Hello from the Liberty of the Seas

[bettyann29]

We're in St. Maarten and it's sunny.

It POURED all day in San Juan. We are talking biblical rain. Our souvenier from San Juan was two umbrellas.

But that was yesterday......

Last night I was watching the shopping show and I'm pretty sure I need something called chocolate diamonds and apparently EVERYONE in the world needs something called Tanzanite. I'm told that by the year 2030, the world will run out of Tanzanite.

I might have to stock up.

Ok....John is finally ready and we're off.

Tanzanite is a beautiful stone!!

I have quite a few pieces of it.. including my engagement ring is tanzanite and diamonds.. absolutely beautiful!!

 

[klam_chowder]

Oh yes EVERYONE does indeed need Tanzanite - actually it would be a good prize in the prize-matron - WAY better than Richard Petty (no offense Will - and all you other fans.)

prize-matron? I think, prize-matron did I miss something, is that what we're calling Julie now?! Oh I GET IT...prize-MA-tron

okay, I must be working too hard...need a Disney vacation

cheers,

 

[LilGMom]

I soooooo want to go on a cruise!!!!!! DH has it in his little brain that it wouldn't be fun. Maybe if I continue to stomp my feet he'll give in.

Sidenote: Maybe I should hint to DH that I want some Tanzanite since it is a December birthstone and I am a December baby.

 

[SamIAm21]

Maybe I should hint to DH that I want some Tanzanite since it is a December birthstone and I am a December baby.

So now Tanzanite is a December birthstone. When I was a child, it was Blue Zircon, which was a pretty green/blue/aqua color. Lately, I've seen Blue Topaz being called the December birthstone, and now Tanzanite???? They change it all the time. Well I do have some Tanzanite, so I guess I'm all set.

 

[LilGMom]

So now Tanzanite is a December birthstone. When I was a child, it was Blue Zircon, which was a pretty green/blue/aqua color. Lately, I've seen Blue Topaz being called the December birthstone, and now Tanzanite???? They change it all the time. Well I do have some Tanzanite, so I guess I'm all set.

According to more than a few website Tanzanite is the "modern" December birthstone.

 

[aprince&princess]

We went to Orient Beach on our cruise in April and my DD10 made sure to point out every topless women she noticed, and then commented that it was really gross to see topless women while trying to eat lunch. But the beach was beautiful and we had a great time.

 

[SamIAm21]

According to more than a few website Tanzanite is the "modern" December birthstone.

Works for me!! I love the purple stone much better!!

 

[dpuck1998]

We went to Orient Beach on our cruise in April and my DD10 made sure to point out every topless women she noticed, and then commented that it was really gross to see topless women while trying to eat lunch. But the beach was beautiful and we had a great time.

I know how she felt, mostly because I was "rubber' neck'en"

 

[xtremeservice]

Ok just need to know where is blog with pics??

 

[Annette_VA]

Ok just need to know where is blog with pics??

www.disunplugged.com

Or, just click on the "Blog" links at the top of the page

 

[xtremeservice]

Thanks.

 

[xtremeservice]

John or Kevin if you you see a tall red headed fella with two goofy kids that look like him his wife and his sister say hay Dan he should stick out like a sore thumb you have two days to find him. Thanks The blog so far is great looks like a lot of fun.

 

[scarlett873]

Curiousity got the better of me and I looked up Chocolate Diamonds...don't know that they would be too good of an investment.

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It's funny how until very recently, diamonds of considerably lower colors with brownish hues and yellowish overtones, were simply known as "low color diamonds".

Lower colored diamonds, are not as scarce or valuable as diamonds of icy white colors and therefore command less of a premium than the diamonds of higher (better) color grades.

Problem was, certain diamond mines tended to only produce diamonds of substantially lower colors. Well these are diamonds too and they needed to be sold..right? Well, of course!

Some brilliant marketing guru came up with an incredible idea; why not market these diamonds with finesse! Indeed, why not turn the very liability of the stone into something positive?

Thus, was born the marketing strategy known as "chocolate diamonds," "cognac diamonds," and/or "champagne diamonds".
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They have a topaz sort of look.

Tanzanite on the other hand! I LOVE it! Such a pretty color. I have
a pair of Tanzanite earrings.

I have to say...that ring is quite stunning! Maybe I do need a chocolate diamond after all!

John and Kevin, could you add that to your list of souvenirs for me? I'll send you my address...