October 1st, 2011 Western Caribbean on the Magic!

[wmurphy1]

Before every cruise, I do feel as if I earned that vacation! Yesterday was a crazy, hectic day at work -- I got through the day by saying 2 weeks from Friday, I'll be flying to Orlando. Also, there was a full moon yesterday.........

No cooking, cleaning, napkins placed on our laps, CMs asking if there's anything they can do for us, sunny skies, 7 days on the beautiful Magic ..... It'll be a great 7 days!

Jan

I work in a busy Emergency Room I feel like I earned a vacation after each 12 hour shift That being said the cruise docs are here The suitcases are down and stuff I don't need are in them The FE gifts are done and packed I have found so many ways to count down the time without numbers but I am not excited or nothing

 

[Fire14]

I work in a busy Emergency Room I feel like I earned a vacation after each 12 hour shift That being said the cruise docs are here The suitcases are down and stuff I don't need are in them The FE gifts are done and packed I have found so many ways to count down the time without numbers but I am not excited or nothing

So totally understand the after 12 hr shift thing. I'm ready after 6 some days and for sure after 12 Hang in there we are almost there.

 

[Silverfox97]

So totally understand the after 12 hr shift thing. I'm ready after 6 some days and for sure after 12 Hang in there we are almost there.

You guys are funny - I am ready for vacation before I even start my 12-hr shift

 

[Silverfox97]

Crap - I almost forgot...............those 12-hr shift are what allow me to even take a vacation

 

[dapod423]

I am sitting here in hour #6 of my 12 hour shift thinking how many more 12 hour shifts I have before our cruise. Does that mean there is a big nursing presence on our cruise???

 

[wmurphy1]

In 3 more hours that would be 6 more nights

 

[JanDave]

Not including today, I have 75.0 (9 days) hours to work before we leave for the airport. Can't wait to get down to the single digit dance of 9 or less days til we cruise!

Precruise planning is so addicting. Postcruise memories are addicting, as well.

Can't wait to get to the Cove Cafe on Saturday. It's one of my hangouts, especially in the morning.

Carla and I also like the Rainforest and plan to go there on our 2 sea days. DH Dave can be found at the adult pool on sea days.

Jan

 

[JanDave]

Anyone going to Palo brunch on Sunday before we dock at Key West? We have 10 am reservations that morning.

Jan

 

[ssanders79]

Anyone going to Palo brunch on Sunday before we dock at Key West? We have 10 am reservations that morning.

Jan

We are having Brunch on Monday at 11:30

 

[JanDave]

We are having Brunch on Monday at 11:30

 

[Silverfox97]

Does that mean there is a big nursing presence on our cruise???

Maybe (LOL - yes!!)

 

[wmurphy1]

Does that mean there is a big nursing presence on our cruise???

Guilty

 

[platinumcruzer]

Anyone going to Palo brunch on Sunday before we dock at Key West? We have 10 am reservations that morning.

Jan

Jan,
We will be there as well.
Cindy

 

[JanDave]

Jan,
We will be there as well.
Cindy

Great, Cindy! I love the great views of Florida coast at Palo as we are heading to Key West on Sunday morning. DH Dave's favorite Palo server, Annie Marie, is on the Dream. He'll get over it as our Palo server on this upcoming cruise gives us the "tour" at brunch.

Jan

 

[JanDave]

Two weeks from today!!!!! Hope I'm sleeping at 2am on October 1 so I can be alert - especially after dinner.

Just got a reduction on a rental car from MCO to port. Rechecked price and am shaving $18 off rental of a mid-size car, will now pay $30. I have had great luck with Travelocity. Checked on rental car prices for 10/8 but no price reduction.

Jan

 

[dapod423]

After work tonight only 3 more shifts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And 2 weeks to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am getting very excited. But I think you can tell by all of my exclamation points!!!!!!!! Can't we just fast forward? My mother told me today that she is also counting down the days because she would like to lose my father on the ship! It was funny. trust me. I am so tempted to pack DS suitcase this week while he is in school.

 

[JanDave]

My mother told me today that she is also counting down the days because she would like to lose my father on the ship! It was funny. trust me. QUOTE]

Allison, that is funny! My DH Dave is always "lost" on the ship! He can be found in the adult pool most sea days. There are days that I don't see him unless I go by the pool. Every morning, he'll ask which restaurant is on our schedule so he knows where to appear. We're aren't always together on the ship, but, hey, it's both our vacations.

Carla and I are "testing" DH Dave for this cruise. She and I have been on two girls' cruises and by October 8, we'll decide whether he can cruise with us again!

Jan

 

[MiaSRN62]

Anyone going to Palo brunch on Sunday before we dock at Key West? We have 10 am reservations that morning.

Jan

I have to check Jan....I am cruising with three other couples but I believe my friend has us in for a 10:30 am brunch !
Getting so excited ! I have 6 more shifts to work before leaving and 2 more on-calls. Can't wait !

 

[JanDave]

I have to check Jan....I am cruising with three other couples but I believe my friend has us in for a 10:30 am brunch !
Getting so excited ! I have 6 more shifts to work before leaving and 2 more on-calls. Can't wait !

I have 8 more days of work......

I can't wait either!

For 8 of you at brunch, did you book the private room? We had brunch in the private room once with 4 couples.

Maria, just saw your signature that you were at Vero Beach in May - we were there in late May. What a beautiful resort! We were at Kidani for one night at the end of our vacation. Very nice, there, too.

Jan

 

[MiaSRN62]

I have 8 more days of work......

I can't wait either!

For 8 of you at brunch, did you book the private room? We had brunch in the private room once with 4 couples.

Maria, just saw your signature that you were at Vero Beach in May - we were there in late May. What a beautiful resort! We were at Kidani for one night at the end of our vacation. Very nice, there, too.

Jan

Hi Jan !
I don't think we have a private room but not sure. Will have to ask my friend who booked everything. And yes....we LOVE Vero Beach ! Try to get there every year. My daughter goes to college in FL --first FL Tech and now FSU. And my uncle lives 10 min away from the Vero Beach resort.
Kidani is one of our favs too----stayed there twice this year. Going to be staying at Bay Lake Tower for 3 nights before our cruise and then also the night we disembark.
I am just so excited for this cruise (though I'll miss my kids being with us !).