Rare Scrapnana Posted April 11, 2015 #51 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Nice dinner with "the gang" tonight even though the place was packed. It was great to meet so many in person at last. I arrived in FLL a little after six after having only 20 minutes to change planes in ATL. One of my bags was not as fast as I was and stayed in ATL. Evening flights were all delayed so still waiting on it. Good news is I have the bag with Melodie's flag so be watching for us tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfish Posted April 11, 2015 #52 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Glad you made it, Scrapnana, and hope the bag catches up with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted April 11, 2015 #53 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Wishing you all a wonderful cruise, will be watching your departure to see you all waving.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted April 11, 2015 #54 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Nice dinner with "the gang" tonight even though the place was packed. It was great to meet so many in person at last. I arrived in FLL a little after six after having only 20 minutes to change planes in ATL. One of my bags was not as fast as I was and stayed in ATL. Evening flights were all delayed so still waiting on it. Good news is I have the bag with Melodie's flag so be watching for us tomorrow. Hope your bag arrives before you sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted April 11, 2015 #55 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Nice dinner with "the gang" tonight even though the place was packed. It was great to meet so many in person at last. I arrived in FLL a little after six after having only 20 minutes to change planes in ATL. One of my bags was not as fast as I was and stayed in ATL. Evening flights were all delayed so still waiting on it. Good news is I have the bag with Melodie's flag so be watching for us tomorrow. Glad the flag made it, but really hope you get your other bag. Was kind of worried about you today. So glad you made it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted April 11, 2015 #56 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Yesterday in Akaroa, we met with Aliaschief and DWaliaschief, they send their best wishes to you all for a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibabacruisers Posted April 11, 2015 #57 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Kathi, I am glad you made it and I hope your bag arrives before you leave! I bet dinner was fun too...meeting everyone! Erewhon, that sounds so nice to be able to meet up with those from the sailaway thread and nice that they send their wishes too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted April 11, 2015 Author #58 Share Posted April 11, 2015 It was great meeting all of you tonight! Have a great trip, and don't forget to wave as you sail out of the channel. It was great meeting you two as well. Wish you could have stayed longer. We had cakes ordered for you. We will be waving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumsysailor Posted April 11, 2015 #59 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Spent the day rekindling old friendships and making new ones. We have an awesome Roll Call and despite a few glitches with this evening's plans due to no fault of our own some good food and fellowship was had at Kelly's Landing. The worst part was that due a failure with our booking at the restaurant we were unable to celebrate POA1's birthday as we had intended and for that we can't be sorry enough. Watched our Westie sail in this morning from our hotel room. She looked so pretty. There's a big parade of ships coming in and the Westie is round the back so who knows what time we'll get to leave -but hey, as long as we're on her ... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted April 11, 2015 #60 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Today is the big day for the "sail away gang". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted April 11, 2015 Author #61 Share Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) It was an early day with the alarm set for 2;50 am (I know, why did we go to sleep right?) Taxi gave us a wake up call and was there promptly at 4 a.m to take us to the airport. We got on our puddle hopper (aka tiny plane) on Thursday to connect in Montreal for FLL. Too many bags, but we have about 60 pounds of school supplies and more to buy in FLL. At Montreal airport we met Lizzier68 and her DH as they were on the same flight. What a nice couple. As we approached FLL, the pilot announced that it was sunny and 28 degrees. We had big smiles on our faces to hear sun, warmth and see grass and flowers again! No snow! hurrah! When we got to Embassy Suites, there was sapper1 and her DH. So nice to see them again. Our room was ready and shortly after dumping our stuff, I headed to the pool area to enjoy the sunshine. And there was 1of4 with the 3 of 4. Great to see her again and meet the other 3 of 4. Had fun chatting and then it was time for the Manager's reception which you don't want to miss. DH and I were pretty tired so we decided to grab a quick bite at the Outback. Great as we ran into Lizzie & sapper and ate with them but, FWIW we were very disappointed in the Outback and I doubt we would return. The service was incredibly slow and DH and I had to help ourselves to silverware on a nearby table. Food was only so so. Just our experience though. The next day was a busy one shopping, picking up a couple of last minute toiletries and school supply shopping. Just time for a small break and it was Manager reception time again. Our roll call met in the ESpot area and we had a great time getting to know each other. You will recognize a lot of sail a way namesA that were there:0bnxshs, sapper1, lizziie68, 1of4, Scrapnana, vict0riann, Solocanadian & Mumsysailor After the reception, we headed to Kelly's Landing where we were met by POA1, reeni & BobE. I had made a reservation there fro 7:45 and had my email with me. Sadly it didn't do much good. POA1 told me that if restaurants in Florida don't normally do reservations, con't count on them being timely. In order to accommodate us they had to put some on the patio and some in the restaurant. Since we had already been waiting we didn't have much choice, so the dinner didn't quite go as planned, but the food was very goodl and everyone enjoyed themselves. It's now Saturday morning and time to shuffle stuff in bags, make room for the new supplies, and figure out how we will carry the wine on board - LOL. So far, my big surprise for DH has worked out. Now, to hope he doesn't notice the luggage tags. Our TA got us an upsell to the Neptune Suites which I thought was a decent offer so it was done without DH's knowledge (hopefully I'm not divorced today - LOL). I thought it would be a nice early 20th anniversary present for him. If he figures it out at embatkation, no biggie. Since we are 4* anyways, we get the same priority so only the key and the luggage tags (if he notices the piority) will give it away. Off to get some stuff done and if I have internet later and time I will try to add more. We'll all be waving with smiles on our faces. The Westerdam many never be the same again :) Edited April 11, 2015 by kazu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandb Posted April 11, 2015 #62 Share Posted April 11, 2015 So happy for all of you and hoping for a wonderful, memorable cruise. There are so many of us here that wish we were with you!, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65 Gator Posted April 11, 2015 #63 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Wonderful report Jacqui... Am VERY excited for this crew (and jealous). Wish we could join you. Have a wonderful time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted April 11, 2015 #64 Share Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) Jacqui - I hope the Captain toots enough to make you happy, even though that would be too much IMO! :D Have a great cruise! Edited April 11, 2015 by jtl513 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monina01 Posted April 11, 2015 #65 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Have a great cruise you guys! I'll be watching the sailaway and waving back at you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted April 11, 2015 #66 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Jacqui, where are you taking the school supplies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love the beach Posted April 11, 2015 #67 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Wonderful report Jacqui... Am VERY excited for this crew (and jealous). Wish we could join you. Have a wonderful time... Also very excited and jealous and wishing I had planned to go with you.......maybe next time! Have an awesome time! Marge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted April 11, 2015 #68 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Jacqui has pretty much covered everything so far. I just want to add that we have been so pleased to see so many old friends and a few new ones. This is looking to be a really great roll call group and I just know we will have a super time. We are calling for luggage pickup in a few minutes. Not too excited!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredMustang Posted April 11, 2015 #69 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Jacqui, sapper, and all, Have a great sailaway and a wonderful cruise! I hope you enjoy it a lot. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted April 11, 2015 #70 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Jacqui: I hope you have sunny skies and calm seas throughout the voyage. Please keep posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked! Posted April 11, 2015 #71 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Thank you for taking us all along on your cruise. Can't wait to read about the rest of your adventures! I'm sure DH will love the surprise upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Murray's Pop Posted April 11, 2015 #72 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Jacqui, have a great cruise! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1of4 Posted April 11, 2015 #73 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Just waiting now. We are all excited. It has been a great few days meeting everyone and feeling the sunrise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted April 11, 2015 #74 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Thank you everyone for making this such a great thread to read. I usually just skim the other posters and only read what the OP posts. On this thread because so many of you know each other, I enjoy reading all of the comments. Have a wonderful cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted April 11, 2015 Author #75 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Jacqui, where are you taking the school supplies? one of our Central American ports. i'll give you the full scoop once we get them safely delivered ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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