LAST CALL for the 10/18/03 Eastern Magic Cruise!

[BeanoC]

That's just my nature, Paul. I am a quiet, rather shy fellow. Reserved. Anti-social. Subdued.

Haven't you noticed???




'Beano'

 

[paulcrsb]

Beano - You are right. My mistake.

Paul

PS- If you are subdued then who was that wild and crazy guy that we have cruised with previously? LOL!!!!!!!!

 

[tarzanman]

Paul- That was me...try not to get Beano and I confused! LOL!

 

[paulcrsb]

Tim - I think in a former life you and Beano were twins! LOL!!!!!

Paul

 

[Perchinske]

Hi Everyone! Even though I have not posted in awhile, I still keep up reading this thread. I enjoy meeting all of you.....

I was wondering if anyone could suggest excursions for my DH and DD (2) in St. Maarten, St. Thomas? I have been reading the other threads, but would like your opinions. I was thinking of shopping and maybe relaxing at the beach. Where is the best place to shop? Is it worth it to go to Trunk Bay? What is the easiest way to get there? Should we go by taxi at some of the ports to get to our destination, or rental car. Any help would be appreciated.

Rena

 

[BeanoC]

Hi Rena, 'welcome back'...

Trunk Bay is gorgeous; we went there 2 years ago. I'm not sure how much fun it would be for a 2 year old though... but if you decide to go there, here's how to do it:

When you get off the ship in St. Thomas, there will be countless taxi's lined up right near the pier.You need to take one to Red Hook, which is where you get on the ferry. Take a ferry from Red Hook to St. John, and once there, take another taxi to Trunk Bay. Most of the taxis on St. Thomas work with someone on St. John, so you can usually get a 'package price'; just make sure you look for that specific taxi service once on St. John. Don't worry, it's a lot easier than it sounds! As I said, Trunk Bay is a beautiful place, and if it's snorkeling you want, that's the place to go. it will cost about $25 per person total, for all taxis/ferries and park entrance. (Trunk Bay is inside a state park, so they charge around $3 per person entrance fee). It would cost you twice that to do a Disney excursion!

I hope this helps ya!




'Beano'

 

[paulcrsb]

Hi Rena!

I won't be much help. We have always travelled with teenagers. We are not as adventurous as Beano and have always done the Disney excursions. Trunk Bay was beautiful and we enjoyed the snorkling there.

In St. Maarten we did the Disney trip to Orient Bay. It's a nice beach but beware there are a lot of naked people strolling up and down the beach. I enjoyed my time there but if your into saving money you can probably do this trip on your own also.
We've also done the Golden Eagle Catamaran trip which I wouldn't recommend if you have younger children. We had a blast but it was really a booze cruise and snorkel trip.

We haven't decided what we are doing this time for excursions but we will probably do something different.

Good Luck!

Paul

 

[BeanoC]

If I can be serious for a moment...

(Those of you who know me can stop snickering now - I AM serious every now and then. I usually allocate 10-12 minutes every month for it).

I would like to remind everyone that my DW and I will be hosting a small party in our stateroom, and I would like to start putting the details together.

First of all, I would like your feedback as to the best day for it - we were thinking either Sunday or Monday (sea days), around 1:00 P.M. Also, please remind me of any birthdays/anniversaries or other special occasions that are occuring on or around our cruise. For example, Kamy has a b-day in late September, my DW in early September, so both of their b-days are part of the 'celebration'...

It'll be an informal cake-and-champagne party, and if you have an occasion to celebrate, your name needs to be on the cake! Let me know.

I'd like to get a head-count for this, as well as names and stateroom numbers for those planning to attend. Everyone is welcome! If you don't care to post your stateroom numbers here, please email them to me, or simply look me up at the port before we board - I'll be the obnoxious idiot with 4 or 5 cameras, loud clothing, and an embarrassed wife.

We look forward to having everyone get together, and since Kamy has offered to co-host, so you know it'll be a heck of a time!!
(Tim - bring your beer mug!)




'Beano'

 

[paulcrsb]

Hi Beano!

Count us in. Either of those days is ok with us. We are in the bowels of the ship this time in cabin #2103.

I'll be celebrating my birthday on this cruise. It's on 10/25. I'll probably be the oldest kid on the ship again.

Can I bring my beer mug too?

Paul

 

[BeanoC]

Um, Paul? Oh geez, I am SO embarrassed now.
The thing is, you guys... aren't invited. I'm so sorry. I should have said something earlier.

Kidding! (But I guess you knew that)

Please do bring your beer mug and, by the way... which birthday will it be for ya?? 28? 29? 57?

Always glad to have you and Pam!


Who's next??




'Beano'

 

[kamgen]

Me too! Me too! Me too!
Party?? Did someone say party?? Well, I am not much of a partier...LOL!

My bday is Sept 23 and my buddy Beano is so nice to celebrate it onboard!
Don't forget we are gonna celebrate Beano's November bday too!

We are in the steerage section too Paul, stateroom #2577 !

I cannot wait for this cruise!

Paul, you should join us on the excursion we are doing! St. Marteen 12meter Regatta!
Beano doesn't want to!
(just kidding)

 

[tchrmom]

OK..we're new to your group, but we'd really like to meet the faces behind all the "banter". hahahahaha Are we invited too?


We are in room 2101. Our anniversary (16years!) is August 1st. Is that too far out to celebrate?

I booked Radisson today online. Got $85.00. Does anyone think/know if I can do better?

89 days to go! I can't wait! Already started my "Things to pack " list.

 

[BeanoC]

Yes, tchrmom, you're invited... remind me of your first names if you would...

Ok, so Kamy's bday, my wife's bday, my bday, and a 16yr. anniv.

Who else? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?




'Beano'

 

[nicurnc]

Husband and I are doing the big 30 while on board ( that's JJ & Loretta)

Daughter Jenn will be 25 on Oct. 5

Son Kevin will be 22 0n Sept. 2


Will there be room on the cake?!LOL!

Maybe I could do up a banner?

Loretta

 

[takemeaway]

I am not going on this cruise but I am going on the Wonder cruise with Beano and Kamy. However, there is not party on that cruise (because Beano does not think us worthy) and I just hate to miss a party!

So, please add my name to the cake (my birthday is mid September) and light a candle in my name. (crying uncontrollably now). Why, oh why couldn't we have booked the 7 night cruise? (getting really dramatic now). Why do I always miss all the fun?
Why? Why?

(please do not take anything I take seriously unless I ask for money!)

 

[Perchinske]

Count us in too. We are fine with either day.....Is there anything you would like us to bring?

My husband Ted's Birthday is Sept. 4th. Our 6th anniversary is Aug. 30th. If you are running out of room on the cake, leave off the anniversary!

We do not have any room number as of yet. We are GTY a Cat. 11, so I kind of compare us to the poor people on the Titanic. Oh, well, they seemed to throw good parties and have fun in the movie!!

Rena, Ted and Calina

 

[tchrmom]

Thanks for letting us join Beano!

We're Dave and Fran, and if you run out of room, you can skip our anniv. since it is so far away from the cruise.

What can we bring?????

 

[BeanoC]

Well Rose, (takemeaway), the reason we aren't having a party in my stateroom on that cruise is cuz I went and got cheap and downgraded the room! I wouldn't have room for everyone.

But that doesn't mean we can't have a heck of a good sailaway party! I kinda wish I hadn't downgraded, but the savings were too good to pass up, and Kamy has convinced me that she won't let me spend any time in my room anyway!

Wow, it looks like we're celebrating all kinds of things! Maybe I should just get a cake that says "Happy Everything"... ok maybe not. I'll do my best! I hope DCL can help me with the cake, then DW will decorate it. You guys don't need to bring anything but yourselves and a fun attitude!! We are leaning towards Sunday for this gathering, around 1:00 PM. That's our first sea day, and a good opportunity to get to know everyone early on - that way you'll know who to avoid for the remainder of the week.

Ok, who else??




'Beano'

 

[doberman2002]

Can we join the fun? We will be celebrating our 10th Anniv on Aug 29 and I will be having a B-day in November. I'd give you a room number but like Rena we are in a GTY Cat. 11. Can't wait to meet the people behind the fun.

 

[BeanoC]

Yep doberman, you're in. The more the merrier!

When in November is your birthday? Mine is Nov. 27th...


Don't stop now, people - we're on a roll!

What a group; we may need to have 2 parties!!





'Beano'