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7.31.2006

Cruisin' Jayhawk.

One might think that I mean I was cruisin' on my feet...running as fast as the wind...dashing here and there and everywhere...but ya know...it's too hot to run. And I indulged in rainbow sherbert instead.

So when you can't beat the heat, why not say "screw it," toss on your flip flops and a swimsuit, and order a slushy drink with a pretty pink umbrella in it?

Yup. That's right. This lil' Jayhawk and her hubby are goin' cruising. Not for a while, though...it'll be next August. We jumped on the reservation before the price increase (which is tomorrow).

We put down the deposit tonight...and we're headed out on Royal Caribbean's newest and largest ship, Freedom of the Seas.

Eat yer heart out, campers!!

In other news...tomorrow is August. I can hardly believe it. We're less than 3 months from the Chicago Marathon and less than 2 weeks until the Chicago Distance Classic. And of course, in true Barb fashion, I am freaking out. And this weather better freakin' start cooling off.

19 Camper Comments:

Blogger LeahC said...

oooh barb! that sounds like so. much. fun. I hope you two have a great time.

July 31, 2006 11:03 PM  
Blogger Firefly's Running said...

WOW...a cruise. I could not do that - too much $$$, but it must be fun.

The relief is on your way. We are getting RAIN now!

July 31, 2006 11:04 PM  
Blogger Dawnie said...

Thursday. It will be better on Thursday. It will even be slightly better on Wednesday. Which means just one more day of ridiculously hellacious heat. You can do it. Almost there.

July 31, 2006 11:24 PM  
Blogger Full Metal Lunchbox said...

I clicked on the link and explored the Freedom of the Seas.  Looks like a fun ship.  I'll bet you guys will have a terrific time.

August 01, 2006 2:59 AM  
Anonymous Audrey said...

I've always wanted to try a cruise!! Enjoy!!!

I KNOW, I can't believe how time is flying by...I HAVE HOMEWORK already (summer reading, like in elementary school). It makes me want to throw up.

I'm supposed to be running right now but I'm scared of the heat...sigh...

August 01, 2006 4:30 AM  
Blogger Stephanie said...

Cruises are so much fun. Matt and I did that for our honeymoon. The heat is bad here too...

August 01, 2006 7:07 AM  
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August 01, 2006 7:08 AM  
Blogger Nicole said...

I'm jealous in some ways. I'm afraid of cruises but how fun.
Don't freak out we will all make it across the finish line.

August 01, 2006 7:22 AM  
Blogger Haight said...

I've never done one of those monsterous floating hotel thingees. But I have been on a couple windjammer cruises and they rocked. I'm sure you'll rock and chalk like a jayhawk.

And yes, we're all waiting for that 80ยบ 'cold front' to move in...oy

August 01, 2006 7:44 AM  
Blogger Bob said...

Cool a cruise, we have our favorite vacation planned for November right after Thanksgiving. Details later. This heat is brutal.

August 01, 2006 7:59 AM  
Blogger Jess said...

Have fun on your cruise, my husband and I went on one last year and had a great time. But be careful! Cruises seem to be full of disasters lately, so pay attention during the safety test on your first afternoon.

August 01, 2006 12:25 PM  
Blogger Rae said...

Yay for the cruise!! Wanna take us with you????????

August 01, 2006 4:45 PM  
Blogger TriBoomer said...

I'm all kinds of envious. Somebody take us away from this heat!

Stay tuned...

August 01, 2006 7:18 PM  
Blogger Rose said...

Oh, you will so loooove your cruise! And of course, you will fit in fuzzy drinks whenever possible!

August 01, 2006 7:52 PM  
Blogger Taryn said...

Barb- You will have so much fun! We cruised on our honeymoon and I can't wait to do it again! xo-T

August 01, 2006 10:29 PM  
Blogger Lisa said...

You'll be lovin' that cruise. We are heading out on our next cruise this December on the Voyager of the Seas. :)

You'll be so addicted, you'll probably book your next one onboard. he he....

August 02, 2006 6:14 AM  
Blogger Ryan said...

I LOVE CRUISIN'. I am no rookie there. I've got about 5 under my belt. But, Royal Carribean? Isn't that were that Greenwich, CT drunk guy was murdered/killed falling after drinking his face off? OK, I am sure RC is nice. Just don't have the experience.

We're carnival cruisers.

Don't forgot there's running to do before you go!!

August 02, 2006 8:20 PM  
Blogger Fat Girl said...

That website for that ship is the coolest interactive website I have EVER seen. You are gonna have a BLAST. You've gotta do that surfing thing. That looks like too much fun.

August 03, 2006 8:35 PM  
Blogger Makita said...

Ooh! What fun! I've never been on a cruise but my brother and a close friend have both been (seperate cruises) and they had nothing but good things to stay. :)

Hey - how is the music exchange coming along?

August 04, 2006 10:28 PM  

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