The Titanic All Over Again

Did you hear about this ship--out of Canada. They evacuated 100+ people before it sunk. Hit an iceberg!! That's the beauty of sailing to our ports. No chance of icebergs!!!

Lucky Ducks!!!

First off-----
For those of us starting the fun in Vegas, it is only 65 days from Thanksgiving Day. For those NOT joining us in Vegas, only 67 days from Thanksgiving. Are you getting as excited as I am???

We are the luckiest! I was just checking out RC's website. A big box came up about an important update. It was about a fuel surcharge. They are charging each passenger $5 per day for this fuel surcharge. What makes us so lucky, you ask? This starts on all cruises departing February 1 and after. We just squeaked by, saving ourselves a whopping $35 each. That should buy you girls a few margaritas, huh?

SKS

Tipping--not tipsy!

It's time to get serious!

I checked the RCCL site, and here's what you need to be saving for tips:

Stateroom attendant:
$3.50 a day per guest
Dining Room Waiter:
$3.50 a day per guest
Assistant Waiter:
$2.00 a day per guest
Headwaiter:
$.75 a day per guest

So, for our 7 night cruise--it is 7 nights, isn't it???--I'm thinking we need to come up with about $75 each. Is that right?

Anybody out there?

Check out the Vegas map below and then let me know how you'd feel about staying at the Mirage. A friend of mine says it's VERY NICE, and I got a good coupon on email for it the other day--I'm thinking around $160/night for the 3 of us to split. It's got some fun casinos w/in walking distance. Let me know what you think. I'd like to get it booked so I can quit worrying about it! Cruise Sistah sailing away!

Sail date's getting closer and closer!!!

Maxine!

Yeah, but WHO CARES?????

Check out the calendar!

Check out the countdown calendar. We're so much closer than we were a few months ago! I dream it'll live up to my expectations! SL