Thread: Star Princess; 10/29/2010; Mediterranean

Originally Posted by *Lars*

the palace is open. I would really like to see that. I hope they dont change the opening times or dates.
As for steak tartar - YES!! but not made with horse meat

Agreed on the Palace I would email them, but they would think I'm nuts asking if they'll be open in October 2010

Well if it's horse meat, I'll make the sound effects for you during lunch

Yes you did drink too much gin and tonic, but not as much as Robin and Jack when they spent dinner in the bar that night

Ok, so my heart rate is down My BP is still a little high, just the top number and not too bad, 147/77 (my body is liking 7's ) The Dr didn't adjust my meds since I've only been on the one medication for 3 weeks and it could take some time for it to correct everything and I'll be seeing the specialist June 9th and when he takes the BP, if it's still high we'll work on that.

Funny story on the house showing. They were supposed to come between 5pm and 6pm, so Mike took Diva to MIL's and I met him there since I was done my appt at 5:15pm. We came home around 6:10 and were sitting on the couch, both of us almost falling asleep since it's been such a busy day. Well Mike actually did fall asleep but I was still awake. At 7pm there was a knock on the door...it was a woman telling me she was very late for the showing! She wasn't kidding! 2 hours late Anyway, we sat outside while the people walked through the house They said the house was beautiful. After they left Mike said they seemed to like the house, I said, yeah but talk is cheap, so I'm thinking like Cuba Gooding, Jr. in Jerry Maguire "Show me the Money"

Who knows if anything will happen from it

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You are such a wonderful SIL That was very nice of you to get something, especially jewelry for MIL! When does she return to Cuba?

You're right....just where is Robin and Linda??? We have to know what's going on with them and tell them about our plans darnit!

Originally Posted by *Lars*

I did mention the cruise to Mary Jane and Mieke (those are the 2 we hooked up with before the Legend of the seas cruise last year)
She said its a bit far out to say anything but they both wants to try Princess, they both want to go to Greece and Turkey and MJ said; Maybe!!! which ofcourse means most likely, probably, YES I hope they will come along also, they are so much fun. You will love them

Oh that would be great I remember your review of the Legend and it seemed like you had a great time with them. Tell them to stop by here, maybe we can convince them to go!

My planning and research is all over the place I guess since I know we've got time I'm reading a little bit about everywhere. I'll have to do a rough draft of an itinerary soon, just with days of the week so we can make sure things aren't closed on certain days. I better get on it, time's a wasting

My musts for Rome are the Vatican and Pantheon. We didn't make it there, so I'm planning a day for those. I haven't figured out yet what else we're going to do in Rome. I loved the Colosseum and Forum, but since we've done those, I don't think it would be worth it a second time so soon. I'll have to see if there is anything that T wants to do too We can probably get Roma Passes this time with 2 days (maybe 3) in Rome pre-cruise. I need to look on the calendar; I'm sure we could fill 3 days, but we're going to be away a long time with 2 pre and if we stay 2 post. Venice was T's favorite port, so I think she'd like to stay for 2...I'll have to ask her. Poor T, she said she could go in 2010 and I'm going to be bugging her for 17 months!

Were we thinking train to Civitavecchia or transfers? I am going to try to pack lighter for this cruise. I never wore a lot of the clothes I brought so I could probably get away with one medium suitcase and a smaller carry-on. You may be seeing the same gowns/dresses on me The one packed great Does Princess has self laundry facilities? Do they also have a send-out laundry? I'm on vacation so someone else can do my wash, unless I have to do it

Originally Posted by ziggysun

Agreed on the Palace I would email them, but they would think I'm nuts asking if they'll be open in October 2010

Well if it's horse meat, I'll make the sound effects for you during lunch

well, now that you said that I have to order a steak tartar because I know I will get the sound effects anyway

Originally Posted by ziggysun

Yes you did drink too much gin and tonic, but not as much as Robin and Jack when they spent dinner in the bar that night

Ok, so my heart rate is down My BP is still a little high, just the top number and not too bad, 147/77 (my body is liking 7's ) The Dr didn't adjust my meds since I've only been on the one medication for 3 weeks and it could take some time for it to correct everything and I'll be seeing the specialist June 9th and when he takes the BP, if it's still high we'll work on that.

Funny story on the house showing. They were supposed to come between 5pm and 6pm, so Mike took Diva to MIL's and I met him there since I was done my appt at 5:15pm. We came home around 6:10 and were sitting on the couch, both of us almost falling asleep since it's been such a busy day. Well Mike actually did fall asleep but I was still awake. At 7pm there was a knock on the door...it was a woman telling me she was very late for the showing! She wasn't kidding! 2 hours late Anyway, we sat outside while the people walked through the house They said the house was beautiful. After they left Mike said they seemed to like the house, I said, yeah but talk is cheap, so I'm thinking like Cuba Gooding, Jr. in Jerry Maguire "Show me the Money"

Who knows if anything will happen from it

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You are such a wonderful SIL That was very nice of you to get something, especially jewelry for MIL! When does she return to Cuba?

You're right....just where is Robin and Linda??? We have to know what's going on with them and tell them about our plans darnit!

Great news on your heart rateI wish I had your Bp numbers. Wanna trade?
oh oh, Jack and Robins liquid dinner I still remember talking to her in the Yacht Club.

If viewers walk away liking the house thats a good thing. They are thinking about the house and putting in the offer. They will show you the money very soon

MIL is staying until around May 20. Then she goes to Madrid until her flight May 26.

I talked to Robin yesterday on Skype. I did mention the cruise and she seemed interested. I told her to head over here for more details OK, I told her the itinerary and she loved it

Originally Posted by ziggysun

My planning and research is all over the place I guess since I know we've got time I'm reading a little bit about everywhere. I'll have to do a rough draft of an itinerary soon, just with days of the week so we can make sure things aren't closed on certain days. I better get on it, time's a wasting

My musts for Rome are the Vatican and Pantheon. We didn't make it there, so I'm planning a day for those. I haven't figured out yet what else we're going to do in Rome. I loved the Colosseum and Forum, but since we've done those, I don't think it would be worth it a second time so soon. I'll have to see if there is anything that T wants to do too We can probably get Roma Passes this time with 2 days (maybe 3) in Rome pre-cruise. I need to look on the calendar; I'm sure we could fill 3 days, but we're going to be away a long time with 2 pre and if we stay 2 post. Venice was T's favorite port, so I think she'd like to stay for 2...I'll have to ask her. Poor T, she said she could go in 2010 and I'm going to be bugging her for 17 months!

Were we thinking train to Civitavecchia or transfers? I am going to try to pack lighter for this cruise. I never wore a lot of the clothes I brought so I could probably get away with one medium suitcase and a smaller carry-on. You may be seeing the same gowns/dresses on me The one packed great Does Princess has self laundry facilities? Do they also have a send-out laundry? I'm on vacation so someone else can do my wash, unless I have to do it

In Rome dont forget the Villa Borghese!!!! A must lots of art. I would go back there. I dont mind to go back to any other place we have visited before either Love, love, love the place.
As for transfer I think it would depend on how many are coming along (??)
A private transfer is by far the most comfortable but the train is cheaper but it means dragging suitcases around.
In Venice I want to try to make it to some of the islands this time and do some of the walks which we didnt do last time.

I know the planning is a bit all over at the moment, its still 17 months into the future and we are thinking about other trips before that also

I hope MJ and Mieke is booking also. They are in the middle of planning they May 31 Voyager of the seas cruise.

I hope everyone I asked will say yes.
If they do the passenger list will look like this:
1: Judy and Theresa
2: Arnaldo and Lars
3: Katie
4: MJ and Mieke
5: Robin and Jack
6: Linda and Art

and I know more will join in also. I checked over at the Dark Side but no Roll Call there yet so no one to lasso over

We should ask Tina also

Originally Posted by *Lars*

We should ask Tina also

and Hanna better say yes You hear me girl

I forgot to say, Yes, there are self service landries onboard.
I aslo doubt very much I would use them nor the iron.
Imagine spending precious time doing laundry and ironing on a cruise
A (bad) thought, I could do laundry and then send if for pressing only???....naaah, who am I kidding cant see that happening either