It's Time for Another HAL Shipbuilding, by Crusinetta!!!

[IRL_Joanie]

Getting us all prepared her for another Crusinetta Ship Building Voyage:)

Crusinetta boards the Ryndam this Sunday, 10 October 2010 and already has assigned her obedient and yet loving helpers (otherwise known to us here at Cruise Critic as "the WayTooFineDamers) what they will be needing in the way of supplies to build the next DAM ship: The WayTooDamFine.

So Bookmark/Subscribe to this thread and I will be posting the photos as they come in.

Any questions or comments ask away and Cruisenetta will answer, in between building spurts that is:D

Joanie

[Jackiealu]

I am a newbie to HAL, will be taking my first HAL cruise on October 30th. What is this shipbuilding that you are referring to. I have seen it talked about before on these boards, and I am curious if this is something on every cruise and what does it mean?

[IRL_Joanie]

I am a newbie to HAL, will be taking my first HAL cruise on October 30th. What is this shipbuilding that you are referring to. I have seen it talked about before on these boards, and I am curious if this is something on every cruise and what does it mean?

I will give you what little I know of it.

On board HAL they sometimes have Ship Building contests. Everything must be found on board the ship you are cruising on.

The ship builders (cruisers) must build the ship and then it has to stay afloat for a specific amount of time, I think in the Lido Aft Pool Hot Tub.

Crusinetta is a real expert at these. And her builds are a lot of fun to watch come to life.

She takes photos of each step and either Spinner or I post the photos and keeps everyone up to date. This build Spinner is also on a cruise so I get to do it:D I am so excited!!!

I am sure Crusinetta or Spinner, or someone else, who has better knowledge than I, will be along shortly and correct any errors/misinformation I might have given (I hope no errors, but with me ya never knows:D)

Joanie

[IRL_Joanie]

The correct name of Cruisinetta's new Ship is "The WayTooFineDam"

Sorry, I was so excited I misnamed it:eek: And it took me longer than the allowed 15 minutes to figure that out...So I could not edit the original post:o

Joanie

[Jackiealu]

Joanie,
Thanks for the info. I think I understand, now that you have explained it. Is there anyway to know if my cruise will be having a ship building contest?
Thanks again.

[IRL_Joanie]

Joanie,
Thanks for the info. I think I understand, now that you have explained it. Is there anyway to know if my cruise will be having a ship building contest?
Thanks again.

I asked Cruisinetta and her reply is: "I always have the person in charge of the Meet & Greet request it. They always have it if it is requested."

Joanie

[Essiesmom]

I think they call it the 'Whatever floats your boat' contest, and the finished vessel must not only float, but do so holding at least a six pack of coke, preferably a 12 pack. On Oosterdam, sea trials may have been held in a hot tub, but the finals were in the main pool. Carolyn

[IRL_Joanie]

First Official Photos of the Waytoofinedam with comments from Cruisenetta
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I have a fabulous team. They have been gathering all the materials and I have been building. Should have the sides up tomorrow.
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Next Photo is a close up of the details beginning to really take shape. Note the Juice Boxes being used
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Here is what the kitchen gives me when I ask for plastic wrap. LOL really big.
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I've created a web page where you can see them all staged in their development. It is here: http://abqreunion2008.com/Cruisinetta/WayTooFineDam/Cruisinetta_WayTooFineDam.html

More as they come in.

Joanie

[IRL_Joanie]

The WayToFineDam by Cruisinetta is on the Build!!

First Photos: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1288836

Joanie

[boccismom]

Joanie,
Could you request a pic of Cruisinetta herself? I'm sailing with her in April and would love to know who she is before we go.

[IRL_Joanie]

Joanie,
Could you request a pic of Cruisinetta herself? I'm sailing with her in April and would love to know who she is before we go.

I just emailed he and requested a photo for you:)

Joanie

[FlyingScotSailors]

Joanie,
Could you request a pic of Cruisinetta herself? I'm sailing with her in April and would love to know who she is before we go. Phoeb
My Mother's name was Phoebe, so how could I refuse this request?

Peter


Crusinetta's prize winning Snoredam:

[IRL_Joanie]

Host Walt,

Thank you so much for combining the 2 threads so quickly after my request!! You are the greatest!!

Joanie

[caltnl]

We were on the 7-26 sailing of the Amsterdam to Alaska.

I just happened on the ship float out. Was very disappointed that had not seen anything about it in the Daily News.

Would have liked to have seen the whole show. Only saw one ship.

It would be nice if HAL was to publicize a little better.

[boccismom]

Thank you so much, Joanie and Peter. Love the pic. Now I'll be able to recognize her in April.:D

[IRL_Joanie]

Thank you so much, Joanie and Peter. Love the pic. Now I'll be able to recognize her in April.:D

I emailed her last night your request, before Peter posted her photo, and she replied this morning that she would send one along with the WayTooFineDam at Sea Trials:)

Joanie

[funlovin'cruiser]

She must also be enjoying the new itinerary! My friends are on board the Ryndam right now and are unexpectedly in Nassau, Bahamas after their stop yesterday in Key West due to a hurricane. They are continuing on to Half Moon Cay and Turks and Caicos instead of the Western Caribbean ports. Sounds like a good impromptu cruise! I will e-mail them and let them know to be on the lookout for the WayToFineDam!

[bepsf]

Wow - She really is quite talented, isn't she?

I'd want her aboard the next time a ship loses power at sea - I have the feeling she'd know how to McGuyver the thing into shape!

[IRL_Joanie]

October 12, 2010
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"Here she is today"
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A close up of the details of Promenade Deck.and ship windows and railings on Verandah/Balconys above it.
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Ah, the Sea View Pool is in place.
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Joanie

[IRL_Joanie]

She must also be enjoying the new itinerary! My friends are on board the Ryndam right now and are unexpectedly in Nassau, Bahamas after their stop yesterday in Key West due to a hurricane. They are continuing on to Half Moon Cay and Turks and Caicos instead of the Western Caribbean ports. Sounds like a good impromptu cruise! I will e-mail them and let them know to be on the lookout for the WayToFineDam!

Lynn has not mentioned anything but the WayTooFineDam. Hope she is not so caught up in building the ship that she forgets to go on excursions and/or have fun!!:D

I think your friends can find out when the Sea Tests/Trials are by asking the Cruise Director... I'll ask Cruisinetta in a moment.

Joanie

[IRL_Joanie]

Wow - She really is quite talented, isn't she?

I'd want her aboard the next time a ship loses power at sea - I have the feeling she'd know how to McGuyver the thing into shape!

LOL, you are so right!! She is one talented lady!! And I'm with you!! I want her aboard any ship I am on!!

Joanie

[kakalina]

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[Jade13]

She must also be enjoying the new itinerary! My friends are on board the Ryndam right now and are unexpectedly in Nassau, Bahamas after their stop yesterday in Key West due to a hurricane. They are continuing on to Half Moon Cay and Turks and Caicos instead of the Western Caribbean ports. Sounds like a good impromptu cruise!

Wow, that is a major change. My aunt is on her first cruise and on that ship. They were suppose to go to Belize tomorrow, and also Honduras and Mexico.

[pokeyjones]

Sounds like Paula is having her way! Lynn may be ahead of schedule if they had to have an extra sea day. She's been to those ports of call many times before, so, she may just know where to head to for supplies you can get in port.

Pokey
Shipbuilding crew of the "PanCanDam" 12/08

[IRL_Joanie]

Sounds like Paula is having her way! Lynn may be ahead of schedule if they had to have an extra sea day. She's been to those ports of call many times before, so, she may just know where to head to for supplies you can get in port.

Pokey
Shipbuilding crew of the "PanCanDam" 12/08

Am I imagining it or is the PanCanDam smaller than what she normally builds??

Joanie

[pokeyjones]

Lynn has not mentioned anything but the WayTooFineDam. Hope she is not so caught up in building the ship that she forgets to go on excursions and/or have fun!!:D

I think your friends can find out when the Sea Tests/Trials are by asking the Cruise Director... I'll ask Cruisinetta in a moment.

Joanie

LOL, I just typed in sea trials, and the WooHooDam came up after it :D Since building with Cruisinetta, I have been following all of her ship building adventures.

Usually those Sea Trials are held on the last sea day, after 1:00 pm and usually before 3:00 p.m

Lynn has built smaller ships, but it took 3 of us to take her to sea trials, selling inaugural tickets along the way!

[Cruisinetta]

Sea trials are Saturday and NO we are NOT enjoying the new itenerary. Lot's of very angry folks onboard.

[funlovin'cruiser]

Sea trials are Saturday and NO we are NOT enjoying the new itenerary. Lot's of very angry folks onboard.

What/who is there to be angry at? It's not like anyone can control the weather. I guess that people can be angry at themselves for picking a cruise in Hurricane season...but maybe that's why they are cheaper ;) Who knows. Oh well. At least you aren't all sea sick and tossing about in Paula.

[Jade13]

Sea trials are Saturday and NO we are NOT enjoying the new itenerary. Lot's of very angry folks onboard.

Hi there. That is a huge change from "exotic" Western Caribbean to mostly Bahamas. At least they are taking you somewhere. We missed 3 ports (of 5) on Maasdam Montreal to Boston in August/September and just headed straight to Boston.

What hurricane? Angry or disappointed?

[IRL_Joanie]

October 13, 2010
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The WayTooFineDam is really taking shape on this the 3rd day of the new build:) Sea trials are Saturday, 16 October 2010. I am told that they are usually held between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

Note how Huge she is by comparing her height and length with the sofa and coffee table.
Keep in mind that ALL ship building materials MUST be found on the Real Ship and cannot be brought aboard.
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The Posts for the railings around the Lida Seaview Pool Deck Area are in place, as are the posts for the Aft Staterooms on Deck 9 Verandah Deck.
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Joanie

[Jade13]

Joanie, can you ask Cruisinetta to send/post a pic of her Suite? I know she was excited by the upgrade. Thanks!

[IRL_Joanie]

Joanie, can you ask Cruisinetta to send/post a pic of her Suite? I know she was excited by the upgrade. Thanks!

Jade13, I just sent her an email with your request, adding that I'd also be interested in them:)

Joanie

[Ontario Cruiser]

We are on the Nov 13th cruise (Noordam) with Crusinetta. Can hardly wait to meet her. One month today
Ontario Cruiser

[Overtime4me2]

She is so talented! I've always enjoyed seeing the pics of the ships that people have built.

Thanks for posting this....it's fun to watch! :)

[IRL_Joanie]

Joanie, can you ask Cruisinetta to send/post a pic of her Suite? I know she was excited by the upgrade. Thanks!


Jade13, Just got the following from Cruisinetta in response to your request for suite photos: "Joanie we are having a lot of trouble with the internet. I will get a pic to you asap. It is just too slow right now. Tell Jade I will send that pic asap."

Joanie

[tamsocal]

Love this thread. I want to be on a cruise with her one day & see the sea trials live! I barely had time to sleep & get everything in on board that I wanted to do--she's amazing!
Lots of fun, can't wait to see more pics!!!

[Jade13]

Jade13, Just got the following from Cruisinetta in response to your request for suite photos: "Joanie we are having a lot of trouble with the internet. I will get a pic to you asap. It is just too slow right now. Tell Jade I will send that pic asap."

Joanie



Thanks!

[IRL_Joanie]

This is going to be in 3 posts this morning as there are lots of details, and a photo of Cruisinetta's Stateroom by special request:)

Joanie

October 14, 2010

WayTooFineDam "after this morning's construction."
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Lifeboats are in place.
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All the details Cruisinetta puts into these builds. Amazing!
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[IRL_Joanie]

Lido Mid Ship Pool taking shape.
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Aft of the ship.
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Top decks of the ship is really taking shape nicely.
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[IRL_Joanie]

Some of the supplies and tools used to build one of Cruisinetta's beautiful "Dam" Ships.
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A photo of Cruisinetta's Stateroom, by special request:) I believe this was from before the ship building began:)
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Joanie

[Cruising-along]

I think you're right Joannie, the stateroom pic looks the same as the one she posted on Facebook the day she boarded.

[IRL_Joanie]

I think you're right Joannie, the stateroom pic looks the same as the one she posted on Facebook the day she boarded.

I did not realize she has a Facebook page..:o I hate Facebook and do not use it very often at all.... I think it can be pretty intrusive if a person is not careful (read: daughter let the blasted thing access her email address book:() Now I constantly get spam....

Joanie

[Jade13]

Nice Suite! Thanks for the pic.

[IRL_Joanie]

October 15, 2010
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The WayTooFineDam's Aft is taking shape in a big way:)

Cruisinetta added this comment about yesterdays photos: "Guess what the bottom of the tenders are made of..??"
I am not gonna tell ya'll right now *Grin* I am gonna let you guess what the bottom of the tenders are made from.
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Lido Sea View Deck chairs in place as are the Life Rings on either side of the deck and the railings around the Aft Pool area.
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Close up of the Aft Sea View (Lido Pool Area) I just Love the Sun!!
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Tomorrow, Saturday, 16 October 2010 is Sea Trials day!!

Joanie

[Jade13]

Will the The WayTooFineDam be donated to the Ryndam?

How long did it take to build this ship? Thanks!

[IRL_Joanie]

Will the The WayTooFineDam be donated to the Ryndam?

How long did it take to build this ship? Thanks!

I will ask Jade. I think they started building her the day they boarded, last Saturday.

Joanie

[lorekauf]

I will ask Jade. I think they started building her the day they boarded, last Saturday.

Joanie
Actually they boarded on Sunday. I wouldn't know normally but I'm up next on the Ryndam:D.

[serendipity1499]

Oh my goodness that is absolutly beautiful!:D:D:D

OK I'll guess...Are the bottoms of the life boats made of cotton which has been soaked in something like paste to retain the shape?

Can't wait to be on board the Noordam with Cruisinetta on Nov. 13..She'll have 10 days to complete our ship..Only 28 days & 10 hours before we leave for Ft. Lauderdale..

Cheers... :)Betty

[DedicatedDad]

My guess of what the tenders are made from:

Soap bars (that have been carved)?

[IRL_Joanie]

Oh my goodness that is absolutly beautiful!:D:D:D

OK I'll guess...Are the bottoms of the life boats made of cotton which has been soaked in something like paste to retain the shape?

Can't wait to be on board the Noordam with Cruisinetta on Nov. 13..She'll have 10 days to complete our ship..Only 28 days & 10 hours before we leave for Ft. Lauderdale..

Cheers... :)Betty

Nope Betty, not cotton.

Nope DedicatedDad, not soap either. Good Guesses though :D

And my apologies for saying Saturday,,, Duh, it was, I believe started on Sunday, since that was their sail away day:o Thanks lorekauf for the correction!!

Joanie

[Jade13]

I can't believe the detail. The ship is fabulous. Can Cruisinetta take a close up of the life saver and lounge chairs?

And what is the green thing? :D

[pokeyjones]

October 15, 2010
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The WayTooFineDam's Aft is taking shape in a big way:)

Cruisinetta added this comment about yesterdays photos: [FONT=Arial Black]"Guess what the bottom of the tenders are made of..??"
I am not gonna tell ya'll right now *Grin* I am gonna let you guess what the bottom of the tenders are made from.
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Should I spoil it for everyone, if it is her usual tender bottoms???

Pokey

LApScTI POssON (unscramble)

[IRL_Joanie]

Should I spoil it for everyone, if it is her usual tender bottoms???

Pokey

LApScTI POssON (unscramble)

LOL, No Please:) I think she wants to tell everyone:) I know what they are 'cuz she told me, otherwise I'd never have guessed:D

Joanie

[IRL_Joanie]

The WayTooFineDam is finished and awaiting Sea Trails today at 11:30 a.m. The photos will be in 3-4 posts as there are quite a number of photos.

Joanie

Post 1:

October 16, 2010
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The WayTooFineDam is finished and awaiting Sea Trials today!! Cruisinetta says: "Here's the finished product. Sea trials 11:30 today"
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A closer look at the 'fore' front of the upper decks to show the details that Cruisinetta puts into her building.
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[IRL_Joanie]

Post 2:

Joanie

Look at those flags!!
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The Lido Mid Ship Pool's cover (Magradome) and the Lido Mid Ship Pool one deck below!!
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The Smoke Stack and the netting over the Basketball Court. WOW!!
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[IRL_Joanie]

Post 3 (final Post for today's ship photos):

Joanie

The top deck.
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The Promenade Deck and Lifeboats. Still guessing on what the life boats are made of??
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Nope, Cruisinetta was not eating those carrots as a snack while building the WayTooFineDam, they are part of the ship:)
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Sea trials 11:30 today, 16 October 2010.

In answer to a few questions asked, Cruisinetta replied with the following answers:
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Question: Will the The WayTooFineDam be donated to the Ryndam?

Answer: "Sometimes they keep them and that's fine with me."
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Question: How long did it take to build this ship? Thanks!

Answer: "It took around 8 hours to build."
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Question: Can Cruisinetta take a close up of the life saver and lounge chairs?

Answer: "I will send more pics when I get home the internet is just too slow."

Question: And what is the green thing?

Answer: "The green thing is a funny I bought at Pirhana Joes LOL."

OK folks, that is it for today's photos. More to come when Cruiseinetta returns home!!

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Joanie

[Cruising-along]

hehe, she gave a huge hint in one of the pics, but I'll keep quiet too. I know she wants to tell everyone herself. ;):D
oops, I must have been typing when you were posting more pics Joannie!

[IRL_Joanie]

hehe, she gave a huge hint in one of the pics, but I'll keep quiet too. I know she wants to tell everyone herself. ;):D
oops, I must have been typing when you were posting more pics Joannie!

LOL all posted now and yes she did:):D She also did in today's photos:D

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Joanie

[fann1sh]

I love her work, her inventiveness, and her scrounging talent.

I know she relies on her team for much of the scavenging - but also that she sends them out with a "shopping list".

It amazes me she can waterproof ship's shops paper bags so thoroughly with plastic wrap.

Best of luck on the sea trials!

[Cruising-along]

LOL all posted now and yes she did:):D She also did in today's photos:D

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Joanie

You could still have people guess what she uses for the bottoms of the lifeboats.....I don't think she's given that away, unless I missed it... :D

[IRL_Joanie]

You could still have people guess what she uses for the bottoms of the lifeboats.....I don't think she's given that away, unless I missed it... :D

No, you did not miss it:D Still taking guesses:)

Patricia, I am also so amazed at what she can build out of the things found on board the ship. And not some little newspaper fold up, like I'd make, but an actual replica of the ship she is on.... WOW!!!

http://joanjett2000.topcities.com/HAL/Special/Laura-Kerr-Memorial-Candle-small.gif (http://joanjett2000.topcities.com/HAL/Special/Laura-Kerr-Memorial-Candle-small.gif)

Joanie

[serendipity1499]

I can't believe the detail. The ship is fabulous. Can Cruisinetta take a close up of the life saver and lounge chairs?

And what is the green thing? :D

The sun!

Should I spoil it for everyone, if it is her usual tender bottoms???

Pokey

LApScTI POssON (unscramble)

Think I've guessed it with your clue & sent Joanie an e-mail, with my answer..

Joanie, Did I get it right?

Betty

Could not get Laura's Candle Picture in again..

[IRL_Joanie]

The sun!



Think I've guessed it with your clue & sent Joanie an e-mail, with my answer..

Joanie, Did I get it right?

Betty

Could not get Laura's Candle Picture in again..


Betty, Partially right on the answer. Carrots are the top of the lifeboats (can see that plainly in today's photos) But the bottom is incorrect:D Believe me, if she had not told me, I never would have guessed!!

OK as to using the Memory candle for Laura.

Make sure you have a Post box open (like I have right now to reply to you.)

Open a new Browser Window or Tab: Go to my page here: http://joanjett2000.topcities.com/HAL/Special/Laura-Kerr.html

Decide which of the graphocs to use. I chose the smaller one. Position your mouse to the right of the graphic and drag it to the left. The graphic will change coloring. NOW go to the top of your Browser and click on Edit, Then click on Copy.

Come back to your post and follow these steps.

Type in whatever message you want in the post and then go to the top of the browser once more and click on Edit and then on Paste.

The Memory Candle should be there

Hope this works for you Betty. If not let me know.

http://joanjett2000.topcities.com/HAL/Special/Laura-Kerr-Memorial-Candle-small.gif (http://joanjett2000.topcities.com/HAL/Special/Laura-Kerr-Memorial-Candle-small.gif)

Joanie

[IRL_Joanie]

hehe, she gave a huge hint in one of the pics, but I'll keep quiet too. I know she wants to tell everyone herself. ;):D
oops, I must have been typing when you were posting more pics Joannie!

Just realized what the scrambled letters spelled... WRONG:) Not Plastic Spoons:D

Keep the guesses coming Ya'll this is fun:D

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Joanie

[serendipity1499]

Sent you another e-mail guess Joanie..

I'm running out of things that it could be..I truly thought the soap was a great idea..

Betty

[serendipity1499]

http://joanjett2000.topcities.com/HAL/Special/Laura-Kerr-Memorial-Candle-small.gif

I think I have it now...It's not as complicated as I thought..

Thanks for you help..I'm really not that good at computers..

[Cruising-along]

Just realized what the scrambled letters spelled... WRONG:) Not Plastic Spoons:D

Keep the guesses coming Ya'll this is fun:D

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Joanie

I missed the scrambled letters too (it was Pokeyjones who posted that)....hmm, then she didn't use the usual plastic spoons this time.....wonder what she used. :confused:

[OVgirl]

Are they made from hard boiled eggs?

[Jade13]

Are plastic dental floss cases used for the bottom of the tenders?

[Cruisinetta]

WINNER!!!!!! 4 ships. Pics of others tomorrow

[maxout]

WINNER!!!!!! 4 ships. Pics of others tomorrow

Excellent!! :D

[serendipity1499]

OK since you are all guessing on-line I wonder if the bottom's are raw potatoes since it's Carrots on top..;)

Congratulations Cruisinetta!

You Did a beautiful job..

Looking forward to your working on the new one when we board 27 days from today....

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Betty

[Cruising-along]

Congratulations (again) Lynn! :D

[OVgirl]

Fantastic Ship! Congratulations!

[CaliforniaAC]

Congrats to Lynn and thanks to Joan on the play-by-play!

We were with you two on the "Voyage of the HALraisers". Lynn's entry was a fine one then too:).

Just back from visiting friends in DC. Now making plans for the next cruise:D.

Thinking about March/April.

Amaris

[IRL_Joanie]

WTG CRUISINETTA!!!!

AND TO ALL WAYTOOFINEDAMERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good! Good news to come home from lunch out with my better half!!

OK, word to all our Guessers on what the bottom of the life boats is.... The Bottoms of the Lifeboats are not edible:D Hehehehe, keep on guessing:D

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Joanie

[fann1sh]

WINNER!!!!!! 4 ships. Pics of others tomorrow

tee hee...bet the others were blown away.

[serendipity1499]

WTG
OK, word to all our Guessers on what the bottom of the life boats is.... The Bottoms of the Lifeboats are not edible:D Hehehehe, keep on guessing:D

Joanie

OK not cotton, not plastic spoons, not eggs, not potatoes, not dental floss containers...

Could it be either toilet tissue or toilet tissue carboard rolls, wrapped in TT, cut in pieces, wet & bent into shape..?



Betty

[serendipity1499]

Instead of logging our bills & reconciling our check book, & checking our charges , I still sitting here & checking out this board & Cruisinetta's ship...I've got to leave here & get some work done! ;) Please Joanie, the suspense is killing me!;)

Another guess, if not TTissue or Rolls of TTissue how about bandages from the Medical Office, or old Baggage Tags..

I'm running out of Guesses!:D

http://joanjett2000.topcities.com/HAL/Special/Laura-Kerr-Memorial-Candle-small.gif

Betty

[Jade13]

WINNER!!!!!! 4 ships. Pics of others tomorrow

Cruisinetta, Congratulations!!!!

[pokeyjones]

Cruisinetta! Another fine job! Congrats!


could it be salt shakers?

[IRL_Joanie]

Cruisinetta! Another fine job! Congrats!


could it be salt shakers?

LOL, I apologize to all, but I really am having a ball with all of the guesses being made:D

I knew when I was asked to do this Honor, and yes, to me it is a great honor, that it would be a lot of fun. But with Lynn throwing the Question for me to ask ya'll, it has turned into so much ore fun and more:D

I will say that there has been one correct answer given. But I will let Cruisinetta tell you who that winner is and what the correct answer was:D

You can keep guessing if you want to... Still fun I think:D

Just keep in mind one of my last clues was that the bottom of the lifeboat/tenders is not edible:) So no, salt shakers is not the correct answer.

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Joanie

[Overtime4me2]

I know most of you know each other, and I'm more of a newer person, but I'm sure enjoying this.....and amazed at how talented Cruisinetta is at building these ships!

I keep checking my computer almost every time I'm able to, to see what has been added to this link. :D

Here's my guess..... I'll go along with another poster on the cotton balls or gauze shaped with glue or something to form the bottom of the tenders. I've been enlarging the pics to try and see.....it even looks like they've been carved, but you already said no on the soap bars.

This has been fun.....thanks so much for posting for her!! :)

[IRL_Joanie]

I know most of you know each other, and I'm more of a newer person, but I'm sure enjoying this.....and amazed at how talented Cruisinetta is at building these ships!

I keep checking my computer almost every time I'm able to, to see what has been added to this link. :D

Here's my guess..... I'll go along with another poster on the cotton balls or gauze shaped with glue or something to form the bottom of the tenders. I've been enlarging the pics to try and see.....it even looks like they've been carved, but you already said no on the soap bars.

This has been fun.....thanks so much for posting for her!! :)


Hehehe another good guess, but not the right oneOvertime4me2:D

Believe me, I am also having so much fun with this thread. Cruisinetta is definitely a talented lady!!

One thing that you may not have realized, since you are fairly new, as you put it, is that the ship is almost an exact replica of the ship she is on at the time of her builds. This ship is modeled after the Ryndam.

Welcome to the fun!!!

I cannot wait to see the other 3 ships that lost to her.

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Joanie

[Overtime4me2]

Hehehe another good guess, but not the right oneOvertime4me2:D

Believe me, I am also having so much fun with this thread. Cruisinetta is definitely a talented lady!!

One thing that you may not have realized, since you are fairly new, as you put it, is that the ship is almost an exact replica of the ship she is on at the time of her builds. This ship is modeled after the Ryndam.

Welcome to the fun!!!

I cannot wait to see the other 3 ships that lost to her.


LOL!! :D Are the tenders the white thing that is on the red Hillshire Farms lunchmeat container lid in several of the pics? I've been studying that, but can't figure it out. Maybe some sort of paper mache? You really have my curiosity up on this.

Yes, I did note that this was taken after the Ryndam....my latest ship on HAL (actually I've only been on HAL....why break a good thing!). I'm hoping to do another cruise next summer.....just watching for the fares!

By the way THANKS for all the work you do on your HAL pages with the deck plans/pics of cabins/etc. That is ALOT of work, and it has been very helpful.

:)

[IRL_Joanie]

LOL!! :D Are the tenders the white thing that is on the red Hillshire Farms lunchmeat container lid in several of the pics? I've been studying that, but can't figure it out. Maybe some sort of paper mache? You really have my curiosity up on this.

Yes, I did note that this was taken after the Ryndam....my latest ship on HAL (actually I've only been on HAL....why break a good thing!). I'm hoping to do another cruise next summer.....just watching for the fares!

By the way THANKS for all the work you do on your HAL pages with the deck plans/pics of cabins/etc. That is ALOT of work, and it has been very helpful.

:)


The Promenade Deck and Lifeboats. Still guessing on what the life boats are made of??
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They are the little boats hanging above the promenade deck, yes. I believe they have carrots for tops.... You are close, I will tell you that much:D

Sorry for any missed typos, meds kicking in.

Thank you, I enjoy doing the web pages!! Keeps me occupied and being helpful at the same time:)

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Joanie

[Overtime4me2]

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They are the little boats hanging above the promenade deck, yes. I believe they have carrots for tops.... You are close, I will tell you that much:D


Sorry, I wasn't very clear.....in the pic of the supplies on the table, there's a white oblong piece sitting on a red lid (looks like a gladware/Hillshire Farms lunchmeat container lid). In the link for the pics(http://abqreunion2008.com/Cruisinetta/WayTooFineDam/Cruisinetta_WayTooFineDam.html): It's on the Oct 14th day: 1st, 2nd & 8th pics. I was just wondering if the white oblong piece is what she used for the tenders?

Not that I can tell what it is though!! :D

OK...enough for tonight :)

[JWJs]

Congrats Cruisinetta! Great job and what fun!!! Beautiful ship.

PS and FYI: I have cancelled the 12/13 Noordam for the time being...so not missing you quite as much.:)

[Spinner2]

Hey Lynn, I'm home now and can look at the great photos that Joanie has posted. A wonderful job! Sounds like a cruise of surprises, what with itinerary changes and some new materials in your shipbuilding arsenal!

Joanie, great job with the pictures! And keeping the thread hopping as you clearly have been doing.

[Cruisinetta]

Ok I am home now. I am amazed at all the good ideas you have for the bottom of the lifeboats. Some are quite amusing and some excellent ideas. I could not use the spoons this time because this ship required huge lifeboats. The ship itself was 6 feet long. I could not have made it this big if I was in any other cabin. Thanks HAL!! :) As for the Bahama cruise, many very angry people. We did understand that we could not go where a hurricane was but just thought they could have come up with better alernatives. Most would have prefered to stay out to sea the day of Nassau. I had a great day in Grand Turk. It's just gorgeous. Anyway, back to the ship. I think I read that someone guessed toilet paper. YOU ARE CORRECT. It took three days for those darned things to dry. Then had to find a good way to cut them. And yes that is one of them on the Hillshire Farm box. LOL. Very observent of you! ;) I am a little pooped right now, so I will catch up with you later. Niters!

[Cruising-along]

Ok I am home now. I am amazed at all the good ideas you have for the bottom of the lifeboats. Some are quite amusing and some excellent ideas. I could not use the spoons this time because this ship required huge lifeboats. The ship itself was 6 feet long. I could not have made it this big if I was in any other cabin. Thanks HAL!! :) As for the Bahama cruise, many very angry people. We did understand that we could not go where a hurricane was but just thought they could have come up with better alernatives. Most would have prefered to stay out to sea the day of Nassau. I had a great day in Grand Turk. It's just gorgeous. Anyway, back to the ship. I think I read that someone guessed toilet paper. YOU ARE CORRECT. It took three days for those darned things to dry. Then had to find a good way to cut them. And yes that is one of them on the Hillshire Farm box. LOL. Very observent of you! ;) I am a little pooped right now, so I will catch up with you later. Niters!

Welcome home Lynn, and thanks for explaining what you used this time for the bottom of the tenders -- some of us were on the edge of our seats! :D:p And congrats again!

[IRL_Joanie]

Welcome home Lynn, and thanks for explaining what you used this time for the bottom of the tenders -- some of us were on the edge of our seats! :D:p And congrats again!

I am so glad that everyone had such a good time with the WayTooFineDam's progress and Guessing the bottom of the Tenders game:)

Our winner was..... after all the lack of housework, lack of bill consolidation, lack of sleep and just plain fun frustration *I HOPE*....

Our Winner is SERENDIPITY1499!!!

WTG Betty!!!

Thank you all for the fun!! And hubby says to tell you Lynn and all who participated, that he has not seen me on the floor holding my sides in pain, laughing so hard in nearly 35 years!! He even took a photo of me on the floor:rolleyes: Me thinks he will hold that over me for years to come:eek:

Seriously though, you guys are great!!!

Lynn, go get some sleep my friend!! You deserve it!!

Joanie

[Cruisinetta]

Joanie, I'll be sending pics of the other ships tomorrow. Can ya wait? :D There were some very nice ships.

[serendipity1499]

Lynn..Welcome Home & Congratulations! Did you leave your beautiful art work on board, or did you bring it home with you?

Can't wait 'till you start on our ship when we board in Nov. .If you want us to bring any supplies with us send me an e-mail..We're renting a van to drive to Ft. Lauderdale with Prime time 99...Looking forward to watching your ship building of the Noordam..Perhaps, Hal will see fit to upgrade you again, as you will need more space for the Noordam..

Thanks Joanie, Unfortunately, I spent all day wracking my brain on those tenders..So the only thing I accomplished yesterday was opening the mail, logging in our 25 different prescriptions, which were mailed to us...However, I really had fun with the guessing game...

Now, still have to log in all the bills which were deducted this month from our Checking Account, & definatly should balance the check book & double-check all our credit card statements...

Cheers....Betty

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Welcome Home Lynn :) Another Dam Fine Ship ;)

[Overtime4me2]

Welcome back! I've sure enjoyed watching your ship come alive and guessing at what those tenders were! :D

Hope to watch on your next ship-building cruise. Joanie did a wonderful job with the postings!!

Thank you both! :)

[IRL_Joanie]

Joanie, I'll be sending pics of the other ships tomorrow. Can ya wait? :D There were some very nice ships.

I am ready when you are Lynn:D

Joanie

[IRL_Joanie]

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Joanie

AND THE WINNER IS: WayTooFineDam of course!!!!
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Waytoofinedam being guarded by DJ Brett
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Waytoofinedam doing her thing in the spa.
Joanie's Note: Look at all those FANS the clapping and arms raised in salute!!
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[IRL_Joanie]

I messed this post up... So deleted to post anew...

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[IRL_Joanie]

Now for the Competition's Ships:
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Cute little Fishermen:)
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Pirate ship with Pirate crewperson??
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Uh... Your guess is as good as mine.... LOL
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http://www.abqreunion2008.com/Cruisinetta/WayTooFineDam/med-18-Oct-2010-***D-3.jpg (http://www.abqreunion2008.com/Cruisinetta/WayTooFineDam/18-Oct-2010-***D-3.jpg)

OK folks, that is it for the build of the WayTooFineDam.

Stay tuned though as Spinner2 takes the reins once more for the next Cruisinetta Special next month!!

Marney and Cruisinetta, my thanks for honoring me with the chance to do this with you!! It was a HAL of a DAM Blast and I loved every second of it!!

WTG CRUISINETTA!!!

Joanie

[Cruisinetta]

Aw shucks Joanie, you were great. Thanks so much for filling in for Spinner2. Not sure we will be posting the next two ships. :eek: Next up is the Woohoodam, then the Tidyzuidydam.

[Spinner2]

I'm ready to post the photos of the next two and I'm sure Joanie will help me!

Joanie's going to do Sheepledam! It's her turn and Sheepledam is special to Joanie.

[Cruisinetta]

OK Marney, I guess it's you and me again for the Woohoodam and the Tidyzuidydam. LOL. I am amazed at how many hits we got for this ship. Thanks all for the kind words and the guessing game was a hoot. I will put something new on the next ship and we will have the guessing game again. Till November 13th, Netta, OUT

[pokeyjones]

That was one BIG DAMSHIP!

Congrats again on another Fine Win!

[Overtime4me2]

Check-out your WayTooFineDam:

http://www.hollandamericablog.com/2010/10/19/waytoofinedam-on-the-ryndam/

:)

[IRL_Joanie]

Check-out your WayTooFineDam:

http://www.hollandamericablog.com/2010/10/19/waytoofinedam-on-the-ryndam/

:)

Thanks Sue for posting the link!!! That is AWESOME to see!!

Joanie