cinnamon Posted November 4, 2012 #126 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I'm following you from this side of the pond. We too were supposed to be sailing at present but on Jewel from Boston to Tampa. My upcoming Back surgery has put paid to that so this virtual crusing is my substitute. Looking forward to reading more as the week goes by. :) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venicia Posted November 4, 2012 #127 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Radio has a way with words and photo's that make you feel you are almost there. What a wonderful talent you have! thank you so much for taking the time from your vacation to post this fantastic information and bring all of us along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted November 4, 2012 #128 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I can not wait till sail away time so glad to read radio's from his other cruise's he does a great job. Sent from my BlackBerry using Tapatalk please excuse typographical errors from using my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimala Posted November 4, 2012 #129 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Not to be a doggie Downer but seriously I was on the previous sailing Oct 28-Nov 4 and there was a size able outbreak of Neuro virus so wash your hands and be careful at the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micro yaya Posted November 4, 2012 #130 Share Posted November 4, 2012 get us ready radio. we were supposed to do the freedom in dec. but dh had hip aughmentation, so we are on the march 3rd druise. i have a countdown pad next to his bed, and will now be reading him your report thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLover15 Posted November 4, 2012 #131 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I have a friend who is Diamond on this cruise and he sent me an email at 11:50 saying the card readers were not working, the place was getting crowded and folks were getting angry.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted November 4, 2012 #132 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thanks for the live updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruiserccl Posted November 4, 2012 #133 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I have a friend who is Diamond on this cruise and he sent me an email at 11:50 saying the card readers were not working, the place was getting crowded and folks were getting angry.:( So I assume this is at the pier correct? Wonder what the issue is. Sent from my BlackBerry using Tapatalk please excuse typographical errors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLover15 Posted November 4, 2012 #134 Share Posted November 4, 2012 So I assume this is at the pier correct? Wonder what the issue is. Sent from my BlackBerry using Tapatalk please excuse typographical errors Yes, he drove in from NC and got there early. He was sitting in the waiting area. Looking forward to hearing from Radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted November 4, 2012 Author #135 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Hello everyone. . . . I arrived at the pier by around 11AM. You now park first, then pay after your cruise. The amount is $15/day. I went up to the top floor of the Parking garage to get a photo of Freedom. She was glistening. . .I know, I know. . .Freedom of the Seas was built back in 2006, but she really felt like a new ship to me (today) The Security line was very painful. . .I bring a lot of adapters, chargers, etc with me on every cruise. Security didn’t like what they saw in my carry on. . .They examined every USB Cable, every power charger, GPS, Camera, Battery.. . .There was a lot of stuff in the bag. . . All harmless, but I know they have to do their job. When that was done we went upstairs to check in. . .the check in part was easy. . . But boarding was delayed because of the Sea Pass machines were not working. Passengers had filled the terminal to capacity, and there were several hundred more outside. Finally the boarding doors were opened and we were let in. We boarded at 12:30. The ship appears beautiful and my cabin is very nice. . . I have a lot of things to explore this week on the Newly refurbished Freedom of the Seas. I am glad I will have 7 days to see her again. Here are some pics of my arrival. . . I will try to get some more pics after sail away. . . Thanks for tuning in ! Radio I arrive at Terminal 10 to see my home for the next 7 night. . .Freedom of the Seas I approach the passenger terminal to go through security. Check In was easy, but that’s when the trouble began. . . Ahh. . .Here at last. . . . We made it onboard by around 12:30. I have a standard D2 Balcony, Deck 7, STB, FWD. The Balcony is very deep on Freedom Class ships. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcat12 Posted November 4, 2012 #136 Share Posted November 4, 2012 LOVE your pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedley_odwin Posted November 4, 2012 #137 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Fab pictures thanks for sharing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobell Posted November 4, 2012 #138 Share Posted November 4, 2012 all settled in and ready to watch ya'll sail away. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander026 Posted November 4, 2012 #139 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thanks for another great "Live" thread. I am still at work waiting to clock out watching Football. I would much rather watch football on the Freedom. Have a great cruise and be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louv2000 Posted November 4, 2012 #140 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I'll be on in 5 weeks! Looking forward to your pictures and review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB Cruiser Posted November 4, 2012 #141 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Radio - I'm getting ready to go. Will do a pick up at Four Points, a car drop off, and then off to the pier to meet others. Looks like a great day for sailaway!! Did you see the ship dock this morning? I had good intentions of doing that, but ....they ended up being only intentions. See you later. Hopefully you will see this before you get too far in your cruise. THANK YOU!!!! for your help last May in my planning of our Explorer cruise. The info you gave me was invaluable I thank you sooooo much. Here is wishing all of you a wonderful cruise! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted November 4, 2012 #142 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Beep beep beep you are at mustard right now...waiting to see you sail away Radio.....Bon Voyage!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine-lady Posted November 4, 2012 #143 Share Posted November 4, 2012 DH are getting ready to switch over to the live port camera. WE'll be watching as you sail away. Have a wonderful trip. WE'll be following you all week. Stan and Dawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserCindy Posted November 4, 2012 #144 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Great pictures Radio. Thanks for doing your live reports. We will be on the Freedom Dec. 2. Looking forward to all your pictures as we have not been on the Freedom yet. Have a great cruise!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted November 4, 2012 #145 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Freedom is starting to sail!! Have a great trip Radio, we will definitely be tuning in all week! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weary traveler Posted November 4, 2012 #146 Share Posted November 4, 2012 underway... and away she goes good time to Meg and all! the anxious one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happicruzer Posted November 4, 2012 #147 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Not too many folks out on the heli pad - we were there just three weeks ago. Lots of dolphins/porpoise were keeping us company as we headed out to sea. We also. on departure, had problems with the key pass machines. Held us up for about 15 minutes at departure and at least one machine wouldn't come back on line causing a crunch at the exit. The good - our baggage was waiting for us and no line at customs. Radio - I always enjoy your posts and look forward to reliving good memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Cruz Chic Posted November 4, 2012 #148 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Loved watching the sail away and the sound of the horn!! Bon Voyage Radio!! Have a wonderful cruise, hope you are blessed with good weather!! *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted November 4, 2012 #149 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Here you come: And there you go :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donamae Posted November 4, 2012 #150 Share Posted November 4, 2012 We just watched Radio's sail-away...too bad the person doing the webcam controls didn't show the balcony peeps, mainly showed the top rails. I had hoped to see Radio sitting in his 'office' and waving at us. Anyway, bon voyage good buddy, have a blast. We will be with you every step, picture, everything & wishing we were there. dm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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