12/5/09 -- DUMMY -- The Cruise Your Heart Desires Most ; )

[daipp]

Am one of the first American's you met that talk that much........oh wait you met Stephanie first!! We spoke to you and John in the queue for either the Desert Buffet or the Captain's Photo.

I am soo glad you found us now.


That would be my order but leave out Alaska totally. Give a good time as Arlene has free long distance to UK so we might just want to talk to Helen on the phone.


I have one of those but I have not talked to her in twenty years!!

Stephanie was the first person we spoke to on the ship for the 10 Night Southern as I recognised her from the photo on the disboards.

If you are phoning the UK, any time before 3:30 in the afternoon would be good as I believe you are 6 hours behind us here in the UK. This allows conversation time.

I didn't talk to my mother-in-law for six years but we speak now.

David

 

[daipp]

Sadly we did not run into David and Helen ... 5 nights is just toooo short We did see Helen accept the CC clock prize for David, and then suddenly she was gone.

About 3 am one morning we both sat up straight in our bed, as the closet door slammed open and the light came on.

Helen won a clock on the last cruise and I won one on this cruise. I've been racking my brains as to why I didn't attend the CC meeting and all I can remember is that it overlapped with something else.

What you describe at 3:00am is soooo true. It wasn't just the noise of the door but also the flash of the light going on . It took me three attempts to walk from my side of the bed to get to the window to look at what was happening outside. As soon as I could see we were safe I went back to sleep.

David

 

[Stepht5]

Stephanie was the first person we spoke to on the ship for the 10 Night Southern as I recognised her from the photo on the disboards.

If you are phoning the UK, any time before 3:30 in the afternoon would be good as I believe you are 6 hours behind us here in the UK. This allows conversation time.

I didn't talk to my mother-in-law for six years but we speak now.

David

One of the reasons I post so many pics! You can either RUN when you see me coming or speak to me.
Alex & Sam had been talking for months before then --- how many times did I run into the den to find out who was in there? I could *hear* Alex & Carlton (Chrystal's son) talking to Sam on the computer.
She was laughing the other day about the first time they all met onboard. They had made plans to met the first day @ around 2pm. She said they all got there and then realized that they had never really *met* each other and everyone got shy for a moment! That didn't last long!!!!

This was taken on Sept 1, 2008 --

This was taken Sept of 2006 --

No offense but, I kind of wish you weren't on speaking terms this past year or so...... At least not until AFTER the cruise.
And you are a good dh for doing that for Helen.

Helen won a clock on the last cruise and I won one on this cruise. I've been racking my brains as to why I didn't attend the CC meeting and all I can remember is that it overlapped with something else.

David

I need to have you or Helen put our forms in! I want a clock! LOL!

 

[Michelle2]

Hi everyone!

I hope I'm allowed to jump in here..we also booked the dummy cruise...we weren't going to since I have no idea when we get to cruise again with DCL...but Laura and Cheryl talked us into it

Tina...love your sig line with Billy! The other night I was watching TV and there was some clip about Ronn Lucas and all I could think about was "I want Tinaaaa!"

I will have to add the logo to my sig line. We were supposed to go to Alaska in 2010 but DH wants to see what they announce in October...

Have a great day!

I was remembering the "I want Tinaaa" with Billy too.....too funny! Love the signature with Billy and the trunk. I had to show DH.

We booked the 12/5/09 dummy date too. We really want to go on the repo and on one of the Baltic ones as the whole family, but have no idea which way, or if costs will permit it. I am hoping some additional family will finally come with us.
I cannot wait until beginning of October!

 

[magiroux]

Morning all!

M, good luck with your interview!

Ditto....Good wishes and pixie dust coming your way, M

 

[Downrivermama]

Hi everyone!

I hope I'm allowed to jump in here..we also booked the dummy cruise...we weren't going to since I have no idea when we get to cruise again with DCL...but Laura and Cheryl talked us into it

Tina...love your sig line with Billy! The other night I was watching TV and there was some clip about Ronn Lucas and all I could think about was "I want Tinaaaa!"

I will have to add the logo to my sig line. We were supposed to go to Alaska in 2010 but DH wants to see what they announce in October...

Have a great day!

Hey Desiree! Just jump in the more the merrier! Everytime I think of that night, I giggle! I was so sore from laughing that night!

I was remembering the "I want Tinaaa" with Billy too.....too funny! Love the signature with Billy and the trunk. I had to show DH.

We booked the 12/5/09 dummy date too. We really want to go on the repo and on one of the Baltic ones as the whole family, but have no idea which way, or if costs will permit it. I am hoping some additional family will finally come with us.
I cannot wait until beginning of October!

It was too funny!

Hey Tina - I'm not sure it is safe for you to be booked on a dummy cruise.

See what M started? She inspired me with her post! M you are so inspirational! Thank the Lord that I wasn't drinking anything when I saw it or my laptop would of been toast! As it was I was on the extremely slow free wireless conection at the hotel and I let a whoop out and a bunch of the girls came running. DD looked and started laughing and than had to fill in the others on what happened.

 

[daipp]

One of the reasons I post so many pics! You can either RUN when you see me coming or speak to me.
Alex & Sam had been talking for months before then --- how many times did I run into the den to find out who was in there? I could *hear* Alex & Carlton (Chrystal's son) talking to Sam on the computer.
She was laughing the other day about the first time they all met onboard. They had made plans to met the first day @ around 2pm. She said they all got there and then realized that they had never really *met* each other and everyone got shy for a moment! That didn't last long!!!!

This was taken on Sept 1, 2008 --

I've just noticed; in that photo Alex is wearing his "I've pulled a princess" t-shirt.

Whilst you were all meeting up with Helen, Alex and Bethan (Cheryl and John also came out the same exit as you), I was sitting outside the other exit with all the cases as the porters hadn't started taking the next cruise cases at that point. Peter and Jack with their families came out the other exit though.

David

David

 

[cruisin'Mike]

I thought this was your President.............

David

No. That one's MY mother-in-law.

 

[daipp]

No. That one's MY mother-in-law.

David

 

[captaincrash]

David

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And for the review : http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2007/04/review_magellan_maestro_4040.php?page=1

 

[dahuffy]

But we are not going in February August fares run from $1200/pp for changing planes to $1400/pp non-stop X 4 OUCH!!!!

That's why Kevin and I won't be making this trip.

 

[Esteri]

DD applied for a job there and yes they do make you assemble furniture

Really???

On the news today. 95 is closed down . 2 semis collided. One was carrying nickels from the mint in Philadelphia. There are nickels all over the road. CAn you imagine the clean up????????

http://www.wesh.com/news/17492832/detail.html

Gives a new meaning to "Double Nickeling It" on the highway doesn't it??

Seriously though - hope no one was hurt.

.

 

[radioclash2]

Yep she told me to on one of her phone breaks.

 

[Stepht5]

I've just noticed; in that photo Alex is wearing his "I've pulled a princess" t-shirt.

Whilst you were all meeting up with Helen, Alex and Bethan (Cheryl and John also came out the same exit as you), I was sitting outside the other exit with all the cases as the porters hadn't started taking the next cruise cases at that point. Peter and Jack with their families came out the other exit though.

David

David

And the only reason I didn't run over to see you was that they were trying to get dh to board the bus...so.....we go over there...board the bus...and then wait for about 30 minutes!!!!

No. That one's MY mother-in-law.

 

[captaincrash]

OK...

... We're thinking of cancelling that NCL cruise for January 3rd of 2009. My sister is gonna cancel because my auntie (her cabin mate) needs surgery then... and my brother is cancelling because of an inability to secure vacation time then + other complications. Plus the 5th family that was ready to book also side stepped it. DRAT! So my Dad and I remain booked and we are the most flexible too.

So... I just noticed that SAME NCL voyage from LA to Mexico is $500 cheaper if we were to take it October 25th to Nov 1st. I know... that's in about 33 days from now ... but then again ... since it's underselling with little time to sel out ... that is precisely what makes it cheap. The NCL Star is quoted as $299 per person on 1st 2 inside. 3rd and 4th are $199. All told ... lowest price on 2 in an inside cabin is $997... and 4 would be $1650. Add a window for $200.

Alternatively, we could switch from the 91,000 ton STAR (2001 launched) to the Princess Sapphire at 113,000 tons (2004).. for $1,105 for 2 inside or $1667 for 4 inside. No quad windows are available to book. NCL has windows and great locations on the ship... while the Sapphire has very few cabins with far forward or aft only available. We'd select aft cabins and deal with the engine noises over the heaving forward region of the ship. Other differences betwwen these two ships inlcude the time in port. The Sapphire totals 27 hours and good early docking times. The NCL Star totals 30 hours but some later docking times. A "push" if ya ask me given our probable plans ashore.

We did not do the zip line or horse back riding inpart because we knew we were scheduled to return in January. And the party we were with was not committed to do those things. I'm hoping we get back there in October now so we can do the zip line and horse back ride. My Dad won't zip line but maybe my step mother will ... and both will do horse back riding (I hope).

At any rate... I know many of us just left these ports... however .... some of us might be interested in doing it again (more likely next year or further out). Just wait for last minute disounts like they are now, eh? $299 pp + $199 sound awful cheap if ya ask me.

Alicia is still chafing at wiping her calandar for that week though. SO we may NOT end up going after all. IF not then we just might cancel cruising entirely til... gee... I don't know when if not the DCL voyages we're waiting to consider this Oct 7th.

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

So... I just noticed that SAME NCL voyage from LA to Mexico is $500 cheaper if we were to take it October 25th to Nov 1st. I know... that's in about 33 days from now ... but then again ... since it's underselling with little time to sel out ... that is precisely what makes it cheap. The NCL Star is quoted as $299 per person on 1st 2 inside. 3rd and 4th are $199. All told ... lowest price on 2 in an inside cabin is $997... and 4 would be $1650. Add a window for $200.

You should go...33 days isn't bad! I just picked up our cruise docs for Oct 3rd! (I have no idea what I was thinking when I booked it last year) It's only a 3 day so that isn't bad but the thought of packing a suitcase again makes me a little sick to my stomach!

 

[Stepht5]

You should go...33 days isn't bad! I just picked up our cruise docs for Oct 3rd! (I have no idea what I was thinking when I booked it last year) It's only a 3 day so that isn't bad but the thought of packing a suitcase again makes me a little sick to my stomach!

It would be the thought of UNpacking a suitcase that would make me ill!

 

[Reenieny]

The important questions:

When do you expect to cruise?
I know it wont be 2009.. but definatley in 2010.. have to wait and see the itinerary...

Where do you hope to go? Any where MICKEY goes... and hopefully, Capt Tom..lol

Who would you love to cruise with ? Is there a group other than the PIRATES??? I am seriously hoping my 2 girlfriends from college.. The last time we went on a vacation was Fort Launderdale Spring Break 1985.. OMG i am shocked we made it home alive..lol and sad to say we were all nursing students..lol

(couldn't find a dummy, so I picked a squirrel)[/QUOTE]

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

It would be the thought of UNpacking a suitcase that would make me ill!

Don't get me wrong..I am thrilled to be going (especially because I love the murder mystery cruises we take) It just seemed like it wasn't a big deal when we booked it but I am just now getting back into things and am still tired.

But you are right..unpacking is worse..I already told Richard..no ship pictures..no souvineers...nothing!

 

[captaincrash]

The important questions:

When do you expect to cruise?
I know it wont be 2009.. but definatley in 2010.. have to wait and see the itinerary...

Where do you hope to go? Any where MICKEY goes... and hopefully, Capt Tom..lol

Who would you love to cruise with ? Is there a group other than the PIRATES??? I am seriously hoping my 2 girlfriends from college.. The last time we went on a vacation was Fort Launderdale Spring Break 1985.. OMG i am shocked we made it home alive..lol and sad to say we were all nursing students..lol

(couldn't find a dummy, so I picked a squirrel)

[/QUOTE]

Doreen...

... I too might quip I'd like to sail with a couple of my girlfriends from college... but then again I think Alicia would be loading that shotgun seconds after I voiced THAT notion.

Lucky fer me Alicia doesn't READ most of this stuff here... < chuckles > ... and you all know I'm JUST KIDDING... right?