Respectfully, could we please stop calling it "CP" or the C Princess?

[argosy]

There are SO many topics referencing the C Princess (for Caribbean Princess). For anyone new here, they might confuse "C Princess" for Coral Princess. I'm not even "new" and I get confused myself.

[cruznliz]

Excellent point. It's probably abbreviated because people aren't positive how to spell Carribbeann http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif (Same with "Med" instead of Medditterranneann.)

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[spongerob]

Can we call it the CarP? JK. It's just a mouthful to type, so to speak. I usually type it once in full and use CP from that point on.

Just completed:
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[tpmartin]

Why don't we just keep abbreviating the Caribbean Princess (CP0 and just use the name Coral.
Tom M

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[argosy]

I've come to realize CP always means Caribbean Princess, but as I say...someone new to the board won't know this "rule" or "tradition." They may not even know the Caribbean Princess exists, if they are only booked on the Coral and are new to cruising. Cari Princess or some type of identifier, more than an abbreviation...would be better. Of course, I realize people will still use "CP" but if we could at least cut down on it, I think it would help. I speak from experience: I am going with a group of new cruisers (on the Coral) and I directed them here. They would think the Coral had a giant tv screen on the deck, from the comments here about CP (Caribbean Princess).

I mainly am talking about the subject titles.

[roohound]

I agree..I've been getting confused..probably because I'm sailing on the Coral in a few weeks.

Maybe to even things out I should start posting questions about the Coral with CP in the title LOL

[ahracer]

We could really confuse some people sailing on the Caribbean Princess if we started refering to the Coral as CP.

Example;

Is the indoor pool on the CP open 24 hours?
Isn't it a great view of the bow from the Horzon Court.
I can't wait to go through the canal on the CP.
When does the CP start its Alaska sailings.

Makes me want to post a few as topics to see the reactions http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Scott

[Bisous3]

Ah! good point! I will be more clear next time.

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[roohound]

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[yensid1071]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by spongerob:
Can we call it the CarP? JK.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
LOL!!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Too funny!! Hey, we can call the Coral the CorP! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif JK!!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

I had wondered about the possible confusion or mixup between the two, but figured it would pass. Very good point and maybe something like CaribP or CaribPrin would be a happy medium. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif After all, it feels weird just calling her the "Caribbean" since that's technically one of the cruise destinations! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_redface.gif Sheesh... you'd think the higher-ups at Princess could see the trouble this would cause us here on the boards and would have been a bit more cooperative finding a name or nickname that's easier to deal with!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif JK!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[harry]

actually its a silly point Coral is 5 letters and I think if Coral was the ship referenced it would be spelled out.

And yes I was on the CP on April 10th

Olympia 1970 Cunard Adventurer 1973 Fairwind 1975
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1997 Royal Princess 1998
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Norway 2003 Dawn Princess 2003 Caribbean Princess 2004

[CruiseFever]

FYI, I read and comprehend CP for Caribbean Princess and Coral for Coral Princess.

One of the reasons CP for the Caribbean Princess works is because it is really easy to write an awkward sentence otherwise.

"I am going on a Caribbean Princess cruise"

might mean

"I am going to the Caribbean on a Princess cruise ship"

New people will catch on. I am new, I did and DW says I am dumb as a post.

Happy Cruising

Chris

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[argosy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>actually its a silly point Coral is 5 letters and I think if Coral was the ship referenced it would be spelled out.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I disagree. Because new cruisers (who are booked on Coral) may not even know there is another ship that also begins with the letter "C."

I'm not saying you have to spell out "Caribbean Princess" every single time, but asking that you differentiate somehow in the thread title: Cari Princess, Cari P...whatever. Then in the message you could use CP if you wanted. It is just a suggestion, but I think it's a valid request.

[AcworthBill]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by yensid1071:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by spongerob:
Can we call it the CarP? JK.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
LOL!!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Too funny!! Hey, we can call the Coral the CorP! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif JK!!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
And if one goes on a Special Excursion off of the Coral Princess, we should refer to it as a "CorPSE".

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[CruiseFever]

Ok, show of hands:

How many people really think "CP" means Coral Princess and "Coral" means a place to round up the horses?

Happy Cruising

Chris

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[ahracer]

I just hope people don't start calling the Pacific Princess as the PP http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Scott

[CruiseFever]

LOL: "PP"

Or Tahitian Princess "TP"

ok ok, maybe there IS some substance to this argument

Happy Cruising

Chris

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[sue d. miller]

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Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[DaHuckster]

Sue,
Don't you mean the SP?

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Is the indoor pool on the CP open 24 hours?
Isn't it a great view of the bow from the Horzon Court.
I can't wait to go through the canal on the CP.
When does the CP start its Alaska sailings.

Makes me want to post a few as topics to see the reactions <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Funny guy...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> I just hope people don't start calling the Pacific Princess as the PP <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Actually that already is happening...people who speak of the ships often call her "PP." Of course the crew on board call her the "Terrific Pacific" and I'll have to agree with them...!

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[ahracer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DaHuckster:
Sue,
Don't you mean the SP?

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No SP won't due because that could be the Star, Sea or Sapphire http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Scott

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[yensid1071]

LOL!!!!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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[sue d. miller]

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Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[LovingFL]

This has to be the funniest posting I have read! good to see we have a lot of members with a GREAT sense of humor!

Mark


Caribbean Princess 9/04 (Labor Day Cruise)
Grand Princess 10/03 (Halloween Cruise)

[jsea]

Tahitian has been referred to as TP many a times.

Princess has internal two-letter designators for all of their ships. Someone should figure out what they are and we can abbreviate away!

[spongerob]

The Royal Princess is often referred to as the RP. Given the average age of its passengers, perhaps it should be the AARP.

Just completed:
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[roohound]

HAL took over the Royal Princess? http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[AcworthBill]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>The Royal Princess is often referred to as the RP. Given the average age of its passengers, perhaps it should be the AARP.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Sorry, that abbreviation has already been absconded by a bunch of Bill W's Friends who are sailing on the Royal Princess.

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[spongerob]

ROFL! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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[CruiseFever]

I bet the RP's AARP passengers would know what L.S.M.F.T. means PDQ!

Happy Cruising

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[sue d. miller]

I had AARP once. They cancelled. Said I wasn't old enough. I was, just had too much fun. Never did RP. Is that fun too? http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[jemingway]

I will call the "CP" the Carib, since it works for the beer. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

JV

[sue d. miller]

P.s. They let DH keep his AARp. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[gatour]

Funny you should ask this. Earlier today, I was scanning this board looking for things on the Coral Princess. I saw some subject headers with CP in the title. Clicked on the thread and saw it was about the Caribean Princess. I was aware of both ships, but based on the header didn't really know which ship was being referred to.

I was thinking of starting a similiar thread as this one suggesting that in the subject line be a little more clear about which ship is being referred to. In the body of the message, go with whatever you want.


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CruisingIsLife:
Ok, show of hands:

How many people really think "CP" means Coral Princess and "Coral" means a place to round up the horses?

Happy Cruising

Chris

http://www.LifeIsCruising.com

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<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Princess Coral
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[jsea]

Someone was nice enough to pass along Princess' internal 2-letter ship designators. As you can see, Caribbean is CB. I think Sea Princess was CP, and will probably be again when she returns.

Caribbean Princess = CB
Coral Princess = CO
Dawn Princess = DP
Diamond Princess = DI
Golden Princess = NP
Grand Princess = AP
Island Princess = IP
Pacific Princess = PA
Regal Princess = GP
Royal Princess = RP
Sapphire Princess = SA
Star Princess = TP
Sun Princess = SP
Tahitian Princess = TA

[sue d. miller]

That will do it!! I can see it now!!!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[njoyndride]

In the a.m. when dd and I first logged on to CC on our PC and read the post we were LOL at the replies. Of course it was mid-day to you all because we're from CA and on PST. Then in the p.m. with dh we were ROFL reading the rest. We're scheduled on CP (booked through AAA), ETA 6/5/04, 11am EST.

BTW I'm a member of OATC.

TTFN http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Sharon

Elation 05/98
Paradise 04/99
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Inspiration 05/00
Enchantment of the Seas 10/00
Rhapsody of the Seas 03/01
Carnival Spirit 05/01
Grandeur of the Seas 11/01
Ocean Princess 04/02
Jubilee 09/02
Carnival Conquest 03/03
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[jhannah]

So how do you know if "RP" is Royal Princess or Regal Princess? C'mon. Surely we're not so acronym dependent that we can't spell out the names of the ships. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif (I'm sure this will go over like a hocker in a punchbowl.)

'Vegas Jim

[MouseMan]

OKAY.....The NP and TP are sister ships of the AP. IP is the sister to CO. DP is sister to DP. The SA is sister to the DI. We have the new PA and CB and TA. Lets us not foget the GP and RP. ANY QUESTIONS?????

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[AcworthBill]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jhannah:
So how do you know if "RP" is Royal Princess or Regal Princess? C'mon. Surely we're not so acronym dependent that we can't spell out the names of the ships. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif (I'm sure this will go over like a hocker in a punchbowl.)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Otherwise commonly referred to on this message board as a HIP.

But at least you had the good taste to not suggest that, "... this will go over like a FIC."

<FONT SIZE="5"><FONT COLOR="#000000">Bill & Mary</FONT></FONT>
<FONT SIZE="3"><FONT COLOR="#FF0000">"GolP": May 9, 2004</FONT></FONT>
(A 25th Anniversary First Cruise.... Everyone has to start Somewhere!)
Leaving ON:
<FONT SIZE="4"><span style="border:blue double 5px;"><span style="background-color:#000066;"><tt><FONT COLOR="#33CCFF">~ 5/9/04 at 11:00p.m. {No Countdown Clock: You Figure It Out} ~</span></span></FONT></FONT></tt></p>

[This message was edited by AcworthBill on 04-21-04 at 11:37 AM.]

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Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[sue d. miller]

What the H*** ship am I on? http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[yensid1071]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by sue d. miller:
What the H*** ship am I on? http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
The Good Ship Lollipop. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif a/k/a the Lollipop Princess. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

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Sea Princess - 12/2000
Emerald Seas - 7/1984

[sue d. miller]

Thank heaven. I thought I booked the wrong one.I am soooo confused!!!!!!!!!!!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[AcworthBill]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by sue d. miller:
I am soooo confused!!!!!!!!!!!!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Comes with being an ex-AARP member! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gifhttp://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gifhttp://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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<FONT SIZE="3"><FONT COLOR="#FF0000">Golden Princess: May 9, 2004</FONT></FONT>
(A 25th Anniversary First Cruise.... Everyone has to start Somewhere!)
Leaving ON:
<FONT SIZE="4"><span style="border:blue double 5px;"><span style="background-color:#000066;"><tt><FONT COLOR="#33CCFF">~ 5/9/04 at 11:00p.m. {No Countdown Clock: You Figure It Out} ~</span></span></FONT></FONT></tt></p>

[sue d. miller]

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Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[UK Cruiser]

Do you think it's a good idea to get a petition up to Princess, asking them to in future build only one class of ship, with identical facilities? At least then we can ask generic questions about open pools, Horizon Court, larger balconies, best cabins and it won't matter which ship we're asking about.

[ahracer]

Oh my think of the heated debate that would cause trying to pick which class of ships to build http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Scott

[sue d. miller]

I am Hiding under the covers already. Somebody let me know when the smoke clears!!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[jsea]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by UK Cruiser:
Do you think it's a good idea to get a petition up to Princess, asking them to in future build only one class of ship, with identical facilities?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Princess is basically at that point! Save for Regal Princess and Pacific/Tahitian, all they have are Baby Grands, Grands, and Grander Grands as Princess puts it.

[yensid1071]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jsea:
all they have are Baby Grands, Grands, and Grander Grands as Princess puts it.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Sounds like this is the Princess Piano Line. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

If they combine the design for the Sun and Grand class ships, they can call them the Sand Ships. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Caribbean Princess - 4/2004
Dawn Princess - 12/2003
Sea Princess - 12/2000
Emerald Seas - 7/1984

[AcworthBill]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>If they combine the design for the Sun and Grand class ships, they can call them the Sand Ships. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes, I believe I like that better that the Grun Ships.

<FONT SIZE="5"><FONT COLOR="#000000">Bill & Mary</FONT></FONT>
<marquee><FONT SIZE="3"><FONT COLOR="#FF0000">"GolP": May 9, 2004</FONT></FONT></marquee>

[jturner901]

We are CPers. Oh yeah, we are also DINKS. Sorry.

All the best!

Jay & Karen Turner
Mount Hope, Ontario

Westerdam – 12/93
Statendam – 10/95
Zenith – 05/96
Westerdam – 05/97
Norway – 10/97
Westerdam – 10/98
Sun Princess – 10/99
Volendam – 10/00
Volendam – 10/01
Century – 10/02
Zuiderdam – 05/03
Caribbean Princess - 05/04

[MouseMan]

This ship, that ship. Here a ship, there a ship. Anywhere a ship, ship.
Rhapsody of the Seas "97"
GRAND Princess "98"
DIAMOND PRINCESS 11/06/04

"AND AWAY WE GO"

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[Princess Di]

How did I just now find this Hilarious Thread?
Chris, you are far smarter than most Posts!
Well, today, the Texans are Way Ahead.
Dallas Fort-Worth (yensid1071) nearly nailed it. However, JSea wins First Price for accuracy.
The History is quite logical: Since the first was Sun, therefore SP, when her twin was born, CP makes sense (sounds like Sea). Can't use C again, so use the first 2 letters for Coral, hence CO. Next comes CB and that is nice because it puts it first before the other C's (in alpha order).
Dawn took the first 'D' (DP), the first 2 letters for Diamond = Di. R was taken by Royal Princess so Regal got GP (her Middle letter). Since the Sun got SP, when the Star came along, she got TP (her second letter). The next S got the first two letters, SA for Sapphire. Since TP was already taken by the Star, the Tahitian takes the first 2 letters, hence, TA. Starting to see a pattern? The Old Pacific Princess was PP so the New one is PA (first 2 letters, again). I know, it seems inconsistent - you have to think on it a while, then it will Finally make good sense.
O.K. now. Do you really think that everyone who reads this list - that JSea researched and was kind enough to type in - will SAVE it in their Princess file to refer to? I would certainly hope so. Would surely make it easier reading for all of us Cruise Crazies.
The acronymns are important for the limits of the computer fields. Some of us will continue to use the proper terms. We Former Military Types ARE the Gurus of the acronyms, you know.
A Rose by any other name . . .

A Smile is just a little curve that sets a lot of things Straight.
Fair Winds and Following Seas!

[laginog]

Oh my Gosh!! What a hilarious post!! "CP" is much easier than typing out Caribbean Princess every time. And typing "Coral" is nice and short. Surely we can still differentiate this way!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Car Destiny-W Caribbean-6/1/00
Sovereign - Bahamas - 6/15/01
Star Princess-Alaska-7/16/02
Navigator-E Caribbean-8/02/03
Mariner-W Caribbean-01/25/04
Caribbean Princess - 9/25/04

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Kathi



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LOVE THE VOYAGER AND GRAND CLASS!!! BUT ANY SHIP WILL DO!!!

[glrounds]

I Have the Solution ! !

Drop the Princess part...just call her the Caribbean or the Coral.

Or better yet, book the PRIDE, CONQUEST, MIRACLE, or VALOR. No ambiguity there ! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Chris, don't let them hit me with sticks! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Live well, love much, laugh often.

Gary http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

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[sue d. miller]

I know he would be happy to protect you, but Chris has been dodging the sticks for weeks!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif But he may tell you the secret on how to avoid it!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif He is the only guy I know that keeps falling into s*** and keeps smelling like a rose!!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY..... GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL

[Princess Di]

Gary,
It's gonna be Bigger than a stick.

Kathi,
It's the CB!
The CP is the Sea Princess.

Sharon,
I know that you are boarding the CB, Right Now. However, you might be mistaken for living in Canada. US = United States. Although the state abbreviation is CA, it also stands for More Northernly Country. I think it is Maria you are related to. She went to Cancun and I am spamming her with TA Port stuff. Take good care of Stevers & Cici for me. I'm gonna go watch you on the CruiseCam now.

A Smile is just a little curve that sets a lot of things Straight.
Fair Winds and Following Seas!

[Princess Di]

SUE,

Chris shared his Secret. It is based on his Engaging Good Looks, Boyish Smile, and Charming Personality - Believe it. He Never Lies.
A Rose by any other Name is called:
Prince Chris.

A Smile is just a little curve that sets a lot of things Straight.
Fair Winds and Following Seas!

[glrounds]

All in good fun, gang.

Actually, I've come over "to the other side" today, because another Carnival cruiser and myself are considering an early summer cruise 2005 to Alaska on a Princess ship. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

And, Sue, guess who was instrumental in producing that interest? http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

With 10 out of my 12 cruises on Carnival, I've always had a fantastic time on their ships (and, NO, I've never had to step over a drunk to get into my cabin and have never seen anyone puking in the elevators http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif).

However, we, as Chris once mused several months ago, want to spread our wings a little and try another line. A cruise to Alaska seems like the ideal opportunity http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Live well, love much, laugh often.

Gary http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

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[laginog]

Sorry Princess Di!! CB just doesn't sound right!!! Sounds like a radio or something!! Ha-Ha!!

Car Destiny-W Caribbean-6/1/00
Sovereign - Bahamas - 6/15/01
Star Princess-Alaska-7/16/02
Navigator-E Caribbean-8/02/03
Mariner-W Caribbean-01/25/04
Caribbean Princess - 9/25/04

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Kathi



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LOVE THE VOYAGER AND GRAND CLASS!!! BUT ANY SHIP WILL DO!!!

[CruiseFever]

We can't simply refer to the Caribbean Princess as the Caribbean or someone would be confused about that too:

Someone might say:
"I am taking a Caribbean cruise"

To which someone could reply:
"Oh yes, lovely ship" or "Oh really" Where?"

The official Princess call letter deal won't work either because not everyone would have the secret decoder list.

Someone might say:
"Wow, that CB sure is something!"

To which someone could reply:
"Oh yes, lovely ship" or "Hey, I had one of those when I was a kid! Every time I turned it on it ruined our neighbors TV reception"


Or finally, someone might say:
"Man, that CP is a lovely ship isn't it? How about that Movies Under the Stars huh? "

To which someone who was paying attention to the context might reply:

"Oh yes, the Caribbean Princess is a beauty! I think she's much prettier than her old hag sister, the Coral Princess.....Hey!....Shhh!....Listen!...Is that a Citizens Band radio those people are using over there? I didn't know those would work here in the middle of the Caribbean Sea!"

Happy Cruising

Chris

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Next up:
Caribbean Princess 06/26/04
Star Princess 10/24/04
Diamond Princess 12/22/04
Sapphire Princess June '05
Caribbean Princess 09/17/05
Carnival Valor 10/30/05

[DragonSlayer]

Just had to throw this in....Cari and Cora...b oth girls both Princesses both the first four letters...just nothing more than a thought

Godspeed

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[sue d. miller]

Gary, You will love it!! You won't be sorry. Excellent choice. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY..... GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL

[sue d. miller]

Princess Di, you are brilliant!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Prince Chris!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif How appropriate!! And no matter what anyone one says, he is not DUMB AS A POST!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif and it is definatly his boyish charm!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif It pays not to grow up. HOW BORING~~ http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY..... GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL

[laginog]

Chris is definitely a very "witty" guy!!! And on the ship name-calling, I still say it's the "CP"....and I'm stickin' to it!!!

Car Destiny-W Caribbean-6/1/00
Sovereign - Bahamas - 6/15/01
Star Princess-Alaska-7/16/02
Navigator-E Caribbean-8/02/03
Mariner-W Caribbean-01/25/04
Caribbean Princess - 9/25/04

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Kathi



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LOVE THE VOYAGER AND GRAND CLASS!!! BUT ANY SHIP WILL DO!!!

[lynwar]

OK, I'll weigh in.When we first booked the Caribbean Princess, I wrote it out every time on the Boards.Then I noticed that several posters referred to her as the CP so that's what I use when I refer to her after the first mention.I never even thought of the Coral Princess,probably because I wasn't going to be on her-and thought that her name might be written out since it's shorter.Now, with CP,TP,PP,etc, put them together with BB,BA,JJ,guaranteed B-AFT, and numbers for each one, we have ourselves a wonderful algebra equation! I'll be in a JJ-B-408 on the CaribP 9/18. Lynne

[sue d. miller]

LOL!! Isn't it fun?? http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY..... GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL

[lynwar]

Yes, it is a lot of fun, and proves it when we can get to the second page on a topic like this! Carry on, CA-Pers! Lynne