theloglady:

Jackie, I don't know if we will talk again before we meet up with you on Sunday, so I wanted to say Bon Voyage!  We hope you have a safe trip to Orlando and enjoy your time there.  We can't wait to meet you both!  I CAN'T WAIT!!!  I CAN'T BELIEVE IT IS ALMOST TIME TO BOARD THE SHIP!!!  WOO HOO!!!!

forrobin:

Hey Loglady, yes I do want to meet up with you......its almost like I have to meet you all--we've corresponded  :-).    I am planning on going on that excursion:  River Wallace???.  Anyway, can't wait to meet you all if I can find the place on the big ship.

Forrobin,

LOL!  I totally agree with Luv2Vacay, we are all going to be looking like tourists trying to find the bar!  I will probably be walking around with a map trying to find the place!

I found this website that gives you maps and locations of everything on the ship:  http://www.unofficialcarnivalwiki.com/wiki/Carnival_Glory.  It looks like the On the Green Sports Bar is on the Promenade Deck, which appears to be a happenin' deck with a lot of bars including the piano bar, the "kid club" called Club 02, the arcade, shops, the nightclub/disco, the casino, and the coffee and sushi bar. 

I'm excited that you all decided to go on the tour!  Can't wait to meet you on Sunday!

Susan904,

No problem.  Oliver responds to his emails quickly and is super nice!  I figured it was better to go to the source (the manager)!  I hope you have a great time!  It does look like fun!  We can't wait!

TWO MORE DAYS!!!  Does everyone have their bags packed and are on their way to Port Canaveral?  I feel like I'm talking to myself. (heehee)  If there is anyone out there, can I get a "Woot Woot!" or a "Woo hoo" to celebrate that we only have 2 days left!  WOOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!

"Woot Woot!!!!!"    2 days left and I still need to PACK!!!!!

theloglady:

Ladzen wrote: 

 1. Does anyone know if we will be to far out to sea the shuttle when it launches?

Ladzen, I am not a space shuttle expert, but I do know that Space Shuttle Endeavour is supposed to launch at 7:39 on July 11, 2009 and we leave port at 4.  I'm guessing that we are going to be pretty far away and we probably won't get to see it launch.  I wish the launch would have occured closer to our embarkation.   

theloglady is right on timing (assuming the launch isn't rained out).  I am told the ship typically sails at 15-25 mph, so if we leave promptly we would be roughly 60-80 miles away at the time of launch.  The launch is before sunset, so I don't know how far away it will be visible.

I think we should ALL tell everyone we can find as soon as we get onboard that we want to ask the captain to go to the minimum distance required by NASA and then stay there so we can see the launch.  We have 40+ hours to get to Cozumel; I don't know anything about this, but I somehow doubt a 4-hour delay will make any difference.  If you agree, please tell all ships' personnel that you want to stay near the port and watch the launch!  And spread the word to everyone else.

At that distance, you should be able to see it. It depends on the trajectory and your position in relation to it. It will look like a matchhead of light followed by a large contrail and should be visible for several minutes. And it's a lot bigger than you might think! At that distance you may still be able to see the solid rocket boosters separate preparatory to falling into the sea. You won't be able to see them very long - a few seconds. After throttle up, the brilliant matchhead dims but you can still see the dot of light. It's faster than you think as it moves across the horizon.

I hope it's a go for you. I've seen several hundred launches of many different rockets and each one gives you a thrill but nothing is like the shuttle at dusk...beautiful!

Suzie...missing living in Florida right about now...I could see all the launches from my front yard, 60 miles from KSC.

Susan904,  I know!  I was busy packing yesterday too!  So, that's where everyone is...

I still have to finish today, but one more day left!    WOW!  I know I will be back tomorrow morning give a Bon Voyage salute to my July 11 crew!

Alan L & Suzie, Thank you for your comments and insight.  They are saying on the Central Florida news that (as you suggested Alan) it may not launch tomorrow because of the rain clouds in the sky.  It is a 40% chance right now.  It would be super awesome to see the launch from the ship though!

theloglady:

TWO MORE DAYS!!!  Does everyone have their bags packed and are on their way to Port Canaveral?  I feel like I'm talking to myself. (heehee)  If there is anyone out there, can I get a "Woot Woot!" or a "Woo hoo" to celebrate that we only have 2 days left!  WOOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!

I see... vacation has officially started for you!  NICE!!!  I like Universal more than Disney (because we don't have any kids).  Mummy Returns is pretty awesome!  I like the fire part!  I need to buy a poncho for the cruise (just in case).  Thanks for the reminder!  Sounds awesome...are you going to see the IMAX movie at Festival Bay on I-Drive?  I know you said that you were going to do Ripley's Believe It or Not and that is on I-Drive.  ONLY ONE FULL DAY LEFT!!!!  You need to tell me all about Cirque De Soleil when we meet!  It sounds amazing, and we've never done it!

As promised...here's a last "shot out" to my July 11 peeps!  I'm on my way to the port!  In a few hours, I will be "on a boat" like The Lonely Island!   See you soon!  Bon Voyage to us!!!!

Hey Forrobin (Jackie = Luv2Vacay or Jacci),

What is up?  Forrobin, you told me to keep in touch!  Here I am!!!  Can I get a Woohoo for the July 11 cruisers!  Go us! 

Let me know if you start a new thread about our vacation to share with others.  I will share.  We had an awesome time!  Let me know about your trip!

 This cruise was the greatest. I had so much fun!