JUDY AND KERRY'S AARON CARTER CRUISE ADVENTURE!

April 26th I was a tad later meeting Judy and her older sister Kara at our local mall (Carousel). They were waiting for me when I had arrived. I had to take the city bus and it was murder with my duffel bags. The drive to Judy's house takes 15-20 minutes. We realized when we got there I needed my birth certificate. That is used for proof of where you were born for the cruise. We had to drive back into the city to my sisters apartment to get my house keys. I left them with her so she could get my mail and check my phone messages. Then we had to drive the 10 minutes to my apartment so I could find my birth certificate. I found it and we were on our way. We drove back to Judy's by this time it was 9:30-10:00 pm. We had to be up at 5 am to get to the bus station check in get our bags tagged. Our bus was to leave for NYC at 6 am. Judy showed me pictures she had taken on the Howie Lupus Cruise this past year. They were awesome her oldest sister Daphane went with her. Judy showed me a picture of her and Howie in Mexico. I was in awe. She was so lucky. Howie signed a poster of himself and the Dorough Lupus logo. Judy and Daphane both got one signed. Daphane did not want hers. So Judy gave Daphanes to me. I was in awe it was so sweet. I wanted to cry. We soon went to bed for our early morning at the Grey Hound Bus station.

April 27th Our ride from Syracuse to New York City was not to bad. But, once in NYC the hell that awaited us was subtle to rear it's ugly head. We had to wait in this huge line. We found out this line was for two buses to Florida. Our tickets said 1:45pm but we took the 12:00pm. We were to go to Coca Beach, FL which is like 5 minutes from Cape Canaveral where we had to board the ship. Some where along the way I must of dosed off. When I woke the bus was swerving between two lanes. We were somewhere between Virginia and North Carolina first came a heavy rain then foggy so thick you could not see the car in front of you. The traffic had to slow to a crawl. Our bus driver said he could swerve because he was a crazy driver from Los Angeles.

April 28th We stopped to switch buses in Jacksonville, FL. We got this lady that was so mean. Everyone else on the bus kept calling her DRILL SERGEANT. I giggled at that a few times. She was quite rude to everyone. We had to stop and she checked the A/C. It was not working so she had to pop the emergency hatches in the roof to get us some air. We stopped again this time in a little town called Titusville. She said she could not drive this bus anymore with out the A/C. Judy and I were very mad we were only 15 miles from Cocoa Beach. We were in a small town called Titusville, Fl. She couldn't drive 15 more miles then break down NO. She complained about the heat and not being able to drive with no A/C. Then she stands out in the heat for 45 minutes talking at the phone booth and the other passengers. I told Judy this is bull shit this can't be happening. I mean we have to be on the ship by 2:30 to do our orientation for the AC CRUISE. We asked the guy in the mini mart/ gas station how much a cab would cost he said 50$. I was like WHAT!!!! We took a cab it was close to 50$ plus the tip. This I was thinking was unbelievably crazy. We got to the ship at like 3:00pm hot, sweaty, and red faced. We spoke to a family in front of us. They asked us what happened and they were like Oh my are you two ok. We said yes and everyone went their separate ways. Judy and I had to check in, find our room ,change and get to orientation. By the time all this happened we were late it was over when we got there. We had to sign in get our AC CRUISE information and agenda. As we were walking I was talking to Judy not looking and bam I dumped into some one. I said sorry and walked on. Heard ANGEL, LESLIE I have your dinner tickets I spun around to see. The person I dumped was LESLIE. I was like OMG. I turned back and got into the theater where we were to do the orientation. I did not want to bother them so I did not stop and ask for autographs or pictures. On our way out, she was sitting down with her boyfriend and talking to him. She saw us coming and turned her head and covered her face with her hand. She said, "Oh God!" She was a major snob, so we just walked past her and ignored her. Later that day Aaron made a 5 second stop on stage to say "I'M GOING TO PLAY BASKET BALL BYE" then he was gone. We heard later that he went to play ping pong on one of the decks and everyone was watching. I went around to all the rooms to the MFC( Mature Fan Club) suppose to meet and left notes for them. Annette, Lucie, Nicole and an MFC members friend Dolores. Was not lucky enough to meet them all. I did get to meet Annette and Lucie. Which I thought was awesome. I heard rumors on the ship 1) Nick won the boat race. 2) Nick and father Bob were boarding the ship in Nassau Bahamas. Well both were very true. We saw Leslie at night again, but she turned her head as usual. She was sitting on the deck at night with her b/f so she gave us that treatment again. We're like what-ever!

April 29th We met two of our dinner mates Erika and Julieanne they are from Salt Lake City, UT. We walked a bit of Nassau with them going in and out of shops. Our waiter was a trip his name was Frantz he was from Canada. He told us at one point he could pop nick on the back of the head for us. Lay him on your table and give us cherries, whip cream and chocolate syrup. I had no idea to laugh or cry. If he only knew thats was every nick fans dream. (GRINNING). When I met Annette she gave me all the info on what was going on. I got the low down on Nick. Annette called to tell me Nick was on board and rumor was he was going to play basket ball. Judy and I dressed very quickly and were on our way to see if we could see Nick. When we got to the BB court we find Aaron getting swamped by girls. He was getting pictures with them, then he turned to talk to a bunch of his friends. So Judy went up, tapped him on the shoulder, and said, "Sorry to interrupt, but can I get a picture with you?". He said "Not right now cuz I'm just kind of chillin', but I'll get one with you later, is that cool with you?". Judy said, "Yeah, sure." Needless to say, she never saw him again for a pic. I heard a woman whispering loudly to her daughter that Nick was over at the bar. The girl screamed. So Judy and I strolled to the railing over looking the bar and BAM I saw that blonde god. I knew it was him. My heart raced and I began to shake and my knees started to knock. I knew I had to act cool. Judy and I walked down the stairs and around the lounge chairs. I couldn't go up to him while he was chatting with his dad and a few other at the ships outside bar. I sat down and hyperventilated. I saw Annette at the pool and walked very quickly to speak to her. Judy, Annette and I talked and stole glances at NICK. Then I saw out of the corner of my eye Bob, nick's dad walk by me. He was like one foot away. Then I saw Judy pop up and heard her say "Nick can I get a picture with you" but some how it was not registering. Then I saw nick's leg and hip like out of the corner of my eye and it was eye level. I was in so much shock. He had like just put his arm around her and pulled her close right after she asked for the pic, before he even said anything. I took the picture but I was still in shock. He asked us to hurry because he really had to go and his dad was yelling "NICK COME ON". I could not believe I did not say a word to him. The click off the camera went off and he was gone; he jetted. I kick my self now for not saying something to him. I could even get out hi, hello or DAMN YOU LOOK HOT. I keep thinking how I was in shock I was nervous, everything shook. I had hope to see him again to get my picture with him. I went on this cruise with so much doubt but I think someone was watching over me. I remember him wearing a white and blue basket ball uniform. I can't remember what the back said but the number was 30. I want to say it said Cool, Pool or Fool?? On the back of the basket ball jersey.

 April 30th We looked around Castaway Cay for nick and Aaron, but they were on a private section with their family, so we just went back to the ship for lunch. Judy and I were in line for hot dogs and burgers when I noticed a tall blonde man three people on front of us. I was like OMG it wasn't Nick but Bob. I was three people from Nick's father. So what did I do? I looked around to see if anyone was looking and snapped a pic of his back. It cam out ok. The couple I spoke of earlier that were on the cruise with their children. The husband came up to Judy and I while we were waiting for our food. He said, "I know this trip has been hard for the two of you. I know the problems you two had getting here." We were like yes but we are ok. He handed us a bill (money). He said, "here split this and we hope the trip gets better for you two." I thought cool 10$ Judy gets $5 and I get $5. But oh no it was not $10. I saw a 1 and a 0 but I did not see the extra number on the bill till I got my food and Judy showed me. It said $100 I was in shock yet again. Judy and I found a table and set our food down . I went back to tell them we could not take there money and we are ok. They refused to take the money back. I asked for there address so I could refund it they would not let me send the money back. They said Judy and I could send a thank you card or letter but if they see money they will send it back. They also told me they were from Lexington, KY. They said they saw Brian all the time but had no idea who he was till last year. They said all there friends always said OMG there's Brian. The husband finally said one day who is Brian and why is everyone like OMG all the time. After an explanation, he was like oh ok. He had great things to say about Brian and Kevin and the great things they have done for KY . May 1st last day of the cruise Well Aaron's meet and greet was from 10 am-11am. Man was that ever poorly planned. Everyone on the ship was there. We were rushed, pushed and herded like cattle through it by his manager or who ever that lady was. She grabbed the thing you wanted signed from you. Shoved it at Aaron and then said, "he's not posing! Move on!". I was so pissed off. I'm sorry but I was to wait in a line that long, for all that time then to get treated like that? Oh I was upset. I did get an autograph from Aaron and Angel though. Judy also took a picture of the two of them with my camera for me.

NOTE: While walking back to the ship from the private island beach Castaway Cay on the 30th, Klutzy Kerry gets the tip of her sandal caught on the side walk. I hit that side walk like a ton of bricks. I twisted my left ankle, skinned my right knee and hurt my right wrist. I think I was confused like what happened for most of the day. But, I was so embarrassed. I went to see the cruise doctor/nurse no one was there. So I went back to my room cleaned my knee and put my foot up. I left three messages for the doctor/nurse. I also saw the sign outside the office it was $90 to see this person. When the lady called I said I was ok. That I just wanted someone to know what happened. It hurt the rest of the trip but, I didnt let anyone know. I wouldn't let it ruin the trip for me. Did I also forget to say Nick and Angel had dessert three tables from us one night. When the waiters and serving crew did the conga line Nick grabbed Angel and made her do it with them. Nick is so cute and sexy in a conga line. I would of loved to be in front or behind him doing the conga. (Sly grin) Mmm Mr. N. Carter and conga. Ok enough dirty thoughts. I hope this helps everyone in some way or another. I wish I had a scanner to insert pix into this story. Pictures of the Beaches, Buildings and people we met, Nick and Aaron doing the concert. Aaron and Angel doing meet and greet. Also the picture of Judy and Nick I took Awwwwwwwwwww. By the way Judy you are so awesome. thanks for thinking of me and asking me to go on this cruise. This was an adventurous trip that changed my life.