rollerdonna

Hmmmm Judson, very interesting, and thanks for posting that. I'll have James check his credit account and let you know... Meanwhile, I just posted a batch of pics over on the Daily Dock. It's too time consuming to do it again here, so you're welcome to go over there and check it out! donna

Hi Crazies,dinner was fun last night- I guess you can all figure out which one was James in the crowd - the white cast waving from the back row! Weare hanging around the lobby this morning, preparingto take the shuttle to the ship. Look out Connie, here we come! Donna & James

Well, another disaster has befallen us before we even get out of here..... We took the pets to the kennel this morning, and before I even got inside, the cat somehow bolted from her cage and ran off into the woods, hotly pursued by the dog. Of course the dog scared her even farther into the woods, and she disappeared. The kennel owner managed to collar the dog and safely put her in the kennel, but James and I spent almost an hour trekking through the woods and dense underbrush trying to catch the cat. At one point I had her and was trying to make my way back when she freaked and bolted from my arms again. Then she really disappeared. Her is a cat who NEVER shuts up, is ALWAYS meowing for something, but when you NEED her to meow so you can find her, she says NOTHING! WE finally had to give up, before James hurt himself climbing over fallen trees with only 1 arm for support, and before I poked an eye out on the branches. This was rough terrain! The kennel owner and his neighbours assured us they will keep a lookout for her, that it has happened in the past and that the animal always returns for food. Knowing her penchance for eating, I'm sure she will, but it sure was hard leaving, knowing we may never see her again. NOT a good way to start one's vacation.... donna

Well, my bags are packed, I'm ready to go.... Hmmm, that sounds familiar.... Yup, we're all ready! The little bags of surprises for you all are packed right on top so I don't forget them! All we have left to do is take the animals to the kennel tomorrow morning, settle them in, come home for lunch, put the bags in the car and enjoy a leisurely 2 hour drive to Halifax. I sure hope the weather improves for the drive, because today was just nasty with high winds and heavy rain and sleet, hail, and snow flurries in certain areas. I am going to be SO glad to get to the Caribbean for some warmth and sunshine! Are you all excited now? Only 2 more days left! Can't wait to meet all of you, and I hope I will remember names, or at least online screen names! I don't mind if you call me rollerdonna, or RD for short! But James is James, don't ever call him Jim! Seeya in Miami Crazies! oh yes, and don't forget to bubble wrap yourselves!! donna

Debbie, in regards to you toes and finger nails not matching - who cares? (I'll just laugh at you in the pool....) And as for photos, let me appoint myself Offiical Connie Photographer ( my nickname among family and friends is "Mad Flasher") Just remember, what happens on Connie, may not necessarily stay on Connie..... Unfortunately, those of you at home will have to wait till we get back because I don't have a laptop and therefore no means to post pics until I get home! By the way, I have a question. Does anyone know when and where we will have our little "Trinket Trade" as James calls it, the little inexpensive gifts that we're bringing to each other from our hometown - or whatever... I was wondering if I need to bring them to the Sunday night dinner, or are we having a special Cocktail Party or gathering somewhere onboard?

Debbie, in regards to you toes and finger nails not matching - who cares? (I'll just laugh at you in the pool....) And as for photos, let me appoint myself Offiical Connie Photographer ( my nickname among family and friends is "Mad Flasher") Just remember, what happens on Connie, may not necessarily stay on Connie..... Unfortunately, those of you at home will have to wait till we get back because I don't have a laptop and therefore no means to post pics until I get home! By the way, I have a question. Does anyone know when and where we will have our little "Trinket Trade" as James calls it, the little inexpensive gifts that we're bringing to each other from our hometown - or whatever... I was wondering if I need to bring them to the Sunday night dinner, or are we having a special Cocktail Party or gathering somewhere onboard?

In answer to Deb, I always do my own nails and I do a French manicure, never colour. Now I have a question for you Connie Cruisers: I see we have a downloadable Cruise Crazies Doorhang, but does anyone know if there is a downloadable plain ordinary Connie Goes Crazy Logo anywhere? I thought I saw one once, but can't find it anywhere and I need it for a project I'm making for the Connie Cruise! dodnna

About the bathrobes.... the couple created quite a stir amongst fellow diners when they made their appearance. I half expected the Maitre 'D to come running after them and escort them out, but he was later seen at their table having a friendly chat.....guess he didn't want to ruin his chances of a good tip.... I will say that they were obviously clean, groomed (her hair was done up as if she were dressed elegantly) and wearing jewelry and make-up, but just didn't take the time to change out of their Carnival-issued bathrobes. As they were a young couple, I assumed that perhaps they were on their honeymoon.... donna

To be honest, the "Elegant Night" photos were taken on the 2nd Elegant Night (I didn't have my camera with me for the 1st one!) The 2nd night followed the Mardi Gras Deck party the night before, so there were a lot of beads left over, which made their way to our tables as decorations for the 2nd Elegant Night. That's why we're all wearing beads! donna