7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 5

[Sailingpartyof10]

Does anyone know which day/evening the ball at Catherine's Palace will be?

 

[cquick]

At least you've looked for it, I was by Barnes & Noble last night and forgot to look for it.

I think you can get a lot of his information online.....his website is good. After all, we won't be traveling all over all the countries, only one day in the captials. And we don't have to look for accomodation, either.

 

[cquick]

That sounds better. Why couldn't they put this on the website

They probably will when the excursions are posted for booking.

 

[jilljill]

Good Morning All
I have decided that we are going to take it easy on this cruise and with the exception of STP try to avoid full day touring!

Does that mean a lot of local beer tasting in each port?

 

[RJAYL]

Does that mean a lot of local beer tasting in each port?

Dont forget we are in the hinderland not just Beer Schnaps as well!:

 

[jilljill]

Dont forget we are in the hinderland not just Beer Schnaps as well!:

Beer was the first thing that came to mind and I don't even drink it. Schnapps never even came to mind. But we can't forget the vodka that will be given in the shops in StP.

 

[RJAYL]

Beer was the first thing that came to mind and I don't even drink it. Schnapps never even came to mind. But we can't forget the vodka that will be given in the shops in StP.

Now were talking!

 

[jilljill]

Speaking of , anyone know the official drinking age in each country?

 

[RJAYL]

Speaking of , anyone know the official drinking age in each country?

As I posted on the Baltic Info thread! Now I can give you a hard time on 2 threads Doubll the Pleasure Double the Fun!

Why are you planning on getting minors intoxicated so you can take advantage of them?

 

[MrsScooby]

Good Morning All
I have decided that we are going to take it easy on this cruise and with the exception of STP try to avoid full day touring!

Good morning
Gonna run my crew ragged. They can sleep on sea days.

Does anyone know which day/evening the ball at Catherine's Palace will be?

Don't know, sorry.

I think you can get a lot of his information online.....his website is good. After all, we won't be traveling all over all the countries, only one day in the captials. And we don't have to look for accomodation, either.

Yeah I was gonna say hope they are not disappointed when they finally get the book. I think most if not all the information is available some place on the internet, but it is nice having all that info from those ports in one book.
I found a highlighter to the edges of the pages made it easier to find the info I wanted quicker.

They probably will when the excursions are posted for booking.

I was just griping because I was waiting for the posted excursion info to make decisions about going to Berlin via DCL or going private. Their disclaimer about the passenger being responsible for getting themselves back to port if they missed the train made me nervous.

Dont forget we are in the hinderland not just Beer Schnaps as well!:

mmm Schnapps I drank that alot in college
Not a beer or vodka drinker

 

[RJAYL]

Good morning
Gonna run my crew ragged. They can sleep on sea days.

Yes but remeber it is a VACATION you can always go back again (It even gives you a reason) if you see alot of interesting sights!

mmm Schnapps I drank that alot in college
Not a beer or vodka drinker

You most have been a big party girl!

 

[caven553]

Just out of curiosity...

how many folks are lurking out there

Lurking and copying information that you wonderful people post into emails to the rest of the family. They are all very grateful for the information presented here.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

 

[Samanthasmom1]

We are looking to add some more people to our St Petersburg tour
Right now it is a group of 8 (my family of 4 and alanapapa and caropooh). We have the standard tour for Anastasia that includes the Hermitage.

Looked up your info on the first page and your DD will turn 7 on the cruise. Hard to tell with that age group
Even my DS16 and DD12 get cranky sometimes if I drag them around too much
But I would feel guilty leaving mine on board while I toured Russia too.
Maybe just the first day like Barb suggested is the best compromise

Sorry for the delay in my response!

I sent you a PM.

Thanks!
Monica

Monica

 

[Caropooh]

Ellissa got back to me straight away. They haven't confirmed the summer times yet, but 1130am is most likely time to depart. The difference between DCL & doing it this way (other than cost) is not stopping at a viking ship play area, an ice cream & transport to the start - I think I can live with that!!!

Celestine

NO ICE CREAM??????

I think you can get a lot of his information online.....his website is good. After all, we won't be traveling all over all the countries, only one day in the captials. And we don't have to look for accomodation, either.

True, but this way I will have lots of information right at hand.

Lurking and copying information that you wonderful people post into emails to the rest of the family. They are all very grateful for the information presented here.

I notice you have a tag saying you need to post LOTS more! Keep that in mind!

 

[jilljill]

As I posted on the Baltic Info thread! Now I can give you a hard time on 2 threads Doubll the Pleasure Double the Fun!

Looks like we'll be drinking with the oldest kids in Germany, 16 is the legal age for beer and wine there.
All other countries drinking is 18 on premise.


Here's the link to drinking ages that was provided on the Baltics info thread: http://icap.org/table/MinimumAgeLimitsWorldwide

 

[caven553]

I notice you have a tag saying you need to post LOTS more! Keep that in mind!

Oddly enough I was given that tag by a mod that was on my cruise during the last med cruise when I spent most of the time lurking and not posting

 

[MrsScooby]

Yes but remeber it is a VACATION you can always go back again (It even gives you a reason) if you see alot of interesting sights!
My first trip to Europe! I have been waiting for this for a long time! Not sure when we will get to visit again as it took me over 40 years to get to this one! Plus I still have Italy to visit. I'll take it slow when I'm old

You most have been a big party girl!
Oh I was Really amazing I managed to make it out of U of R with a degree Can't drink much now, but I'll be sure to have some wine or schnapps on this cruise

Lurking and copying information that you wonderful people post into emails to the rest of the family. They are all very grateful for the information presented here.

Oh I agree this forum is a great place to get info for planning
I've learned so much from the folks here

Sorry for the delay in my response!

I sent you a PM.

Thanks!
Monica

Monica

NO ICE CREAM??????
I'm sure you can pick some up after the tour


True, but this way I will have lots of information right at hand.

I notice you have a tag saying you need to post LOTS more! Keep that in mind!

Oddly enough I was given that tag by a mod that was on my cruise during the last med cruise when I spent most of the time lurking and not posting

I have been posting on this forum since 2002 and still have yet to get a tag Like Mike said before I think I have tag fairy repellent


Something to think about for those lurking. A woman that was on the PC repo with me once posted that she was a little unnerved by the people that approached her on a cruise acting as if they knew her...since they had been lurking they felt that they did, but since they didn't post she felt that they were complete strangers. So as I read this while I was lurking I decided to get up the nerve to post I was very glad that I did as I had a lot of fun with the people on that cruise
There's no obligation to hang out with anyone on the cruise but it is nice to bump into folks and say "hi". I had some very nice chats during that cruise

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Oh I agree this forum is a great place to get info for planning
I've learned so much from the folks here








I have been posting on this forum since 2002 and still have yet to get a tag Like Mike said before I think I have tag fairy repellent


Something to think about for those lurking. A woman that was on the PC repo with me once posted that she was a little unnerved by the people that approached her on a cruise acting as if they knew her...since they had been lurking they felt that they did, but since they didn't post she felt that they were complete strangers. So as I read this while I was lurking I decided to get up the nerve to post I was very glad that I did as I had a lot of fun with the people on that cruise
There's no obligation to hang out with anyone on the cruise but it is nice to bump into folks and say "hi". I had some very nice chats during that cruise

I have had that a lot people coming up and saying are you Andrew of the UK, in fact in 2008 in Disneyland USA, pre Panama cruise, I understand there was a guy who looked British and people had been approaching him.

One Disser who sort of knew me, went up to him, and as they did he snapped '' No I am not Andrew of the UK, but I am sure he has a lot of friends;;.

Looking at thread views, you can see there are far higher lurkers than posters. In some ways I can understand as it opens you up to PM's and enquires, I like helping, but some have used me as their personal concierge!!

Now you shouldn't do this but why not PM that Tag Fairy!!!! ( Tag Fairy ; ) tell her I never made it to Tortola!!!

 

[MrsScooby]

I have had that a lot people coming up and saying are you Andrew of the UK, in fact in 2008 in Disneyland USA, pre Panama cruise, I understand there was a guy who looked British and people had been approaching him.

One Disser who sort of knew me, went up to him, and as they did he snapped '' No I am not Andrew of the UK, but I am sure he has a lot of friends;;.

Looking at thread views, you can see there are far higher lurkers than posters. In some ways I can understand as it opens you up to PM's and enquires, I like helping, but some have used me as their personal concierge!!

Now you shouldn't do this but why not PM that Tag Fairy!!!! ( Tag Fairy ; ) tell her I never made it to Tortola!!!

Not sure what you meant by the Tortola reference until I looked at your tag

I don't post much on the main board anymore so I'm guessing that is the reason why I don't have a tag yet

I was just remembering my own days as a lurker and how glad I was that I started posting. My fear of missing out overcame my shyness