had a blast.. nice meeting so many new women..got back and launched another rocket.. on the 14th... got the satellite within one nautical mile... take care all.. cathy

I am gonna say this risking sounding corny, but I mean it!  Knowing that such great people as you all exist in this world, makes the real world so much better!  I want to thank EVERY one of you for the great memories!!!

 

We only lost by 1 but we looked better and sounded better!!! lol  It was so much fun...

Glenda - I'm so glad I got to spend time with you and Marge and only wish you could both experience the same sort of freedom in your real world.

I was so lucky to spend quality time with BrAAty and NAF.  I love Canada and could live there - but only in the summer.  Imagine, I could live in the summertime all year round.  Seeing snow was sensational, you couldn't get the smile off my face.  It was great to meet DJ's kidz as well.

Hope everyone is well and not struggling too hard in the real world.

LMAO! Divine...you bet! Very contagious...even being on the other team I was Oi Oi Oi' ing along! I got to hear it a bit longer too...after the cruise Stumpy was with Braat in NF and then I got her for a week! it was GREAT! (see pics on myspace page http://www.myspace.com/not_a_freud    )

Was a blast to hang with you two and all the crew on the Observation deck for bun-darts! keep in touch! Have a great week all! MUAHS etc!

My mistake NAF.  Just chalk it up to old age or maybe it was the exuberance of the International Team that caused me to make the mistake.  You have to admit that the Aussie-Aussie-Aussie thing was contagious.

Glenda

Had to jump in quick with a correction...it was not the International Team that won at bun-darts..in fact it was the North Americans ...just wanting to correct for journalistic integrity ...NOT because I was on the winning team   Stumpy is still sleeping...we continue our adventure here today then I HAVE to take her back to fly out of Buffalo ...trying to think of a way to keep her here...kidnapping, maybe get a petition circulating or sumpin...she DID see snow...so that mission has been accomplished ...and she has eaten timbits, watched hockey games, drank Canadian beer, eaten poutine, played Caps Canadian version (and lost very handily I might add), worn a toque and mittens, made a snow angel (she needs remedial work in that department), froze her azz off, felt the Canuck heat too, walked on Canadian Shield, tasted maple butter, scored a hockey goal, played table hockey (Habs vs Leafs), and seen a myriad of black squirrels.  So onward for more Canadiana today.  Will catch all more later....had sooooo much fun and enjoyed meeting new galz and hangin with the 'old' gang! Thanks too to Jelenie for so much effort in getting her boat ready so we could play pre-cruise! MUAHS to all.  Not sure about a cruise next year...the gang are tossing around the idea of a resort ...or maybe booking a vacation (cheaper) en masse....but who knows eh?  ttfn

Deb and Judi,

Congrats on your Anniversary!  Thank you so much for the link to your pics.....I enjoyed them thoroughly and will be thinking about signing up for next years Caribbean cruise! Mar

Hi MarianneB,

Deb and I (Judi) are so sorry you had to miss the cruise.  For us it was a vacation of a lifetime.  Please feel free to see our photo album at:  http://www.olivia.com/Connect/members/jscarbo124.aspx

then scroll down to our photo album titled: Our Caribbean Cruise.

We were celebrating our 10th anniversary, and we had never been on a cruise before - much less an Olivia Cruise.  We LOVED every minute of it... and we hope these pictures cheer you up!

Judi, and Deb

GREAT, FANTASTIC, can words describe it???  Most beautiful water I have ever seen!!

Stumpy's team won the bum darts!!  It was really close.  Thursday's competition was tied after two rounds, so the championship was played on Saturday.  I will post some of my pictures later.  Jelene said she would set it up for us to post on snapfish. 

Put me down for "Unbelievable" too -- what an amazing time!  Best trip ever, [and I was in California & Hawaii 3 weeks before then for the kick-off of Melissa's tour with my bff Debby -- she's on the left, I'm on the right in my profile photo].

Judy and Olivia staff are amazing...all the events were fab ESPECIALLY white & pink night.  HollandAmerica fabulous ship...and Half Moon Cay?  Please...heaven on earth!!!

And I'm a rock chick so loved Heart from the front row...and now I'm REALLY rocking:  three days since the ship and still swaying....

Cheers! 

 

 

Can you say Olivia Seperation Anxiety?? YES YES YES .. I have that now.. I will be temporarily out of order to the rest of the world..lol I have never experienced an adventure as I did on this Olivia cruise.. There are not enough words in the world to express my journey.

After leaving the ship, I went thru Postpartum Cruise Blues..lol NOT fun I tell ya!! I want to live on the Olivia cruises and resorts.. is that possible? hehehe I am having the worst time getting back into the swing of life again.. For all you Veteran cruisers, I want to know your secrets to this delima..lol

Life use to be simple lol..now life has a whole new meaning.. OLIVIA CRUISES My wife and I are still in AWE from the whole experience.

The shows were fantastic ( I can't say enough about Heart) and the programs, well..what can I say but.. they rocked!! The food was awesome, the women company was the best ever...the off shore entertainment was incredible.. the weather was aboslutely perfect.. the Gods of weather were looking upon us with joy :)

My wife and I were not sure what to expect at first, it was our first cruise...not only were we pleasantly surprised, we were also absorbed in the energy of those who were first timers also as well as to those who have done a few Olivia cruises and resorts.

I have not come back to full circle yet...I'm sure I'm not the only one experiencing this either..lol I miss all your smiling faces!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We look forward to the next one :)

Annie and Sue (oregon)

 

Lori and I are back at work and hating it.  We have already booked for the Funraiser next year.  We will post our pictures this week (the ones that are postable wink wink).  We had a blast but were a little disappointed we didn't get to meet everyone we met on line in person.  Will post more later....Gotta get back to work....Jayne

OMG

 where are my dive buddies?

 s2m@mindspring.com

Good Evening Ladies of Olivia!   I really miss those announcements.  Always with the announcements...because that's what we do!  LOL

This was our first Olivia cruise and we had an absolute blast!  Can't believe we're back home already, back to the cold rainy weather (at least here in Baltimore it is).  My tan is already fading and I have to go back to work tomorrow.  I'm still rocking a bit too...had to hold on to the side of the shower this morning...very strange feeling.

Judy wasn't kidding when she said it was going to be a real shocker coming back to "reality".  When we got the airport, I automatically went to hold Kim's hand and of course, got strange looks from passersby....If only the whole world was like an Olivia cruise!  Very sad but can't wait to go on another trip!

Hope everyone made/makes it home safe!!!