can't wait to hear about Portofino's! With all of the talk recently about pizza around WDW, I'm wondering about your opinion of the pizza at Sorrento's. Also, I heard there are desserts and panini sandwiches. Is this true? Opinions?

[dpuck1998]

Ben & Jerrys, Johnny Rockets, Portofino's, and Chops - I think that is it.

What are the charges for these places? Just a service charge??

[MenashaCorp]

While in Puerto Rico, here's hoping you guys get a chance to audition to be in the next Menudo.... :teeth:

[tinkbutt]

While in Puerto Rico, here's hoping you guys get a chance to audition to be in the next Menudo.... :teeth:

oh my:rotfl:

[Disneybridein2k3]

What are the charges for these places? Just a service charge??
According to their website, Chops is $25pp and Porofino's is "$20-$25"pp (I guess it depends on the ship).
Johnny Rockets is $3.95 pp, including gratuities. Soda, bottled water and milk shakes are offered at current menu prices.
As far as Ben & Jerry's goes, it isn't a service charge. "All ice-cream concoctions are offered at current menu prices." (according to their website)

It seems like RCCL has a lot of places that have extra charges (see above, plus having to buy the soda package if you drink soda) but over all, Disney's prices tend to be higher. But if you check out the Dis cruise boards, you'll find out most people here think you get what you pay for ;).

[wildeoscar]

We were walking through the promenade today and Sorrento's (the pizzaria) had set up a buffet of EVERYTHING John loves. Prosciouto, provolone, sundreied tomatoes, olives, roasted garlic,......we just HAD to stop.:thumbsup2



ya think you can get that ship up the mississippi then up the ohio river? cause that just made me hungry

[lttlmc3]

Ugh, I'm so jealous. I'm jealous especially of the food. I want a vacation!

[rtobe]

The second blog entry was great. Loved the food porn shots...

[OKW Lover]

Hey Guys, I hope you have lots of fun on the cruise. When you get back, we'll be looking forward to hearing (or reading) about the things that RCCL does better than DCL.

[jns]

good to hear you are having a great time

[Disneybridein2k3]

3 blogs - one is an awesome review of Portofino - includes food porn!!!:woohoo: (yes, I realize I'm easy to impress)

[crazydisneyman]

A comment on the circular showers:

Basically, they are kinda tight so all you do is coat the walls with shower gel and jump in and spin around with the water on to get all nice and clean. :lmao:

Enjoy!

[scarlett873]

A comment on the circular showers:

Basically, they are kinda tight so all you do is coat the walls with shower gel and jump in and spin around with the water on to get all nice and clean. :lmao:

Enjoy!
Now there's an image...:rotfl:

[DisneyKevin]

We're in St. Maarten and it's sunny.

It POURED all day in San Juan. We are talking biblical rain. Our souvenier from San Juan was two umbrellas.

But that was yesterday......

Last night I was watching the shopping show and I'm pretty sure I need something called chocolate diamonds and apparently EVERYONE in the world needs something called Tanzanite. I'm told that by the year 2030, the world will run out of Tanzanite.

I might have to stock up.

Ok....John is finally ready and we're off.

[scarlett873]

Those shopping shows annoy me. They all say how cheap everything is, but when i'm in the stores, I never see anything cheap!

I used to have a tanzanite ring...but it was a gift from the ex. So I no longer wear it...lol

And I only want a chocolate diamond if it's a piece of chocolate in the shape of a diamond! ;)

Enjoy St Maarten! Love the Guavaberry Rum!! And the airport beach...:scared1:

[SamIAm21]

Kevin, if you get a chance, can you elaborate on the differences you are noticing between Freedom and Liberty. Is it just decorative or are there differences in lay out, amenities, etc?

Thanks in advance. Have a wonderful day in St. Maarten!!

:dance3:

[SamIAm21]

Enjoy St Maarten! Love the Guavaberry Rum!! And the airport beach...:scared1:


That's one cool beach!! Vrooom

[dpuck1998]

I took my kids to Orient Beach last trip. It was wonderful, except for the naked old people :scared1:

The guavaberry rum is good too, i bough two bottles. My wife picked up a nice ring with black diamonds that was apprasied for twice what we paid when we got back.

[robind]

Last night I was watching the shopping show and I'm pretty sure I need something called chocolate diamonds and apparently EVERYONE in the world needs something called Tanzanite. I'm told that by the year 2030, the world will run out of Tanzanite.

I might have to stock up.

Ok....John is finally ready and we're off.

Oh yes EVERYONE does indeed need Tanzanite - actually it would be a good prize in the prize-matron - WAY better than Richard Petty (no offense Will - and all you other fans.)

[wdwowner]

Hey since you 2 are on the ship, does that mean you will be calling into this weeks podcast?

No podcasting in your underwear!!:rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

[WaltD4Me]

Curiousity got the better of me and I looked up Chocolate Diamonds...don't know that they would be too good of an investment.

================================================== ======
It's funny how until very recently, diamonds of considerably lower colors with brownish hues and yellowish overtones, were simply known as "low color diamonds".

Lower colored diamonds, are not as scarce or valuable as diamonds of icy white colors and therefore command less of a premium than the diamonds of higher (better) color grades.

Problem was, certain diamond mines tended to only produce diamonds of substantially lower colors. Well these are diamonds too and they needed to be sold..right? Well, of course!

Some brilliant marketing guru came up with an incredible idea; why not market these diamonds with finesse! Indeed, why not turn the very liability of the stone into something positive?

Thus, was born the marketing strategy known as "chocolate diamonds," "cognac diamonds," and/or "champagne diamonds".
================================================== ======
They have a topaz sort of look.

http://www.diamondvues.com/cognac_diamond.jpg


Tanzanite on the other hand! I LOVE it! Such a pretty color. I have
a pair of Tanzanite earrings.

[DVCsince02]

A comment on the circular showers:

Basically, they are kinda tight so all you do is coat the walls with shower gel and jump in and spin around with the water on to get all nice and clean. :lmao:

Enjoy!

Brings new meaning to the term "spin cycle".

[TSWJan78]

apparently EVERYONE in the world needs something called Tanzanite. I'm told that by the year 2030, the world will run out of Tanzanite.

I might have to stock up.

Sounds like a great prize for the Prizematron!!

[SamSam]

We're in St. Maarten and it's sunny.
Last night I was watching the shopping show and I'm pretty sure I need something called chocolate diamonds and apparently EVERYONE in the world needs something called Tanzanite. I'm told that by the year 2030, the world will run out of Tanzanite.

I might have to stock up.

Ok....John is finally ready and we're off.

Tanzanite is beautiful.....love it!
After reading your experiences, I may have to reconsider cruising. Dh and I have only went on one (15 yrs ago), but it was a small ship and just not enough to do for us. Enjoy your cruise!

[bettyann29]

We're in St. Maarten and it's sunny.

It POURED all day in San Juan. We are talking biblical rain. Our souvenier from San Juan was two umbrellas.

But that was yesterday......

Last night I was watching the shopping show and I'm pretty sure I need something called chocolate diamonds and apparently EVERYONE in the world needs something called Tanzanite. I'm told that by the year 2030, the world will run out of Tanzanite.

I might have to stock up.

Ok....John is finally ready and we're off.

Tanzanite is a beautiful stone!!

I have quite a few pieces of it.. including my engagement ring is tanzanite and diamonds.. absolutely beautiful!!

[klam_chowder]

Oh yes EVERYONE does indeed need Tanzanite - actually it would be a good prize in the prize-matron - WAY better than Richard Petty (no offense Will - and all you other fans.)

prize-matron? :confused3 I think, prize-matron :confused: did I miss something, is that what we're calling Julie now?! :rotfl2: Oh I GET IT...prize-MA-tron :lmao:

okay, I must be working too hard...need a Disney vacation :rotfl:

cheers,
:flower3:

[LilGMom]

:sad: I soooooo want to go on a cruise!!!!!! DH has it in his little brain that it wouldn't be fun. Maybe if I continue to stomp my feet he'll give in.

Sidenote: Maybe I should hint to DH that I want some Tanzanite since it is a December birthstone and I am a December baby. :)

[SamIAm21]

Maybe I should hint to DH that I want some Tanzanite since it is a December birthstone and I am a December baby. :)

So now Tanzanite is a December birthstone. When I was a child, it was Blue Zircon, which was a pretty green/blue/aqua color. Lately, I've seen Blue Topaz being called the December birthstone, and now Tanzanite???? They change it all the time. Well I do have some Tanzanite, so I guess I'm all set. :rotfl:

[LilGMom]

So now Tanzanite is a December birthstone. When I was a child, it was Blue Zircon, which was a pretty green/blue/aqua color. Lately, I've seen Blue Topaz being called the December birthstone, and now Tanzanite???? They change it all the time. Well I do have some Tanzanite, so I guess I'm all set. :rotfl:

According to more than a few website Tanzanite is the "modern" December birthstone. :)

[aprince&princess]

We went to Orient Beach on our cruise in April and my DD10 made sure to point out every topless women she noticed, and then commented that it was really gross to see topless women while trying to eat lunch. But the beach was beautiful and we had a great time.

[SamIAm21]

According to more than a few website Tanzanite is the "modern" December birthstone. :)

Works for me!! I love the purple stone much better!!

:cool1:

[dpuck1998]

We went to Orient Beach on our cruise in April and my DD10 made sure to point out every topless women she noticed, and then commented that it was really gross to see topless women while trying to eat lunch. But the beach was beautiful and we had a great time.

I know how she felt, mostly because I was "rubber' neck'en" :rolleyes1

[xtremeservice]

Ok just need to know where is blog with pics??:confused3

[Annette_VA]

Ok just need to know where is blog with pics??:confused3

www.disunplugged.com

Or, just click on the "Blog" links at the top of the page :)

[xtremeservice]

Thanks.:thumbsup2

[xtremeservice]

John or Kevin if you you see a tall red headed fella with two goofy kids that look like him his wife and his sister say hay Dan he should stick out like a sore thumb you have two days to find him. Thanks:goodvibes The blog so far is great looks like a lot of fun.

[scarlett873]

Curiousity got the better of me and I looked up Chocolate Diamonds...don't know that they would be too good of an investment.

================================================== ======
It's funny how until very recently, diamonds of considerably lower colors with brownish hues and yellowish overtones, were simply known as "low color diamonds".

Lower colored diamonds, are not as scarce or valuable as diamonds of icy white colors and therefore command less of a premium than the diamonds of higher (better) color grades.

Problem was, certain diamond mines tended to only produce diamonds of substantially lower colors. Well these are diamonds too and they needed to be sold..right? Well, of course!

Some brilliant marketing guru came up with an incredible idea; why not market these diamonds with finesse! Indeed, why not turn the very liability of the stone into something positive?

Thus, was born the marketing strategy known as "chocolate diamonds," "cognac diamonds," and/or "champagne diamonds".
================================================== ======
They have a topaz sort of look.

http://www.diamondvues.com/cognac_diamond.jpg


Tanzanite on the other hand! I LOVE it! Such a pretty color. I have
a pair of Tanzanite earrings.I have to say...that ring is quite stunning! Maybe I do need a chocolate diamond after all! ;)

John and Kevin, could you add that to your list of souvenirs for me? I'll send you my address... :rotfl: