May 14, 2011 - Eastbound TransAtlantic

[stsomewhere]

wow - I have been away from the board for a few weeks with a busy Christmas and New Year and I can't believe just how many posts I have had to read.

This has suddenly sprung to life.

Been busy sorting flights back to UK from Barcelona and sorting tickets for Disney for our visit before the cruise.

we are looking at doing the Expedition Everest 5km adventure run and scavenger hunt on May 7th. Anyone else doing this?

just starting to look at trips from the ports of call on the cruise.
Cadiz maybe the moutain villages or hiking in the Brena
Gib - maybe the walking tour
and maybe Monserrat half day on Barcleona
not sure anything really caught my eye in Madeira

Ian doesn't care what we do as long as he can just turn up and doesn't have to do any planning.

Sharon[/QUOT

I am thinking about doing the hiking in Cadiz or Mt. Villages, too.
Gib- walking tour
Barcelona- full Monserrat
Madeira- I was thinking about canyoning but, am worried about it being too cold. Maybe the hiking or beach day


Christi

 

[sehandiph]

I am only thinking of the walking tours then I won't feel so guilty about eating all those desserts on board

 

[braysmommy]

So after reading about this cruise I think we are in! I have contacted my travel agent and I think we will be booking today or tomorrow...it will be myself (43), my mom, Gail, otherwise known as Grammy and my DS, Brayden (4).
Kelli

 

[twokings]

So after reading about this cruise I think we are in! I have contacted my travel agent and I think we will be booking today or tomorrow...it will be myself (43), my mom, Gail, otherwise known as Grammy and my DS, Brayden (4).
Kelli

Welcome! We look forward to sailing with you.

 

[braysmommy]

Welcome! We look forward to sailing with you.

THANKS!!! We just booked our flight from CT to MCO!! No turning back now
Waiting for our TA to get back from her Dream cruise and then booking the trip through her.

I can't believe we are doing this and I need to start planning!! We are booked on the Fantasy 6/2/12 but it was too far away.

Is it to late to join the FE group?? Hope not

 

[stsomewhere]

My mother in law asked if I was really going on Survivor.....LOL

I would of loved to if I was younger. I applied a few times.
But, I am over sleeping in elements and camping. Not my idea of a vacation!

 

[TammyAlphabet]

We have an inside cabin and our final payment is due next Friday, January 14th. I imagine that it's the same date for you.

But that means that we are getting closer to the cruise !

Thanks so much for this. I have some work I have to get done, (personal challenge) and if I do I am booking this cruise. Just was curious as I am hoping to snag a deal.

 

[njmom23grls]

to new cruisers or potential cruisers

Hoping it works out for everyone.

I'm excited... booked my flight today - just wasn't sure if prices were going to get any better so I picked a number I don't like, but can live with. I'm on Iberia air to London and British Air to Newark and then the train to Philadelphia.

Getting ready for more snow tomorrow.... Kids are really hoping for another snow day on Thursday

Lisa

 

[heatherb819]

Welcome aboard everyone! Please feel free to join the FE as I don't know that we have set an official cut off date yet Have WE???? Guess as a group we need to make that decision. I haven't even begun to make mine yet but know exactly what I'm doing. Can you believe next week is February? Time is getting away from me. I have a list of "to-do's" for packing and haven't gotten any accomplished yet. I want to go thru our bag of travel medicines etc and get expired items replaced. I also like to at least plan outfits so I know what has to be bought ahead of time. I know sounds OCD but it's tax season and I"ll be working crazy hours and before I know it the cruise will be here.

 

[heatherb819]

I have added columns to the spreadsheet for girls and boys for the FE. Please go in and edit yours accordingly.

 

[twokings]

THANKS!!! We just booked our flight from CT to MCO!! No turning back now
Waiting for our TA to get back from her Dream cruise and then booking the trip through her.

I can't believe we are doing this and I need to start planning!! We are booked on the Fantasy 6/2/12 but it was too far away.

Is it to late to join the FE group?? Hope not

There have been discussions of closing it soon. I would sign up now. For those who decide to join going forward we can always start a group two.

 

[runswithscissors]

So after reading about this cruise I think we are in! I have contacted my travel agent and I think we will be booking today or tomorrow...it will be myself (43), my mom, Gail, otherwise known as Grammy and my DS, Brayden (4).
Kelli

Welcome, braysmommy! So nice to have more families joining us.

Home today due to snow...ugh! And, I have to go to the grocery store which is sure to be a nightmare. No doubt they will be out of milk, eggs, and bread...

 

[skoi]

Just booked today. It'll be just myself (Julie) and oldest dd (Sadie-16) for her "senior trip", a little early. Dh will be staying home with the other three kids. We'll be spending a few days in Amsterdam after (her choice).

This will be cruise #8 for us, including the first Med cruise last year. Can't wait to read through the thread and get to know everyone.

Julie

 

[stsomewhere]

Welcome Julie!

 

[heatherb819]

Welcome Julie! Check out the Roll Call spreadsheet and please sign in. There are a few activities you can see if either of you would like to join in on.

 

[sehandiph]

Hi Julie, and welcome.

 

[runswithscissors]

Welcome Julie & Sadie!

 

[Piecey]

Oh, my. I was trying to find a website to look into booking airfare (debating joining you all!) and I found a post I made on your first thread where we were contemplating joining you! Funny that after all this time we're right back to possibly sailing on this cruise!!

 

[bwcb4]

Hi!
We are joining you on the ETA!

I'm Barb and my DH is Dick. We just got off the Panama Canal repositioning cruise and it was our BEST VACATION EVER!!!!

After telling our two sons about it...they offered to drop out of college to join us.... the family voted to trade in our DREAM & FANTASY cruises for the ETA!

Sons Mike and Steven.

So here we are!

Still catching up from being gone on the PC but plan to see what this group has planned for the crossing this weekend. The DIS group on the PC was very active and helped make it a perfect cruise. Lot's of new friends.

Meet you all REAL SOON.

Barb

 

[twokings]

Hi!
We are joining you on the ETA!

I'm Barb and my DH is Dick. We just got off the Panama Canal repositioning cruise and it was our BEST VACATION EVER!!!!

After telling our two sons about it...they offered to drop out of college to join us.... the family voted to trade in our DREAM & FANTASY cruises for the ETA!

Sons Mike and Steven.

So here we are!

Still catching up from being gone on the PC but plan to see what this group has planned for the crossing this weekend. The DIS group on the PC was very active and helped make it a perfect cruise. Lot's of new friends.

Meet you all REAL SOON.

Barb

Welcome aboard. There are quite a few college kids already cruising. My daughter included.