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Good day :) My question is how do you pick a great travel agent? I know this is a funny question but I never use them. We like doing everything ourselves but I don't know if we should in this case. I doubt I would be able to get the deals they would get. What do you guys think?

I was thinking it probably is Houston but do they have some kind of shuttle from there to the ship?

Thanks GottaCruz :grin: I know what you mean about the bike. It is so hard for me to get off my butt during the winter time. All I want to do is be a veggie. But I am trying really hard not to. I'm actually going to look into joining a morning mall walking group. Something I swore I would never do. Now if only my two and a 1/2 year old will be as excited lol.

Oh my, that sure is a lot of posts. I don't know if I will ever get that many, I guess we will have to see. So how is your upgrade, I want to have a review you know. :wink:

We are warming up here in the Greater Chicago Area. It is 36 degrees right now and suppose to go down to 22 degrees - I'll take that. Anything below zero the rest of you can have lol. Donna

OMG DaCruzNut lol that is sooooooooooooo mean. Shame Shame on you. Wish all weight would be so easy to lose. Donna

way to go gogetter :) I lost 8 lbs in the last 9 days on the South Beach Diet. I was shocked. Of course it can't keep going like that but I'm still happy. One more week of low low carbs then I get to go up to low carbs lol. Donna

I think we all need to be thinking warm thoughts.......................................Is it working yet - nope lol

Keith and Rita - Happy Anniversary - My wish for you is many fun, happy, healthy years together. What a great way to spend your special day. Maybe I can get my husband to take me on our 25th :grin:

I'm new to the group. Checking past posts and reviews ect. Right about now would be a really good time to go on a cruise. I'm freezing my buns off lol. But I have to wait until the end of this year :cry: But hey, I can dream about how nice it will be sitting in the sun catching some rays :cool: Anyone else around here. I live outside of Chicago. Donna

I was looking at Carnival's website. I see that they have programs for the 12-15 year olds but what about the 16-17 year olds? I have read ship reviews but I haven't seen anyone talk about this. My son is going to be 17 at the time we are planning to go. Donna

Thanks Chillhouse and DaCruzNut for your advice and warm welcomes. Chillhouse - by picky I mean that while I am on vacation I like my surroundings to be pleasant. It doesn't have to be five stars perfect. I just want my room very clean and upkept. Also the employee's has to be friendly and helpful. No matter where I go, if the establishment shows pride in the surroundings and treats their employee's good - it is going to show. It drives me nuts when you pay a lot of money to go somewhere and it looks like it is run down. Then to try and figure out which cruise would be right for my family. We know that we I want to go to the western C. but that is about it. I want to relax but I know my kids are going to want to be on the go. The ship has to have enough programs to keep them busy. Call it silly but I have been dreaming about going on a cruise since I was a little girl. Yes because of the Love Boat lol. Why has it taken me so long? I love Walt Disney World, it is hard to stay away :grin:

Hi guys, I'm new here :grin: I am trying to get information to make this decision a little easier. But the more I read the more my head starts to hurt lol. So how do you do it? How do you choose which cruise line to go on and which ship? Since it is my families first, I am really picky. My husband and I are both in our late 30's and 3 kids. At the time of the cruise they will be 17, 15 and 3 1/2 (can we say oops lol). I was looking at Carnival and then someone said no, look into RCI. I just want to go on a trip that will make everyone happy. Is this possible? Any advice you guys can give me would be great, Donna