Cruisin' into 2010!

Update

2009-08-23T21:27:00.002-04:00

Just FYI...after some blood sweat and tears we've finally got everyone on the ship and in the group. Hooray!!

Looking forward to the trip!

Hotels for Ft. Lauderdale!! Great deal!

2009-06-20T09:17:00.007-04:00

Hey. I ran across this great deal and thought I'd get it out there for everyone to enjoy.

There's a Ramada very near the Fort Lauderdale airport that is currently advertising rates of $52.39 per night. The rate INCLUDES free shuttle from and to the airport AND to and from the cruise port!!

It also includes a complimentary full hot breakfast. The hotel has a pool, free high-speed internet, and even a laundry if you feel so inclined post-cruise.

Click HERE to hit up the the link.

Poesia, Pizza, and Pirates...OH MY!

2009-04-26T14:00:00.001-04:00

Check out this article!!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090426/ap_on_re_eu/piracy

I think I'll stick with the Caribbean!!

(FYI...our ship is the MSC Poesia)

Grand Cayman Excursions!

2009-04-23T12:10:00.014-04:00

Grand Cayman is a great stop because you can get a great excursion for free!! Uncle Reynold, Dad, and mom found it on their first cruise adventure. Bring your own snorkeling gear, and a 10 minute walk takes you to excellent snorkeling, or you can rent snorkel gear on the island.

For those cruisers who have already enjoyed this experience and are looking for something new, there is always Stingray City...an opportunity to swim with, hold, feed, and even kiss stingrays!! It is an awesome experience.

I found a vendor for a pretty good price: $35 for adults, $27 for kids (10 and under), and free for 4 yrs. and under. The best part is that you sail out to the sand bar on a huge catamaran! Check out the pictures...

If enough people are interested in this experience, I can approach the vendor and ask about a group discount (never hurts, right?). Richard and I have done this one before, so we want to snorkel, but it really is a very cool experience, and the tour even includes some snorkeling as part of the trip!!

Website: The Hannibal

Initiating THE BIGGEST CRUISER!!!

2009-04-22T23:45:00.003-04:00

Email me if you need the rules. Weigh-ins start Monday, April 27th.

Let the competition begin!

Changes

2009-04-18T18:56:00.002-04:00

So, sadly the Mathias' are not coming on the cruise anymore. We are sad to lose their company.

On the bright side, however, we are now joined by Paul and Marci Lamarque and Family, and John and Vivienne Knighton and Family (Aunt Michele's siblings).

So welcome Lamarques and Knightons!

Discover the Ship

2009-01-16T19:33:00.007-05:00

Here's a website that lets you discover the ship. Check it out!! In fact, you might want to start learning your way around so that you're prepared for...

THE FAMILY CRUISE SCAVENGER HUNT!!

Click Here...

Pictures of the Ship

2009-01-16T19:23:00.003-05:00

Here's a great album of the ship. Enjoy!

Click Here...

And there's also pictures on the MSC website (check the 'discover the ship' site and "choose" phot gallery.

Daily Itinerary

2009-01-16T16:17:00.001-05:00

DAY	DATE		PORT	ARRIVE	DEPART
Sun	Dec	27	Fort Lauderdale, FL		7:00pm
Mon	Dec	28	At Sea
Tue	Dec	29	Cancun (Playa del Carmen), Mexico	10:00am	4:00pm
Wed	Dec	30	Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands	10:00am	6:00pm
Thu	Dec	31	Montego Bay, Jamaica	10:00am	6:00pm
Fri	Jan	1	At Sea
Sat	Jan	2	Nassau, Bahamas	10:00am	7:00pm
Sun	Jan	3	Fort Lauderdale, FL	7:00am

Here We Go!!

2009-01-16T15:57:00.003-05:00

Hooray for Cruises!! We can use this blog for the cruise!! Yay! Feel free to add comments and we'll put updates and info. =]

Just so everyone knows, here's the list of folks who are planning on going:

Reynold Meyer
Michele
Ben
Emily
Andrew
Caroline

David Meyer
Erinn

Larry Thompson
Jackie
Jordan
Jenny
Michael

Paul Lamarque
Marcy
Ryan
Jared

Jay Barber
Susan

Zach Barber
Andrea
Anistyn
Baby #2

Patrick Reilly
Logan
Ayden

Richard Talbot
Jillian

Garrett Barber
Nicole

Allen Mathias
Geraldine
Elaura
Elaina
Gentry
Russell
Ella
Meyer
Gideon
Eliza

OK....Everything beyond here is Not the Cruise

2009-01-16T15:00:00.000-05:00

This is an old blog, so everything beyond here is old material. =]

Richard and my trip to Gardner Village!

2008-04-13T12:33:00.012-04:00

So here's the place we were telling you about mom. It's about 25 minutes from the Timpanogas Temple. That may be considered a drive, but it might be worth it. Here are pictures...

I also have movie clips of the place so you get a better feel for it. It is very charming.

click here for the lunch menu...

Here's the entrance to the restaurant Furniture part of the store...waiting area

Group room in the top of the silo Middle silo room...not generally used for groups but we can ask

The town
More town

Food glorious food! I didn't have any myself, but I've read raving reviews. Looks tasty. For a party this large, you would select a limited menu.

Wedding Dress Fun!

2008-04-01T03:12:00.000-04:00

So...Garrett & Nicole came over to do some homework when I remembered I had wedding dresses in my closet. Well, two girls just CAN'T let that go to waste!! We had a blast! Enjoy! I know I did! ...and I'm pretty sure Garrett enjoyed the fashion show as well!

ps...also includes classic "we're engaged" pictures and close-up of the diamond!!

Big News in the Barber Fam...Garrett & Nicole are ENGAGED!!

2008-03-29T19:37:00.001-04:00

WE HAVE A BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-03-27T02:03:00.000-04:00

Ok everybody. Welcome to the Barber Family Blog!! Now, this is not to take away from individual blogs (which you can easily access through the links on the side bar) but instead to add to our blogging capabilities! I' thinking I will just give the family access to this blog so you can post your thoughts, comments, questions, etc. I was hoping for our Grand Opening we could use the blog to help plan the TRIP TO HAWAII!

For the first little bit as I get this rolling, just email me anything you're interested in posting.

I'm excited! I know you guys are too!

Love you all...

The Blog Master!

2008-03-27T01:38:00.000-04:00

Here we are folks! The location of our BEAUTIFUL hale (house) has been revealed!! We are in PUPUKEA which is on the North Shore right outside of HALEIWA (home of the best shaved ice on the island at MATSUMOTO'S).

We are also just a few minutes from SUNSET BEACH and WAIMEA BAY. Ahhh! It's so exciting!

Not to mention we are only moments from SHARK'S COVE. Yay!

The House in Hawaii!

2008-03-27T01:00:00.000-04:00