October 1st, 2011 Western Caribbean on the Magic!

[MiaSRN62]

5pm. The ship was completely past the webcam by 5:21pm. It is great; they really get close ups of people! You can watch the Dream sail away at 5pm today if you want to get an idea of what it looks like.

Two more 12 hr shifts for me (today & Wed) & then packing to do before next Sat!!! Next Sunday we'll be in Key West

I working 3 pm to midnight tonight so I'll probably miss it. But thanks for narrowing down the time. So to be on the camera we should be port side, right ?

 

[ssanders79]

No hurricanes or tropical storms. Wow HOT

So far so good. Philippe and Ophelia seem to be staying out in the Atlantic.

I working 3 pm to midnight tonight so I'll probably miss it. But thanks for narrowing down the time. So to be on the camera we should be port side, right ?

You would need to be on the starboard side. You can catch the Dream sail out in a few hours.

 

[wmurphy1]

Tonight is the last shift. Gonna be the longest night at work forever.

 

[ssanders79]

Go White!!!

YUP Our team is gonna show the buckeyes how to play football

Where are you going to watch the game this Saturday? I was hoping for a noon game, but no such luck.

 

[JanDave]

Where are you going to watch the game this Saturday? I was hoping for a noon game, but no such luck.

Game time is 3:30 p.m. - bummer, as it's so close to the drill at 4pm, followed by sail away. DH Dave will be checking out the game in Diversions until he has to get ready for early dining.

Jan

 

[dapod423]

SO I am done with work until 10/14 WooHoo!!!!! Unfortunately it didn't end without drama. We lost one of our precious little patients yesterday. Sad little baby who had no family at the bedside when his time came.

As far as my DH work situation..... He is a Bridge and Tunnel officer so it's not easy to get off or cover shifts just bc of the high level of alert that NYC is on. BUT he is supposed to be off Sat and Sun so he only has to cover Thur and Fri. He is going to request paid holidays. The thing with that is that you don't find out until the day before if it has been granted. It will be hard to find that out while we are exploring the Mayan Ruins! So he says he has to talk to the boss of his facility. Hopefully it will work out. Otherwise I'm still going!!!!

 

[Silverfox97]

Wow HOT

Actually, it is cooling down! The highs in Tampa are 88-89 instead of the low 90s; but weather is different for everyone - it is beautiful to us In fact, our summer high was only 94 & our friends & family up north were roasting at 97+ heat index. Comical to us.....

I think it will be beautiful cruising weather vs. when we froze in January on the Magic!!!!

 

[Fire14]

Where are you going to watch the game this Saturday? I was hoping for a noon game, but no such luck.

prob in diversions but not sure. will be sporting my MSU wear though

 

[JanDave]

Actually, it is cooling down! The highs in Tampa are 88-89 instead of the low 90s; but weather is different for everyone - it is beautiful to us In fact, our summer high was only 94 & our friends & family up north were roasting at 97+ heat index. Comical to us.....

I think it will be beautiful cruising weather vs. when we froze in January on the Magic!!!!

Carla and I were on the Magic (western) in January 2009 and froze! We wore jeans and sweatshirts at CC. Weather wasn't an issue for us, we were on the Magic for 7 days.

Jan

 

[Silverfox97]

Carla and I were on the Magic (western) in January 2009 and froze! We wore jeans and sweatshirts at CC. Weather wasn't an issue for us, we were on the Magic for 7 days.

Jan

You got it Jan We actually anticipated that & it was fine - we prepared DD that she could play in the sand at CC, but that it would be to could for swimming. We were just happy to be on vacation!!!

5 MORE DAYS!!!!

 

[Silverfox97]

You can catch the Dream sail out in a few hours.

Had the Port Canaveral webcam up on the computer next to me at work yesterday; watched 3 ships sail out, with the Dream bring the grand finale. I just love watching DCL ships float out - it never gets old!!!

Tonight is the last shift. Gonna be the longest night at work forever.

I will find out today if a PRN can cover my shift Wed. If so, then I am dome until Oct 12 If not, only 1 more shift!! Poor DH has to work M-F this week

 

[MiaSRN62]

SO I am done with work until 10/14 WooHoo!!!!! Unfortunately it didn't end without drama. We lost one of our precious little patients yesterday. Sad little baby who had no family at the bedside when his time came.

As far as my DH work situation..... He is a Bridge and Tunnel officer so it's not easy to get off or cover shifts just bc of the high level of alert that NYC is on. BUT he is supposed to be off Sat and Sun so he only has to cover Thur and Fri. He is going to request paid holidays. The thing with that is that you don't find out until the day before if it has been granted. It will be hard to find that out while we are exploring the Mayan Ruins! So he says he has to talk to the boss of his facility. Hopefully it will work out. Otherwise I'm still going!!!!

Yay dapod423 ! Glad you finished work for awhile ! Are you a nurse ? Sounded like a sad way to go out ? I'm an L&D and high risk pregnancy RN. We also lost a baby last night. Always heartbreaking. I have tonight 3-11 shift and Tues 11 p-7 am shift. I get to come home on Wed, sleep for 3 hours, get up and leave for airport ! Fingers and toes crossed that his shifts get covered !!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Had the Port Canaveral webcam up on the computer next to me at work yesterday; watched 3 ships sail out, with the Dream bring the grand finale. I just love watching DCL ships float out - it never gets old!!!



I will find out today if a PRN can cover my shift Wed. If so, then I am dome until Oct 12 If not, only 1 more shift!! Poor DH has to work M-F this week

I had to work 3-11 all weekend....missed the webcam
Hope the prn nurse can cover you !
Hopefully your dh has an easy week. That's usually how it is with me too. So, in turn, I get to do all the shopping and packing !

 

[MiaSRN62]

So far so good. Philippe and Ophelia seem to be staying out in the Atlantic.



You would need to be on the starboard side. You can catch the Dream sail out in a few hours.

Great news on those pesky storms !!!! And thanks for the head's up. I'll be on starboard side !
On a side note.....I get sea sick but only on the first night. Going to try those scopalamine patches. Has anyone ever used them ? I'm a little leary.....having read some reviews about mental confusion and blurred vision that last for days even after you take it off ! Not sure what to do.

 

[wmurphy1]

Got offered leave time for the last 4 hours I got to start vacation at 2 am yah! Now to tie up all the loose ends here so we can hop that plane Friday morning.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Got offered leave time for the last 4 hours I got to start vacation at 2 am yah! Now to tie up all the loose ends here so we can hop that plane Friday morning.

fantastic !!!!!!

 

[Silverfox97]

On a side note.....I get sea sick but only on the first night. Going to try those scopalamine patches. Has anyone ever used them ? I'm a little leary.....having read some reviews about mental confusion and blurred vision that last for days even after you take it off ! Not sure what to do.

I think if you use the patch, you are suppose to put it on 24 hrs before you set sail. Personally, I wouldn't do it - especially with the possibility of it ruining your trip (mental confusion and blurred vision - yikes ). Is it worth it just for one night? I would do one of 2 things: try Sea Bands, &/or a dose of benedryl before bed on the first night. On our 1st 2 cruises, I got a little sea sick on the first night, but never threw up -- just went to bed early and was fine when I work up. Luckily, it hasn't happened since Aug 2010

Good luck with whatever you decide!!!

 

[Silverfox97]

SO I am done with work until 10/14 WooHoo!!!!! Unfortunately it didn't end without drama. We lost one of our precious little patients yesterday. Sad little baby who had no family at the bedside when his time came.

As far as my DH work situation..... He is a Bridge and Tunnel officer so it's not easy to get off or cover shifts just bc of the high level of alert that NYC is on. BUT he is supposed to be off Sat and Sun so he only has to cover Thur and Fri. He is going to request paid holidays. The thing with that is that you don't find out until the day before if it has been granted. It will be hard to find that out while we are exploring the Mayan Ruins! So he says he has to talk to the boss of his facility. Hopefully it will work out. Otherwise I'm still going!!!!

OMG - that is crazy about your hubby's work situation - I hope it all works out

Yay dapod423 ! Glad you finished work for awhile ! Are you a nurse ? Sounded like a sad way to go out ? I'm an L&D and high risk pregnancy RN. We also lost a baby last night. Always heartbreaking. I have tonight 3-11 shift and Tues 11 p-7 am shift. I get to come home on Wed, sleep for 3 hours, get up and leave for airport ! Fingers and toes crossed that his shifts get covered !!!!

I am a surgical oncology RN and I work at Moffitt Cancer Hospital in Tampa, FL (previously worked at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, OH). We're all 12-hrs shifts. My floor is post-op GI, GU, and Head & Neck. You take care of the babies and I take care of the oldies I am actually all teed up to take a specialty certification exam Oct 20th (CORLN), as my favorite is ENT/Head & Neck.

Got offered leave time for the last 4 hours I got to start vacation at 2 am yah! Now to tie up all the loose ends here so we can hop that plane Friday morning.

Good for you!!! Me not wanting to work Wed is just lazy (LOL)! We do have a lot to get done, but doesn't everyone

 

[dapod423]

MiaSRN62- Yep I'm a pediatric nurse in NYC!! Always an adventure. Very rewarding but also can be very sad. I work 12 hour shifts, 10 shifts a month so when vacation time comes it's great. I took 2 weeks vacation for this trip but it strectches until alomost 3 weeks. I worked the 24th and I don't go back until the 14th of Oct!!!

As if I wasn't already excited I am starting to get REALLY excited!!!!!!!! Except that my darn dogs were fighting yesterday and I got bitten bad pulling them apart. I can't move my right index finger (which makes typing hard). Waiting to hear back from my DR office if they want to see me. It all swollen and taut. Could probably use some antibiotics. I don't want to need an amputation in Grand Cayman!

 

[Silverfox97]

I work 12 hour shifts, 10 shifts a month so when vacation time comes it's great. I took 2 weeks vacation for this trip but it strectches until alomost 3 weeks. I worked the 24th and I don't go back until the 14th of Oct!!!

Me too! I work 10 shifts a month and get paid for 12 (Weekend Plus). I love it. I work every weekend and every other Wednesday & take 2 call days a month. We are on salary, which I love since I am an out-on-time gal

Just heard from the PRN that she WILL work for me, so I am officially on vacation and don't go back until Oct 12th!!!