What a wonderful and heartwarming post! Nothing like dreaming of a wonderful cruise, planning and anticipating, working like a lunatic until vacation time rolls around, and reading such great wishes from a terrific group of friends who share in your excitement! Thanks so much, Leslie, for beginning this thread. It really put the icing on my cake for the day!

We now have three full days to pack and get ready to go. We're thrilled that the time has finally arrived.

It was a long, busy and anxious day at work. I was marking time until 3:55 rolled around and I grabbed my purse and raced out the door of my office and into may car. I got halfway home and realized I had forgotten to change my voicemail and email messages stating I would be gone for 3 weeks! Oh well! I DID have more IMPORTANT things on my mind!

Can't wait to see Ngaire and Ken again and meet our new friends, Leslie/Brad, Ginny/Jim!

Thanks so much! This trip is a real dream-come-true for us!