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May 4th, 2012, 08:18 PM
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First Time Cruiser, just saying hello
I've been lurking for months. Our first cruise will be later this month on the Paradise. I've so enjoyed reading reviews and port of call experiences. Thank you for all that you've shared. I just wanted to stop in and introduce myself. I am Melissa and DH Eric and I will be taking our first trip away from our daughter since she was born 5 years ago!!!
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May 4th, 2012, 08:24 PM
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Welcome to Cruise Critic!
 Hope you have a great first cruise Melissa. Cruise Critic is a wonderful resource for obtaining information. You might want to check out the Roll Call boards here on Cruise Critic and find your cruise. You will then be able to chat with others from Cruise Critic that will be on that same exact sailing with you.
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May 4th, 2012, 08:29 PM
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My kids are named Melissa and Aric! Have a great trip! Don't fret about being apart from your child...she'll be fine, and you two will get to "reconnect"....it's a win-win for everyone!
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May 4th, 2012, 08:44 PM
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Welcome to CC and I hope you have a wonderful experience on your first cruise.
This place is amazing...the wealth of knowledge that everyone provides is awesome.
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May 4th, 2012, 11:01 PM
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Welcome to cruise critic. Join your ships roll call before you do anything else. Ask tons of questions and our members will have an answer. Once you start cruising you will never stop.
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May 22nd, 2012, 05:36 PM
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welcome melissa!! This is also going to be our first cruise in December. I have read alittle every night and havent even scratched the surfure here on CC lol Have a great cruise and please posts pics and experiences!!
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May 22nd, 2012, 05:43 PM
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Welcome to Cruise Critic. Here you will find lots of information from seasoned and well travelled cruisers.
Have fun on your upcoming cruise and we hope to hear from you regarding your cruise when you come back.
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May 22nd, 2012, 06:22 PM
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Welcome to Cruise Critic.
Have a wonderful cruise.
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May 22nd, 2012, 07:08 PM
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Welcome to CC! I bet you're excited to have a nice romantic vacation!!!
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May 22nd, 2012, 07:11 PM
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Hello Melissa! Welcome!
I'm a first time cruiser as well - this coming August. While it will be weird at first to go on vacation without your daughter, you will see that it will be a wonderful time for you guys to be a couple again. Then before you know it - Three's Company again!
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May 23rd, 2012, 07:38 AM
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May 27th, 2012, 10:19 AM
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May 27th, 2012, 04:16 PM
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Hi Melissa,
Welcome! Newbie cruiser and CC member here, too. Cruise Critic is a fantastic site. The info here helped me to take the plunge. Signed up for 2 cruises!
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May 27th, 2012, 08:41 PM
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Hello fellow Hoosier. Our first cruise was out of Tampa too. We sailed the Legend in 2010 and the Inspiration for our honeymoon last Oct. We loved the layout and size of the Fantasy class ship, it was so easy to find our way around. The Paradise is a Fantasy class ship as well. It will be a perfect size for a first cruiser. Also, the port of Tampa is very organized. Wishing you great weather and smooth sailing. Cari in Anderson. .
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May 27th, 2012, 09:05 PM
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Welcome to CC, I'm sure you'll have a great cruise. Have fun!
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May 27th, 2012, 11:38 PM
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Hi Melissa. Welcome to CC. I hope you have a wonderful 1st cruise.
Linda
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