Lapbandtalk Cruise 2007!!! Official Sign Up And News

[gadgetlady 4]

I know this is a bit soon but, We as a family were thinking of going on a cruise next year 08. Can the whole family go or is only bandster and spouse allowed? Also would anyone have a idea of when next years trip will be? aprox month, destination etc.

It's not too soon! We set up the 2007 cruise in July of 2006. And the whole family is very welcome. It seems like a lot of the bandsters find it easiest to get to the Texas port of Galveston and it is obviously very central to the US. The other options are leaving from somewhere in Florida or doing an Alaska cruise out of Seattle or Vancouver. I'm open to suggestions. Jenna, want to hop in here? You're the queen of setting up polls :mad:

[Mystjin 0]

OK ladies, I've not been on this web site for a long time but I am going on this cruise...Yee Hawww! Can't wait! I got burned out on all the bickering that was going on last year and I kind of dropped out. I really thought about not going on the curise but now I'm back and really looking foward to meeting everyone. I do need some support, I've kind of been twiddling my thumbs this year. I need a fill and I changed jobs and had no insurance and now that I have insurance it won't pay for the fills because it was a pre-existing condition. Whew! :faint: I need to get all my 6 month blood work done and get a fill also, GULP. I may call my regular Dr. and see if he will get all the blood work done and send copies to my surgeon. That might help me out some anyway.

[amom 0]

I live in the NW and as beautiful as Alaska is I would rather go somewhere warm. But really it doesn't make much difference to me or my family. Thanks, I'll plan on attending 08 cruise.

[princess_n_thep 2]

Ummmmmmmmm, let me get through this hump first and see what happens. I am thinking a caribbean cruise next out of Miami or Ft. Lauderdale? Alaska may be out of price ranges however I would be up for it if it would work. I am thinking a Spring cruise next year? Or probably summer again?

Don't know..... Gimme till the end of June and I will get back to ya'll!!

I have been calling it our "1st Annual" so I assume there will be a second?

[Mystyblu 0]

Hubby and I have our online pre boarding done. thats one more thing crossed off my "to do" list now only a million more things to do.

[AnotherMe 0]

Hi friends! My countdown clock has officially begun... 51 days, 13 hours, 17 minutes..

Need some advice, I'm very fair skinned and burn easily. Would it help if I use a self tanner? I wonder if it having a "layer" between my skin and the sun would reduce some of the potential pain I'm in for?

I'm not vain, and am not trying for the tan look.... but, it's inevitable - If I'm out in the sun I'm like a lobster. Right now I'm nursing a BAD burn on my nose from being outside a few hours last Saturday. I"m afraid it did real damage, I'll have make an appt with a dermatologist.

Are there any creams/products you all can recommend?

See you on the LBT cruise!

Karla

[neveragain 9]

I'm soooooooooo tempted to do this. I could use the time away...

Only question I have is if I'm going to be one of the youngest guys on the boat, or at least on the LBT side?

I'm 22, btw.

[Miss me baby 1]

I don't think age matters, just go and have fun!!!

[Louisianagirl 0]

I would love to gobut I am going in Nov 2007 on the Fantasy out of New Orleans.

[princess_n_thep 2]

Karla,

I recommend using the baby sunscreen at 50 SPF (available at Walgreens or WalMart). I am very fair too but I do tan once I get the initial over with. I plan on doing VERY small amounts in a tanning booth (about 3-5 minute sessions) for about a month before going.

[A1ikou 0]

OMG it's only 6 weeks now! Where has that time gone to? I think I'm about ready. Still not sure about the 25hr flight to get there (yesss I know Im a wimp) but hey its got to be worth it in the end right!

See you all in June.

[princess_n_thep 2]

I am soooooooooo excited. I just got a fill last week (although I don't think it was enough so I am pissed) and I plan on losing 15 lbs before the cruise because I gained it over the winter. GRRRRRRRRRR......

I am so excited. I have the hot little dresses that I am going to wear and work them like I have never worked a dress before in my life! I am going to have the best time on this cruise I just know it!!! All of us are going to have the time of our lives celebrating our victories!!!

[princess_n_thep 2]

33 days, 9 hours and 42 minutes to go till boarding time!! Woooot Wooot!

[gadgetlady 4]

I just sent out edocs to everyone. If you didn't get them, please let me know!

[clarityseeker 1]

Karla,

I am very fair also, but I like to have a little color when I go on a cruise. But, I don't do sun or tanning booths. So, I will probably go to one of those places that spray you with tanning stuff and then bring my own to touch up. I really like the Nutragena (sp?) brand spray. They have light, medium and dark. I have less problems with streaks than other brands I've tried.

As for sunscreen, I ALWAYS wear it, even with my fake tan. The tanning solution doesn't have any protection in it. I use SPF 30 or SPF 15 depending on the day's activities.

I am starting to get really excited. I have been on several of the Carnival ships out of Galveston, but this is the first time on Rhapsody and I've heard lots of good things about it.

If anyone going needs any info on Houston or Galveston, or a place to stay before or after the trip, let me know (or a ride to or from the airport). I'm happy to provide any information or help.

See you cruisers soon!

Jessica