Radiance 4/22/12 Macadamia Cruise Nuts - Hawaii to Vancouver

[waf125]

Welcome to Rick & Deannie! I am Martha and my DH is Lee and we live in Charlotte, NC.

Glad to have you joining us! :D

[waf125]

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[waf125]

OLD LAHAINA LUAU
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012
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Radiance Macadamia Cruise Nuts


ATTENDEES

Waf125 (Martha ) - 2*
--------(Nancy)-1 *
Steve-O ( Steve) -2*
Dprcan (Paco) -2*
Bella Days (Brenda) - 4*
Karter35 (Cherie) - 3*
Mike2915 (Mike) - 2*
Dramaqueen4lyfe (Sheila) -10*
Rufe (Bob) -2*
Clipper Miami (John) - 2*
Sunset seekers (Larry) - 2
MarinerDeacon (Jerry) -2*
Flames (Carol) - 2*
Cruise Wizard (Gary) - 2*
Gusti (Gusti) - 3*
Swe9742 (Del) - 2*
Wacruiser77 (Ron) - 2
WifesChef (Terry) - 2
Tootts (Norma) - 4*
Spoarzy (Ryan) - 4*
Blue46 (Felicia) - 2*
Pstone1 (Paula) - 4*
ChrisC (Chris) -- 2*




Transportation costs from the port / OLL / return is $4 PP. This was a quote from Aloha Maui Taxi - using 6 person vans. Everyone pays directly when boarding - no upfront pre-payments.

*Interested in transportation

[Cruising Fool]

Hello Everyone

We are Rick and Deannie and just booked this cruise on Saturday.
I am Rose's sister and brother-in-law ( sunset seekers ).Sandy would you please add us to the M&M Roll Call list when you get a chance. Thank You . We are so excited about seeing Hawaii for the first time and being on the Radiance again. Looking forward to meeting you all.:):)

WELCOME - and I agree with Travelgoddess.... you are LUCKY to have gotten a room.

[travelgoddess1]

We just got the Waikiki Beach Mariott Resort, as well, for $95! WOOHOO, and thank you for the bidding advice.

Martha, I entered 4 stars, Waikiki Beach area, and the bid went through right away. Good luck!

This beats our other hotel reservation, for double the price, and not as nice a porperty. Which I am cancelling as soon as I post this.:)

[Bella days]

Welcome Rick and Deannie,
It will be our ( myself- Brenda and hubby-Rick) first time to Hawaii as well. can hardly wait.
Beautiful, sunny day in Montreal today.
Have a great day!!

[waf125]

We just got the Waikiki Beach Mariott Resort, as well, for $95! WOOHOO, and thank you for the bidding advice.

Martha, I entered 4 stars, Waikiki Beach area, and the bid went through right away. Good luck!

This beats our other hotel reservation, for double the price, and not as nice a porperty. Which I am cancelling as soon as I post this.:)


Thanks for the verification, Karen. :D Waiting to hear back from the rest of our group.

[Popeye II]

Thanks all… We Pricelined the Waikiki Marriott also. Great price and a great hotel. This was a good weekend. Got our flight and hotel booked and happy with the price for both. :D

[ClipperMiami]

Arrived home last night from our Navigator Transatlantic and Celebrity Equinox Eastern Med cruises, 24 days of wonderful people, wonderful ports and just generally great fun.

Now the challenge of catching up.

[cruise wizard]

you both are officially "Nuts". Now you need to read back over all of the posts......good luck!!! Rose can fill you in on the major things....luau, cruise pins, photo album etc. Do sign up for the Meet & Mingle.

[JAKE3337]

Hi all!

Just got a little conflicting information and wanted to verify.

When using Priceline, did you put in 4* or resort?

Thanks so much!


Martha

I bid Resort* but it looks like some others did 4* and still got the Waikiki Marriott.

Angela

[Spoarzy]

For anyone flying in early and staying in Waikiki, I just booked via Priceline bidding and got the Waikiki Marriott for 4 nights pre-cruise @ $95 per night. This is a great price. We stayed here last year as well and the added bonus is that there is a parking garage next door for $10 a night so you don't have to pay the high parking prices at the hotel. Most of the hotel parking prices are about $30 a night.

Hotel and flights are booked!

Angela

Thanks for the FYI!!! We too are now staying at the Waikiki MArriott for $95 a night starting on the 19th :)

[Spoarzy]

A question for those who have done this cruise before. Since Radiance does not leave port till Monday evening, can you, or have you in the past rented a car till the Monday? Can you park it at the pier Sunday night? We are looking at renting a car and not sure if we should return it prior to boarding on Sunday or keeping it till Monday.

[travelgoddess1]

I know people have rented cars for the overnight, but am not sure where they parked them. Good question, I'm sure someone will know the answer.

[waf125]

Can any of you that just got the Marriott thru Priceline tell us what your final total was with taxes and fees? Was a resort fee charged?


Thanks for all your help! :D

[waf125]

Sorry, John, I got caught up in all this Priceline stuff! :o

Welcome back! Glad you had such a great time! :D

[waf125]

YEAH!!!! :D

We are now booked at the Marriott as well! :D

Thanks for everyone's help!

[JAKE3337]

A question for those who have done this cruise before. Since Radiance does not leave port till Monday evening, can you, or have you in the past rented a car till the Monday? Can you park it at the pier Sunday night? We are looking at renting a car and not sure if we should return it prior to boarding on Sunday or keeping it till Monday.

We rented a car pre-cruise 3 nights last year but returned it back once we boarded the ship. We wish we had kept it. Couldn't get enough of driving our brand new convertible Mustang to the North Shore.

I have booked a convertible again for this trip. I booked Thrifty for most islands our last two trips to Hawaii but for this one I booked Budget as I got a convertible for $126 for 5 days = $188 including all taxes! I'm ready to go but have to wait a year and have two more cruises before this one lol

Angela

[Spoarzy]

We rented a car pre-cruise 3 nights last year but returned it back once we boarded the ship. We wish we had kept it. Couldn't get enough of driving our brand new convertible Mustang to the North Shore.

I have booked a convertible again for this trip. I booked Thrifty for most islands our last two trips to Hawaii but for this one I booked Budget as I got a convertible for $126 for 5 days = $188 including all taxes! I'm ready to go but have to wait a year and have two more cruises before this one lol

Angela

We are thinking of renting a car for the Sunday night as well. Have you looked into parking at the pier?

[Spoarzy]

Can any of you that just got the Marriott thru Priceline tell us what your final total was with taxes and fees? Was a resort fee charged?


Thanks for all your help! :D

We got a room for 3 nights starting on the 19 checking out on the 22nd of April and it was $333.24 taxes in.

[JAKE3337]

We are thinking of renting a car for the Sunday night as well. Have you looked into parking at the pier?

Looks like if we are out by 8am on the Monday morning, it might only cost $5 overnight...... http://www.alohatower.com/marketplace-information/parking/

[JAKE3337]

I should have mentioned that the person that posted this said they parked at the Harbour Court lot and only paid $5 overnight (out by 8am). Based on where the ship was docked, it was the closest lot.

http://www.alohatower.com/marketplace-information/parking/

Angela

[swe9742]

It is exciting to read about everyone's travel arrangements. We are also planning to arrive in Honolulu on the 19th so we have a few days to see Oahu. Haven't made flight arrangements yet, but getting close. I have booked a room at the Hale Koa but am watching prices at several other hotels and may change as the date gets closer.

We are thinking of taking the train from Vancouver to either Seattle or Portland at the end of the cruise then flying to SLC from there. Has anyone ever taken the train? It will mean staying overnight in Vancouver and catching the train very early in the morning, but we have heard it is a beautiful ride. So, just wondering if anyone has done this.

[travelgoddess1]

It is exciting to read about everyone's travel arrangements. We are also planning to arrive in Honolulu on the 19th so we have a few days to see Oahu. Haven't made flight arrangements yet, but getting close. I have booked a room at the Hale Koa but am watching prices at several other hotels and may change as the date gets closer.

We are thinking of taking the train from Vancouver to either Seattle or Portland at the end of the cruise then flying to SLC from there. Has anyone ever taken the train? It will mean staying overnight in Vancouver and catching the train very early in the morning, but we have heard it is a beautiful ride. So, just wondering if anyone has done this.

We have taken the train, once, to Vancouver, from Los Angeles. Be aware that some of the train schedules are actually busses from Vancouver to Seattle. Also be aware that there can be very long wait times at the border. Those seem to be the two major drawbacks that are mentioned and experienced.

[flames]

We're Back from the Navigator - had a fun time.

Carol - thanks so much - you did a fantastic job with the Roll Call.



Thank You Sandy and anytime you go away I will jump right in and do it again;)

Welcome back and glad you had a fun time:cool:

Carol:)

[Cruising Fool]

We are thinking of taking the train from Vancouver to either Seattle or Portland at the end of the cruise then flying to SLC from there. Has anyone ever taken the train? It will mean staying overnight in Vancouver and catching the train very early in the morning, but we have heard it is a beautiful ride. So, just wondering if anyone has done this.

We've done it the opposite way - and it is a beautiful ride. But Karen is right about making sure that it actually is the TRAIN.

[flames]

Good evening all

We are back from a wonderful trip on the Radiance - she's having her "make-over" currently as we speak. Will be some interesting changes!

Had a terrific time - met some great folks who we look forward to seeing/sailing with next April. They made our cruise memorable :D We tried to talk a few others into joining us if any cabins open up.

Carol - was terrific meeting you and Bob - how very nice of you to come all the way just to see us!:) Plus Bob was so very nice to give us a quick tour and ride to the Inner Harbour of Vancouver to catch our bus to Butchart Gardens. Thank you again Bob & Carol for your generous spirit!


Norma

Norma, it was nice to meet you and Mike also, Bob did not mind driving you down to the Inner Harbour he thought you guys were nice and he would do it again:)

We went down to see the Radiance on Sunday and we took pictures I will try and put some pictures on here this weekend as soon as I get Bob to help me with it, they are working 24/7 on her and you can hear all the banging going on:eek:

Carol:)

[flames]

We had a great cruise on the Radiance, can't wait to see the changes.

Carol & Bob it was so sweet of you two to come and meet us all.

Martha looks like the OLL list is growing, by the time we get there we'll be taking over the place.

Norma & Mike last night Larry opened our patio door and our neighbor's wind chime was making a wonderful sound and we both looked at each other and smiled. So it was 5:00 and we had a glass of wine and toasted you guy's. :);)

Rose & Larry

Rose, we too enjoyed meeting you guys and we would do it again:cool:

Okay inquiry minds want to know, what wind chime:confused:

I hope Steve and Nancy are having a great time and I hope the weather is nice for them:eek:

Carol:)

[flames]

Carol - this is the "old man" - we will be looking into the Med cruises for Sept / Oct period. Either Royal or Celebrity......depending on the itinerary. Maybe we will cruise together again.



Gary, we are looking in the Full of 2013 also so yes we just might cruise together again also:eek::cool:

Carol:)

[flames]

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WEEKS UNTIL WE SET SAIL!

Martha it is looking good and if you go away again and can not use the computer I can always put the dancing numbers on for you:eek::D

Thank you for lowering them each week:D

Carol:)

[flames]

Hello Everyone

We are Rick and Deannie and just booked this cruise on Saturday.
I am Rose's sister and brother-in-law ( sunset seekers ).Sandy would you please add us to the M&M Roll Call list when you get a chance. Thank You . We are so excited about seeing Hawaii for the first time and being on the Radiance again. Looking forward to meeting you all.:):)

Welcome Aboard Rick & Deannie, We Met Rose & Larry last week when they sailed into the Port in Victoria as we live in Ladysmith so now we are looking forward to meeting you next April, when do you think you guys will fly over to Hawaii? we are planing on April 19th out of Vancouver Airport:cool:

Carol:)

[cruising bears]

Cruising Bears are John and Laura from Florida

[pstone1]

Thanks for the FYI!!! We too are now staying at the Waikiki MArriott for $95 a night starting on the 19th :)

We also just booked the Waikiki Marriott starting on the 19th for $95 per night. What a great deal and Marriott points to boot! Still have to book the air and hope to find a good deal on that as well. Thanks for the great info on this Priceline deal!

Paula

[miko1]

Welcome Aboard Rick & Deannie, We Met Rose & Larry last week when they sailed into the Port in Victoria as we live in Ladysmith so now we are looking forward to meeting you next April, when do you think you guys will fly over to Hawaii? we are planing on April 19th out of Vancouver Airport:cool:

Carol:)

Hello Carol
Thank you for the welcome. We are not sure of these details yet as we just booked on Saturday. We are still waiting for our booking confirmation number from our TA. I know Rose and Larry are flying out of YVR on the 18th. I expected our TA to be getting this info to us by Yesterday or today. :)

[miko1]

Thank You for all the Welcomes from everyone.
Rick & Deannie

[flames]

Hello Carol
Thank you for the welcome. We are not sure of these details yet as we just booked on Saturday. We are still waiting for our booking confirmation number from our TA. I know Rose and Larry are flying out of YVR on the 18th. I expected our TA to be getting this info to us by Yesterday or today. :)

Hi, is it Rick or Deannie that posts? We are planing on flying out on the 19th as that will give us 3 nights for a hotel in Hawaii and then the 4th night will be on the ship so that gives us 5 days in Hawaii, we may take the early plane and we would get into Hawaii about 11AM so we have the whole day there but let us know when you fly out as we might be on the same plane and can take transportation together to the hotel:cool:

You are very lucky to get a cabin now as there is a group that is grabbing them up as soon as one is available:eek:

Carol:)

[miko1]

Hi, is it Rick or Deannie that posts? We are planing on flying out on the 19th as that will give us 3 nights for a hotel in Hawaii and then the 4th night will be on the ship so that gives us 5 days in Hawaii, we may take the early plane and we would get into Hawaii about 11AM so we have the whole day there but let us know when you fly out as we might be on the same plane and can take transportation together to the hotel:cool:

You are very lucky to get a cabin now as there is a group that is grabbing them up as soon as one is available:eek:

Carol:)

Hi, It is Deannie that posts ,Rick doesn't know how to.:D That sounds like a plan if we could arrange that. Yes I know we were very lucky,its not what we are used to.We have a oceanview room ,we usually get a balcony.Still hoping one will come open on the group rate but if it doesn't Oh well.:):)

[miko1]

Hi, It is Deannie that posts ,Rick doesn't know how to.:D That sounds like a plan if we could arrange that. Yes I know we were very lucky,its not what we are used to.We have a oceanview room ,we usually get a balcony.Still hoping one will come open on the group rate but if it doesn't Oh well.:):)

We will just have to hang out at Rose & Larry's.:D

[swe9742]

We have taken the train, once, to Vancouver, from Los Angeles. Be aware that some of the train schedules are actually busses from Vancouver to Seattle. Also be aware that there can be very long wait times at the border. Those seem to be the two major drawbacks that are mentioned and experienced.

Thanks for the information. I had already realized some were busses, but didn't think about delays at the border. Have to give this some thought.

[sunset seekers]

Rose, we too enjoyed meeting you guys and we would do it again:cool:

Okay inquiry minds want to know, what wind chime:confused:

I hope Steve and Nancy are having a great time and I hope the weather is nice for them:eek:

Carol:)


Norma & Mike love wind chimes and in honor of us Canadian's they bought a Maple Leaf wind chime at Butchart Gardens to add to their collection.

Rose :)

[waf125]

Thanks for the information. I had already realized some were busses, but didn't think about delays at the border. Have to give this some thought.

From what I have researched, if you buy the train tickets, there is minimal delay at the border. It is the buses that can be delayed for hours.

We are also looking into taking the train. :)

[waf125]

We also just booked the Waikiki Marriott starting on the 19th for $95 per night. What a great deal and Marriott points to boot! Still have to book the air and hope to find a good deal on that as well. Thanks for the great info on this Priceline deal!

Paula

Paula-I didn't realize Priceline rooms were eligible for points!? :confused: That is great news! :D

[tootts]

Good morning all:D

Welcome Rick and Deannie - we met your great sister and brother-in-law on our last cruise - had lots of fun:) This cruise will be even better because it is longer!

We did the train from Vancouver to Seattle a couple of weeks ago after our Radiance cruise - loved it! You can't be in a hurry as it takes about 4 hours, but the countryside is beautiful and the train very comfortable. I would suggest that you upgrade to Business class - a bit more room to move around in & larger seating areas. We will definitely be doing this again. We also found it much cheaper to do the train and then fly from Seattle to Oakland than to fly directly from Vancouver to Oakland - by 60%:eek: The delay at the border was indeed very minimal.

Sounds like everyone is getting wonderful hotel rates - unfortunately we have to wait until our travel partners get back from their "super" vacation in three weeks. Hopefully there will still be some deals left;)

Carol - we collect windchimes from each cruise we go on and hang them from the wood structure/house that is over our hot tub. Great memories. Got a beautiful leaf one in the Gardens.

Norma

[waf125]

Good morning all:D


We did the train from Vancouver to Seattle a couple of weeks ago after our Radiance cruise - loved it! You can't be in a hurry as it takes about 4 hours, but the countryside is beautiful and the train very comfortable. I would suggest that you upgrade to Business class - a bit more room to move around in & larger seating areas. We will definitely be doing this again. We also found it much cheaper to do the train and then fly from Seattle to Oakland than to fly directly from Vancouver to Oakland - by 60%:eek: The delay at the border was indeed very minimal.


Norma

Hi Norma! Thanks for verifying what I had read! :D We are also looking forward to this part. Did you spend the night in Vancouver and take the am train or did you take the evening train?

Thanks! :)

[tootts]

Hi Norma! Thanks for verifying what I had read! :D We are also looking forward to this part. Did you spend the night in Vancouver and take the am train or did you take the evening train?

Thanks! :)

Martha,

We stayed at the Sheraton Wall Centre (got it on Hotwire for $124.00! - great deal) and spent the day in Vancouver doing the Hop On/Hop Off Bus - great fun! Walked or bussed everywhere - Vancouver is such a beautiful place and we were blessed with perfect weather.

We took the AM train the next morning. There is no need to be at the train station any earlier than 5:30 (we got there at 4:50am :eek: because our Concierge said we needed to due to Customs - no Customs until you are in route) as the ticket agents are not there until then. If possible it is also a good idea to get your tickets in advance instead of at Will Call (that guy didn't show up until around 6:15, making it a bit stressfull for those of us who are very "structured":p) You want to stand in the line with your group if you want to sit together or on the same train car, as that is how they assign seats. You can bring food & drink on board or buy it there. Still a great experience.

Norma

[flames]

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Good Morning Everyone, we are one month closer to our cruise out of Hawaii:cool:

And can anyone guess where we are staying for 3 nights in Hawaii?:confused::D:cool:

Carol:)

[Spoarzy]

Welcome Aboard Rick & Deannie, We Met Rose & Larry last week when they sailed into the Port in Victoria as we live in Ladysmith so now we are looking forward to meeting you next April, when do you think you guys will fly over to Hawaii? we are planing on April 19th out of Vancouver Airport:cool:

Carol:)

We are connecting in YVR with Air Canada. Our Flight leaves YVR at 14:05. If you do not feel like getting up so early you guys could fly on this one with us :) I wish we got to Hawaii a bit earlier but there is nothing that will get us there by much more than an hour difference and the pricing is way higher to do so.

[flames]

Norma & Mike love wind chimes and in honor of us Canadian's they bought a Maple Leaf wind chime at Butchart Gardens to add to their collection.

Rose :)

Good morning all:D


Carol - we collect windchimes from each cruise we go on and hang them from the wood structure/house that is over our hot tub. Great memories. Got a beautiful leaf one in the Gardens.

Norma

My girlfriend was on the Celebrity cruise at the same time as you and they stop in Astoria, Oregon and she bought me a sailboat windchime, it is really cute;)

Carol:)

[Spoarzy]

Good Morning Everyone, we are one month closer to our cruise out of Hawaii:cool:

And can anyone guess where we are staying for 3 nights in Hawaii?:confused::D:cool:

Carol

Waikiki Beach Marriott? lol

Jeannie called yesterday to see what type of room that got us and it is a garden / city view room. She asked if we could upgrade to an ocean or partial ocean view room and was told that is would be $80 a day to get the partial and $209 a day to get the ocean view on top of what we already paid. :eek: So garden / city view it is....lol :) $95 a day is too good of a rate to pass up even if it is only a garden / city view room!!!

[flames]

We are connecting in YVR with Air Canada. Our Flight leaves YVR at 14:05. If you do not feel like getting up so early you guys could fly on this one with us :) I wish we got to Hawaii a bit earlier but there is nothing that will get us there by much more than an hour difference and the pricing is way higher to do so.

Ryan, I was thinking of the 6 AM flight but I might consider the one you are on, I will let you know as we could take a taxi to the Hotel together:eek::D

If we take the 6 AM We will have to stay in Vancouver over night:)

Carol:)

[flames]

Waikiki Beach Marriott? lol

Jeannie called yesterday to see what type of room that got us and it is a garden / city view room. She asked if we could upgrade to an ocean or partial ocean view room and was told that is would be $80 a day to get the partial and $209 a day to get the ocean view on top of what we already paid. :eek: So garden / city view it is....lol :) $95 a day is too good of a rate to pass up even if it is only a garden / city view room!!!

Ryan, for $95 a day it is worth the garden / city view and I am sure we could sit out front and see a lot also, maybe they have a bar out front, now I have to go look at what is there:eek:

Carol:)

[Spoarzy]

Ryan, I was thinking of the 6 AM flight but I might consider the one you are on, I will let you know as we could take a taxi to the Hotel together:eek::D

If we take the 6 AM We will have to stay in Vancouver over night:)

Carol:)

Our flight from Toronto gets in to YVR at 12:07 so it is a nice 2 hours to relax before flying out to HNL. We could fly on a earlier flight from Toronto but it would be the same flight to HNL with a 4 hour lay over in YVR. We are currently looking a booking a car (convertible :D) in Hawaii. I would offer you a ride to the hotel but I know that with 2 large bags and 2 people a mustang is loaded right up.....lol Funny thing is I'm buying one this weekend. Here is a pic of my new ride

http://images.autocatch.com/14432727224d9f5a7b3a2bf-640x480.jpg

[flames]

Our flight from Toronto gets in to YVR at 12:07 so it is a nice 2 hours to relax before flying out to HNL. We could fly on a earlier flight from Toronto but it would be the same flight to HNL with a 4 hour lay over in YVR. We are currently looking a booking a car (convertible :D) in Hawaii. I would offer you a ride to the hotel but I know that with 2 large bags and 2 people a mustang is loaded right up.....lol Funny thing is I'm buying one this weekend. Here is a pic of my new ride

http://images.autocatch.com/14432727224d9f5a7b3a2bf-640x480.jpg

Nice car Ryan, we just bought a 2011 Hyundai Accent Sport it just has a sunroof and is small compared to yours but we love it, we have had it for 3 week now:eek:

Carol:)

[travelgoddess1]

Ryan, for $95 a day it is worth the garden / city view and I am sure we could sit out front and see a lot also, maybe they have a bar out front, now I have to go look at what is there:eek:

Carol:)

Carol, I agree, for $95 a night, they can put is a room with a view of the air conditioner. Just so it's quiet enough to sleep in, lol!:D

[flames]

Carol, I agree, for $95 a night, they can put is a room with a view of the air conditioner. Just so it's quiet enough to sleep in, lol!:D

Karen, I was checking it out and there is even a balcony, I like that;)

Carol:)

[flames]

Our flight from Toronto gets in to YVR at 12:07 so it is a nice 2 hours to relax before flying out to HNL. We could fly on a earlier flight from Toronto but it would be the same flight to HNL with a 4 hour lay over in YVR. We are currently looking a booking a car (convertible :D) in Hawaii. I would offer you a ride to the hotel but I know that with 2 large bags and 2 people a mustang is loaded right up.....lol Funny thing is I'm buying one this weekend. Here is a pic of my new ride

http://images.autocatch.com/14432727224d9f5a7b3a2bf-640x480.jpg

Ryan, I just booked a car in Hawaii through Priceline, we booked a small car and we get it for $84.00 for 3 days, I think we would have pad more for buses and taxis so I am very happy, now I am going out to get those shrimps at the shrimp truck at least 2 times:eek::D:p

Carol:)

[Spoarzy]

Ryan, I just booked a car in Hawaii through Priceline, we booked a small car and we get it for $84.00 for 3 days, I think we would have pad more for buses and taxis so I am very happy, now I am going out to get those shrimps at the shrimp truck at least 2 times:eek::D:p

Carol:)

Tell me more about this shrimp truck?

[swe9742]

From what I have researched, if you buy the train tickets, there is minimal delay at the border. It is the buses that can be delayed for hours.

We are also looking into taking the train. :)

Good to know, we will give it some more thought. I'm pretty organized and get stressed about getting to airports on time so I was concerned about potential delays at the border making us miss our flight. We haven't decided whether to get off the train in Seattle or Portland. Southwest flights to SLC from both cities are about the same price. I checked business class on AMTRAK and found with senior discount for DH and AAA discount for me it would be under $200 for both of us which we thought was reasonable.

On our last Radiance cruise we sailed out of Vancouver BC and stayed at Sutton Place the night before. We got it on Hotwire for $100 per night. It is a beautiful 5 star hotel. They have some rooms with 2 oversized twin beds that you get for the Hotwire or Priceline rate, but who cares for 1 night at that price. We will have to see if we can get that again if we decide to do the train home.

Thanks again to everyone for all the information!:D I guess I'd better get busy and find a rental car for our 3 days before the cruise before you have them all reserved - LOL.

[flames]

Tell me more about this shrimp truck?

Ryan, here you go but don't till Martha I told you:eek::D:p

Carol:)

http://www.yelp.com/biz/giovannis-shrimp-truck-kahuku

[swe9742]

I found this you tube video of the dry dock work changing the Sea View Cafe to Samba Grill. I have to admit I will miss the Sea View Cafe. It will be interesting to see all of the changes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfew-lcIhG4&feature=player_embedded

[flames]

I found this you tube video of the dry dock work changing the Sea View Cafe to Samba Grill. I have to admit I will miss the Sea View Cafe. It will be interesting to see all of the changes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfew-lcIhG4&feature=player_embedded

Thanks Sandy, that is what I was watching them doing the other day, they were pulling the place apart but I did not know what they were doing so that was very interesting and I also took pictures now I have to check out those pictures again:eek::cool::D

Carol:)

[waf125]

Good morning, all!

Sounds like we will all mostly be staying at the Marriott so far! Good to know! :D We will have fun meeting everyone precruise!

Carol- I didn't see a thing about your link! :D:D

DH and I were talking and we are leaning towards staying overnight in Vancouver and taking the early am train back to Seattle. Would probably be flying out the next day so we will be able to see a little of Seattle....need to see how cheap we can get flights and hotels. Hope we can luck out like we did in HNL.

Thanks again to whomever first posted about the Marriott and Priceline! :D

[HoopsandYoYo]

For anyone flying in early and staying in Waikiki, I just booked via Priceline bidding and got the Waikiki Marriott for 4 nights pre-cruise @ $95 per night. This is a great price. We stayed here last year as well and the added bonus is that there is a parking garage next door for $10 a night so you don't have to pay the high parking prices at the hotel. Most of the hotel parking prices are about $30 a night.

Hotel and flights are booked!

Angela
Hi,

Can you please explain the Priceline bidding process? Is it the same as blind booking?
Also do you know in which port the Radiance will be in?

Thanks!

[Semi Retired]

We will probably fly out of Bellingham, Wash. because we are just 10 min. from the border, then 25 min from Bellingham. Its 179 one-way right now.

Here is the update for Radiance Refurbishment on the go right now in Victoria:

Radiance will have 15 new cabins, three of which will be single rooms requiring no singles supplement charges, and the rest being additional outside, ocean view, staterooms.

A large outdoor poolside movie screen will be set up on the pool deck for watching movies at night and other kinds of programming during the day.

There will be seven new dining options added to the ship ....
Samba Grill, (Brazilian Charascurria)- a unique way of cooking large cuts of meat on a turning spit high above a heat source. The juices melt in the slow cooked meat after hours of turning. Dinner guests can request cuts of the meat taken directly off of the fire and brought to the table by the waiter at any time. The waiter holds the steel shaft and cuts slices off directly onto the plate of the guest. The pp/ charge will be $25.
Rita's Cantina (Mexican)- a standard Mexican food eatery which comes with mariachi singers and other special entertainment. There is an a la carte menu - no reservations.
Giovanni's Table (Italian), features family-style servings of Italian favorites; $15 lunch and $29 dinner, per person.
Park Café (Deli)- a traditional New York style deli, with table seating, self service and no cover charge. You can get freshly sliced deli meat sandwiches as well as bakery items and delicious specialty coffees.
Izumi (Sushi)- a Japanese restaurant with sushi, sashimi and more Japanese style food; menu is a la carte priced.
Boardwalk Dog House (Hot dogs)- an all-you-can-eat, Coney Island style hot dog stand. No cover charge for the dogs. You can get them with any traditional accoutrement you desire; sauerkraut, mustard, relish, catsup, onions, etc.
Chef's Table (High end restaurant)- will be the more specialized restaurant featuring fine steaks and other gourmet offerings; a $95 pp cover charge - alcohol included. Reservations are required since this is sold out every night of every cruise before the sail date.
Quill & Compass (Bar)- a new British-style pub.

A brand new Diamond Lounge and Concierge Lounge for Crown & Anchor Society members will also be included.

Wi-fi will be "enhanced" to make it more available throughout the ship. Interactive televisions to be added to staterooms will allow passengers to book shore-tours, order room service or check their onboard spending balance at any time.

Radiance will also receive a Royal Babies & Tots Nursery to handle children as young as six months old with special babysitting, napping and changing services.

[waf125]

Ryan- I just came across this thread which discusses parking overnight near the pier. Not sure which pier we are sailing from, but thought this may help you. :D

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1385975

[dramaqueen4lyfe]

Tell me more about this shrimp truck?

Ryan you will be sure you'll get Ptomane (sp) when you see them but it's some of the best shrimp you'll ever eat.:D We went to one on the North Shore just outside Haliawa. The shrimp were enormous and the price is so cheap.

[Spoarzy]

Ryan, here you go but don't till Martha I told you:eek::D:p

Carol:)

http://www.yelp.com/biz/giovannis-shrimp-truck-kahuku

This looks awesome!!!!!! I'm so ready to eat there today :) Thanks Carol

[Spoarzy]

Ryan- I just came across this thread which discusses parking overnight near the pier. Not sure which pier we are sailing from, but thought this may help you. :D

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1385975

Thanks Martha!! This helps. I think we are going to rent the car to include Sunday and Monday

[Spoarzy]

Ryan you will be sure you'll get Ptomane (sp) when you see them but it's some of the best shrimp you'll ever eat.:D We went to one on the North Shore just outside Haliawa. The shrimp were enormous and the price is so cheap.

It looks good to me!! We watch "diners, drive ins, and dives" all the time and some of the places he goes to are dives, but the food is always great. We try to visit some of the places he goes to while we are on vacation. We love food...lol

Here is one we are going to try in Hawaii. Watch the video at the bottom of the page.

http://www.flavortownusa.com/hanks-haute-dogs.aspx


Here is the link to the home page: http://www.hankshautedogs.com/

We are flying on Thursday so we can try the Friday special "Lobster Dog" :)

[flames]

Good morning, all!

Sounds like we will all mostly be staying at the Marriott so far! Good to know! :D We will have fun meeting everyone precruise!

Carol- I didn't see a thing about your link! :D:D

DH and I were talking and we are leaning towards staying overnight in Vancouver and taking the early am train back to Seattle. Would probably be flying out the next day so we will be able to see a little of Seattle....need to see how cheap we can get flights and hotels. Hope we can luck out like we did in HNL.

Thanks again to whomever first posted about the Marriott and Priceline! :D

Martha, I am so glad you did not see my post to Ryan:D

It would be good to stay in Vancouver for even 2 nights as Emmy stayed there for 3 nights and she took the Hoho bus and she went all over and we will do that when my BIL & SIL comes to visit in August and I can till you what we will do and see as it is the first time for them to come out West and we have not been all over Vancouver ether so we will be going over there for a night or two:cool:

Carol

[flames]

Hi,

Can you please explain the Priceline bidding process? Is it the same as blind booking?
Also do you know in which port the Radiance will be in?

Thanks!

Hi HoopsandYoYo, If you would like me to help you try Priceline send me your phone number and I will call you and can help you walk through it and I can tell you about it as we have used it many times my E-Mail is Bertins@shaw.ca;)

Carol:)

[flames]

Thanks Martha!! This helps. I think we are going to rent the car to include Sunday and Monday

Ryan, sounds good but we are bringing back the car on Sunday after we bring our luggage to the ship as we know how to take the bus to Waikiki beach, and you do know priceline has good price's for cars as that is how we rented our car;):cool:

Carol:)

[JAKE3337]

Ryan, for $95 a day it is worth the garden / city view and I am sure we could sit out front and see a lot also, maybe they have a bar out front, now I have to go look at what is there:eek:

Carol:)

We had a city view last time and it was fine. Were not in the room that much. The pool area is nice and up on floor maybe 2 or 3, nice view of the ocean for free from the pool area lol

Angela

[JAKE3337]

Ryan, I just booked a car in Hawaii through Priceline, we booked a small car and we get it for $84.00 for 3 days, I think we would have pad more for buses and taxis so I am very happy, now I am going out to get those shrimps at the shrimp truck at least 2 times:eek::D:p

Carol:)

We love those shrimps too. It was our daily drive, shrimp truck and Dole Whip from the Dole Plantation! We got lucky last year on one of the days and there was 20ft waves at the North Shore so we just watched the surfers for a few hours. Really neat to watch.

Angela

[flames]

It looks good to me!! We watch "diners, drive ins, and dives" all the time and some of the places he goes to are dives, but the food is always great. We try to visit some of the places he goes to while we are on vacation. We love food...lol

Here is one we are going to try in Hawaii. Watch the video at the bottom of the page.

http://www.flavortownusa.com/hanks-haute-dogs.aspx


Here is the link to the home page: http://www.hankshautedogs.com/

We are flying on Thursday so we can try the Friday special "Lobster Dog" :)

Thanks Ryan, That is one of Bob's Favorite "Hot Dog" so we will have to go there:eek:

Did you know they are putting a Dog House on the Radiance so you well meet Bob there every day:p

Carol:)

[JAKE3337]

Ryan, here you go but don't till Martha I told you:eek::D:p

Carol:)

http://www.yelp.com/biz/giovannis-shrimp-truck-kahuku

Too funny, that's the same one that we go to!

Angela

[flames]

We had a city view last time and it was fine. Were not in the room that much. The pool area is nice and up on floor maybe 2 or 3, nice view of the ocean for free from the pool area lol

Angela

Thanks Angela on the info to the hotel, are you going to be staying there too or are you sailing in from down under?:confused:

We love those shrimps too. It was our daily drive, shrimp truck and Dole Whip from the Dole Plantation! We got lucky last year on one of the days and there was 20ft waves at the North Shore so we just watched the surfers for a few hours. Really neat to watch.

Angela

So where is the Dole Plantation that you went to as I would love to go there also:eek:

We are also going to go to the North Shore as well as the South Shore:cool:

Carol:)

[flames]

Too funny, that's the same one that we go to!

Angela

Angela, when Martha puts it on with her Sunday dancing numbers don't till her you know about it as she has not see my posts on it:eek::D:D:D

Carol:)

[STEVE-O]

Hi HoopsandYoYo, If you would like me to help you try Priceline send me your phone number and I will call you and can help you walk through it and I can tell you about it as we have used it many times my E-Mail is Bertins@shaw.ca;)

Carol:)

First of all....THANK YOU and Bob for coming to the pier to meet us last month...it was good to put a face with a name. I'm excited about travelling with this group of nutz!

Had a great cruise to Alaska and a great land tour after that. Got home last night and back to work this morning.

So...when you use Priceline..do you pay the price at the time the bid is accepted? Is it cancellable/refundable if plans get changed?

Nancy and I will be flying in the Saturday before the cruise ( not a lot of extra vacation days next year ) and will be looking for a semi-affordable hotel for the night....

Steve-O

[flames]

First of all....THANK YOU and Bob for coming to the pier to meet us last month...it was good to put a face with a name. I'm excited about travelling with this group of nutz!

Had a great cruise to Alaska and a great land tour after that. Got home last night and back to work this morning.

So...when you use Priceline..do you pay the price at the time the bid is accepted? Is it cancellable/refundable if plans get changed?

Nancy and I will be flying in the Saturday before the cruise ( not a lot of extra vacation days next year ) and will be looking for a semi-affordable hotel for the night....

Steve-O

Welcome back Steve, and yes you pay for the hotel on priceline now and you can pay a extra fee to be able to cancel but I have never used it, e-mail me your phone number if you need help and it was nice meeting you and Nancy and we are looking forward to see you two again next April;)

So did you like Alaska and would you go again? I would go again if the price was right:D

Carol:)

[HoopsandYoYo]

Hi HoopsandYoYo, If you would like me to help you try Priceline send me your phone number and I will call you and can help you walk through it and I can tell you about it as we have used it many times my E-Mail is Bertins@shaw.ca;)

Carol:)
Hi Carol,
Thanks for the offer to help. I've just spent some time reviewing the Waikiki area's hotels and made note of some. Then I checked out Priceline again, and finally figured out how it works. Since I prefer to have a choice I think I will leave it for now. I've pegged several hotels for price drop alerts and will wait to see the results. I haven't booked our flight yet so that will have to be done before hotel reservations.

[flames]

Hi Carol,
Thanks for the offer to help. I've just spent some time reviewing the Waikiki area's hotels and made note of some. Then I checked out Priceline again, and finally figured out how it works. Since I prefer to have a choice I think I will leave it for now. I've pegged several hotels for price drop alerts and will wait to see the results. I haven't booked our flight yet so that will have to be done before hotel reservations.

No Problem but if you need my help with anything just e-mail me and I will try to help you with what I can;)

I have not got my air yet but I think I will fly out on the 6: 10 flight from Vancouver as it gets into Honolulu at 12.10 PM and we are leaving on April 19 so we will have 3 day at the Hotel and then 2 days on the ship:cool:

Carol:)

[HoopsandYoYo]

No Problem but if you need my help with anything just e-mail me and I will try to help you with what I can;)

I have not got my air yet but I think I will fly out on the 6: 10 flight from Vancouver as it gets into Honolulu at 12.10 PM and we are leaving on April 19 so we will have 3 day at the Hotel and then 2 days on the ship:cool:

Carol:)
Looks like we are on the same wave-length:)...I'm hoping to leave on the 19th as well, via Vancouver/Air Canada which is a non stop. That is the shortest flight available.
Have you already booked hotel and air?

[flames]

Looks like we are on the same wave-length:)...I'm hoping to leave on the 19th as well, via Vancouver/Air Canada which is a non stop. That is the shortest flight available.
Have you already booked hotel and air?

Hi again, what is your name as I don't see you on the roll call list and we can put you on the list, where about do you live in Vancouver?:cool:

No I have not booked my air yet but Air Canada only leaves at 2 in the afternoon and I am thinking of taking another airline and there is a stop over in Seattle but it gets into Hawaii at noon so I can have another day there and the Air Canada gets in at 5 in afternoon:eek:

Now if you e-mail me we can see what yours and my schedules are and maybe we might travel together:D

Carol

[flames]

Night Everyone, I am off to bed to watch TV so I well catch you all in the morning but it may be your afternoon:eek::D

Carol:)

[travelgoddess1]

I looked up Haute Dogs, and it is so close to the pier! Please tell me about the lobster dog? Is it only available on Friday? Can we get a group together from the Marriott??;)

[MysteryMe]

I will not be able to get time off from work, so we won't be going on this cruise... :(

Please take us off the roll call list. Have a great time and hope to sail with you in the future!

[travelgoddess1]

Joan, so sorry you won't be joining us -- I hope we see you somewhere on the high seas!

[travelgoddess1]

Since we have been discussing food in Hawaii, I will add a favorite. It is at Duke's, either in Kauai or Honolulu, and it is an appetizer, macadamia nut and crab won tons. A little piece of heaven, especially when washed down with a Mai Tai, lol!

[dprcan]

Can we get a group together from the Marriott??;)

Sounds like a great idea. I think there already like ten to fourteen people staying at Marriott. We will be arriving on the !9th.

[ClipperMiami]

Just a short note to say that we have decided not to continue with this cruise. I look forward to meeting all of you on another cruise somewhere, sometime.

[pstone1]

Hi John:

Sorry to see you leave this cruise. We were hoping to meet you on the Radiance before we sail with you on the Jewel T/A in August. I guess we'll just have to wait! Hope everything is OK.

Paula

[flames]

I looked up Haute Dogs, and it is so close to the pier! Please tell me about the lobster dog? Is it only available on Friday? Can we get a group together from the Marriott??;)

Hi Karen, the Haute Dogs are also in the International Market Place so we can walk there from the Hotel:cool:

Hello Everyone, I had a slow computer this morning so I gave up and we went out for a drive to Victoria to get my Cruise Travel Magazine and I saw the Radiance again:eek::cool::p

Carol:)

[flames]

I will not be able to get time off from work, so we won't be going on this cruise... :(

Please take us off the roll call list. Have a great time and hope to sail with you in the future!

Joan, sorry to see you can not make this cruise but I'm sure you will be able to do it another time:(

Carol:)

[flames]

Since we have been discussing food in Hawaii, I will add a favorite. It is at Duke's, either in Kauai or Honolulu, and it is an appetizer, macadamia nut and crab won tons. A little piece of heaven, especially when washed down with a Mai Tai, lol!

Karen, that really sounds good, I hope we get to try it:p oh I think I can talk Bob into going to Duke's when we are in Honolulu:eek:;)

Carol:)

[flames]

Sounds like a great idea. I think there already like ten to fourteen people staying at Marriott. We will be arriving on the !9th.

Paco, I think we should tell Sandy to add the Marriott Hotel to our names on the Roll Call List:D

Carol:)

[flames]

Just a short note to say that we have decided not to continue with this cruise. I look forward to meeting all of you on another cruise somewhere, sometime.

John, so sorry to see you won't be joining us:(

You have e-mail:cool:

Carol:)

[flames]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4JM7RZ9X-KI/TaIt60REBuI/AAAAAAAAA2U/0moukoV4lrU/s1600/weekend.gif

Hope everyone is having a great weekend, hope I can get into my computer without any trouble today:eek::D

Carol:)

[waf125]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4JM7RZ9X-KI/TaIt60REBuI/AAAAAAAAA2U/0moukoV4lrU/s1600/weekend.gif

Hope everyone is having a great weekend, hope I can get into my computer without any trouble today:eek::D

Carol:)


Carol- You made me smile with this one! Have a great weekend! :D

[waf125]

Hi all!

Joan and John- I am so sorry will not be cruising with you! Hope to meet on the seas sometime in the future. :)

Carol- That is a wonderful idea to include the hotels in the roll call, if Sandy is up to it! :D

Hope everyone has a cool weekend!

[Bella days]

Good Morning Nuts,
Joan and John...Sorry to see a couple of Nuts go. maybe we will cross paths in the future. Wish you well!
Carol...love your pic...Made me smile
Karen, Carol.....Duke's sounds wonderful....:)
Wishing everyone a fantasic, sunny weekend.

[waf125]

Hi Brenda!

We are planning to hit Dukes on Sunday evening! Maybe we will see you there! :D

[Sandel]

Be glad to add hotels to the Roll Call. Does anyone have a list? If not, I'll just go back and add those that have stated so on the thread.

Looks like many of you will be staying at the Marriott. I wonder if those of us who are going into Sydney will have such good luck on Priceline? Better go to the other thread to find out??

John and Joan - so sorry you won't be joining us. What about the pins?

[dprcan]

Sandy _ I will be staying at Marriott.

Thank you for adding the information to the list.

Have a great weekend everyone.

[miko1]

:) Good Morning Fellow Nuts

Looks like we are finally going to get sunny weather here in Abbotsford B.C. The news said we had the coldest, wettest weather this spring in 55 years.

Rick & Deannie

[travelgoddess1]

Hi Karen, the Haute Dogs are also in the International Market Place so we can walk there from the Hotel:cool:

Hello Everyone, I had a slow computer this morning so I gave up and we went out for a drive to Victoria to get my Cruise Travel Magazine and I saw the Radiance again

Carol:)

Great news, Carol! I can't wait to try them...I usually have one hot dog a year, on July 4th, and I make it a chili dog. So, this will be a treat. I can listen to my arteries slamming shut.:eek::)

We'll need an easel in the Marriott to keep track of all the activities we are talking about, and did you notice that they revolve a lot around food?:D

[Sandel]

Great news, Carol! I can't wait to try them...I usually have one hot dog a year, on July 4th, and I make it a chili dog. So, this will be a treat. I can listen to my arteries slamming shut.:eek::)

We'll need an easel in the Marriott to keep track of all the activities we are talking about, and did you notice that they revolve a lot around food?:D


I have noticed that!! lol Looks like you are all going to have a fun time.

These are the names I have listed for the Marriott, anyone else?

Dprcan
Flames
Jake3337
MRRG
PopeyeII
PStone1
Spoarzy
Travelgoddess1

[Gusti]

John an Hoan

Sorry you had to cancel this fun cruise.
Will see you on the Jewel T/A in Aug.012

Hot here in the Sun I love it

[waf125]

I have noticed that!! lol Looks like you are all going to have a fun time.

These are the names I have listed for the Marriott, anyone else?

Dprcan
Flames
Jake3337
MRRG
PopeyeII
PStone1
Spoarzy
Travelgoddess1


Sandy- Please add us to the Marriott crowd! :D

Thanks!

[Spoarzy]

I looked up Haute Dogs, and it is so close to the pier! Please tell me about the lobster dog? Is it only available on Friday? Can we get a group together from the Marriott??;)

Lobster Dog was featured on Diners Drive Ins and Dives (a show on food network) It is a Lobster sausage seared in butter then dressed with garlic aioli, relish and pickled takuan radish. Sounds so good and it is only available on Friday. We can not wait to try one, or two....lol

[Spoarzy]

Since we have been discussing food in Hawaii, I will add a favorite. It is at Duke's, either in Kauai or Honolulu, and it is an appetizer, macadamia nut and crab won tons. A little piece of heaven, especially when washed down with a Mai Tai, lol!


Wow that sounds great!! I'm so hungry....lol

[Spoarzy]

Hi Karen, the Haute Dogs are also in the International Market Place so we can walk there from the Hotel:cool:

Hello Everyone, I had a slow computer this morning so I gave up and we went out for a drive to Victoria to get my Cruise Travel Magazine and I saw the Radiance again:eek::cool::p

Carol:)

IMP location does not have the daily specials like the Lobster Dog :( Only the main location!!

[flames]

Lobster Dog was featured on Diners Drive Ins and Dives (a show on food network) It is a Lobster sausage seared in butter then dressed with garlic aioli, relish and pickled takuan radish. Sounds so good and it is only available on Friday. We can not wait to try one, or two....lol

Ryan, here is your Lobster Dog:eek:

http://www.hankshautedogs.com/img/dogs/dog_lobster.png
FRIDAY
Lobster sausage seared in butter then dressed with garlic aioli, relish and pickled takuan radish

Now this is the one I want to try:cool:

http://www.hankshautedogs.com/img/dogs/dog_hawaiian.png
with pineapple relish, passion fruit mustard and grilled sweet Maui onions. International Market Place exclusive!

Carol:)

[flames]

IMP location does not have the daily specials like the Lobster Dog :( Only the main location!!

Okay Ryan, we will go to the main location on Friday but the Hawaiian is only at IMP so I will have to go there on Saturday:D

Carol:)

[flames]

Carol- You made me smile with this one! Have a great weekend! :D

Thank you Martha, I really enjoy doing it;)


Carol- That is a wonderful idea to include the hotels in the roll call, if Sandy is up to it! :D



It will be nice meeting some of you around the hotel just like on the ship:cool:

Be glad to add hotels to the Roll Call. Does anyone have a list? If not, I'll just go back and add those that have stated so on the thread.

Looks like many of you will be staying at the Marriott. I wonder if those of us who are going into Sydney will have such good luck on Priceline? Better go to the other thread to find out??



Thanks Sandy, now you will have more work to do "Sorry" but thank you:)

Carol:)

[flames]

Good Morning Nuts,
Joan and John...Sorry to see a couple of Nuts go. maybe we will cross paths in the future. Wish you well!
Carol...love your pic...Made me smile
Karen, Carol.....Duke's sounds wonderful....:)
Wishing everyone a fantasic, sunny weekend.

Brenda, thank you, I see so many pictures I want to put on but I have 10 months to keep you all smalling:):):)

Yes we are going to Duke's on Sunday evening before we sail, we are celebrating Lee's birthday that very day:cool:

Carol:)

[flames]

There was an air show here today and we saw a plane go down and a 71 year old was flying it and I don't think he made it but I will let you know tomorrow after I hear more about it:(

It's was at the Nanaimo Airport about 5 minutes from our house, it is a scary thing to see and very sad:(

Someone put it on Youtube already and here it is:(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwM_pqgJlWA

Carol:)

[waf125]

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WEEKS UNTIL WE VISIT GIOVANNI'S SHRIMP TRUCK! YES, CAROL, IT IS TIME TO VISIT GIOVANNI'S!

(MOST TRAVEL DESTINATIONS ARE KNOWN FOR SOME KIND OF PROVINCIAL FARE THAT'S SERVED FRESH FROM THE LAND OR SEA- AND IS ALL THE BETTER PURCHASED FROM A ROADSIDE STAND.

ON O'AHU, IT'S JUMBO PRAWNS, FARMED IN KAHUKU ON THE NORTH SHORE AND SERVED FROM SHRIMP TRUCKS AND SHACKS. THE DRIVE FROM THE CITY TO THE NORTH SHORE IS PART OF THE DRAW. GRADUALLY, THE URBAN LANDSCAPE GIVES WAY TO A PICTURESQUE COUNTRYSIDE EDGED BY BEACHES AND SLEEPY HAMLETS.

SHRIMP TRUCKS VARY BE ESTABLISHMENT, BUT IF YOU GET THERE IN TIME FOR LUNCH, THERE SHOULD BE PLENTY TO CHOOSE FROM. ONE OF THE OLDEST TRUCKS IS GIOVANNI'S, WHERE YOU CAN GET TWO SCOOPS OF RICE AND 12 PIECES OF SHRIMP FOR $12.

GIOVANNI'S, LIKE MOST OF THE NORTH SHORE SHRIMP VENDORS, OFFERS A CHOICE OF SHRIMP DISHES. SHRIMP SCAMPI IS A POPULAR FAVORITE, BUT YOU CAN GET GARLIC SHRIMP, SHRIMP WITH LEMON AND BUTTER, HOT AND SPICY SHRIMP AND SHRIMP TEMPURA.

YOU'LL DINE AT PICNIC TABLES ON PAPER PLATES AND PAY $1 FOR SODA FROM THE CAN.

THE EXTERIOR OF THE TRUCKS, WHICH HAVE SEEN BETTER DAYS, ARE DECORATED TO REFLECT THE PERSONALITY OF THEIR OWNERS. GIOVANNI'S IS COVERED IN GRAFFITI, THE RESULT OF THOUSANDS OF SCRIBBLED NOTES LEFT BY PATRONS.

TO GET THERE, TAKE KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY(HIGHWAY 83) TO KAHUKU.)

[waf125]

Brenda, thank you, I see so many pictures I want to put on but I have 10 months to keep you all smiling

Yes we are going to Duke's on Sunday evening before we sail, we are celebrating Lee's birthday that very day:cool:

Carol:)


Carol- We are all going to House Without A Key on Monday, April 23, to celebrate Lee's birthday! Sunday, April 22, we are going to Duke's to see the show they have on that day. Lee says we can celebrate his birthday there, too! :D In fact, he said we can celebrate his birthday all week if we want to!!! :D:p

[waf125]

There was an air show here today and we saw a plane go down and a 71 year old was flying it and I don't think he made it but I will let you know tomorrow after I hear more about it:(

It's was at the Nanaimo Airport about 5 minutes from our house, it is a scary thing to see and very sad:(

Someone put it on Youtube already and here it is:(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwM_pqgJlWA

Carol:)

Carol- That is horrible and I am sorry you had to witness it. His family must be devastated! :(

[cruise wizard]

I have been busy - lots of "stuff" on Craigs List - it is Spring cleaning time here - maybe moving to a smaller place in Florida.....so....."stuff" needs to go!!!!

The lobster dog sounds yummy - is there a location close to the port???

[waf125]

There is now a D2 available: 1588. The price is $3299 pp!!!!! :eek::eek:

[Bella days]

There was an air show here today and we saw a plane go down and a 71 year old was flying it and I don't think he made it but I will let you know tomorrow after I hear more about it:(

It's was at the Nanaimo Airport about 5 minutes from our house, it is a scary thing to see and very sad:(

Someone put it on Youtube already and here it is:(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwM_pqgJlWA

Carol:)

Carol,
Sorry you witnessed that. curiosity got me to watch video but am now sorry I did. Upsetting!!! So devastating for family and audience. :(
Happier note....Duke's sounds great..Always love to celebrate!!!
Brenda

[flames]

There was an air show here today and we saw a plane go down and a 71 year old was flying it and I don't think he made it but I will let you know tomorrow after I hear more about it:(

It's was at the Nanaimo Airport about 5 minutes from our house, it is a scary thing to see and very sad:(

Someone put it on Youtube already and here it is:(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwM_pqgJlWA

Carol:)

Good Morning All, here are 2 more videos on youtube from the plane crash that I saw yesterday:(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDv9GZPnPic


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBI-ToPLKqM

Carol:)

[flames]

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WEEKS UNTIL WE VISIT GIOVANNI'S SHRIMP TRUCK! YES, CAROL, IT IS TIME TO VISIT GIOVANNI'S!

(MOST TRAVEL DESTINATIONS ARE KNOWN FOR SOME KIND OF PROVINCIAL FARE THAT'S SERVED FRESH FROM THE LAND OR SEA- AND IS ALL THE BETTER PURCHASED FROM A ROADSIDE STAND.

ON O'AHU, IT'S JUMBO PRAWNS, FARMED IN KAHUKU ON THE NORTH SHORE AND SERVED FROM SHRIMP TRUCKS AND SHACKS. THE DRIVE FROM THE CITY TO THE NORTH SHORE IS PART OF THE DRAW. GRADUALLY, THE URBAN LANDSCAPE GIVES WAY TO A PICTURESQUE COUNTRYSIDE EDGED BY BEACHES AND SLEEPY HAMLETS.

SHRIMP TRUCKS VARY BE ESTABLISHMENT, BUT IF YOU GET THERE IN TIME FOR LUNCH, THERE SHOULD BE PLENTY TO CHOOSE FROM. ONE OF THE OLDEST TRUCKS IS GIOVANNI'S, WHERE YOU CAN GET TWO SCOOPS OF RICE AND 12 PIECES OF SHRIMP FOR $12.

GIOVANNI'S, LIKE MOST OF THE NORTH SHORE SHRIMP VENDORS, OFFERS A CHOICE OF SHRIMP DISHES. SHRIMP SCAMPI IS A POPULAR FAVORITE, BUT YOU CAN GET GARLIC SHRIMP, SHRIMP WITH LEMON AND BUTTER, HOT AND SPICY SHRIMP AND SHRIMP TEMPURA.

YOU'LL DINE AT PICNIC TABLES ON PAPER PLATES AND PAY $1 FOR SODA FROM THE CAN.

THE EXTERIOR OF THE TRUCKS, WHICH HAVE SEEN BETTER DAYS, ARE DECORATED TO REFLECT THE PERSONALITY OF THEIR OWNERS. GIOVANNI'S IS COVERED IN GRAFFITI, THE RESULT OF THOUSANDS OF SCRIBBLED NOTES LEFT BY PATRONS.

TO GET THERE, TAKE KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY(HIGHWAY 83) TO KAHUKU.)

Oh Martha, I love the numbers but the Shrimp "I will have the Garlic Shrimp" now I also want the "hot and Spicy Shrimp too":eek:

I can't wait for this cruise as I think this is going to be one of the best cruises we are going to have:p

Carol:)

[flames]

Carol- We are all going to House Without A Key on Monday, April 23, to celebrate Lee's birthday! Sunday, April 22, we are going to Duke's to see the show they have on that day. Lee says we can celebrate his birthday there, too! :D In fact, he said we can celebrate his birthday all week if we want to!!! :D:p

Martha, I am in for all week even all month as my birthday is April 13th but yes I forgot the name was House Without A Key:o

So it is Duke's on Sunday, right we sail on Monday:eek:

Carol:)

[flames]

Carol- That is horrible and I am sorry you had to witness it. His family must be devastated! :(

Carol,
Sorry you witnessed that. curiosity got me to watch video but am now sorry I did. Upsetting!!! So devastating for family and audience. :(
Happier note....Duke's sounds great..Always love to celebrate!!!
Brenda

Yes Brenda & Martha it was not a good day for the Airshow and I wonder if they will have it next year, I do enjoy going to Airshows but I have never seen a crash until yesterday:(

Carol:)

[flames]

I have been busy - lots of "stuff" on Craigs List - it is Spring cleaning time here - maybe moving to a smaller place in Florida.....so....."stuff" needs to go!!!!

The lobster dog sounds yummy - is there a location close to the port???

Gary, good luck with your spring cleaning but when you buy a house don't forget you will need extra bedrooms for us to visit so we can go on more cruises out of Florida, now Fort Lauderdale would be nice as lots of cruise ships go out of there but then again Orlando would be nice as I like to go to Disney World and Port Canaveral is close by for a cruise:D:D:D LOL

Now that John is not doing the Australia to Hawaii Cruise would you please get me one pin from that cruise:eek::cool:

Carol:)

[flames]

There is now a D2 available: 1588. The price is $3299 pp!!!!! :eek::eek:

Martha, there is also 22 E1's and 2 E3's left and they are all about the same price:eek::eek::eek:

Carol:)

[cruise wizard]

Carol - maybe we will buy a condo in both Ft. Lauderdale AND Port Canaveral so that you can stay at either. NO - just checked our lottery tickets - only one condo!!!! For a fee - I can get you a pin for the "Koala Kruisers" - big bucks in that will be a collectors item!!!!

[flames]

Carol - maybe we will buy a condo in both Ft. Lauderdale AND Port Canaveral so that you can stay at either. NO - just checked our lottery tickets - only one condo!!!! For a fee - I can get you a pin for the "Koala Kruisers" - big bucks in that will be a collectors item!!!!

Gary, I know they are big bucks:eek: I think 3 or 3.50 each:D

So have you been looking in Florida for a place, One of Bob's brothers lives in Port St Lucy and he lives right on the golf course and he and his wife do not even play golf, what a shame:eek:

Carol:)

[Sandel]

MACADAMIA CRUISE NUTS
HAWAII TO VANCOUVER
Radiance of the Seas
April 22 - May 4, 2012


Adamdiane/Adam and Diane - Littleborough, UK
Deck 10 OS Late Dining

Bell Ringer/Bill (WhiteRabbit)and Mary Lynn - Delmarva
2 Pins

Bella Days/Rick and Brenda - Montreal, Canada
2 Pins

Bev/Peter, Bev and Gusti - Markham, Ontario, Canada
Deck 8 (8136) 3 Pins

Big Thunder/Tom and Mollie - - - Minnesota
Deck 8 (8172) Late Dining 2 Pins

BlondeKajun/Ron and Donna - - - B2B - - - New Orleans, Louisiana
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Catnt2/Tobi and Phil - Orlanda, Florida
Friends David and Debbie

Chickalo/David and Judy - Montreal, Canada
4 Pins

Chip and Dale/Dennis and Dee - Meaford, Ontario, Canada
Deck 8 (8604) 2Pins

ChrisC/Chris and Judy - Ontario, Canada
Deck 9 (9528) Late Dining 2 Pins

Cinal/Al and Cindy - Calgary, Canada

Clbnlv/Martha and Chris - - - Las Vegas, Nevada
Deck 7 Aft 2 Pins

CrazyusinMinnesota/Bob and Gayle - - -B2B - - - Woodbury, Minnesota
Deck 9 (9258) 4 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Cruise Wizard/Gary and Mary - - - B2B - - - East Greenbush, New York
Deck 10 (1102) Early Dining 8 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Cruising bears/John and Laura - - - B2B - - - Florida
2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

CruisingFool/Herb (MoonMan) and Marianne - - - B2B - - - Port St. Lucie, FLorida
Deck 7 (7606) Windjammer
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Dprcan/Francisco(Paco) and Charlotte - Miami Florida
Deck 9 (9571) MTD 8 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Dramaqueen4lyfe/Bob and Sheila - - - B2B - - - Delaware
Deck 8 (MTD) 6 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Elmwood106/Patti and Kurt--Wilkes-Barre,PA
2 Pins

Emerald777/Rod and Jan - Southern Maryland
Happy Retirement

Fitnessmaniac/Brant and Marcia - Texas
Deck 9 (9584) 4 Pins

Flames/ Bob and Carol--Ladysmith BC Canada
Deck 7 (7172) MTD 10 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Fla-red/Dennis and Connie - - - B2B - - - Cocoa, Florida
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Gbcruise/Brian and Guyla
Deck 9(9596) 4 Pins
Happy Anniversary
Friends MG and Todd - Oklahoma
Deck 9 Late Seating

Geofel/Geofel and Felicia (Blue46) - North Las Vegas, Nevada
Deck 10 (1600) Late Dining 2 Pins

Ginnylou/Virginia - - - B2B - - - Lancaster, California
2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Ginny Ray/Alan and Ginny -
Deck 7 Early Dining 2 Pins

Greeneng/Jim and Joan - - - B2B - - - Andover, Massachusetts 2 Pins
Deck 10 (1548) MTD
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Harrieta/Jim and Helen - - - B2B - - - Melbourne, Australia
Deck 8 (8006) Late Dining 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Hurtinalbertan/Remi and Sandi - Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Deck 9 (9660) 8 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Inuviklibrarian/Chris (Northof60) and Bev - Inuvik, NWTerritories, Canada
Deck 7 (7108) Late Dining

JD1966/Jim and Alyce - Nebraska
Deck 8 - Early Dining

Jake3337/Angela and Bill - Ontario, Canada
Deck 8 (8567) Early Dining 4 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

JimKim/Jim and Kim - New York
2 Pins

Julesbeara/ - Dallas Texas

Karter35/Rick and Cherie - Charlotte, North Carolina
Deck 9 (9658) Late Dining 2 Pins
Happy Anniversary

Kenkal60/Ken and Frances - Montreal, Canada
Deck 2 (2007) 1 Pin

Kevbear/Kevin and Randy - - - B2B - - - Oregon
Deck 10 (1554) Late Dining 5 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

LinDen322/Dennis and Linda - Florida

Mamato5girls/Lynda and Doug--Nebraska
(and 3 DD's--ages 13,8 and 2 1/2) 1 Pin

MarinerDeacon/Jerry and Dotty - Florida and New York
Deck 9 Late Dining

Mike2915/Mike and Cathy - Florence, Kentucky

Miko1/Rick and Deannie - British Columbia, Canada

Mistyannie/Cleve and Michelle - Ontario, Canada
Deck 8 (8569) Early Dining 2 Pins

MRRG/?? - Las Vegas, Nevada
Waikiki Marriott
NancyIL/Nancy and Daniel - Champaign, IL
Deck 2 Late Dining
Happy Birthday

NancyK0904/Ken and Nancy - - -B2B - - - Iowa
Deck 8 (8168) MTD 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Oceanviewcruise/Paul and Fiona - - - B2B - - - East Anglia, UK
Deck 7 (7610) Late Dining 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Palks/Phil and Adele - - - B2B - - - Canberra, Australia
Deck 8 Family Cabin 6 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

PennsylvaniaDutch/Butch and Martha - Richmond, Virgini

Pinegrovecruiser/Rick and JoAnn - Pine Grove, California
Deck 9 (9612) 2 Pins

Pooh3901/Hank and Kay - - - B2B - - - Cottage Grove, Oregon
Deck 9 (9604) MTD 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

PopeyeII/John and Karen - Northwest Indiana
Waikiki Marriott

PStone1/Jim and Paula - Merritt Island, Florida
Deck 7 (7572) 4 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Rufe/Bob and Alice - - - B2B - - - Sun City, Arizona
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Sakamochi/Clem and Alice - - - B2B - - - Paradise Valley, Arizona
Deck 8 (8034) 4 Pins

Sanbmet/Rick and Sandy - - - B2B - - - Estero, Florida
Deck 9 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Sandel/Del and Sandy - - - B2B - - - Nederland, Texas
Deck 10 (1604) Late Dining 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Semi Retired/Rob and Della - Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Deck 10 6 Pins

Scotsman/George - - - B2B - - - Ayr, Scotland
Deck 10 (1074) Late Dining 1 Pin
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

SouthernComfort/Bill and Liz - - - B2B - - - South Texas
Deck 9 (9592) Late Dining 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Spoarzy/Ryan and Jeannie - Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Deck 9 (9013) Late Dining 4 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Steve-O/Steve and Nancy--Aumsville,Oregon
6 Pins

Sunsea/Sharon,Kevin, Andrew and Olivia - - -B2B - - - Perth, Australia
Deck 3
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Sunset Seekers/Larry and Rose - Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Deck 7 (7592) 2 Pins

Suzyluvs2cruise/Jim and Sue - - - B2B - - - California
Deck 8 (8672) 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Swe9742/Del and SandyE - Syracuse, Utah
Deck 7 (7122) MTD 2 Pins

TanyaE/Chris and Tanya - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Deck 7 (7594) Early Dining

Tee4Travel/Tee - - - B2B - - - Carlsbad, California
Deck 9 (9218) - MTD
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Tootts/Mike and Norma - Northern California
Deck 9 Early Dining 4 Pins
Happy Birthday

Travelgoddess1/Pete and Karen - Irvine, California
Deck 9 Late Dining 4 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Wacruiser/Ron and Jill

WAF125/Lee and Martha - Charlotte, North Carolina
Deck 10 (1104) Late Dining
Happy Birthday 4 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Wifeschef/Terry and Carol - Vestal,
Deck 8 - 2 Pins

Willum UK/Bill and Anne - Lincoln, UK
Deck 8 (8170) Late Dining 2 Pins

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Order your cruise pins ($3.25 each) from Cruise Wizard (Gary)

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[Sandel]

YUM, all this talk of food - Lobster Dogs, Garlic Shrimp, Shaved Ice.....I'm ready to go!

I removed 2 and added 2 couples this week - sorry to lose ClipperMiami and MysteryMe.

Added Miko1 - Rick and Deannie and MRRG of Las Vegas.

Enjoyed the info about Giovanni's Shrimp Truck - and only 46 more weeks.:)

Good luck to all you Priceline bidders - Let me know and I'll add it to the Roll Call.

[flames]

YUM, all this talk of food - Lobster Dogs, Garlic Shrimp, Shaved Ice.....I'm ready to go!

I removed 2 and added 2 couples this week - sorry to lose ClipperMiami and MysteryMe.

Added Miko1 - Rick and Deannie and MRRG of Las Vegas.

Enjoyed the info about Giovanni's Shrimp Truck - and only 46 more weeks.:)

Good luck to all you Priceline bidders - Let me know and I'll add it to the Roll Call.

Sandy, the Roll Call looks good thank you:cool:

It was sad that you had to remove 2 but it was nice to add 2 more to our long list of nuts;)

Carol:)

[miko1]

Thank you Sandy for adding us to the list.It makes it official now.:D

Gary could you please add us on your list for 2 pins when you get a chance also... Thanks :):)
I've been reading about these Dawgs and they do sound good. We are hoping to fly in on the 19th and see some sights before the cruise also.

Rick & Deannie

[waf125]

Sandy- Thanks for all you do keeping the list! :D I know how hard it is to keep it up to date.

I think Ginnylou canceled this cruise and the one before ours. :( Maybe someone can confirm that....

[flames]

Sandy- Thanks for all you do keeping the list! :D I know how hard it is to keep it up to date.

I think Ginnylou canceled this cruise and the one before ours. :( Maybe someone can confirm that....

Yes She did cancel:( I think she is doing the Jewel TA but not sure:confused:

Carol:)

[flames]

http://sariwawek.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/monday_1105031506_13.jpg

I hope you are all having a great Monday, I am still in bed so I will catch you all later:eek:

Carol:)

[STEVE-O]

Someone PLEEEZE talk me out of switching from this cruise to the April 5th Hawaii RT on Celebrity on April 5th...

Tell me how it's gonna cost me an additional $1000, how we lose 2 days in Hawaii. how we'll be out of town on Easter Sunday, how we'll have to burn even more vacation days....and how much I'd miss hanging out with the Nutz!!!

Oh well.....never mind! I think I just talked myself out of it.

NOW...I need someone to talk me out of staying on Radiance once we reach Vancouver for the first week of Alaska ( seeing how we just got back from 12 nights up there...)

[STEVE-O]

I don't think I've shared this one.....

An old couple ( much older than any of us) were cruising back to the states on a TA cruise.

In the middle of the Atlantic, on a very stormy night, the wife is swept overboard! Despite all efforts, her body is never found.

Two years later.....the grieving widower gets a letter from the cruiseline.
The letter included good news and bad news...

The bad news.......the coast guard finally found the body and she was, in fact, dead.

The good news...while going through her jacket looking for ID, they found an oyster which held a pearl worth $200,000!

The letter asked the old guy what his wishes were...

He replied..."Please send me the pearl and re-bait the trap!!!"

Have a good week, Nutz!!!....

[flames]

Someone PLEEEZE talk me out of switching from this cruise to the April 5th Hawaii RT on Celebrity on April 5th...

Tell me how it's gonna cost me an additional $1000, how we lose 2 days in Hawaii. how we'll be out of town on Easter Sunday, how we'll have to burn even more vacation days....and how much I'd miss hanging out with the Nutz!!!

Oh well.....never mind! I think I just talked myself out of it.

NOW...I need someone to talk me out of staying on Radiance once we reach Vancouver for the first week of Alaska ( seeing how we just got back from 12 nights up there...)

Good Morning Steve, stay with us, remember my friends that came to visit, they were on the Celebrity cruise ship and that is the one you met in San Francisco, well she is not going to book another Celebrity cruise for a while she said she will stay with RCCI so if you switch you will be sorry:eek:

Bob and I enjoyed meeting you and Nancy and it would not be the same for you to not sail with us and we would miss all your funnies so please don't even think of changing to another cruise:eek:

Now for Alaska, you can go another time as you just came back from there, I would go to Hawaii for 2 or 3 nights and skip Alaska;)

You can get a Flight out of Bellingham, WA for $200.00 one way to Hawaii and no stops so how is that for a deal:D

Carol:)

[flames]

I don't think I've shared this one.....

An old couple ( much older than any of us)(lucky you said that) were cruising back to the states on a TA cruise.

In the middle of the Atlantic, on a very stormy night, the husband is swept overboard! Despite all efforts, his body is never found.

Two years later.....the grieving widow gets a letter from the cruiseline.
The letter included good news and bad news...

The bad news.......the coast guard finally found the body and he was, in fact, dead.

The good news...while going through his jacket looking for ID, they found an oyster which held a pearl worth $200,000!

The letter asked the old Lady what her wishes were...

She replied..."Please send me the pearl and re-bait the trap!!!"

Have a good week, Nutz!!!....

Good one Steve but I fixed it for you:D:eek::p

Carol:)

[cruise wizard]

Steve - great convrsation with yourself - glad that you won!!!!

Deannie & Rick - I have you down for 2 pins.......now we are at 175 for the order.

I am off to Washington, DC for Wed & Thurs - so will post again probably on Saturday.

[Gusti]

Did you say 200 dollars from Washington State to Hawaii.That is a great price
will cost me more then that just to get to LA
Steve you will get lots more Hawaii Days on the Radiance.

Nothing wrong with X I Did the 15 day RT from San Diego on the Infinity and it was a great cruise. Most days are Sea Days.

Just stick with this one

[Blue46]

Just checking in. It is finaly starting to get warm here, yesterday it was around 95-97 deg. Oh well so much for the nice house hunting weather. It sure is windy though. Had son-in-law stop in from Montana on the way to a business trip. Now he is talking about trying to find a networking/cable job here so they can move back closer to family. Just has to find the right job. Sure would be nice to have them back with the grandkids. We will just have to wait and see.;)

[waf125]

OLD LAHAINA LUAU
1-800-248-5828
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012
5:45 PM
http://www.oldlahainaluau.com/

Radiance Macadamia Cruise Nuts


ATTENDEES

Waf125 (Martha ) - 2*
--------(Nancy)-1 *
Steve-O ( Steve) -2*
Dprcan (Paco) -2*
Bella Days (Brenda) - 4*
Karter35 (Cherie) - 3*
Mike2915 (Mike) - 2*
Dramaqueen4lyfe (Sheila) -10*
Rufe (Bob) -2*
Clipper Miami (John) - 2*
Sunset seekers (Larry) - 2
MarinerDeacon (Jerry) -2*
Flames (Carol) - 2*
Cruise Wizard (Gary) - 2*
Gusti (Gusti) - 3*
Swe9742 (Del) - 2*
Wacruiser77 (Ron) - 2
WifesChef (Terry) - 2
Tootts (Norma) - 4*
Spoarzy (Ryan) - 4*
Blue46 (Felicia) - 2*
Pstone1 (Paula) - 4*
ChrisC (Chris) - 2*




Transportation costs from the port / OLL / return is $4 PP. This was a quote from Aloha Maui Taxi - using 6 person vans. Everyone pays directly when boarding - no upfront pre-payments.

*Interested in transportation

[waf125]

Yeah, Steve, the funnies are back! :D:D

Glad you convinced yourself to stay with us and not go to Celebrity. Made it easy on the rest of us! :p

Have a good trip, Gary!

Carol- that is an awesome price for a ticket to Hawaii. How do you get to Bellingham?

[clbnlv]

Glad to see Steve's funnies are back! Love Carol's adjustments :p.

Booked our air <faint> same price through the airlines as Choice Air, so booked direct with airlines. Hate those one-way fares.

[MRRG]

Janet and Ron, Grand Suite, late seating. Wish we were B2B

[travelgoddess1]

Lobster Dog was featured on Diners Drive Ins and Dives (a show on food network) It is a Lobster sausage seared in butter then dressed with garlic aioli, relish and pickled takuan radish. Sounds so good and it is only available on Friday. We can not wait to try one, or two....lol

I love 'Triple D' and can't believe I missed this one! The lobster dog sounds marvelous!

[HoopsandYoYo]

Here is some news about our ship ;)

http://blogs.portsandbows.com/portsandbows/themes/blogs/portsandbows/post.aspx?WeblogApp=portsandbows (http://blogs.portsandbows.com/portsandbows/themes/blogs/portsandbows/post.aspx?WeblogApp=portsandbows)

[Chip and Dale]

Hi Everyone

This is the first time I have even stopped by CC in sooooo long. Middle son was accepted to U of T Teachers' College and there are 4 days between when he returns from working for Princess (he left June3) and the day he starts big boy school:D So needless to say much time was spent actually enjoying his time home for a month before he left and helping him figure out everything so it is a painless transition for all of us when he returns.

We are also in the process of working out the details of remodelling our kitchen, living room and dining room right now into one larger room. Wow talk about a lot of work. I may need therapy. It was to take place Aug/Sept and now looks like it has been put off til October due to a previous commitment by the builder. Now I have some breathing room so no problem.

We have the flights booked and will fly into Honolulu June 20, 2012 and most likely will stay at the Marriott Courtyard.

Well now have to run AGAIN and do some errands then home to work out.

Hope everyone is well!
Dee

[STEVE-O]

Hi Everyone

This is the first time I have even stopped by CC in sooooo long. Middle son was accepted to U of T Teachers' College and there are 4 days between when he returns from working for Princess (he left June3) and the day he starts big boy school:D So needless to say much time was spent actually enjoying his time home for a month before he left and helping him figure out everything so it is a painless transition for all of us when he returns.

We are also in the process of working out the details of remodelling our kitchen, living room and dining room right now into one larger room. Wow talk about a lot of work. I may need therapy. It was to take place Aug/Sept and now looks like it has been put off til October due to a previous commitment by the builder. Now I have some breathing room so no problem.

We have the flights booked and will fly into Honolulu June 20, 2012 and most likely will stay at the Marriott Courtyard.

Well now have to run AGAIN and do some errands then home to work out.

Hope everyone is well!
Dee

Welcome back, Dee! WOW!....You've got a lot of irons in the proverbial fire. I SHOULD let this slide...but the sarcastic "you-know-what" in me just won't let me. If you wait until June 20 2012 to fly to Hawaii...you will have missed a great cruise!

There!, I Did It!......I just can't help myself....Sorry...I'm seeking help with this problem....

[HoopsandYoYo]

Here is some news about our ship ;)

http://blogs.portsandbows.com/portsandbows/themes/blogs/portsandbows/post.aspx?WeblogApp=portsandbows (http://blogs.portsandbows.com/portsandbows/themes/blogs/portsandbows/post.aspx?WeblogApp=portsandbows)
When you click on this link, also click on the small orange square that says "Posted On". That will take you to the Radiance news and photos regarding the upgrades.

[Bella days]

Hello Nutz,
Steve,,,great joke!! And looking forward to meeting you on RCCL.
Carol, Thanx for making the appropriate changes in the joke...lol!
Sandy, Rick and I (Bella Days) and Judy and David (Chickalo) are staying at the BeachComber Waikiki. (we are very lucky that Rick has Points to use for a couple of free nights at any Holiday Inn)
We are flying to HonoLulu on the 19th as well. Too bad,Carol,..that our one stop over is in Calgary and not Vancouver.
Both Chickalo and ourselves are celebrating our Anniversary.
(Fun note....Judy and David were married on the same day, same time, same year same city as us. We didn,t even know each other at the time. Only met when our children went to elementary school.) May 3/80 at 4pm. We shall celebrate together again next May.
Hope everyone has a great week and enjoys the sun.

[STEVE-O]

The Waikiki Marriott hotel for our pre-cruise stay. Due to scheduling and $$$.....we'll only be there 1 night....the 21st.

Was able to navigate Priceline OK......Bid $95 and crossed my fingers. THANKS!, Everyone, for the tip!!!......

Now....to book the flights....


ONE MORE THING..........

Thanks to everyone who commented on the joke......but...you "seriously" liked it better with Carol's changes???.....C'mon!!..........

[STEVE-O]

The Waikiki Marriott hotel for our pre-cruise stay. Due to scheduling and $$$.....we'll only be there 1 night....the 21st.

Was able to navigate Priceline OK......Bid $95 and crossed my fingers. THANKS!, Everyone, for the tip!!!......

Now....to book the flights....


ONE MORE THING..........

Thanks to everyone who commented on the joke......but...you "seriously" liked it better with Carol's changes???.....C'mon!!..........


So now CELEBRITY RT cruise is officially off the table.....as is ( sadly) extending this cruise to include the first Alaska run ( though at least 5 couples are doing that......).

We arrive in Honolulu at 10:30am on the 21st. By then...most of you will be sporting an Aloha tan!!!........We'll have to catch up with the pack once we arrived.

ALOHA!!!!........

[sunset seekers]

Really want to go down and see the Radiance sailaway from Canada Place but the Stanley Cup games (hopefully the last one) will be in Rogers arena and downtown will be very busy. :eek:

We're thinking about it.

[HoopsandYoYo]

Really want to go down and see the Radiance sailaway from Canada Place but the Stanley Cup games (hopefully the last one) will be in Rogers arena and downtown will be very busy. :eek:

We're thinking about it.
If you check the port schedule, I believe the Radiance will be in port every second Friday for the next couple of months....

[waf125]

Hi Dee- Glad to see you posting! Boy, you have been busy! I would love to hear any of his comments about working with Princess. Hope he has a great time and what a way to see the world! Where is he cruising and what ship is he on? How cool!! :)

Brenda- How cool is that! Both of you married on the same day at the same time and are now best friends! Plenty to celebrate! :D

Steve- We are flying in on Fri, 4/20, so won't have time for a tan but it will be great meeting you and Nancy at the hotel! :D

Hope everyone is enjoying their week! :D

[Chip and Dale]

Welcome back, Dee! WOW!....You've got a lot of irons in the proverbial fire. I SHOULD let this slide...but the sarcastic "you-know-what" in me just won't let me. If you wait until June 20 2012 to fly to Hawaii...you will have missed a great cruise!

There!, I Did It!......I just can't help myself....Sorry...I'm seeking help with this problem....

That was pretty good:) BUT I don't really think that there is help for the problem, I'm speaking from experience! Note to self, never type a serious message that involves dates and/or thinking when you are doing other things and trying to get out of the office at the same time.

Sooooo I would say a more appropriate date for the flight is actually April 20, 2012. My excuse is that it is June now and I'm sticking to it:D

This kitchen stuff is making me totally nuts!!!!!! So, therefore, I am going to disregard the things that I should be doing on my lunch today and I am going out for lunch with my gf:D

Loved the joke by the way. I actually know guys who think that way.
Dee

[Chip and Dale]

Hi Dee- Glad to see you posting! Boy, you have been busy! I would love to hear any of his comments about working with Princess. Hope he has a great time and what a way to see the world! Where is he cruising and what ship is he on? How cool!! :)

Brenda- How cool is that! Both of you married on the same day at the same time and are now best friends! Plenty to celebrate! :D

Steve- We are flying in on Fri, 4/20, so won't have time for a tan but it will be great meeting you and Nancy at the hotel! :D

Hope everyone is enjoying their week! :D

Hi Again
Wow 2 days in a row. Somehow I think there should be a medal or something:D

Middle Son is a Youth Counsellor with Princess. We call him Tigger cause he is bouncy bouncy bouncy and has the attention span of a fruit fly like his mommy! He absolutely loves Princess, but he comes from a very very different perspective as a crew member than we do as cruisers. We did one Princess Cruise on the Star and hated it, especially the poor service that we had. We do love RCI. He is on the Caribbean Princess out of NY. They do 2 itineraries I believe each are 9 days. This week he is doing Caribbean and Bermuda and the next one will be Canada New England. They just flip back and forth.

Haven't heard from him yet, so chances are good that things are going great. He knows people from all over the world now and was meeting up with some girls of course that he had worked with before. My little boy is very popular it seems!!!!!!!! What usually happens is if things are wonderful we get no emails, if things suck I get an email novel. I've really only had the novel on one contract when he was on the ship that went to the Mexican Riviera and some of the people in the Youth area were not so nice. My son is a kid magnet, anywhere you go if there are children they are immediately drawn to him and he can usually calm even the most upset child. They use him in every age level. He starts Teachers college in the fall, he will make an absolutely superlative teacher who definitely knows how to help and motivate children. Kinda proud can you tell:D
Dee

[clbnlv]

Take a bow, Dee...you certainly deserve to be proud! :)

[sunset seekers]

If you check the port schedule, I believe the Radiance will be in port every second Friday for the next couple of months....

Yes thanks I see that. Probably would be better to wait for a nicer day.

Rose :)

[swe9742]

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WEEKS UNTIL WE VISIT GIOVANNI'S SHRIMP TRUCK! YES, CAROL, IT IS TIME TO VISIT GIOVANNI'S!

(MOST TRAVEL DESTINATIONS ARE KNOWN FOR SOME KIND OF PROVINCIAL FARE THAT'S SERVED FRESH FROM THE LAND OR SEA- AND IS ALL THE BETTER PURCHASED FROM A ROADSIDE STAND.

ON O'AHU, IT'S JUMBO PRAWNS, FARMED IN KAHUKU ON THE NORTH SHORE AND SERVED FROM SHRIMP TRUCKS AND SHACKS. THE DRIVE FROM THE CITY TO THE NORTH SHORE IS PART OF THE DRAW. GRADUALLY, THE URBAN LANDSCAPE GIVES WAY TO A PICTURESQUE COUNTRYSIDE EDGED BY BEACHES AND SLEEPY HAMLETS.

SHRIMP TRUCKS VARY BE ESTABLISHMENT, BUT IF YOU GET THERE IN TIME FOR LUNCH, THERE SHOULD BE PLENTY TO CHOOSE FROM. ONE OF THE OLDEST TRUCKS IS GIOVANNI'S, WHERE YOU CAN GET TWO SCOOPS OF RICE AND 12 PIECES OF SHRIMP FOR $12.

GIOVANNI'S, LIKE MOST OF THE NORTH SHORE SHRIMP VENDORS, OFFERS A CHOICE OF SHRIMP DISHES. SHRIMP SCAMPI IS A POPULAR FAVORITE, BUT YOU CAN GET GARLIC SHRIMP, SHRIMP WITH LEMON AND BUTTER, HOT AND SPICY SHRIMP AND SHRIMP TEMPURA.

I love these dancing numbers and can't wait to experience Hawaii. We arrive late on the 19th but plan to spend the 20th - 23rd seeing all we can of Oahu and especially eating Shrimp at the shrimp trucks. I've also heard of something called malasadas that are supposed to be good. Better lose a lot of weight before this cruise!

[waf125]

I love these dancing numbers and can't wait to experience Hawaii. We arrive late on the 19th but plan to spend the 20th - 23rd seeing all we can of Oahu and especially eating Shrimp at the shrimp trucks. I've also heard of something called malasadas that are supposed to be good. Better lose a lot of weight before this cruise!


Stay tuned!! :D:p

[mike2915]

Add two more to The Waikiki Beach Marriott. Wife and I just booked thru Priceline for $95.00, thanks for the tip regarding this location with Priceline. So please add Mike and Cathy to the Marriott list. We will be staying 4-20 & 4-21 before boarding ship 4-22.

We haven't booked flights yet, but doing research it appears we won't arrive in Honolulu until 9:00 PM so I'm thinking about not renting a car until 4-21 and keeping it until 4-23 when we actually set sail. I know the resort doesn't have a shuttle and was wondering if anyone knows best way (cheapest) to get from airport to resort and back again Saturday to get rental car?

Also, wife and I are planning on only renting car in Honolulu and Maui since we overnight there. For the other locations, has anyone booked private tours or is everyone renting cars in all ports and doing there own thing? Have been doing some research regarding private tours and they seem expensive so was wondering what the rest of cruisers were planning. If anyone has booked private tours, please let me know as we would consider joining and splitting costs.

Mike

[HoopsandYoYo]

Hi Mike,

Just wondering about booking using Priceline...do you get your choice of rooms, bed selection, and view?

Thanks for information!:)

[flames]

Carol- that is an awesome price for a ticket to Hawaii. How do you get to Bellingham?

Martha, I will get a lift over with friends from Victoria and they will continue on to Seattle for a shopping weekend, I have not booked it yet as I want to make sure they will go shopping that weekend:eek:

Glad to see Steve's funnies are back! Love Carol's adjustments :p.

Booked our air <faint> same price through the airlines as Choice Air, so booked direct with airlines. Hate those one-way fares.

Chris, I thought all the ladies would like that one:D

Congrats on booking your air, what day are you leaving for Hawaii?:cool:

Good Afternoon Everyone, hope everyone is having a good week, is anyone going on the Radiance this month? as I think there is going to be a big change:eek:

Carol:)

[flames]

Welcome back, Dee! WOW!....You've got a lot of irons in the proverbial fire. I SHOULD let this slide...but the sarcastic "you-know-what" in me just won't let me. If you wait until June 20 2012 to fly to Hawaii...you will have missed a great cruise!

There!, I Did It!......I just can't help myself....Sorry...I'm seeking help with this problem....

Steve, you were a help as Dee now has time to change her air from June 20 2012 to May 20 2012:D:eek::p

Carol:)

[flames]

Hello Nutz,
Steve,,,great joke!! And looking forward to meeting you on RCCL.
Carol, Thanx for making the appropriate changes in the joke...lol!
Sandy, Rick and I (Bella Days) and Judy and David (Chickalo) are staying at the BeachComber Waikiki. (we are very lucky that Rick has Points to use for a couple of free nights at any Holiday Inn)
We are flying to HonoLulu on the 19th as well. Too bad,Carol,..that our one stop over is in Calgary and not Vancouver.
Both Chickalo and ourselves are celebrating our Anniversary.
(Fun note....Judy and David were married on the same day, same time, same year same city as us. We didn,t even know each other at the time. Only met when our children went to elementary school.) May 3/80 at 4pm. We shall celebrate together again next May.
Hope everyone has a great week and enjoys the sun.

Brenda, This is the first time that I am not flying out of Calgary as I go there for my sitter for my dog but this time my daughter is going to come here so I will fly out of the states as it is a much better price:eek:;)

Carol:)

[HoopsandYoYo]

Good Morning Steve, stay with us, remember my friends that came to visit, they were on the Celebrity cruise ship and that is the one you met in San Francisco, well she is not going to book another Celebrity cruise for a while she said she will stay with RCCI so if you switch you will be sorry:eek:

Bob and I enjoyed meeting you and Nancy and it would not be the same for you to not sail with us and we would miss all your funnies so please don't even think of changing to another cruise:eek:

Now for Alaska, you can go another time as you just came back from there, I would go to Hawaii for 2 or 3 nights and skip Alaska;)

You can get a Flight out of Bellingham, WA for $200.00 one way to Hawaii and no stops so how is that for a deal:D

Carol:)
That's a great lead, regarding flight costs. Bellingham is 50% cheaper than flying out of Vancouver and the driving distance for us is exactly the same - less than 40 min. either way! The savings will pay for our hotel costs.

Speaking of hotels, has anyone stayed at Ilikai Hotel & Suites? Looks like a nice place, right on the water, centrally located and spacious rooms with balconies.

[flames]

That's a great lead, regarding flight costs. Bellingham is 50% cheaper than flying out of Vancouver and the driving distance for us is exactly the same - less than 40 min. either way! The savings will pay for our hotel costs.

Speaking of hotels, has anyone stayed at Ilikai Hotel & Suites? Looks like a nice place, right on the water, centrally located and spacious rooms with balconies.

Hi, the Ilikai Hotel & Suites looks really nice and you can't go wrong if you stay there:cool:

Yes the air is a lot cheaper out of Bellingham $210.00 with tax We also find it a lot cheaper to fly out of Seattle then Vancouver:eek:

I thought we would have met you when you were on the Radiance when it came in Victoria, sorry we did not get to meet you:(

I can not find you on our roll call list, what is your name?:confused:

Carol:)

[HoopsandYoYo]

Hi,
We are Helga and Jake, from South Surrey BC.

[flames]

Hi,
We are Helga and Jake, from South Surrey BC.

Hi Helga & Jake, my daughter's in laws are Helga & Jake, It will be nice to meet you next April and Sandy will be glad to put you on the roll call list this Sunday as the list is getting longer and longer:cool:

Carol:)

[travelgoddess1]

Hi Mike,

Just wondering about booking using Priceline...do you get your choice of rooms, bed selection, and view?

Thanks for information!:)

With Priceline, you get a good hotel at a good price (hopefully!). The tradeoff is that you do not choose your room or view. I imagine they will work with you on bed selection, if you contact them ahead of time (the hotel). It never hurts to ask about your other preferences, either!

[mike2915]

HoopsandYoYo, travelgoddess is correct about Priceline. You pick the zone (beach, downtown, airport etc) you want to stay at and the star level of the hotel as determined by Priceline 1-5 stars or resort and you make an offer. Your credit card is charged if your bid is accepted and you will be given a confirmation number for your stay. Below is what one person who called resort was told about upgrading to ocean view room. My guess is most if not all rooms booked with Priceline would be garden/city view, although it never hurts to ask for a complimentary upgrade. I would think they would give you the bed selection you want. BTW, there is a no smoking policy at the hotel if that matters.
Mike



Good Morning Everyone, we are one month closer to our cruise out of Hawaii

And can anyone guess where we are staying for 3 nights in Hawaii?

Carol
Waikiki Beach Marriott? lol

Jeannie called yesterday to see what type of room that got us and it is a garden / city view room. She asked if we could upgrade to an ocean or partial ocean view room and was told that is would be $80 a day to get the partial and $209 a day to get the ocean view on top of what we already paid. So garden / city view it is....lol $95 a day is too good of a rate to pass up even if it is only a garden / city view room!!!

[travelgoddess1]

HoopsandYoYo, travelgoddess is correct about Priceline. You pick the zone (beach, downtown, airport etc) you want to stay at and the star level of the hotel as determined by Priceline 1-5 stars or resort and you make an offer. Your credit card is charged if your bid is accepted and you will be given a confirmation number for your stay. Below is what one person who called resort was told about upgrading to ocean view room. My guess is most if not all rooms booked with Priceline would be garden/city view, although it never hurts to ask for a complimentary upgrade. I would think they would give you the bed selection you want. BTW, there is a no smoking policy at the hotel if that matters.
Mike



Good Morning Everyone, we are one month closer to our cruise out of Hawaii

And can anyone guess where we are staying for 3 nights in Hawaii?

Carol
Waikiki Beach Marriott? lol

Jeannie called yesterday to see what type of room that got us and it is a garden / city view room. She asked if we could upgrade to an ocean or partial ocean view room and was told that is would be $80 a day to get the partial and $209 a day to get the ocean view on top of what we already paid. So garden / city view it is....lol $95 a day is too good of a rate to pass up even if it is only a garden / city view room!!!

Thank you, you put it more eloquently than I.:)

[miko1]

Good Morning Martha :)
Could you please add us to the Lahaina Luau List. The reservation is under Geraldine ( Deannie ) & Rick. We would also like to be added to the transportation list too. Rose & Larry (Sunset Seekers) would also like to be added to the transportation list with us.
Thank You.

Rick & Deannie (Miko1) :):)

[flames]

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Good Morning Everyone, another week closer to our cruise:cool:

Hope everyone is enjoying Friday and the start of the weekend;)

Carol:)

[pstone1]

Hi Carol:

I'm thrilled that it's finally Friday!!! I'm also excited that we are one week closer to our cruise! There's so much to plan and figure out for this one - it will keep me busy for a while! Have a great weekend everyone!

Paula

[waf125]

Good Morning Martha :)
Could you please add us to the Lahaina Luau List. The reservation is under Geraldine ( Deannie ) & Rick. We would also like to be added to the transportation list too. Rose & Larry (Sunset Seekers) would also like to be added to the transportation list with us.
Thank You.

Rick & Deannie (Miko1) :):)






Got it! :D One question; is the reservation under Geraldine or Rick? I put down Geraldine but wasn't sure.

Also added Rose & Larry to the transportation list. :)

[flames]

Good Afternoon Everyone, Hockey game will be starting soon:eek:

Just wondering if Anyone is watching the Casey Anthony Trial live on HLN?:confused::(

Carol:)

[miko1]

Hi Martha

The reservation is under Geraldine. Thank you, we must keep you busy with all these lists !
Deannie

[HoopsandYoYo]

Good Afternoon Everyone, Hockey game will be starting soon:eek:

Just wondering if Anyone is watching the Casey Anthony Trial live on HLN?:confused::(

Carol:)
It's hockey night at our place, husband and son are whooping it up as the Canucks just scored!!

That leaves me(in peace) to researching hotels in Honolulu. Happened to see some reviews on TripAdvisor with a recommendation to check out VRBO - vacation rentals by owner. I'm having a field day checking out beautiful privately owned condos at the Ilikai Hotel and Suites for exceptional rates and see that April is the off season time in Honolulu so rates are good! I am currently in communication with the owner of one of the condos and hope to close on it. Will post more later. :)

[chickalo]

Go Canucks Go!!! 1 more game to go.....They have to beat Boston!!!

[flames]

It's hockey night at our place, husband and son are whooping it up as the Canucks just scored!!

That leaves me(in peace) to researching hotels in Honolulu. Happened to see some reviews on TripAdvisor with a recommendation to check out VRBO - vacation rentals by owner. I'm having a field day checking out beautiful privately owned condos at the Ilikai Hotel and Suites for exceptional rates and see that April is the off season time in Honolulu so rates are good! I am currently in communication with the owner of one of the condos and hope to close on it. Will post more later. :)

Helga, I take it is Helga that does the posting? I made a bet with Bob that if Boston won he would make breakfast tomorrow morning so I guess I am making breakfast tomorrow, french toast and bacon plus fruit, I do make a good french toast:eek:

Sounds good on your looking into Ilikai Hotel but if you do decide to do priceline just let me know and I can walk you through it just e-mail me your phone number my e-mail is Bertins@shaw.ca......

Carol:)

[flames]

Go Canucks Go!!! 1 more game to go.....They have to beat Boston!!!

Judy, next game is in Boston so we may have to wait tell game 7 for the Gray Cup for Vancouver:eek: (if you notice I said for Vancouver and not in Vancouver)

I can't believe the people outside in Vancouver as we lived in Calgary when they won the Gray Cup and there was a lot of people but not like Vancouver, even some of the stores closed early as there is to many people around, it was in our papers:eek::eek::eek:

You know we are going to win:D

Carol:)

[chickalo]

Judy, next game is in Boston so we may have to wait tell game 7 for the Gray Cup for Vancouver:eek: (if you notice I said for Vancouver and not in Vancouver)

I can't believe the people outside in Vancouver as we lived in Calgary when they won the Gray Cup and there was a lot of people but not like Vancouver, even some of the stores closed early as there is to many people around, it was in our papers:eek::eek::eek:

You know we are going to win:D

Carol:)

The Canucks are going to win the Stanley Cup...

[HoopsandYoYo]

Hi Carol,

Yes I'm the one doing all the "work" in planning our upcoming cruise!:)
I just had an email this morning from a friend of mine, that she was going on a cruise today. Turns out she and her husband are on the Radiance heading to Alaska as we speak!

If you were watching the hockey game did you see the intermission clip of the Radiance sailing out of Vancouver? It was approximately 7:00 pm. A beautiful evening to be sailing!

Helga

[travelgoddess1]

Is Radiance doing Alaska? Dry dock finished? I wonder if they are still working on the interiors?

[Sandel]

Patti posted this on the D+ thread...

Here's the link to the pictures on Facebook of the Radiance Revitalization. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4.103249601396

It's looking good.

Sandy

[HoopsandYoYo]

Is Radiance doing Alaska? Dry dock finished? I wonder if they are still working on the interiors?
Yes the Radiance is sailing again. The next appearance in Vancouver will be June 24 (every second Friday from then on doing the Alaska runs until September). Not sure if everything was completed. Will have to wait the return of our friends for a personal update! :)

Helga

[flames]

Patti posted this on the D+ thread...

Here's the link to the pictures on Facebook of the Radiance Revitalization. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4.103249601396

It's looking good.

Sandy

Sandy, I can not get the link that you put on but here is another link that Patti put on:cool:

I really like the big TV screen by the pool, movies under the stars:cool::cool::cool:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4.103249601396 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150281027171397.378894.103249601396)

Carol:)

[Gusti]

thank you Carol, the link to facebook worked. Looks good. Hope they left the great indoor pool.

[Ginny Ray]

Sandy, I can not get the link that you put on but here is another link that Patti put on:cool:

I really like the big TV screen by the pool, movies under the stars:cool::cool::cool:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4.103249601396 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150281027171397.378894.103249601396)

Carol:)
but WHERE is the seating going to be located?

In the pool? LOL

[dprcan]

We cruised on the Liberty after it was dry docked. The big screen by the pool looked great and the touch screen LCD monitors were very helpful to find venues and navigate around the ship.

Just saw the movie Super 8 on Imax and it was awesome. I highly recommend it.

Have a great weekend

[Ray&Sara]

Hi everyone. Pretty bleary eyed after reading 223 pages! We didn't see this board until Rose set us straight! We booked this cruise about a year ago and are amazed at all the activity on this board. We have done this cruise 4 times on the Brilliance, Serenade, Rhapsody and Radiance. On all our Radiance class cruises we had 7108 so inuviklibrarian if you decide to take another cabin let us know! We have done many cruises on the Radiance and love her. Do we understand that the Radiance now has the concierge club for Diamond too and not just Diamond plus?

Steve - loved the talking dog joke.

We always stay at the Kahala. Used to be the Kahala Mandarin but changed hands. It shows up a lot on Hawaii 50. A great private beach setting and dolphins to boot. We will go in a few days early for pre-vacation.

Looking forward to meeting all of you.

Ray & Sara

[waf125]

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WEEKS UNTIL WE CATCH THE FREE TROLLEY AND GO TO HILO HATTIES. (VISITORS CAN THANK HILO HATTIE FOR TAKING THE HASSLE OUT OF A HONOLULU SHOPPING. THE QUINTESSENTIAL HAWAIIAN CLOTHING AND PRODUCTS STORE OPERATES A TROLLEY SYSTEM THAT IS ABSOLUTELY FREE. THERE ARE 12 CONVENIENT PICK-UP POINTS THROUGHOUT WAIKIKI, WITH STOPS EVERY 30 MINUTES FROM 8:30 AM TO 5:10 PM, 365 DAYS A YEAR.

THE SHUTTLE MAKES A STOP AT HILO HATTIE'S MEGA FLAGSHIP STORE ON NORTH NIMITZ HIGHWAY. FROM THERE, PASSENGERS HAVE A CHOICE OF RETURNING TO WAIKIKI OR HEADING FOR ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE, WARD CENTER, WARD WAREHOUSE OR ALA MOANA SHOPPING CENTER.

HILO HATTIE CARRIES HAWAII'S LARGEST SELECTION OF ISLAND MADE FASHIONS, GIFTS, SOUVENIRS, T-SHIRTS, GOURMET FOODS AND JEWELRY. IT'S THE WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF HAWAIIAN AND CASUAL FASHIONS, OFFERING HUNDREDS OF EXCLUSIVE PRINTS AND STYLES,M FROM INFANT SIZES TO PLUS.

HILO HATTIE IS MORE THAN A SHOPPING DESTINATION. IT IS A MADE IN HAWAII EXPERIENCE.)

[travelgoddess1]

Welcome, Ray and Sara, yes, this has been a lively group! I'm not sure that Brilliance has ever sailed in this market, at least not to my knowledge, but we have been to Hawaii on all the ships you mentioned, plus Vision and Legend, and enjoyed them all!

[Sandel]

Thanks Carol for reposting the Radiance link. Don't know what happened? The Radiance is looking good!

Welcome Ray & Sara and Helga & Jake to the Macadamia Nuts.

[Sandel]

MACADAMIA CRUISE NUTS
HAWAII TO VANCOUVER
Radiance of the Seas
April 22 - May 4, 2012



Adamdiane/Adam and Diane - Littleborough, UK
Deck 10 OS Late Dining

Bell Ringer/Bill (WhiteRabbit)and Mary Lynn - Delmarva
2 Pins

Bella Days/Rick and Brenda - Montreal, Canada
2 Pins

Bev/Peter, Bev and Gusti - Markham, Ontario, Canada
Deck 8 (8136) 3 Pins

Big Thunder/Tom and Mollie - - - Minnesota
Deck 8 (8172) Late Dining 2 Pins

BlondeKajun/Ron and Donna - - - B2B - - - New Orleans, Louisiana
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Catnt2/Tobi and Phil - Orlanda, Florida
Friends David and Debbie

Chickalo/David and Judy - Montreal, Canada
4 Pins

Chip and Dale/Dennis and Dee - Meaford, Ontario, Canada
Deck 8 (8604) 2Pins

ChrisC/Chris and Judy - Ontario, Canada
Deck 9 (9528) Late Dining 2 Pins

Cinal/Al and Cindy - Calgary, Canada

Clbnlv/Martha and Chris - - - Las Vegas, Nevada
Deck 7 Aft 2 Pins

CrazyusinMinnesota/Bob and Gayle - - -B2B - - - Woodbury, Minnesota
Deck 9 (9258) 4 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Cruise Wizard/Gary and Mary - - - B2B - - - East Greenbush, New York
Deck 10 (1102) Early Dining 8 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Cruising bears/John and Laura - - - B2B - - - Florida
2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

CruisingFool/Herb (MoonMan) and Marianne - - - B2B - - - Port St. Lucie, FLorida
Deck 7 (7606) Windjammer
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Dprcan/Francisco(Paco) and Charlotte - Miami Florida
Deck 9 (9571) MTD 8 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Dramaqueen4lyfe/Bob and Sheila - - - B2B - - - Delaware
Deck 8 (MTD) 6 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Elmwood106/Patti and Kurt--Wilkes-Barre,PA
2 Pins

Emerald777/Rod and Jan - Southern Maryland
Happy Retirement

Fitnessmaniac/Brant and Marcia - Texas
Deck 9 (9584) 4 Pins

Flames/ Bob and Carol--Ladysmith BC Canada
Deck 7 (7172) MTD 10 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Fla-red/Dennis and Connie - - - B2B - - - Cocoa, Florida
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Gbcruise/Brian and Guyla
Deck 9(9596) 4 Pins
Happy Anniversary
Friends MG and Todd - Oklahoma
Deck 9 Late Seating

Geofel/Geofel and Felicia (Blue46) - North Las Vegas, Nevada
Deck 10 (1600) Late Dining 2 Pins

Ginny Ray/Alan and Ginny -
Deck 7 Early Dining 2 Pins

Greeneng/Jim and Joan - - - B2B - - - Andover, Massachusetts 2 Pins
Deck 10 (1548) MTD
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Harrieta/Jim and Helen - - - B2B - - - Melbourne, Australia
Deck 8 (8006) Late Dining 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Hurtinalbertan/Remi and Sandi - Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Deck 9 (9660) 8 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

HoopsandYoyo/Jake and Helga - South Surrey, BC, Canada

Inuviklibrarian/Chris (Northof60) and Bev - Inuvik, NWTerritories, Canada
Deck 7 (7108) Late Dining

JD1966/Jim and Alyce - Nebraska
Deck 8 - Early Dining

Jake3337/Angela and Bill - Ontario, Canada
Deck 8 (8567) Early Dining 4 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

JimKim/Jim and Kim - New York
2 Pins

Julesbeara/ - Dallas Texas

Karter35/Rick and Cherie - Charlotte, North Carolina
Deck 9 (9658) Late Dining 2 Pins
Happy Anniversary

Kenkal60/Ken and Frances - Montreal, Canada
Deck 2 (2007) 1 Pin

Kevbear/Kevin and Randy - - - B2B - - - Oregon
Deck 10 (1554) Late Dining 5 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

LinDen322/Dennis and Linda - Florida

Mamato5girls/Lynda and Doug--Nebraska
(and 3 DD's--ages 13,8 and 2 1/2) 1 Pin

MarinerDeacon/Jerry and Dotty - Florida and New York
Deck 9 Late Dining

Mike2915/Mike and Cathy - Florence, Kentucky

Miko1/Rick and Deannie - British Columbia, Canada
2 Pins

Mistyannie/Cleve and Michelle - Ontario, Canada
Deck 8 (8569) Early Dining 2 Pins

MRRG/?? - Las Vegas, Nevada -
Deck 10 Late Seating
Waikiki Marriott

NancyIL/Nancy and Daniel - Champaign, IL
Deck 2 Late Dining
Happy Birthday

NancyK0904/Ken and Nancy - - -B2B - - - Iowa
Deck 8 (8168) MTD 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Oceanviewcruise/Paul and Fiona - - - B2B - - - East Anglia, UK
Deck 7 (7610) Late Dining 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Palks/Phil and Adele - - - B2B - - - Canberra, Australia
Deck 8 Family Cabin 6 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

PennsylvaniaDutch/Butch and Martha - Richmond, Virgini

Pinegrovecruiser/Rick and JoAnn - Pine Grove, California
Deck 9 (9612) 2 Pins

Pooh3901/Hank and Kay - - - B2B - - - Cottage Grove, Oregon
Deck 9 (9604) MTD 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

PopeyeII/John and Karen - Northwest Indiana
Waikiki Marriott

PStone1/Jim and Paula - Merritt Island, Florida
Deck 7 (7572) 4 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Rufe/Bob and Alice - - - B2B - - - Sun City, Arizona
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Sakamochi/Clem and Alice - - - B2B - - - Paradise Valley, Arizona
Deck 8 (8034) 4 Pins

Sanbmet/Rick and Sandy - - - B2B - - - Estero, Florida
Deck 9 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Sandel/Del and Sandy - - - B2B - - - Nederland, Texas
Deck 10 (1604) Late Dining 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Semi Retired/Rob and Della - Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Deck 10 6 Pins

Scotsman/George - - - B2B - - - Ayr, Scotland
Deck 10 (1074) Late Dining 1 Pin
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

SouthernComfort/Bill and Liz - - - B2B - - - South Texas
Deck 9 (9592) Late Dining 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Spoarzy/Ryan and Jeannie - Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Deck 9 (9013) Late Dining 4 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Steve-O/Steve and Nancy--Aumsville,Oregon
6 Pins

Sunsea/Sharon,Kevin, Andrew and Olivia - - -B2B - - - Perth, Australia
Deck 3
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Sunset Seekers/Larry and Rose - Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Deck 7 (7592) 2 Pins

Suzyluvs2cruise/Jim and Sue - - - B2B - - - California
Deck 8 (8672) 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Swe9742/Del and SandyE - Syracuse, Utah
Deck 7 (7122) MTD 2 Pins

TanyaE/Chris and Tanya - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Deck 7 (7594) Early Dining

Tee4Travel/Tee - - - B2B - - - Carlsbad, California
Deck 9 (9218) - MTD
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Tootts/Mike and Norma - Northern California
Deck 9 Early Dining 4 Pins
Happy Birthday

Travelgoddess1/Pete and Karen - Irvine, California
Deck 9 Late Dining 4 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Wacruiser/Ron and Jill

WAF125/Lee and Martha - Charlotte, North Carolina
Deck 10 (1104) Late Dining
Happy Birthday 4 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Wifeschef/Terry and Carol - Vestal,
Deck 8 - 2 Pins

Willum UK/Bill and Anne - Lincoln, UK
Deck 8 (8170) Late Dining 2 Pins

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[cruise wizard]

My wife just spotted a D2 on deck 9 on the RCCL site.

[Ray&Sara]

Oops - you are right - we did the Brilliance in the Caribbean. I guess this is number four. We did the Radiance to Alaska a couple times and South America and Mexico.

[flames]

but WHERE is the seating going to be located?

In the pool? LOL

Ginny, Leave it to me I will find a seat and you and Ray can join Bob and I under the stares to watch a movie, now can we tell them what movie we would like to see?:eek::D:p

Good Morning Everyone;)

Carol:)

[snowbird1]

Sandy, I can not get the link that you put on but here is another link that Patti put on:cool:

I really like the big TV screen by the pool, movies under the stars:cool::cool::cool:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4.103249601396 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150281027171397.378894.103249601396)

Carol:)

Carol, she looks great, has Emmy seen this link?

FYI, I may be on the Radiance next June for Alaska with Lorna, Mary, Bill and Dennis.

[Sakamochi]

We have cancelled our B2b Syd-Hon and Hon-Van voyages.

Please remove us from the list.

All is not lost - we have rebooked on Celebrity Solstice for a B2B2B2B2B ( yes 4 cruises, 52 days) Auck-Syd-Syd-Hon-Ensenada (!!??) in Mar 2013.

We booked as soon as it opened in the best S2 (skysuite) we could get - same cabin all legs and it was 'way cheaper that the Radiance. We'll miss some old acquaintances and would love to see the 20M$ re-do on one of our favorite ships!

The whole ships re-do is on You Tube - I almost cried seeing what they did to the Sea View.....

We won't need the 4 pins:(


Clem and Alice


My wife just spotted a D2 on deck 9 on the RCCL site.

[eNomad]

MACADAMIA CRUISE NUTS
HAWAII TO VANCOUVER
Radiance of the Seas
April 22 - May 4, 2012



Adamdiane/Adam and Diane - Littleborough, UK
Deck 10 OS Late Dining

Bell Ringer/Bill (WhiteRabbit)and Mary Lynn - Delmarva
2 Pins

Bella Days/Rick and Brenda - Montreal, Canada
2 Pins

Bev/Peter, Bev and Gusti - Markham, Ontario, Canada
Deck 8 (8136) 3 Pins

Big Thunder/Tom and Mollie - - - Minnesota
Deck 8 (8172) Late Dining 2 Pins

BlondeKajun/Ron and Donna - - - B2B - - - New Orleans, Louisiana
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Catnt2/Tobi and Phil - Orlanda, Florida
Friends David and Debbie

Chickalo/David and Judy - Montreal, Canada
4 Pins

Chip and Dale/Dennis and Dee - Meaford, Ontario, Canada
Deck 8 (8604) 2Pins

ChrisC/Chris and Judy - Ontario, Canada
Deck 9 (9528) Late Dining 2 Pins

Cinal/Al and Cindy - Calgary, Canada

Clbnlv/Martha and Chris - - - Las Vegas, Nevada
Deck 7 Aft 2 Pins

CrazyusinMinnesota/Bob and Gayle - - -B2B - - - Woodbury, Minnesota
Deck 9 (9258) 4 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Cruise Wizard/Gary and Mary - - - B2B - - - East Greenbush, New York
Deck 10 (1102) Early Dining 8 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Cruising bears/John and Laura - - - B2B - - - Florida
2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

CruisingFool/Herb (MoonMan) and Marianne - - - B2B - - - Port St. Lucie, FLorida
Deck 7 (7606) Windjammer
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Dprcan/Francisco(Paco) and Charlotte - Miami Florida
Deck 9 (9571) MTD 8 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Dramaqueen4lyfe/Bob and Sheila - - - B2B - - - Delaware
Deck 8 (MTD) 6 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Elmwood106/Patti and Kurt--Wilkes-Barre,PA
2 Pins

Emerald777/Rod and Jan - Southern Maryland
Happy Retirement

Fitnessmaniac/Brant and Marcia - Texas
Deck 9 (9584) 4 Pins

Flames/ Bob and Carol--Ladysmith BC Canada
Deck 7 (7172) MTD 10 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Fla-red/Dennis and Connie - - - B2B - - - Cocoa, Florida
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Gbcruise/Brian and Guyla
Deck 9(9596) 4 Pins
Happy Anniversary
Friends MG and Todd - Oklahoma
Deck 9 Late Seating

Geofel/Geofel and Felicia (Blue46) - North Las Vegas, Nevada
Deck 10 (1600) Late Dining 2 Pins

Ginny Ray/Alan and Ginny -
Deck 7 Early Dining 2 Pins

Greeneng/Jim and Joan - - - B2B - - - Andover, Massachusetts 2 Pins
Deck 10 (1548) MTD
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Harrieta/Jim and Helen - - - B2B - - - Melbourne, Australia
Deck 8 (8006) Late Dining 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Hurtinalbertan/Remi and Sandi - Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Deck 9 (9660) 8 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

HoopsandYoyo/Jake and Helga - South Surrey, BC, Canada

Inuviklibrarian/Chris (Northof60) and Bev - Inuvik, NWTerritories, Canada
Deck 7 (7108) Late Dining

JD1966/Jim and Alyce - Nebraska
Deck 8 - Early Dining

Jake3337/Angela and Bill - Ontario, Canada
Deck 8 (8567) Early Dining 4 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

JimKim/Jim and Kim - New York
2 Pins

Julesbeara/ - Dallas Texas

Karter35/Rick and Cherie - Charlotte, North Carolina
Deck 9 (9658) Late Dining 2 Pins
Happy Anniversary

Kenkal60/Ken and Frances - Montreal, Canada
Deck 2 (2007) 1 Pin

Kevbear/Kevin and Randy - - - B2B - - - Oregon
Deck 10 (1554) Late Dining 5 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

LinDen322/Dennis and Linda - Florida

Mamato5girls/Lynda and Doug--Nebraska
(and 3 DD's--ages 13,8 and 2 1/2) 1 Pin

MarinerDeacon/Jerry and Dotty - Florida and New York
Deck 9 Late Dining

Mike2915/Mike and Cathy - Florence, Kentucky

Miko1/Rick and Deannie - British Columbia, Canada
2 Pins

Mistyannie/Cleve and Michelle - Ontario, Canada
Deck 8 (8569) Early Dining 2 Pins

MRRG/?? - Las Vegas, Nevada -
Deck 10 Late Seating
Waikiki Marriott

NancyIL/Nancy and Daniel - Champaign, IL
Deck 2 Late Dining
Happy Birthday

NancyK0904/Ken and Nancy - - -B2B - - - Iowa
Deck 8 (8168) MTD 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Oceanviewcruise/Paul and Fiona - - - B2B - - - East Anglia, UK
Deck 7 (7610) Late Dining 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Palks/Phil and Adele - - - B2B - - - Canberra, Australia
Deck 8 Family Cabin 6 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

PennsylvaniaDutch/Butch and Martha - Richmond, Virgini

Pinegrovecruiser/Rick and JoAnn - Pine Grove, California
Deck 9 (9612) 2 Pins

Pooh3901/Hank and Kay - - - B2B - - - Cottage Grove, Oregon
Deck 9 (9604) MTD 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

PopeyeII/John and Karen - Northwest Indiana
Waikiki Marriott

PStone1/Jim and Paula - Merritt Island, Florida
Deck 7 (7572) 4 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Rufe/Bob and Alice - - - B2B - - - Sun City, Arizona
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Sakamochi/Clem and Alice - - - B2B - - - Paradise Valley, Arizona
Deck 8 (8034) 4 Pins

Sanbmet/Rick and Sandy - - - B2B - - - Estero, Florida
Deck 9 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Sandel/Del and Sandy - - - B2B - - - Nederland, Texas
Deck 10 (1604) Late Dining 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Semi Retired/Rob and Della - Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Deck 10 6 Pins

Scotsman/George - - - B2B - - - Ayr, Scotland
Deck 10 (1074) Late Dining 1 Pin
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

SouthernComfort/Bill and Liz - - - B2B - - - South Texas
Deck 9 (9592) Late Dining 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Spoarzy/Ryan and Jeannie - Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Deck 9 (9013) Late Dining 4 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Steve-O/Steve and Nancy--Aumsville,Oregon
6 Pins

Sunsea/Sharon,Kevin, Andrew and Olivia - - -B2B - - - Perth, Australia
Deck 3
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Sunset Seekers/Larry and Rose - Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Deck 7 (7592) 2 Pins

Suzyluvs2cruise/Jim and Sue - - - B2B - - - California
Deck 8 (8672) 2 Pins
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Swe9742/Del and SandyE - Syracuse, Utah
Deck 7 (7122) MTD 2 Pins

TanyaE/Chris and Tanya - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Deck 7 (7594) Early Dining

Tee4Travel/Tee - - - B2B - - - Carlsbad, California
Deck 9 (9218) - MTD
Arriving on the Radiance of the Seas April 22

Tootts/Mike and Norma - Northern California
Deck 9 Early Dining 4 Pins
Happy Birthday

Travelgoddess1/Pete and Karen - Irvine, California
Deck 9 Late Dining 4 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Wacruiser/Ron and Jill

WAF125/Lee and Martha - Charlotte, North Carolina
Deck 10 (1104) Late Dining
Happy Birthday 4 Pins
Waikiki Marriott

Wifeschef/Terry and Carol - Vestal,
Deck 8 - 2 Pins

Willum UK/Bill and Anne - Lincoln, UK
Deck 8 (8170) Late Dining 2 Pins

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We signed up for this a year ago, and I guess the chances are improving that we will make it a reality. Therefore, please add:

eNomad/Gene and Maxine - Melbourne, Florida
Deck 9 - MTD
also, staying on for the 7-night Alaska

Cruise Wizard - could you please add us to your list for 4 pins?

Thank you,

Gene

[eNomad]

PS - Sorry for quoting the whole thing;)

[STEVE-O]

Hi everyone. Pretty bleary eyed after reading 223 pages! We didn't see this board until Rose set us straight! We booked this cruise about a year ago and are amazed at all the activity on this board. We have done this cruise 4 times on the Brilliance, Serenade, Rhapsody and Radiance. On all our Radiance class cruises we had 7108 so inuviklibrarian if you decide to take another cabin let us know! We have done many cruises on the Radiance and love her. Do we understand that the Radiance now has the concierge club for Diamond too and not just Diamond plus?

Steve - loved the talking dog joke.

We always stay at the Kahala. Used to be the Kahala Mandarin but changed hands. It shows up a lot on Hawaii 50. A great private beach setting and dolphins to boot. We will go in a few days early for pre-vacation.

Looking forward to meeting all of you.

Ray & Sara

Welcome to this zany group of Nutz!.......Care to tell us which part of Washington you're from? My "little" brother lives in Bellingham and I have customers all over the state...

Been thinking as hard as I can ( on a Sunday) and I don't remember a talking dog joke........Maybe you can repeat the punchline or I'll need to scroll back through the zillions of pages to try and find it......

[cruise wizard]

The pin order has been revised - Gene & Maxine you are all set - Clem & Alice I have cancelled your order.

[HoopsandYoYo]

The pin order has been revised - Gene & Maxine you are all set - Clem & Alice I have cancelled your order.
This is the first time I have seen commemorative pins available. How much are they?
Thanks,
H

[sunset seekers]

Hi everyone. Pretty bleary eyed after reading 223 pages! We didn't see this board until Rose set us straight! We booked this cruise about a year ago and are amazed at all the activity on this board. We have done this cruise 4 times on the Brilliance, Serenade, Rhapsody and Radiance. On all our Radiance class cruises we had 7108 so inuviklibrarian if you decide to take another cabin let us know! We have done many cruises on the Radiance and love her. Do we understand that the Radiance now has the concierge club for Diamond too and not just Diamond plus?

Steve - loved the talking dog joke.

We always stay at the Kahala. Used to be the Kahala Mandarin but changed hands. It shows up a lot on Hawaii 50. A great private beach setting and dolphins to boot. We will go in a few days early for pre-vacation.

Looking forward to meeting all of you.

Ray & Sara

Welcome Ray & Sara, glad you found us. I'm sure Sandy will add you to the list next update. Sounds like you guys are very experienced cruisers.
This is our first trip to Hawaii, very excited.

This is going to be a great cruise, looking forward to meeting you too.

Rose :)

[sunset seekers]

Welcome to the thread eNomad Gene & Maxine I hope you were keeping up with the reading for the past year. ;):rolleyes::eek:

Rose :)

[dramaqueen4lyfe]

Just a note about Hilo Hattie's and just my opinion:D It's a nice place to walk through but quite expensive. We went to the one in Lahaina then took the free shuttle to Walmart and saw much of the same stuff for way less money. Just sayin':D

[Gusti]

I agree with you there, but it is a nice place to visit.

[waf125]

OLD LAHAINA LUAU
1-800-248-5828
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012
5:45 PM
http://www.oldlahainaluau.com/

Please reference Radiance Macadamia Cruise Nuts when booking


ATTENDEES

Waf125 (Martha ) - 2*
--------(Nancy)-1 *
Steve-O ( Steve) -2*
Dprcan (Paco) -2*
Bella Days (Brenda) - 4*
Karter35 (Cherie) - 3*
Mike2915 (Mike) - 2*
Dramaqueen4lyfe (Sheila) -10*
Rufe (Bob) -2*
Clipper Miami (John) - 2*
Sunset seekers (Larry) - 2*
MarinerDeacon (Jerry) -2*
Flames (Carol) - 2*
Cruise Wizard (Gary) - 2*
Gusti (Gusti) - 3*
Swe9742 (Del) - 2*
Wacruiser77 (Ron) - 2
WifesChef (Terry) - 2
Tootts (Norma) - 4*
Spoarzy (Ryan) - 4*
Blue46 (Felicia) - 2*
Pstone1 (Paula) - 4*
ChrisC (Chris) - 2*
Miko1 (Geraldine) - 2*




Transportation costs from the port / OLL / return is $4 PP. This was a quote from Aloha Maui Taxi - using 6 person vans. Everyone pays directly when boarding - no upfront pre-payments.

*Interested in transportation

[waf125]

This is the first time I have seen commemorative pins available. How much are they?
Thanks,
H


The cost is $3.25 per pin and Gary is taking orders now.

[waf125]

Just a note about Hilo Hattie's and just my opinion:D It's a nice place to walk through but quite expensive. We went to the one in Lahaina then took the free shuttle to Walmart and saw much of the same stuff for way less money. Just sayin':D

Good to know, Sheila, thanks!:D

[waf125]

Aloha and welcome Ray & Sara, and Gene & Maxine! Glad you are joining us! Just jump right in; we are a good group, if a little "Nuts"! :D:D

[HoopsandYoYo]

It's hockey night at our place, husband and son are whooping it up as the Canucks just scored!!

That leaves me(in peace) to researching hotels in Honolulu. Happened to see some reviews on TripAdvisor with a recommendation to check out VRBO - vacation rentals by owner. I'm having a field day checking out beautiful privately owned condos at the Ilikai Hotel and Suites for exceptional rates and see that April is the off season time in Honolulu so rates are good! I am currently in communication with the owner of one of the condos and hope to close on it. Will post more later. :)
In case anyone hasn't booked a place pre-cruise you may want to check out the privately owned suites at the Ilikai Hotel and Suites as mentioned in my earlier posting. We've extended our stay in Honolulu to 6 days from 3 because of the great deal we got for one of the condos. I didn't realize at first that floors 20 and up were hotel rooms and the lower units are privately owned and can be rented. Lots of ammenities and choices available.

And tonight is game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals! I heard on the weekend that last September a computer program predicted the series with a high degree of accuracy and that tonight the Canucks will lose, but game 7 they will win! Win the Stanley Cup that is!:)
Guess we'll see..

[sunset seekers]

And tonight is game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals! I heard on the weekend that last September a computer program predicted the series with a high degree of accuracy and that tonight the Canucks will lose, but game 7 they will win! Win the Stanley Cup that is!:)
Guess we'll see..

GO CANUCKS GO!!!

I hope we win it tonight, last game was so stressful. Would like to see more even refereeing. :rolleyes:

[waf125]

And tonight is game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals! I heard on the weekend that last September a computer program predicted the series with a high degree of accuracy and that tonight the Canucks will lose, but game 7 they will win! Win the Stanley Cup that is!:)
Guess we'll see..

And tonight is game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals! I heard on the weekend that last September a computer program predicted the series with a high degree of accuracy and that tonight the Canucks will lose, but game 7 they will win! Win the Stanley Cup that is!:)
Guess we'll see..

GO CANUCKS GO!!!

I hope we win it tonight, last game was so stressful. Would like to see more even refereeing. :rolleyes:


Good luck!! :D

[HoopsandYoYo]

And tonight is game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals! I heard on the weekend that last September a computer program predicted the series with a high degree of accuracy and that tonight the Canucks will lose, but game 7 they will win! Win the Stanley Cup that is!:)
Guess we'll see..

GO CANUCKS GO!!!

I hope we win it tonight, last game was so stressful. Would like to see more even refereeing. :rolleyes:
Exactly! I can't take the stress so I have to leave the room. And yes I agree, let's have some unbiased linesmen on the job!!

[Ray&Sara]

Hi Steve. The guy was selling the talking dog cheap because he was a liar - hadn't been a spy or worked for the airport!

We live in a suburb just north of Seattle. We will probably fly out of Bellingham as it will be easier to get back to from Vancouver.
Ray&Sara

[waf125]

Aloha!

Here is the latest press release for the Radiance. It lists the restaurants and their prices:

http://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/mmnr/688/RADIANCE-OF-THE-SEAS-DELIVERS-THE-ROYAL-ADVANTAGE-TO-VACATIONERS-FOLLOWING-THE-MOST-EXTENSIVE-REVITALIZATION-TO-DATE

[Bella days]

Aloha!

Here is the latest press release for the Radiance. It lists the restaurants and their prices:

http://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/mmnr/688/RADIANCE-OF-THE-SEAS-DELIVERS-THE-ROYAL-ADVANTAGE-TO-VACATIONERS-FOLLOWING-THE-MOST-EXTENSIVE-REVITALIZATION-TO-DATE

Thanks, Martha....Sounds delicious!! Will definitely have to lose a lot of weight before April 19, 2012 to take advantage of ALL the delicious offerings. Going to have to really work for my prize.:rolleyes:

[STEVE-O]

Let me rephrase that....

Might any of the Nuts (or, if not, friend of a Nut) planning on taking a Celebrity cruise later this year?

I have a bunch of unused coupons (including all 6 " $5 Match Plays"...which I can't believe!!) that I'd be willing to pass along.

First Nut to respond can have the stash......

Steve-O

[STEVE-O]

Hi Steve. The guy was selling the talking dog cheap because he was a liar - hadn't been a spy or worked for the airport!

We live in a suburb just north of Seattle. We will probably fly out of Bellingham as it will be easier to get back to from Vancouver.
Ray&Sara

I don't think that was one of mine....There are a couple other jokers amongst the nuts....

My brother drives ambulance in Everett and used to do so in the Shoreline (do I have the right?) area of N Seattle. The VW and Subaru dealers just N of Seattle are amongst my customers.....GREAT FOLKS!!!......

[flames]

Good Evening Everyone;)

welcome to Ray & Sara, maybe we will be on the same plane as you, since we are plannning to fly out of Bellingham:cool:

Yes Brenda, Rose & Helga the Vancouver Canucks will win the Stanley Cup tomorrow night:eek:

I have not been on my computer all week as It has a virus so I use Bob's lap top to read what everyone is saying so you know when you don't hear from me I am still here but I will come on and post every so often as I am scared that I might give Bob's Computer the bug:eek:

My computer will be going to the Doctor soon but I am not sure when yet:mad:

Carol:)

[travelgoddess1]

Am I being cranky, or is a cover charge AND à la carte pricing just a bit much? I am referring to Rita's and Isumi's.

[chickalo]

Am I being cranky, or is a cover charge AND à la carte pricing just a bit much? I am referring to Rita's and Isumi's.


Karen I was a little surprised by that also...I don't think I have seen that before.

[Ray&Sara]

Forgive me Steve, I just had to post this one,, my sister sent it to me:

A guy is driving around the back woods of Montana and he sees a sign in front of a broken down shanty-style house: 'Talking Dog For Sale ' He rings the bell and the owner appears and tells him the dog is in the backyard.

The guy goes into the backyard and sees a nice looking Labrador retriever sitting there.

'You talk?' he asks.
'Yep,' the Lab replies.

After the guy recovers from the shock of hearing a dog talk, he says 'So, what's your story?'

The Lab looks up and says, 'Well, I discovered that I could talk when I was pretty young. I wanted to help the government, so I told the CIA. In no time at all they had me jetting from country to country, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders, because no one figured a dog would be eavesdropping.'
'I was one of their most valuable spies for eight years running. But the jetting around really tired me out, and I knew I wasn't getting any younger so I decided to settle down.. I signed up for a job at the airport to do some undercover security, wandering near suspicious characters and listening in. I uncovered some incredible dealings and was awarded a batch of medals.' 'I got married, had a mess of puppies, and now I'm just retired..'

The guy is amazed. He goes back in and asks the owner what he wants for the dog.

'Ten dollars,' the guy says.

'Ten dollars? This dog is amazing! Why on earth are you selling him so cheap?'
'Because he's a liar. He never did any of that stuff. (Actually I put in the word "stuff" it should have read s@#$:D)

This story reminds me of the town we live in:eek:






Found it - guess it was Chip and Dale that posted it. Your name was on it Steve so I guess I gave you credit!
Carol - Bellingham seems so convenient. Are you going over early?
So many changes to the Radiance. I don't get the cover charge and a la carte either. Seems a tad greedy We've never tried one of the specialty restaurants as we didn't want to encourage them, but I guess that ship has sailed (literally!)

[travelgoddess1]

We did the same thing, initially, but gradually began to pay the cover charge. But both? I am sure there is a reasonable explanation for it, at least I hope so.

[STEVE-O]

Found it - guess it was Chip and Dale that posted it. Your name was on it Steve so I guess I gave you credit!
Carol - Bellingham seems so convenient. Are you going over early?
So many changes to the Radiance. I don't get the cover charge and a la carte either. Seems a tad greedy We've never tried one of the specialty restaurants as we didn't want to encourage them, but I guess that ship has sailed (literally!)


If you liked the joke....I'd like to take credit for it..........LOL!

[inuviklibrarian]

Sorry, Ray & Sara but I think I will keep 7108 - changed to that cabin from one on the side at the aft. We have sailed the Radiance twice before and the Serenade once and like that class of ship. Maybe another one close by will come open - we are still a long way from final payment day.

I haven't posted for a while but have been keeping up with the posts. Great job list keepers, number posters and joke tellers.

We haven 't decided when we are going to Hawaii yet but will probably go at least 5 days early and are tossing around the idea of flying to the Big Island for a few days to explore the volcanoes and the observatory - then back to Honolulu for a day or two before we sail.

Watching hockey game but..... Go, Canuks, goooooooooooooooooooo!!!

[Spoarzy]

We've never tried one of the specialty restaurants as we didn't want to encourage them, but I guess that ship has sailed (literally!) Your missing out. Some of the best meals we have ever had have been in specialty restaurants on cruise ships!! Portofino's, Chop's, Giavani's Table, and Sabatini's are all amazing!!! We are so excited to try Samba Grille for the first time and go to Giavani's Table for a 2nd time. The cover charge is mostly for the gratuity for your servers. I will agree that charging both a cover and ala cart is a bit much!!! We will try Rita's for sure. If you are a foody like my wife and I you should try one as you will not be disappointed!!

[HoopsandYoYo]

There are some great prices to be had if you are flying with Air Canada out of Vancouver (YVR) and haven't booked your flights yet! :rolleyes:;)

[jcross2]

Hi everybody, we would like to join the roll call:

jcross2/Jan & Colin ...........San Antonio, TX
Deck 10 (1552) -- Late Dining
Arr. on Radiance

Just recently sailed Radiance on her repo from Tampa to San Diego, shortly before the drydock. What a lovely ship; I think it's our favorite RCL ship, actually.

Looking forward to seeing the changes!

Later,
Jan

[flames]

Hi everybody, we would like to join the roll call:

jcross2/Jan & Colin ...........San Antonio, TX
Deck 10 (1552) -- Late Dining
Arr. on Radiance

Just recently sailed Radiance on her repo from Tampa to San Diego, shortly before the drydock. What a lovely ship; I think it's our favorite RCL ship, actually.

Looking forward to seeing the changes!

Later,
Jan

Welcome Jan & Colin, Bob and I were booked to go on the Liberty with you in October but we changed it to this Hawaii Cruise instead:cool:

I met a few people that were on the Radiance when you stop in Victoria, sorry we did not meet then;)

Carol:)

[flames]

Sorry, Ray & Sara but I think I will keep 7108 - changed to that cabin from one on the side at the aft. We have sailed the Radiance twice before and the Serenade once and like that class of ship. Maybe another one close by will come open - we are still a long way from final payment day.

I haven't posted for a while but have been keeping up with the posts. Great job list keepers, number posters and joke tellers.

We haven 't decided when we are going to Hawaii yet but will probably go at least 5 days early and are tossing around the idea of flying to the Big Island for a few days to explore the volcanoes and the observatory - then back to Honolulu for a day or two before we sail.

Watching hockey game but..... Go, Canuks, goooooooooooooooooooo!!!

Hi Bev, I thought you might not be sailing with us anymore as you have not posted in a while, welcome back and do come back more often and post, I see you are still in Cabin 7108 and I hope to get to see your balcony;):cool:

I guess Conuks did not goooooooooo:(

Carol:)

[flames]

Carol - Bellingham seems so convenient. Are you going over early?


Hi Ray or is it Sara that does the posting? We plan on flying out on the 19th of April, when will you guys be leaving?:confused:

Carol:)

[cruise wizard]

Bev - 7108 has a great balcony - have stayed in 9092 which has the extended length - lots of room and usually has 2 lounger chairs. Never once heard noises from the elevators - and so convenient being mid-ship. We are in an aft on deck 10 for this leg.....lots of walking for us.....but with all of that "exercise" I can have an extra dessert!!!!

Carol - my condolences on the Stanley Cup......hope that you weren't near or effected by the street rioting. Sometimes fans get too "fanatical"!!!!

[emerald777]

Hello everyone - Haven't been around for a awhile, life and work has gone into overdrive here the last 6 months. But I hope to be able to go back and read and get caught up.

Hoopsandyoy mentioned the flights out of Vancouver. I've had a Kayak alert for the last 6 months and when that one come up Tuesday, I jumped! We are booked for Thursday, April 19th. Only 249.00 total for one way! We'll drive up to Vancouver the fast way from Vegas and take the Pacific Coast HYWY on the way back with some stops in Napa.

On our itinerary, it shows the 22nd as boarding date, but we don't leave Honolulu till the next day at 5:00. Am I reading that correctly?

[jcross2]

Welcome Jan & Colin, Bob and I were booked to go on the Liberty with you in October but we changed it to this Hawaii Cruise instead:cool:

I met a few people that were on the Radiance when you stop in Victoria, sorry we did not meet then;)

Carol:)

Hi Carol! Looking forward to meeting you and Bob. What a coincidence that you were booked on Liberty!

We actually didn't make it to Victoria on Radiance last time ... we got off in San Diego, and then it did the 5-day heading north. But we've been to Victoria several times, and to Nanaimo; just love Vancouver Island!

Emerald, thanks for the reminder about the Kayak alerts ... will go do that for our flights too. Glad you got a good fare to Hawaii!

Regards
Jan

[travelgoddess1]

Yes, we have an overnight onboard before leaving Honolulu.

Jan and Colin, please refresh my memory, did we meet on the Panama Canal cruise last month?

[waf125]

Hello everyone - Haven't been around for a awhile, life and work has gone into overdrive here the last 6 months. But I hope to be able to go back and read and get caught up.

Hoopsandyoy mentioned the flights out of Vancouver. I've had a Kayak alert for the last 6 months and when that one come up Tuesday, I jumped! We are booked for Thursday, April 19th. Only 249.00 total for one way! We'll drive up to Vancouver the fast way from Vegas and take the Pacific Coast HYWY on the way back with some stops in Napa.

On our itinerary, it shows the 22nd as boarding date, but we don't leave Honolulu till the next day at 5:00. Am I reading that correctly?

Actually, we board on the 22nd and sail at 11 pm on the 23rd!! :D

[travelgoddess1]

Jan, are you flying to Hawaii out of Vancouver? Is that to take advantage of a RT price? I'm a little confused, but interested in your strategy.

[HoopsandYoYo]

Hello everyone - Haven't been around for a awhile, life and work has gone into overdrive here the last 6 months. But I hope to be able to go back and read and get caught up.

Hoopsandyoy mentioned the flights out of Vancouver. I've had a Kayak alert for the last 6 months and when that one come up Tuesday, I jumped! We are booked for Thursday, April 19th. Only 249.00 total for one way! We'll drive up to Vancouver the fast way from Vegas and take the Pacific Coast HYWY on the way back with some stops in Napa.

On our itinerary, it shows the 22nd as boarding date, but we don't leave Honolulu till the next day at 5:00. Am I reading that correctly?
Currently Air Canada is offering flights to Honolulu for less than 1/2 of what the cost of flights were before yesterday. Maybe it is because of the current strike by Air Canada's customer service employees. There is also mention that other airlines will be bumping up prices because of the strike. Friends that are cruising with us booked their flights with A.C. yesterday and mentioned that seat choices also included the "preferred seats" with more leg room in coach or economy.

And to Jan: Yes the Radiance is in port overnight on the 22 and then sailing on the evening of the 23. From information gathered on other posts, you are free to come and go all night! This will be a first for us.

[waf125]

Hi Jan & Colin and welcome to the Nuts!! :D Radiance Class is our favorite ship, also! With the itinerary and overnights, this is a perfect cruise!! :D

Bev- glad to see you back posting! You got a great cabin and I know you will be enjoying it!

Karen- I have a question and since you are the "cruising queen" maybe you have the answer. Is there a special time you have to board by? Can you actually board on the 23rd, if necessary? Thanks! :)