Monday's Happenings

Today started off early....Roger, Shelia and Kim were all up by 3 a.m.  Roger and I went exploring the ship to find all of the activity zones.  It was so quiet at that time.  Only us and the cleaning crew were out.  We went up to the Lido deck to get a cup of coffee and walk around the top deck.  The ship was cruising at 20 knots and the winds were 25 knots.  It was so windy I thought I was going to get blown off of the deck.  The wind was so strong it was blowing the coffee out of my cup....what a hoot!!  We are having a great time.

We all went shopping on Rodeo Drive today.  What fun.
 
Kim decided that she was going to lay out in the sun today.  She had a blast "people watching" on the Lido deck.  She tried to work out in the gym this morning but with the winds rocking our ship it was not cooperating with her on the equipment.  She finally gave up and found a rocking chair on deck to sit in.  What a girl!!

Tonight was our first formal night.  We had a wonderful dinner tonight.  Roger, Kim and Anita had lobster and shrimp.  Roger and Anita had cherries jubilee.  Kim had pineapple sherbert with her frozen marguarita's.  Shelia had prime rib and orange sherbert.  Our waiter Edsel has been wonderful.

We had the balcony wall between our rooms opened today so now we have an extra long balcony so we can all sit out on the balcony together........all except Anita who will come out but not look over the edge.  The Sunrises and Sunsets have been gorgeous.

Tomorrow is our first port of call.  Grand Caymans, Cayman Islands.  Kim, Roger and Shelia will be leaving the ship at 8 a.m. to go swim with the dolphins and stingrays.  Then maybe some shopping before we return to the ship.  Anita decided that she did not want to swim with the dolphins so she has booked a motorcoach tour of the island and some shopping.  She is having a blast.

Camera battery is dead now, so after I get it charged I will post pictures of today.  Kim is leaving to go try again to workout in the gym........I think she is really sneaking up to the top deck....he he he he he.  Until later...........Shelia

Sunday--We Sail Away

Today started off at our hotel with a wonderful breakfast.  Then packing for our trip to the port.  We took a taxi to the Port of Tampa to catch our ship, The Carnival Legend.

Once on the ship we found our Balcony Rooms.  We have a beautiful view of the ocean.  We were greeted in our rooms with a beautiful tray of chocolate covered strawberries.  Wonderful!

Below is Kim at our first event, a mandatory safety briefing at our Muster station.

Then more waiting for everyone to get the muster lecture.

Here is Shelia, Kim and Anita just waiting for the ship to set sail.  It is a gorgeous day with a light breeze blowing.

 Here is Kim and Anita enjoying a few drinks up on the deck.

 A beautiful sunset from our private dinning table at dinner tonight.

The girls have passed the "muster station" and ready to sail

Roger and Shelia enjoying the views.

Dinner Sunday Night

Now we are off to the Follies featuring the Comic Teaser of Lewis Nixon & Jim Brick with live music by Steve Legend and the Legend Showband.  We are also seeing the Legend Dancers and hearing LJ and Brent sing. 
Then it is off to bed and some well earned rest.  Tomorrow is a day at sea and Kim has already staked out the gym for a workout in the morning.
Shelia

Exploring Tampa Bay

We decided to start our exploring by walking from our hotel toward the bay.  We walked through Scarborough Park.  It was beautiful.

 Kimmer!!!

 Shelia, Kim and Anita walking down the boulevard.....and no we are not street walking!

 Shelia and her honey Roger with Tampa Bay in the background.

 Anita,Kim and Shelia

 Now you're talking.......IT'S MARGUARITA TIME!!

 Winding down at the beach...........the marguarita is kicking in now.  We had a wonderful dinner while watching jet skiers off the beach.  Roger and Shelia shared a Filet Cobb Salad with a champagne viniagrette and grilled shrimp with lemon aioli.  Anita and Kim shared the same dishes.  They were wonderful.  And of course the marguaritta's were also.

 Back at our hotel Kim decides to work out for a few minutes in the fittness room.

Now off to our rooms to unwind and prepare for our departure tomorrow on Carnival Cruise Line.  A quick workout in the morning, breakfast and then we are off to the port.
Shelia

We've Arrived In Tampa

We left at 4 a.m this morning to drive to Tampa Florida.  It has been a good trip without a lot of traffic problems.  We arrived at our hotel in Tampa at 3:15 p.m. and it is beautiful here.  85 degrees and gorgeous!!  Kim and Anita have done great so far, a real couple of characters.  This is really going to be a great trip.  We are unloading at the hotel and plan on doing some exploring of Tampa and finding a cool place for dinner.

Here is a picture of The Back Seat Girls on the drive down.  Lots of laughs.  We'll post more later after our exploring.

Shelia

Just A Few Hours Until We Are Headed South

Carnival Legend HERE WE COME!!

Just a few hours until we are headed south with Kim for her wonderful adventure. 

Lots of last minute things to get done today before we can head out.  Kim is getting a treatment and meeting with her doctor today.  We're all praying for lots of good news.

Roger and I are packed, Anita is almost packed and Kim is in the process of packing.  Keep us all in your prayers while we travel through this adventure.  Lots of fun and laughter coming!!
Shelia

Happy Valentine's Day

This should be our mantra for this year.  We need to spend more time doing the things that give your heart pleasure.  

And the Bee girls have to get their own Valentine heart also.

  

 And of course I must include the love of my life.  The person who makes my heart sing everyday.  My wonderful husband Roger.  Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day!  Only 5 more days until we really celebrate Valentine's on our cruise.

Don't forget to get some quilting in today.  Tonight is our quilt guild meeting and I hope to be able to get there before the speaker starts.  It's hard to manage since I work till 7pm.  But hopefully I will get to see some of the girls tonight.  Until then........

Happy Quilting

Shelia