Roll Call April 1st 2007 Mediterranea

[Jdleong]

jdleong Jan,Steve,Michael(15)Stephanie(17) BC Canada

e-mail jdleong@shaw.ca

 

thornhills Maggie,Chris,Alexis(16) BC Canada

 

JR Ewing Husband,wife,daughter(5)

Mom and Stepdad

 

Yeldarb Brad,DW,twin daughters(12) Alanta GA

 

Highcard Erin,DH-Michael,DD's(Caitlyn-11)(Amanda-8) ,DB&SIL&(18mo old)

2 friend + DS (7) Charleston, SC

 

ROWSE Jim,Kitty,Amy (16) Spokane WA

 

mkr2108 DW,DH,son(15)friend(16) New Jersey

 

Petra 71 Dw,DH,girls(5)(3) Parents and sister(17)

 

KLS0606 Phillis,DH,son(9) daughter(14) Florida

 

drb Doug,Merrily IL

 

Love-to-travel Bob, Jackie Zack (18) Whitney (14)

Bob, Joyce ( Bob's parents)

Ron, Pat ( Jackie's parents)

Jill, John, John(18) , Hanna (9) (Bob's sister and BIL)

e-mail Bobcunningham@aol.com

 

tiggrbaby Linda,DH,Sister, Son (13) Son(15)

 

coffeelover DH?, son (11) daughter (7)

 

Zandramarie Zandra & Russ , California

 

RuckN, Steve and Dona, Florida

 

 

KMCesq, Kyle, Joe and Wallis(13) - North Palm Beach, FL

Liz, John and Wade(12) - Lexington, KY

Irma and Joe - Butler, PA and Singer Island, FL

Robin - Singer Island, FL

Deena - West Palm Beach, FL

 

Gullivanter Jon and Marcia from Miami

 

Crusso Chris and Corrie Fort Lauderdale( Locals)

+Phoenix couple

 

Beef O Brady John,Liz (Birthday Gal), and Wade

Joe and Irma

Kyle,Joe,Wallis Kentucky

 

 

This could be one BIG meet and greet!

[Beef O Brady]

To the Wildcat Fans:

 

We will jump ship and head for the first sports bar!!!!!(should we make the championship)

 

 

Go Big Blue!

 

John, Liz and Wade Lexington, KY

[Crusso]

We were on the same cruise last year on the Magica, April 2, 2006. How funny is that?!?!?

 

We enjoyed the Magica's Decor, and it is a little more "colorful" than on the Mediterranea. The four of us liked the Mediterranea better, a little more subdued, but very elegant.

 

Our assistant waiter from the Med. was our head waiter on the Magica, and we had the same Cabin attendant on both ships. We also recognized many of the casino and dining room crew members. The crew was better on the Med. altough many of them are now on the Magica.

 

 

 

Just a few more days!!!!

 

Corrie

 

p.s April and Angelo are the couple from Phoenix

[Jdleong]

jdleong Jan,Steve,Michael(15)Stephanie(17) BC Canada

e-mail jdleong@shaw.ca

 

thornhills Maggie,Chris,Alexis(16) BC Canada

 

JR Ewing Husband,wife,daughter(5)

Mom and Stepdad

 

Yeldarb Brad,DW,twin daughters(12) Alanta GA

 

Highcard Erin,DH-Michael,DD's(Caitlyn-11)(Amanda-8) ,DB&SIL&(18mo old)

2 friend + DS (7) Charleston, SC

 

ROWSE Jim,Kitty,Amy (16) Spokane WA

 

mkr2108 DW,DH,son(15)friend(16) New Jersey

 

Petra 71 Dw,DH,girls(5)(3) Parents and sister(17)

 

KLS0606 Phillis,DH,son(9) daughter(14) Florida

 

drb Doug,Merrily IL

 

Love-to-travel Bob, Jackie Zack (18) Whitney (14)

Bob, Joyce ( Bob's parents)

Ron, Pat ( Jackie's parents)

Jill, John, John(18) , Hanna (9) (Bob's sister and BIL)

e-mail Bobcunningham@aol.com

 

tiggrbaby Linda,DH,Sister, Son (13) Son(15)

 

coffeelover DH?, son (11) daughter (7)

 

Zandramarie Zandra & Russ , California

 

RuckN, Steve and Dona, Florida

 

 

KMCesq, Kyle, Joe and Wallis(13) - North Palm Beach, FL

Liz, John and Wade(12) - Lexington, KY

Irma and Joe - Butler, PA and Singer Island, FL

Robin - Singer Island, FL

Deena - West Palm Beach, FL

 

Gullivanter Jon and Marcia from Miami

 

Crusso Chris and Corrie Fort Lauderdale( Locals)

April and Angelo,Phoenix

 

Beef O Brady John,Liz (Birthday Gal), and Wade

Joe and Irma

Kyle,Joe,Wallis Kentucky

 

 

This could be one BIG meet and greet!

[Jdleong]

A friend of mine from Carnival listed this on this roll call... Another Packing List

 

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Carry-On Bag:

Passport or Birth Certificate (and copy)

Cruise Documents (and copies)

Driver's License(s) (and copies)

Funpass(es)

Funship Dollars

Cash/Traveler's Checks (including plenty of ones for tipping)

Credit/Debit Cards (and copies; front and back)

Cellphone & Charger

Pens

Highlighters

Sticky Notes

Camera, Case, Charger, & Film or Memory

Video Camera, Case, Charger, & Tapes or Memory

Addresses For Postcards and/or Emails

Eyeglasses & Case/Contact Lens Needs

Sunglasses & Floatable Cord

Jewelry

Bathing Suit (in case you want to swim before bags reach cabin)

Change of Clothes

Prescription Medications

Lanyard to Hold Sail & Sign Card

 

Checked Luggage (Use luggage ties or TSA Approved locks)

Acetaminophen/ Ibuprofen/Aspirin

Toothache Remedy

Seasickness Prevention/Remedy

Antibiotic Ointment

Cold & Allergy Medications

Lip Balm

Adhesive & Liquid Bandaids

Indigestion/Gas Medication

Aloe Vera Gel

Preparation H Cooling Gel (for sunburn)

Sunscreen (check that expiration date)

Insect Repellant

Cosmetics

Feminine Hygiene Products

Deodorant/Antiperspirant

Moisturizer

Hairbrush

Hairspray

Styling Gel/Mousse

Hair Accessories

Blow Dryer

Hair Styling Appliances

Toothbrush and Toothpaste

Denture Care Items

Dental Floss

Mouthwash

Cotton Balls/Swabs

Razor and Shaving Cream

Shampoo (or use what Carnival provides)

Hair Conditioner (Carnival does NOT provide)

Odor Neutralizing Spray

Disinfectant Spray

Disinfecting Wipes

Hand Sanitizer

Two Gallon Ziplocs

One Quart Ziplocs

Travel Sized Toilet Paper (for use in ports)

Toilet Seat Liners (for use in ports)

Travel Sized Woolite (works for hand & machine washing)

Fabric Softener Sheets

Wrinkle Release Spray

Pop-up Mesh Laundry Hamper

Safety Pins

Garment Steamer

Sewing Kit

Scissors

Bathing Suits (at least two so one can dry while the other is being used)

Cover-ups

Sun Hat

Water Shoes

Sandals

Walking Shoes

Water Safe(s)

Fanny Pack

Mesh Beach Bag

Cheap Plastic Watch (to attach to beach bag strap)

Drink Snugglies/Coozies

Large Thermal Mug(s)

Inexpensive Rain Ponchos

Collapsible Cooler

Bubble Wrap (for breakable souvenirs)

Reading Material

Disposable Underwater Camera(s)

Over the door Shoe Holder (not for shoes…helps keep cabin uncluttered)

Extension Cord & Power Strip/Surge Protector (only one outlet in most cabins)

CD Player & CDs

Battery Operated Alarm Clock (ship’s power makes clocks run slow)

Small Flashlight & Batteries

Nightlight (Glade Plug-in?)

Bubbles (for sail away)

Door Decorations

Walkie-Talkies (or rent onboard)

Duct Tape (too many uses to list)

Clothes Pins (to weigh down shower curtain & for drying clothes)

Bungee Cord (for balcony cabins to hold door open)

 

Buy in FLL

Bottled Water

Soda

Wine/Champagne and Corkscrew

Liquor (if you dare)

 

 

I would add...

a powerbar ( more electrical outlets)

and maybe some $$$ for your bill the airlines is going to give you since your luggage will be over the maximum weight.(LOL)

[bucksfan225]

My wife and I and two daughters 8 and 11 will be on board. We have been on four other cruises, but never on Costa. Looking forward to trying out something different. We have loved every cruise, but the next one is always the most fun. Can't wait for the 80 degree weather instead of 30 in Wisconsin.

 

See you on the ship. I'll be the one getting his money's worth out of the X1 package.;)

[Jdleong]

It snowed here today AGAIN, so I too can't wait till we cruise...welcome Bucksfan225

 

 

jdleong Jan,Steve,Michael(15)Stephanie(17) BC Canada

e-mail jdleong@shaw.ca

 

thornhills Maggie,Chris,Alexis(16) BC Canada

 

JR Ewing Husband,wife,daughter(5)

Mom and Stepdad

 

Yeldarb Brad,DW,twin daughters(12) Alanta GA

 

Highcard Erin,DH-Michael,DD's(Caitlyn-11)(Amanda-8) ,DB&SIL&(18mo old)

2 friend + DS (7) Charleston, SC

 

ROWSE Jim,Kitty,Amy (16) Spokane WA

 

mkr2108 DW,DH,son(15)friend(16) New Jersey

 

Petra 71 Dw,DH,girls(5)(3) Parents and sister(17)

 

KLS0606 Phillis,DH,son(9) daughter(14) Florida

 

drb Doug,Merrily IL

 

Love-to-travel Bob, Jackie Zack (18) Whitney (14)

Bob, Joyce ( Bob's parents)

Ron, Pat ( Jackie's parents)

Jill, John, John(18) , Hanna (9) (Bob's sister and BIL)

e-mail Bobcunningham@aol.com

 

tiggrbaby Linda,DH,Sister, Son (13) Son(15)

 

coffeelover DH?, son (11) daughter (7)

 

Zandramarie Zandra & Russ , California

 

RuckN, Steve and Dona, Florida

 

 

KMCesq, Kyle, Joe and Wallis(13) - North Palm Beach, FL

Liz, John and Wade(12) - Lexington, KY

Irma and Joe - Butler, PA and Singer Island, FL

Robin - Singer Island, FL

Deena - West Palm Beach, FL

 

Gullivanter Jon and Marcia from Miami

 

Crusso Chris and Corrie Fort Lauderdale( Locals)

April and Angelo,Phoenix

 

Beef O Brady John,Liz (Birthday Gal), and Wade

Joe and Irma

Kyle,Joe,Wallis Kentucky

 

bucksfan225 DH,DW. daughters 8 & 11 Wisconsin

 

 

This could be one BIG meet and greet!

[Love-to-Travel]

On your packing list I like the Bubbles for sail-away. I never heard of that one before.

I don't think we'll pack that much. For one thing we are flying Spirit Air and they just had a new policy that you are limited to one checked bag each.The next bag is $10 each and a third is $50 or $100 I believe. So less is better for us. I just have to convince my wife of that:rolleyes:

Bob

[Jdleong]

I think that list is for locals like Chris and Corrie, who don't have any weight restrictions. The more cruises I go on, the lighter I seem to pack, seems being the word I use. I need to take a lot less clothes! Next week is when I start to weed out the unnecessary items and put them back in the closet.

 

Has anyone decided on a time for a meet and greet on the back of the ship? Is anyone arriving really late?( after 4pm).

 

The countdown has started.....15 days to go....

Jan

[Yeldarb]

Ok who's getting excited??? I can't wait to start maxing out my x1 card.

 

Cheers!

[Yeldarb]

According to CozumelInsider.com the mediteranea is docked at punta langosta this friday while in Cozumel. Considering that these things are probably arranged long in advance chance are very good that that's where we'll dock as well. Just wanted to pass that along for anyone making plans.

 

Cheers!

[Jdleong]

I got an e-mail from Nativeway in Grand Cayman and they stated that we will be docking at the new Royal Walter terminal dock, not tendering. That's great news, I don't have to hurry for a tender boat.

Jan

 

Wrong....it will be tendering at that dock, there are three places to tender to, and that has eliminated the gridlock, I miss read the e-mail

[Yeldarb]

I read on another post that gates open about 10:30am and you can get on at 11am. X1 begins at noon :D

 

Cheers,

Brad

[Jdleong]

I read that too, and that way we can get a head start on making sure we get our $ worth on the X1 package. Also, all those people will be staring at the buffet line, and by the end of the cruise they will be rolling off, asking "why did I eat so much". I remember my first cruise, and how much I ate at that first lunch, I must have thought that they might run out of food, so I had better eat a lot. Now I have learned to pace myself.

 

Brad, leave some beer and wine for the rest of us...LOL we still have the meet and greet to celebrate.

 

Jan

[zandramarie]

My co-worker asked me if I was getting excited about my cruise. I haven't had time to even think about it, life has been so crazy! I just yesterday booked my flight back to Sacramento, took me long enough to do that. Going to stay an extra night to visit with an aunt who lives in West Palm Beach. Does someone know what terminal we disembark from? Haven't a clue what excursions we are going to do, my head piece for my toga is still just a thought and pack, maybe Saturday before we catch the plane. (My husband just yelled Honey, when are we going to pack? We only have a week!)

Ahhhhhh, I will be ready for this cruise. R and R without the 1X package but just means my bar bill will be high:)

How is everyone else doing?

Zandra

[Jdleong]

She has been at terminal 29 for the past 5 weeks so I would assume that she will be there next time too.

 

to be sure here is the site:

http://www.broward.org/port/shipschedule.htm

 

I am getting out the suitcases,getting a haircut, and I have 7 days till we leave the house. A lot of loose ends to get done, mostly getting the kids to pack their stuff. I hate the Thursday night panic, but there is a Walgreens across from our hotel, I have reanted a car in Fort Lauderdale, so what I don't have I can get there...

 

I stll have to finish the togas...just about done...

 

See everyone in a week from Sunday!

 

Jan

[Jdleong]

My son Michael wants to meet the other kids.

 

How about a meet and greet for this roll call at 4:00pm on Sunday on the rail behind the spa(hot tub) on deck 9 AFT. Hope you will come and meet the folks who have been on this board, share your thoughts and toast to a great cruise!

 

 

see ya there...

 

Jan

[drb]

Sounds like a plan to us. Tomorrow is packing day for us, today was last minute shopping, you know, suntan lotion and laurel wreaths :) We are really looking forward to getting some rest time in and seeing some new places and people. See you there.

[ROWSE]

We will try to get there. Excuse us if we don't as seems like the first moments are so exciting and we love to look all over the ship. I am packing and repacking and urging my daughter and husband to do so. They are the last minute type. Most of the time my husband doesn't even know what is up on ports of call etc. till we are within a few days of going.

[zandramarie]

4:00 PM meet and greet sounds good. Got the suitcases out and my husband has his half of the suitcase packed and a garment bag. Wanted to get away with just that but think another bag is going to be needed as I haven't started yet:) Always pack to much.

Was searching the boards for shore excursions. Thinking maybe horseback riding in Roatan and Paradise Beach in Cozumel. Also found the sight about how many ships will be in port when we are, Key West 2, Grand Caymen 5, Roatan 0 and Cozumel 6. Makes me want to get shore excursions in Grand Caymen and Cozumel down pat for sure.

Also saw where 2 people went overboard on the Grand Princess. Reading alot on Spring Breakers on these ships. We are traveling on our school break, wonder how many we will have.

Better get to the suitcase!

Zandra

[Yeldarb]

Time and place are good, how to identify our fellow cruise critic people is the next order of business. Any suggestions?

 

Cheers,

Brad

[RuckN]

Time is getting short, I guess we should start getting ready. How many plan to be there at 4:00? I know that we will.

 

How about everyone holds a boat drink in their left hand as the identifier?

 

Steve and Dona

[Jdleong]

I bet everyone is tying up loose ends...and packing.... I am. See you on Sunday at 4pm back of the ship...I have to be there because my dad is going to the webcam at 1pm in California to look for us...

 

Jan

[Yeldarb]

Last year it took me 2.5 hours to go 30 miles to get me out of Atlanta. I'm sure it'll be the same gridlock tomorrow night.

 

We're packing like crazy. I've got my duct tape, extension cord, and contraband fluids all ready to go.

 

I hope to see you all at 4pm Sunday. You always end up seeing the same people all week long, that's why I like doing the meet and greet just so I have some names to go with the faces.

 

Cheers and Safe Travels!

[claire1963]

Hi there---I am traveling with my 17 yr old daughter,and my mom. We are in cabin 6176. This is our 3rd Costa cruise and you can't beat the price vs. all the other cruise lines. The ship is beautiful, food is delicious, and service is good. Shows and late night entertainment is not too bad---I haven't heard about this year's entertainment, so I can't speak for this cruise. Anyone else heard anything? Not sure if this has posted or not, but for 50 cents more on drinks, you get a "go large" version of the drink.

 

See you all Saturday!:cool: