Welcome to your NEW home !

[dachshunddoglover]

Freddie - I'd like to know about the vest also.

Happy Valentines to all!

E-Beth

[INeedAShot]

Lulu is fine. It's just that during the colder, dry times she suffers from some severe itching so she had to go to the Vet to get a cortisone shot and some anti-biotics for a skin infection that pops up from time-to-time. I'm sure she'll be better soon! I hate so much to put her in the "Cone of Shame" but you have to do something to keep her from chewing herself raw. At least it's the "Comfy Cone" which is much nicer than those hard plastic E-Collars. This is the kind I'm talking about:

http://allfourpaws.com/images/comfy_cone.jpg

Freddie...its not good when your wiener itches....good luck getting it straightened out! Have a great Birthday!!!

[INeedAShot]

A blonde bought two horses, and could never remember which was which. A neighbor suggested that she cut the tail of one horse and that worked great until the other horse got his tail caught in a bush. It tore just right and looked exactly like the other horse's tail and our friend was stuck again.

The neighbor suggested she notch the ear off one horse. That worked fine until the other horse caught his ear on a barbed wire fence. Once again our friend couldn't tell them apart. The neighbor suggested she measure the horses for height. When she did, she was very pleased to find that the white horse was 2 inches taller than the black

[judyblu]

Happy Birthdat, Freddie!!!

Wish you happiness and good health and great cruises;):)

[Smilinheart]

Hope you have a wonderful birthday Freddie :D

[masterbaker]

Happy Birthday Freddie!

[GSkibs]

Happy Birthday Freddie, from all of us to you! Hope it was a wonderful day.:)

[Parrotheadtoo]

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/CharmainesCakes/Birthday%20Cakes/Pirate.jpg


Happy Birthday Freddie........

[LindaMae]

http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb413/CharmainesCakes/Birthday%20Cakes/Pirate.jpg


Happy Birthday Freddie........

Great job Dorothy!! And yes belated Happy Birthday Freddie!! :D Do know you yet (well I have not met you -LOL). Hope this will be another great year for you!!

Linda Mae

[LindaMae]

Judy - enough babysitting in the "country of
San Francisco!" Last weekend was the celebration of the 'year of the dragon.' 1300 groups did a treasure hunt, and they were all on their computers to find the clues.

Anyway Michael and I are thinking about the Equinox in April. Airfare no problem as we can go anytime and have buddy passes. My thing is if anyone know places to get good last minute rates.

My email is swedish747 at gmail.com

Thanks for the help!!
Linda Mae

[judyblu]

Linda...you have e-mail.;)


Freddie..how was your birthday??

[OGCFreddie]

Thank you all for the birthday greetings. Didn't really do much this year. Worked in the morning and then went home and had dinner with myself. Couldn't help but think about last year's B-Day when I was in St. Kitts during the day and munching at Chops that evening. Oh well...I guess you can't have a birthday like that every year. :p :p :p

Enjoy your Thursday, everybody!!!

[Parrotheadtoo]

Thank you all for the birthday greetings. Didn't really do much this year. Worked in the morning and then went home and had dinner with myself. Couldn't help but think about last year's B-Day when I was in St. Kitts during the day and munching at Chops that evening. Oh well...I guess you can't have a birthday like that every year. :p :p :p

Enjoy your Thursday, everybody!!!
Ahoy Freddie....
I was also thinking of your birthday from last year.
That was quite an event that several pirates missed.
I have been watching the weather, and it looks like New Orleans is getting its share of rain.

Has Greg found his way to this thread? I received a very odd email from him. It looked like it went to all the pirates. The only thing in the body of the message was a link that I did not click on. It appears that he has been hacked, and needs to change his password.

Tomorrow is Rodeo Day and the kids have no school.
Its an annual official holiday for St Cloud and Kissimmee. The grandkids are spending the night, and will be with us tomorrow...

Wishing all a great weekend!

Dorothy

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Judy....
I see that Linda Mae and Michael are thinking of sailing on the Equinox.
Have you been recruiting pirates again?

David has posted that they were in Cozumel today...
He posted a picture of the ship.

It's interesting that there is no mention of Joe and Donna sailing on the Equinox. Has anyone seen any stowaway posts lately?

[INeedAShot]

Ahoy Judy....
I see that Linda Mae and Michael are thinking of sailing on the Equinox.
Have you been recruiting pirates again?

David has posted that they were in Cozumel today...
He posted a picture of the ship.

It's interesting that there is no mention of Joe and Donna sailing on the Equinox. Has anyone seen any stowaway posts lately?





No stowing away for us on the Equinox.:( Unfortunately, we will have to wait until December for our next trip unless the airfare drops considerably. I am so tempted to book something before then....but am fighting the urges for now because the air is too high. I will be in Vegas next month 3/28-3/31. If there are any Pirates out there those days, let me know.

[roger1955]

No stowing away for us on the Equinox.:( Unfortunately, we will have to wait until December for our next trip unless the airfare drops considerably. I am so tempted to book something before then....but am fighting the urges for now because the air is too high. I will be in Vegas next month 3/28-3/31. If there are any Pirates out there those days, let me know.

Joe how are flights to NY or NJ? I'm on the Explorer with my friend Lorraine on Feb 27th.

Kat

[dachshunddoglover]

Pirates - DO NOT open anything from Greg. He has been spammed. Unfortunately, I opened it and am having a devil of a time with pop-ups now that are so hard to get off.

Have a great day all.

E-Beth

[OGCFreddie]

Pirates - DO NOT open anything from Greg. He has been spammed. Unfortunately, I opened it and am having a devil of a time with pop-ups now that are so hard to get off.

Have a great day all.

E-Beth

I don't think I've ever had a hard time getting my pop-ups off ;)

[INeedAShot]

Joe how are flights to NY or NJ? I'm on the Explorer with my friend Lorraine on Feb 27th.

Kat

"Ouch" kinda sums it up....the date is way too close for a decent fare.

[GSkibs]

Sorry guys, if you received some crap email from me that caused you problems. I sent an email out to everyone in my address book from that account to disregard anything that came to them.

I apologize.

Greg

[roger1955]

Joe

I need a roomie for a Repo cruise Oct 20th on the Summit from Cape Liberty to San Juan. It's an inside cat 10. Do you think Donna might be interested?

Any other Pirates interested if Donna isn't?

Kat

[INeedAShot]

Joe

I need a roomie for a Repo cruise Oct 20th on the Summit from Cape Liberty to San Juan. It's an inside cat 10. Do you think Donna might be interested?

Any other Pirates interested if Donna isn't?

Kat

I will ask her......in the mean time, let me look at airfare......email me your flight plans for the return leg and I will see if i can work it out.

[masterbaker]

Just a quick note to say hi and let you guys know that I do not have IM anymore. My computer crashed and died. It's been a PITA ever since i installed IM to keep my old computer running. Honestly only a couple of you IM me regularly anymore anyway so I'm not installing it on my new computer. If you need to reach me just leave a message here or send an e-mail to my Yahoo account.

[judyblu]

Just a quick note to say hi and let you guys know that I do not have IM anymore. My computer crashed and died. It's been a PITA ever since i installed IM to keep my old computer running. Honestly only a couple of you IM me regularly anymore anyway so I'm not installing it on my new computer. If you need to reach me just leave a message here or send an e-mail to my Yahoo account.

So sorry to hear about your PITA computer. I will e-mail you at your Yahoo address but you need to check your e-mail more often;):D:D I will miss not talking to you by IM.

[ck_razor]

good morning! quick chance on here......

OK...KATTTTTTTTTTTTTTT....I would REALLY appreciate you sharing with me your secret, please.........

How in the world can you cruise so many times without a job to fund?(Can I please be your favorite sister that you love to take on cruises!!! :D)
really, everytime I turn this computer on you are going on another cruise!!! Can you tell I am jealous! ...BUT PROUD FOR YOU!

[roger1955]

good morning! quick chance on here......

OK...KATTTTTTTTTTTTTTT....I would REALLY appreciate you sharing with me your secret, please.........

How in the world can you cruise so many times without a job to fund?(Can I please be your favorite sister that you love to take on cruises!!! :D)
really, everytime I turn this computer on you are going on another cruise!!! Can you tell I am jealous! ...BUT PROUD FOR YOU!




Well it's like this Celene...............

Roger now has a job and since he is working four 10 hour days, involved in a prayer service for the whole season of Lent, and doing taxes, I thought I would look for a bargin cruise since there isn't much time in there for him to spend with me.

Kat

[judyblu]

Well it's like this Celene...............

Roger now has a job and since he is working four 10 hour days, involved in a prayer service for the whole season of Lent, and doing taxes, I thought I would look for a bargin cruise since there isn't much time in there for him to spend with me.

Kat

Kat...I love your way of thinking;)

[INeedAShot]

A little old guy is walking around in a supermarket calling out, Crisco, Crissssssscoooo!'

Soon an assistant manager approaches and says, 'Sir, the Crisco is in aisle 3.'

The old guy replies, 'Oh, I'm not looking for the cooking stuff. I'm calling my wife. She's in here somewhere'

The clerk is astonished.

'Your wife's name is Crisco?'

The old guy answers, 'Oh no, no, no. I only call her that when we're out in public'

'I see,' said the clerk.

'What do you call her at home?'

'Lard ass.'

You gotta love old people!

[judyblu]

Joe....very funny..but wait until you get OLD and catch up with me;):) Then it might not seem too funny when you tell jokes about senior citizens. LOL

[kruz]

Well it's like this Celene...............

Roger now has a job and since he is working four 10 hour days, involved in a prayer service for the whole season of Lent, and doing taxes, I thought I would look for a bargin cruise since there isn't much time in there for him to spend with me.

Kat


Wait ONE minute..last time i check Lent was not in October!!
LOL...I ditto what Celene said..Holy crap I wanna non-job like you have..

[roger1955]

Wait ONE minute..last time i check Lent was not in October!!
LOL...I ditto what Celene said..Holy crap I wanna non-job like you have..


Judy was talking about my cruise on Feb 27th. Celene is refering to October and I'll think of a good reason for that one soon.

Kat

[roger1955]

Judy was talking about my cruise on Feb 27th. Celene is refering to October and I'll think of a good reason for that one soon.

Kat


Maybe like someone has to be home to show the house when the realtor calls. LOL

Kat

[Smilinheart]

Good Morning all....

Okay - reaching out since you are all the best sources for information.

My BIL's 50th bday cruise is in April. There are about 13 of us who will need transportation from SOBE to Port of Miami on cruise day. Does anyone have a reasonable and reliable recommendation for transportation services?

Thanks!!

Wendy :)

[INeedAShot]

There was a cowboy who went to the outhouse. He heard some noise, so he
looked inside, and lo and behold there was an Indian down in the hole.
The cowboy said, "How long have you been down there?"
The Indian replied, "Many moons."

[INeedAShot]

A lawyer and two friends, a Rabbi and a Hindu holy man, had car trouble in
the countryside and asked to spend the night with a farmer.

The farmer said, "There might be a problem. You see, I only have room for
two to sleep, one of you must sleep in the barn."

"No problem," spoke the Rabbi. "My people wandered in the desert for forty
years. I am humble enough to sleep in the barn for an evening." With that
he departed to the barn and the others bedded down for the night.

Moments later a knock was heard at the door. The farmer opened the door,
and there stood the Rabbi from the barn. "What's wrong?" asked the farmer.

He replied, "I am grateful to you, but I can't sleep in the barn. There is
a pig in the barn and my faith believes that is an unclean animal."

His Hindu friend agreed to swap places with him. But a few minutes late
the same scene occurs. There is a knock on the door. "What's wrong, now?"
the farmer asked.

The Hindu holy man replies, "I too am grateful for your helping us out, but
there is a cow in the barn and in my country cows are considered sacred. I
can't sleep on holy ground!"

Well, that leaves only the lawyer to make the change. He grumbled and
complained, but went out to the barn. Moments later there was another
knock on the farmer's door. Frustrated and tired, the farmer opened the
door, and there stood the pig and the cow.

[judyblu]

Joe.....Thanks for the Monday morning laughs.

[judyblu]

Bon Voyage....Kat!!!!!!

[Smilinheart]

Bon Voyage....Kat!!!!!!

Yes indeed -- Bon Voyage and have a terrific time --- Woo Hoo Kat! :)

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys...Just stopping by to say hello.

Starting to get antsy for another cruise, but those unexpected emergency expenses are putting a dent into that idea.

Its a comfortable day at 83 with a nice intermittent breeze flowing though.

The Florida Strawberry Festival starts today....
It's held in Plant City, Florida.

http://www.flstrawberryfestival.com/

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/nadusha08_2009/Rainbow_colors/brown/kniu70.jpg

[TheFantasyGoddess]

Ahoy Mateys...Just stopping by to say hello.

Starting to get antsy for another cruise, but those unexpected emergency expenses are putting a dent into that idea.

Its a comfortable day at 83 with a nice intermittent breeze flowing though.

The Florida Strawberry Festival starts today....
It's held in Plant City, Florida.

http://www.flstrawberryfestival.com/

http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/nadusha08_2009/Rainbow_colors/brown/kniu70.jpg






Strawberry Fest is amazing...we go every year!

[LindaMae]

Strawberry Fest is amazing...we go every year!

We have snow up the road 5 miles... 70 on Sunday?? What are those weather Gods up to? Crusing is where I should be!!! ;). No Swedish Viking should be on land for any amount of time!!

Good Sails for everyone!:D:D

Linda Mae

[masterbaker]

Happy Birthday Judy!

[LindaMae]

Happy Birthday Judy!

Indeed Judy have a wonderful birthday!!:):):)

[darozier101]

Happy Birthday Judge Judy from David and Nancy. We hope to celebrate your birthday in April on the Equinox--will buy you a drink. Think you had asked for David's email--it is darozier101@hotmail.com and mine is nancyrozier@hotmail.com, just in case you need it too. David and I will be celebrating our 27th anniversary the day before we cruise.

Hope you have enjoyed the spring baseball and are ready for opening day.

Looking forward to seeing you and Roy in April and again in May. :)
Nancy

[judyblu]

Thanks to all for the B'day wishes. It was a very nice quiet day. It was warm and sunny.

Nancy...thanks for the e-mail addresses. Now I can't remember what I wanted to send David by e-mail. I guess my mind is officially gone. LOL

[ck_razor]

Happy Belated Birthday Judy! Sorry I wasn't around to wish you a happy birthday earlier! Hope you had a Great one!

[judyblu]

Birthdays get better as you get older, IMO:D:)

[massfriends]

Me bad.......

Happy Birthday Judy.........:)

[judyblu]

Denise...so glad you stopped by;)

[OGCFreddie]

Birthdays get better as you get older, IMO:D:)
Just like wine..............:D

[GSkibs]

Happy Birthday Judy, sorry we missed it!!!

Back home from the Disney trip, we had some great photos but lost our camera. So its the memories that count. Now in the market for a new camera and hoping Jacob remembers some of what was his early 3rd birthday celebration.

He turns 3 on Saturday, how time has flown by.

Still looking at our options for May and Sept. Not sure what we will be doing yet, but a cruise this year is in order.

Hope everyone is well! Think of all of you often!

[judyblu]

Greg...it is very hard to believe that our "little Pirate" is three. My how times goes by so very fast. Enjoy your little man every day as they grow up so very fast.

[masterbaker]

It's nice to see some of the old gang touch base here. I miss you guys, but I guess that's my problem for not doing Facebook..... Just letting you know that I do think of you all often. Without the the old busy Pirate threads like we had in the past, I'm spending a lot more time off Cruise Critic lately. The plus side is i'm getting a lot more done around here. :eek::p

[judyblu]

It was so nice of Freddie to start this thread so that Pirates could stay in touch. I hope more Pirates find this thread and help keep it active.

Ginny...all work and no play.........:D:)

[Smilinheart]

Happy very belated bday Juday .... :o Hard to keep up with bdays and we've had a ton of family bdays the last month.

Hope everyone is doing well! We are enjoying some beautiful weather here in Connecticut today -- in the low 60's and I actually opened some windows for the first time since last year.:D

[OGCFreddie]

Happy Belated Birthday, Sue. I hope you had a great day yesterday. Sorry I didn't post sooner but work has been a bear and I keep forgetting to check my calendar. Again...I hope you had a great celebration!!!!

http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad242/JulieNicole90/Birthday/happy_belated_birthday.gif

[judyblu]

Happy Birthday to Jacob!!!! A very special little Pirate!!!!

[OGCFreddie]

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/taxiboo/birthdayballonpooh.gif
Happy 3rd Birthday, Jacob!
I hope you had a GREAT Celebration!!!

[Parrotheadtoo]

Dinner is ready when the smoke alarm goes off!

This sign can be seen on one of t' pirates homes.
Can you guess who?

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm187/cartuna1954/051.jpg

Happy Sunday to all....

[Parrotheadtoo]

Greg...it is very hard to believe that our "little Pirate" is three. My how times goes by so very fast. Enjoy your little man every day as they grow up so very fast.
And to add to Judy's comment,

T' pirates remember when lil Jacob was baking in the oven during t' pirates cruise.

http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc436/zacharyedwardleal/battles_wallpaper_pirates_800.jpg

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys....

This is a "Roy Rate" on the Equinox sailing on March 16th, two pirates anniversary.......
Five Ninety Nine, inside cabin for a 10 day cruise... How tempting!

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Pirates....

Does anyone here save coke points?

My Coke rewards has an offering for $50 RCCL on board credit for 624 coke points....

Happy Sunday to all!

[judyblu]

Ahoy Mateys....

This is a "Roy Rate" on the Equinox sailing on March 16th, two pirates anniversary.......
Five Ninety Nine, inside cabin for a 10 day cruise... How tempting!






I saw that RR and as tempting as it is; I am not giving up my reservation for April 6. LOL

[Parrotheadtoo]

I saw that RR and as tempting as it is; I am not giving up my reservation for April 6. LOL

We are not giving up April 6th either...

Has anyone checked their cruise reservation on the Celebrity web site lately?
They have a new look....

[judyblu]

Dinner is ready when the smoke alarm goes off!

This sign can be seen on one of t' pirates homes.
Can you guess who?

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm187/cartuna1954/051.jpg

Happy Sunday to all....


I know you are not referring to me:D

[GSkibs]

Jacob says thank you for the Birthday wishes. He had a special day with his mom while I worked and we took him to Red Robin for dinner where he got a birthday sundae. His party is this weekend, so it's goin to be a great week for him!

[Parrotheadtoo]

I know you are not referring to me:D

Why? Is not your turn to cook is it? :eek:

[Parrotheadtoo]

We wish to send out pirate cyber hugs today to all those who may need some during their stressful days of lately.

You will recieve the real live hugs soon....

Happy Hump Day to all.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d79/counsel/hump.jpg

[Parrotheadtoo]

Happy Birthday Judy, sorry we missed it!!!

Back home from the Disney trip, we had some great photos but lost our camera. So its the memories that count. Now in the market for a new camera and hoping Jacob remembers some of what was his early 3rd birthday celebration.

He turns 3 on Saturday, how time has flown by.

Still looking at our options for May and Sept. Not sure what we will be doing yet, but a cruise this year is in order.

Hope everyone is well! Think of all of you often!
Ahoy GSkibs....

Our oldest son went to Disney when he was three. I thought that we would have to carry him or put him in a stroller. Well, he proved us wrong. He was always three steps ahead of his parents. That was 43 years ago, and he does have some Disney memories.
Disney also has captured our camera as booty for their treasure chest.

We sure do hope that your options work out for you and t' pirates...
Think Sept 23rd.....Sept 23rd......:cool:

Happy Hump Day to all!
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/1boots_album/cats/hump-day.jpg

[masterbaker]

Good Morning Pirates!

Happy Belated Birthday to our littlest pirate Jacob!

Sure wish we could take advantage of that 599 Equinox rate, but this spring we have too many family commitments to be able to travel anywhere.

Greg, sorry to see you lost your camera. :( Did you have any id on it? If so, there is still a chance it could be returned.

Pirates.... Please take a moment to write your contact info on a plain piece of paper and take a photo of it with your cameras (on every memory stick). At least then if you loose it, if it is found by an honest person they will have the info needed to return it to you.

[judyblu]

Ginny...that is very good advice about camera ID.

[roger1955]

Good Morning Pirates!



Pirates.... Please take a moment to write your contact info on a plain piece of paper and take a photo of it with your cameras (on every memory stick). At least then if you loose it, if it is found by an honest person they will have the info needed to return it to you.


That's what we do.

I'm back from the Explorer!!!!!

Happy belated Birthday to Judy, Sue and Jacob. 65 cents a minute and a slow or now working internet on the ship prevented me from being on time for the celebrations.

Kat

[judyblu]

That's what we do.

I'm back from the Explorer!!!!!

Happy belated Birthday to Judy, Sue and Jacob. 65 cents a minute and a slow or now working internet on the ship prevented me from being on time for the celebrations.

Kat

Thanks Kat for the B'day wishes. You are not really late as I celebrate the entire month of March:);)

[OGCFreddie]

Thanks Kat for the B'day wishes. You are not really late as I celebrate the entire month of March:);)

(I think it's because it takes at least a month to blow out so many candles) :eek: :D :p

[judyblu]

(I think it's because it takes at least a month to blow out so many candles) :eek: :D :p

Your sure know how to walk a very thin line, Mister:D
I can't wait till you are my age and see how long it takes for you to blow out 67 candles. LOL

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Judy.....
I think its time to hire a chef for your future meals...

We worry about you cooking in your kitchen....
We hear the fire chief in your town has another paying job for the Minneola fire dept that is two hours away...:eek:

You are taking a chance that the chief will be at his second job when you need him the most...

The fire chief story was on the local nightly news... They are investigating....

Just saying......

[judyblu]

Dot....if I had a choice of hiring a chef or cruising....we all know I would rather cruise;):)

[Parrotheadtoo]

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k491/w1ndsor/SPECIAL%20EVENTS/03StPat-LeprechaundoingIrishJiga.gif

Happy St Patrick's Day Mateys! :D

[LindaMae]

Dot....if I had a choice of hiring a chef or cruising....we all know I would rather cruise;):)

You are my kind of girl Judy---rain-rain-rain and more here. Wish I could go on your cruise!! We will probably end up in Cabo-short flight and lots of sun.

Happy Wearing of the Green to All of You!! :D:D:D

Linda Mae

[dachshunddoglover]

I collect those pull tabs. Got thousands of points. Going to My Coke Rewards right now. thanks for letting us know.

E-Beth

[dachshunddoglover]

Well - Hells Bells - I did not read the fine print. Just bought it, then realized it was for Bermuda only. Wish you had mentioned that.

If anyone is going to Bermuda - you are welcome to the certificate.

E-Beth

[INeedAShot]

While out one morning in the park, a jogger found a brand
new tennis ball. Seeing no one around that it might belong
to, he slipped it into the pocket of his shorts.

Later, on his way home, he stopped at the pedestrian crossing,
waiting for the lights to change.

A girl standing next to him eyed the large bulge in his shorts.
"What's that?" she asked, her eyes gleaming with lust.

"Tennis ball," came the breathless reply.

"Oh," said the girl sympathetically, "that must be painful. I
had tennis elbow once."

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Joe.....
By now you are on your way to Las Vegas...
Wishing you good luck and a good time....

E'Beth: Wishin' you and your family a wonderful time in Las Vegas. If you have a rental car or take a tour bus, do go visit the Hoover Dam and take their tour....

http://www.lasvegasgrandcanyontour.com/tours_subPage.php?ID=1#hd

We will be meeting about 10 pirates for a cruise on the Equinox a week from Friday.... Yeah!.....:D

Ho Ho Ho....and a bottle of " Happy Hour "!


Happy Hump Day to all!

Dorothy

[Parrotheadtoo]

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm23/pixcomments/hello/myspace-comments-blue-dolphins-glit.gif

Stopping by to say hello..
Wishing all a good weekend!

Dorothy

[roger1955]

Well it is really going to happen.

We had a real estate agent in yesterday to see what the house is worth and another one in on Monday and again on Tuesday.

Kat

[Smilinheart]

Well it is really going to happen.

We had a real estate agent in yesterday to see what the house is worth and another one in on Monday and again on Tuesday.

Kat

Kat/Roger...omg...sounds as if you are planning a move...are you leaving LI?

We're still keeping our eyes open for employment opp's in the Florida area, so hope to transition south in the near future.

[LindaMae]

Well it is really going to happen.

We had a real estate agent in yesterday to see what the house is worth and another one in on Monday and again on Tuesday.

Kat

All sounds like good news...where do you want to move too? Well besides a cruise ship? ;)

[roger1955]

Kat/Roger...omg...sounds as if you are planning a move...are you leaving LI?

We're still keeping our eyes open for employment opp's in the Florida area, so hope to transition south in the near future.

When we both lost our jobs last summer we decided our move to Fla would be sooner than later.

Bad news is that that the market is so bad that our house is coming in at a much lower price that we had thought it would.

Kat

[Parrotheadtoo]

Where's Joe?
How was your Vegas trip? We read there was some snow this morning in Colorado....
Are you going to surprise t' pirates on the Equinox?

E-Beth: We hope that your mother is mending well.

Kat: Sorry to hear about the housing market in your area. We wish the best for you. We have a realty booklet packed, but it is awful thin right now.

Happy hour is right around the corner! :rolleyes:

[INeedAShot]

I am here....back from Vegas. Had a wonderful time at the convention, took in a show, a few parties, and won a pittance over the 4 days I was there. As far as the cruise....nope....we wont be surprising anyone anytime soon. I bought some new furniture last month and was surprised myself when the taxes were done. Yikes, we owe! We are looking at jumping on a cruise out of NY or Baltimore in early 2013 with my father and his wife. Does anyone know when X is due to open bookings for next spring?

[masterbaker]

When we both lost our jobs last summer we decided our move to Fla would be sooner than later.

Bad news is that that the market is so bad that our house is coming in at a much lower price that we had thought it would.

Kat

The good news is that a house here in FL will be priced much lower than you think it will too. ;) You couldn't pick a better time to buy down here.


Joe, I had no idea you were gone. Welcome back. BTW... X is already is open for spring 2013.




Just a general observation and comment to everyone..... It's obvious that Cruise Critic is no longer the way this group is communicating. Excuse me if I have no idea what is going on in your lives or you have no idea what's going on in our lives. As much as I care for you all, it's clear we are drifting apart. :(

[Smilinheart]

When we both lost our jobs last summer we decided our move to Fla would be sooner than later.

Bad news is that that the market is so bad that our house is coming in at a much lower price that we had thought it would.

Kat

I'm sure it was a rude awakening to hear about your LI house, and yes...the upside of that is that housing is less in Florida. What area are you looking in? We too have talked about going south towards Florida - I love the idea of no state tax....Connecticut is terrible and it seems that every time we turn around, there's another tax or an increase in something...besides, I made the argument that we could save a bundle on airfare for cruising :D

Steven has interviewed several times and is a candidate for a position in Northern Florida...we should receive word on their final selection next week. If this goes through I'll have to give serious thought as to what to do with my house...2 more homes in a subdivision went on the market last week and they are selling 'dirt cheat'...the newest listing is going for 30% less than what I currently owe :( . Out of 68 homes, 8 are either in foreclosure or on the market and not moving - such a sad situation.

I'll send good thoughts your way .....

[roger1955]

The good news is that a house here in FL will be priced much lower than you think it will too. ;) You couldn't pick a better time to buy down here.


Joe, I had no idea you were gone. Welcome back. BTW... X is already is open for spring 2013.




Just a general observation and comment to everyone..... It's obvious that Cruise Critic is no longer the way this group is communicating. Excuse me if I have no idea what is going on in your lives or you have no idea what's going on in our lives. As much as I care for you all, it's clear we are drifting apart. :(

Ginny
We are not on Facebook so we are only here or by phone and sometimes IM.

Did you mention on the Jewel that you would like the extra 2010 Diamond Celebration water bottles that we have?

Kat

[roger1955]

I'm sure it was a rude awakening to hear about your LI house, and yes...the upside of that is that housing is less in Florida. What area are you looking in? We too have talked about going south towards Florida - I love the idea of no state tax....Connecticut is terrible and it seems that every time we turn around, there's another tax or an increase in something...besides, I made the argument that we could save a bundle on airfare for cruising :D

Steven has interviewed several times and is a candidate for a position in Northern Florida...we should receive word on their final selection next week. If this goes through I'll have to give serious thought as to what to do with my house...2 more homes in a subdivision went on the market last week and they are selling 'dirt cheat'...the newest listing is going for 30% less than what I currently owe :( . Out of 68 homes, 8 are either in foreclosure or on the market and not moving - such a sad situation.

I'll send good thoughts your way .....

Thanks
We are looking in North Central Fla. The Ocala, Summerfield area. Going down in April to look at a Community called Summerglen.

Kat

[kruz]

Congrats to those looking to move to Florida..I would #1) make sure you have a job, they are scarce as can be..and they don't pay worth a damn.

However if you are fortunate enough to be able to retire then that's all good!
Althought there is no "state" tax you will be banged for your buck in other places..Wait till you start shopping for Homeowners Insurance ! YIKES!!
I wished I had written that manual I wanted to write after I moved to Florida thinking it was gonna be ALOT different than it actually is! Grant you, I came as a worker and plan to do so for life so I didn't thiink I would spend all my time at the beach!

Ginny- I very rarely get a chance to communicate with many these days.
I read posts and if time allows I jump in. I go on facebook about as often as I check here. Today by the Grace of God my boss is out of the office.
He still calls about every 15 minutes..

To quickly catch up, we are extrodinarily busy here..tons of work, no new help. Job security plus you get to go insane..!!
My SO 's Mom fell and broke her shoulder. It took ONE WEEK for her to be able to see an Orthopedic Surgeon. Then another 3 days until the surgery. She is a wonderful and patient woman with a great sense of humor ( lucky for her Dr!) Anyway, I spend all of last weekend in the hospital and am going to visit her tonite at the rehab facility where she will be for probably 3 weeks or so.

In my spare time I go to the gym M,W,F at 5 am and I have Yoga instructions on T, TH evenings. When I have time I ride my Kymco Grand Vista 250 scooter around.

Hope everyone is healthy and happy..and has a cruise booked :)

Aside from that I am very aniously awaiting Sept 23 ..

[OGCFreddie]

Just a general observation and comment to everyone..... It's obvious that Cruise Critic is no longer the way this group is communicating. Excuse me if I have no idea what is going on in your lives or you have no idea what's going on in our lives. As much as I care for you all, it's clear we are drifting apart. :(

Actually, I don't know of any other place where Pirates are talking other than on these threads. Yes...there are a few on FB, but not many at all. I know that most people (like they always have in the past) keep in touch through the threads for their cruises. Except for my Freedom Cruise, the omly other places I keep in touch is through this thread or the one for the mini-meet.

You need to keep up with those threads and feel free to post once in a while. Just because you aren't planning on the trip, doesn't mean you can't keep in touch on the thread. Plus...we have these threads and you can always start a new one in the "Pirates of Paradise" forum.

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys...
Explorer of the seas is in Port Canaveral today...

http://www.portfever.com/#top

[Parrotheadtoo]

No stowing away for us on the Equinox.:( Unfortunately, we will have to wait until December for our next trip unless the airfare drops considerably. I am so tempted to book something before then....but am fighting the urges for now because the air is too high. I will be in Vegas next month 3/28-3/31. If there are any Pirates out there those days, let me know.

Ahoy Joe...
We will miss you on the Equinox coming up.

Welcome back home Joe.....Do you still own your home? You didn't have to use it for Vegas credit did you? :eek:

Happy Hump Day to all!.....

[judyblu]

I have had no Internet all day:eek:

I am not a member of any other social network but like Ginny, I feel like the Pirates are drifting apart. I sure hope I am wrong. The Pirates are all a great group of friends, I think of as family. I miss all of you.

[INeedAShot]

Although I do facebook....I dont post there. I talk to you guys on here or IM. I have just been quiet lately and lurking. I guess it is the depressing fact that I have to wait until December to sail with my good friends!

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys...
Explorer of the seas is in Port Canaveral today...

http://www.portfever.com/#top



The Explorer is just leaving Port Canaveral now at 9:55pm.....
The lights are beautiful...

[masterbaker]

So nice to see some real activity here. It's long overdue. ;)

I do read the other M&M threads that Pirates are sailing but i'm not seeing much activity there either. I just felt like it was time someone stirred the pot and got everyone chatting again. It would be impossible for me to sit by and not at least try to restore what we all once had.

To all the Equinox cruisers leaving Friday:

BON VOYAGE!

[judyblu]

Thanks Ginny.

Enjoy opening day at the ballpark. We will be there with you soon:D

[ck_razor]

[quote=masterbaker;33213857]
I just felt like it was time someone stirred the pot .....quote]

LOL!!! Sure glad it was you in the kitchen Ginny and not Judy!!!! just saying..........

[judyblu]

[quote=masterbaker;33213857]
I just felt like it was time someone stirred the pot .....quote]

LOL!!! Sure glad it was you in the kitchen Ginny and not Judy!!!! just saying..........

Wait a minute!!!!! I have been spending a lot of time in the kitchen lately and only one mishap:eek: That is a great record for me!!!

[ck_razor]

speaking of stirring the pot............anybody got any "new and exciting" recipes for a side dish for Easter. We're going to my sis's house. I'm taking my usual broc.casserole but I also wanna take something "different" for a side. Something green. Everybody in my family always brings so many starches (mased taters, mac/cheese, corn, dressing, rolls, even my broc.cass.has rice in it........get my drift?)
There will be green beans. I'm thinking maybe brussel sprouts or something like that.......Anyone???????? Oh! and it MUST be easy to make!!!

[ck_razor]

[quote=ck_razor;33217293]

Wait a minute!!!!! I have been spending a lot of time in the kitchen lately and only one mishap:eek: That is a great record for me!!!

hmmmmmmm. Is that where your laptop is?!!!!! :D;) love ya girlfriend!!!

[kruz]

Well..I got even more sad news today my best friend from high school 's youngest sister passed away, 48 natural casues..
I'm on a roll of bad news right about now....BUT..I feel a change ocming just around the corner.

Cel- Got nothing for sides..I am gonna go on my traditional hot dog wagon hunt for a good old dog on Easter !

Oh..and my new Yoga instructor is hot as heck :)

Went to the nursing home last nite, Steve's Mom is making progress in leaps and bounds and said she will work as hard as she can so she can go home! Thats' what I like...spirit!

Headed up to Gainesville Sat afternoon for a pre season fottball game..should be fun :)

[ck_razor]

Karen, so sorry to hear about ur friend's sis. So young.

Wish I could get away w/hotdog for Easter! Steve's mom sounds like she is fun. Have a great time at the game.

Fixing to go back to my desk, so I will be away for a while. Will check back later for Judy's recipe she will be sending me!!!!:D

[susibell2]

Thanks
We are looking in North Central Fla. The Ocala, Summerfield area. Going down in April to look at a Community called Summerglen.

Kat

When your down here give us a call and we can meet up. We are in Ocala. Not far from Summerfield. Dinner would be niceLooking forward to the mini meet and seeing everyone.

[masterbaker]

Celene, I really like the steamer bags of veggies available now. Look for them in the frozen veggie section. There are lots of choices. ;)

Karen, that's so sad. :( 48 and natural causes? :confused: WOW!

Poor Judy..... had to cook for the past month. :p I bet you are looking forward to this cruise and letting someone else warm up something that has been "cooked" elsewhere. LOL

Today is opening day at the ballpark. Hotdogs and Peanuts for dinner. YUMMMMMMMM!

[LindaMae]

Well..I got even more sad news today my best friend from high school 's youngest sister passed away, 48 natural casues..
I'm on a roll of bad news right about now....BUT..I feel a change ocming just around the corner.

Went to the nursing home last nite, Steve's Mom is making progress in leaps and bounds and said she will work as hard as she can so she can go home! Thats' what I like...spirit!

Headed up to Gainesville Sat afternoon for a pre season fottball game..should be fun :)

So sorry to hear your news. I lost two cousins in 3 weeks :eek: death comes in three's :eek::eek: Swedish and superstitious what can I say??

Going to Cabo on the 14th....Yea! Need the sun! It seems Northern Ca has been delivered all the glacier cold. Tonght it will be 33 degrees. Now that is just wrong!

Got a super salad receipe if you want to email me...just put salad in subject line. I' m sorry Judy I can not send it to you or pirates may come to CA and pretend I am having an earthquake! :p

Happy Sailing to all of you going!!

Linda Mae

[kruz]

Happy Easter and Bon Voyage!!

Steve and I are planning a varied yet fun weekend ! Tonite we'll head to Crystal River and weather permitting listen to a fave band at Crackers, a local Tiki bRa. Then maybe to Burkes Of Ireland for one of thier super huge Guiness's!! Tomorrow up early and headed to the football field in Gainesville to watch a pre season Blue vs Orange Gator game! We're hoping the wind lies down by Sunday so we can do some fishin in the Gulf... ahhh.....can't wait for 3:30 and get the heck outta here!!

Have a safe , fun weekend all!

[Smilinheart]

good morning pirates...just a quick note to say HAPPY FRIDAY :D. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend & Easter.

[GSkibs]

I have been lurking too. Been around just not posting much. We have been busy around here as Jacob has decided no more diapers, so potty training are the words of the day. He turned 3 on 3/10, and Roblyn took a couple of days off and worked with him and thats all it took. He has been doing awesome. Here is a recent picture of the little guy! Hope all is well, and one day soon we will all cross paths again.

Greg

[masterbaker]

Happy Easter!

[LindaMae]

Happy Easter!

Back at you all Pirates!!

[OGCFreddie]

I have been lurking too. Been around just not posting much. We have been busy around here as Jacob has decided no more diapers, so potty training are the words of the day. He turned 3 on 3/10, and Roblyn took a couple of days off and worked with him and thats all it took. He has been doing awesome. Here is a recent picture of the little guy! Hope all is well, and one day soon we will all cross paths again.

GregLike, perhaps, May or September????;)

[ck_razor]

Got a super salad receipe if you want to email me...just put salad in subject line. :p
Linda Mae
Linda, I know...little late for Easter recipe, but I'd still like to have the salad recipe. Just don't have your email.
Can you email to me: ck_razor@yahoo.com

Thanks.

Happy week to everyone. We are SUPER busy...........cutting our budget another $16,000. This is so NOT good. Council meeting this Thursday so I will be gone most of the time.

[dachshunddoglover]

Hey ya'll - glad to see some more posting. You know me -I don't do Facebook, twitter or any of those types of things so on Cruise Critic is where I talk to everyone and get all my info.

Karen -that was awful about your friend. 48 and natural causes. Really? How can you die at 48 from natural causes. So sad.

After mom's accident, I try to appreciate each and every day. You just never know when your time is up.

Glad everyone is doing okay. Be back later.

E-Beth

Ginny - You are my "go to" person about cruise pricing. Do you think we got an okay deal on the 6 night Bermuda on Enchantment leaving May 25th. from Baltimore for $529?

[masterbaker]

Hi E-Beth! Nice to see you around. Welcome back!!! How did you like the Grand Canyon?

What category cabin on Enchantment? If that's a balcony, I'd say you did great! Congrats and enjoy!!!

Right now Rick and I are seriously considering Vision of the Seas BTB 12/3 and 12/14. Awesome itinerary, 21 nites. It even returns home Christmas eve so we can spend Christmas with the family. It's so tempting I'm pretty sure we are going to go for it. It's driving me crazy not having a cruise to look forward to right now.

[kruz]

Hey, hope everyone had a good holiday weekend!
Update on Steve's Mom: She is being released from Rehab tomorrow..Holy crow...less than 2 weeks after a shoulder replacement surgery! She is one tough BIRD!! Oh and she was determined to get outta there! We are headed up this evening to move all her personal belongings home so she can have a quick release tomorrow!

Yea, Ebeth all it takes is one second to change everything so live your life as well as you can...sometimes we need reminders...

Ginny- I hear ya..been WAY too long since I have had an entire week on a criuse ship and I am SOOOOO looking forward to September !

[OGCFreddie]

Hi E-Beth! Nice to see you around. Welcome back!!! How did you like the Grand Canyon?

What category cabin on Enchantment? If that's a balcony, I'd say you did great! Congrats and enjoy!!!

Right now Rick and I are seriously considering Vision of the Seas BTB 12/3 and 12/14. Awesome itinerary, 21 nites. It even returns home Christmas eve so we can spend Christmas with the family. It's so tempting I'm pretty sure we are going to go for it. It's driving me crazy not having a cruise to look forward to right now.
Congrats on the cruise! Of course, I could never get 21 days off in a row for vacation. I'm sure the bosses response would be something like "Sure...have a great time but don't bother coming back." - lol At least I have the mini-meet in May, the September cruise and a beach weekend I have decided to take in June. I got a 2 night, 3 day stay in a one bedroom suite at the Residence Inn in Port Canaveral for less than $80.00 (from one of the bid sites) and then I picked up a certificate for Fishlips where you get $50.00 worth of food for $24.00. Plus, the hotel suite has a full kitchen so I can always save money that way.

I believe that E-Beth said they have an inside cabin booked on Enchantment and will just hope for a price drop so they can upgrade.

Have a great day, everyone!

[OGCFreddie]

Happy Birthday
ROY

http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w357/hmaddictuz_200/anigif.gif


Hope you have a great day!!!

[ck_razor]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROY!!!!

For Easter veggies, we ended up or I should say, Eddie ended up roasting asparagus and brussell sprouts on the Big Green Egg. They were soooooooooo good! He also did my broc.casserole on BGE and then some carmelized onions. All turned out really yummy.
He is really enjoying his BGE.

DENISSSSSSSSSEEEE.....Is it time to plant the Sunflower seeds????

[masterbaker]

Freddie, I was shocked when FPL ok'd Ricks vacation time in Dec. :eek: I'm not sure if I said anything here but he got a promotion recently so even though he has enough vacation time banked, there were no guarantees he could actually use it. We haven't actually booked the BTB in Dec. yet.... trying to decide if we should book it now or wait until after final pmt. for a price drop. Hey.... sounds like you have some cool plans for this summer. Congrats!

FYI to y'all.... we have the Sept. dates open for vacation but cannot commit yet to a booking for Freedom and definitely not the mini meet in May. We have a commitment to my DD to dog sit while they remodel their house. During the remodel, they are living in a condo that doesn't allow pets. That means I dog sit for them and have no one to dog sit for me until they are back living in their house. Family first.... sorry. This is also why we are not on Equinox right now.


Celene, what the heck is a Big Green Egg?

[OGCFreddie]

Celene, what the heck is a Big Green Egg?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/Xl_big_green_egg.jpg/200px-Xl_big_green_egg.jpg

This is the large BGE. They also come in a smaller version.

[susibell2]

Steve and I just booked a 3 night Monarch cruise for our anniversary next month. Got a great deal with the military rate.We were supposed to go to Ft Myers beach for the weekend but the hotel would have cost us more than the cruise. This will be the first cruise in a long time it's just the two of us! Then we have the mini meet. Can't wait for that.Still trying to get Witchy Wendy to commit to that.

[masterbaker]

Steve and I just booked a 3 night Monarch cruise for our anniversary next month. Got a great deal with the military rate.We were supposed to go to Ft Myers beach for the weekend but the hotel would have cost us more than the cruise. This will be the first cruise in a long time it's just the two of us! Then we have the mini meet. Can't wait for that.Still trying to get Witchy Wendy to commit to that.

Sue, you and Steve will be amazed at the difference of FMB the next time you visit. They just finished a beach renourishment. The sand is snow white and the beach is much wider and beautiful! ;) Enjoy your anniversary cruise!!!

[ck_razor]

I went stupid at Christmas and surprised E with the "Largest"A BGE they make and bought the cedar table/cart that it sits in. E loves it!!! 1st time I ever saw one was when we came down from having Buschwackers (wherever we were at the time----where was that Freddie?) I said what the heck is a BGE also!!!
I will never, ever be able to beat that present (both with E loving it like he does and I couldn't afford anything like that again for a dang grill!!!)

[OGCFreddie]

I went stupid at Christmas and surprised E with the "Largest"A BGE they make and bought the cedar table/cart that it sits in. E loves it!!! 1st time I ever saw one was when we came down from having Buschwackers (wherever we were at the time----where was that Freddie?) I said what the heck is a BGE also!!!
I will never, ever be able to beat that present (both with E loving it like he does and I couldn't afford anything like that again for a dang grill!!!)

That would have been at Paradise Point in St. Thomas. They have the very BEST Bushwackers. However, the cost of the tramway ($21.00) seems a bit steep to get a drink. Even if they now have a Ferris Wheel at the top.

[dachshunddoglover]

Hey! Glad to see so much posting.

Celene - Paul has a BGE too. Has just sat in the garage and never been used. Glad "E" likes his.

On Enchantment - we got an inside but the next day it went up a $100. and there are not too many cabins left so I'm happy with it. Anything more than an inside will just be a blessing sent our way. Not expecting anything more than an inside. Just as long as we are on the ship. :D

Freddie - your summer plans sound like fun and you got such a great deal!!! SCORE! If you see any more Fishlips coupons out there, tell us about them, okay. please.

I'm still planning on coming to the mini-meet even though the next weekend is Enchantment. I really need to float in a pool all day and get my drink on.

Well - Kelsey needs my computer to do some homework so I;ve got to go. Be back tomorrow.

E-Beth

[masterbaker]

E-Beth, I was reading about your plans in Bermuda on the Freedom M&M thread. I feel the need to comment on them although I do not feel comfortable commenting on that thread for a few obvious reasons. You posted that you are planning a horseback riding excursion on your final day in Bermuda that will be close to your time you will need to be back onboard for sailaway. I suggest you tweak your plans so that you take the horseback excursion on the day before you sail from Bermuda because that is an excursion that you are not planning on doing through the ship. Why not take a ship sponsored excursion on that final morning you are in Bermuda when being back onboard before sailaway would be guaranteed?

The great thing about your Bermuda cruise is that you are able to spend several days in the same port which means you can take excursions on your own that time or possible injury would not be a huge issue because you could take them on a day you will remain in port all day and night. I just thought is was odd that you are planning a ship sponsored excursion on a stay in port day and then planning a physically dangerous independant excursion that only leaves you a short timeframe to get back onboard on the day you sail away for home.

I've read too many stories about injuries in your family lately that caused chaos in your life and i'm trying to just steer you to a bit safer way to still have the ability to do an excurison you are interested in while mitigating the chances that it would impact your ability to sailaway if something (god forbid) did happen if one of you were to get injured horseback riding. I'm not trying to scare you, just trying to guide you to a safer way to plan your time in Bermuda.

[dachshunddoglover]

Some very good points. I will try to re-think our timing. I wish the ship offered a horseback riding tour but they don't at all the whole 3 days. The tour would be from 8-9 so we should be back with plenty of time to spare but if one of us did fall off and needed medical attention, we would be screwed. I don't want any more medical drama in my life right now. Mom is wearing me out.

Thanks for the advice.

E-Beth

[kruz]

Hey Ebeth, although it has been quite some time since I have been to Bermuda I used to go quite regularly. You will love it..it's so beautiful. Hopefully you will get to walk on hte worlds smallest draw bridge..pretty cool! Also take a bus over the St. Georges if you can..it is a super quiant little town. Song of America used to dock there the first evening...super cool sailing in between two huge rock formations! Theere is usually a performance in the square wiht dunking, ect..alot of fun with British influence! Also , don't be afraid to ask a police officer if you can take his picture...they look so cute with shorts and knee socks!
Hamilton is another must see. There are many beautiful beachs to go to as well...Have a greta time, I really with Royal would sail a ship from Florida to Bermuda! I would go in a heartbeat!

[susibell2]

Sue, you and Steve will be amazed at the difference of FMB the next time you visit. They just finished a beach renourishment. The sand is snow white and the beach is much wider and beautiful! ;) Enjoy your anniversary cruise!!!

Ginny we were down the in Jan,just after Steve's dad passed away. We were surprised to see the work they had done on the beach. We had booked a eoom for our anniversary but the Monarch price was too good to pass up.

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys...
Some pirates are back from the Equinox sailing.
The cruise was another great one except for the booking experience with the Future Sales Person.
Anyone who inquired about a new cruise were greeted unprofessionally by this person. Many walked away and did not book with him.

There was no buy one, get one free for the specialty restaurants, but they did offer 20% off upon asking for any specials.
The ship did offer many drink specials. Each day, they offered buy one, get one free drinks at 2-3 bars a few hours before or after dinner time.

We finally did book a new cruise for March 9, 2013 on the Eclipse for a 14 night cruise. Hopefully, some more pirates will be able to get away for this one...
(It's a Happy St Patricks sailing)

Freddie: Thanks for the BGE description... I had no idea!

It's time to prepare for another pirate outing at the pool in four weeks... yeah!

We are still in the laundry mode, and then its back to the doctor and dentist appointments this week.

Happy Tuesday to all......

[INeedAShot]

Welcome Home!

[masterbaker]

Welcome Home Equinox Pirates!

Judy and Roy stopped here after the Equinox cruise for a couple of nights of baseball. It was great to see them again and hear all about the ship. It sounds beautiful! They left this morning and should be home soon.

[judyblu]

We are home after a wonderful cruise on Equinox. It is a beautiful ship and lots of restraurants besides the buffet and main dining rooms. The food was terrific, IMO, but you need to remember I am the one that doesn't cook and when I do I burn things!!:rolleyes:

It was great visiting Rick & Ginny and seeing a couple of baseball games. Everytime we visit them I come home with new laugh lines:);)

Now I need to unpack and tomorrow will be a big laundry day!!

[OGCFreddie]

Welcome home Equinoxers. Glad to hear ya'll had a good time!!!

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys...
Thanks for all the welcomes....
Yes, we did have a great time again with t' pirates..
Those who were not able to sail were toasted each evening at Happy Hour.
T' pirate who does not cook was in chefs sample heaven!
No one locked them selves out of their cabin.
Roger and Kat's inside cabin was huge!

Everyone had a great time at the balcony party at one of the sail aways... Assorted hors d'oeuvres were served. A white wine was served and mixed with Orange Passion Guava juice from the Oceanview Cafe.

The favorite cruise picture was taken at the Elite breakfast. It was a Bloody Mary with peeps!..... (It was Easter after all)......

We loved the multiple choices for lunch.
For lunch, you could go to the Oceanview Cafe, The Mast Grill on the upper pool deck area, The Bistro on Five, The Solarium Grill, the main dining room or order from room service. etc.....

The grass area on the 15th deck was really nice with nice queen type chairs and small tables for your drinks.
It was a nice place to sit and enjoy the ocean scene or the stars at night. There was also a guitar player/singer on the back Sunset bar on an outside veranda looking at the aft.

A St Patrick's Day cruise is planned for next year on the Eclipse. We heard that Perry Grant has moved over to the Eclipse sailings. :eek:

Happy Hump Day to all....

[roger1955]

When your down here give us a call and we can meet up. We are in Ocala. Not far from Summerfield. Dinner would be niceLooking forward to the mini meet and seeing everyone.

Sue
send me the best # to reach you at. kkrauss56 at optonline dot net

Kat

[dachshunddoglover]

It sounds like the Equinox was a wonderful sailing. At this point I am not exclusive to Royal anymore. I am def interested in going on other lines (yes I know that Celebrity is owned by RCI). Wish I could get away for 14 days. That would be pure heaven to me. :D So glad you had a great time!

E-Beth

[masterbaker]

Freddie and Karen.....

FYI, I've been getting several e-mails from you guys each week for the past few weeks. I know they are not from you. (vague message with attachments I didn't click on) Your e-mail accounts have been hacked and I'm going to block any e-mails from both those addys. I don't want my addy book on my e-mail account to get hacked too. Sorry. :( Let me know if you are using a new account so I can update my address book for you guys.

[OGCFreddie]

Freddie and Karen.....

FYI, I've been getting several e-mails from you guys each week for the past few weeks. I know they are not from you. (vague message with attachments I didn't click on) Your e-mail accounts have been hacked and I'm going to block any e-mails from both those addys. I don't want my addy book on my e-mail account to get hacked too. Sorry. :( Let me know if you are using a new account so I can update my address book for you guys.

As I explained in the past, ANY emails you get from me other than from my OneSolution address should be ignored. This includes both earthlink and hotmail addresses. Passwords have already been changed, but I only use these addresses for junk mail. If you need to send me anything, use the onesolutionfl.com address.

[kruz]

I htink it's coming from Yahoo..go ahead adn delete as I don't ever use that addy :)
One email address is enough for me :)
gmail.

[judyblu]

Happy Anniversary to Rick & Ginny!!!!!!

[Parrotheadtoo]

It sounds like the Equinox was a wonderful sailing. At this point I am not exclusive to Royal anymore. I am def interested in going on other lines (yes I know that Celebrity is owned by RCI). Wish I could get away for 14 days. That would be pure heaven to me. :D So glad you had a great time!

E-Beth
Ahoy E-Beth.....
Sooner or later, you will be able to sail the longer cruises. Florida is in your future......:rolleyes:

I see that you are booked on the Enchantment.. We love that ship too....We are hoping that the rumor becomes true and that the Enchantment does come to Port Canaveral...

Where have you been flying to lately?

Happy Thursday!

[Parrotheadtoo]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/Nickowner/A%20Graphics%20Album/anniversary_lg_wht.gif

[OGCFreddie]

Happy
Anniversary
Rick and Ginny
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/shymartinez1/ANNIVERSARY/happy_anniversary.gif

[SharonoftheSeas]

Ahoy Mateys...
Thanks for all the welcomes....
Yes, we did have a great time again with t' pirates..
Those who were not able to sail were toasted each evening at Happy Hour.
T' pirate who does not cook was in chefs sample heaven!
No one locked them selves out of their cabin.
Roger and Kat's inside cabin was huge!

Everyone had a great time at the balcony party at one of the sail aways... Assorted hors d'oeuvres were served. A white wine was served and mixed with Orange Passion Guava juice from the Oceanview Cafe.

The favorite cruise picture was taken at the Elite breakfast. It was a Bloody Mary with peeps!..... (It was Easter after all)......

We loved the multiple choices for lunch.
For lunch, you could go to the Oceanview Cafe, The Mast Grill on the upper pool deck area, The Bistro on Five, The Solarium Grill, the main dining room or order from room service. etc.....

The grass area on the 15th deck was really nice with nice queen type chairs and small tables for your drinks.
It was a nice place to sit and enjoy the ocean scene or the stars at night. There was also a guitar player/singer on the back Sunset bar on an outside veranda looking at the aft.

A St Patrick's Day cruise is planned for next year on the Eclipse. We heard that Perry Grant has moved over to the Eclipse sailings. :eek:

Happy Hump Day to all....











You are making me drool at trying X!!! LOL

[roger1955]

Happy Anniversary Ginny & Rick! Make the most of it.

Kat & Rog

[masterbaker]

Thanks for the anniversary wishes. It was a wonderful day for us. :D

We had reservations tonight at the Captains Table http://www.thecaptainstable.com/ It was the closest we could get to being on a cruise without actually being on a cruise. ;) The food and service were wonderful. We found out our waiter was from Bali and as the evening wound down and he had time to chat, I couldn't help but ask why he was working here in Port Charlotte. It turns out he was employed as a waiter for Holland America and met an American woman onboard and they got married. He's had an offer to go back to sea and work for Celebrity but his boss at Captains Table really wants him to stay here. I'd give him 5 stars for service so I can understand why his boss is trying so hard to keep him here. It was an unreal evening... almost as though we were at sea. Conversations from nearby tables of excited people that were going to cruise soon also. Of course Rick and I were discussing our future possibilities too. I just wish the food onboard was as good as the food at this restaurant. AMAZING!

[kruz]

What a perfect way to celebrate!! How cool you even had a ship waiter..:)
Happy Anniversary!

[Parrotheadtoo]

What a perfect way to celebrate!! How cool you even had a ship waiter..:)
Happy Anniversary!
It's good to hear about a wonderful Anniversary dinner on land. We will have to keep the Captains Table in mind when we visit Port Charlotte.

Its also nice to hear that there is a life after working on a cruise line...

It's a small world after all...

Happy Friday to all.......

[dachshunddoglover]

So glad you had a wonderful Anniversary. You two are such a happy couple. You are truely blessed! :D

E-Beth

[OGCFreddie]

It's good to hear about a wonderful Anniversary dinner on land. We will have to keep the Captains Table in mind when we visit Port Charlotte.

Its also nice to hear that there is a life after working on a cruise line...

It's a small world after all...

Happy Friday to all.......


Umm...Hello???? :p

[darozier101]

Happy Anniversary Rick and Ginny!!!

And Many More!!:):)

[Parrotheadtoo]

Umm...Hello???? :p
Oops... sorry Fred....
Are you still looking for a life?
I could send Michael Anthony to come knocking at your door........

Ahoy Mateys...
How is everyone doing on the west coast of Florida?
Are the winds bad?
We are watching the radar, but the rains have not reached us yet. The wind is picking up though.
Our grass looks like yellow hay...

Wishing all a good weekend!

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy E-Beth.....
I notice that you have a May Cruise booked....

Are you still planning to make the mini meet?

Is Denise sailing before or after the mini meet?

Happy Saturday to all...

Dorothy

[masterbaker]

It seems like the rain is falling everywhere around us but here. We could sure use it. The grass is brown (except for over the septic tank). Looks like Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades got a good soaking though.

[judyblu]

We have had a lot of rain since we have been home. I still have cruise clothes that are in the clothes hamper. I need sun for drying:D I just need 2 days of no rain and I can have all my laundry caught up.

[1cruisedoggie]

Over 2 1/2 inchesw of rain over the weekend, badly needed.

Met up with Roger & Kat last night, took them to Gotor Joe;s on Kake Weir. Had a great time, looking forward to the mini-meet.

[judyblu]

Roy has gone to Oklahoma for 3 weeks so what will I do to stay busy???
I will be going to Rick & Ginny's for a few days of fun, shopping and baseball with Ginny. I am so looking foreward to having a few days away.

Hope everyone has a great week.

[ck_razor]

Happy Belated Anniversary Rick and Ginny! Sounded like a fun anniversary.

(This is what I get for being MIA----miss the important dates, sorry)




Roy has gone to Oklahoma for 3 weeks so what will I do to stay busy???
I will be going to Rick & Ginny's for a few days of fun, shopping and baseball with Ginny. I am so looking foreward to having a few days away.

Hope everyone has a great week.

Sounds like you already have that figured out JJ!!! Good luck with your denist work, also.

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys....

Well, its back to pulling vines off the Oak trees and trimming the palmettos into small palm like trees.
Its cool here, and its a great time for yard work.

Celene: Are you joining the pirates for the May 18th weekend? You do need a get away, don't you?

Judy: It's so sad that you will have to spend Thirsty Thursday without your mate... You won't know how to act......
I see that it is warmer in Oklahoma than here...

David & Nancy: We are thinking of you two. We know that you have your hands full right now...

Happy Tuesday to all.....

Dorothy

[roger1955]

Hi All

Back from out location hunting. Found a great house but not sure about the community yet. It was good to see Sue and Steve Sunday night. We looked at Summerglen, Ocala Palms and Oak Run. The house was in Summerglen, but we liked Oak Run better overall.

May be heading back down Mother's day for another look around.

Kat & Rog

[kruz]

Kat- Have you guys looked at the villages yet??
many different types of life style over there..I'm keeping it in the back of my mind for retirement.

[Smilinheart]

Just a quick note to say hi to all! We returned late Saturday night from the family group bday cruise...it was fun but did not begin to compete with the sailing we took with ya'll pirates! Steven & I decorated our door & our cabin with pirate decor and we had a little treasure chest with goodies we shared with the nephews. We tried our best to recruit them over to the pirate world :D and in our family group picture, everyone wore eye patches ~ that was fun.

Well...if you're heading out for a sailing or a trip ~~~ save travels and we hope to meet up with everyone again soon.

[OGCFreddie]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Dorothy and Barry
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/shymartinez1/ANNIVERSARY/54058happy_anniversary.gif

Have yourselves a terrific celebration!!!

[isabela]

:pHAPPY ANNIVERSARY. FRIDAY:rolleyes: CELEBRATION IN ST. CLOUD.:);):p:cool:

[masterbaker]

Happy Anniversary Dorothy and Barry!

[dachshunddoglover]

Have a wonderful Anniversary at the Blue Note or where ever you end up!! :D Love you guys!

E-beth

[Parrotheadtoo]

Thanks for the anniversary wishes.....
We had a wonderful roast beef dinner, and then we went to the Blue Note. We actually sounded quite good for a home music center. We were just missing Pirate Elvis....

Music room #2 is in the making... It was called the Blue Dolphin, but that name may change. It's a separate Building that Barry built with recycled lumber, steel framing, and windows. We are looking for some neon bar lights for the decor. Barry will be building a bar in the future.

Thanks again for the Anniversary wishes...

Dorothy

[roger1955]

Kat- Have you guys looked at the villages yet??
many different types of life style over there..I'm keeping it in the back of my mind for retirement.


Karen

The villages would be like moving from NY to NY. LOL

Kat

[kruz]

Gotcha! LOL!

[judyblu]

Hi Pirates!!!!!

I had a great time with Ginny the last several days. We went to a couple of baseball games, and did some shopping. On Saturday evening, we ordered Chinese take out (because dinner plans were left up to me:() We watched movies and killed a couple of bottles of wine. THEN when I had a real good buzz on; Ginny decides to teach me a new board game that I had never played. It was called "Sorry". I was a very bad student:rolleyes: and the squares on the board kept moving!!
What I did learn was never try to learn a game after drinking wine especially from an instructor that helped you drink the wine:D:)

[dachshunddoglover]

Judy - you would be so funny drunk. That just makes me laugh.

E-Beth

[roger1955]

Hey

The fall dates for 2013 are open any idea where and when the pirates will go next while the prices are still low?

[OGCFreddie]

Judy - you would be so funny drunk. That just makes me laugh.

E-Beth

Unless, of course, she is missing her purse :p

[judyblu]

Hey

The fall dates for 2013 are open any idea where and when the pirates will go next while the prices are still low?

My suggestion would be for you guys to pick a cruise and I am sure Pirates will jump on board with you.

[dachshunddoglover]

I can't believe I'm saying this but I have been looking at some Celebrity sailings in the past couple weeks. For the kids spring break next year they have a Ultimate Southern Caribbean leaving out of Fort Lauderdale on April 5th. that would be perfect for us. It's sad, but I don't think I'm totally exclusive to RCI anymore. That one is on Celebrity Equinox, which some of our pirates say is very nice. I would be willing to go on RCI or Celebrity.

E-Beth

[roger1955]

I can't believe I'm saying this but I have been looking at some Celebrity sailings in the past couple weeks. For the kids spring break next year they have a Ultimate Southern Caribbean leaving out of Fort Lauderdale on April 5th. that would be perfect for us. It's sad, but I don't think I'm totally exclusive to RCI anymore. That one is on Celebrity Equinox, which some of our pirates say is very nice. I would be willing to go on RCI or Celebrity.

E-Beth


great ship! Cabins go fast that sailing has been open over a year.l

[masterbaker]

E-Beth, there has been a group of Pirates sailing Celebrity's southern caribbean itinerary for the past few years. It' a great experience but unfortunately not many of the Pirates can get that kind of time off work. Equinox had a nice group of Pirates aboard this spring. Constellation hosted some of us on previous spring cruises. Personally, I love Celebrity. Rick and I had our first Ultimate Caribbean cruise on Celebrity in 2002 (Millennium). I knew right away that I had found my home away from home. Royal Caribbean does a nice job, but Celebrity IMHO has made us really feel special at sea. If you ever want to have a special Alaska experience, DEFINITELY go Celebrity. ;)

[susibell2]

Morning all! Only a few weeks until our mini meet abd I can't wait to see everyone.
Just off the phone with RCCL and they are Beta testing the new paper luggage tags all this month on certain ships. Freedom is one of them. I imagine it might not be long until they totally switch over like the other cruise lines:(

Steve and I leave next weekend for our Monarch cruise for our anniversary.It'll be a well needed break. I'm still trying to get used to working full time, and we have been so busy.

Have a great day everyone gotta get back to working.

[dachshunddoglover]

Sue -that's great that your company is busy. It seems that a lot of travel agency's go out of business with everyone booking their own stuff on the internet. Sounds like your place is doing a great job!

Ginny - we went on Celebrity Mercury to Alaska but that sailing had a couple problems. Our captain of that sailing got caught by the Coast Gaurd as being drunk before we left so he was tossed off and the second in command was forced into taking over. It made for some strange things happening during the trip. He was afraid to go into the Glacier so we sat there and watched all the other ships go in but not us. It was also right after a nurovirus cruise and everything, and I mean everything smelled of bleach. You had to watch wear you put your arms because there was still bleach on rails and stuff. Just one of those crazy trips. We liked it though and would not be afraid to try again. I'm sure it would be a lot better this time.

Wow - I can't believe that Ultimate sailing has been open a year! Gosh, why can't RCI get their stuff together and open the bokings that far out. Now I'm wondering if we would be able to get a good cabin. Actually, I don't care what cabin we got, as long as we are on a ship somewhere. I'll keep my eye on it.
Works perfectly for the kids spring break. A 10 day trip and they would only miss one day of school. Not bad.

Have a great day.

E-Beth

[Parrotheadtoo]

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/vlb8220/IMG_1470.jpg

Anyone in the mood for a pressed Cuban sandwich with garlic Dijon butter?

Dorothy

[Parrotheadtoo]

Hey

The fall dates for 2013 are open any idea where and when the pirates will go next while the prices are still low?
Ideas?

How about the Jewel of the Seas five and four days that goes to Key West? The Jewel alternates cruises between Grand Cayman and Key West.
Would that be too late in the year?
I don't see any Jewel sailings past April 27th, 2013.

Celebrity's Southern Caribbean is most enjoyable also!

Happy Saturday to all!

Dorothy

[Parrotheadtoo]

Morning all! Only a few weeks until our mini meet abd I can't wait to see everyone.
Just off the phone with RCCL and they are Beta testing the new paper luggage tags all this month on certain ships. Freedom is one of them. I imagine it might not be long until they totally switch over like the other cruise lines:(

Steve and I leave next weekend for our Monarch cruise for our anniversary.It'll be a well needed break. I'm still trying to get used to working full time, and we have been so busy.

Have a great day everyone gotta get back to working.
Thanks for the heads up on Royals beta runs.....

I have already purchased some Cruise Luggage Tag holders from Favors by Serendipity....
I used them for our last cruise... They worked out very well.
http://www.*******************.com/luggage-tags/cruise-luggage-tag-holder.html

Dorothy

[dachshunddoglover]

I would love to go to Key West. Have been trying to get there the last couple years and have not made it yet.

E-Beth

[susibell2]

Steve and I are goingr on the Jewel March 2 For 5 nights, coming back on my birthday. Getting ready for our MN cruise next weekend for our anniversary which is the 10 th. going to Cocoa Beach after work on the 10th.

Dorothy my boss had luggage tag holders made with our company logo to give to our clients since most of the cruise lines have paper tags.

Hope everyone has a safe and fun weekend. Not too LNG till our mini meet.

[Parrotheadtoo]

JAN 05 (http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/cruiseDetails/itineraryAndPricing.do?hasSenior=&hasMilitary=&hasFireandPolice=&cruiseType=CO&state=&packageCode=JW05W029&date=&sailDate=1130105)
JAN 19 (http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/cruiseDetails/itineraryAndPricing.do?hasSenior=&hasMilitary=&hasFireandPolice=&cruiseType=CO&state=&packageCode=JW05W029&date=&sailDate=1130119)
FEB 02 (http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/cruiseDetails/itineraryAndPricing.do?hasSenior=&hasMilitary=&hasFireandPolice=&cruiseType=CO&state=&packageCode=JW05W029&date=&sailDate=1130202)
FEB 16 (http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/cruiseDetails/itineraryAndPricing.do?hasSenior=&hasMilitary=&hasFireandPolice=&cruiseType=CO&state=&packageCode=JW05W029&date=&sailDate=1130216)
MAR 02 (http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/cruiseDetails/itineraryAndPricing.do?hasSenior=&hasMilitary=&hasFireandPolice=&cruiseType=CO&state=&packageCode=JW05W029&date=&sailDate=1130302)
MAR 16 (http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/cruiseDetails/itineraryAndPricing.do?hasSenior=&hasMilitary=&hasFireandPolice=&cruiseType=CO&state=&packageCode=JW05W029&date=&sailDate=1130316)
APR 13 (http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/cruiseDetails/itineraryAndPricing.do?hasSenior=&hasMilitary=&hasFireandPolice=&cruiseType=CO&state=&packageCode=JW05W029&date=&sailDate=1130413)
APR 27 (http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/cruiseDetails/itineraryAndPricing.do?hasSenior=&hasMilitary=&hasFireandPolice=&cruiseType=CO&state=&packageCode=JW05W029&date=&sailDate=1130427)


Ports of Call:

Tampa, Florida; Key West, Florida; Cozumel, Mexico; Tampa, Florida



The last Key West cruise on the Jewel is set for April 27th, 2013...
There are no Tampa Jewel cruises listed after that date.


Is the Jewel going to return to Tampa in the fall of 2013? If so, does anyone know when the dates are expected to come out?



Is Royal shuffling the ships around again?



Dorothy

[INeedAShot]

We booked the 5/19/13 Summit to Bermuda this week. My father and his wife will be joining us! Any pirates interested in coming along?

[Parrotheadtoo]

We booked the 5/19/13 Summit to Bermuda this week. My father and his wife will be joining us! Any pirates interested in coming along?
Ahoy Joe...
Tha'ts such good news that your dad will be joining you on the Summit...

We will have to pass on this offer, as we will be sailing on the Eclipse for the 14 nights Southern Caribbean sailing... We are sailing with four other pirates!

Would you be interested in sailing with six pirates? Two other pirates are waiting for a "Roy Rate"......

Happy Hump Day!

Dorothy

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Joe...

Is there any good flying deals from Colo to Orlando?
T' pirate meet starts on Thursday, May 17th to Sunday, May 20th...
We are meeting at the Parc Corniche Condominium Suite hotel again in Orlando...

http://parccorniche.com/?ppc=AdWords&gclid=CI-qj4CC9K8CFQS0nQodPnHgUg

Happy Hump Day....
Dorothy

[INeedAShot]

Ahoy Joe...

Is there any good flying deals from Colo to Orlando?
T' pirate meet starts on Thursday, May 17th to Sunday, May 20th...
We are meeting at the Parc Corniche Condominium Suite hotel again in Orlando...

http://parccorniche.com/?ppc=AdWords&gclid=CI-qj4CC9K8CFQS0nQodPnHgUg

Happy Hump Day....
Dorothy



Ouch $600.pp

[masterbaker]

We booked the 5/19/13 Summit to Bermuda this week. My father and his wife will be joining us! Any pirates interested in coming along?

Wish we could join you. I'm sure you will enjoy Bermuda! Congrats on your new booking.

[masterbaker]

Speaking of new bookings. We have a new one too. :D I doubt if any of the Pirates can join us on this adventure, but we know how to have fun even without you guys. :p

[INeedAShot]

Happy Mothers Day!!

[roger1955]

Happy Mothers Day!!


Thank you and to Donna also and all the other mothers on the thread. Hope you all had a wonderful day.

Kat

[Smilinheart]

Speaking of new bookings. We have a new one too. :D I doubt if any of the Pirates can join us on this adventure, but we know how to have fun even without you guys. :p

We will miss your sailing by a few months...we sail on Vision for 11 nts 2/25/13. Our first time on this ship but I hear good things :)

[roger1955]

We are booked on Princess for the 12 day British Isles cruise Aug 16 2013 RT from London. Any one want to come along?

Kat & Rog

[Spellbinder]

We are booked on Princess for the 12 day British Isles cruise Aug 16 2013 RT from London. Any one want to come along?

Kat & Rog

Nice itinerary. Enjoy. :)

[Parrotheadtoo]

I would love to go to Key West. Have been trying to get there the last couple years and have not made it yet.

E-Beth
Ahoy E-Beth and Mateys....

Royal Caribbean is to swap ships in Tampa that includes Key West in their itinerary....

The Brilliance of the Seas will follow Jewel's itinerary with the 4 or 5 days cruise alternating Key west with Grand Cayman...
Is a pirate cruise in the future feasible from Tampa?


http://cruiseradio.net/royal-caribbean-to-swap-ships-in-tampa-in-2013/

Happy Hump Day to all!...

Dorothy

[judyblu]

Ahoy E-Beth and Mateys....

Royal Caribbean is to swap ships in Tampa that includes Key West in their itinerary....

The Brilliance of the Seas will follow Jewel's itinerary with the 4 or 5 days cruise alternating Key west with Grand Cayman...
Is a pirate cruise in the future feasible from Tampa?


http://cruiseradio.net/royal-caribbean-to-swap-ships-in-tampa-in-2013/

Happy Hump Day to all!...

Dorothy


Count us in for a Key West itin. We have not been on Brilliance before so this would be a very new experience.

[ck_razor]

Count us in for a Key West itin. We have not been on Brilliance before so this would be a very new experience.
I would love a Key West itin, also. It's just too darn difficult to plan very much right now.

BTW--------------we have TOOOOOO many threads going for me to keep up with. Is anybody else having this problem? just saying.............

[judyblu]

I would love a Key West itin, also. It's just too darn difficult to plan very much right now.

BTW--------------we have TOOOOOO many threads going for me to keep up with. Is anybody else having this problem? just saying.............

This is just my opinion, so I hope no one snaps at me for saying this.....but I think this is the place for Pirates to catch up and stay in touch with other Pirates. There are a lot of Pirates that will not be cruising Freedom in September nor are they on FB. I think this is a great place to "meet" and stay in touch. just saying........

[ck_razor]

This is just my opinion, so I hope no one snaps at me for saying this.....but I think this is the place for Pirates to catch up and stay in touch with other Pirates. There are a lot of Pirates that will not be cruising Freedom in September nor are they on FB. I think this is a great place to "meet" and stay in touch. just saying........
Now who in the world would snap at you!!!:rolleyes: I like this idea, I just keep forgetting to check in. I will try to do better. I do have FB, but afraid I don't even get there much any longer. For some reason my computer at work won't let me and I have to be at someone else's desk to use.

Has Roy gotten back home? Please be sure to tell all the Pirates at the mini-meet to have a BM for me!!!! Miss ya.

[judyblu]

Celene....yes, Roy came home Sunday. He came home to a very dirty house. Now it is very clean. I love having him home. LOL.
I did cook last night and burnt my left arm when I dropped the pasta into the boiling water. I NEED to stay out of the kitchen:eek:;)

[masterbaker]

BTW--------------we have TOOOOOO many threads going for me to keep up with. Is anybody else having this problem? just saying.............

This is just my opinion, so I hope no one snaps at me for saying this.....but I think this is the place for Pirates to catch up and stay in touch with other Pirates. There are a lot of Pirates that will not be cruising Freedom in September nor are they on FB. I think this is a great place to "meet" and stay in touch. just saying........


Agree and Agree with both of the above. Think about it this way, we have a history that lends itself to playful banter. Simply put, most newbies just don't "get it". It eventually leads to them dropping off M&M threads or limiting their posts because they don't feel the "love" yet. ;):p Face it, it takes a strong personality to stick around long enough to understand the bond we have and be able to forgive and forget how we sometimes are offensive to each other, even if it is in jest. Go back in history and really think about past M&M threads, comments made by "newbies" about how they don't want to wade through pages of our crap to actually find information sharing about the actual cruise. Then when they ask a question about something cruise related they are often told.... "we already discussed that on page XXX post YYY". Basically what i'm trying to say is that we are often rude when we dominate a M&M thread with banter. I was under the impression that was the reason this thread was started. JMHO

[ck_razor]

Celene....yes, Roy came home Sunday. He came home to a very dirty house. Now it is very clean. I love having him home. LOL.
I did cook last night and burnt my left arm when I dropped the pasta into the boiling water. I NEED to stay out of the kitchen
Judy - Stay out of the kitchen!!! :D
Agree and Agree with both of the above. Think about it this way, we have a history that lends itself to playful banter. Simply put, most newbies just don't "get it". It eventually leads to them dropping off M&M threads or limiting their posts because they don't feel the "love" yet. Face it, it takes a strong personality to stick around long enough to understand the bond we have and be able to forgive and forget how we sometimes are offensive to each other, even if it is in jest. Go back in history and really think about past M&M threads, comments made by "newbies" about how they don't want to wade through pages of our crap to actually find information sharing about the actual cruise. Then when they ask a question about something cruise related they are often told.... "we already discussed that on page XXX post YYY". Basically what i'm trying to say is that we are often rude when we dominate a M&M thread with banter. I was under the impression that was the reason this thread was started. JMHO
Does anybody have a clue what Ginny's talking about???!!! :p:Djust saying...........!!! (LOL!!!)

[darozier101]

Yes I agree with Judy about this site---just easy for everyone to check in without having to go to every roll call-------and yes I understood exactly what Ginny was trying to say. This is a very ecclectic and diverse group. Which is one of the reasons I like it so much. It's also a very caring and supportive group (like a family) that I love to cruise with.

I miss you all and look forward to seeing you soon!!

AAArrrggghhhh!!!!

[INeedAShot]

[I][SIZE=3]Does anybody have a clue what Ginny's talking about???!!! :p:Djust saying...........!!! (LOL!!!)

Go back to page 14, post 1676 of the mariner OTS 2008 roll call....it is plain as day! :D

[LindaMae]

I think once a cruiser you will always want to stay in touch with other cruisers. Have never met any of you....but the love of meeting others plus the sea gets cruisers every time!!

Going to Phoenix (110) tomorrow for pre-school graduation. Just got to love them and show you care! :):)

Thank you all for letting us come along with thread...you are all wonderful!! :D



Linda Mae

[masterbaker]

Go back to page 14, post 1676 of the mariner OTS 2008 roll call....it is plain as day! :D

Now get your a$$ over here and clean the tea off my monitor. :p

[judyblu]

Now get your a$$ over here and clean the tea off my monitor. :p

Lesson learned....never be on a Pirate thread without paper towels close by;):D

[OGCFreddie]

I agree that this should be the main thread that we should use when we wish to just stay in touch with each other. Heck...that's why I had the thread developed in the first place. There is actually a complete thread called "The Pirates of Paradise" which is set up just as if it were its own subject such as "Royal Caribbean Threads" and this thread (Welcome to your new home) is actually a sub-thread of that main one. Same goes with the mini-meet thread. It is a sub-thread of "The Pirates of Paradise". That way, if there are any other trips or events that really don't fit into the sub-thread which is going on, a new thread can always be created be anyone under the main thread of "The Pirates of Paradise". have I confused you yet?

I also totally understand Ginny's statement. In past threads, we have always tried to welcome other people (one reason I always try to do a personal welcome and make them realize that they are now officially pirates). But people do start to feel left out when there are 3 or 4 pages of posts that have nothing to do with the cruise that the thread has been formed from but instead about a different cruise that 4 or 6 people are taking on their own. I have to admit that even I have felt left out sometimes when the thread seems to have been turned over to a small group doing something else instead of posts about the thread's particular cruise.

That's not to say that we can't mention other things because that is simply human nature. But we can try to make the others feel more like part of the thread on the main roll calls rather than intruders in our personal thread.

JMHO of course. Have a good one, all!!!!

[susibell2]

I hope all the Pirates at the mini meet this weekend have a great time. We had to cancel our reservations:(. My son was supposed to go to my daughters house for the weekend but she had to go to Tennesse this week. Her fiance's grandfather passed away. So now we are stuck at home.We will miss all of the good times and catching up.

[judyblu]

Sue....Roy and I had the pool toys in the car and the suitcase packed and ready to go when life threw us a curve and we had to cancel the week-end trip to Orlando. I sure hope the Pirates are drinking for us:cool:

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys...

It's a beautiful sunny breezy day at the Parc...

Karen and Steve are expected today...

Breakfast is over, and we are contemplating the next Mini Pirate meet...

We are brainstorming some mini pirate dates....

Roger has Sun, Mon, and Tues off... We are suggesting a Sat through Tues three nights at the Parc. This way those who work or those who are retired can visit.

Potential Dates:

1. Sat, Aug 11th to Tues, Aug 14th.

2. Sat, Aug 18th to Tues, Aug 21st.


Potential Pirate cruise in Nov, 2013?...

Brilliance out of Tampa & Key West?

Brilliance possible dates? Single or B2B cruise?

1. Nov 18th, Mon.....5 nights....Key West & Cozumel.
1A. Nov 23rd, Sat......4 nights....G. Cayman & Cozumel

2. Nov 14th, Thurs...4 nights.... Cozumel
2A. Nov 18th, Mon.....5 nights.....Key West & Cozumel

The earliest Key West date is Nov 18th, 2013 cruise.
I am throwing out these possible dates to see what you all think... Any suggestions?

Dorothy

[Parrotheadtoo]

Sue....Roy and I had the pool toys in the car and the suitcase packed and ready to go when life threw us a curve and we had to cancel the week-end trip to Orlando. I sure hope the Pirates are drinking for us:cool:
How did you know what we are doing?

Miss all who could not make this mini meet!...

The pool loungers have been reserved!..The chair hogs are out by the pool!

Dorothy

[roger1955]

hi all

had a great time at the mini meet. those who could not make it were missed. looking forward to the next one.

kat

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys....

We had a great time at the Parc. The three nights went by quickly. We had the pool to ourselves during the day, as the condo residents were visiting the Disney parks, etc....

We miss a few pirates who had to cancel out at the last minute. We hope that more can attend next time.

Looking forward to the next mini meet.

Dorothy

[Parrotheadtoo]

Potential Pirate cruise in Nov, 2013?...

Brilliance out of Tampa & Key West?

Brilliance possible dates? Single or B2B cruise?

1. Nov 18th, Mon.....5 nights....Key West & Cozumel.
1A. Nov 23rd, Sat......4 nights....G. Cayman & Cozumel

2. Nov 14th, Thurs...4 nights.... Cozumel
2A. Nov 18th, Mon.....5 nights.....Key West & Cozumel

The earliest Key West date is Nov 18th, 2013 cruise.
I am throwing out these possible dates to see what you all think... Any suggestions?

Royal Caribbean is upgrading many ships including the Brilliance of the Seas. The tentative upgrade date is May, 2013...
If we select the Brilliance, we will be sailing with the new upgrades in Nov, 2013.
See the link below for more upgrade details..

http://cruiseradio.net/royal-caribbeans-royal-advantage-upgrade-schedule/


Dorothy

[susibell2]

So the sailings for the Enchantment are posted. I say it would be a great mini meet.:D

[Parrotheadtoo]

So the sailings for the Enchantment are posted. I say it would be a great mini meet.:D
Ahoy Susibell2....

Yes, the Enchantment does sound like a great idea for a mini meet!

Happy Hump Day to all!...

Dorothy

[kruz]

I keep forgetting about this page too Cel..but wil try to bring it forward more often!

Hope everyone has an excellent weekend. I have decided to give myself Monday off..not really caring what the consequences will bring...just know i am more in need of an extended weekend than i am in need of $$..after all, $$ can't buy happiness but a long weekend sure can!!

[judyblu]

Karen....Enjoy your Monday off. You deserve it.

[roger1955]

Is there an Aug mini meet thread started yet?

kat

[OGCFreddie]

Is there an Aug mini meet thread started yet?

kat

Not that I am aware of.

[smoke1951]

I LOVE the t-shirt design for the Freedom!

[judyblu]

Is there an Aug mini meet thread started yet?

kat

Why can't we use the same thread that was used for the May meet?

[roger1955]

Why can't we use the same thread that was used for the May meet?


not saying we can't. just that a new thread was started after each of the other mini meets.

kat

[judyblu]

not saying we can't. just that a new thread was started after each of the other mini meets.

kat

You know me, I will go along with what ever the majority decides;)

[masterbaker]

Just a quick "hello" here. I can't add anything to the mini meet conversation other than I really like the idea of a cruise meet. At least by May Rick and I will have our lives back and be able to plan things again. Looking forward to Enchantment in PC, that's for sure. Monarch is nice but Enchantment has a LOT more to offer IMHO.

I also like the idea of Brilliance out of Tampa for fall of 2013. Those of us that have time to make it a longer trip can BTB and those that can't get as much time off can sail whichever sailing best fits their schedule. It's been a while since we have been to Key West or Grand Cayman. I'd be in for doing a BTB that had those ports included. Just Cozumel isn't as interesting but we will see how others here vote.

Miss you all.....

[kruz]

FINALLY!! I have this page marked in the right place! LOL!
Thanks Judy, we can all use and extended weekend now and again!
I hope by 2013 I can go on a long cruise, however in November I will need to find a fill in sailing partner as Steve is a Great White Hunter and will be traveling to Wyoming for Elk while we are sailing!!

Just right now I am soooo super excited about one entire whole week of a cruise come September!
I'm thinking time will fly, next weekend Steve and I celebrate a year together as "more than just friends " :D The following weekend is an 80th Birthday party for my Dad..have family coming in and can't wait! Fathers Day after that, a trip to NY the following weekend and then nothing more planned as of now until August mini meet!

[judyblu]

I love the idea of May 2013 on Enchantment as a mini-meet!!!!

Karen...you have a super busy summer in the works. Time will fly by for September cruise.

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys...

May, 2013 for an Enchantment mini meet?
Sounds good to us, but we need to research further to make sure its doable.....
Has anyone looked at some dates for May, 2013 yet?

The Brilliance of the Seas sailing Nov 18th, 2013 (Key West & Cozumel) is now open for bookings ... Right now, the rates are less than the other Brilliance sailings on the Grand Cayman cruise out of Tampa.
An inside is three forty nine, an outside is four forty nine, and a balcony is five forty nine...

Any suggestions as to which sailings could be designated as 2013 pirate sailing?

Brilliance out of Tampa possible dates:

Nov 14, 2013 4 nights & Nov 18, 2013 5 nights
or
Nov 18th, 2013 5 nights & Nov 23, 2013 4 nights

These are only possible pirate sailing dates...
There are some that will not be able to make a B2B, but might be able to make one of the two.

Does anyone see anything else for next years pirate cruise?


Karen: It sounds like your plate is full... full of fun that is! ;) Wishing you a happy one year anniversary!

The men are listening to some old cassettes tapes that were recorded anywhere as far back as 30 years or so.
I guess it dates some of us using the old fashion music equipment. We hope to transfer some music to CD's in the future. .. I have disappeared from the music room for a break, and find myself snuggled in a lounge chair with the laptop checking on the rates again!...
What a life! :eek:... no, it's midnight snack time!

smoke1951: I keep thinking we have a new pirate amongst us when I see this screen name...
We are watching the storms that are brewing on the Atlantic coast... Stay dry, and be safe!

Wishing all a good Sunday!....

Dorothy

[judyblu]

We are booked on the Brilliance for Nov. 18 with Key West as part of the itinerary. Yeah!!!! Prices are good right now but I am sure they will increase as early as mid-week.

[roger1955]

We are booked on the Brilliance for Nov. 18 with Key West as part of the itinerary. Yeah!!!! Prices are good right now but I am sure they will increase as early as mid-week.


We are booked also. We booked Nov 23 too.

Right now Roger & I are sitting in the waiting room of Stony Brook Hospital. My brother picked up such a bad case of posion ivy that his arms and hands are so swollen that his skin is splitting open when he bends his wrists or fingers.

Kat

[judyblu]

We are booked also. We booked Nov 23 too.

Right now Roger & I are sitting in the waiting room of Stony Brook Hospital. My brother picked up such a bad case of posion ivy that his arms and hands are so swollen that his skin is splitting open when he bends his wrists or fingers.

Kat

Kat.......Our prayers are with your brother and all your family.

[Parrotheadtoo]

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss108/dougandbrenda/On%20Board%20the%20Ship/DockedatPorlarmo2.jpg

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff339/CarolandBob_photos/cruise%20ships/brillancwdesktop2.jpg

Anyone Interested?

[Parrotheadtoo]

We are booked also. We booked Nov 23 too.

Right now Roger & I are sitting in the waiting room of Stony Brook Hospital. My brother picked up such a bad case of poison ivy that his arms and hands are so swollen that his skin is splitting open when he bends his wrists or fingers.

Kat
Ahoy Roger & Kat...
Wow... that poison ivy can do a number on you...
You can get the ivy resin from your clothes or animals also...

Your brother may benefit from a hyperbaric chamber treatment. Not all doctors are in agreement for this treatment or it may not be covered by insurance.
The 100% oxygen speeds up the healing time.

We are thinking of you. We will keep your brother in our prayers that his suffering is short lived!..

Dorothy

[JimShockz]

We are booked on the Brilliance for Nov. 18 with Key West as part of the itinerary. Yeah!!!! Prices are good right now but I am sure they will increase as early as mid-week.

It pays to book early.:)

-JS

[masterbaker]

Ouch Kat! That sounds awful. Hope the Dr.'s can make him feel better. :eek:

Like I said before, it's been a while since we've been to Key West so that sounds good. We also like Grand Cayman and Cozumel is ok. I'm sure prices will increase, but that won't get us to deposit on cruises that far in advance anymore. I think the prices will come back in line after final payments are due. Right now we have other priorities with our dollars and deposits on cruises a year and a half away that don't sell that well are not high on the list. :p Hopefully history repeats itself. We got great last minute rates (and a center hump balcony BTB) on Radiance and Jewel out of Tampa the past two years. I'll just pretend that we've booked and share in the planning until then. Meanwhile, Rick and I have a lot to plan for this years cruises. ;)

[masterbaker]

Just to add a little info to my above post...

Jewel's prices for our E-1 center hump balcony ended up being 359pp and 349pp before any discounts, taxes ect. (5 night and 4 night BTB), Big price drops happened within the final 30 days prior to sailing.

Radiance the year before (5 nights) ended up being 239pp before discounts, taxes ect. booked two weeks prior to sailing.

These are actual rates from my invoices. These sailings do not historically sell well. Be aware. The prices we sailed in balcony staterooms are the prices currently being quoted for insides on Brilliance, the sister to both these ships. I know you all like to plan ahead but keep this in mind.

[judyblu]

Ginny......I understand what you are saying. That is why we will be doing a B2B but we will wait until the last minute to book Nov. 23. I am aware that we will not get the same cabin as the week of Nov.18 but Roy has promised HE will do the cabin change over. LOL

[Parrotheadtoo]

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm230/gumboisland/Key%20West/m_9fdb3c411f0cca50bb21556121144d1b.jpg

[Parrotheadtoo]

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h93/Doomtress/Key%20West/IMG_1224.jpg