10/24/2009 - Bash on the Boat (I'm with BOB) - Thread #3

[Verandah Man]

I know I wasnt' asked but I love the eastern way more than the western. We only went on the western last time for Mike and Missy. They had never done it before. We had done both and preferred the Eastern. And still do. That's my 2 cents worth, even though you didn't ask.

Lori, don't feel bad I wasn't asked either but I like the Eastern more myself as well...........

Love Ya Nan...........

 

[Verandah Man]

OK, I'm about to throw this laptop of mine against the wall, looks like it is time to take it to the repair shop. The screen goes completely black as I am typing, this just started a few days ago. I bought the extended 3 year warranty, and it expires this July. At least I still have my desktop to work with while this gets repaired.

 

[MinnMick01]

I hate trying to find a place to board the dog. I wish I could trust the neighbors enough to watch her but after what happened with the cruise there is no way.

It looks like the going rate is going to be about $30.00 a day so about $240.00 for the whole time. I guess that is not bad. It is just that our dog does not have alot of needs. She needs her food filled up one time a day (if that, when we are gone she usually does not eat) and she needs to be let out in the morning, evening and then right before bed. That is it. She really does not play and does not like going on walks.

 

[Timon]

Cass - more photos please - those were fab

I cant wait! - the shops look nice and the beach looks great. Is that the beach where the planes nearly knock your head off or has I got my ports mixed up?

Karen, I have some pics of Maho Beach where the planes take off but they are from 2003 and not digital. I think it was Heather that said that the beach is all eroded now and doesn't look as nice. I will try to find some recent pics on the net for you.

Here's a satellite view of the lower part of St Martin. I've put Maho Bay on there so you can see where it is in relation to the cruise ship dock.

Cass, those pictures are awesome. Do you have any at Maho Beach? Karen, that's where the planes fly in. I think I might be able to post some of those myself, but I'll have to look for them.

So here's a question for Cass, Mike/Robin, Walt and Di. Now that you finally went on a Western, which itinerary did you like the best? Eastern or Western?

Off to buy me some good tea. Later all.

Personally I prefer the Western but I'm not a fan on Cozumel. But I really like Grand Cayman and I enjoyed what I saw of Key West.

However, I love St Thomas!!!! And I love the extra day at sea. It really makes a difference having that extra day, seems like the cruise is longer.

If I had my choice I would like to have a Western with Grand Cayman, Key West and then an extra day at sea instead of stopping at Cozumel.

 

[Timon]

I hate trying to find a place to board the dog. I wish I could trust the neighbors enough to watch her but after what happened with the cruise there is no way.

It looks like the going rate is going to be about $30.00 a day so about $240.00 for the whole time. I guess that is not bad. It is just that our dog does not have alot of needs. She needs her food filled up one time a day (if that, when we are gone she usually does not eat) and she needs to be let out in the morning, evening and then right before bed. That is it. She really does not play and does not like going on walks.

Wow, wish my dogs were that easy to care for All my dogs want to do is play and go for walks And they enjoy visiting the backyard many times each day

I don't recall, did you ever post a pic of your doggie???

 

[MinnMick01]

I have narrowed it down to two kennels. Now I just have to make a decision on which one to go with. I guess I will talk them over with Scott when he gets up and see what he thinks.

Then I have to look for the dogs shot records. They could be anywhere.

 

[MinnMick01]

Wow, wish my dogs were that easy to care for All my dogs want to do is play and go for walks And they enjoy visiting the backyard many times each day

I don't recall, did you ever post a pic of your doggie???

No I did not post a picture. They few we have all make her look like we never feed her. I told Scott I need to take some more of her but she sleeps with him all day and then me all night so I keep forgetting when she is awake.

She does not need much care at all is why I hate to have to take her somewhere with strangers and pay for them to take care of her.

That and it means I have to get some more shots for her and get her flea and tick diped. All more added costs.

 

[MinnMick01]

Well little one wants me to play candyland with her so I am off to do that.


I need a nap already and it is not even 9:00.

 

[Dyerneeds]

I'm trying to decide if Hazel and I should go on a 3 day Wonder cruise while we are in Florida this May. We arrive in Florida on Wednesday afternoon and the Wonder sails on Thursday and arrives back on Sunday morning, our flight home from Orlando is at 12:45pm on that Sunday, which gives us enough time to catch our flight home. The price for the cruise for the two of us w/taxes and port charges is $1072 for a cat 12.

I'm crunching some numbers. "If" I used the $$ we have applied for the 10/09 cruise, that would just about pay for the May cruise, then I could rebook the 10/09 cruise again, we would just lose our SPH cabin and some of the onboard credits, but we would get some new onboard credits for rebooking onboard. OK, I'm thinking out loud and need some suggestions as to what to do.

Numbers Boy, where are you??? I know, you are busy doing Income Tax Returns...........


Edited to add: "If" we do the 3 day Wonder in May, I will just leave the 10/09 ressie alone, I decided it wasn't worth changing everything over, especially since I would have to put down a $500 deposit to make a new ressie.

hmm. tough decision. we struggled over whether to do an oct cruise this year or wdw at xmas.(went with the xmas),
i liked the wonder cruises but they fly by so fast.
it would be great to be on that ship!!!
i think you should go on the cruise so we can see cruise pics.!!

 

[Dyerneeds]

Chuck is off coaching basketball and then to a Bucks game tonight. I have season 1 of my absolute favorite show ever! THE LOVE BOAT!!! It'll be a Love Boat marathon for me tonight.

Later!

So I'm on disc 2 of The Love Boat. Geeeez, is this ever corny. But I still love it!!

Wow, how times have changed. Guests are allowed to bring friends on the ship to say goodbye, paper money is being exchanged at times, and the cabins are HUGE!!

The captain is never in the bridge, Julie never works, Isaac works in every bar on the ship and only dries glasses, Doc is a little piggy and Gopher...well I don't quite know what he is supposed to be doing. What does a yeoman purser actually do on a ship?

I'm loving the cruise attire too. The guys in plaid pants, flowered shirts, big wide white belts, white shoes and black socks. The women in their short, short, short shorts, and wedged shoes that go about 5 inches high.

Oh my, these goes a yellow leisure suit!!!

the love boat....soon will be making another run... the love boat...
and episodes with charro yet?
and dont be picking on julie. she's a babe.
me likey those short shorts.
see, those knee high tube socks were all the rage back then eh?

 

[Karen Mouse]

Karen, I have some pics of Maho Beach where the planes take off but they are from 2003 and not digital. I think it was Heather that said that the beach is all eroded now and doesn't look as nice. I will try to find some recent pics on the net for you.

Here's a satellite view of the lower part of St Martin. I've put Maho Bay on there so you can see where it is in relation to the cruise ship dock.

Thanks Cass.

I jus think seeing a plane come in that close would be awesome (and more than a little scarey ).

I guess you need to know the flight schedules into the island to see if we'd be lucky

 

[Karen Mouse]

Ellis did his karate grading - they dont tell them whether they've passed or not (but I think he has )

He'll be a yellow ands white stripe grade once they give out the belts after Easter.

 

[Karen Mouse]

http://www.jpgmag.com/photos/228024

I just gotta see this

 

[Dyerneeds]

Cass, those pictures are awesome. Do you have any at Maho Beach? Karen, that's where the planes fly in. I think I might be able to post some of those myself, but I'll have to look for them.

So here's a question for Cass, Mike/Robin, Walt and Di. Now that you finally went on a Western, which itinerary did you like the best? Eastern or Western?

Off to buy me some good tea. Later all.

I know I wasnt' asked but I love the eastern way more than the western. We only went on the western last time for Mike and Missy. They had never done it before. We had done both and preferred the Eastern. And still do. That's my 2 cents worth, even though you didn't ask.

Lori, don't feel bad I wasn't asked either but I like the Eastern more myself as well...........

Love Ya Nan...........

well we're special and WE were asked. , and we both liked the eastern
more. (but glad we finally got to do the western)

 

[Dyerneeds]

great eastern pics cass.

 

[Dyerneeds]

off to the nursing home to see robins parents.
wish us luck.

 

[Karen Mouse]

http://www.sunsetbeachbar.com/Members/Norbert/phot_1145225933

 

[Karen Mouse]

http://www.st-maarten.com/

 

[Verandah Man]

http://www.jpgmag.com/photos/228024

I just gotta see this

OK, what is that I just did in my pants???

 

[oybolshoi]

Jay and I also prefer the Eastern over the Western. We love the extra day at sea and the islands just seem more tropical to us. Cozumel and Key West really didn't do much for us, and Costa Maya was still fairly undeveloped in 2004 (Hurricane Ivan diverted us from Grand Cayman).

Here's a couple of pics from St. Martin ... we didn't take very many. It's a beautiful island and the water is an incredible shade of blue. These pics were taken while we were on our morning excursion - the 12-metre regatta! We both highly recommend this - it's so much fun but it's also a lot of work. But how often will any of us get to sail in an America's Cup yacht? And Cass, we were on a Canadian yacht and our team won!! Go Canada!!

Look at us!

Your lives are in my hands ... and I can't see!!!

The Magic docked in Phillipsburg