Countdown to Independence of the Seas Cruise

[wakelover]

Thought I'd better start this thread now that the Christmas Countdown is redundant... giggle

Michelle... you're in charge of counting sleeps roflmao

[sueB]

Good idea Wakie giggle

Well it's one less sleep than Michelle told us yesterday roflmao

[sparkieplug24]

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so just out of interest how many sleeps are their Michelle whistlesm

[Michelle T]

147 sleeps to go ohsohappy

[Michelle T]

83 sleeps, OMG!!! confusedsmi

[sueB]

With Easter and the early May Bank holiday it will seem to come even quicker! whistlesm

[Michelle T]

So true confusedsmi

[sparkieplug24]

according to my ticker its 83 sleeps but I will go with you

[Chubbas Nanny]

according to my ticker its 83 sleeps but I will go with you

Thats what I said, roflmao

Love Michelle x x

[sueB]

Thats what I said, roflmao

Love Michelle x x

oh yes I noticed..........with a bit of tweeking sticksms

[Michelle T]

oh yes I noticed..........with a bit of tweeking sticksms

whistlesm whistlesm whistlesm

[Michelle T]

Am not convinced that the ticker is right you know? blushredsm

Update:
It should read: 82 days, 3 hours and 25 mins (at this moment in time) You with me?
According to this ticker, we sail at 5am not PM - do you think it's the time difference being a .com site instead of a .co.uk site?

[wendylovescruising]

I,m answering so i can see the difference in our tickers giggle

[wendylovescruising]

I,m answering so i can see the difference in our tickers giggle

Looks like i,m leaving the day before surprisesmiroflmao

[sueB]

Looks like i,m leaving the day before surprisesmiroflmao

Looks like you're with Wakie and Michelle, Chubbas, Donna and I are together bighug

[sueB]

Am not convinced that the ticker is right you know? blushredsm

Update:
It should read: 82 days, 3 hours and 25 mins (at this moment in time) You with me?
According to this ticker, we sail at 5am not PM - do you think it's the time difference being a .com site instead of a .co.uk site?

I'm sure there was an add and take sign so you could change the time for the ticker whistlesm

[wendylovescruising]

I'm sure there was an add and take sign so you could change the time for the ticker whistlesm

Yep , you are right tuttut

[sueB]

Yep , you are right tuttut

I don't think any of our tickers are right roflmao

[Michelle T]

I'm sure there was an add and take sign so you could change the time for the ticker whistlesm

I looked at it today and made sure that it read sail time: 1700 x

[wakelover]

Are we on first sitting? We are arent we? munchessm

We shall get ready so we can go straight to dinner after sail away - that way we can enjoy sail away without having to run about!!! giggle

[sparkieplug24]

I don't think any of our tickers are right roflmao

mines is I put it in as BST or Greenwich mean time whatever it was it asked for whistlesm

[sparkieplug24]

7 Weeks today and I will be in London or just heading out of London

[wakelover]

7 weeks today and I will probably have a hangover from CN's BBQ!!! surprisesmi either that or already be queueing to get on board with Michelle roflmaoroflmaoroflmaoroflmao

Its very exciting! ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

[sueB]

7 weeks today we shall hopefully be well on our way in my little car. happysm

DD would like me to pop in to see her.........her halls are near Novotel, Ibis, McDonalds and so hopefully Wendy, Donna and I will arrive early. I thought we could go for a coffee in John Lewis............go up the lift and hopefully get a great view of IOS before heading for the car park and getting onboard ohsohappy What do you think of that idea Wendy and Donna? munchessm

[wakelover]

7 weeks today we shall hopefully be well on our way in my little car. happysm

DD would like me to pop in to see her.........her halls are near Novotel, Ibis, McDonalds and so hopefully Wendy, Donna and I will arrive early. I thought we could go for a coffee in John Lewis............go up the lift and hopefully get a great view of IOS before heading for the car park and getting onboard ohsohappy What do you think of that idea Wendy and Donna? munchessmI think they must be away packing Sue roflmao

[wendylovescruising]

7 weeks today we shall hopefully be well on our way in my little car. happysm

DD would like me to pop in to see her.........her halls are near Novotel, Ibis, McDonalds and so hopefully Wendy, Donna and I will arrive early. I thought we could go for a coffee in John Lewis............go up the lift and hopefully get a great view of IOS before heading for the car park and getting onboard ohsohappy What do you think of that idea Wendy and Donna? munchessm
Sounds good to me x
ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

[wakelover]

Please will you bring Michelle, DH, CN and I a flask of coffee from John Lewis and a slice of cake each? munchessm You'll find us in the green tent at the end of the dock whistlesm

[wendylovescruising]

Please will you bring Michelle, DH, CN and I a flask of coffee from John Lewis and a slice of cake each? munchessm You'll find us in the green tent at the end of the dock whistlesm

No, sorry wont have time whistlesmwhistlesm

[Michelle T]

7 weeks today and I will probably have a hangover from CN's BBQ!!! surprisesmi either that or already be queueing to get on board with Michelle roflmaoroflmaoroflmaoroflmao

Its very exciting! ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

Yes to the hangover, yes to queuing too roflmao roflmao

Please will you bring Michelle, DH, CN and I a flask of coffee from John Lewis and a slice of cake each? munchessm You'll find us in the green tent at the end of the dock whistlesm

roflmao roflmao roflmao

[wakelover]

No, sorry wont have time whistlesmwhistlesmWell thanks for nothing sticksms


Yes to the hangover, yes to queuing too roflmao roflmao



roflmao roflmao roflmaoroflmaoroflmao You just know its going to happen!!!! roflmao

[sueB]

Perhaps I'll have to send DD to grab our place first in line at the docks whistlesm

[wakelover]

Perhaps I'll have to send DD to grab our place first in line at the docks whistlesm
She'll have to get passed me!! DocDancing

[Michelle T]

I think you'll find that I wont be attending the BBQ the night before, I can be found at the docks blushredsm

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[sueB]

She'll have to get passed me!! DocDancing

Us meaning all of us sticksms Honestly tuttut

[wakelover]

I think you'll find that I wont be attending the BBQ the night before, I can be found at the docks blushredsm

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/live2cre8/Bosskuts/097220tent203x420copy.jpgroflmaoroflmaoroflmao

Us meaning all of us sticksms Honestly tuttutOh I see.. roflmao I thought you meant when you were having coffee and cake in John Lewis... roflmao

I dont mind camping out... as you see Michelle has a perfectly lovely tent. roflmao That way you can all stroll up and get in line roflmao

[wendylovescruising]

Well thanks for nothing sticksms




surprisesmi Well there,s no need for that !!!!!

[sueB]

roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

Oh I see.. roflmao I thought you meant when you were having coffee and cake in John Lewis... roflmao

I dont mind camping out... as you see Michelle has a perfectly lovely tent. roflmao That way you can all stroll up and get in line roflmao

I thought we could send DD in advance with a big banner giggle Then we could all have coffee and cake and after head to the front of the queue giggle

Michelle if you camp you'll be able to watch IOS as she arrives! giggle

[Michelle T]

I still can't quite grasp how HUGE she is going to be? surprisesmi

[sueB]

I still can't quite grasp how HUGE she is going to be? surprisesmi

Umm..........with 3 other ships in you'll soon get the picture giggle The closer you get, the bigger she'll be. Even small ships seem big giggle

Oh and all that walking once on board surprisesmi We'll all be getting plenty of exercise whistlesm

[wendylovescruising]

I still can't quite grasp how HUGE she is going to be? surprisesmi

Its not Huge , its Ginormousgiggle

[wakelover]

surprisesmi Well there,s no need for that !!!!!
roflmaoroflmaoroflmao
I still can't quite grasp how HUGE she is going to be? surprisesmiOh yes... I wouldnt like to see her in a glass bottle that's for sure roflmaoroflmao

Umm..........with 3 other ships in you'll soon get the picture giggle The closer you get, the bigger she'll be. Even small ships seem big giggle

Oh and all that walking once on board surprisesmi We'll all be getting plenty of exercise whistlesmTis true - most of it looking for each other no doubt!!! tuttut

giggle

[wakelover]

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Here you go... she isnt small is she? giggle

[Michelle T]

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Here you go... she isnt small is she? giggle

surprisesmi surprisesmi surprisesmi surprisesmi

[wakelover]

surprisesmi surprisesmi surprisesmi surprisesmiroflmaoroflmaoroflmaoroflmao - and then you have to find your cabin!!! roflmao

[sueB]

Great piccie Wakie! giggle

I did say there'll be plenty of walking involved! roflmao

[sparkieplug24]

roflmaoroflmaoroflmao
Oh yes... I wouldnt like to see her in a glass bottle that's for sure roflmaoroflmao

Tis true - most of it looking for each other no doubt!!! tuttut

giggle

I think we will need to get pagers roflmao

[sparkieplug24]

7 weeks today we shall hopefully be well on our way in my little car. happysm

DD would like me to pop in to see her.........her halls are near Novotel, Ibis, McDonalds and so hopefully Wendy, Donna and I will arrive early. I thought we could go for a coffee in John Lewis............go up the lift and hopefully get a great view of IOS before heading for the car park and getting onboard ohsohappy What do you think of that idea Wendy and Donna? munchessm

whose paying you seen the price of John Lewis cafe whistlesm (typical Scot only thinking of the cost roflmao)

[sueB]

whose paying you seen the price of John Lewis cafe whistlesm (typical Scot only thinking of the cost roflmao)

We could share a cup roflmao

[wendylovescruising]

We could share a cup roflmao

I,ll bring the straws whistlesm

[sueB]

I,ll bring the straws whistlesm

roflmao roflmao

[sparkieplug24]

roflmao roflmao

roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

[chavvycruiser]

Think of the queues for the loos blushredsmblushredsm im not sure but havent john lewis departed from the quay centre.But you wont be spoilt for choice happysmroflmao

[sparkieplug24]

Think of the queues for the loos blushredsmblushredsm im not sure but havent john lewis departed from the quay centre.But you wont be spoilt for choice happysmroflmao

no they are still there behind novotel etc. However I have already said no thank you to John Lewis as a miserable scotswoman I refuse to pay their prices whistlesm

[wakelover]

Great piccie Wakie! giggle

It took me ages whistlesm

I think we will need to get pagers roflmaoAccording to Explorer (and you would know this if I had finished my review blushredsm) they dont do them anymore huffshuffshuffs

whose paying you seen the price of John Lewis cafe whistlesm (typical Scot only thinking of the cost roflmao)Tight-wad

Think of the queues for the loos blushredsmblushredsm im not sure but havent john lewis departed from the quay centre.But you wont be spoilt for choice happysmroflmaoGood training for them getting onto the ship roflmaoroflmao

[retep13]

my countdown clock at home has gone into hours now instead of dayshappysm

[Michelle T]

my countdown clock at home has gone into hours now instead of dayshappysm

How many hours hun munchessm

[retep13]

How many hours hun munchessm

919 think i set it to when we leave home

[retep13]

919 think i set it to when we leave home
no did it for the day before when im on holidayhappysm

[wendylovescruising]

919 think i set it to when we leave home

ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

[sparkieplug24]

It took me ages whistlesm

According to Explorer (and you would know this if I had finished my review blushredsm) they dont do them anymore huffshuffshuffs

Tight-wad

Good training for them getting onto the ship roflmaoroflmao


I didnt know they did them in first place whistlesm (pagers I mean) I meant we needed to bring our own pagers.,


Yes like I said typical Scotgiggle

[wendylovescruising]

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[sparkieplug24]

38 Days http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/710/59236825.gif

nearly 37giggle

pretty soon it will be one happysm

[wendylovescruising]

nearly 37giggle

pretty soon it will be one happysm

ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

[wendylovescruising]

Cant believe how fast its coming around ohsohappy


Soon be .............................
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[sueB]

Cant believe how fast its coming around ohsohappy


Soon be .............................
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giggle giggle

Yes the days are slipping by quickly now surprisesmi

The next half of term at school is a really busy one, so I'm sure the days will whizz by............it's so nice to have something to look forward to ohsohappy ohsohappy

[wendylovescruising]

ohsohappy35 Days ohsohappy

[sueB]

ohsohappy35 Days ohsohappy

ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

I've made the spare room bed up already for Donna! giggle Unless we have any other guests stay before that! whistlesm

[sparkieplug24]

ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

I've made the spare room bed up already for Donna! giggle Unless we have any other guests stay before that! whistlesm

I want first shot in the new bed huffs so no one else better come stay roflmao

[wendylovescruising]

ohsohappy34 days ohsohappy

[Chubbas Nanny]

ohsohappy34 days ohsohappy

ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

[sueB]

ohsohappy34 days ohsohappy

Well I make it 35 tuttut Are you going a day before? munchessm

[wendylovescruising]

ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy


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[wendylovescruising]

Well I make it 35 tuttut Are you going a day before? munchessm
giggle
Mine says 34 munchessmmunchessm

[sueB]

giggle
Mine says 34 munchessmmunchessm

I wish mine did too but 5 weeks today = 5X7= 35 huffs

[sparkieplug24]

giggle
Mine says 34 munchessmmunchessm

you and me should swap tickers as I leave the day before roflmao

[retep13]

I wish mine did too but 5 weeks today = 5X7= 35 huffs

did you use a calculator for that Suegiggle

[wendylovescruising]

you and me should swap tickers as I leave the day before roflmao

roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

[sueB]

did you use a calculator for that Suegiggle

I'm very good at the 5X table munchessm giggle

[wendylovescruising]

ohsohappy33 DAYS ohsohappy

[retep13]

ohsohappy33 DAYS ohsohappy
are you going with Kerry, Wendy
everyone else is going in 34 dayshappysm

[Michelle T]

Not long to go now!!! I am ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

[sparkieplug24]

Not long to go now!!! I am ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

G*d help all who are going to chubbas bbq Michelle is already climbing the walls wouldnt want to see her the day before roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

[wendylovescruising]

are you going with Kerry, Wendy
everyone else is going in 34 dayshappysm

Never count the first day , i always do my countdowns starting with the following day whistlesm


ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

[Michelle T]

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[sparkieplug24]

Never count the first day , i always do my countdowns starting with the following day whistlesm


ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

Wendy has my ticker since my holiday starts day before whistlesm poor Sue is working day before I believe whistlesm

[sueB]

Wendy has my ticker since my holiday starts day before whistlesm poor Sue is working day before I believe whistlesm

Yes, unfortunately I am tuttut tuttut

We drove through Southampton today.........no ships in though huffs I was trying to orientate myself so we don't get lost and take the best route with "views" of the ships giggle

[sparkieplug24]

Yes, unfortunately I am tuttut tuttut

We drove through Southampton today.........no ships in though huffs I was trying to orientate myself so we don't get lost and take the best route with "views" of the ships giggle

Just think though you may be working but I will be doing a marathon 12/13 hour journey to your house surprisesmi

[sueB]

Just think though you may be working but I will be doing a marathon 12/13 hour journey to your house surprisesmi

Well at least there'll be that new bed at the end of it! roflmao

[Michelle T]

Donna, when I read that the first time I thought it said you were running a marathon the day before roflmao

[wendylovescruising]

Just think though you may be working but I will be doing a marathon 12/13 hour journey to your house surprisesmi

And i,ll be relaxing whistlesmwhistlesm

[wendylovescruising]

Donna, when I read that the first time I thought it said you were running a marathon the day before roflmao

Me too roflmao

[wendylovescruising]

ohsohappy32 Days ohsohappy

[sparkieplug24]

ohsohappy32 Days ohsohappy

33 days whistlesm

[Michelle T]

Hey Donna, if you cant beat them, join them!
Im going with 32 days ohsohappy

[Chubbas Nanny]

Im with the 32 days!!!! ohsohappy My excitement levels are growing by the hour ohsohappy

[sueB]

Im with the 32 days!!!! ohsohappy My excitement levels are growing by the hour ohsohappy

Well I'm going to count working days giggle


23 ohsohappy ohsohappy

[Chubbas Nanny]

Well I'm going to count working days giggle


23 ohsohappy ohsohappy

ohsohappy ohsohappy So thats 22 working days then till bbq night ohsohappy

[wendylovescruising]

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[sparkieplug24]

Hey Donna, if you cant beat them, join them!
Im going with 32 days ohsohappy

well you will all have a long wait as only me, Wakie and Mr wakie are leaving then the rest of you leave the day after tuttut

Oh yes I forgot Michelle your sleeping at the port giggle

[retep13]

think i must be getting a tad excited whistlesmthinking about filling in cruise inforoflmao

[Michelle T]

Oh yes I forgot Michelle your sleeping at the port giggle

Oh yes!!

In fact Donna, in all seriousness, I don't think i'll be 'sleeping' at all the night before blushredsm

[sparkieplug24]

Oh yes!!

In fact Donna, in all seriousness, I don't think i'll be 'sleeping' at all the night before blushredsm

nope probably not but I will I will be exhausted well I hope I will anyway roflmao

[sueB]

nope probably not but I will I will be exhausted well I hope I will anyway roflmao

And that lovely new bed to sleep in! whistlesm I hope you'll get up OK on the Saturday morning surprisesmi

[sparkieplug24]

And that lovely new bed to sleep in! whistlesm I hope you'll get up OK on the Saturday morning surprisesmi

you may need to waken me roflmao


yeah right I will be up and dressed by 6roflmao

[wendylovescruising]

ohsohappyohsohappy30 Days ohsohappyohsohappy

[sparkieplug24]

ohsohappyohsohappy30 Days ohsohappyohsohappy

no 31giggle

[Michelle T]

So much to do confusedsmi but can't do it all this early blushredsm

[retep13]

just printed the set sail passesohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

[Michelle T]

just printed the set sail passesohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

ohsohappy Well done you ohsohappy

[wendylovescruising]

So much to do confusedsmi but can't do it all this early blushredsm

Who is looking after the children Michelle ?

[Michelle T]

Who is looking after the children Michelle ?

They are staying at home with DH x

[wendylovescruising]

They are staying at home with DH x

Oh, thats good ,it is better for them in their own surroundings happysm

[Michelle T]

Oh, thats good ,it is better for them in their own surroundings happysm

It certainly is. Lil Chubbas wants to go and stay with her grandad for one night to help him decorate her bedroom. DH will also be having his twins that weekend (as normal) too. Bless him giggle

[wendylovescruising]

It certainly is. Lil Chubbas wants to go and stay with her grandad for one night to help him decorate her bedroom. DH will also be having his twins that weekend (as normal) too. Bless him giggle

He will be kept busy giggle

[Michelle T]

He will be kept busy giggle

A few days taster will do him good munchessm

[sparkieplug24]

just printed the set sail passesohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

blimey your a bit keen surprisesmi

[retep13]

blimey your a bit keen surprisesmi
nah just filled in all the details so i printed it giggle besides im busy in Maywhistlesm

[wakelover]

roflmao Quick off the mark there retep.... that's made me realise how close it is surprisesmisurprisesmisurprisesmi

[Michelle T]

blimey your a bit keen surprisesmi

Really? Ours were done a while ago blushredsm

[sueB]

Well I always wait a bit closer in case there's a change of credit card details etc..........I know 2 years ago I had to wait for my new CC to arrive as I wasn't certain what the new one's end date would be munchessm

I expect we'll print ours off a week or so before once we've all OKd our info giggle

[retep13]

Well I always wait a bit closer in case there's a change of credit card details etc..........I know 2 years ago I had to wait for my new CC to arrive as I wasn't certain what the new one's end date would be munchessm

I expect we'll print ours off a week or so before once we've all OKd our info giggle

go on Sue live dangerous and print themgiggle

[sparkieplug24]

Well I always wait a bit closer in case there's a change of credit card details etc..........I know 2 years ago I had to wait for my new CC to arrive as I wasn't certain what the new one's end date would be munchessm

I expect we'll print ours off a week or so before once we've all OKd our info giggle

Ignore him Do NOT print them I need double check something on my travel insurance nothing major just need to double check somthing and havent got around to it yet surprisesmi

[sueB]

Ignore him Do NOT print them I need double check something on my travel insurance nothing major just need to double check somthing and havent got around to it yet surprisesmi


Donna there's no need to panic.....we'll wait a while and they won't be done until we're all happy with the details we've given munchessm

[sueB]

I've just received an email from a friend to say she received her documents YESTERDAY! so she's DocDancing DocDancing2
I assume nobody else got there's because nobody has said anything............perhaps we will today?

Her booking's linked to ours AND she booked after us so I feel fuming fuming

[wendylovescruising]

I've just received an email from a friend to say she received her documents YESTERDAY! so she's DocDancing DocDancing2
I assume nobody else got there's because nobody has said anything............perhaps we will today?

Her booking's linked to ours AND she booked after us so I feel fuming fuming

How rude is that !!!!!!!!!!!!!huffshuffshuffs

[wendylovescruising]

ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy29 DAYS ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

[Michelle T]

confusedsmi confusedsmi confusedsmi confusedsmi confusedsmi Where are the days going confusedsmi confusedsmi confusedsmi confusedsmi confusedsmi

[Michelle T]

I am ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

[sueB]

One month today!

ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

[Michelle T]

I think it sounds closer in days giggle However, yes, one month today ohsohappy

[sparkieplug24]

ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy29 DAYS ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

30 days honestly you need maths lessons

[sparkieplug24]

I've just received an email from a friend to say she received her documents YESTERDAY! so she's DocDancing DocDancing2
I assume nobody else got there's because nobody has said anything............perhaps we will today?

Her booking's linked to ours AND she booked after us so I feel fuming fuming

erm just a thought if we are at a table for nine are they the other two diners perhaps happysm

also if we have filled our stuff out on line I dont think we will get the documents through the post munchessm

[wendylovescruising]

30 days honestly you need maths lessons

ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy28 DAYS TOMORROW ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

munchessmmunchessmmunchessm

[wendylovescruising]

also if we have filled our stuff out on line I dont think we will get the documents through the post munchessm

We will happysm

[sueB]

erm just a thought if we are at a table for nine are they the other two diners perhaps happysm

also if we have filled our stuff out on line I dont think we will get the documents through the post munchessm

Well still nothing today sticksms

No they're not the other two diners as they've opted for the later sitting munchessm

Donna last year for NOS we registered on line but received an excursion book and a "Guest documents" spiral book which had different pages for Cruise summary, Travel itinerary, plus loads of pages about online check in, guide on what to wear the ship plus all the forms to fill in if we haven't done stuff online. Oh and the luggage labels were in it as well!

Anyone else received their docs today? surprisesmi

[wendylovescruising]

Maybe tomorrow Sue ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

[sueB]

Maybe tomorrow Sue ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

I do hope so! giggle

Only 20 days left at school ohsohappy

[sparkieplug24]

ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy28 DAYS TOMORROW ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

munchessmmunchessmmunchessm
nope 28 days on saturday as we leave 4 weeks on SATURDAY and 4x7= 28 Im sure if you still have difficulty that if you do it on a calculator you will get the same answer tuttut which means its 30 days today and 29 days tomorrow face it Wendy your ticker is wrong

[sparkieplug24]

my ticker is correct as I just added it up then and its set up to count down until 5pm which is advertised time of sailaway whistlesm

[sueB]

nope 28 days on saturday as we leave 4 weeks on SATURDAY and 4x7= 28 Im sure if you still have difficulty that if you do it on a calculator you will get the same answer tuttut which means its 30 days today and 29 days tomorrow face it Wendy your ticker is wrong

roflmao roflmao roflmao

and so is Wakie's! roflmao

[sueB]

Anyone else been reading about how IOS will be sailing from Southampton in winter 2010/11? munchessm

[sparkieplug24]

Anyone else been reading about how IOS will be sailing from Southampton in winter 2010/11? munchessm

might have cant remember munchessm

[Chubbas Nanny]

Im with Wendy though ohsohappy surely you dont count sail day, you count how many sleeps ohsohappy

[sparkieplug24]

Im with Wendy though ohsohappy surely you dont count sail day, you count how many sleeps ohsohappy

which still works out the same honestly tuttut

[sueB]

might have cant remember munchessm

Breaking news today Donna! giggle

which still works out the same honestly tuttut

Yes I agree whistlesm

[Chubbas Nanny]

which still works out the same honestly tuttut

But Donna hun tearssm Wendys is a day nearer so thats got to be good...eh munchessm

ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

[sparkieplug24]

Breaking news today Donna! giggle



Yes I agree whistlesm

Anyway I am now taking bets on who will finish thier first bottle of wine first whistlesm very good odds for somewhistlesm

[sparkieplug24]

But Donna hun tearssm Wendys is a day nearer so thats got to be good...eh munchessm

ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

nope because that only leads to disappointment in whatever how many days she said because you reach that day and no cruise tearssm. Its like going to the airport to be told your flight has been delay 24 hours tearssm

[Chubbas Nanny]

nope because that only leads to disappointment in whatever how many days she said because you reach that day and no cruise tearssm. Its like going to the airport to be told your flight has been delay 24 hours tearssm

But we'd be at the airport and at least we could shop while we wait roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

[sparkieplug24]

But we'd be at the airport and at least we could shop while we wait roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

you kidding last time I was in the airport it cost me nearly a tenner for two cups of tea and two slices of toast roflmao

[Chubbas Nanny]

you kidding last time I was in the airport it cost me nearly a tenner for two cups of tea and two slices of toast roflmao

I always have a Maccy D's at the airport - cheap and cheeerful happysm

[sparkieplug24]

I always have a Maccy D's at the airport - cheap and cheeerful happysm

whats one of those ??? a McDonalds if so we dont have one of those

[retep13]

the countdown ends when you leave your house to start the holidayhappysm

[sparkieplug24]

the countdown ends when you leave your house to start the holidayhappysm

yes which for Chubbas and Wendy is in 30 days tuttut

Unlike me which will be in 29 days whistlesm

[sueB]

When are you travelling down retep? munchessm

[retep13]

When are you travelling down retep? munchessm
saturday Sue

[sparkieplug24]

saturday Suesurprisesmisurprisesmi

what time you leaving at then surprisesmi

[retep13]

surprisesmisurprisesmi

what time you leaving at then surprisesmi
6ish

[sueB]

saturday Sue

surprisesmisurprisesmi

what time you leaving at then surprisesmi

I was going to ask the same question! giggle

[sueB]

6ish

How many miles for you? munchessm

[retep13]

How many miles for you? munchessm
dont know Sue it takes 41/2 hrs

[sueB]

dont know Sue it takes 41/2 hrs

2 1/2 - 3 for me..........or upto 4 if traffic heavy surprisesmi

Going to meet DD before we go to board! happysm

[P1TKL]

dont know Sue it takes 41/2 hrs

Depending on traffic of course...there were lots of hold ups when we went down at Easter but none on the way back.

We`re wondering whether to travel in one day in August....we`ve always stayed overnight in the past. I dont know whether I could stand it if we got stuck in a traffic jam with limited time to get to the docks on time !

[sparkieplug24]

I was going to ask the same question! giggle

hold on he stays further away than you do so how come I have to leave at 6ish as well then sticksmsroflmaoroflmaoroflmao

[retep13]

Depending on traffic of course...there were lots of hold ups when we went down at Easter but none on the way back.

We`re wondering whether to travel in one day in August....we`ve always stayed overnight in the past. I dont know whether I could stand it if we got stuck in a traffic jam with limited time to get to the docks on time !
thats truewhistlesmbut it doesnt sail till 5pm

[sueB]

Depending on traffic of course...there were lots of hold ups when we went down at Easter but none on the way back.

We`re wondering whether to travel in one day in August....we`ve always stayed overnight in the past. I dont know whether I could stand it if we got stuck in a traffic jam with limited time to get to the docks on time !

As long as you set off early enough there shouldn't be a problem Tricia munchessm

Donna..........I think we are aiming to be at Wendy's for 7ish whistlesm We should be in Southampton by 10.......enough time to meet my DD and have a coffee in John Lewis before arriving at the docks around noon munchessm

[Chubbas Nanny]

We are planning on leaving at about 9.00am, which leaves approx 2 hours for Michelle to go "ohsohappy surprisesmi ohsohappy surprisesmi" before boarding giggle

[sueB]

We are planning on leaving at about 9.00am, which leaves approx 2 hours for Michelle to go "ohsohappy surprisesmi ohsohappy surprisesmi" before boarding giggle


Are you going to take her to Mayflower Park so she can see her first? munchessm

[Chubbas Nanny]

Are you going to take her to Mayflower Park so she can see her first? munchessm

No Sue, straight through Bitterne, onto the roundabout and THERE SHE IS!!! ohsohappy ohsohappy

[Michelle T]

Anyone else been reading about how IOS will be sailing from Southampton in winter 2010/11? munchessm

Would I whistlesm

Are you going to take her to Mayflower Park so she can see her first? munchessm

NO.

[sueB]

She'll be within touching distance at Mayflower Park giggle Great piccies from there whistlesm

[sueB]

ohsohappy Less than a month ohsohappy

[wendylovescruising]

nope 28 days on saturday as we leave 4 weeks on SATURDAY and 4x7= 28 Im sure if you still have difficulty that if you do it on a calculator you will get the same answer tuttut which means its 30 days today and 29 days tomorrow face it Wendy your ticker is wrong

My holiday starts the day my passport goes in my bag and that is Friday the 22nd munchessmmunchessm


ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy28 DAYSohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

[Michelle T]

My passport is already in the bag roflmao

[wendylovescruising]

My passport is already in the bag roflmao

roflmaoroflmaoroflmaoroflmao
Thats the spirit !!!!ohsohappyohsohappy

[sparkieplug24]

My passport is already in the bag roflmao

good for you how long has been in there for now giggle. Now you do realise that now you have spent all that money on one you really will have to get the use out of it surprisesmi

[Michelle T]

good for you how long has been in there for now giggle. Now you do realise that now you have spent all that money on one you really will have to get the use out of it surprisesmi

About x2 weeks hun munchessm

Indeed I will won't I giggle
I'm going to renew my hubbys passport ASAP too - just incase x

[retep13]

think i might pack on the 22ndgiggle
cant pack my passport need it to get in prisonroflmao

[Chubbas Nanny]

think i might pack on the 22ndgiggle
cant pack my passport need it to get in prisonroflmao

surprisesmi

[sparkieplug24]

surprisesmi

he does the electrics tuttut

[Michelle T]

This time in 4 weeks i'm going to be running around like this confusedsmi but feeling very much like ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

[wendylovescruising]

ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy27 Daysohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

[sueB]

IOS is in Southampton today..........the first time this year! ohsohappy

[Chubbas Nanny]

IOS is in Southampton today..........the first time this year! ohsohappy

Hi Sue, any idea when she sails back out, I might pop up on the hill with Michelle and watch her go ohsohappy

[sueB]

This time in 4 weeks i'm going to be running around like this confusedsmi but feeling very much like ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

giggle giggle

Well Donna, Wendy and I will be in my car and well on our way ohsohappy Hopefully not too much confusedsmi and ohsohappy whilst I'm driving but I can imagine we'll all be giggle and roflmao

[Michelle T]

IOS is in Southampton today..........the first time this year! ohsohappy

ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

Hi Sue, any idea when she sails back out, I might pop up on the hill with Michelle and watch her go ohsohappy

prayy prayy prayy

[sueB]

Hi Sue, any idea when she sails back out, I might pop up on the hill with Michelle and watch her go ohsohappy

Chubbas she's down to sail at 16.45. happysm

I'm hoping my DD will go down at some point and get a piccie happysm

[Michelle T]

Chubbas she's down to sail at 16.45. happysm

My damn in-laws hammersmhammersm I will be at a BBQ fuming fuming

[Chubbas Nanny]

My damn in-laws hammersmhammersm I will be at a BBQ fuming fuming

roflmao roflmao I would imagine we could see her from the hill at about 6.30pm ish then.......off to the pub on the hill for me and DH tonight then ohsohappy

[Michelle T]

roflmao roflmao I would imagine we could see her from the hill at about 6.30pm ish then.......off to the pub on the hill for me and DH tonight then ohsohappy

Good for you tuttut

[wendylovescruising]

roflmao roflmao I would imagine we could see her from the hill at about 6.30pm ish then.......off to the pub on the hill for me and DH tonight then ohsohappy

Have one http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/386/22679356.giffor me happysm

[Chubbas Nanny]

Have one http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/386/22679356.giffor me happysm

Oh ok Wendy.......... if you insist munchessm


roflmao roflmao roflmao

[Michelle T]

Oh ok Wendy.......... if you insist munchessm


roflmao roflmao roflmao

roflmao roflmao roflmao

And one for me! blushredsm

[sparkieplug24]

This time in 4 weeks i'm going to be running around like this confusedsmi but feeling very much like ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

I dont think so whistlesm

[sparkieplug24]

giggle giggle

Well Donna, Wendy and I will be in my car and well on our way ohsohappy Hopefully not too much confusedsmi and ohsohappy whilst I'm driving but I can imagine we'll all be giggle and roflmao

Speak for yourself I will already be asleep again whistlesmroflmao

[Chubbas Nanny]

OMG!!!!! 3 WEEKS AND 6 DAYS TO GO!!!!

I am really really starting to get excited now ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

[sparkieplug24]

OMG!!!!! 3 WEEKS AND 6 DAYS TO GO!!!!

I am really really starting to get excited now ohsohappy ohsohappy ohsohappy

I know I think I am going to have to look and see what I have to take as I have a feeling I have forgot something I really want a navy cardigan or shrug but the only one I seen that I have liked they didnt have my sizetearssm

[sueB]

I've just had an email and a link for IOS leaving Southampton for Cork last August from my friend........the one who has all her documents already huffs

So for those of us who missed her yesterday ie all of us except my DD tuttut here's a good video of things to come in

27 days!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-JgIIXBvOQ&feature=geosearch

[Michelle T]

I dont think so whistlesm

Which bit don't you think so to hun? Me being confusedsmi or ohsohappy ?

[Michelle T]

I have no daytime clothes yet - I need a shopping trip I think........blushredsm

[wendylovescruising]

ohsohappyohsohappy26 DAYS ohsohappyohsohappy

[Michelle T]

roflmaoroflmao roflmaoroflmao

[sueB]

19 days at work!! ohsohappy ohsohappy

Anyone looked at the youtube link? munchessm

[Chubbas Nanny]

Wow Sue I just did THANK YOU ohsohappy ohsohappy that was brilliant ohsohappy

[Michelle T]

Anyone looked at the youtube link? munchessm

I did ohsohappy Thank you ohsohappy

No wonder it takes over an hour to be seen from on top of the hill giggle

[Chubbas Nanny]

Do you know what......that may have been the one that we saw last night blushredsm

[sparkieplug24]

ohsohappyohsohappy26 DAYS ohsohappyohsohappy

I give up tuttut

26 days to go (even if it is 27tuttut)ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

[wendylovescruising]

I give up tuttut

26 days to go (even if it is 27tuttut)ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

roflmaoroflmaoroflmaoroflmao

[Michelle T]

Do you know what......that may have been the one that we saw last night blushredsm

sticksms sticksms sticksms

[retep13]

Do you know what......that may have been the one that we saw last night blushredsm
was that a blond moment Chubbaswhistlesm

[Chubbas Nanny]

was that a blond moment Chubbaswhistlesm

You could be right retep, it wasnt a clear view from the hill and if it was one of the ships we saw, it didnt look that big from where we were standing blushredsm


giggle

[sparkieplug24]

Which bit don't you think so to hun? Me being confusedsmi or ohsohappy ?

the running about bit you will already be at the pier remember your keeping my place in the queue whistlesm

[sueB]

If you're a friend of mine on Facebook, my DD has put 13 of the piccies of IOS sailing on Saturday on my page! sailsm

Oh and those documents had better arrive soon sticksms

[Michelle T]

the running about bit you will already be at the pier remember your keeping my place in the queue whistlesm

Oh yeah blushredsm

If you're a friend of mine on Facebook, my DD has put 13 of the piccies of IOS sailing on Saturday on my page! sailsm

Oh and those documents had better arrive soon sticksms

Am away to look bighug x

[Michelle T]

Sue, thank DD very much - her photos are great!! happysm

[sueB]

Sue, thank DD very much - her photos are great!! happysm

I'll pass the message on bighug

It will be wonderful when we're the passengers won't it? ohsohappy

She's going to wave us off at Mayflower Park and take piccies for us then! happysm

[Michelle T]

I'll pass the message on bighug

It will be wonderful when we're the passengers won't it? ohsohappy

She's going to wave us off at Mayflower Park and take piccies for us then! happysm

Not long to go............whistlesm

Bless her - that'll be great! happysm

[sueB]

Not long to go............whistlesm

Bless her - that'll be great! happysm

She could have come now too tearssm Her final exam is the day before we sail but when we booked she didn't know her exam dates. huffs A shame it's such a popular cruise as no cheap last minute deals for her and BF ..........instead they're off to Spain for a week in June happysm

[wendylovescruising]

ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy25 DAYS ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

[wakelover]

ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy25 DAYS ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

What's happening in 25 days? munchessm

[wendylovescruising]

What's happening in 25 days? munchessm

A bit of this .........
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2627/82890820.gif
And lots of this .............
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/2931/11024836.gif
http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/811/43855934.gif
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/1333/68259904.gif

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/1743/41602505.gif

[sueB]

A bit of this .........
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2627/82890820.gif
And lots of this .............
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/2931/11024836.gif
http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/811/43855934.gif
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/1333/68259904.gif

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/1743/41602505.gif

LOVE IT!! roflmao roflmao

[wakelover]

A bit of this .........

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2627/82890820.gif
And lots of this .............
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/2931/11024836.gif
http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/811/43855934.gif
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/1333/68259904.gif


http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/1743/41602505.gif

Well you could have invited me tuttut

[wendylovescruising]

Well you could have invited me tuttut

tuttut
Alright then ................

Wakie , would you like to come on a mini cruise ??
Think there is a few cabins available whistlesm

[Michelle T]

tuttut
Alright then ................

Wakie , would you like to come on a mini cruise ??
Think there is a few cabins available whistlesm

None with balconies though giggle

[sparkieplug24]

What's happening in 25 days? munchessm

chubbas bbq giggle

[Michelle T]

chubbas bbq giggle

That is correct thumbsupsmi x

[sparkieplug24]

Just got an email from cruise kings and thats the price now for inside and balconies per person for our cruise happysm

Independence Quickie Bargain
Fantastic chance to try the greatest cruise ship to sail from Southampton in 2009 as well as having a bank holiday break


Independence of the Seas – 23rd May 2009 – Cork Short Cruise – 4nts
Southampton, Cobh (overnight), Southampton
Outside from £359pp
Balcony from £375pp
(for that little bit extra you may has well have a balcony!)
This offer is for new bookings only and cabin numbers cannot be allocated at time of booking.

[sueB]

Just got an email from cruise kings and thats the price now for inside and balconies per person for our cruise happysm

Independence Quickie Bargain
Fantastic chance to try the greatest cruise ship to sail from Southampton in 2009 as well as having a bank holiday break


Independence of the Seas – 23rd May 2009 – Cork Short Cruise – 4nts
Southampton, Cobh (overnight), Southampton
Outside from £359pp
Balcony from £375pp
(for that little bit extra you may has well have a balcony!)
This offer is for new bookings only and cabin numbers cannot be allocated at time of booking.

An excellent bargain for any late booker surprisesmi I wonder how many cabins are left? munchessm

[wendylovescruising]

An excellent bargain for any late booker surprisesmi I wonder how many cabins are left? munchessm

How much did we pay Sue , cant remember now blushredsmblushredsm

[sparkieplug24]

An excellent bargain for any late booker surprisesmi I wonder how many cabins are left? munchessm

not many by the sounds of it whistlesm

[P1TKL]

An excellent bargain for any late booker surprisesmi I wonder how many cabins are left? munchessm

If it wasnt such a distance I may be tempted !!!!

[sueB]

How much did we pay Sue , cant remember now blushredsmblushredsm

I think £10 each less that the offer for an outside now sticksms If you could forsee what the future holds waiting would be a great way to do things but then we've had 9 months of roflmao and giggle talking about it happysm

[sueB]

If it wasnt such a distance I may be tempted !!!!

Ooh Tricia......that would be great happysm Just get up early! giggle

[sparkieplug24]

If it wasnt such a distance I may be tempted !!!!

roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

cant help laughing Tricia since I am coming from Scotland and Reppie is coming from the far north of England roflmao.

How far you from Southampton

[P1TKL]

roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

cant help laughing Tricia since I am coming from Scotland and Reppie is coming from the far north of England roflmao.

How far you from Southampton

250 miles......too far in my opinion for a short cruise.happysm

Cant help laughing either...coming all that way from Scotland..you must be madroflmao

[sparkieplug24]

250 miles......too far in my opinion for a short cruise.happysm

Cant help laughing either...coming all that way from Scotland..you must be madroflmao

But we all knew that already I went to broadstairs for coffee remember roflmao and I dont even like coffee roflmao.

Did you not just do a mini cruise from Dover or is Dover closer to where you live.munchessm

btw many hours is 250 miles

[retep13]

250 miles......too far in my opinion for a short cruise.happysm

Cant help laughing either...coming all that way from Scotland..you must be madroflmao

No distance is too great if your going to see friendswhistlesm

[P1TKL]

Ooh Tricia......that would be great happysm Just get up early! giggle

I`l be up to my eyes in SATs papers by that time...boys are off school and DH is at work so no one to look after them !

I`ve been looking at a mini cruise from Liverpool for myself and 3 friends...that finishes at Southampton but one company is offering a free coach back to Liverpool

[sueB]

No distance is too great if your going to see friendswhistlesm

Well said retep bighug

I`l be up to my eyes in SATs papers by that time...boys are off school and DH is at work so no one to look after them !

I`ve been looking at a mini cruise from Liverpool for myself and 3 friends...that finishes at Southampton but one company is offering a free coach back to Liverpool

Tell us more Tricia munchessm

[P1TKL]

But we all knew that already I went to broadstairs for coffee remember roflmao and I dont even like coffee roflmao.

Thats what I mean...mad !

Did you not just do a mini cruise from Dover or is Dover closer to where you live.munchessm

Southampton to Southampton..5 days....not long enough to warrant such a long journey..it was the bargain price that attracted me and the £100 OBC..our bill was £0happysm

btw many hours is 250 miles

5 hours approx

[P1TKL]

No distance is too great if your going to see friendswhistlesm

True enough

[P1TKL]

Well said retep bighug



Tell us more Tricia munchessm

Black Prince Farewell Cruise

[sueB]

Black Prince Farewell Cruise

Thought it might be! giggle A ship I'd loved to have sailed on munchessm

[Chubbas Nanny]

No distance is too great if your going to see friendswhistlesm

Ditto............bighug bighug XX

[wendylovescruising]

ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy24 DAYS ohsohappyohsohappyohsohappyohsohappy

[wakelover]

ohsohappy24 DAYS 'TIL OUR BALCONY ohsohappy


What? whistlesmwhistlesm

[wendylovescruising]

ohsohappy24 DAYS 'TIL OUR BALCONY ohsohappy


What? whistlesmwhistlesm

sticksmssticksmssticksmssticksmssticksms

For Swearing , Balcony is not a nice word !!!!

[sparkieplug24]

ohsohappy24 DAYS 'TIL OUR BALCONY ohsohappy


What? whistlesmwhistlesm

there was me thinkin you where going on a ship and your not your going on a balcony whistlesm


PS Tricia when you where talking of coming I assumed you where bringing the kids happysm I now wish I was taking my niece with me

[Michelle T]

Just got an email from cruise kings and thats the price now for inside and balconies per person for our cruise happysm

Independence Quickie Bargain
Fantastic chance to try the greatest cruise ship to sail from Southampton in 2009 as well as having a bank holiday break


Independence of the Seas – 23rd May 2009 – Cork Short Cruise – 4nts
Southampton, Cobh (overnight), Southampton
Outside from £359pp
Balcony from £375pp
(for that little bit extra you may has well have a balcony!)
This offer is for new bookings only and cabin numbers cannot be allocated at time of booking.

Donna, is this based on 2 sharing? My sister in law would love to come along munchessm

No distance is too great if your going to see friendswhistlesm

bighug I agree bighug x