I need cuddles now!!!.

Spring has arrived ,its 79degrees on the patio,and I am miserable,fed up and downright unhappy.
Why?,'cos we had to cancel 2 cruises this year because of family problems-some of you may recall the incident-,however not daunted we rebooked last year a Jan 2005 cruise from Jacksonville on the Zenith,I can't wait ,it will be really fascinating spending 14 nights in dry-dock,never mind we have March 2005 and the Infinity to look forward too......I hope,
Good Friday,and the promise of a sunny Bank Holiday weekend -a rarity in the UK,and what brilliant feat do I manage to achieve..............a pelvic girdle broken in 2 places,can't operate,too close to vital organs.
Total bedrest and analgaesia for the next 6 weeks,
and no horses until the autumn...........
Trouble is,when I am not busy then I get up to all sorts of mischief!!!,difficult to do that when I am flat on my back(don't think it was intended to sound quite like that!).
So I need loads of hugs please,and lots of humour on these pages to get me through.
And is no-one sailing on 03/13/05 Infinity with us?
Love to all my cruise-critic friends,even though some seem to have vanished into thin air!!

Paws.

Here's a cute dog named Cuddles for you!

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You can book a ship while it sits in drydock...really?? Did I misunderstand your original post??

Dan

CenturyX1,GalaxyX2,HorizonX5,VolendamX1,

Zenith to Bermuda Oct/04
Century to E.Caribbean Feb/05

A Good English Joke
An American soldier, serving in World War II, had just returned from several weeks of intense action on the German front lines. He had finally been granted R&R and was on a train bound for London. The train was very crowded, so the soldier walked the length of the train, looking for an empty seat. The only unoccupied seat was directly adjacent to a well dressed middle aged lady and was being used by her little dog.
The war weary soldier asked, "Please, ma'am, may I sit in that seat?"
The English woman looked down her nose at the soldier, sniffed and said, "You Americans. You are such a rude class of people. Can't you see my little Fifi is using that seat?"

The soldier walked away, determined to find a place to rest, but after another trip down to the end of the train, found himself again facing the woman with the dog.
Again he asked, "Please, lady. May I sit there? I'm very tired."
The English woman wrinkled her nose and snorted, "You Americans! Not only are you rude, you are also arrogant. Imagine!"

The soldier didn't say anything else. He leaned over, picked up the little dog, tossed it out the window of the train and sat down in the empty seat. The woman shrieked and demanded that someone defend her and chastise the soldier.
An English gentleman sitting across the aisle spoke up, "You know, sir, you Americans do seem to have a penchant for doing the wrong thing. You eat holding the fork in the wrong hand. You drive your autos on the wrong side of the road. And now, sir, you've thrown the wrong b*tch out of the window."

This ship 10/91
That ship 11/95
Whatever ship 12/98
here a ship 13/99
there a ship 14/00
everywhere
a
ship ship 15/05

<font size="3" color=red>Over 1 year</font> into my LMBO cruise

I"m sending you a big hug.....[img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

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Oh Princess--so sorry to hear you are laid up!! I am sending out hugs to you!! Are you able to spend time on the boards/internet?? I guess you will have lots of time for some MAJOR planning before you cruise. Then there's always shopping on the net!! You could also take the time to read all 200+ pages of the "virtual cruise" thread in the theme cruises section of this board--it'll bring a few chuckles (hopefully not too painful in your condition!!) I broke some ribs once and every time I laughed--OUCH!!

Hope you heal VERY quickly!! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] Melody

Paws I hope you are feeling better soon. Newt you've made me crack a rib LOL! Where do you find these jokes?You are too much.

Love it Newt! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

English upper class lady with her little dog hails a London taxi.

Lady "Driver, take me to Kensington Street Chelsea"
Driver "No"
Lady "What do you mean NO"
Driver "I don't allow dogs in my taxi"
Lady "I'm sorry, but is there a sign saying no dogs?"
Driver "Well, er, no there isn't"
Lady "Then take me to Kensington Street Chelsea before I have you reported"

The driver takes her to Kensington Street Chelsea and just as she has given him the money without a tip he says "Here, your dog's p*ss*d in my taxi". In a loud voice for all to hear the lady says "No, [I]I[/I] p*ss*d in your taxi.

Phil

Mercury Western Caribbean November 2002
Galaxy Eastern Caribbean November 2003

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Paws,
What rotten luck. I sure hope you're up and at'em as soon as possible. And, no horses until autumn, how awful! (I'm a horse owner, too!)
Newt and Phil, did you think Paws needed a good laugh??? [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

Nita

Paws
We are also on the Infinity 03/13/05, I've just started to do my research for pre and post hotels etc. Sorry to hear about your mishap [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif[/img]and resulting forced confinement. Daydreaming [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]about cruising will hopefully help you pass the time.

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'till Infinity and the Panama Canal


09/03 Celebrity Mercury Alaska

Oh, Paws! That is MISERABLE. I had a similar injury about 2 years ago (horse accident--yours too?). As soon as I could get up, my husband put me in the car, wheeled me down to the stable and parked me right in the middle of the barn at our stable. While he exercised the horses, I wheeled myself around visiting with the people and the other horses, then gave tons of snuggles to my horse, Faith (aka, the mare monster). It helped a lot, but I was counting the days till the doctor would let me mount up.

Meanwhile, a little airline humor to help prepare for your cruise:

As the plane landed and was coming to a stop at Ronald
Reagan Airport, a lone voice came over the loudspeaker:
"Whoa, big fella. WHOA!"

********************************

After a particularly rough landing during thunderstorms in
Memphis, a flight attendant on a Northwest flight announced,
"Please take care when opening the overhead compartments
because, after a landing like that, sure as hell everything has
shifted."

**********************************

From a Southwest Airlines employee: "Welcome aboard
Southwest Flight 245 to Tampa. To operate your seat belt,
insert the metal tab into the buckle, and pull tight. It works
just like every other seat belt; and, if you don't know how
to operate one, you probably shouldn't be out in public
unsupervised."

***************************

"In the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, masks will
descend from the ceiling. Stop screaming, grab the mask, and
pull it over your face. If you have a small child traveling with
you, secure your mask before assisting with theirs. If you are
traveling with more than one small child, pick your favorite."

*****************************

Weather at our destination is 50 degrees with some broken
clouds, but we'll try to have them fixed before we arrive.
Thank you, and remember, nobody loves you, or your money,
more than Southwest Airlines."

*********************************

"Your seat cushions can be used for flotation; and, in the
event of an emergency water landing, please paddle to shore
and take them with our compliments."

***********************

"As you exit the plane, please make sure to gather all of your
belongings. Anything left behind will be distributed evenly
among the flight attendants. Please do not leave children or
spouses."

****************************************

And from the pilot during his welcome message: "Delta
Airlines is pleased to have some of the best flight attendants
in the industry. Unfortunately, none of them are on this flight!"

********************************************

Heard on Southwest Airlines just after a very hard landing
in Salt Lake City: The flight attendant came on the intercom
and said, "That was quite a bump, and I know what y'all are
thinking. I'm here to tell you it wasn't the airline's fault, it
wasn't the pilot's fault, it wasn't the flight attendant's fault,
it was the asphalt."

*********************************************

Overheard on an American Airlines flight into Amarillo,
Texas, on a particularly windy and bumpy day: During the
final approach, the Captain was really having to fight it.
After an extremely hard landing, the Flight Attendant said,
"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Amarillo. Please
remain in your seats with your seat belts fastened while
the Captain taxis what's left of our airplane to the gate!"

**************************************************

Another flight attendant's comment on a less than perfect
landing: "We ask you to please remain seated as Captain
Kangaroo bounces us to the terminal."

***************************************************

An airline pilot wrote that on this particular flight he had
hammered his ship into the runway really hard. The airline
had a policy which required the first officer to stand at the
door while the passengers exited, smile, and give them a
"Thanks for flying our airline." He said that, in light of
his bad landing, he had a hard time looking the passengers
in the eye, thinking that someone would have a smart
comment. Finally everyone had gotten off except for a little
old lady walking with a cane.

She said, "Sir, do you mind if I ask you a question?"
"Why, no, Ma'am," said the pilot. "What is it?"
The little old lady said, "Did we land, or were we shot
down?"

*******************************************************

After a real crusher of a landing in Phoenix, the attendant
came on the horn, "Ladies and Gentlemen, please remain in
your seats until Capt. Crash and the Crew have brought the
aircraft to a screeching halt against the gate. And, once the
tire smoke has cleared and the warning bells are silenced,
we'll open the door and you can pick your way through the
wreckage to the terminal."

************************************************************

Part of a flight attendant's arrival announcement: "We'd like
to thank you folks for flying with us today. And, the next time
you get the insane urge to go blasting through the skies in a
pressurized metal tube, we hope you'll think of US Airways."

***********************************************************

A plane was taking off from Kennedy Airport. After it reached
a comfortable cruising altitude, the Captain made an
announcement over the intercom, "Ladies and gentlemen, this
is your captain speaking. Welcome to Flight Number 293,
nonstop from New York to Los Angeles. The weather ahead is
good and, therefore, we should have a smooth and uneventful
flight. Now sit back and relax... OH, MY GOD!"

Silence followed, and after a few minutes, the captain came back
on the intercom and said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I am so sorry
if I scared you earlier. While I was talking to you, the flight
attendant accidentally spilled a cup of hot coffee in my lap. You
should see the front of my pants!" A passenger in Coach yelled,
"That's nothing. You should see the back of mine!"

******************************************************

Heard on a Southwest Airline flight. "Ladies and gentlemen,
if you wish to smoke, the smoking section on this airplane is
on the wing and if you can light 'em, you can smoke 'em."


Get well soon!

Linda

Paws .... So sorry! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif[/img]

We had [I]planned [/I] to book the Zenith out of JAX in January 05 and were a bit sad ... BUT, at least, I'm not injured and booked a different January cruise.
Didn't you book your Zenith when you were on another ship ... before the "drydock" was announced? When did they FINALLY tell you?

Good Grief! Don't get into too much trouble in that bed [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] so you'll be ready for your next cruise!

Hugs! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img] OCruisers

Linda

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Phil

Mercury Western Caribbean November 2002
Galaxy Eastern Caribbean November 2003

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You take care of yourself Princess!

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Until I am back on the Infinity

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Linda:
I'm not sure she's supposed to laugh this much -- might move the bones before they have a chance to start healing. Where've you been?

Princess:
You'll be getting positive feelings -- or whatever we all do -- from all over. I do hope they help!

I have done my time flat on my back, don't move or the bones will not mend properly, but never this much. I learned that you cannot watch television from that position when you have continuous bifocals (never tried it with regular bifocals). Also learned that the arms get pretty tired from holding a book above your face so you can read it. But a wireless modem and laptop and a pillow to elevate your head just enough -- that works. You can read Cruise Critic! Well, the wrists don't like it much, but you can do it anyhow.

Will they let you up for short periods occasionally? Or in a week or so?

P.S. Don't try to make much sense when you're taking the stronger (aka good) meds. I learned that, too.

S

S&J

8-19 July 2002 Celebrity Galaxy
Dec 1990 Royal Caribbean Nordic Empress

Thank you all so much for brightening my day!!
jdlewis..nice to see you are also on Infinity.

We booked 'Zenith' for January 2005 and paid our deposit,etc last autumn,I was really excited as we had got a suite and was looking forward to throwing a party.Then I noticed that it wasn't appearing on the Celebrity website.........after putting the question to you very knowledgeable cruise critics,I discovered that Zenith was going into dry dock!.

Ocruisers,we haven't been notified yet that it isn't going!! ce la vie.I cannot wait until they ask for the final payment!!.
Give Cuddles a hug and kiss from me.

love Paws.

p.s.I could while away the hours buying a new cruise wardrobe online,but I haven't got the mobility to exchange the existing 3 robes full of cruising clothes with the new ones,without being found out!!

pps.Roll over? not in my presence you don't!!!!!

I hope you are broadminded. Please don't take offence

Three gentlemen were sitting together on a flight from NY to London.

The first man introduced himself. "I'm Digger Malone from Brisbane, Australia and I have a 9 inch p****."

The man in the middle said " Good to know you Digger, I am Hank Schwartz from Houson, Texas and I have a 12 inch p****."

The little fellow on the outside said " I am Jock Mcduff from Edinburgh, Scotland and I have a 15 inch p****."

As the plane was coming into land the Australian said to the other two, "Sorry guys but I spun you a line. I really only have 4 inches".

The American said "Don't feel bad, it was bothering me too. I am really a 5 inch man".

They both looked expectantly at the Scotsman who said " Aye, OK I lied as well. I am really from Glasgow".

Thanks jings .......just what I needed today,and yes I am broad minded!!.
Went to the Fracture clinic today,and the Consultant has said it will be another 9 weeks before the bones should be knitted and then another 9 weeks before I shall be able to start physiotherapy.
Afraid to say I sat and blubbered like a baby,looks as if I am going to miss all this summers shows.
But when you put it into perspective ,I suppose I am lucky,being only 21 like Newt I have years of fun ahead !!!!.


love Paws.

Paws, I'm so sorry to hear of your plight. I cannot imagine that they still have not notified you about the Zenith being in drydock. What about the people that don't read CC. Are they just going to be standing at the pier??? That's awful.

Linda, Either you or someone else posted those airline announcements last year. That has got to be one of the funniest things to show up on these threads. I laughed then and I laughed now. Thanks.

Paws, All the best to you. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif[/img]

Zenith from Jacksonville
Feb. 13 05

From one Princess to another.....

Sure hope you feel better soon! Get a coloring book [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]!

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Tahitian Princess 2/03- French Polynesia
Sea Princess 7/02 - Alaska
Carnival Ecstasy 5/02 - Baja
Royal Caribbean Monarch 10/00 - Southern Caribbean
Carnival Elation 10/99 - Mexican Riviera
Royal Caribbean Monarch 1/97 - Southern Caribbean

Hey Brigittetom,ever had the feeling that someone somewhere is looking after you!!
Todays mail brought a letter from the TA,Zenith is going!!.
I checked up with Celebrity and they have said Zenith is drydocked for the first 2 weeks in January and our cruise is going after all......I am so excited now,just wished I was mobile so that I could do a little dance.
Unfortunately,we shall be disembarking as you are embarking....unless I can stowaway!!.
Princess,how lovely to meet you!!,keep those tiaras polished!!!.

Paws

Posh hope you feeling some better.
glad to hear your January cruise is going.

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Princess, just hang in there! --> (virtual hugs)

Everyone - I'm guessing that the dry-dock Princess was referring to was the phenom of "getting one's cruise shot out from underneath you" when you have a cruise scheduled, and then corporate decides they have other plans for the ship at that time ...

Everyone else: This is the BEST post I've read in a while -- SO much great humor, salutes to all!

B.

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"These moments we’re left with - may you always remember
These moments are shared, by few
And those harbor lights, lord they’re coming into view
We’ll bid our farewells much too soon
So drink it up, this one’s for you -
Honey, it’s been a lovely cruise."
-- James W. Buffett

Carnival Triumph, April '02
Carnival Sensation, January '04
Golden Princess, April '04

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Paws, That's great news. I'll be honest, the reason we booked that cruise while we were on the Zenith is because we thought it would be great to be on the first cruise after drydock. I'm willing to forego that privilege if it means you get your cruise. I'm sure you will keep her in good shape for us. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

Actually, my husband and I talked about it this evening after he saw your post. My first instinct was to rebook as we usually cruise in Jan. but we do prefer the Eastern/Southern because we were married on Magens Bay and always go back to the exact spot with a bottle of Champagne to celebrate our anniversary. Last year we celebrated 4 times. You'd think that would get old, but it doesn't. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

Are you getting bored yet? I know England doesn't have the best television programming. How about some educational discs w/headphones. You could end up a genius by the time this is over. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

Honestly, I'm not making light of your situation. I really feel for you. We will try to keep you entertained a little. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Zenith from Jacksonville
Feb. 13 05