Welcome to your NEW home !

[Help@]

Here's a brand new forum opened up just for you. Feel free to start new threads about any topic that comes to mind.

Have fun,

[OGCFreddie]

Okay, my Pirate friends. Here is a new forum just for the Cruising Pirates and, of course, anyone else who would like to chime in. To give a little history, a large group of people met on the Mariner of the Seas back in September of 2007. Since then we have always tried to cruise together at least once a year. We have been on Mariner again, Freedom, Radiance, Dream, Monarch, and many, many other mini-cruises and mini-reunions. Instead of having to search out the current thread, I figured it would be much easier to also have a thread just for our friends.

Of course...over the years the Pirate group has grown bigger and bigger, but as we always say. The more the merrier.

Have fun posting and welcome to our very own thread!!!! Argh, Matey! Thar be Pirates aboard!!!

[kruz]

COOL....great job..great idea!!! Love it!

[INeedAShot]

Right on! Good job Freddie!

[GSkibs]

Awesome! Now just have to remember where this one is! Lol!

[roger1955]

Awesome! Now just have to remember where this one is! Lol!


greg if you post you you won't have to remember.

thanks freddie another great idea

kat

[1cruisedoggie]

This is great!!!! Always thought we should do this, one central location, for our entire pirate nation to keep in touch with each other. Thanks Freddie,,,

[Spellbinder]

Thanks Fred.

[Parrotheadtoo]

Bon Voyage Kat, Roger, Freddie, Karen, and of course John!

We weary pirates are coming home tomorrow. We are missing the grandkids now!......
December promotion is giving out decent magnet backed Crown & Anchor pins similiar to your Diamond pin size. We also received two luggage straps that are very nice....
We had a great time as usual with some pirates, but its time to come back to reality and hit the scales again! lol

Arrrgh
Dorothy

[ck_razor]

Great Job Freddie!~ Bon Voyage you lucky pirates that are boarding today!

[judyblu]

Freddie...this is a great idea....as always you are the best. I do hope you have a wonderful time on Monarch.

We surprised the Pirates sailing on Jewel and jumped aboard on Dec. 5 as a surprise to everyone. We had a great time cruising with Pirates as we always do.
Roy and I have decided to forget the plan to buy a beach condo and cruise with Pirates and other cruise pals whenever we can. We love to cruise and being with friends makes it soooooo much more fun.

Hugs to all of you.

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys...
We are back... We had a great time on the Jewel of the Seas!... We were surprised by some pirates sailing at the last minute. (Judy & Roy).

Kat & Roger are onboard the Serenade of the Seas today out of San Juan. They are sailing for 7 nights. There is a young lady who is a musician working on the ship who use to attend Kat's church. She is alone for Christmas on the ship, so Kat & Roger will be bringing Christmas gifts and cheer to her.

David & Nancy made it home safely this afternoon.
It's five o'clock and there is no Diamond lounge in sight!

Happy Saturday to all!
Dorothy

[masterbaker]

Thanks Freddie!

We are home from sailing Jewel. What a great suprise for us to find out that we would have Judy, Roy, David, Nancy, Dorothy and Barry join us for the 12/5 sailing of our BTB. :D Had a great time!!!!

Welcome home Freddie and Cindy!!!

[Parrotheadtoo]

Welcome home Monarch cruisers to a not so sunny Florida Morning........

Happy Monday to all!

Dorothy

[OGCFreddie]

Well...home from another wonderful time! It was so good to see Cindy and Carol was VERY surprised when I introduced her to "John".

Now I'm at my desk and working. What a major buzz kill!

Here's a shot of Cindy, Karen, her friend Debbie and I as we were leaving the ship in Nassau. Just thought I'd share. Talk to ya'll later!!!!

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/3709/2858296770097987311S600x600Q85.jpg

[kruz]

We had a blast on this cruise as well..We( Cindy, Freddie, Debbie and Myself) took the #10A jitney ( instead of the #10) by accident but we got a tour of the interior of the island!
$1.25 each way...

Still we wound up at the Daquari Shack..GREAT Daquari's...and we ran into Sharonoftheseas and her husband Gary!! There is an outdoor market there as well so we took some time to browse.
We then ALL decided to head to the Fish Fry...Well...there are a couple streets and most all the restaurants there are called..you guessed it...the Fish Fry! We found one that allowed us to sit upstairs on the back deck overlooking the inlet where Conchs were being fished out for our lunch!
After being satisfied with some Conch Fritters and Kalik beers all but Deb and I took a jitney back over to the ship area.She and I decided to walk back along the waters edge. Hearing alot of commotion in an adjoining park I asked a police officer what was going on and I was informed that it was the beginning of Junkaroo...the island Festival... a very exciting time for the Bahamians! The officer told me should plan to attend next time we visited Nassau! As we continued our walk back to the direction of the ship
we stumbled upon an outdoor bar/rest called Tiki Bikini...We orded a couple iced cold beer and we lead to the VIP sitting area! What a great little find this place was! As darkness was approaching we headed back to the ship..only to find the sidewalks roll up at dark...This was a very easy walk so don't be intimidated by it.

Cocoa Cay on day #2- Took the tender over and who was on the same tender but Sharonoftheseas and her husband! I guess it was destiny for us all to share this vacation together...Let me just say this..I don't remember when I have laughed so hard!!
There was a Captains Party for D+ on the beach from noon-1pm..however the Captain was a no show! Still had a fun time..heck free champagne..can't complain!
The weather couldn't have been better and the color of the water was spectacular changing from different huges of blue from minute to minute!

Aside from the usual forever wait to get off the ship everything was flawless! Great weekend...I hope to cruise with you guys again...SOON!!!!

[SharonoftheSeas]

Well...home from another wonderful time! It was so good to see Cindy and Carol was VERY surprised when I introduced her to "John".

Now I'm at my desk and working. What a major buzz kill!

Here's a shot of Cindy, Karen, her friend Debbie and I as we were leaving the ship in Nassau. Just thought I'd share. Talk to ya'll later!!!!

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/3709/2858296770097987311S600x600Q85.jpg

Freddie, Karen, Cindy and Debbie, What a great picture!! Sure enjoyed spending time with you guys! Hope we cruise together again soon!

[judyblu]

Karen.....sounds like you had a great time packed into a long week-end.I sure hope we can all be on a cruise together during the new year.

I guess all the old Pirates have not got the word of this new thread. Everyone must be very busy with Christmas coming up in a very short time. As for me, I hope to get inside the house decorated today. The outside was done before we left on the Jewel.

Everyone have a great day.

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys....
Wow, what a great picture of some weekend pirates...
That's a picture for the pirate scrapbook, if there is such a thing!

Some of the pirates admired my beaded sandals on our last cruise, and I promised to get the web site link to them. Here it is......
http://www.grandcosandals.com/

Happy Tuesday!
Dorothy

[Parrotheadtoo]

[quote=judyblu;31615015]
I guess all the old Pirates have not got the word of this new thread. Everyone must be very busy with Christmas coming up in a very short time. As for me, I hope to get inside the house decorated today. The outside was done before we left on the Jewel.

Ahoy Judy....
Do you mean the swashbucklin' pirates? I think they may still be trying to get their land bearings.

Our back up Xmas tree (3 ft) cover was removed, and the tree is out, but it needs its ornaments fluffed up!
It doesn't seen like the holidays as its not cold and there is no snow on the ground. Nah, I rather enjoy the Florida sunshine, and a picnic at lakeside!

Happy Tuesday to all.

[judyblu]

Thanks, Dot, for the sandal website. I will take the Florida weather for Christmas anytime. I have been in Christmas cold, sleet, and snow. This is so much better;):D
Christmas trees are up and decorated now to work on Christmas cards. I should have done all this before leaving town:eek:
Maybe next year I will get it right!!

[OGCFreddie]

Freddie, Karen, Cindy and Debbie, What a great picture!! Sure enjoyed spending time with you guys! Hope we cruise together again soon!

I hope so too. We had a great time with ya'll. If you are Facebook people, just search for OGCFreddie. Or...you can email me at FredB at Onesolutionfl dot com.

Talk to ya soon!!!!

[INeedAShot]

A new American ambassador was being entertained by an African diplomat.
They'd spent the day discussing what the country had received from the
Russians before the new government kicked them out. "The Russians built
us a power plant, a highway, and an airport. Plus, we learned to drink
vodka and play Russian roulette."

The American frowned. "Russian roulette's not a very nice game." The
diplomat smiled. "That's why we developed African roulette. If you
want to have good relations with our country, you'll have to play.
"I'll show you how."

He pushed a buzzer, and a moment later, six magnificently built, nude
women were ushered in. "You can choose any one of those women to give
you oral sex," he told the American.

"That's great," the ambassador said, "but it doesn't seem much like
Russian roulette."

"Oh, it is. One of them is a cannibal."

[Parrotheadtoo]

Welcome home Kat and Roger....
Hope your cruise was a smooth one!
Good luck with the house hunting.

Where is everyone this fine Saturday Eve?

Happy Saturday to all...

Dorothy

[judyblu]

Kat & Roger...Welcome home. Now don't unpack....it is time to head to Florida for some house hunting. Oh, don't forget to celebrate Christmas;):)

[judyblu]

Good Morning to all Pirates. I hope everyone is having a great Monday. I am finished with Christmas shopping; now I wait for the after Christmas sales. I am looking for a new 4ft Christmas tree pre-lite. My little one for the "man cave" is up and decorated but the lights are not working. Anyone that knows me, knows I love Christmas lights of all kinds.

Have a great Monday and a terrific week to all.

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys
It's been seven days since someone posted on the Pirates of Paradise.....Whats up?

No time for xmas shopping here, as the grandkids are spending their xmas vacation here. They surely keep you on your toes!

Anyone else interested in the Equinox sailing April 6, 2012?

[Parrotheadtoo]

Kat & Roger...Welcome home. Now don't unpack....it is time to head to Florida for some house hunting. Oh, don't forget to celebrate Christmas;):)
Kat and Roger will be driving down the day after Christmas. I am sure her mom is thrilled that she will be home for Christmas.

I love those after Christmas sales. What, the bat cave has twinkle lights? Oops, I mean the man cave.

[judyblu]

Ahoy Mateys
It's been seven days since someone posted on the Pirates of Paradise.....Whats up?

No time for xmas shopping here, as the grandkids are spending their xmas vacation here. They surely keep you on your toes!

Anyone else interested in the Equinox sailing April 6, 2012?


What am I Ms. Dorothy.....chopped liver!!!!!!:confused:...I posted YESTERDAY;):D

[masterbaker]

I'm passing this on because it worked for me today. A doctor on TV said in order for us to have inner peace
we should always finish things we start and we all could use more calm in our lives. I looked around my house
to find things I'd started & hadn't finished, so I finished off a bottle of Merlot, a bottle of Chardonnay,
a bodle of Baileys, a butle of wum, tha mainder of Valiuminun prscriptuns, an a box a chocletz.

Yu haf no idr how fablus I feel rite now.Sned this to all who need inner piss. An telum u luvum.

[judyblu]

Ginny....you are so very funny.
I am now going to look around for things I need to finish. LOL

[susibell2]

I just found this thread. Steve didn't tell me about it. He has lot's of other things on his mind lately. We had to take his dad tothe hospital on the 11th because he was yellow from head to toe. A few days later he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Because of his age,97, and his COPD they aren't doing any treatment. He doesn't want any treatment anyhow. They moved him to a rehab center for now then he will be going to Hospice. Steve visits him 2 times a day plus working so he has been very busy. He is holding up better than expected. So if were not on here very often you know why.

We wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season.

[roger1955]

I just found this thread. Steve didn't tell me about it. He has lot's of other things on his mind lately. We had to take his dad tothe hospital on the 11th because he was yellow from head to toe. A few days later he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Because of his age,97, and his COPD they aren't doing any treatment. He doesn't want any treatment anyhow. They moved him to a rehab center for now then he will be going to Hospice. Steve visits him 2 times a day plus working so he has been very busy. He is holding up better than expected. So if were not on here very often you know why.

We wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season.


Our prayers are with you Sue & Steve.


Thanks for the welcome back.

Our plans have changed, we will not be making our house hunting trip until sometime in Feb.

I am having some tests done next week.

Everyone have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Kat & Rog

[Parrotheadtoo]

What am I Ms. Dorothy.....chopped liver!!!!!!:confused:...I posted YESTERDAY;):D
Ahoy Ms liver, or is it Ms Chopped Liver...
Yes, you did post yesterday... I must have been on the wrong roll call! Maybe it was Cruise Critics quacky delay in posting?
Sorry..... Thanks for keeping me straight!

Only four more days until Christmas according to the grandkids!

Prayers go out to Sue and Steve during these difficult times with dad.

Kat: We will be thinking of you next week during your tests.

Merry Christmas.....

[judyblu]

Kat...prayers are coming your way. I hope all the tests turn out the way you want them too.

Sue & Steve....You are in my thoughts and prayers also. Dad, too.

[INeedAShot]

Both Donna and myself want to wish all the Pirates A Merry Christmas & a healthy and prosperous new year. May God bless all of you!

[1cruisedoggie]

MERRY CRISTMAS PIRATES !!!! Sue & I hope you all have a great day!!!

[judyblu]

I hope Santa was good to all my Pirate friends this year;)
I hope all of us have good health and fortune in the new year. Bless us all!!

[roger1955]

Hope all our pirate buddies had a great Christmas.

And we wish you all an even better New Year.

Did Christmas bring you all everything you were hoping for?

It did for Roger, he got a full time job.

Stay well and we will talk to you all soon.

Kat

[judyblu]

Kat...I am so very happy about Roger finding a job. Now if your test results will give you a treatment plan that results in good health the new year will be a great year ahead for you both.

[OGCFreddie]

Hello, my pirate family! I hope that each of you had a great holiday and that all of your hopes and wishes for the holiday season came true! Congratulations, Roger, on the new job. Now they just have to work around your cruising schedule - LOL. Glad you had good news!

My sister and nephew came by for Christmas lunch and we had a great time. I, of course, did the cooking, decorations and planning (and then the clean-up), but it was a really wonderful day.

We have been so swamped at work that I haven't had much of an opportunity to get online and play. No complaints, though. Because of business being so good that resulted in a nice little bonus so no complaints from me.

I hope to post more often soon. Take care, friends, and have a terrific week!!!

[ck_razor]

Kat...prayers are coming your way. I hope all the tests turn out the way you want them too.

Sue & Steve....You are in my thoughts and prayers also. Dad, too.

Ditto, Ditto, Ditto. Plus, CONGRATS to ROG!!!

[INeedAShot]

Hope all our pirate buddies had a great Christmas.

And we wish you all an even better New Year.

Did Christmas bring you all everything you were hoping for?

It did for Roger, he got a full time job.

Stay well and we will talk to you all soon.

Kat

Congrads!!!!!!

[GSkibs]

Congratulations Roger on the job. I hope everyone had a great holiday. Unfortunately all of us have been sick for the past week, including Christmas. Hopefully we are on the backside of that. Take care all!

[roger1955]

Back from my tests.

Results.........I have an ulcer.

Should get better soon with Roger having a job now things should be a little less stressful.

Kat

[ck_razor]

happy birthday joe!!!!!

[ck_razor]

Results.........I have an ulcer.

Kat

Now why does that not surprise me? With everything y'all have had to deal with in 2011. Here's to a much better 2012 for your family.

Greg, sure hope y'all get to feeling better and better. Bless your hearts.

Seems like everyone is getting the "bug" earlier and earlier this year. Oops, wait a sec...this is the end of "this " year isn't it. Well, hopefully no-one will get sick in 2012!

HAPPY NEW YEAR PIRATES!!!

[masterbaker]

Hope you all had a nice Christmas. It was a busy one for us here with lots of family members visiting. It got a little crazy with the house so full of people but we had fun.

Congrats Rog on the new job! I guess this means you won't be moving to FL soon.

Kat, how in the world did you get an ulcer? :rolleyes: :p Seriously though.... hope you are feeling better very soon.

Greg... hope you guys are feeling better by now too.

HB JOE!!! :eek: I bet that was a lot of candles. Did you need the fire department to help blow out the cake? :D

Best wishes to you all for a Happy New Year. May 2012 be the best year yet for all of us!!!

[roger1955]

Happy Birthday Joe!!!!


Plans are still on for moving south...will just be able to pay the bills while we are looking.

Kat

[OGCFreddie]

Hope you all had a nice Christmas. It was a busy one for us here with lots of family members visiting. It got a little crazy with the house so full of people but we had fun.

Congrats Rog on the new job! I guess this means you won't be moving to FL soon.

Kat, how in the world did you get an ulcer? :rolleyes: :p Seriously though.... hope you are feeling better very soon.

Greg... hope you guys are feeling better by now too.

HB JOE!!! :eek: I bet that was a lot of candles. Did you need the fire department to help blow out the cake? :D

Best wishes to you all for a Happy New Year. May 2012 be the best year yet for all of us!!!

Umm...glass houses, fire-starter!!! ;)

[OGCFreddie]

Happy Birthday
Joe
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb303/abctxmom/happy-birthday-1-1.jpg
I hope you have a fantastic celebration!!!

[OGCFreddie]

Howdy. I just thought I'd post a picture that was taken on formal night on the Monarch of Cindy, my sister Gena and I. I thought it turned out pretty good. Now you know what my sister looks like.
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/386254_10150555521951354_736876353_10866470_485222 94_n.jpg

[judyblu]

Joe...Happy Birthday.

Greg....You guys get well soon. Hug that little boy for me.

Freddie...nice picture of you, your sister and Cindy.

I agree with Celene.....this year is almost over and hopefully the new year will bring good things to all Pirates.

Kat...do you take meds or special diet for your ulser?

I went for a regular service maintenance on my car and my brake line has been chewed by a rat!!!!! I thought the brakes were a little problem but a RAT!!!! So the service manager said to put moth balls into a nylon stocking and place under the hood when I park it in the carport......has anyone ever heard of such a thing before?????

[GSkibs]

Nice picture Fred!

Judy hugs given!

Happy New Year everyone!

[judyblu]

I wish all my Pirate Pals a very Happy and Healthy New Year!!!!!!

I had a real surprise this afternoon...my son called and said he was at a truck stop east of Tampa on I-4 and if Roy & I would come get him we could go out to dinner. So we drove over and went to Outback Steak House that was a little east of the Travel America truck stop. It was a short visit but it was a wonderful surprise!!

I am sure this is a sign of a good year coming to all of us in 2012.

[Parrotheadtoo]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a23/WebAnt/Greetings/Holiday%20Greetings/nybp.gif

[darozier101]

Happy New Year to all our Pirate Friends----May you have a Great year!!!

[Parrotheadtoo]

Happy New Year to all our Pirate Friends----May you have a Great year!!!


Ahoy Mateys...
We were just going to send the pirate police over your way....
Happy New Year!...Is it April yet?

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys...
This is a new review for those of you that are cruising the Voyager in the future....

It seems that the ship is going to China in April, and they are already bringing on Chinese personnel who do not speak English...


http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1539080

[1cruisedoggie]

Happy New year to all my pirate friends, hope we all have a great year. I didn't want to post this until after the holiday, why wreck everyone's weekend.


Bit of bad news. My dad passed away on Saturday night, about 9:30, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 97, a tough old bird, lived a wonderful life and spent the last 5+ years living with Sue and I. He died in his sleep at the Estelle House Hospice in Ocala. All the arrangments have been made. At some time in Febuary we will have a Celebration of Life gathering at the Ocala Shrine Club, I'll be setting the date sometime this week, keep you all posted on the date and time.

[judyblu]

Steve...so very sorry for your lose. You and Sue and your family will be in my prayers.

[OGCFreddie]

Steve, I was so sorry to hear about your father. I've been through it myself and know that it is a tough time right now. However, I have learned over the years that, even though my parents are no longer with me in body, they remain with me in the memories I have of them and in the stories I pass on to their grandson and others. May God give you and your family strength during this time. Although things are difficult now and you feel your father is no longer with you, remember that as long as you keep him alive in your heart and in the memories that you share with others he is never truly gone.

Take care and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac224/nicd_2009/RA%20Album/RA%202/angel.gif

[Parrotheadtoo]

Steve & Sue....
Our hearts ache for you and Sue....We are sorry for your loss.

When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help you two through this sadden time in your lives.

Dorothy & Barry

[judyblu]

It is a very cool and windy morning here on the west coast of Florida. It is going to be even colder tomorrow:eek: I am just thankful that this cold weather here only last a few days unlike the North where it doesn't warm up until Spring.

For those that had to go to work today....stay warm and remember; it is a short week for the start of a new year.

[ck_razor]

Judy, What a fantastic surprise with your son dropping in! Yep, this is gonna be your year, girlfriend![quote=judyblu;31777318]

Steve and Sue, We, too, are lifting you up in our prayers. You took great care of your dad...be proud! and ditto Freddie:
May God give you and your family strength during this time. Although things are difficult now and you feel your father is no longer with you, remember that as long as you keep him alive in your heart and in the memories that you share with others he is never truly gone.



JUDY!!! Rats eating your brake lines??????? Only you honey...only you! but I am sorry this happened, but thank the Good Lord you found this out before they gave out completely during your travels.

[ck_razor]

Freddie, Great Picture!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[judyblu]

Celene.....Yes, my car is back to normal and the carport smells like moth balls. Moth balls are suppose to keep snakes, rats and mice away. I sure hope it works.
My visit with Darin was way too short but I will take whatever time I can get with him. He rarely gets to Florida while working.

[INeedAShot]

Steve...So sorry for your loss.... you and Sue will be in our prayers.


Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes!

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys....

Judy: Your holiday sounded like a happy one due to you getting a surprised visit from your son.
Glad your car is back.... So were are you keeping the balls?

We will be cancelling the Pirates cruise this year due to a conflict in dates with the AARP convention that will be held in New Orleans this year. We could have a pirates land meet in New Orleans?

Anyway, we will miss you all...

Happy Hump Day to all.....

[Parrotheadtoo]

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes!
Ahoy Joe...
So how is the snow drifting your way?
Hope you had a good Christmas....

Any plans for the Equinox sailing April 6th?

[Parrotheadtoo]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/LouPickney/mothballs-150.jpg

[judyblu]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/LouPickney/mothballs-150.jpg

that looks like the box I have:) A small nylon bag of moth balls are placed in the engine compartment of the car. Roy sprinkled a lot of them throughout the carport and in the flower bed next to the carport.

So sorry you will not be on the Pirate reunion cruise, you will be missed. I hope you are still planning on the Independence in Dec. 5, 2012.

Joe...are you getting snow??

[INeedAShot]

Was 68 today out here.....up at our camp in the mountains there was maybe 3 or 4 inches of old snow

[roger1955]

Steve Sorry to hear about your dad. Your family will be in our Prayers.

Dot Sorry you won't make the Pirate cruise Sept 16th....are you booked for Sept 23rd?

Kat

[judyblu]

Kat.....are you and Roger planning on a B2B on Freedom in September???? Might talk Roy into a B2B if some Pirates are staying on board:)

[masterbaker]

Steve, so sorry to hear the news about your dad. :(


Some of the guys from Ricks work just booked the Indi for Dec. 8th. That's the same date some Pirates are book for too right?

Judy, keep the moth balls away from pets. ;)

[judyblu]

Ginny.....you are correct.Some Pirates have the Indy booked for Dec. 5 (3nt) and Dec.8 (8nt).

I don't have any pets and there is a city ordinance that any pet must be on a leash. The planter close to the street does not have moth balls in it:);)

[Smilinheart]

Hi Pirates....It's been awhile since I've been on the boards so had to search a bit to find the new thread but alas, here you are. Hope this post finds you all well and that your holidays were safe & happy!

I'm looking for lodging suggestions -- we are sailing out of Tampa on Jewel in February and need somewhere to stay 1 night (Feb 3). Prefer something reasonably priced and clean, hopefully with airport and/or port shuttle (we are not renting a car). For the life of me, I can't recall the place we previously stayed when sailing from Tampa. Sure would appreciate suggestions/comments.

We hope to join you all on a future cruise soon...just waiting to accumulate some extra vacation time that isn't already allocated to an event -- 2012 & 1H 2013 are already looking to be very busy years traveling to various family events and celebrations!

As always, thanks for your input. We wish you all a very healthy, happy & prosperous 2012!!

ARGGGGG,

Steven & Wendy

[OGCFreddie]

Hi Pirates....It's been awhile since I've been on the boards so had to search a bit to find the new thread but alas, here you are. Hope this post finds you all well and that your holidays were safe & happy!

I'm looking for lodging suggestions -- we are sailing out of Tampa on Jewel in February and need somewhere to stay 1 night (Feb 3). Prefer something reasonably priced and clean, hopefully with airport and/or port shuttle (we are not renting a car). For the life of me, I can't recall the place we previously stayed when sailing from Tampa. Sure would appreciate suggestions/comments.

We hope to join you all on a future cruise soon...just waiting to accumulate some extra vacation time that isn't already allocated to an event -- 2012 & 1H 2013 are already looking to be very busy years traveling to various family events and celebrations!

As always, thanks for your input. We wish you all a very healthy, happy & prosperous 2012!!

ARGGGGG,

Steven & Wendy

Good to see ya'll again. When we went on Radiance, we stayed at the Sheraton Tampa Airport Westshore http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1021

It was a nice place and I think the rates are around $135 or so with no discount since we are now in peak season for tourists. Hope this info helps ya out!!!

Freddie

[roger1955]

Kat.....are you and Roger planning on a B2B on Freedom in September???? Might talk Roy into a B2B if some Pirates are staying on board:)


We have it booked. Roger's new job clears vacations requests in 2 6 month periods. so come May we will know for sure but from talking with the people he would conflict with it shouldn't be a problem.

Kat

[roger1955]

Steve, so sorry to hear the news about your dad. :(


Some of the guys from Ricks work just booked the Indi for Dec. 8th. That's the same date some Pirates are book for too right?

Judy, keep the moth balls away from pets. ;)


Yes it is we have 5 or 6 hump cabins booked in a row.

Kat

[judyblu]

Yes it is we have 5 or 6 hump cabins booked in a row.

Kat

I guess Roy & I are the only one booked that will be cruising in an inside cabin:D:)

[INeedAShot]

You two can come and kick it on the balcony with us! We are hoping they open them up like they did on the Freedom this past November!

[mnaalb]

You two can come and kick it on the balcony with us! We are hoping they open them up like they did on the Freedom this past November!
Even Aimee and I (being the tight wad I am) have one. Looking forward to it. Sorry we haven't posted in a while. Same old story :eek: busy etc.... At any rate.....

Joe
We talked with you know who about you know what and we are in. We got a confirmation call yesteday from you know who. This is of course in reference to the Indy cruise.;)

[roger1955]

Even Aimee and I (being the tight wad I am) have one. Looking forward to it. Sorry we haven't posted in a while. Same old story :eek: busy etc.... At any rate.....

Joe
We talked with you know who about you know what and we are in. We got a confirmation call yesteday from you know who. This is of course in reference to the Indy cruise.;)

We sent our e-mail off to you know who last night. Wating to hear back.

Kat & Rog

[mnaalb]

We sent our e-mail off to you know who last night. Wating to hear back.

Kat & Rog

BTW congrats on the new job:). Went back and read a little.

[explorer50uk]

Hello Judy,

How are you and Roy? Have you been on any cruises that Ms Mimi and Walt were on lately? We are booked for Allure btob in December, Mimi and Walt are booked also. Not sure if I would have gone on Allure if Mimi had not been and she really enjoyed it so we will give it a try!! Maybe we will meet again on a cruise.Hope you are both well and take care

Helen

[judyblu]

Hello Judy,

How are you and Roy? Have you been on any cruises that Ms Mimi and Walt were on lately? We are booked for Allure btob in December, Mimi and Walt are booked also. Not sure if I would have gone on Allure if Mimi had not been and she really enjoyed it so we will give it a try!! Maybe we will meet again on a cruise.Hope you are both well and take care

Helen

So good to hear from you, Helen. No, we have not cruised with Mimi since the last time we cruised with you. Roy & I are fine. I don't plan on cruising the big ships in the near future. Since I refuse to fly, we are limited to ships sailing out of Florida.
Sure hope to cruise with you guys in the future.

[judyblu]

Even Aimee and I (being the tight wad I am) have one. Looking forward to it. Sorry we haven't posted in a while. Same old story :eek: busy etc.... At any rate.....

Joe
We talked with you know who about you know what and we are in. We got a confirmation call yesteday from you know who. This is of course in reference to the Indy cruise.;)

Hey Mr. Tightwad!!!! If you booked a balcony, maybe there is hope for Roy, the King of Thrifty. LOL

[Smilinheart]

Good to see ya'll again. When we went on Radiance, we stayed at the Sheraton Tampa Airport Westshore http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1021

It was a nice place and I think the rates are around $135 or so with no discount since we are now in peak season for tourists. Hope this info helps ya out!!!

Freddie

Thanks for the info Freddie .... darn CRS syndrome :D

[judyblu]

Thanks for the info Freddie .... darn CRS syndrome :D

Wendy....just remember your way to this thread to post now and then with your Pirate buddies. LOL

[masterbaker]

Rick has requested the time in Dec. off for Indi. No promises... but we'll try. ;)

[judyblu]

rick has requested the time in dec. Off for indi. No promises... But we'll try. ;)

yeah!!!!!!!

[Parrotheadtoo]

We talked with you know who about you know what and we are in. We got a confirmation call yesterday from you know who. This is of course in reference to the Indy cruise


Mitch: Nice to hear from you... You are too funny!
We have joined also with you know who about you know what.....
Looking forward to the balcony grand party!

[Smilinheart]

Wendy....just remember your way to this thread to post now and then with your Pirate buddies. LOL
Yes...saved the link so hopefully I will not get lost again :D
I need to stock up on my planned cruises....can you email me about you know who for the future
Have a great day...

PS -- Anyone sailing on Jewel out of Tampa next month? We sail Feb 4 for bday cruise

[judyblu]

We talked with you know who about you know what and we are in. We got a confirmation call yesterday from you know who. This is of course in reference to the Indy cruise


Mitch: Nice to hear from you... You are too funny!
We have joined also with you know who about you know what.....
Looking forward to the balcony grand party!




We will be in an inside cabin but would love to be invited to any and all balcony parties;):)

[Parrotheadtoo]

We will be in an inside cabin but would love to be invited to any and all balcony parties;):)
Ahoy Judy.....
The open air grand balcony will be on deck 7 starboard side hump!.........See you there!

Any more recruits for this cruise? A few of us will be sailing the 5th and the 8th... please join us! The rates have been holding steady on the 5th... No Roy rates yet!

It's a beautiful day in sunny warm Florida.....

Happy Tuesday to all.

[mnaalb]

Hey Mr. Tightwad!!!! If you booked a balcony, maybe there is hope for Roy, the King of Thrifty. LOL There just may be :)

[mnaalb]

We talked with you know who about you know what and we are in. We got a confirmation call yesterday from you know who. This is of course in reference to the Indy cruise


Mitch: Nice to hear from you... You are too funny!
We have joined also with you know who about you know what.....
Looking forward to the balcony grand party!


Mitch the funny tightwad. Kinda has a nice ring to it ha ha ha :D. December can't get here fast enough.

[mnaalb]

We will be in an inside cabin but would love to be invited to any and all balcony parties;):)
Drop on by any time.

[kruz]

Holy crow everyone has been busy here! Like Freddie busines has picked up tremendously here as well. We just signed a contract for half a mil..only problem is the job is in Gainesville, GA!!! :eek:

Roger- Congrats! Joe- Happy belated B'day..Greg and Roblyn hope you all are feeling better..Kat hope you feel better too!

I actually took one ( except a day) whole week off between Christmas and New Years.I had a stay at home vacation and it was WONDERFUL! We spent a couple days camping, alot of hiking, bicycle riding, fishing and getting some projects done around our homes :) It was so relaxing..just sleeping in every day! It took a few days to get used to that, but boy did it ever get easy :)
I guess it was a taste of what retirement MAY feel like some day!

I am definitly looking forward to a great 2012...just think it's gonna be a real good year for Pirates!

Jan. 3 I had a couple good anniversaries...
It has been 14 years since I kicked the habit and one entire year of the gym :)

While at this time I can't say if I can make any of the planned cruises I would like to think perhaps last minute I may be able to join in...
Hey, ya never know!!!

[judyblu]

Karen...I have been wondering about you and what you have been doing. So nice if you to stop by and post here.
I think you are doing very well with sticking with the gym.

IMO...it doesn't matter if Pirates are cruising this year or not. This thread was started by Freddie so that we can all stay in touch with each other as friends.

Maybe we can do another mini meet in Orlando in April or May and get more Pirates together for a long week-end.......just saying.......

[massfriends]

Found you all.......:)

Thanks Karen for directing me over here.....:)

I'll need to play catch up a little later.......you have been busy pirate's...LOL

I NEED a cruise or a vacation very, very soon....anyone interested? Oh, and I'll even bring Jim along with me.....:) The casino onboard a ship is calling him!

I've been prowling royals web site but, darn, what gives with the high pricing? I have credit with southwest that needs to be used by the middle of May......help! I need and want a vacation.

I'll be back.......

Miss you all!

Denise

[1Smooth Operator]

Hi Everyone just posting to book mark this page.

[judyblu]

Found you all.......:)

Thanks Karen for directing me over here.....:)

I'll need to play catch up a little later.......you have been busy pirate's...LOL

I NEED a cruise or a vacation very, very soon....anyone interested? Oh, and I'll even bring Jim along with me.....:) The casino onboard a ship is calling him!

I've been prowling royals web site but, darn, what gives with the high pricing? I have credit with southwest that needs to be used by the middle of May......help! I need and want a vacation.

I'll be back.......

Miss you all!

Denise

Join us on Celebrity Equinox, April 6 out of Ft.Lauderdale, 10nt.

[judyblu]

Hi Everyone just posting to book mark this page.

Now you have to post something:D:)

[roger1955]

Found you all.......:)

Thanks Karen for directing me over here.....:)

I'll need to play catch up a little later.......you have been busy pirate's...LOL

I NEED a cruise or a vacation very, very soon....anyone interested? Oh, and I'll even bring Jim along with me.....:) The casino onboard a ship is calling him!

I've been prowling royals web site but, darn, what gives with the high pricing? I have credit with southwest that needs to be used by the middle of May......help! I need and want a vacation.

I'll be back.......

Miss you all!

Denise


Tara & I are leaving on the Enchantment of the Seas on Monday Jan 16th out of Balitmore for 12 nights. Come along.

Kat

[judyblu]

Tara & I are leaving on the Enchantment of the Seas on Monday Jan 16th out of Balitmore for 12 nights. Come along.

Kat

Have a great cruise!!!

[roger1955]

Thanks Judy

It has turned into a girls cruise. Roger can't get the time off from work so Tara stepped in. Also going is my Friend Lorraine, her daughter Kristen and her 3 year old granddaughter Keira who is Tara's Goddaughter.

We are leaving Sunday and driving down.

Kat

[massfriends]

Join us on Celebrity Equinox, April 6 out of Ft.Lauderdale, 10nt.
April 6th....my birthday...:)

Thanks but, I donot like Celebrities no smoking on balconies policy. We have friends going on Celebrity in Feb out of PR and they want us to join them too......NO can do!

We are really looking to go on royal so Jim can get his Casino credits before they expire....which isn't until Aug. but, I refuse to wait that long...LOL

[massfriends]

Tara & I are leaving on the Enchantment of the Seas on Monday Jan 16th out of Balitmore for 12 nights. Come along.

Kat
Have a great cruise....:)

We are looking for Feb. or March time frame. We have to get stuff done with the house next door before we can go anywhere.....timing is not on our side....:(

[judyblu]

Have a great cruise....:)

We are looking for Feb. or March time frame. We have to get stuff done with the house next door before we can go anywhere.....timing is not on our side....:(

I am sure you will find something offered by RCI to help you relax and have a great cruise with your hubby.

[Parrotheadtoo]

We spent the day with the grandkids... We kept them so busy that they did not have time for a nap today...
Actually we did some spring cleaning in the storage area. The kids made out like bandits with a bunch of new stuffed animals, etc...
The garden was retilled again by the munchkins.... Half of the plots are still bare...the other half has strawberry plants sitting under the pine needles for warmth...

Denise: Let us know what cruise you decide on. You never know if a few pirates may join you!

Hope Kat and Tara are having fun on their cruise right now...

Has anyone been to a good movie lately? The last one we went to was with the grand kids to see the Chipmunks movie... It surely kept their attention throughout the whole thing.. The movie was called, "Chipwrecked".

[judyblu]

Dorothy...being the baseball crazy that I am:D ....the last movie Roy and I saw was "Moneyball" with Brad Pitt. It was really good, IMO

[INeedAShot]

Freddie...u lucky duck.....you are getting a Wawa right by your place!!!!

[judyblu]

Freddie...u lucky duck.....you are getting a Wawa right by your place!!!!

OK...what did I miss?????????

[OGCFreddie]

Freddie...u lucky duck.....you are getting a Wawa right by your place!!!!

News to me! Where did you see this tidbit of information?

[Parrotheadtoo]

News to me! Where did you see this tidbit of information?
Isn't always the case that out of town people find out about new developments in your home town before you do....

[Parrotheadtoo]

Dorothy...being the baseball crazy that I am:D ....the last movie Roy and I saw was "Moneyball" with Brad Pitt. It was really good, IMO
Judy: Thanks, its on my list to see!

I am now an official Kindle 3G owner....I have only set up to connect to my WiFi, but nothing else.
My sister received a Kindle Fire for Xmas, so I received her hand me down.
I will bring to our next cruise, and will be asking for some assistance and pointers...
If the brain is working, I will also bring the Pirates Caribbean Lounge sign, so I don't have to walk the plank!

I have been monitoring the cruising rates. It seems that they only offer a few cabins at the lower rate, and then it goes back up again.....The rates are getting out of hand, and we may be doing more land trips instead.
Just saying....unless t' pirate convinces me otherwise.

Happy Tuesday to all.... The weather was beautiful today!

[INeedAShot]

News to me! Where did you see this tidbit of information?

It is on their website.....broke ground in November across from Sea World!!

It will be awesome to have a cup of wawa coffee on out way to and from the ship!

[OGCFreddie]

Judy: Thanks, its on my list to see!

I am now an official Kindle 3G owner....I have only set up to connect to my WiFi, but nothing else.
My sister received a Kindle Fire for Xmas, so I received her hand me down.
I will bring to our next cruise, and will be asking for some assistance and pointers...
If the brain is working, I will also bring the Pirates Caribbean Lounge sign, so I don't have to walk the plank!

I have been monitoring the cruising rates. It seems that they only offer a few cabins at the lower rate, and then it goes back up again.....The rates are getting out of hand, and we may be doing more land trips instead.
Just saying....unless t' pirate convinces me otherwise.

Happy Tuesday to all.... The weather was beautiful today!










Hey, Dorothy! I am also a proud member of the Kindle Club now. My sister bought me a Kendle Fire for Christmas and I am having a ball with it. I was spending a fortune on books (even at the Costco discount rate) but now all I have to do is use my library card and download new books as they come out. Best of all...it's free.

I have also downloaded music from my computer (Thanks, Dave) as well as purchased a few albums. With the speakers I bought (only 29.99 at Costco), the sound is amazing!!! I love my Kindle!!!!!

[OGCFreddie]

It is on their website.....broke ground in November across from Sea World!!

It will be awesome to have a cup of wawa coffee on out way to and from the ship!

I wonder if that's in the same area that they recently cleared for the new Walgreens. If so, it's only 1/4 mile from my house and is on the way to the office. I'll be sure to check it out!!!

[masterbaker]

I joined the Kindle club on Christmas. Santa brought me a Touch. I love it too! :D

[OGCFreddie]

I joined the Kindle club on Christmas. Santa brought me a Touch. I love it too! :D

See what Nancy started??? - LOL

[judyblu]

Kindle owners...check out
www.ereaderiq.com

This in part of the Kindle Book Store at Amazon.Com but if you check out the free books ( I check every day), it can sure save you some book money:)

I hope all you new Kindle owners will love yours as much as I love mine.

[1Smooth Operator]

MURPHY'S OTHER 15 LAWS

1. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak(Rick Perry).

2. A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.

3. He, who laughs last, thinks slowest.

4. A day without sunshine is like, well, night.

5. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

6. Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

7. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.

8. The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.

9. It is said that if you line up all the cars in the world end-to-end, someone from California would be stupid enough to try to pass them.

10. If the shoe fits, get another one just like it.

11. The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those, who got there first.

12. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat all day drinking beer.

13. Flashlight: A case for holding dead batteries.

14. The shin bone is a device for finding furniture in the dark.

15. When you go into court, you are putting yourself in the hands of twelve people, who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.

[masterbaker]

Kindle owners...check out
www.ereaderiq.com (http://www.ereaderiq.com)

This in part of the Kindle Book Store at Amazon.Com but if you check out the free books ( I check every day), it can sure save you some book money:)

I hope all you new Kindle owners will love yours as much as I love mine.

Fantastic website! I've downloaded lots of books from there. BTW.... I noticed that site usually has a large selection of cookbooks for you Judy. :p:D

[1cruisedoggie]

Just thought I'd drop by and say "hi". Don't have time to read to far back, things have been pretty busy here the past few weeks, finally have all the major issues pertaining to Dad squared away, a challenge at best.


We are going to hold a Celebration of Life, on Feb.25th, from 1 to 4pm, at the Ocala Shrine Club. There will be snacks and beverages, and I'm sure there will be plenty of stories. Anyone who wants to attend is welcome, let me know, I'll provide the address.


Sue and I are headed to the beach on the 22nd for a few nights, we need to get away and unwind some. Thought about a cruise, but decided on Ft. Myers Beach, where we got married in 03.

Hope all is well with everyone,,,

[Smilinheart]

Hey, Dorothy! I am also a proud member of the Kindle Club now. My sister bought me a Kendle Fire for Christmas and I am having a ball with it. I was spending a fortune on books (even at the Costco discount rate) but now all I have to do is use my library card and download new books as they come out. Best of all...it's free.

I have also downloaded music from my computer (Thanks, Dave) as well as purchased a few albums. With the speakers I bought (only 29.99 at Costco), the sound is amazing!!! I love my Kindle!!!!!

Santa brought us the Kindle Touch 3G but have had freezing & reboot issues so after speaking with the customer service rep last night, I found out we could return and then trade it for the Fire....all in all only $1.98 difference. I hope we like the Fire better. Any hints you all might have for a couple Kindle newbies would be very much appreciated :)

[judyblu]

Fantastic website! I've downloaded lots of books from there. BTW.... I noticed that site usually has a large selection of cookbooks for you Judy. :p:D

I know this is hard to believe of me BUT of the 193 books I have downloaded to my Kindle; I do NOT have one single cook book. That is fine with me:D:)

[judyblu]

Santa brought us the Kindle Touch 3G but have had freezing & reboot issues so after speaking with the customer service rep last night, I found out we could return and then trade it for the Fire....all in all only $1.98 difference. I hope we like the Fire better. Any hints you all might have for a couple Kindle newbies would be very much appreciated :)

Wendy....I suggest you read some of the discussion forums on the Amazon Kindle store site. It is in the top tool bar. I learned a lot just by reading..it reminds me of CC for information from other readers.

[OGCFreddie]

I know this is hard to believe of me BUT of the 193 books I have downloaded to my Kindle; I do NOT have one single cook book. That is fine with me:D:)

How about a "Do-It-Yourself" book on kitchen fire safety??? :p

[Smilinheart]

Thanks Judy -- will scan through the forums this weekend

Wendy....I suggest you read some of the discussion forums on the Amazon Kindle store site. It is in the top tool bar. I learned a lot just by reading..it reminds me of CC for information from other readers.

[judyblu]

How about a "Do-It-Yourself" book on kitchen fire safety??? :p

I keep my friends at the Fire Department close by;):) Plus the fact...if I stay out of the kitchen; everyone is safe!!!

[OGCFreddie]

Howdy, all. And a Happy Friday to each of you. I have had a couple of people ask if there have been any plans for a mini-reunion in May. I was checking and the rates at Parc Corniche are $69 for the 1 BR suite and $89 for the 2 BR suite. Now, we just need to come up with a date.

My first thought was the weekend of 05/25/2012 - 05/27/2012. Since the 28th is Memorial Day, I figured more people would have the time off. However, since it is a holiday weekend, the crowds and roads may be a bit congested. Another choice would be the prior weekend which is 05/18/2012 - 05/20/2012. That may be a better choice since it is beween Memorial Day weekend and Mother's Day weekend when people may have plans with their families.

What does everyone else think? Would the weekend of the 18th work for everyone?

Hope everyone has a terrific weekend!!!!

[darozier101]

We will not be able to meet Memorial Day weekend. Our niece is graduating from high school that Friday night and duty calls! Think we could probably come the other weekend that Freddie mentioned.

[judyblu]

I am ready for a mini-meet and like David, I would prefer the week-end between Mother's Day and Memorial Day, May 18.

[OGCFreddie]

I am ready for a mini-meet and like David, I would prefer the week-end between Mother's Day and Memorial Day, May 18.

Okay. So the tentative date for the mini-meet will be the weekend of 05/18/2012 - 05/20/2012. The Parc Corniche website is www.parccorniche.com (http://www.parccornich.com)

Remember that if you wish to reserve a room near the pool be sure to request building #3. Remember that rooms in building 3 face both the pool and the parking lot depending on what side you have. Be sure to request pool view if available. If you have a room on the first floor you can walk right out on your patio and directly to the pool rather than having to go downstairs and walk around the building. Also, if you have stayed at the hotel they do have a 10% repeater's discount. If we have 10 rooms there is an additional group discount, but I doubt we'll have that many.

If you want to make a reservation. The number is 800-446-2721 or 407-239-7100.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again!!!

[masterbaker]

Howdy, all. And a Happy Friday to each of you. I have had a couple of people ask if there have been any plans for a mini-reunion in May. I was checking and the rates at Parc Corniche are $69 for the 1 BR suite and $89 for the 2 BR suite. Now, we just need to come up with a date.

My first thought was the weekend of 05/25/2012 - 05/27/2012. Since the 28th is Memorial Day, I figured more people would have the time off. However, since it is a holiday weekend, the crowds and roads may be a bit congested. Another choice would be the prior weekend which is 05/18/2012 - 05/20/2012. That may be a better choice since it is beween Memorial Day weekend and Mother's Day weekend when people may have plans with their families.

What does everyone else think? Would the weekend of the 18th work for everyone?

Hope everyone has a terrific weekend!!!!

Neither of those weekends work for us.

[judyblu]

Neither of those weekends work for us.

It will be so nice when Rick retires and work will no longer interfer with FUN!!:)
You will be missed.

[judyblu]

Freddie....love your new picture on IM;)

[OGCFreddie]

Freddie....love your new picture on IM;)

Yeah...I've been working out - LOL

[INeedAShot]

Let me know what date y'all decide. Right now, the air for the end of May is high from here.

[judyblu]

Yeah...I've been working out - LOL

And it must be working!!;):)

[Parrotheadtoo]

Hey, Dorothy! I am also a proud member of the Kindle Club now. My sister bought me a Kindle Fire for Christmas and I am having a ball with it. I was spending a fortune on books (even at the Costco discount rate) but now all I have to do is use my library card and download new books as they come out. Best of all...it's free.

I have also downloaded music from my computer (Thanks, Dave) as well as purchased a few albums. With the speakers I bought (only 29.99 at Costco), the sound is amazing!!! I love my Kindle!!!!!
Hi Fred....
Yeah, I am a proud Kindle owner, but I also have a room full of books to read also. A family member passes the books to me after she is done.

I have a Kindle 3g. Its a hand me down from my sister, who also upgraded to a Kindle Fire. She also sent a book cover that has a built in light that I can pull out for night reading...
Freddie, you mentioned speakers... Can you attach them to the kindle for sound? Can I do that with the Kindle 3G?

I have not had time to play with the Kindle yet. I did move one step forward though. I went to the library to get a new library card that I lost over 25 years ago...
Now, I can go to their web site and set up an account to download books. Is there a time limit on the books?
How does that work if the time is up? Does the text just go poof?
You can tell that I need alot of hands on...
Judy, have you downloaded a book from the library?
How did it go?

I am way behind in reading the posts....

Final payment has been made for our next cruise sailing on April 6, 2012, and its not soon enough...
Joe: Are you booked for the Equinox yet? We are thinking of you and Donna this special week.

Later......
Dorothy

[Parrotheadtoo]

Freddie....love your new picture on IM;)
Ahoy Judy....
You mean I missed a new Freddie? Where have I been?
Don't answer that!........

Sitting here with all the doors open to the porches, and thinking how lucky we are to live in Florida. Besides the wonderful winter weather, we are close to more than one cruising port for a last minute impulse sailing...

Happy Monday to all...........
Dorothy

[Parrotheadtoo]

I keep my friends at the Fire Department close by;):) Plus the fact...if I stay out of the kitchen; everyone is safe!!!
Okay... I think I have this figured out....

Judy does not spend much time in the kitchen due to obvious reasons....
My question is, "what room is the famous Fireman calendar hanging"? Just saying.......

Judy: Thanks for the Kindle suggestions. I have bookmarked the two web sites you mentioned.

Thanks
Dorothy

[Parrotheadtoo]

Okay. So the tentative date for the mini-meet will be the weekend of 05/18/2012 - 05/20/2012. The Parc Corniche website is www.parccorniche.com (http://www.parccornich.com)

Remember that if you wish to reserve a room near the pool be sure to request building #3. Remember that rooms in building 3 face both the pool and the parking lot depending on what side you have. Be sure to request pool view if available. If you have a room on the first floor you can walk right out on your patio and directly to the pool rather than having to go downstairs and walk around the building. Also, if you have stayed at the hotel they do have a 10% repeater's discount. If we have 10 rooms there is an additional group discount, but I doubt we'll have that many.

If you want to make a reservation. The number is 800-446-2721 or 407-239-7100.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again!!!
Parc Corniche for May 18th sounds good for us...
I don't have a calendar in front of me, but will probably reserve Thursday through Sunday.

We are open to changing this date if needed also.

Isn't May the time that Greg and Roblyn visit Disney?

Thanks Fred for getting the ball rolling again...

Dorothy

[INeedAShot]

Joe: Are you booked for the Equinox yet? We are thinking of you and Donna this special week.

Later......
Dorothy







We haven't booked... I am trying to pay down the debt and my daughter starting college isn't helping! We may have to settle for the mini meet if air comes down!

[OGCFreddie]

Hi Fred....
Yeah, I am a proud Kindle owner, but I also have a room full of books to read also. A family member passes the books to me after she is done.

I have a Kindle 3g. Its a hand me down from my sister, who also upgraded to a Kindle Fire. She also sent a book cover that has a built in light that I can pull out for night reading...
Freddie, you mentioned speakers... Can you attach them to the kindle for sound? Can I do that with the Kindle 3G? If there is a plug for headphones on your Kindle then, yes, you can use the speakers. I know that they work in Ipods and even my cell phone so I'm sure they would work for yours. I purchased my speakers from Costco.com for $29.99. They are great. If you want to look them up, they are called Grandmax Tweakers. Here's what they look like:
http://content.costco.com/Images/Content/Product/565184.jpg

I have not had time to play with the Kindle yet. I did move one step forward though. I went to the library to get a new library card that I lost over 25 years ago...
Now, I can go to their web site and set up an account to download books. Is there a time limit on the books?
How does that work if the time is up? Does the text just go poof? When you check out a book at the library, you can keep it for 21 days. And...yes...after the 21 days the book vanishes from your Kindle. I believe you are allowed to have 20 items checked out at a time.
You can tell that I need alot of hands on...
Judy, have you downloaded a book from the library?
How did it go?

I am way behind in reading the posts....

Final payment has been made for our next cruise sailing on April 6, 2012, and its not soon enough...
Joe: Are you booked for the Equinox yet? We are thinking of you and Donna this special week.

Later......
Dorothy





Hope this information helps ya!!!!

[judyblu]

Kindle Readers.....I have not used the library option to borrow books. I took advantage of ereaderIQ website and downloaded over a hundred free books during December and January. I think I have plenty of reading material for a while;) I check the website every day and sort by free books, last 24 hours.

Freddie...your speakers are real cute!

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Freddie & Judy....

Thanks for the Kindle Information...
I will take a look at the speakers mentioned.

If I download a free book from ereader IQ, does that book stay on the Kindle forever? Is it easy to delete them once you read them?

Happy Hump Day tomorrow to all....

Dorothy

[judyblu]

Ahoy Freddie & Judy....

Thanks for the Kindle Information...
I will take a look at the speakers mentioned.

If I download a free book from ereader IQ, does that book stay on the Kindle forever? Is it easy to delete them once you read them?

Happy Hump Day tomorrow to all....

Dorothy



ereaderIQ takes you to the Amazon Kindle store for purchase/download. The book is yours forever. When you are finished with it you can keep it or send it to your "Archieve File". This archieve file is in the Amazon cloud attached to your account/your Kindle. You can retrieve it anytime you want to but it is not on your Kindle when it is archieved.

[masterbaker]

Our C&A credits are finally fixed. :D

[judyblu]

Our C&A credits are finally fixed. :D

We are still waiting for our credit from Freedom in November. C&A gave us credit for Jewel in December but not November...crazy.....

[OGCFreddie]

I'm booking Freedom for 09/23/2012 today. At least I'll be able to cruise with some of you. I would have loved to have booked the 16th with ya'll, but with the POS Re-sellers convention that week I have to run the office.

Talk to ya'll soon. Have a GREAT day!!!!

[malmj]

Kindle owners...check out
www.ereaderiq.com (http://www.ereaderiq.com/)

This in part of the Kindle Book Store at Amazon.Com but if you check out the free books ( I check every day), it can sure save you some book money:)

I hope all you new Kindle owners will love yours as much as I love mine.
__________________
Judy



Hey Judy..Did you already read all those books I gave you ??

I am not a Kindle user.. i have a Nook! Can I still hang out with y'all?
Jody

[judyblu]

Jody..good to see you here on this thread.
I have not read all the books you gave me to read. I have read a few; it is like being a squirrel; I am stockpiling my books for future reads. LOL
The ones you gave me; that I have read; are really good.

Of course, you can hang out here......you are a Pirate!!!!!!

[Smilinheart]

Hey Pirates---just wondering, is anyone booked on JOS for the Feb 4 sailing? We never gave thought to this being SuperBowl when we booked and now that DH's team has made it to SB, we're looking forward to seeing what RCCL will do to promote the game & passenger interaction.... Hope we see some of you there. Next booking is not until Feb 25 2013, VOS but I am sure trying hard to get another short trip or two scheduled before then -- darn, you would think after 12 yrs with my employer that they would give me extra cruise days to decompress :D

Take care ---

[dachshunddoglover]

OMGosh - I did not know the pirates had another thread. What thread is this from? A sailing? Thank goodness Judy told me about it.

I guess I'll have to go and read back a while. Be back later.

E-Beth

[dachshunddoglover]

Okay - I just went back and read every post from post #1. My lord people, didn't anyone notice I wasn't here but Judy? Thanks Judy for letting me know about this thread or I'd still be in the dark. Great idea Freddie! I have bookmarked it now so you wont be able to hide from me anymore. ha,ha.

I have decided to go on the Freedom 23rd. sailing also because I love the Eastern more than the Western and the timing works better for me. I am looking for a roommate if any of you pirates are interested. I'm sure Mary will vouch for the fact that I'm pretty decent as a roommate.

Well - I'm off to bed now. I'll pop on tomorrow now that i know where you are.

Jodi - any chance you and your sister might come on the 23rd. sailing. Sure would love to have you.

Denise - what about your sister?

See ya tomorrow.

E-Beth

[OGCFreddie]

Okay - I just went back and read every post from post #1. My lord people, didn't anyone notice I wasn't here but Judy?

Don't blame me, Missy. I posted on this thread on 12/07/2011 about the new thread I set up when it was created. In addition, I sent the message to all contacts on Windows IM. Sorry you overlooked it. Have you ever gotten a new IM address? The one I am showing for you is inactive.

[OGCFreddie]

Just to let everyone know, you are not limited to this one thread welcoming you to your new home. When I set this, I set up a FORUM. Not a THREAD. We can have different threads on the forum which is called "Pirates of Paradise". Here's the link: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=787 (http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=787)

This way, we can have our own talk about mini-meets, land vacations, pirate cruises, etc. and we can have a seperate thread for each issue. Just thought you would want to know.

[Smilinheart]

Help Pirates --- Looking for input from anyone with experience on "W Guarantees" with RCCL. We sail in a week and I just released my aft D2 for a "W Guarantee" -- did I make a big mistake :confused: You can always email me if you'd like to "share" your experiences with this type of guarantee. What should we expect now. I checked and it looks like my aft is already gone, so now I'm just antsy about the unknown :o

[OGCFreddie]

Help Pirates --- Looking for input from anyone with experience on "W Guarantees" with RCCL. We sail in a week and I just released my aft D2 for a "W Guarantee" -- did I make a big mistake :confused: You can always email me if you'd like to "share" your experiences with this type of guarantee. What should we expect now. I checked and it looks like my aft is already gone, so now I'm just antsy about the unknown :o

Personally, I would have probably done the same thing. It seems like you have moved from a balcony to a junior suite (if I understand the codes correctly). Your new location may not be as nice, but the Juinor Suites on the Radiance Class ships are great! I had one on Serenade and there was a huge bathroom and a very large walk-in closet. Not to mention all the extra space you will have and upgraded amenities. Of course....that's just my opinion. Have a TERRIFIC cruise!!!!!!

[dachshunddoglover]

Okay, okay. I know I'm a technology idiot. I don't have Facebook, or twitter or IM (whatever that is). I'm just glad I know now. I like having this one site for all pirate info, in addition to the individual threads about specific dates of sailings.

Gosh - the prices seem sky high on all the sailings right now! I've looked at tons of different ones and they are so freaking high!

We're looking to do something March 31st. thru April 7th. and just can't settle on anything yet. Got to wait and see what comes down after final payment. We are not going to the Grand Canyon because I could not get hotel reservations anywhere. You have got to book the GC two years in advance. It's crazy. Very few hotels. I think they have it that way on purpose. $200. a night for 2 double beds.

Looked at a condo in Key West - Crazy high too.

Oh, well - guess we will have to cruise. ;)

Got to go take a shower. Be back later.


E-Beth

[dachshunddoglover]

Smilingheart - I have had GREAT luck with grty's. Don't worry - it will be great.

[dachshunddoglover]

Had a bath and dinner. Sure did feel good.

A very dear, dear friend of mine is sailing on Oasis or Allure this Sunday on a male gay cruise. He has only been on one other cruise and it was a regular sailing. I told him he was jumping right in with both feet. I've talked to him several times today when he has had a question. He's like a kid on Christmas Eve. It's so cute. You know - I think I'll ask him if he'd like to be my roommate on Freedom. Oh - we would have a blast!!!!!! He is a flight attandant with AirTran too. We try to get trips together and we have the best time! He has promised to call me the minute he gets home and tell me everything - well, almost everything. ;)

Hope you all have a great weekend.

E-Beth

[judyblu]

E-Beth....looking for anything end of March thru mid April is going to be high. That is spring break time and all the tourist places make lots of money during spring break with higher prices during that time. Good luck finding anything reasonable;)

Freddie....Thanks for the Pirate forum and the new mini-meet thread. You are terrific. Sorry to hear about the root canals....ouch!!

[judyblu]

Greg & Roblyn......Be nice to the Prince now that he is a large member of the Detroit Tigers.
You can always come down to Lakeland, Florida for Spring Training!!!

[Smilinheart]

Thanks Freddie & EBeth for the encouraging words about our cabin transfer. We haven't sailed since our last encounter with the argggg 'pirates' argggg and are so ready for some fun in the sun! EBeth - we were joking around tonight that maybe when we get on the plane that it will be "you" guiding us down the aisle to our seats (as you did on the cabin crawl).... You are all great ... can't wait to go on another pirate sailing.

Personally, I would have probably done the same thing. It seems like you have moved from a balcony to a junior suite (if I understand the codes correctly). Your new location may not be as nice, but the Juinor Suites on the Radiance Class ships are great! I had one on Serenade and there was a huge bathroom and a very large walk-in closet. Not to mention all the extra space you will have and upgraded amenities. Of course....that's just my opinion. Have a TERRIFIC cruise!!!!!!

[masterbaker]

E-Beth, I'm not sure if you remember but Rick and I did a trip to the Grand Canyon not that long ago. We stayed in Williams, a town just outside of Grand Canyon Park. It was about a 45 minute drive away. Hotels in Williams are more plentiful and therefore more reasonably priced. Check it out. ;) We had a two room suite with a mini kitchen for less than $100 per nite. The suite could easily sleep 6, Indoor heated pool and jacuzzi too. Very clean and well run. We called by phone and made ressies there directly and got a multi night discount not available online anywhere i could find when i was researching. http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/williams/wlmgc/hoteldetail
Williams is a destination itself. Right in the middle of old Route 66 with some great old shops.... a fantastic town to visit when you get done looking at the big hole in the ground. LOL

Smilinheart, any JS on a Radiance class will be very nice. ;) IF 1100 or 1602 are available they would be my first choice.

Did someone say SPRING? :D It's almost baseball time! YAY!

[dachshunddoglover]

Thanks - I just went and looked and that same room is $180. per night but something I will definetly think about. I just keep looking and looking and everything is so high, cruising included. What did you think of the Grand Canyon? How many days do you think you need to see and do it? Did you do the mule ride? What did you do? I was all ready to book the Grand Canyon Railroad package and my grumpy hubby said it was too much time on the train and not enough time at the canyon. My ideal trip would be to fly into PHX, do Sedona for one day, GC for two days, drive over and do the Hoover Dam tours for one day and then end up in Vegas for two days. The fees for the rental car are twice as much dropping off in a different city than you picked up. That trip was going to cost more than going on Allure or Oasis. I guess I judge all land vacations by what a cruise would cost . Another thing that bumped the price up was that Grummp pants wants two rooms everywhere we go or a two bedroom suite. Anyhow - my head is about to explode trying to plan something. He's not going to like anything I come up with. I found the trip of a lifetime on Groupon Scuba Diving in Belize for him but he thought 7 days of diving was too much diving. Okay - I can feel my blood pressure starting to rise. better go.

If anyone can think of something great for us to do during Spring Break that would have 2 bedrooms please let me know.

E-Beth

[dachshunddoglover]

Ginny -I am thinking about Majesty out of Miami for Spring Break. Price is $549 for an inside. Yuck! What do you think it might come down to? You were spot on in your evaluation of Jewel prices!

E-Beth

[masterbaker]

Thanks - I just went and looked and that same room is $180. per night but something I will definetly think about. I just keep looking and looking and everything is so high, cruising included. What did you think of the Grand Canyon? How many days do you think you need to see and do it? Did you do the mule ride? What did you do? I was all ready to book the Grand Canyon Railroad package and my grumpy hubby said it was too much time on the train and not enough time at the canyon. My ideal trip would be to fly into PHX, do Sedona for one day, GC for two days, drive over and do the Hoover Dam tours for one day and then end up in Vegas for two days. The fees for the rental car are twice as much dropping off in a different city than you picked up. That trip was going to cost more than going on Allure or Oasis. I guess I judge all land vacations by what a cruise would cost . Another thing that bumped the price up was that Grummp pants wants two rooms everywhere we go or a two bedroom suite. Anyhow - my head is about to explode trying to plan something. He's not going to like anything I come up with. I found the trip of a lifetime on Groupon Scuba Diving in Belize for him but he thought 7 days of diving was too much diving. Okay - I can feel my blood pressure starting to rise. better go.

If anyone can think of something great for us to do during Spring Break that would have 2 bedrooms please let me know.

E-Beth

Ginny -I am thinking about Majesty out of Miami for Spring Break. Price is $549 for an inside. Yuck! What do you think it might come down to? You were spot on in your evaluation of Jewel prices!

E-Beth

We spent 4 nights in Williams. In the mornings we would get an early breakfast, pack our backpacks and head to the GC. Each morning we hiked a different part of the rim. We wanted to take a helicopter tour but didn't try to reserve it ahead, something i would highly recommend for that or rafting or mule rides down. We had a great time just hiking at our own pace and having a picnic lunch at beautiful overlooks wherever we happened to be at the time. By late in the afternoons we were tired and left the park to go back to Williams for the evenings. IMHO, the train and bus tour people didn't get to see or do very much at all. Their time is very limited so they only visit several of the more touristy overlooks near the lodges. Having a car and going where and when you want is better. The day we left we went to Hoover Dam and toured that on our way to Vegas. In Vegas we stayed for 3 nites at the Desert Rose (also less than $100 per nite) http://www.shellhospitality.com/Desert-Rose-Resorte It's a lovely resort. One and Two bedroom condos a short walk from the strip. (highly recommended) Public transport means no car necessary once you check in. Shuttle service is even available to the airport. Both the hotel in Williams and the Condo in Vegas I arranged prior to leaving home by dealing directly with their management. They both gave us upgrades and lower rates than I could find anywhere online because we were staying multi nights at each location.


Majesty for Spring Break will remain high priced IMHO. It's also the worst time to cruise a short itinerary. Forget about trying to smuggle anything. ;) Expect a much younger crowd aboard with the associated heavy drinking. Not a situation I would knowingly take my teen kids into without some heavy supervision planned.

Honestly if I were choosing between both trips I would pick the trip out west. Spring is the best time to visit out there.

[dachshunddoglover]

I have changed thoughts of flying into PHX and now am looking at LAS which opens up a ton of different ideas. I was looking at PHX when we were going to do the train. I can get a hotel for dirt cheap and a car rental for dirt cheap if we return to LAS. I also have a coupon from Southwest for 20% off our airfare which is great because it's high. All in all it is looking very doable. We would want to drive to the Canyon and stay overnight so if we were coming from Vegas, where do you think we should stay? Kingman? Do you know how far the Canyon is from Kingman? thanks so much for helping me with this! I agree about the Majesty during Spring Break, I was just trying to get us to Key West which we have never been to before. I am loving the Vegas idea. Hubby can gamble at night while me and the kids hit the shows. that will make him happy. Lots of tours to do and I will set up a helicopter tour. thanks again.

E-Beth

[dachshunddoglover]

If anybody else has been to Vegas, I would love some ideas.

[judyblu]

You don't want any thoughts about Las Vegas from me:eek: it has been almost 30 years since I have been there. LOL

[masterbaker]

I have changed thoughts of flying into PHX and now am looking at LAS which opens up a ton of different ideas. I was looking at PHX when we were going to do the train. I can get a hotel for dirt cheap and a car rental for dirt cheap if we return to LAS. I also have a coupon from Southwest for 20% off our airfare which is great because it's high. All in all it is looking very doable. We would want to drive to the Canyon and stay overnight so if we were coming from Vegas, where do you think we should stay? Kingman? Do you know how far the Canyon is from Kingman? thanks so much for helping me with this! I agree about the Majesty during Spring Break, I was just trying to get us to Key West which we have never been to before. I am loving the Vegas idea. Hubby can gamble at night while me and the kids hit the shows. that will make him happy. Lots of tours to do and I will set up a helicopter tour. thanks again.

E-Beth

Pull up an Arizona map on internet. (Mapquest) Kingman is on the way to the GC from Vegas. Williams is closer to the GC south rim though. ;) The helicopter tours looked like a lot of fun. You won't regret making advance reservations for that. Also if you go to GC park south rim, visit the IMAX and see the show. It doesn't take that long and it's pretty cool. Just so you are aware, there are several different entrance locations to GC park, North Rim, South Rim, and at the Indian reservation closer to Vegas. At the Indian Reservation they have the Skywalk over the canyon. http://www.grandcanyonskywalk.com/ You can also take a helicopter tour from Vegas so if you really don't want to spend time at the South or North Rim hiking or seeing the IMAX and are just interested in flying over it or viewing it from a great vantage point. You can actually do all your touring right from Vegas with no overnights to visit the Canyon.


BTW, Denise has spent a lot of time in Vegas. She would be helpful i'm sure.

[dachshunddoglover]

A flyover would be fine for me and Kelsey but the boys want the whole experience. I like the south rim but once again Paul thinks it's too touristy. What is closer to Vegas? Denise -where are you??

E-Beth

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys....

Oh Judy... where are you this fine Sunday morning?
The energizers bunnies are up early here....

There is a savings certificate available for the Freedom sailing Sept 23rd...

Happy Sunday to all....

Dorothy

[Parrotheadtoo]

E-Beth

The Grand Canyon is on the top of our list as a must do trip! It even out ranks a cruise!

AAA has a package available that I would look at. Call them up and ask them to send you a brochure.

The package includes:


Round-trip Coach Class train travel from Williams, AZ to the Grand Canyon
Motorcoach rim tour of the South Rim with lunch
Overnight stay in Grand Canyon National Park at Maswik Lodge North
2 nights at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams, AZ
2 breakfasts and 2 dinners

AAA Member Benefit:

You'll also receive a $20 Grand Canyon Railway gift shop certificate per adult and save 25% off the cost to upgrade to First Class train travel.


http://autoclubsouth.aaa.com/Travel/Grand_Canyon_railway.aspx


2nd Option:
Grand Canyon Railway also offers a package tour.

http://www.thetrain.com/




The motorcoach tour takes you to several of the lookout sites,but does not cover all of the sites. We did the tour, but then went back with our own car and visited many more areas in the park.



The AAA tour package offers a few more amenities if you were to compare it to the Grand Canyon Railway web site. Basically both are the same tour.



I would request a brochure from both AAA and the Grand Canyon web site. When you have time in between your flights, you can glance at the brochures. There are both tri-folds, so are easy to pack.


We have done the AAA tour package, and feel it was worth every single minute. The whole town of Williams gets into the western scene. You will be surprised. Many things happen that are not expected before and during the tour.

At the time we did the AAA Grand Canyon tour, we also did three nights in Las Vegas. This is a free overhead tram that goes to several hotels on the strip. It saves on those legs while walking on the strip enjoying all the hotels ambiance.



Do go on the Grand Canyon route. Your whole family will enjoy the scenery.



Dorothy

[dachshunddoglover]

Dorothy - I wanted to do the Train but my husband did not.

I will go look up the certificate for Freedom on the 23rd. right now. What coupons can I combine. I will not be in a balcony, I don't think. I have stock and am Diamond Plus. Tell me how to work this the best way I can.

thanks!

E-Beth

[dachshunddoglover]

Do you think I should use my "golden" next cruise?

[Smilinheart]

Smilingheart - I have had GREAT luck with grty's. Don't worry - it will be great.

Thanks EBeth -- anxiously awaiting our cabin assignment. Just checked their website and no cabin # but availability shows only 3 OS left, no JS and the TS that was there this morning is gone. No matter, it will be wonderful to be back sailing again!

[judyblu]

Ahoy Mateys....

Oh Judy... where are you this fine Sunday morning?
The energizers bunnies are up early here....

There is a savings certificate available for the Freedom sailing Sept 23rd...

Happy Sunday to all....

Dorothy


Thanks for the heads-up on the Saving Certificate:)
I don't have any little grandkids running around my house so I was able to sleep in to 10am this morning. I love it!!!

[Smilinheart]

woo hoo --- got our gty cabin assignment. Much better than we expected --a GS. Checked out pics online - Denise, isn't this the same cabin you and your sisters shared on the pirate cruise? So excited :-))

[judyblu]

Wendy....that is great news. You are going to have a wonderful cruise;)

[OGCFreddie]

woo hoo --- got our gty cabin assignment. Much better than we expected --a GS. Checked out pics online - Denise, isn't this the same cabin you and your sisters shared on the pirate cruise? So excited :-))

Fantastic upgrade!! Now didn't Freddie tell you not to worry? You are going to have a GREAT time!!

[judyblu]

Fantastic upgrade!! Now didn't Freddie tell you not to worry? You are going to have a GREAT time!!

So the moral of this story is ALWAYS listen to Mr. Freddie:D:)

[dachshunddoglover]

Hi - just checking in. Where is everyone?

I actually have OFF for Super Bowl this Sunday. Did not plan it. Just worked out that way. Who should I root for?

Got the bill for Kelsey's surgery today. $17,000. of which we had to pay $75.00. THAT is why I work. I have fantastic health, dental and vision coverage.

Well - got to go. See ya later.

E-Beth

[OGCFreddie]

Hi - just checking in. Where is everyone?




Hey, Missy! I've been posting. Am I not part of everyone? I'm starting to feel unloved again - lol

[judyblu]

I have also been posting but I guess I don't count either!!!

E-beth...you have to be a little more specfic if you don't count Freddie and I:eek:

[Smilinheart]

thanks for the words of encouragement Freddie, EBeth & Judy....must have been those grrrrrreat pirate vibes that got us the good cabin selection. Can't wait and we're doing the count down dance :p.

I notice I've been very chatty as time gets closer. Just goes to show it has been much too long since the last trip! Really hope we can join in another pirate cruise soon, I might have to go solo if I can convince my boss to give me some extra time off.

In the meantime -- you all take care and have a great week!

[dachshunddoglover]

Wendy - I might need a roommate for this sailing so let me know if you are serious about going> Come on, you know you'll have a great time!!!!!!!!!!

Did you get your cabin assignment and are you happy with it?

Freddie and Judy - glad you're posting. You know I love you.

got to run, - Love you, bye

E-Beth

[Smilinheart]

Wendy - I might need a roommate for this sailing so let me know if you are serious about going> Come on, you know you'll have a great time!!!!!!!!!!

Did you get your cabin assignment and are you happy with it?

Freddie and Judy - glad you're posting. You know I love you.

got to run, - Love you, bye

E-Beth

EBeth -- What date is the sailing? I should know by end of Feb or first week of March at the latest if I can take another .... we (work) are waiting to see if we can secure a new client/project -- if so, that will secure my job :)

Oh yes - we are pleased with the assignment...went from a D2 to a GS with very minimal cost difference ($200 is all)- we were assigned GS 1048. Looks like the pool is on the deck above but should still be great.

Have a wonderful day

[dachshunddoglover]

That was a great score with your cabin assignment! Congrats!

[OGCFreddie]

EBeth -- What date is the sailing? I should know by end of Feb or first week of March at the latest if I can take another .... we (work) are waiting to see if we can secure a new client/project -- if so, that will secure my job :)

Oh yes - we are pleased with the assignment...went from a D2 to a GS with very minimal cost difference ($200 is all)- we were assigned GS 1048. Looks like the pool is on the deck above but should still be great.

Have a wonderful day
To answer your question to E-Beth who tends to be a bit blonde (;)), the date of the cruise she is referring to is September 23, 2012. It's a weel-long Eastern Caribbean on Freedom out of Port Canaveral. Hope to see ya aboard!!!

[dachshunddoglover]

Thank you Fredie! ;) I am up to my eyeballs in Grand Canyon stuff at the moment and not cruise stuff. Horrible! I like to just step on the ship and let everyone else take care of me instead of planning every tiny weenie detail that the family (husband) won't appreciate anyway. gosh - I have been on the internet for days trying to take care of all the details, tours, hotels, meals, shows, etc, etc......

Wendy - please come on this sailing. We would have a great time and I'm using one of my "golden" next cruises so we would get the cheapest rate possible. and they have a $150. savings certificate. Come on!

[dachshunddoglover]

Airtran just called. Got a trip for tomorrow. Overnights in CAK and PIT. I'm looking forward to going back. It feels like I've been out a long time.

[LindaMae]

E-Beth are you flying for Airtran or SWA? My dil is based in PHX and flies for SWA--wow she has the BEST health insurance coverage!! Speaking of which your AZ trip..do you not get hotel, car and other airlines discounts? She does. Ginny you have given such good descriptions of the Northern Arizona country. We really like to go to Sedona too!

We are kind of thinking about the Vision for 2013 too. It is do it on Princess this year or Vision next year.

It is good reading that all is well with everyone!! Cruising all over the place. Would be nice living closer to the ports!! :rolleyes:

Happy Weekend Everyone!!
Linda Mae

[judyblu]

Linda....so good to see you post here. Be sure to drop in more often and let us know what is happening at your end of the country;):)

[LindaMae]

Thanks Judy...I think we are like lots of people this year no rain, warmer weather and no snow.

All is good ... just trying to decide where to cruise? Retirement is so tough!!

[judyblu]

Linda......consider joining Pirates in Sept or December. Check my signature for dates and ships. Hint: Lots of fun Pirates on Sept. 23;)

[INeedAShot]

A man walks up to a woman in his office and tells her that her hair smells
nice. The woman immediately goes into her supervisor's office and tells
him that she wants to file a sexual harassment suit and explains why. The
supervisor is puzzled by this time and says, "What's wrong with the
coworker telling you your hair smells nice?"
The woman replies, "He's a midget."

[judyblu]

A man walks up to a woman in his office and tells her that her hair smells
nice. The woman immediately goes into her supervisor's office and tells
him that she wants to file a sexual harassment suit and explains why. The
supervisor is puzzled by this time and says, "What's wrong with the
coworker telling you your hair smells nice?"
The woman replies, "He's a midget."

This was funny, IMO. I think it is a little too early to start with the "short" jokes:D LOL

[LindaMae]

This was funny, IMO. I think it is a little too early to start with the "short" jokes:D LOL

Hey Judy jokes are great anytime!! That was a LMAO too! ;):p:eek:

Dorothy just read the earlier posts, and I thank you for the shoe website. It seems harder in CA to get sandals that have a heal in the back. Also hard to find swim ware that is past a size 2:eek::eek:

Happy Friday!!
Linda Mae

[judyblu]

Just wanted to say Happy Week-end to everyone.
We should have pleasant weather for Saturday & Sunday, a few clouds but rain will be here Monday, Tuesday and Wendesday.

Stay well.

[isabela]

:)Hello, I want to introduce ourselves. We just booked this cruise yesterday. My friend Dorothy gave us the "push";) thet we need to do it. My name is Isabel and my husband is Hermes. Hope to get to meet everyone onboard. I will keep in touch with Dorothy for all the information about the meeting place or any other activities. My husband will celebrate his birthday onboard, so he is happy about it. Any excuse is a good excuse to go cruising,:p right? Have a Bless weekend.

[roger1955]

:)Hello, I want to introduce ourselves. We just booked this cruise yesterday. My friend Dorothy gave us the "push";) thet we need to do it. My name is Isabel and my husband is Hermes. Hope to get to meet everyone onboard. I will keep in touch with Dorothy for all the information about the meeting place or any other activities. My husband will celebrate his birthday onboard, so he is happy about it. Any excuse is a good excuse to go cruising,:p right? Have a Bless weekend.


what cruise did you book. This is a general thread for the Pirates to keep in touch with other.

Kat

[judyblu]

what cruise did you book. This is a general thread for the Pirates to keep in touch with other.

Kat

I think they are book on Equinox, April 6.

[roger1955]

Royal Caribbean (http://www.cruisecritic.com/reviews/cruiseline.cfm?CruiseLineID=32)'s Voyager of the Seas (http://www.cruisecritic.com/reviews/review.cfm?ShipID=105) experienced a rash of the virus on its last sailing, which ended Saturday in New Orleans (http://www.cruisecritic.com/ports/newport.cfm?ID=53). Boarding of new passengers was delayed by an hour to allow time for cleaning. The rest of the itinerary is unimpacted.

Does anyone know if Dave & Cindy and David & Nancy are on either of these sailings are?

[OGCFreddie]

Royal Caribbean (http://www.cruisecritic.com/reviews/cruiseline.cfm?CruiseLineID=32)'s Voyager of the Seas (http://www.cruisecritic.com/reviews/review.cfm?ShipID=105) experienced a rash of the virus on its last sailing, which ended Saturday in New Orleans (http://www.cruisecritic.com/ports/newport.cfm?ID=53). Boarding of new passengers was delayed by an hour to allow time for cleaning. The rest of the itinerary is unimpacted.

Does anyone know if Dave & Cindy and David & Nancy are on either of these sailings are?

I believe they are sailing on the 11th out of NOLA on the Voyager. They aren't onboard yet.

[darozier101]

Freddie is correct--we board the Voyager on the 11th. I did read on their board that they were delaying boarding this past Saturday until at least 1:00 so that the ship could be completely cleaned. Am packing some hand sanitizer just in case.
Hope everyone is doing well. Looking to the mini-meet in May.
Nancy

[Parrotheadtoo]

Royal Caribbean (http://www.cruisecritic.com/reviews/cruiseline.cfm?CruiseLineID=32)'s Voyager of the Seas (http://www.cruisecritic.com/reviews/review.cfm?ShipID=105) experienced a rash of the virus on its last sailing, which ended Saturday in New Orleans (http://www.cruisecritic.com/ports/newport.cfm?ID=53). Boarding of new passengers was delayed by an hour to allow time for cleaning. The rest of the itinerary is unimpacted.

Does anyone know if Dave & Cindy and David & Nancy are on either of these sailings are?
I think this issue happen not long ago on this same ship.
I would definitely bring those sanitizing wipes, and go over the cabin several times!.
I guess there will be no room for any stowaways.

Is it cruise time yet?

Dorothy

[masterbaker]

Bon Voyage Voyager Pirates!!! Remember.... Alcohol kills noro. Keep drinking. ;):D

[1cruisedoggie]

Count us in for the mini-meet in May, Sue will book our room this week.

Still haven't booked anything for 2012 yet, going back to the beach in May for our anniversary, 3 nights. Still working on group cruises for the Moose and the Shriner's, may have to go on those as escorts. Plus I have a new toy,,, see photo,,,

[OGCFreddie]

Bon Voyage Voyager Pirates!!! Remember.... Alcohol kills noro. Keep drinking. ;):D

GREAT advice, Ginny!!!!! I always knew there was a legitimate reason for those Long Island Iced Teas!!! It's for medicinal purposes. Yeah...that's right! Medicinal purposes!!!

[1cruisedoggie]

All booked for the mini-meet, looking forward to it,,,

[dachshunddoglover]

Can someone refresh me ~ When is the mini-meet in May?

E-Beth

[judyblu]

Can someone refresh me ~ When is the mini-meet in May?

E-Beth

May 18-20.
Thanks to Freddie; mini-meet has its own thread:
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1558805

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy West Florida Mateys...

Anyone going to the Port Charlotte Fair this week?

http://www.thecharlottecountyfair.com/2011_fair_schedule.htm

Sunday, Feb 12th: Senior Day- Admission $5.00

Happy Thursday to all.

Dorothy

[roger1955]

Have a great cruise and Dave nice upgrade ENJOY IT!!!

Kat & Rog

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys...
Yes, its true, David did get an upgrade from a Grand Suite to an Owners suite!

For those of you that do not read Facebook, here's some posts by some pirates.

Cindy Post from 9 hours ago.
Two great evenings in New Orleans....highlight was a session of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band tonight :)
Boarding the Voyager tomorrow for 7 nights Western Caribbean before a return trip to the Big Easy.



Dave Post from 14 hours ago...
Back from a great day with load of beads from a parade. Having a few drinks and then dinner and Preservation Hall followed by a stroll down Bourbon St.

Dave Post: Thursday, 4:14pm
Woohoo upgraded to owner suite from grand suite.

The Picture is Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans with their famous Beignets.

Dorothy

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys....

No upgrades for David and Nancy for the Voyager sailing... They won't need it as the partying will be in the Owners suite for sail aways!

The pirates will be late boarding the Voyager today, due to another deep cleaning by Royal due to Noro Virus from a few weeks ago? Boarding is expected for 1 pm.
The pirates are prepared..........

Wishing all a great weekend!

Dorothy

[judyblu]

Thanks Dorothy for keeping us non-FB users posted as to the happenings of some of our cruising Pirates. I know they are going to have a wonderful time in the Owner's Suite.....if only walls could talk:D

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ahoy Mateys....

Heard from Nancy about 20 minutes ago... They were on their way to muster on the Voyager.
They have a nice balcony cabin on the hump. David has decorated the cabin door already...

They plan to meet Dave and Cindy for sail away, and then its dinner this evening at Portofino's... Ah, love those buy one, get one free!

Looking forward to sailing on the Equinox . Only fifty five more days until we sail!

Its been a beautiful sunny windy day at 75 degrees.. We do expect down in the 40's tonight. I just put away my comfy comforter in the attic... oh my!

Dorothy

[judyblu]

Dorothy...go get the cozy comforter!!! It's going to get colder:eek:
Our high today was at noon 65 now it is 60 going down, down, down. Tomorrow our high is going to be 55. Where is the beach??

[roger1955]

We are expecting temps in the teens over night and low 30's tomorrow with more snow.

Kat

[judyblu]

We are expecting temps in the teens over night and low 30's tomorrow with more snow.

Kat

That is way toooooo cold for me and my thin blood:D

[1Smooth Operator]

There comes a time when a woman just has to trust her husband... for example...




A wife comes home late at night and quietly opens the door to her bedroom.
From under the blanket she sees four legs instead of two. She reaches for a baseball bat and starts hitting the blanket as hard as she can. Once she's done, she goes to the kitchen to have a drink.


As she enters, she sees her husband there, reading a magazine. "Hi Darling", he says, "Your parents have come to visit us, so l let them stay in our bedroom. Did you say hello?

[Parrotheadtoo]

There comes a time when a woman just has to trust her husband... for example...




A wife comes home late at night and quietly opens the door to her bedroom.
From under the blanket she sees four legs instead of two. She reaches for a baseball bat and starts hitting the blanket as hard as she can. Once she's done, she goes to the kitchen to have a drink.


As she enters, she sees her husband there, reading a magazine. "Hi Darling", he says, "Your parents have come to visit us, so l let them stay in our bedroom. Did you say hello?
Ahoy Matey...

It appears you have removed your warm cozy covers, and have gone bonkers....

Happy Sunday to all.

[Parrotheadtoo]

Ah... it's warmer now at 38...
Still debating about walking to the front gate for the Sunday paper...

Snow? It's time for that move to Florida.
At least our cold does not last long, and you don't have to go to work in the snow.

By now, Nancy must be sunning her self at the Solarium pool.

Dorothy

[Parrotheadtoo]

Barry baked some Grand biscuits this morning to go with Roy's chili.....

Judy: The beach is calling you........:cool:

Happy Sunday to all.

Dorothy

[judyblu]

Barry baked some Grand biscuits this morning to go with Roy's chili.....

Judy: The beach is calling you........:cool:

Happy Sunday to all.

Dorothy


It is toooo cold for me to go to the beach today. High will be 51. I plan on staying inside under a comforter.

[roger1955]

It is toooo cold for me to go to the beach today. High will be 51. I plan on staying inside under a comforter.


Well we didn't get the snow today. But it was cold.

Kat

[masterbaker]

It's pretty chilly even this far south. We have a freeze warning tonight. :eek:

I cooked a pot of Chicken and Dumplings. Comfort food to warm us from the inside and the stove burning on low for hours to warm the house. Yummy too! :D

Keep warm everyone!

[judyblu]

Good Monday morning to all Pirates.
According to the local weather reports...today will be a high of 60 and will slowly climb each day until we reach our normal 70 by Friday. I can't wait, I do hate being cold. At least, the sun is shining:cool:

Today is my dear friend's birthday so she is taking the day off of work and we are going window shopping at a large mall, then pedicures and a wonderful late lunch is planned.

I will check in later.

[Smilinheart]

Wendy - please come on this sailing. We would have a great time and I'm using one of my "golden" next cruises so we would get the cheapest rate possible. and they have a $150. savings certificate. Come on!

Hi EBeth-- this is very hard to pass up... a "golden" opportunity :-) I would really like to make this trip but can't commit at this time and don't want to hold you up. Aside from the still unsettled work junk :mad:, we had some unexpected health issues arise that are keeping me from committing right now. I'd love to put another sailing on my list but I just barely made it onboard for our Feb 4 Jewel cruise (packed 5 hrs before my flight) and thought we were going to have to cancel completely at the last minute and give up our GS upgrade on Jewel...I was sweating it. I'm looking into trip insurance for the April trip just in case because even that one is a little sketchy at the moment :confused: I realized you can just never tell what might happen from one day to the next 'duh' .... and what a shame to loose all that cruise $ b/c I didn't get insurance.

I'll certainly stay in touch and will let you know if the situation changes. Keeping my fingers crossed that stuff gets settled soon - sure sounds like a fun trip.

[Parrotheadtoo]

Good Monday morning to all Pirates.
According to the local weather reports...today will be a high of 60 and will slowly climb each day until we reach our normal 70 by Friday. I can't wait, I do hate being cold. At least, the sun is shining:cool:

Today is my dear friend's birthday so she is taking the day off of work and we are going window shopping at a large mall, then pedicures and a wonderful late lunch is planned.

I will check in later.
Ahoy JJ

It sounds like a nice day for you with your friend..
Your birthday day will be coming up soon for you!

Our French doors are opened once more to the screened in verandas......Ah :)

T' pirates cruising should be in Falmouth tomorrow from 9-6p
Heather is cruising also but on a different ship. She will be missing the pirates in Cozumel by one day.

Friday is no school for the kids as its a "Rodeo Day". All the seniors and kids have free admission to the County fair.

[Parrotheadtoo]

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z367/malaviya999/valentine%20%20day%20quotes/hugdayhugsmshugpictureskissday16.jpg

[roger1955]

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z367/malaviya999/valentine%20%20day%20quotes/hugdayhugsmshugpictureskissday16.jpg

Aw gee thanks!!

And back to you

Rog

[ck_razor]

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE! May your cupid meet you at the front door naked today! :D:eek:

[masterbaker]

Happy Valentines Day!

[OGCFreddie]

Personally, I had to take Lulu (the Dachshund) to the vet first thing this morning so I guess, in a way, I had a date with my weiner. Seems only fitting for me and Valentine's Day :p ;)


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/triplegloss/antival.jpg

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!!!

[ck_razor]

Too funny Freddie!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMORROW FREDDIE, LOVE!!!!! Hope you have a fantastic one!

[judyblu]

Freddie...I sure hope Lulu is OK. Yes, she does count as a date;)

I sure do miss all my Pirate friends.
Happy Valentines Day!!!!

[OGCFreddie]

Freddie...I sure hope Lulu is OK. Yes, she does count as a date;)

I sure do miss all my Pirate friends.
Happy Valentines Day!!!!
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

[judyblu]

LuLu is a very pretty companion. I hope the itching stops soon.

[masterbaker]

Freddie, did you ever try that vest for the dogs that you asked about a while ago? We have a new fur baby that hates to ride in cars and i'm thinking about trying it.