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UberBroncoMan · 06-17-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BigPlayShay

Any chance we can get a picture from Tommy Lee Jones' perspective?

I **** you not this picture could become a huge hit in the internet.

Think of it.

Have you been TLJ'ed?

People will photoshop Tommy Lee Jones in that pose... looking at people in awkward positions.

Epic.

cutthemdown · 06-17-2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheReverend

We're massive drinkers...

Do people think 2k will be enough for booze and excursions?

3?

take the absolute most you can afford to spend and then go 4 it.

Bring sanitary wipes and do your whole room upon arrival just to make yourself feel better.

Then hope that enough alcohol is a innoculation for swine flu.

Also don't fall over board.

BigPlayShay · 06-17-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UberBroncoMan

I **** you not this picture could become a huge hit in the internet.

Think of it.

Have you been TLJ'ed?

People will photoshop Tommy Lee Jones in that pose... looking at people in awkward positions.

Epic.

I always feel like somebody's watching meeeeeee

Hotrod · 06-18-2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheReverend

Bump.

Time's getting closer.

Thinking about setting up from recommendations:

Sting Ray city at Caymans

Roatan blank at the moment

Belize zip line and tubing

Cozumel getting loaded

Things missing I'd like to do:
Snorkel with sharks
Swim with dolphins

Recommendations?

I dont know about anyone else but we "swam" with dolphins on our trip and IMHO it sucked balls. The ex seemed to think it was cool so maybe your woman would like it.

Hotrod · 06-18-2009, 08:07 AM

If you get a chance to check out this **** called "rum punch" dont pass it up. **** we had was like 50000 proof

SureShot · 06-18-2009, 08:22 AM

How one could go to the Caribbean and not go Bonefishing is beyond me, but I dont know how much time you will be spending there. If there is time I would ditch the chick and wet a line for the day.

Beantown Bronco · 06-18-2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BroncoBuff

Funny ... she doesn't look like a "massive drinker."

She said yes to a cruise with Rev. That tells me all I need to know.

vancejohnson82 · 06-18-2009, 08:33 AM

ok, serious question about a cruise

I'm going in November on a Thursday - Monday cruise for a family reunion

HOW THE HELL DO I GET UPDATES ON THE GAME!?!??

or does it just not happen?

Hotrod · 06-18-2009, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vancejohnson82

ok, serious question about a cruise

I'm going in November on a Thursday - Monday cruise for a family reunion

HOW THE HELL DO I GET UPDATES ON THE GAME!?!??

or does it just not happen?

cell phone. Most ships have service available.

Hotrod · 06-18-2009, 08:38 AM

Oh **** Hey REV

Make sure you contact any of your credit card companys that you may use on the trip.....including your bank and let them know your travel plans.

If you dont your cards will/may get rejected.

bronclvr · 06-18-2009, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vancejohnson82

HOW THE HELL DO I GET UPDATES ON THE GAME!?!??

The TV in our room had Denver channels on it! I don't know why, but the Cruise Director said that some Lady came up to her really happy and said "I think it's wonderful that the Cruise Line puts everyone's Home Channel on there in-room TV"

TheReverend · 06-18-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Cap'n Snuggie

Oh **** Hey REV

Make sure you contact any of your credit card companys that you may use on the trip.....including your bank and let them know your travel plans.

If you dont your cards will/may get rejected.

Thanks man. That's definitely in the realm of possibility! I'll call when I get back from AZ.

titan · 06-18-2009, 10:22 AM

My wife and I own a small travel agency and we've been on lots of cruises (21 cruises since 2000) - some suggestions:

At Cozumel if you just want to get loaded check out Paradise Beach:

http://www.paradise-beach-cozumel.com/

They have good food, beach side bar, and it's about a 15 to 20 minute taxi ride from port.

Shore excursions - check out independent shore excursions in addition to ones offered by the cruise line. The independent excursions are often just as good if not better, may cost less, and you are with a smaller group. One website we like for independent excursions:

http://www.shoretrips.com

Dining - Your food in the main dining room and the buffet is included in the cost of the cruise. If you want a special romantic dinner for two one night make a reservation at Scarlett's Supper Club. There's an extra charge ($15 or $20 per person) but we thought it was worth it (we ate at Carnival's Supper Club on another ship, the Carnival Liberty, and it was the best meal we had all week, plus we had a table for 2)

Generally the food I've had on my past Carnival cruises has been good. If you don't want to dress up for formal night eating at the buffet in casual clothes is a good option. We usually dress up for one formal night, take pictures, and on the 2nd formal night stay in our shorts and eat at the buffet.

Internet access: many ships do have cell phone access but they also charge INTERNATIONAL ROAMING. I made a call to our sons on from a cruise ship sailing just off of the California coast in February and I was surprised when I got home that it was at the International rate. What I try to do instead is buy an internet package (they'll sell a block of minutes) and keep in touch with people back home by email.

ID's: Very important that you bring the right id to get on the ship. Passports are recommended. For a cruise roundtrip from Miami a driver's license and certified birth certificate is ok, too. You won't get on the ship just with a driver's license.

Have a great time! I am a convert to cruising myself - I never thought I'd like one but gave it a try with my family in 2000. I became hooked, in 2002 became a travel agent, and now I selling cruises is a big part of our business. Our next cruise is on Royal Caribbean's new Oasis of the Seas in November - a huge new ship that will have ziplining, outdoor aquatic theatre, and more - we are excited for that!

vancejohnson82 · 06-18-2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by titan

My wife and I own a small travel agency and we've been on lots of cruises (21 cruises since 2000) - some suggestions:

At Cozumel if you just want to get loaded check out Paradise Beach:

http://www.paradise-beach-cozumel.com/

They have good food, beach side bar, and it's about a 15 to 20 minute taxi ride from port.

Shore excursions - check out independent shore excursions in addition to ones offered by the cruise line. The independent excursions are often just as good if not better, may cost less, and you are with a smaller group. One website we like for independent excursions:

http://www.shoretrips.com

Dining - Your food in the main dining room and the buffet is included in the cost of the cruise. If you want a special romantic dinner for two one night make a reservation at Scarlett's Supper Club. There's an extra charge ($15 or $20 per person) but we thought it was worth it (we ate at Carnival's Supper Club on another ship, the Carnival Liberty, and it was the best meal we had all week, plus we had a table for 2)

Generally the food I've had on my past Carnival cruises has been good. If you don't want to dress up for formal night eating at the buffet in casual clothes is a good option. We usually dress up for one formal night, take pictures, and on the 2nd formal night stay in our shorts and eat at the buffet.

Internet access: many ships do have cell phone access but they also charge INTERNATIONAL ROAMING. I made a call to our sons on from a cruise ship sailing just off of the California coast in February and I was surprised when I got home that it was at the International rate. What I try to do instead is buy an internet package (they'll sell a block of minutes) and keep in touch with people back home by email.

ID's: Very important that you bring the right id to get on the ship. Passports are recommended. For a cruise roundtrip from Miami a driver's license and certified birth certificate is ok, too. You won't get on the ship just with a driver's license.

Have a great time! I am a convert to cruising myself - I never thought I'd like one but gave it a try with my family in 2000. I became hooked, in 2002 became a travel agent, and now I selling cruises is a big part of our business. Our next cruise is on Royal Caribbean's new Oasis of the Seas in November - a huge new ship that will have ziplining, outdoor aquatic theatre, and more - we are excited for that!

Titan,

What kind of a cruise could I get out of New York for less than a grand all inclusive??

ghwk · 06-18-2009, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cap'n Snuggie

Dortohs cruise tip of the day.

First day this little bar runner dude catches me on the deck and asks if I wanted anything. I ordered a bucket of beers and when he brought them I handed little dude something like 30 bucks. Best investment of the whole cruise. Little pedro was never far away when my glass would run dry. I ran into that little ****er everywhere the rest of the trip. Mr. Dortoh Mr. Dortoh you need drinks yes.

If you have the funds knock out a hot rock massage......that is the **** but apparently they dont have a happy ending on the menu.

Did you really make him call you "Mr. Dortoh?"

Hotrod · 06-18-2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghwk

Did you really make him call you "Mr. Dortoh?"

Well I most certainly would not let him call me by anything but my name

ghwk · 06-18-2009, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroncoBuff

Funny ... she doesn't look like a "massive drinker."

She's going with the Rev, how ELSE do you think she is going to get through this?

ghwk · 06-18-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheReverend

Bump.

Time's getting closer.

Thinking about setting up from recommendations:

Sting Ray city at Caymans

Roatan blank at the moment

Belize zip line and tubing

Cozumel getting loaded

Things missing I'd like to do:
Snorkel with sharks
Swim with dolphins

Recommendations?

Try the "Chum with the sharks" tour. I hear it's a real adrenalin rush. Lots of release forms to fill out though.

Pony Boy · 06-18-2009, 12:44 PM

Call your cell phone company and google advice about the ship you are taking before you go. Cell phone users on Alaskan cruises that don't make arrangments in advance get charged 2.50 per minute and that's even for unanswered calls that go to thier phone. Avoid the big surprise when you get home. My advice is to turn off the cell phone and use the available internet service on the ship. I was thinking about using one of those "magic jacks", does anyone know if they really work?

TheReverend · 07-18-2009, 09:37 AM

Heading out in about an hour. See ya guys.

SouthStndJunkie · 07-18-2009, 09:45 AM

Have a great time.

Miss I. · 07-18-2009, 10:19 AM

HAve fun Rev. I enjoyed my Baltic Cruise last week. I don't know about Carnival, but NCL had had sanitizer all over the boat for the swine flu thing. Alcohol ran about $8.00 each drink, beer was about $6 for the cheaper domestics. I am not a heavy drinker and I still managed to spend about $350 on alcohol. That was 2 or 3 drinks a day (about $20 each time and they auto tipped on the bill 18% everytime)

Have fun.

TheReverend · 07-26-2009, 09:48 AM

Back in Miami. She needed to hit the internet center so thought I'd pop in and say hi. I'll provide some pics when I go home in a couple days. Hope you're all doing good.

SouthStndJunkie · 07-26-2009, 09:50 AM

Just make sure you include a lot of pics of the hot piece of ass you took with you.

TheReverend · 07-28-2009, 03:41 PM

Few brief pics:

One in the Caymans... blurry, but it shows I'm wearing my old beat up Broncos hat so I'm posting it

Here's a monkey on my back in Honduras:

Snuba trip in the Caymans, brought a sign for my daughter:

Quick couples shot in our room:

Belize cave tubing:

Before dinner playtime:

There's a ton more... like the monkey taking my hat off and trying to wear it and then cuddling up in it, but I think she has all those, so it'll be a bit before they get to me. I've got a ton more too, but recently got back and am in a hurry to get re-acclimated.

06-18-2009, 10:22 AM	#88
titan Perennial Pro-bowler Fan of Old School Football Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 963 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	My wife and I own a small travel agency and we've been on lots of cruises (21 cruises since 2000) - some suggestions: At Cozumel if you just want to get loaded check out Paradise Beach: http://www.paradise-beach-cozumel.com/ They have good food, beach side bar, and it's about a 15 to 20 minute taxi ride from port. Shore excursions - check out independent shore excursions in addition to ones offered by the cruise line. The independent excursions are often just as good if not better, may cost less, and you are with a smaller group. One website we like for independent excursions: http://www.shoretrips.com Dining - Your food in the main dining room and the buffet is included in the cost of the cruise. If you want a special romantic dinner for two one night make a reservation at Scarlett's Supper Club. There's an extra charge ($15 or $20 per person) but we thought it was worth it (we ate at Carnival's Supper Club on another ship, the Carnival Liberty, and it was the best meal we had all week, plus we had a table for 2) Generally the food I've had on my past Carnival cruises has been good. If you don't want to dress up for formal night eating at the buffet in casual clothes is a good option. We usually dress up for one formal night, take pictures, and on the 2nd formal night stay in our shorts and eat at the buffet. Internet access: many ships do have cell phone access but they also charge INTERNATIONAL ROAMING. I made a call to our sons on from a cruise ship sailing just off of the California coast in February and I was surprised when I got home that it was at the International rate. What I try to do instead is buy an internet package (they'll sell a block of minutes) and keep in touch with people back home by email. ID's: Very important that you bring the right id to get on the ship. Passports are recommended. For a cruise roundtrip from Miami a driver's license and certified birth certificate is ok, too. You won't get on the ship just with a driver's license. Have a great time! I am a convert to cruising myself - I never thought I'd like one but gave it a try with my family in 2000. I became hooked, in 2002 became a travel agent, and now I selling cruises is a big part of our business. Our next cruise is on Royal Caribbean's new Oasis of the Seas in November - a huge new ship that will have ziplining, outdoor aquatic theatre, and more - we are excited for that! Last edited by titan; 06-18-2009 at 10:39 AM..

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06-18-2009, 08:07 AM	#80
Hotrod Self Appointed Expert aka Dortoh Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 25,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Miss I	If you get a chance to check out this ** called "rum punch" dont pass it up. ** we had was like 50000 proof

06-18-2009, 08:22 AM	#81
SureShot Te-believer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Paradise Divide Posts: 5,996 Adopt-a-Bronco: Matt Russell	How one could go to the Caribbean and not go Bonefishing is beyond me, but I dont know how much time you will be spending there. If there is time I would ditch the chick and wet a line for the day.

06-18-2009, 08:33 AM	#83
vancejohnson82 Drama and Mediocrity I'm Afraid of Ty Law Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newark, NJ Posts: 5,989 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ	ok, serious question about a cruise I'm going in November on a Thursday - Monday cruise for a family reunion HOW THE HELL DO I GET UPDATES ON THE GAME!?!?? or does it just not happen?

06-18-2009, 08:38 AM	#85
Hotrod Self Appointed Expert aka Dortoh Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 25,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Miss I	Oh **** Hey REV Make sure you contact any of your credit card companys that you may use on the trip.....including your bank and let them know your travel plans. If you dont your cards will/may get rejected.

06-18-2009, 12:44 PM	#94
Pony Boy "Whoa Nellie" Rub some dirt on it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,287 Adopt-a-Bronco: mellon head	Call your cell phone company and google advice about the ship you are taking before you go. Cell phone users on Alaskan cruises that don't make arrangments in advance get charged 2.50 per minute and that's even for unanswered calls that go to thier phone. Avoid the big surprise when you get home. My advice is to turn off the cell phone and use the available internet service on the ship. I was thinking about using one of those "magic jacks", does anyone know if they really work?

07-18-2009, 09:37 AM	#95
TheReverend www.PatrickTurley.org ^ buy this... twice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 32,975 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mike Shanahan	Heading out in about an hour. See ya guys.

07-18-2009, 09:45 AM	#96
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,249	Have a great time.

07-18-2009, 10:19 AM	#97
Miss I. Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,025	HAve fun Rev. I enjoyed my Baltic Cruise last week. I don't know about Carnival, but NCL had had sanitizer all over the boat for the swine flu thing. Alcohol ran about $8.00 each drink, beer was about $6 for the cheaper domestics. I am not a heavy drinker and I still managed to spend about $350 on alcohol. That was 2 or 3 drinks a day (about $20 each time and they auto tipped on the bill 18% everytime) Have fun.

07-26-2009, 09:48 AM	#98
TheReverend www.PatrickTurley.org ^ buy this... twice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 32,975 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mike Shanahan	Back in Miami. She needed to hit the internet center so thought I'd pop in and say hi. I'll provide some pics when I go home in a couple days. Hope you're all doing good.

07-26-2009, 09:50 AM	#99
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,249	Just make sure you include a lot of pics of the hot piece of ass you took with you.

07-28-2009, 03:41 PM	#100
TheReverend www.PatrickTurley.org ^ buy this... twice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 32,975 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mike Shanahan	Few brief pics: One in the Caymans... blurry, but it shows I'm wearing my old beat up Broncos hat so I'm posting it Here's a monkey on my back in Honduras: Snuba trip in the Caymans, brought a sign for my daughter: Quick couples shot in our room: Belize cave tubing: Before dinner playtime: There's a ton more... like the monkey taking my hat off and trying to wear it and then cuddling up in it, but I think she has all those, so it'll be a bit before they get to me. I've got a ton more too, but recently got back and am in a hurry to get re-acclimated.