RSVP Feb 9-16, 2013 - Eurodam

[Cashetta]

Just wanted to say hi and can't wait to see you all on th cruise! It's going to be a blast!

Xoxo

[monumax]

Originally Posted by dantobey

What things do we need other than sun tan lotion, bathing suit and flip fops, lol? Question though, do we need to wear long pants in the Main Dining room for dinner? Trying to finish paking tonight and want to travel light.

Yes, you must wear long pants in the main dining room and the specialty restaurants. It used to be you couldn't wear jeans, but now you can. And it used to be that you had to wear button-down shirts, but now T shirts are OK. Not tank tops, though.
(We are drinking now at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, Essington, preparing for our flight tomorrow morning from PHIL.!)

[monumax]

Originally Posted by Cashetta

Just wanted to say hi and can't wait to see you all on th cruise! It's going to be a blast!

Xoxo

Hi Cashetta! I was one of your participants in your Halloween seance at The Blue Moon in Rehoboth Beach this past year! Looking forward to seeing you again!

[gimme_woof]

Nooo!! Damn it, the weather on Thursday when we fly out keeps changing for Toronto. Not looking good!!

[Boytjie]

Originally Posted by dantobey

Peter we arrive in Fort Lauderdale tomorrow evening at 11:30 PM on Us Airways fight #1553. Our rental car is from Budget, so if you see us come up and say hello.

We are on Delta 1854 arriving at 10:48 PM, renting from Hertz.

Originally Posted by dantobey

What things do we need other than sun tan lotion, bathing suit and flip fops, lol? Question though, do we need to wear long pants in the Main Dining room for dinner? Trying to finish paking tonight and want to travel light.

Most people wear long pants; I would not go to dinner there in shorts. Jeans and khakis are fine.

From the RSVP Cruise Guide:

"We do suggest that no shorts or tank tops are worn in the Rembrandt Dining Room at dinner, but that’s only a request. Shorts and tank tops are not permitted at any time in the Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind Restaurant or Canaletto."

[Boytjie]

Originally Posted by Cashetta

Just wanted to say hi and can't wait to see you all on th cruise! It's going to be a blast!

Xoxo

Hey!! Welcome to Cruise Critic. If you aren't busy Sunday at Noon, stop by the Silk Den for the Cruise Critic meet-and-greet.

[Boytjie]

Originally Posted by gimme_woof

Nooo!! Damn it, the weather on Thursday when we fly out keeps changing for Toronto. Not looking good!!

Can you fly out earlier?! US airlines allow changes without charging fees when there are storms threatening air traffic. We did that 3 years ago.

[dantobey]

Originally Posted by Boytjie

We are on Delta 1854 arriving at 10:48 PM, renting from Hertz.



Most people wear long pants; I would not go to dinner there in shorts. Jeans and khakis are fine.

From the RSVP Cruise Guide:

"We do suggest that no shorts or tank tops are worn in the Rembrandt Dining Room at dinner, but that’s only a request. Shorts and tank tops are not permitted at any time in the Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind Restaurant or Canaletto."

Thanks Peter I was able find the RSVP Vacation guide and pritned it out. Not bring anything dressy. Going to keep it simple, a coupe pair of jeans and khakis.

[STRSSD]

Originally Posted by gimme_woof

Nooo!! Damn it, the weather on Thursday when we fly out keeps changing for Toronto. Not looking good!!

We leave tomorrow...............Wednesday, February 6, -5 Mainly sunny

Renting a car from somewhere can't remember! ..........have...........to.........find.......... confirmation print out......... LOL!

[BayAreaBC]

Went for drinks after dinner at the Village Pub after arriving today. The Amy and Freddy Bon Voyage Party at the Village Pub has no cover charge and they give out poker chips which are good for a free drink with every drink you purchase. Black poker chips buy non-premium drinks and red chips buy premium drinks (martinis etc)
The selection of swimsuits at Gay Mart is very limited.

[Boytjie]

Done packing!


Two roller bags, one duffel for carry-on, a backpack for carry on and a computer bag. AND it has our tuxes, including my formal shoes.


Just have to go to work Wednesday, come home, change and take car service to La Guardia for our 7:30 PM flight


See you all in Ft. Lauderdale or on the ship. Safe travels and I hope the potential storm Friday does not disrupt anyone's flights.

[gimme_woof]

Originally Posted by Boytjie

Can you fly out earlier?! US airlines allow changes without charging fees when there are storms threatening air traffic. We did that 3 years ago.

We'll probably try - it looks like there's a limited selection of flights down to Fort Lauderdale and they seem full up for now. After the latest forecast, we're going to wait and see what comes down. At the very worst, we have Friday and even early Saturday to get an alternate flight.

[gimme_woof]

Originally Posted by STRSSD

We leave tomorrow...............Wednesday, February 6, -5 Mainly sunny

I know! Nice Wednesday, nice Friday - crap Thursday. :P

We're mostly finished packing - I've got one bag done and the other stacked up and waiting for some last ironing before loading.

[STRSSD]

Originally Posted by BayAreaBC

Is anyone staying at the Worthington/Alcazar/Villa Venice? This is the largest gay resort in FLL with 3 pools. We are at the Alcazar which is supposedly the quietest of the 3.

We are! Also in the Alcazar! We'll be arriving tonight! Best description for me, tall skinny white boy! (and I mean WHITE! The one time in my life I'm too busy to get my ass in for a pre-tan! You better break out your sunglasses!! LOL!)

[STRSSD]

Originally Posted by gimme_woof

I know! Nice Wednesday, nice Friday - crap Thursday. :P

We're mostly finished packing - I've got one bag done and the other stacked up and waiting for some last ironing before loading.

IRONING?????? Who irons a swimsuit???

[Boytjie]

Originally Posted by gimme_woof

I know! Nice Wednesday, nice Friday - crap Thursday. :P

We're mostly finished packing - I've got one bag done and the other stacked up and waiting for some last ironing before loading.

The weather predictions I have seen are talking more about Friday into Saturday, are you getting different reports?

[dantobey]

Originally Posted by STRSSD

We are! Also in the Alcazar! We'll be arriving tonight! Best description for me, tall skinny white boy! (and I mean WHITE! The one time in my life I'm too busy to get my ass in for a pre-tan! You better break out your sunglasses!! LOL!)

Since a number of us will be in Fort Lauderdale on Thurs. evening would you like to meet up for a drink between 7-9 PM at Tropic's on Wilton Drive, in Wilton Manor? Frankie the bartender at the main bar by the dining room is from Philly and makes the best drinks. They are 2-4-1 until 9:00 PM.

Ten of us are having dinner at 8:30 PM Friday evening at Rosie's also on the Drive in Witlon Manor. Most of us more mature types but a couple of hotties too.

[gimme_woof]

Originally Posted by Boytjie

The weather predictions I have seen are talking more about Friday into Saturday, are you getting different reports?

It's been changing (hallelujah!). Last night it was "snow all afternoon, 15-20 cm, breakout the parkas, call in the Mounties and form search parties." Right now it has indeed changed back to something more like light snow over a long period. We're cautiously optimistic.

[gimme_woof]

Originally Posted by STRSSD

IRONING?????? Who irons a swimsuit???

There's nothing worse than a badly placed crease in your speedo!

[Boytjie]

Originally Posted by gimme_woof

There's nothing worse than a badly placed crease in your speedo!

Better to go without