It rained, and poured
Oh man, did it rain.
Today is Tuesday, I think, although I've adapted to this whole "no schedule" thing so beautifully that it's frightening. We awoke to rain - late, too, as I agreed (foolishly) to go to Karaoke with The Hubster last night after dinner. His "just one song" turned into 3, and if you know anything about Karaoke, you KNOW that takes all night. My worried that I wouldn't be able to sleep with the amazing snoring machine were for naught, as the earplugs I brought worked beautifully.
But when we woke, it was raining, with brief crashes of thunder and occasional lightning. After a quick breakfast, we went to the running track and ran in the wind. Why? Cuz I'm stupid. One side of the track the wind was behind you, and it increased your speed like nothing I've ever seen. I've got pictures of me almost vertical in the wind - I'll download them in the next day or so and share.
There was no laying out by the pool to be had, but I did get a temporary tattoo, again I'll share the pic later. We should be in port tomorrow. I did find out that I can't drink as much as I once could - oh, the headache I've had today! I wish that all of you could be here, as I think we all deserve drinks, warm chocolate cake, temperatures over 70 and poolside wait service.
Tonight is formal night, and I'm almost over my alloted 10 minutes for the day. One hour is $24, and I've split it over the six days. I'm not crazy, as some of you have commented, but addicted. Seriously addicted to the Internet. And my coffee - on a ship like this, I wasn't able to get coffee as good as I do every morning.
I wish I could take all of you with me - what a great time that would be! Which bloggers would you take on a cruise with you, if you could? Or, really not just bloggers, but anyone?
I was asked about the passport - yes, it did come, but we had to call a CONGRESSMAN to get it, and it was FedEx'ed to us the NEXT day. Aggravation, thy name is mine. But, we got it and that's all that counts, right?
Hooray for you on your wonderful cruise! Enjoy it all, as it will be over so soon.
Posted by: Paige | February 27, 2007 at 07:27 PM
Yay for having fun! Sing on Karaoke girl and enjoy.
Posted by: Tracey | February 27, 2007 at 07:28 PM
Glad you finally received your passport, even though it tooks so much trouble!
Sounds like you're having a wonderful time. Try one of those fru-fru umbrella drinks for me. Above all else, ENJOY!
Posted by: Brandy | February 27, 2007 at 07:29 PM
Ooh, I think you, Chris, and Susan would be a nice place to start. And my knitty friends, for sure. And Jessica (from Kerflop). And Jurgen Nation Stacy! Oh man, can I just bring everyone?
Posted by: Annika | February 27, 2007 at 10:19 PM
OH, I wish you could call my congressman and squeeze me in to the suitcase and take me with you. But since you can't (you can't, right?) have a drink for me. Enjoy! (And I'm totally living vicariously through you now...)
Posted by: Mrs. Flinger | February 27, 2007 at 10:24 PM
Hooray for you - glad you are making the most of it!
A cruise? With bloggers? Wow, it'd take me an hour to type up how many people I'd like to go on a cruise with, bloggers and "real" lifers. That would rock. Maybe we should suggest that venue for next years' blogger?
Posted by: FishyGirl | February 28, 2007 at 02:57 PM
Ohhhhh I don't know how you can stand it! I'm not a cruise type person because I'm TERRIBLY claustrophobic. I hope you're having fun!
Posted by: Kristi | February 28, 2007 at 03:13 PM
sheesh, I meant Blogher. Brain isn't functioning too well this afternoon.
Posted by: FishyGirl | February 28, 2007 at 03:21 PM