August 28, 2004 "LOST AT SEA" Cruise

[sandygirl]

Ginny - Thanks! Can't imagine sending him back for a second time. God bless them.

Terry - So glad to hear John is feeling better. Hope he continues to improve quickly!

Joanne - It has taken me some time to figure out some of the functions on this board. I went trying to figure out how to use a quote in the first place. If you know how to do one quote you can do multiple quotes easily. Just repeat the process of copying the text into the quote box. Just make sure you space in between each quote and your message. If someone has an easier way to explain it, please chime in . I think your way of doing one quote per message probably is an easier read though. The semi-sub is a small semi-underwater craft where you sit below the water line and look out large viewing windows. It feels like you are completely submerged, but I don't think you actually are. We had a good time on it in St Martin.

 

[Mjasp]

Nope can't do it. Please explain further. When I quote someone I click on the quote button on the bottom of their post, is their another way to do it?

Good Night

Joanna

 

[Reenieny18]

Terry: make sure John is better by August.. Glad to hear last night was better. We have the banana boat ride too, but its after lunch.

Darlene: God bless you and your son. Espcially for his unselfishness for our FREEDOM. we will keep in our prayers.

Cindy: You are not planning on chickening out are you??? . Bobby will be so disappointed,,,,

Melanie: I wanted to do the Palo dinner Sunday as well. But it was sold out so to speak,, and this way I get to see the Key West Sunset We are saving money in a special FUNDS for the Cruise. So no, we are not sending them to DCL. I have heard about it though.


:thewave: less then 60 days now:thewave:

Doreen

 

[admepo]

Good to hear everyone is getting their excursions booked and able to get what they want. DH and I had considered parasailing on CC but DH is a bit "chicken" himself! I have gone parasailing a few times before (over St. Pete Beach was my favorite!) so it isn't to big a deal to me....just thought I would attempt to get him on there. I guess I am the thrill lover in this relationship ! lol Oh well!

Reenie... we booked Palo for Sunday evening around sunset - Sunday is our anniversary so that is the reason for the Sunday dinner for us. Glad I reserved it when I did! Being that we live in FL we can always hit Key West again soon. I have been there before but DH hasn't. Mallory Square is very interesting and the sunsets are gorgeous!

We were looking into the shipboard credits so that way all of this MONEY isn't sitting in our savings account staring us in the face! Temptations are great with three kids and we can always find something to spend it on! We do not use credit cards - I have enought debt from student loans - so we will be paying the cruise all on a budget as we do with every vacation!

Enjoy your day everyone!!!


Melanie

 

[sandygirl]

Nope can't do it. Please explain further. When I quote someone I click on the quote button on the bottom of their post, is their another way to do it?

Joanna, I didn't know you could create a quoted message from the other person's post LOL. I told you I have been playing around and trying to figure things out on my own .

This is how I do it: I highlite the text that I want to quote in the person's post. Then I go up to my message and click "QUOTE" (the box is under the smilie selections). Then I right click on the quote line that pops up and click "paste". The text that I highlited pastes into the quote line and appears in my mesage as a quote.

Does that make sense ?

That way I only quote the section that I want instead of the entire post if it is long and doesn't pertain to my response.

Darlene

 

[ThreeCircles]

DCL sent an e-mail confirming my excursions this morning. Tulum ruins here we come!

 

[mikesmom88]

Originally posted by pattiteach
is anyone near stateroom 8062? I would like to know some neighbors.

Hi Patti,

We are in stateroom 8042!
Ellen

 

[SeaSpray]

Hi everyone!

You all look a bit blurry to me right now because I am wearing contact lenses for the VERY FIRST TIME! I decided to get contact lenses instead of a prescription snorkel mask. But now I should be able to see the fishies clearly while I'm snorkeling, and also wear contacts when I don't feel like wearing glasses.

Do any of you wear contacts? How do you like them? I have to wear them for 4 hours today, and then increase it by 2 hours each day until I'm able to wear them for 12 hours. So by the time we cruise I should be all used to them.

 

[Karel]

I have worn contacts for over 25 years. Did you get soft contacts? I wear gas permable. Most of the time, I love them. My eyes are very senstive though and when a speck of dust or something gets in there, ouch! I wear my glasses in the morning when I walk into the bathroom to put my contacts in and put my glasses back on right before I go to bed.

Just be careful, because it's hard to switch back and forth all the time. You really have to commit to wearing the contacts most of the time.

I have snorkeled twice in contacts. (I've only snorkeled twice in general ) and while it takes a huge leap of faith, I've had no problems. I wear my contacts in the pool but don't put my face underwater. I'm forever warning people not to dunk me! As long as you have a tight fitting mask, you'll be fine.

 

[sandygirl]

Congratulations, Terry! Contacts are so convenient. I have worn them for 28 years, the last 16 I have had extended wear: everyday all the time, pool, bed, shower, swimming, everything. I'm sure once you get used to them you will be happy. No more fogging up when you come in from the cold! No water spots from the rain (or crying). No bumping glasses when you kiss your husband. I loved them. This year I finally took the plunge and had laser surgery to correct my nearsightedness. One of the best things I ever did.

Jason, glad you got the Tulum ruins. Sandy and I will look forward to traveling with you and Travis.

 

[ThreeCircles]

Wear contacts here too!

 

[Mjasp]

This is how I do it: I highlite the text that I want to quote in the person's post. Then I go up to my message and click "QUOTE" (the box is under the smilie selections). Then I right click on the quote line that pops up and click "paste". The text that I highlited pastes into the quote line and appears in my mesage as a quote.

Still couldn't get your way to work, when I click on quote, it says put message you want to quote here?
And there is nothing there, and I can't right click. So I did it the old fashioned way, highlighted clicked copy and paste.

Thanks anyway, this way will work
Joanna

 

[markºoº]

I have not posted in a long time - this thread sure has gotten long!

Terry, I've worn contacts for over 20 years. I currently have extended wear contacts I wear 24/7 for a week. On the weekend they get cleaned overnight and then popped back in. Once month they get replaced with new lenses. I do everything, including swimming, with them in. You do have to be careful when swimming and keep your eyes closed underwater and carefully wipe away water before you open them. You might want to get swim goggle if you are concerned about being in a pool with them in. I have snorkled several times with no problem. Good luck-I hope all goes well.

As for excursions, I did call Tuesday morning and booked the Atlantis Deep Explorer mini-sub and the dolphin discovery at Cozumel. When I called the CM was unable to initially book the sub and they told me the shore excursion manager would look into it and they would call me back. I called back later in the morning with the same results - the manager was working on it. DCL never did call me back but when I got home they had left a message confirming we got the time we wanted. I was not going to do the dolphin discovery but booked it since I was not sure we would get the sub. No I have to decide if I want to keep both as they are expensive. DS5 can't do the sub and I'm sure he would enjoy the dolphins.

I'm also going to book stingray city and parasailing at Key West outside of DCL but have not had time to call yet.

Has anyone done parasailing at Key West or the dolphin discovery? DW and DS11 have already parasailed at CC so I thought KW would be nice (plus it is half the cost!).

 

[Mjasp]

Originally posted by markºoº
I have not posted in a long time - this thread sure has gotten long!

As for excursions, I did call Tuesday morning and booked the Atlantis Deep Explorer mini-sub and the dolphin discovery at Cozumel. When I called the CM was unable to initially book the sub and they told me the shore excursion manager would look into it and they would call me back. I called back later in the morning with the same results - the manager was working on it. DCL never did call me back but when I got home they had left a message confirming we got the time we wanted. I was not going to do the dolphin discovery but booked it since I was not sure we would get the sub. No I have to decide if I want to keep both as they are expensive. DS5 can't do the sub and I'm sure he would enjoy the dolphins.

Are excursions refundable? I haven't booked yet because I can't decide on the Parasailing thing, being chicken and such. My other excursions I don't think are going to fill up that quick.

 

[markºoº]

You can change/cancel shore excursions up to 2 days prior to sailing. At the time they become final and non-refundable if you cancel.

 

[Mjasp]

Thanks Mark and by the way How was Hawaii?

 

[ThreeCircles]

Travis and I are considering the Aquaboat and Snorkel Adventure for our Grand Cayman visit. Is anyone doing this or considering it?

Aquaboat & Snorkel Adventure (3 hours)

Get your motor running and head out to the high seas! On this exciting excursion, you'll learn how to operate a two-person inflatable motorboat, which you'll then pilot along Grand Cayman's scenic shores. First, you'll visit Sandy Cay, just off the Cayman coast. After exploring this uninhabited desert island, it's off to Smith's Cove. This picturesque bay and secluded beach is the perfect spot to swim, snorkel or simply sun on the beach. And the fun's not done: back on the boat, you'll stop at the Cali, a submerged shipwreck, before returning to the dock and heading to Rackams Bar for a complimentary fruit or rum punch. Must be 13 or older to drive and be accompanied by a parent or guardian older than 18 years of age.

 

[ThreeCircles]

Joanna--

You can also quote multiple times by simply typing in the quote commands on your own.

Just use the following codes and replace the x's with the message you want to quote.

 

[MoranClan]

Hey Everyone...

Anyone Staying at the Radisson Hotel??..

We are Driving Down on Thursday Morning starting at 3:00am..

Hopefully we should be at the hotel That evening around 8:00pm

Gives us a Full day to relax before the Cruise...

Cant wait..

 

[MoranClan]

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