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Old November 16th, 2009, 09:02 PM
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Yeah, I actually may get to get off the boat in Key West this time.
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Yeah, I actually may get to get off the boat in Key West this time.
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Old November 16th, 2009, 09:12 PM
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You'll like one of our other nicknames for her .... Floatalicious (see Floatie, I DO have a list! HEHEHE).
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Is that Dear Sister-in-Law? DSL??? Pretty sure it's not your broadband wireless for your laptop. Ha!
LOL - forgot a letter but you are right.
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Reference attire... you will see a wide variety on Carnival. Several of us in this group like to get gussied up because we don't get to dress like this very often, so it's fun to wear our "nice clothes". Carnival used to call them formal nights, now they are officially referred to as "elegant nights". Jeffie always has a tux on and looks dashing! When WeBeCruisin' is on board, he brings his tux as well.

Some of the ladies will have cocktail dresses, some dressy pants suits, some will wear nice pants and a classy shirt. It's all good! Guys will range from tuxes, to suits and ties, to sport coats without ties, to nice shirts, polos... and of course, there are always some of both genders who tend to lean more casual. Hope this helps.
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Old November 16th, 2009, 09:13 PM
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You DAMBETCHA!!!
My new favorite word! haha

P.S. I just started a new thread over in the group section where we can do a "cheat sheet" for our nicknames.

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Head on over and add yourselves to the list!
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Old November 16th, 2009, 09:21 PM
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Thanks to everyone for sharing.
This is really helpful. I always tend to be a late diner even at home.
If you sign on for the late seating and have a late day in port can you which up and do the anytime dining/be seated as late as 9:30?
Will this mess up the whole table arrangements?
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Old November 16th, 2009, 09:28 PM
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Thanks to everyone for sharing.
This is really helpful. I always tend to be a late diner even at home.
If you sign on for the late seating and have a late day in port can you which up and do the anytime dining/be seated as late as 9:30?
Will this mess up the whole table arrangements?
I don't think so, but the pizza is always 24/7 ... or room service!

We've never had a problem getting back for our late dinner. I think at Key West, for example, we are there 'til 6 p.m. (which is really late for that port, so we are very lucky!!). So we'll still have plenty of time to get ready for our late dining time.
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Old November 16th, 2009, 09:30 PM
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My new favorite word! haha

P.S. I just started a new thread over in the group section where we can do a "cheat sheet" for our nicknames.

Example: Lilmatcat = Vickie

Head on over and add yourselves to the list!
Hey Vickie,

This may be like herding cats but just tell me where to go.

I'm not official yet should I just lurk?
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Old November 16th, 2009, 09:34 PM
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Hey Vickie,

This may be like herding cats but just tell me where to go.

I'm not official yet should I just lurk?

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=621

That link should take you (hopefully) to our group board. From there, just scan through the topics and you'll see the one for user names/nicknames.

I'd say that anyone who knows they are booking should go ahead and add themselves to the list. It'll make it easier for everybody -- then I won't be calling Gracie "Tracey" or vice versa. lol!
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ROFLMAO!!!!

YES you ARE Darlin' and I saw the pics!!!!!
I had no idea what they had planned! It was at the two-hour cocktail party and I went in about 30 minutes late, planning to just slip in unnoticed and have a drank or two. It didn't quite turn out that way.
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I had no idea what they had planned! It was at the two-hour cocktail party and I went in about 30 minutes late, planning to just slip in unnoticed and have a drank or two. It didn't quite turn out that way.
OMG it was priceless, they did it right!!! We really must post some pics here so everyone gets to "know" Miss Understood...toooooooo hilarious!!
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Old November 16th, 2009, 09:41 PM
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http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=621

That link should take you (hopefully) to our group board. From there, just scan through the topics and you'll see the one for user names/nicknames.

I'd say that anyone who knows they are booking should go ahead and add themselves to the list. It'll make it easier for everybody -- then I won't be calling Gracie "Tracey" or vice versa. lol!
Isn't Gracie Tracey?? Did I miss sumpin' at the early Happy Hours
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OMG it was priceless, they did it right!!! We really must post some pics here so everyone gets to "know" Miss Understood...toooooooo hilarious!!
Haha! Looked like a pretty fun time was had by all.

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Oh Bonniebadoodlekins, just to let ya know I fixed you up on the User Name/Nickname thread. I saw your "oops" and had my little chuckle. lol
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Old November 16th, 2009, 10:37 PM
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Time to move to the "OFFICIAL" thread...It is up and running right now.....
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Here's another tidbit for first-time "group" cruisers:

You'll get to pick your dining time -- as far as the early or late... or I suppose even the Anytime Dining which is now an option (everyone that I personally know on this thread picks late dining).

Anyway, Johna (the travel agent) gets our reservations all cross-referenced so we are all seated with members of our group and then the m'aitre D will put us all in the same area of the dining room (at least that's the plan. ) Usually makes for a fun (and often times entertaining) time at dinner.

What other questions might other newcomers have? Fire away and all of us here will try to help you.

It's my first group cruise. thanks for the tidbits. I usually like Anytime or Late dining, what is everyone doing? Just did anytime on The Liberty & it worked out really well. I hate to be rushed on port days with early dining.
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It's my first group cruise. thanks for the tidbits. I usually like Anytime or Late dining, what is everyone doing? Just did anytime on The Liberty & it worked out really well. I hate to be rushed on port days with early dining.
Good morning to you, and it's time for us to move over to our "OFFICIAL" home WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!

Go here:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1092483

We're "Officially" having a party WOOOHOOO!!!!
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