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#1
February 27th, 2012, 09:56 PM
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Half full or empty??? Mmmmmm.....
I've been reading this board since booking our 1st Carnival Cruise (August 2012/Splendor). Chair hogs....yep....we've definitely had the same problem on all our RCCL cruises, including Buffet and MDR food disappointments...yep. YET, my family is SO darn excited to be going on vacation this year, we just KNOW we're going to have a fantastic time! Our first vacation in 3 years. This "Great Recession" has hit our family owned business (of over 20 years, not long to the corporate biz's out there, but our hearts & dollars count for lots!) So....bring on the chair hogs, the ok food, the wonderful staff, friends we always meet on vacations....we're going on VACATION again!!
 Anyone else have a similar story to tell, c'mon.... 
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August 2012/ Carnival Splendor 9C, Aft wrap Cabin JS August 2009, Mariner of Seas Diamond April 2009 Mariner of the Seas/Mexico Grandma, me and Mark's 1st cruise together JS August 2008 Serenade of the Seas/Alaska OS November 2007 Monarch of Seas/ Baja 1st Cruise with our son Mark (16) GS April 1999 Viking Serenade /Baja Outside September 1993 Viking Serenade/Baja Outside October 1986 Azure Seas/Baja 1st Cruise Ever! Inside 
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#2
February 27th, 2012, 10:11 PM
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You sound like me, and that is a glass half full kind of person. Of course there will be some minor frustrations or inconveniences that happen, but not enough for it to ruin a cruise and a wonderful and memorable vacation.
People have to look at the positives, and not get so hung up on a few negatives. But as you've observed, you seem to get alot of negatives about what is the number 1 type of vacationing (cruising)
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February 27th, 2012, 10:20 PM
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February 27th, 2012, 10:27 PM
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I am happy to go on vacation when we can. We sailed in 06, 09 and 12. A vacation is better than no vacation.
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February 27th, 2012, 10:43 PM
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Haven't had a cruise yet where I couldn't find a chair on deck on a sea day. Haven't had to sit next to a sasquatch wearing a banana hammock in the main dining room. Haven't had to borrow the fiance's hair dryer to heat up my food. Haven't had anyone blowing smoke in my face where I didn't have anywhere else to move to. And haven't had to leave the hot tub because some punk kid decided to jump in wearing a diaper. Maybe i was just too busy enjoying myself to notice though...call me naive.
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February 27th, 2012, 10:43 PM
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I'm thankful that we've been blessed with the ability to travel as often as we do (many years of college, much hard work... pays off in the end, years later, but pays off!) Life is not perfect, vacations won't be either. But I'm just happy to be on a ship headed out to sea... new ports, new beaches, new friends, new DODs to try... what's not to like?
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"These moments we're left with May you always remember These moments are shared by few There's wind in our hair and there's water in our shoes Honey, its been a lovely cruise" Jimmy Buffett - Lovely Cruise  Unofficial (but experienced) Margarita Salt Inspector Official Hurricane Magnet 6/93 Premier Oceanic (Big Red Boat) (with all 3 kids),8/02 RCCL Sovereign of the Seas (just 1 kid this time), 8/04 Carnival Inspiration (7 day turned into 9 day, thanks Hurricane Frances!), 8/07 Carnival Glory- the Empty Nest cruise! (Itinerary changed, thanks Hurricane Dean!), 3/08 Carnival Holiday - Teachers on Spring Break, (Watch out, keep the kids out of our way  ),7/08 Carnival Fantasy (couldn't wait for August!), 8/08 RCCL Mariner of the Seas (enjoying this empty nest stuff!) (Western turned into Eastern, thanks Hurricane Gustav!), 7/09 Carnival cruise(review), 8/09 Carnival changes, 8/10 Carnival Dream - Eastern turned Western (thanks, Hurricane Earl!) 3/11 Carnival Elation, Spring Break cruise, 8/11 Carnival Legend - hurricane magnet must be broken!, 12/11 Jewel of the Seas - 1st family Christmas cruise..... much easier to wrap, 3/12 Carnival Elation - PLATINUM is good! review
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February 28th, 2012, 05:38 AM
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I like that attitude...your vacation is what YOU make of it. There are too many who get caught up in finding fault and getting upset at the smallest things or going in with unrealistic expectations and coming back upset because their high standards weren't met.
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 CRUISE HISTORY: April 1991 Carnival Carnivale (Freeport, Nassau) April 1992 Carnival Festivale * (don't remember where to...had too much fun) April 1993 Carnival Ecstasy * (don't remember where to...had too much fun) April 1994 Carnival Tropicale * (don't remember where to...had too much fun) April 2010 Carnival Fascination (Key West, Nassau) Sept 2012 Carnival Conquest (Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Montego Bay) Sept 2013 Carnival Dream (Nassau, San Juan, St. Thomas, Grand Turk) * Some places I went on these cruises included, but are not limited to: Aruba, Caracas, St. Thomas, St. Martin, Grenada, Dominica, Grand Cayman, Ocho Rios, Playa del Carmen & Barbados.
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February 28th, 2012, 06:07 AM
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Cannot complain here!
I spent 12 months of hell on terrible meds
and ending up having brain surgery! Also have not been able to find a job with my new Master's Degree for 2 years! --economy not brain surgery LOL That crap happens to other people right? Therefore - No Chairs on Deck???? I dont care if I have to layer 2 towels on deck and lay out on the open ocean!! I don't care if the snorkeling is not up to par - I'm not going to give the local pushy sellers a second thought Not going to worry if somebody in the elevator is speaking about me in a foriegn language! I could not care less if I have to wait in a lido buffet line - some people in the world eat only a cup of rice per day - period! I'll even try harder to be okay about not looking like a super model in my swimsuit even though I'm an average size curvy woman who is 49ish!  I spent the last 2 years having a glass empty pitty party - No More! Will be sailing for our first wedding anniversary on April Fools day - carribean islands - no problem! I'ts really sad that people cannot lighten up on these boards!  Can I get a Hell Yeah?
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“I do everything the man does,-- only backwards and in high heels!” - Ginger Rogers RCCL Jewel of the Seas - Dec 14, 2013 NCL Sky, 2013 Carnival Miracle, 2012 HAL Eurodam, 2009 Carnival Glory, 2008 Carnival Sensation, 2007 "And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music" They drove south one winter until they could stand outside with no coats on....... and we never saw them again
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February 28th, 2012, 06:11 AM
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Hell Yeah!!!
Have a blast! If anyone has earned it, it's you!
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Completed: Carnival Jubilee (5/Western) - Dec 00 Carnival Triumph (7/Eastern) - Dec 01 Carnival Fantasy (3/Bahamas) - Oct 03 RCCL Mariner OTS (7/Western) - Jan 05 HAL Veendam (7/Western) - Apr 06 RCCL Mariner OTS (7/Eastern) - May 08 Emerald Princess (7/Western) - Jul 10 Carnival Liberty (7/Western) - Jun 11 USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) (2/Atlantic) - Aug 12 Carnival Glory (7/Western) - Apr 13 Upcoming:   
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#10
February 28th, 2012, 06:52 AM
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Hell Yeah!!!
This is a great thread! DH and I always cruise with a positive attitude and we've never had anything to complain about. (Except when they throw us off the ship the last day.) As soon as we get home we're on the computer looking to book our next cruise.
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Carnival Valor 02/2012 St. Thomas, Antigua, Tortola, Nassau Carnival Legend 11/2010 Grand Cayman, Belize, Roatan, Cozumel Carnival Pride 07/2006 Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas Carnival Liberty 01/2006 Freeport, Grand Cayman, Montego Bay Last edited by YB Nrml; February 28th, 2012 at 06:52 AM.
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February 28th, 2012, 07:33 AM
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February 28th, 2012, 07:41 AM
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Here's another
HELL YEAH!
Happy Anniversary. Enjoy your well deserved vacation.
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February 28th, 2012, 08:06 AM
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Hell yeah !!!!!
Last edited by CrusinCyndi; February 28th, 2012 at 08:08 AM.
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#14
February 28th, 2012, 08:12 AM
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yes you can... HELL YEAH !!!
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CRUISE HISTORY: April 1991 Carnival Carnivale (Freeport, Nassau) April 1992 Carnival Festivale * (don't remember where to...had too much fun) April 1993 Carnival Ecstasy * (don't remember where to...had too much fun) April 1994 Carnival Tropicale * (don't remember where to...had too much fun) April 2010 Carnival Fascination (Key West, Nassau) Sept 2012 Carnival Conquest (Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Montego Bay) Sept 2013 Carnival Dream (Nassau, San Juan, St. Thomas, Grand Turk) * Some places I went on these cruises included, but are not limited to: Aruba, Caracas, St. Thomas, St. Martin, Grenada, Dominica, Grand Cayman, Ocho Rios, Playa del Carmen & Barbados.
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February 28th, 2012, 08:18 AM
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HELL YEAH!!!
I totally agree... and love this thread!!! I am definitely a glass half full kinda gal and nothing can ruin my vacation! Heck, I managed to save to GO on a vacation, you're darn right I'll be happy getting away and enjoying any kind of weather I get! I don't have to cook or clean and I get to see new places and meet new people! WHOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!
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#16
February 28th, 2012, 08:28 AM
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My son was in the ICU 3 weeks ago, and is thankfully home and recovered. My father had complications from surgery and is still in the hospital, 2 weeks longer than he should have been, but will be going home this week.
I am so looking forward to our cruise next month. I am thankful that we are physically and financially able to do this. I will NOT be looking for things to complain about! (Maybe if my drink is empty, then I will complain) My glass is half full, until I finish my margarita!
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February 28th, 2012, 04:45 PM
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HELL YEAH I'm smiling big time reading these posts, thank you, thank you!! I knew that there just had to be people out here that are loving LIFE. Anybody else???
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August 2012/ Carnival Splendor 9C, Aft wrap Cabin JS August 2009, Mariner of Seas Diamond April 2009 Mariner of the Seas/Mexico Grandma, me and Mark's 1st cruise together JS August 2008 Serenade of the Seas/Alaska OS November 2007 Monarch of Seas/ Baja 1st Cruise with our son Mark (16) GS April 1999 Viking Serenade /Baja Outside September 1993 Viking Serenade/Baja Outside October 1986 Azure Seas/Baja 1st Cruise Ever! Inside
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February 28th, 2012, 04:49 PM
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February 28th, 2012, 04:50 PM
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