August 28, 2004 "LOST AT SEA" Cruise

[O'BWV]

I went back over the post and here's a list of 8/28 DISers that ****might**** consider a summer 2006 Eastern Cruise:

Doreen & Marty
Karen, Theresa & Roger
Pattie & John
Mary Rose & John
Terry & John
Joanna & Mitch
Carol & Nick
Ginny & Bob
Dori & Devin
Cindy & Bobby
Lyn & Bob
Cathy & Bob
Darlene & Stan

Did I miss anyone?

-Mary Rose

 

[admepo]

Hi all!

Ginny: Talked to the DH regarding your computer and he said if it boots up at all there is a chance to salvage the pictures by removing XP if it was loaded as a an upgrade or running the computer in safe mode/last known mode. That would probably help you retrieve the pics. But he said if the drive reallycrashed and won't boot at all then you will have to take it somewhere or send it somewhere to see what they can retrieve from it. I hope I explained that right!!!! . I am not any good with any of it. That's what I have him around for!!! LOL
Don't know what you have tried already but I hope this helps a little at least!! I have lost pics before too and HATE having to deal with that - the only downside of digital I think


Hope everyone has a good night!!!

Melanie

 

[Mjasp]

Oh Boy "a list" LOL "here we go again"

Count me in for a 2006 Eastern Cruise.

Group rate? Would that be less expensive than the 10% off per stateroom and $200 stateroom credit? Might not be, then we are at the mercy of anyone cancelling etc. But we can maybe ALL transfer our bookings to one TA, and they may then give us an added bonus. When its time we can send e mails to different TA's.

As my friend the comedienne stated...Hurricane season...Who cares, I agree with Mary Rose, if we withstood this one we can withstand another one. Bring em' on. As long as we sail the week BEFORE Labor Day weekend.

The end of August is MUCH cheaper than July.

Let me know as soon as the 2006 rates come out

Carol...Thanks for that bit of info, I think I will call them this weekend. If you book a cabin for 1 and then add 3 more people to it, will they give the 10% discount ALL 4 people or just the original 1.
Doreen...You did this didn't you?

Thanks
Joanna

 

[O'BWV]

Joanna - I bow to your list making ability, that is your job, please forgive me. 50 lashes to me with a wet noodle!!! LOL!
Also, I didn't realize that we couldn't get a group rate and the rebook discount but that does make sense. Maybe some travel agent could give us a deal. One last thing, if the rates for 2006 aren't out yet then how can I call and credit the rebooking deal? Thanks for any help......


-Mary Rose

 

[Mjasp]

Ok Mary Rose, first things first, PLEASE FEEL FREE to continue to make the "list" I am still trying to get back to normal.

You can book any cruise and then when the 2006 dates come out you can switch your reservation to that date.

You know, we can also check out a cruise out of NY. The arnival Legend to Tortola and Puerto Rico, St. Thomas. OR The Voyager of the seas 5 night cruise to Bermuda with only a one island stop.
OR the Norwegian Dawn to South Beach, Bahamas, Port Canaveral and I think their private Island. Or we can Discover the Magic on DCL.

 

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by Mjasp
Ok Mary Rose, first things first, PLEASE FEEL FREE to continue to make the "list" I am still trying to get back to normal.

You can book any cruise and then when the 2006 dates come out you can switch your reservation to that date.

You know, we can also check out a cruise out of NY. The arnival Legend to Tortola and Puerto Rico, St. Thomas. OR The Voyager of the seas 5 night cruise to Bermuda with only a one island stop.
OR the Norwegian Dawn to South Beach, Bahamas, Port Canaveral and I think their private Island. Or we can Discover the Magic on DCL.

I'll be able to give a firsthand report about the Voyager of the Seas after our cruise in June I love the idea of not having to fly, it saves time AND money. There are a lot of ships that cruise out of NY/NJ now. I love the idea of doing another DCL, but we'd be open to any, since it'd be a lot easier to depart so close to home. Too bad DCL didn't cruise out of NY, but I bet that's how everyone else feels too, who have cruise ports near their home.

 

[Reenieny18]

I go to the ER for a few hrs and miss 3 pages.WAHOO reunion 2006 . Well, the curse continues.. My mom's husband had mini strokes... in the ER and now the hospital tonight... They plan on going with us in 2006.
Ok add me, Marty, Jaclyn and Daniel in one room.. Karen and mom and Moms Husband (Theresa and Roger) in the other.
Eastern in August looks good. Antigua looks good too. There are no dates out for 2006 so far. So we booked a bogus date in NOV 2005 with Donna on board. One room each so $250 for me and Karen only. will add on the rest after a few months.
Mary Rose... SAVE THE BOOZE,,lol
Joanna,, get that list going... I will call AAA and see what they can do... for 50,,lol I agree August is cheaper..
Yeah to Bobby and Cindy and Bob and Lyn too, wahooooo!!! We seem to have a lot of Bob and Johns,,lol
Send me details as you guys get them,....

Doreen

 

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Hi Joanna - I know what you mean about getting back to normal - I feel really exhausted all the time! And for the record, I'm down for a cruise from NY. I trying to remember who was telling me on our cruise that they are cruise on Voyager of the Seas next year with alot of family members (was it you Terry?) Anyway, RCCL has ice skating and a rock wall, all that sounds good to me too. There's even something appealing about not driving to FL for a change. But either way, I'm in!!!!!


-Mary Rose

 

[Mjasp]

Terry...The only thing I notice is that Voyagers prices for August to Bermuda is the same as 7 nights on the Magic. But add the air fare, the transfers, pre night hotel and pre night meals. It may be worth it anyway.

 

[Reenieny18]

We still vote DCL.. for now.. maybe after a few,, we would consider Carnival again,, but so far DCL rules. I was on Carnival 2 yrs ago,.. and nothing like the special trement we had last week.. And look at what they said about the food rations on board... Oh well,, just a thought..

Still need help on how to add a pic on here and change my trip lists.... HELP!!!!

Doreen

 

[Mary Anne]

I have heard really good things about Norwegian Dawn. Our next cruise will be out of NYCity.

 

[Mjasp]

Doreen...Get well wishes for your moms DH.

All Seas does bookings for other cruise lines besides DCL, will have to check it out.

What does everyone else think?

 

[Mjasp]

OK OK its DCL, You don't have to twist my arm either way.

Should we start an August 2006 Eastern cruise thread?

 

[O'BWV]

Doreen - Wishing your Mom's husband a speedy recovery! I'll add Karen to the maybe list also!

I agree, it would be nice if DCL would visit a NY port the way they're visiting the West Coast. Oh well. Like I said before, I'm willing to do either NY Or DCL out of FL! WOO HOO!


-Mary Rose

 

[SeaSpray]

Mary Rose: Yes it's me who is traveling with a group of family members next June on the Voyager. All couples! We're leaving the kids home for that cruise. Anyone want to join us? This ship leaves out of the new Royal Caribbean cruise port in Bayonne, NJ.

Joanna: Unfortunately, Bermuda cruises are not inexpensive. I think that's why when we priced the Disney cruise that we just took, we didn't experience sticker shock. LOL Everyone talked about how expensive DCL was, but in comparison to our Bermuda cruise last year, it wasn't bad at all, and last year we had an inside cabin.

Also, I know that All Seasons books all cruise lines, but they didn't offer much of a discount for RCI. I think maybe $50. We ended up booking with Cruise Value, which is the same company we booked last year's Bermuda cruise with. They do a high volume of RCI cruises, in much the same way that All Seasons does high volume with DCL cruises.

Doreen: I hope your mom's DH will be better soon!!

 

[invaderzim]

I may have missed something in trying to catch up, but I noticed several comments about a 10-day Eastern Reunion cruise in 2006. Is DCL in fact scheduling a 10-day summer cruise? Or am I just out of the loop...

 

[O'BWV]

Hi invadezim - DCL is not offering a 10 day summer 2006 cruise that we know of, it's just a 2006 reunion cruise of our 10 day 2004 cruise. Sorry for the confusion.


-Mary Rose

 

[trinibjill]

Hi everyone
I talked with a girl from work who was on the NOrwegian cruise line while we were on our 1ST UNOFFICIAL 10 DAY CRUISE. She said they ran out of food the crew was disgruntled & there was nothing to do.
Disny Rocks.
Jill

 

[invaderzim]

Mary Rose:

Well, I'll put my two cents in -- add me to your list. I would vote for Western, but only because that was our first one and we missed Key West and we like the Mexican ports.

I agree that beginning of August would be better than end of August. Anyway, let me know what you all find out.

I must admit (and have hesitated to do so), I am really bummed that I did not meet more of you this cruise! By the time we got to the DisMeet, a lot of people had left (or not arrived yet maybe). We met a couple of people, and of course Jason and Travis were there, but I didn't actually meet some of you until we were on the bus to Orlando (like Doreen)!

I saw the pictures of the group up on Deck 9. I didn't even know about that gathering.

Oh, well, maybe next time.

I can't believe what an interest I opened up with my question about the "mystery" couple. I only asked because my daughter was totally fascinated by the son. We know his name is Samson and her name is Cheyenne (Cheri) because we saw her name on the auction sheet after she won a bid (my daughter's investigative techniques). He was always filming everything -- and seemed genuinely happy to be there. It was probably his first cruise. They were on one of our excursions and my daughter snuck several pictures with her polaroid. Just one of those entertaining things that keeps you busy (stalking people, that is )

Thanks for all your pictures.

 

[Mjasp]

Hmmm....Samson and Cheyanne, must start a search on google LOL I can see your DD wanting to see "Samson" he looks like a cutie, was he ever in the clubs? OK go ask the teens people

I'm not sure but I think I met you at the DIS meet, did you get a green lei? Also, I thought I handed you the name tag that Jason and Travis had made. But it was such a long time ago and a lot of things happened since that first DIS meet. LOL

Spoke with Bobby last night, and we are thinking and I mean just thinking of doing a 4 or 5 night to Canada next summer to hold us over until 2006.

Joanna