Don't Forget ...Final Reminder!

We're now at countdown FOUR (4) DAYS... or Three (3) if you are meeting us at the Pre-Cruise Long Beach Hilton!

Passport, ID, Passport, ID, Passport, ID, Credit Card, shorts & sunscreen? Can't help but to remind you again don't forget your passport and ID. Carnival Cruise will not allow you to board otherwise.

Also your bathing suit for those wanting to take advantage with a dip in the jacuzzi or pool. And for ladies, I saw on the the Carnival website that we need to bring a hair dryer. Seems odd to me, but, when in doubt, bring on? A light coat would not hurt and looks like showers may be on us for Monday when we disembark.

We are on our final SHORT week and looking forward to seeing you soon. Roger and I are in Stateroom M37 on the Main Deck if you need to reach us once on board. You can also reach us at Diana's cell phone while we are in the Port of Long Beach. Will email that information to you.
Welcome Aboard!

Still Need Help on your Stateroom Door Label?

Still confused, huh? Not sure what to do? Let me help, here are past tips and ideas that I can share with you to get your creative juices flowing;

Pick a theme: Cruise, Nautical, Sun & Beach, Viva Mexico, Travel Adventures, Art & Music, Fishing & Hunting, Sports, Friends & Fun, Cooking & Gourmet, Your Hobby, Home town or as with this posted photo label sample which was our last cruise Top Winner “Fun & Sun” Karen & Buzz.

Think Scrapbook: there are a number of scrapbook items you can get at Michael’s Arts & Crafts, Target or Wal –Mart. Michael’s has a great selection and often sets it up in themes. You can also cut photos from your favorite magazines, try looking over your photo albums, copy and paste?

Personalize: Reflect yourself or in some cases your humor. It’s important to make it interesting and intriguing. Put your photo or a group photo if you're shy! Think about what will make you stop and look at the door label? But remember it needs to be G-Rating as it's visable to the public. Want to secure items? Here's our tip, use velcro strips, you can secure directly onto the label.

Okay, is it coming to you now? It's your turn to be creative or just stick the label on your door with your name on it for the minimalist approach. Add a simple note with a permanent marker on the label if you like or not. . It's fun and the creative side is endless with your personality at the helm...

A final note, we have asked Karen and Buzz to be our judges for Roger's Birthday Bash Cruise Door Label Contest. So here's another pro-competitor off the contest for you to worry about! And no bribing the judge with drinks either, you know who you are...Good Luck!

Photo: Carnival Spirit Mexican Riviera, March 2009 Top Winner Door Label Contest

TIARA, FEATHER BOA, CROWN & FUN –What a Mix!

Wanna join me for a Photo Moment or Two?

What a weekend it is gonna be! As though there wasn’t enough activities and fun things to do on board the Carnival Paradise…but I had this silly idea, so humor me at least till you hear me out, okay?

On the ship there will be plenty of opportunities to have our moments captured in a photo snap shot. Whether we choose the ships professional photographer or by our steady fast flickering dear friends Karen, Sean, Martie, Laura, Sally, Andrea, Linda, Jan, Reagan & Randy to name but only a few!. To quote Sean, “PHOTO BLITZ” moments will be sure to occur…so those who are camera shy? Get over it! You’re gonna see it, be in it and will love it, especially after the cruise!

My idea that I plan to follow-through is to bring a diamond (relax, fake) tiara (princess/beauty queen crown for you girlie, girls & crowns for guys?) and a feather boa! Hoping that since my dearest friends are with me it would be “FUN” to have “FUN PHOTOS” on the “FUN SHIP” ... so if you care to join me in having some FUN and craziness, bring your BOA, TIARA, CROWN and let’s get a photo opt to remember?

Hope you will join me? ... Graciously, Lady Di

Photo, Royal Hawaiian Hotel , Waikiki, Oahu 2008