Podcast Cruise 2.0 Discussion Thread Deux

[tlcoke]

I'm really looking forward to the cruise! Will this be your first?

Yes, PCC 2.0 will be my first cruise. I can't wait for it to get here.

 

[chickie]

Paul, those pictures are GORGEOUS!!!!!!

 

[mainegal]

Paul, I love the photos. They look so amazing!

My first (and only) cruise was western Carribbean over ten years ago on the Seawind Crown / Vasco DeGama.

It was originally built as a trans-Atlantic ocean liner. It had great lines and interior. It was trend-setting modern liner both in and out - in its time.


Read more about it...
"Once a Portuguese national flagship and later a deluxe globe-trotting cruise ship, the now forgotten SEAWIND CROWN sits alongside a jetty in the outer harbor of Barcelona awaiting her fate."
http://www.maritimematters.com/seawindcrown1.html

 

[OKW Lover]

What local traditions does your community have on Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras?

Not much here. Basically its people asking if the food is spicy (if a restaurant offers anything special), and then their nose wrinkling up and saying "I don't like spicy food".

Of course, I don't fit that mold. Love spicy things. That's one of the reasons I married Val!

 

[Launchpad11B]

Not much here. Basically its people asking if the food is spicy (if a restaurant offers anything special), and then their nose wrinkling up and saying "I don't like spicy food".

Of course, I don't fit that mold. Love spicy things. That's one of the reasons I married Val!

You're a smooth operator!!

 

[aGoofyMom]

Happy Tuesday folks!

Haven't posted much cuz there's so much going on The downtown is crowded and there's so much energy around town. I go into just regular stores like a drugstore or grocery store and the cashiers are all wearing Olympic Go Canada gear! The atmosphere is fab here - even the queues to get into restaurants, etc. are fun and friendly. On the street pretty well everyone has some Olympic gear on: daypack, toque, vests, scarves, etc. I got some Olympic gear including the coveted red mitts

So far I'm very impressed with public transit and less impressed with the police and security

My brother and his family came in and spent the weekend with me so it was wonderful to hang out with them: took in the parade and major festivities in Chinatown for Chinese New Year and did some Olympic venues.

On V-day nite, I went to the Pairs figure skating Short program. We were in row 13, opposite side of the judges, lots of digitaries in the VIP section sitting across from us: Peggy Fleming, Joe Biden, Mitt Romney, Jean Chretian, Ottavio Cinquanta, Marie-France Dubriel, Patrice Lauzon, Micheal Ignatieff. Up top, Jamie Sale and David Pelletier were doing commentary. Saw Barbara Ann Scott and Scott Hamilton in the venue.

Heading to the Men's Short program today The sun is shining and forecast is for more of that for the next 6 days

And I noticed someone's ticker showing less than 300 days to 2.0

cheers,

WOOT! Red mitts! Careful when wet - sometimes the white turns purple.

And I must say I'm impressed - I wouldn't spot Ignatieff if I tripped over him!

You mean Kevin didn't tell you of your duties?

Paul - Awesome pictures again!

 

[Dodie]

Just paid off the cruise with our tax refund. Doing the happy dance! Nothing more to do now other than wait.

 

[Launchpad11B]

Just paid off the cruise with our tax refund. Doing the happy dance! Nothing more to do now other than wait.

Nice job Dodie!

 

[JimFitz]

Paul, what kind of camera do you use?

 

[DVCsince02]

Bring on the warmer weather!!!

 

[A.Mickey]

So how did you celebrate the Chinese New Year? Which year is it now - I'm thinking dog?

So have you been working on the Todd.0 logo - I think it should feature the thong

We went down to Chinatown in Chicago.

Watched the Parade, shopped a lil at the cute shops and had lunch at a restaurant in Chinatown,

(Aaron trying to figure out how to use chopsticks)

It is year of the Tiger!

Hmmm...I haven't started on the logo yet for Todd.0, but that is not a bad idea!

There is a lot to look forward to before PCC 2.0....

Some of my highlights:
•Doorway to Dreams in March (hopefully...come on Derek...)
•Muddy Buddy & Flower and Garden in May
•Sweet Meet in Hershey, PA in August
•3rd Annual Labor Day Weekend Indy meet
•Inaugural Wine and Dash Half Marathon & My first Food and Wine in October
•Turning 29 for my second time.

Don't forget end of June, Taste of Chicago!

Of course, I don't fit that mold. Love spicy things. That's one of the reasons I married Val!

I love Val!

 

[ADP]

Nice photos Paul.

I'm really looking forward to December 2010!

 

[Becx N Gav]

Good Morning Computernet Friends!!!

Happy Packzi Day! Happy Mardi Gras! Happy Fat Tuesday! (A packzi is like a donut on steriods..extra calories, extra fat, extra filling, extra good!)

What local traditions does your community have on Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras?

We do pancakes here but we'll probably have some at the weekend. My friends kids enjoyed seeing the pancake race in a nearby village.

Happy Tuesday folks!

Haven't posted much cuz there's so much going on The downtown is crowded and there's so much energy around town. I go into just regular stores like a drugstore or grocery store and the cashiers are all wearing Olympic Go Canada gear! The atmosphere is fab here - even the queues to get into restaurants, etc. are fun and friendly. On the street pretty well everyone has some Olympic gear on: daypack, toque, vests, scarves, etc. I got some Olympic gear including the coveted red mitts

So far I'm very impressed with public transit and less impressed with the police and security

My brother and his family came in and spent the weekend with me so it was wonderful to hang out with them: took in the parade and major festivities in Chinatown for Chinese New Year and did some Olympic venues.

On V-day nite, I went to the Pairs figure skating Short program. We were in row 13, opposite side of the judges, lots of digitaries in the VIP section sitting across from us: Peggy Fleming, Joe Biden, Mitt Romney, Jean Chretian, Ottavio Cinquanta, Marie-France Dubriel, Patrice Lauzon, Micheal Ignatieff. Up top, Jamie Sale and David Pelletier were doing commentary. Saw Barbara Ann Scott and Scott Hamilton in the venue.

Heading to the Men's Short program today The sun is shining and forecast is for more of that for the next 6 days

And I noticed someone's ticker showing less than 300 days to 2.0

cheers,

I'm glad you're having a good time, I was watching the snowboard cross the other night - wow - it's incredible how close they get and how fast they go.

I have been trying to find something for GADGAD. But The choices here are limited, or are falling on days I can't do them. I keep checking for updates, so far nothing new.

I hope you find something

We went down to Chinatown in Chicago.

Watched the Parade, shopped a lil at the cute shops and had lunch at a restaurant in Chinatown,

(Aaron trying to figure out how to use chopsticks)

It is year of the Tiger!

Hmmm...I haven't started on the logo yet for Todd.0, but that is not a bad idea!

Aww Aaron is such a sweetie
Thanks I didn't know it was tiger. I'm a monkey myself

Happy hump day everyone

 

[Launchpad11B]

Paul, what kind of camera do you use?

Some pics are mine but most are borrowed from other places. Just trying to escape the snowy, cold grayness of winter for a few minutes.

 

[jeanigor]

Aww Aaron is such a sweetie
Thanks I didn't know it was tiger. I'm a monkey myself

Happy hump day everyone

I'm a monkey too!


Happy Wednesday!

42ish weeks until the cruise. Woo Hoo!

 

[Dodie]

I agree with Paul. We need to see some sunshine.

Here are a few of our favorite photos that we took on PCC 1.0. Hope they help to drive the drearies away...

 

[aGoofyMom]

Just paid off the cruise with our tax refund. Doing the happy dance! Nothing more to do now other than wait.

WOOT!

Don't forget end of June, Taste of Chicago!

Becky & I are meeting up that way but in July...DD has school until the end of June.

We do pancakes here but we'll probably have some at the weekend. My friends kids enjoyed seeing the pancake race in a nearby village.

Thanks I didn't know it was tiger. I'm a monkey myself

Happy hump day everyone

For a brief moment I thought perhaps they were rolling pancakes down a track... Good story though.

I'm a monkey too!


Happy Wednesday!

42ish weeks until the cruise. Woo Hoo!

I am a dog....wait - make that - I was born in the year of the dog.

I jammed my finger yesterday so I am staying on the injured list for one more week. Is it possible to learn to be co-ordinated this close to 40?


Thanks of for the warm pics Dodie! They are awesome!

 

[Becx N Gav]

I'm a monkey too!


Happy Wednesday!

42ish weeks until the cruise. Woo Hoo!

I am actually a metal monkey whatever that means, so you must be a 1980 baby too?

42ish doesn't really sound all that far off

 

[Becx N Gav]

For a brief moment I thought perhaps they were rolling pancakes down a track... Good story though.



I am a dog....wait - make that - I was born in the year of the dog.

I jammed my finger yesterday so I am staying on the injured list for one more week. Is it possible to learn to be co-ordinated this close to 40?


Thanks of for the warm pics Dodie! They are awesome!

Yeah I've nevr really got why they do that race - maybe a race to make the batter and cook a pancake? I don't think they'd roll very far but it would be rather funny to watch your sort of pancake race

Owww, just as you were getting better - hope it doesn't hurt too much

Thanks Paul and Dodie for those pics - makes me think of summer

 

[Cherinva]

Just paid off the cruise with our tax refund. Doing the happy dance! Nothing more to do now other than wait.

So did I...well actually, I also paid off the pre-cruise portion as well. (my daughter still owes a little on her portion) I got information yesterday in the mail from DCL on the trip insurance....now it's really setting in the I'm going on a cruise....so excited