Happy to be on the Mariner again after a couple really cold days in Fort Lauderdale. We left DFW Friday morning where it was 17 degrees and flew into a somewhat nicer (although temporarily) FLL to meet Betty and Al Wolf who drove over from Bonita Springs. We spent the day and had dinner at the Hyatt Pier 66--it was so great spending time with them. Saturday we headed over to the Fairmont Turnberry for the Regent party for Full Circle passengers. We had a great dinner but nearly froze to death there when the temperature went into the 30's. For some reason the heat didn't work in our room so it was coooooold! Now we're back on the Mariner and she's in fabulous shape. We know lots of the crew so it's like old home week. Had dinner last night with Jan and Fred--it's great seeing them again too. Dinner was very good as usual. They have new china in both Compass Rose and La Veranda that matches the decor. The captain is Felice Patruno who was on for Dragon so it should be a great cruise. Terry Breen is here as well and Cornell is the chef. What could be better than that! Plus, we're on our way to warm weather--I can feel it already!