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Calamity Jane's Carnival Freedom 12-13-14; Shrimp, Seuss and Say It Isn't So

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Some days technology cooperates. This is not that day.

 

I want to respond to your post, several response at a time but I can't remember how to do so. Please refresh my mind someone. Thanks.

 

Photobucket has changed since I used it last. It is driving me crazy.

 

Now back to our regularly scheduled review.

 

 

We went right to our cabin, 9279 which was wonderful. We were only a few cabins away from the Atrium elevators and close to the door leading to the open Deck with Guy’s and the soft ice cream. I had originally booked on Deck 8, but Lynn called one day to tell me that for $40.00 more we could be on the Lido Deck. I jumped at the offer. Now, I am not only a balcony snob, but now I have become a Lido Deck snob and a FTTF snob. I hope to always have that triple treat whenever I cruise.

 

Since Morgan uses a C-Pap machine, the outlet is not convenient so we carry an extension cord and duck tape with us. I tape the cord down so that we don’t trip as me move about the cabin. The tape stays in place for the entire cruise. There has never been a question or an issue with doing this.

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Once we relaxed for a minute and I took the first photos from the balcony, you guessed it; Guys Burgers. Yum ! They are much more generous with the fries now than they were when they first hit the Breeze. I had to have a dish of the ice cream as well.

 

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Because of my hearing challenges, especially when using a telephone, I requested the ‘hearing impaired equipment,’ which was in our cabin when I arrived. By the way, I never had to use it.

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I had a message on the screen to come to Guest Services right after the muster drill to sign for the equipment.

 

Muster drill, then, the next near calamity took place.

 

As requested, I went to Guess Services directly to the special dedicated line for Diamond, Platinum and FTTF. There was only one couple ahead of me. Great. The staff had not returned yet from the drill.

 

As we were waiting, this older man tried to butt his way in front of me. I have to laugh at myself all of the time when I use the term, “older.” At 72, most people I describe as older, are probably at least 10 or more years younger than I am.

 

I held my position with a body language stance that said, “Oh, no you don’t.” He then said to me, “This line is ONLY for Diamond and Platinum.” I sweetly said, “No, look at the sign. It is for D and P AND FTTF.” He repeated his first statement again.

 

He glared at the sign and then said, “WHAT is Faster To The Fun ?” So I explained. He then really got an attitude and said, “Hmmph ! Fifty dollars!” which he repeated again. Ok, so I haven’t spent as much as he has with Carnival, but they have the program, I paid for it, so I am as entitled to use that as he is, right?

 

By now, GS agent #1 was serving the couple ahead of me. GS #2 came to the left, in the regular area and said, “I’ll take the next person.” As I quickly moved to that agent so that Mr. Snooty wouldn’t run me over, I tripped on the base of the station where the ribbon divider was held.

 

KERPLOP, right down there, sprawled out on the floor! People came from all around to help me get up, but I knew if I got on my knees I could push myself up. As I was about to do so, voices said, NO, wait, you will hit your head on the counter above if you stand up now. LOL, just what I would need; a concussion and a sore knee.

 

It is time for a , "SMH (shaking my head,) break. You won't hurt my feelings.

 

GS asked if I wanted to be seen by someone; no thanks, did I want some ice? Ok, I took the ice, signed what I needed to sign , signed up for the $25.00 Social internet plan that allowed me Facebook access only and hobbled up to the Lido for the ‘got away,’ and my traditional Chocolate Mocha Getaway. By the way, that plan made it easy to message Dona and Lynn on board.

 

After my fall, I made it a point to be careful about where and how I was going. Unfortunately, a member of the FB Roll Call’s daughter fell on the first day and broke her leg in two places. She slipped in the area between the two hot tubs on the Lido Deck.

 

Since we had to cross through that area several time a day, I was especially careful there. Another women broke her leg, also but that was on the gangway one day I understand.

 

Time for a break to see about my patient; Morgan has a cold or something that has made him feel miserable for the past three days. He sleeps a lot which has allowed me time to do this review. My excuse is that I don't want to make any noise and disturb him. Works for me !

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Dona, Lynn and Dennis were waiting for me on the Lido. Morgan had gone back to the cabin after the muster. We were standing right next to the Blue Iguana Bar so instead of hobbling to the Red Frog Rum Bar, ice bag on knee as I walked, I decided to just get my Chocolate Mocha Getaway from the Blue Iguana Bar. After all, a bar is a bar, right? WRONG. It was the most pitiful CMG I have ever had. If I had not been in a bit of discomfort, I would have taken it back to have it remade. It lacked enough chocolate, the chocolate drizzle on the glass was sad, and the whipped cream on top must have been the tail end of the dispenser because it was just a flat blob on top. Compare that one with my ‘free,’ VIFP brunch CMC. Now, THAT’S what a CMG is supposed to look like.

 

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The cruise was officially underway. So long, Fort Lauderdale, hello Freedom, friends, with a Chocolate Mocha Getaway in hand, I was ready for the fun. Ooops, did I mention that sometime between my shower in the hotel room, and leaving the hotel, I misplaced my watch? Who needs a watch, anyhow? I found it three days later in the purse that I have carefully inspected when I first missed it. DUH.

 

I didn’t find the Meet and Greet but I did meet Janet, Naples Native who was on the CC Roll Call. Janet’s husband had passed away only two weeks before the cruise they had planned on taking together. The CC Roll Call members had been very supportive of her so she sought us out to thank us personally. It was not the cruise she had planned on, but she knew that her husband would not want her not to go. We all admired her courage and her spirit.

 

I met more of the CC Roll Call members the next day at our Meet and Greet. It is nice to see familiar faces during the week.

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A few words here about the ship. I read many reviews before boarding and the consensus was that that someone was always cleaning something. The staff was extremely friendly and very helpful if you needed help. I do prefer the simple layout of the Spirit Class ships because having to remember which decks go through is a pain.

 

It was very helpful to be on the Lido Deck because we could walk across to the aft elevators to get to the Posh Dining Room. Morgan could stop and rest, and I could sit at one of the tables when he needed to do so. After dinner, we usually walked across Deck 5 where there were also seats along the way.

 

When it was time to go to the Posh Dining Room for dinner the first night, I made the big mistake of getting turned around and heading in the wrong direction. Morgan uses a rolling walker with a seat when he is cruising because he gets severe leg cramping when he walks. He has to go only so far, then he sits while the circulation improves. Getting to dinner that first night was a very painful experience for him. We were seated on level four just the second table in at a four seater with Dona. Her friend was unable to come on the cruise so it was just the three of us.

 

Our server, Allen was extremely pleasant; he assured us that being late that night was not a problem. How convenient that our cabin steward’s name was also Allen. Both did an excellent job. We all know the towel animals, look at these adorable animals that Allen, our MDR server made. There were about 3-4 animals on the bread plate, a chick, a bunny and I can't remember the other one(s.) Aren't they cute?

 

There were three nights that Morgan just could not push through his discomfort so we stopped in the Lido Deck and had dinner there. One night we ate at the steakhouse. I really don’t like the Lido Deck for dinner, but there are times you have to do what you have to do.

 

 

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Dona, Lynn and Dennis were waiting for me on the Lido. Morgan had gone back to the cabin after the muster. We were standing right next to the Blue Iguana Bar so instead of hobbling to the Red Frog Rum Bar, ice bag on knee as I walked, I decided to just get my Chocolate Mocha Getaway from the Blue Iguana Bar. After all, a bar is a bar, right? WRONG. It was the most pitiful CMG I have ever had. If I had not been in a bit of discomfort, I would have taken it back to have it remade. It lacked enough chocolate, the chocolate drizzle on the glass was sad, and the whipped cream on top must have been the tail end of the dispenser because it was just a flat blob on top. Compare that one with my ‘free,’ VIFP brunch CMC. Now, THAT’S what a CMG is supposed to look like.

 

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The cruise was officially underway. So long, Fort Lauderdale, hello Freedom, friends, with a Chocolate Mocha Getaway in hand, I was ready for the fun. Ooops, did I mention that sometime between my shower in the hotel room, and leaving the hotel, I misplaced my watch? Who needs a watch, anyhow? I found it three days later in the purse that I have carefully inspected when I first missed it. DUH.

 

I didn’t find the Meet and Greet but I did meet Janet, Naples Native who was on the CC Roll Call. Janet’s husband had passed away only two weeks before the cruise they had planned on taking together. The CC Roll Call members had been very supportive of her so she sought us out to thank us personally. It was not the cruise she had planned on, but she knew that her husband would not want her not to go. We all admired her courage and her spirit.

 

I met more of the CC Roll Call members the next day at our Meet and Greet. It is nice to see familiar faces during the week.

 

I, as well as several of the other CC posters who dialogued with you on the roll call were happy to meet you.. And it was always so nice to see you later out & about on deck or in the casino or along the 5th deck shops. Your smiling face and positive attitude would instantly light up my day, and I feel blessed to have met you.

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Since my techie brain has not clicked in on how to do multiple quotes, let me just say Thank You to all of you who are enjoying my review. I'm glad you liked the Power Point, our wedding picture and whatever else you have commented on.

 

It's special to hear from all of you. I wrote the review completely so I am cutting, pasting and finding photos as I go.

 

Will there be more calamities? Of course, but nothing serious.

 

What Christmas tree was that in the Power Point ? Busted. I have NO clue where I borrowed that photo Google, probably.

 

To eh24 fam, "Hi Neighbor." It's nice to meet you. Milford isn't far from us at all as you know.

 

Bob, it was my pleasure to meet you. Yes, I did seem to be on Deck 5 often. Thanks for your kind words. I didn't want to name who I met from the Roll Call for fear of forgetting someone.

 

Moving right along. I'll do a little more before I call it a day.

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The ship was nicely decorated for Christmas and they also had a Menorah for Hanukkah. My photos don't do the decorations justice. The Atrium lights change colors which also added to the festive decorations. I thought I had more photos, but can't find them.

 

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Since my techie brain has not clicked in on how to do multiple quotes, let me just say Thank You to all of you who are enjoying my review.

 

Hey Jane, to multi-quote look in the lower right hand corner of the post you want to quote, see the middle icon that has quotation marks and a small + sign on it? Click on that one and it will copy that post. Then go to the next post you want to quote and do the same thing there.

 

Now go up to the top and click on the reply button to make a new post and the multiple quotes will be in the new post.

 

You can now only multi quote 2 posts. You used to be able to do three but CC changed it.

 

Hope this helps.

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