BarbaraSails

I remember...

Queen of the Night - Whitney Houston...where the lead female singer was hoisted up in the air

OK, on these I'm guessing....

On the Bayou (when the girls were fly fishing)

Jumpin' Java (??)

Rollin' on the River (Tina Turner)

 

Dang! Loved that production!! I can see every scene, but now I can't remember the songs...:( :D

I love decorating my cabin door! I try to do it for every cruise. As others have stated, it really is a great way to find your cabin (and especially for me after very late nights at the disco! :p ) besides, it's adds to the fun!!!

 

Here are four of my door decorations.

 

Carnival Conquest Christmas Cruise - note Cruise Critic door sign too!

 

 

Fantasy New Year's Eve Cruise

Fantasy "Chick Cruise"

 

Being a New Orleanian, I use this door decoration a lot when there are no special themes to my cruise.

 

 

I even decorate my cabin for holidays and had a Christmas tree for my Christmas cruise. We exchanged presents too!!

 

 

 

Have fun with your door decorating! I have a friend who's very creative with it...She does very creative door decorating, usually using monkeys as the theme. She changes her door every day. It's really very, very neat!

01 CRUZN BUCKEYE - OHIO

02 Icarrythebags - Ohio

03 CrazyAboutCruising- New York

04 bbiggar-Wisconsin

05 Cotton

06 VoyagerFL - Florida (via Indiana)

07 Tom-n-Cheryl - FLORIDA

08 Nautical but Nice - Missouri

09 Elaine515 - Florida

10 LHP - (Linda, David, Josh and DJ) - Memphis

11 Ladyspoilt and family - Tennessee

12 Cruiser64-Florida

13 Beach4me - South Carolina

14 YesitDonna - Massachusetts

15 RICHFRET - Florida

16 JBHCW-Jane-North Carolina

17 BARBARA J.W KENTUCKY

18 MrPete - New York

19 Doug910 - Florida

20 GottaLuvCruising - Florida

21 Mich6674 - Florida

22 Luv's Crusin' BJW North Carolina

23 JJudy-Michigan

24 burtonsgigi - Fort Mill, SC

25 Cruisedogs2 - Yorktown, VA

26 OBX_FIN and obx_fintoo - Virginia

27 ahoys-only one ahoy--Kathy from Florida

28 ILuvCarnival - Cleveland, Ohio

29 crusinsusan - PA

30 gator bait - Florida

31 jlcga - Florida

32 dls - California

33 Blueocean and husband - Ohio

34 Ronath - Louisiana

35 Mosel - Florida

35 MILEMRKR63- HARVEY CEDARS, NJ

37 PeterV - London United Kingdom

38 bthorn1108 - Florida (by way of Massachusetts)

39 Mike/Cheryl - Omaha, NE

40 Suzys - New Jersey

41 PSRCPA - Florida

42 Host Graham - Rochester, NY

43 CoCoNut Willie- Texas

44 Grouchpuss - Arizona

45 pam7553 - Illinois

46 molme-Georgia

47 meltla (Tommy) New Orleans, LA

48 bonniemari - Tennessee

49 cruzinsteve - Texas

50 jy148 - New Jersey

51 cld1225-Virginia

52 Carnivalkim-Georgia

53 rburns44-Ohio

54 Karter - Florida

55 Birdiegirl - Minnesota

56 Emtnmare - Minnesota

57 mamawg- Blue Springs, Missouri

58 Diane F and Jerry - California

59 rpsinnj - New Jersey

60 gymbrat33 - Florida

61 bonstersd - California

62 Bea2002- Florida

63 Sandgnat- Geogia

64 Cjm61 - New York

65 Kstrickman - Maryland

66 rwdtgt - Florida

67 Louisiana Joe and Family

68 earlethepearl

69 Litewait ( plus dd 21, & ds 15) San Diego, Ca

70 Quickrate- Florida

71 sk8rpatty - California

72 shortstop95 (jane & luke) delaware

73 SCUBA Mark - Texas

74 dotshub- Larry & Doris - Florida

75 woodi- Oklahoma

76 volman and kipmom - Tennessee

77 Bases5 Florida

78 Lv2camp&cruise- Chris and Kim, Tennessee

79 KenMo & DH - Missouri

80 smarks & DH oldfart - GA.

81 Floatway and Hubby - Friendswood, Texas

82 Luv2cruz44 - Redding, CA

83 Stircrzy - Texas

84 irishgirl - Michigan

85 Candigirl41 - So. CA

86 luv2cruise777l - So Ca.

87 Cruise from NY

88 Joel (Cruzman), LA (Lower Alabama)

89 Amanda, also from Lower Alabama

90 75Vette - Missouri

91 Yogi2929 - San Bernardino County, CA

92 JaguarGirl - Jacksonville, Florida

93 vettebuf - Elaine and Frank and Jon, Sicklerville, NJ

94 airmanship - Arkansas

95 *Luv2Cruise*- New York

96 pnjkeith - Oklahoma

97 cruisergirl2002 - Indiana

98 Deaf Dude - New Orlean

99 Dan40&Barb-Florida

100 G'ma-Voorhees NJ

101 JMW / MJW MB SC

102 MelBCroozer - Covington, LA

103 Shawnie - Canada

104 Mikel1733 & Sally - Nebraska

105 DarthGrady- Florida

106 Southbayer - So Calif

107 pmc7704 - Florida

108 MarylandLady - Maryland

109 Smoofdaddy and Mama Linda - Tennessee

110 FunShipFan - New York

111 mek - Ohio

112 S.S. Oceanlover - PA

113. Cbcruiser - San Diego, CA

114. CWcruisers - San Diego, CA

115. MDR Cali Cruisers - SoCal

116. DGP1111 - Florida

117. Crazycath - SoCal

118.M&J-Florida

119 keene state mom New Hampshire

120. Bigboataddict - E. TX

121. nowendy - Marrero, LA

122. Chigirlcruzin - Chicago

123. Georgiagolfer & DW - Augusta, Georgia

124. "Copvet" Wayne & Debbie, Jax.Bch., Fl

125. Manmachine & DW - Melbourne, FL

126. Julienatul - FL

127. Alberta_Cruiser & DW & DD(19) - Calgary, Alberta

128. sjones0920 Virginia 129. GTVCRUISER - San Diego

130. scperk-Collierville,Tennessee

131. PatfromPa - Pennsylvania

132. grey's girl - Pennsylvania

133. jerrymac - Florida

134. LPLRN76& DH -Florida

135. Cruises42 - Virginia

136. imacruiser2 - Washington State

137. funcruzck1 - Atlanta, GA

138. cruisng4fun- Boston, Ma

139. gfsmith- Oklahoma

140. Gracie65 & family, North Myrtle Beach, SC

141. kicia (& George) - Indiana to Florida

142. bots99 - Florida

143. Bobby & Mary-South Carolina

144. CheerBelleMom-Texas

145. gottacruise - Not currentLY from anywhere - full time RV'er

146. Victory2020 - Los Angeles

147. Bill & Leila - Georgetown, KY

148. Kaseyoz- Sydney Australia__________________

149. Fun, fun 44 (& Bryan)- Oklahoma

150. Little - Atlanta, GA

151. Linda Lu (&Jerry & Sandra) Texas

152. Lisa0719 & JoeMc0919 - Levittown, PA

153. Mike and Pat, San Clememte CA

154. Harlekuin & Dcon, Sacramento, CA

155. Salty Dawg (Ken & Nancy) - Michigan

156. cheepwrent - Oklahoma

157. Gatorman - Florida

158. Susan (vidimom) & Scott - Gainesville, Florida

159. Charlotte (Charbill) & Bill - OHIO

160. Host Terry

161. LindaJSteele and DH - Jacksonville, FL

162. Jim & Claudete - TEXAS

163. we're sailing away - Jacksonville, FL

164. SHOLLY (Steve)- Kansas

165. Tertog(Joe and Terry)- Kennesaw, GA

166. mom2girls-Orlando, FL

167. Loisann - South Carolina

168. legalmom and Ben - Jacksonville, FL

169. Beth - Bob and Beth - Georgia

170. Bruce & Pam - Midland, TX

171. cantw82cruise - Michigan

172. Crdtrnr - Shreveport, Louisiana (hubby will be on next cruise)

173. CwuzCwazy & DW - Florida

174. Uncle Doug, Dayton, TX

175. UncleDougsDonna, Dayton, TX

176. allenee-Mary Ann & David, Cheifland,Fl.

177. Bandman - Larry & Melinda - Franklin, TN

178. Tess2cruz - Teri - Houston Texas

179. MszKitty - SoCal

180. Doug & Pat, Wichita Falls, Tx.

181. Michael and Michele, Vermont

182. LornaT (and Mom Olga & DD Jessica) Van Nuys, CA (SoCal)

183. Jessemon-Tampa

184. Navarrecruiser - Bob & Lynda Navarre, FL

185. sa7776 - Mississippi

186. PA Dutchman- PA

187. breenw (Bill and Marsha), New Palestine, IN

188. Beezalar (skip and trisha) gastonia nc

189. bp traveler - MN

190. umwife11--South Florida

191. jmss1950 - Simpsons - Georgia

192. rbrb1951-north Alabama

193. CalifCruiser1 - California

194. Donna n Francis - Nova Scotia, Canada

195. familyof4cruising - NY

196. Spikester- Alexandria VA

197. DEL67 - NJ

198. ScootsMom - Florida

199. MickMac100- Scotland UK

200. rm4778- Auburn, AL

201. Catrin (Cathy and Steve) - Rhode Island

202. Beverlyf - Pittsburgh PA

203. Cruiser@Heart - Illinois

204. Natk - New York (13 done, 14 and 15 booked..looking for 16-20)

205. Flynlo - Oklahoma Go Sooners!!

206. Villagers70 - The Villages, Florida

207. jess2245 - Leesburg, Florida

208. lp343-Woodbury, MN

209. c&d -Ohio

210. CruiseSpecialist03- Miami, Florida

211. cruisecop2006

212. scfcruiser - Steve & Cheryl - Trenton, Ohio

213. Jaxonboy - Ft Smith, Arkansas

214. augie - Melbourne, Florida

215. winddawn - Tennessee

216. Chris64 - Bama....Rollll Tide!

217. OKGIRL - Dallas, TX

218. OKGIRLs Sister - Dallas, TX

219. Au48 - Auburn, AL -- War Damn Eagle!

220. Luckycruzer

221. Funship Freddy - USVI

222. duck512 - Ohio

223. gazingm42 - Stuck in the South

224. yesaCCasey - Go Gators, Florida

225. Rocky123 - NJ

226. Sweetnell and Oldmedic- Texas

227. BuggyStuff - Brad, Iowa

228. LynneL (and family) - Long Island, NY

229. Louisiana Joe (The Original) Geaux Tigers!!

230. Ship Addict - Katy Texas -- Go Tigers

231. CathysCruisin' - Cathy & Dan, San Antonio, TX

232. Denville Dave - NJ

233, MSQPON - Jo - NJ

234. cruizer4662 - Merritt Island, FL-- "GO BLUE, Michigan"

235. Cuizman1 - FL

236. Tallcruiser - CA

237. Stepbrod-MD

238. JoeSmooga and Wife of JoeS - Sioux City, IA

239. Kids of JoeS (2... went Plat. at ages 5 and 7!) - Sioux City, IA

240. ahoys- Dave and Kathy- Tampa, FL

241. can'twaittacruise - Lynn and Dave - Hollister, FL

242. demos-GA

243. Fofita01 - Miami, FL

244. GOTTA CRUISE NOW - Lancaster, PA

245. Volzcruiser - Tn Go Vols

246. Cruizier4662 - Merritt Island, Fl.

247. Jetskier-Lumberton, Mississippi

248. Barbados1999 - Maryland (DC suburbs)

249. glrounds - So Cal

250. Julie McCoy - Fairhope, AL

251. TTz - Tony & Karrie - Mesa, AZ.

252. ADATL & DH both - Angie & Doug - Atlanta, GA

253. KatSt - Kathy & Bill (Both Platinum) - Gilbert, Az

254. Dell08-Adelle - Fort Lauderdale, FL

255. Donan54 - Columbus, GA

256. djacobson - Baton Rouge, La.

257. Mammama - Don and Carolyn - Tennessee

258. Cincy Gal - Cincinnati, Ohio

259. Rosefloater - Los Angeles, CA

260. Ascott318 Newburgh,NY

261. beetle9 - Tim and Tammy, OH.

262. rellersi - Apex, NC

263. LUV'S Crusin - Winston Salem, NC

264. lindanick - Florida

265. DolfanNY

266. maurick Hackettstown, NJ

267. Travel girl23 - Texas

268. Simpleman - Virginia

269. Ccruzer - Chicago, Il

270. Jhale - Houston, Texas

271. rhorhorho - Palm Bay, Florda

272. SeaUonboard - Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

273. Meowsmurphy - John & M-E, Columbus, OH

274. alberta_cruiser and family - Alberta, Canada

275. Wants to be rich - Massachusetts

276. LRene - Hattiesburg, MS

277. Lifestylecruzer - Hattiesburg, MS

278. popsec - Fair Haven, Vermont

279. thecarnivalkid - Ryan- Windsor, Ontario

280. brcris75 - Arkansas

281. cruising3times - Ohio

282. lidoplease - SC

283. Cruisetobeaches-IL

284. Cruzenagain - South Carolina

285. Shipdogred - Mississippi

286. Jdfireman - New Jersey

287. 007007 - North Carolina

288. SantanaTto - New Jersey

289. KevinKelli - St. Petersburg, FL

290. KelliKevin - St. Petersburg, FL

291. Txsluvscruising-Sanger, TX

292. Cascole - San Diego, CA

293. Grouchpuss - Tucson, AZ

294. TX Southpaw - Plano, TX

295. CruzVinnieCruz - Pittsburgh, PA

296. Astropilot - Decatur, Il

297. ibecruzen2 - Daytona Beach, Fl.

298. Natspawpaw-Florence, AL

299. Lmtrn2001-Florence, AL

300. mulecuizer - Temecula, Ca.

301 Mort13ers Boston Ma

302 ccnvcpl - San Antonio, TX

303. Sockmonkey - Central Tx

304. dorinel - Chester, Massachusetts

305 rwilli01 Arkansas

306 Cateyes2u - Oakland CA.

307 Harlekuin - Sacramento, CA

308 Bluehorizonlover - Buffalo Grove, IL

309 travelinggrandma California

310 PaulMedik - Montgomery WV.

311 INCHARGE - Va

312 Ncjeff Cary NC.

313 Scot Griffith, IN

314 Jeff aka DrKleen, Owings, MD

315 Calker, WI

316 Calker's husband, WI

317 kewbrook, SC

318 kewbrook's husband, SC

319 BigDoug, Maryland

320 jenms2000, Georgia

321 thepeach, Georgia

322 aggieastrosfan and DH, Texas

323 framerman, Hendersonville, NC

324 crusinpsychRN, Florida

325 Steveaaaaa, Florida

326 alagirl-- Sally and Donald, AL

327 Babyblue, Harker Heights ,Texas

328 Triplee, Fredericksburg, VA

329 Denisey, Seattle, WA

330 Dennisy, Seattle

331 Jimiam, Dothan,Al

332 Sueiam, Dothan,Al

333 ddoc and spouse Limerick, PA

334 JOEZ Parents, Mechanicsville, MD

335 JOEZ, Mechanicsville, MD

336 Randy and Tammy, TX

337 Mamma Tennessee

338 RickB, Nova Scotia

339 Margarita Mom, Nova Scotia

340 Ginny & Ray, Cape Coral, FL

341 Cruise-Crazy, Miami, FL

342 Essiesmom, Hinesville, GA

343 BarbaraSails; New Orleans, LA

I'm lost... what's FV? (I'm assuming Fantastic Voyage, but what exactly does that mean?) :)

 

Michele: You are correct, FV does stand for Fantastic Voyage. I think Tom Joyner borrowed the phrase from the song by the same title performed by the group Lakeside, but anyway...

 

The Fantastic Voyage otherwise known as "The Party with a Purpose" is the brainchild of syndicated radio talk show host Tom Joyner. He started this cruise 10 years ago as part of the foundation he founded. The Tom Joyner Foundation raises money for students who run out of money in HBCU's...historically black colleges and universities.

 

The cruise is definitely pricey as part of the fare is tax deductible because cruisers are making a donation.

 

What makes it so fantastic is this:

 

• It's ADULT ONLY - you must be 25 years or older.
  
• Tom books singers, comedians, gospel acts, authors, artists and other celebs as entertainment for cruisers and as a result there are concerts every night all over the ship. Some start at 2:30AM! :eek:
  
• Each night is a theme night where about 90% of the cruiser costume
  - Represent Night: Wear team jerseys, sorority or frat attire, whatever else you wish to represent; White Night: everyone wears all white; 70's Night: attire from the seventies, of course, Pajama Night: bedtime clothing, Formal Night, Mardi Gras Night: a New Orleans-style parade like none other you've ever seen on board a ship; and Toga Night: cruisers wears different variations of togas.
  
• Major sponors give away very nice prizes. For the last two years Ford has given away a free car; Southwest gives away airline tix. (DH and I personally won two in 2006), Home Depot does seminars on board, Budweiser gives away tons, I mean tons of beer on board. Beer drinkers do not have to buy beer on this cruise. Budweiser is everywhere you look.
  
• Again, it's TAX DEDUCTIBLE!
  

 

So, those are the major things that make FV fun and different. I could go on...but, I'll just say that it is the most fun thing I have ever done in my life which is the reason DH and I have gone so many times. It's really hard for me to get my DH to do any other cruise. He says other cruises are "boring".

 

Here's this years line up (with more to be added)

 

http://www.blackamericaweb.com/fv2009/entertainment.html

 

on the page, you can also see previous year's entertainment.

 

So, it is the Party with a Purpose!! I can't wait...

 

FV sailed on Freedom in 2007 and in 2008. I will surely miss her this year and especially that FLOWRIDER!!!!! :D

Rub it in why don'tcha! ;)

 

Yea I know, at the price of the balcony on FV for a family, you could almost buy a new car!

 

Every year DW and I say "maybe next year". Well 2010 will be our year, although she's not 'on board' with the idea yet. I'll have to make it a surprise -- if i start saving now, I may have enough to get an inside cabin ! :rolleyes:

 

BTW, I wanted to ask about "Mr. Brown" in your FV08 pic (and other celebs): looks like he had the pool all to himself, did they clear the deck for him?

 

 

;) You know I'm not rubbing it in, right..?..We acknowledge that we are very blessed to be able to go on FV!!

 

You just gotta make it in 2010...if you love cruising, you will totally love FV!!

 

It was just a quiet day that "Mr. Brown" was in the pool. Plus, I think it was kinda early.

 

Hey, you should come join our FV thread...we've had several posters who aren't going on the current year join us and we would welcome you!! :)

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=781351&page=59

Wow, looks like you're pretty darn good at it Barb! :) I looove the FlowRider, it is so addicting! :D

 

You're right...it is very addicting!! I signed up on the first day of the cruise and went just about every day after that. On formal night, DH was like "You're gonna take those bracelets off, huh?" Heck no! They were my badge of honor!!! :D

It is fun, isn't it? by the way, it's nice to see a photo of Patricia in the background. Is Ethan still calling her Trini?

It is loads of fun!! I didn't catch their names, but that lady coach did teach me how to spin on the body board!! She is awesome!!

 

I am sailing on Freedom in Oct. and am trying really hard to get up the nerve to try the Flowrider!!!

Take care everyone and happy sailing!!!

Michelle

Thanks, Michelle! :D Just do it...it's too fun to miss. Stick with the body board..the standing--surf board -- nearly broke my neck!..:eek:.but the body board is relatively safe..

 

Love the pix, Barb! If I can do half as well as you, then I'll consider it a success! Unfortunately, I have no grace. ;)

 

Thanks! It took me a few rounds of practice.. You can do it!!

Barb -- checked out your Fantastic Voyage pics!! I'm jealous! I've been wanting to go on those cruises (especially this year with the entertainment they have lined up!), but can't justify the cost p/p! How did you do it 4x!!?! :eek:

 

Hiya cruisedawgg.. :) I'm glad you liked the FV pics!! FV is no doubt my favorite cruise. Hubby and I have been five times. This will be our 6th year.

 

For the first five years we have had a double room. This year, we decided to save money and share an (inside) quad with two close friends. :eek: Yikes! Scary I know, but the money we could save.

 

Well, good ol' Tom Joyner upgraded those of us who had gone 5+ years and who were booked in inside cabins--so now we are in a balcony!!!

 

I cannot tell you how excited we are! I've had balconies before, but would NEVER pay for one on FV.

Third time's a charm...apparently.

 

I sailed Freedom in Nov '06, May '07 and May '08

 

Didn't try the Flowrider until my May '08 cruise. Sorry I waited!!!!!! It was soooo much fun. :D Can't wait to do it again! This reminds me, I need to book another cruise on Freedom :D

 

 

Me catching a wave

 

Me showing off my "Hang 10" Notice the onlooker's and Flowrider coach's approval!! :D

Great photos zydecocruiser! You gave me some really good ideas, thanks a lot.

 

I'll be going to the Bahamas in late May on a chartered cruise :D