Fun Topic About Cruising....Join Me Please.......

[Lois R]

:D A.....A is for Anticipating my first Cruise on HAL!!!!......

[dakrewser]

:D A.....A is for Anticipating my first Cruise on HAL!!!!......
B is for breakfast on the verandah.....:)

[Sage]

C C is for Half Moon Cay where I hope to spend a wonderful day.

[sail7seas]

"C" is for COUNTDOWN TO OUR CRUISE. :)

[Sierrachik]

C

C is for the Chances of a lifetime!

[sail7seas]

Oops, I was too late to do "C"......Sorry.

so......

"D" is for the "DAM" ships.

[Sierrachik]

I guess I should have done D, Sail beat me to C!


D

D is for Darn it, the cruise isn't here yet!

[Sierrachik]

E

E is for is very Excited (ok, E is for Erlene too! :) )

[x lindsay x]

E is for exploring new places.

[bobpatj]

"F" is for the friendships that are made.

[ekerr19]

Oh great, I get F...


F is for Feeling the wind in your hair the Feeling the ocean breeze!!!

oops, Pat beat me to it and I like hers better!

[spcl4cs_gal]

G is for GEE IS IT ONLY FRIDAY???

[srpilo]

G is for Great that Lois decided to start this thread :D


Srpilo

[tommy]

H is for happy times on Holland

[MISSYLOU]

I is for I'm going on the Veendam.

[Lois R]

J.......Just 21 more days till we cruise......HEY PETE:D 3 more weeks!

[flatwallet]

K is for Kindred Spirit

[Sweetpea2978]

L is for loads of fun we are going to have[B]

[cruisinjudy]

M is for the many marvelous meals we will soon have on Westerdam which is M upside down.

[Peggy Sue]

N is for the NEW friends we will meet on board.

[RevNeal]

O is for the OUTSTANDING food and service from our beloved HAL staff!

[WindyCity]

P is for the Perfect vacation! :D

[waterlovers]

O is for the Ocean breezes coming through my verandah door!

[elmorejj]

O is for the Oosterdam, haven`t sailed her yet, but hope to....jean :cool:

[RevNeal]

We've already done P

Q is for the QUIET days at sea.

[localady]

R is for the Rotterdam, the ship and the City:) Both are shipping legions!:cool:

[Peggy Sue]

T is for the Thanks we give for the opportunity to Take such a fantastic vacation.

[cruisinjudy]

Didn't we skip S is for sunset and Statendam?

[localady]

U is for unpacking only once on vacation!!!!:cool:

[cruzlover56]

V is for the Veendam and Volendam that I hope to sail on one day.

[saltydog28]

V is for Veendam- The next ship I'll be on.

[cruisinjudy]

W is for Westerdam September 25th.

[LAFFNVEGAS]

X is for how Xcited I am about our up coming cruise:D :rolleyes: I think I am cheating on the spelling.:p

[ryansmemom]

Y is for you bet your life I love to cruise on a HOLLAND AMERICA SHIP

Linda

[Bill S]

Z is for all the great "Z" dam ships and Zzzzzzzz's I get on my verandah!!!

Can we do this again?????

[Lois R]

A is for ANOTHER round of letters:D

A is for ANOTHER CRUISE:)

[doone]

Great thread Lois.

B is for BOAT DRILL!!!!

[Krazy Kruizers]

C - C is for Cruising the world.

[Sierrachik]

C is for Calm Seas!

[stillfrantic]

D is for dining. I love being able to eat fancy meals everynight, and my husband not have to give his credit card at the end.:D

[stillfrantic]

E is for exploring. I love to find nooks and crannies around the ship to enjoy, as well, of course, as exploring beautiful seas and islands.

[clopaw]

F is for Food, glorious Food

[dexter]

R is for the RUM that is waiting for me on Zuiderdam.

[karensj]

R is for the rest and relaxation we will have.

Karen

[LAFFNVEGAS]

G is for the Great Service we recieve on Holland America.

[clopaw]

Dexter, you've had too much rum if you think r comes after f!

[RevNeal]

H is for HAL ... Holland America Line!!!!!!!

[dst]

R is for REGRET not taking a back to back cruise :)

[the2ofus]

I is for I CAN HARDLY WAIT until December 12 and our Westerdam cruise!!

[elmorejj]

J is for Juice..fresh squeezed on the lido.......and Jean :cool:

[Krazy Kruizers]

K - K is for KUDOS to another great HAL cruise.

[Krazy Kruizers]

For a while there I was getting worried about the alphabet F and then R.

:D

[RevNeal]

L is for LIDO ... where we stuff ourselves at breakfast and lunch ... yum! :)

[longtimecruiser]

M is for Massdam, another ship in the "dam" fleet

[longtimecruiser]

Couldn't resist - M is for meatloaf considered new gourmet fare on Hal ships!!!!!!!!!!

[Lois R]

N is for....No way:D .....LOL I love meatloaf don't misunderstand.....though not what I am looking for on a cruise;)

[Sue's Mom]

O is for Opportunity to cruise while we can.

[Skilla6]

Q is for feeling like a QUEEN all cruise long!

[Sue's Mom]

I'll just slot in a P - P is for promo for a shipboard credit to enjoy on board.

R next.

[dexter]

Dexter, you've had too much rum if you think r comes after f!
I actually typed this early this morning and when I posted it, it was after "Q"...I promise I haven't had any Rum...Yet.

[bepsf]

S if for Steak in the Pinnacle Grill!

[cheric]

T is for the Time of my life ... that's what I'll have on the Maasdam.

[RevNeal]

U is for UNIQUE , which is what our joyful cruise experiences are.

[RevNeal]

V is for VENERABLE, as in HAL's traditions and the classy old Grand Dame of the fleet, the former Rotterdam V !

[jhannah]

W is for walking the promenade in the early morning.

X is for the x-ray machine through which you must pass your bags every time you get on the ship.

Y is for the yum-yum man who hands out his wonderful treats.

Z is for all the z-z-z-z-z you catch out on deck.

[Bill HaHa]

R.............Is for romanace on the High Seas...........

[ASM]

A is for Anchors Aweigh!
and anticipating
and awaiting December!

[kryos]

And "K" is for kryos, who has only one more week before she boards the Zuiderdam for 14 glorious days!

Blue skies ...

--rita

[bepsf]

B is for Blue - the color of their hulls

[tealady]

R is for READY to go RIGHT now!!!

[elmorejj]

S is for silly threads, that are so good for the soul......jean :cool:

[Lois R]

T.....is for THAT Bread Pudding I keep hearing (reading) about:D I am definitely going to try it!

Jean, T is for THERE YOU GO.....FUN THREADS are great:D

[CaptData]

G Is for Grand Cayman a place to swim with Stingrays.

[cactuslady]

H is for Hallelujah, the cruise docs are here!

(I hope) ;)

[Ziggy7]

W is for WELCOME ABOARD!

[cactuslady]

I is for the Isthmus of Panama, Ice Cream in Lido, and for No Ironing in the cabins.

[jazzsea]

J is for "Jump for Joy". We are cruising again.

[Chilipepa]

R is for Rest and Relaxation. A Respite aboard from our busy lives.:)

[lipoppop]

S is for some people aren't in sync. But thats what makes it great.

[CINCY40]

R is for the Ryndam. Our first trip on her begins September 24th. R also stands for rest and relaxation, which is what we want on a HAL cruise.

Nancy

[Nautical Wheeler]

R is for Romantic nights at sea.

[bepsf]

T is for Time w/ your loved one

[Cameron-by-the-Sea]

U is for Underwater snorkeling!

[Krazy Kruizers]

V - Vista class ships!

[Krazy Kruizers]

V - Veendam

V - Volendam

[bepsf]

W is for Westerdam

[hammybee]

R is for rockin and rollin at sea

[hammybee]

Y is for, yes, please as I have another helping of chocolate.

[gliles]

Z


Z Z Z Z Z Z on the veranda

[imsulin]

A is for..........a couple of things:

Abstention...worked for me when I drank WAY too much at Sailaway. Remained sober for the remainder of the cruise. :(

Amnesia....about that Sailaway! (Hope I didn't offend anyone!)

Amen!....just booked another HAL cruise! (4-9-05 Zuiderdam)

AH..yes!

[RevNeal]

B is for "Bucks" ... as in "This cruise is gonna costa lot of bucks."

[Lois R]

C....Frances has been downgraded to a CATEGORY 2........but she will be bringing CATS and Dogs of Rain and winds.....:eek:

[Vicar]

D...is for Dover Sole .....or lack there of :)

[elmorejj]

E is for everything I always wanted to know, I found on these boards!!.....jean :cool:

[elmorejj]

F is for FRANCES, please, please go away...jean :cool:

[ssminnow]

g is for greatfull I dont live in florida.

[OCruisers]

H is for Ø Hurricane Frances Ø Go Away!!!!

[RevNeal]

I is for all of the "interesting" people we meat on our cruises.

[RevNeal]

J is for "J-category" inside cabins!!!! And I'm going to be in one in JUST 21 days! YIPPIE.

Amazing ... one cruise-duration to go. In JUST the length of time it will take for me to actually take the cruise, I'll be boarding the ship in Vancouver!

[elmorejj]

K is for its KILLING me waiting for Dec. and our next cruises.

One consolation, we`ll be in Mexico for two weeks at the end of the month....jean :cool:

[RevNeal]

L is for "Lido," where I will enjoy wonderful breakfasts and lunches and snacks and such for 21 days this Fall.

[bepsf]

M is for Many More Cruises to come!

[elmorejj]

N is for No thank you, I don`t care for a 2nd entree....jean :cool:

[Vicar]

O is for OH God I am so full *LOL*

[Lois R]

P.....Please Frances...go away:eek: ........Please..........

[zurmoly]

Q-Question for LOIS! When are you sailing? I know it is soon...I never see you anymore..:((

[Lois R]

Z....I am sailing Saturday~maybe?.....not sure what is going to happen this week....who knows?
I never see you anymore either...you are over on Princess and I am here...we need to meet back on X;)

[elmorejj]

R.....Rest assured, it will all be over someday......jean :cool:

[Cameron-by-the-Sea]

S...Say it isn't over, please! How could 7 days go by so quickly?

[RevNeal]

T is for the wonderful Table Fellowship in the dining room!

[cruznon]

U is for unending pampering at sea! :D

[imsulin]

V is for the VALIANT efforts of HAL this weekend!

W is for WELL WISHES to all Floridians.

X is for the XEROX copy of my 4/9/05 Zui confirmation!

Z is for both of the "Z" ships I've sailed on...and will sail again!

[ANSalberg]

"L" is for LONG- The LONGER the cruise the better! [ looking forward to 62 days on the Amsterdam in October & November,2005 -Asia-Pacific Rim cruise]
Anne

[elmorejj]

A is for Another hurricane heading our way next week....jean :(

[Krazy Kruizers]

Hey you guys - you forgot about Y!

Y - yearning to get on that cruise ship.

[Slinkiecat]

X is for the X ships of Celebrity!

I think the alphabet has become somewhat scrambled. hahaha!

[Golfgrl1911]

B is for: Better believe that I'm going to be having fun !!!:)

[Golfgrl1911]

Or BINGO and winning a free cruise!!:)

[Golfgrl1911]

C is for Cocktails on the Lido Deck:cool:

[Krazy Kruizers]

D - being on the deck dancing under the stars.

[LAFFNVEGAS]

E is for how Elegant my DH looks in his Tux on Formal Night. (Think that will get me some brownie points?);)

[longtimecruiser]

F is for a fabulous time aboard any "dam" ship.

[Golfgrl1911]

G is for Grandiouso time at the chocolate exttravagaaaaaaaanza!!

[cruznon]

H is for happiness abounding as I board a cruise ship! :)

[bepsf]

I is for I-need-another-cocktail

[elmorejj]

And also for....IVAN....go away!!...jean :cool:

[kelmac]

J is for "Jets" that fly us to our favorite ships.

[Lois R]

K..is for HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELMAC:D here is a (((((Hug)))))and Kiss for you;)
Hope you are having a wonderful day!

[elmorejj]

L is for LOIS!! who is cruising this Saturday!!....jean :cool:

[LAFFNVEGAS]

L is for How Much Lisa Loves to Cruise:D

[imsulin]

M is for (the many things you made me...)

Actually, M is for the MONEY I've saved for my next HAL cruise (and the MONEY I still have to save)

[kelmac]

N is for a really "Nice person" like Lois R ! Thanks for the kind words and hugs/kisses:D

[Lois R]

Kelmac, no problem:) ...Hope you had a good birthday!

[Cameron-by-the-Sea]

O is for...

Oh my gosh, I 'm addicted to cruising!

[Thoth]

How about "O" is for the "O" -dam which I was on the past July?

[RevNeal]

P is for the Pinnacle Grill, where we love to PIG out.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Q - real cruisers eat QUICHE.

Q - cruising is the QUINTESSENTIAL vacation experience.

[Slinkiecat]

R is for Rain Forest in the Amazon basin

[longtimecruiser]

S is for ship, any "dam" one will do

[cactuslady]

T is for teatime -- whether Royal Dutch, afternoon in the Explorer's Lounge, high served in a suite, or iced in a Teak deck chair on the promenade deck.

[Lois R]

U....U is for? What is U for? LOL:D .....U is for Understanding I booked this during Hurricane season.......boy what a season it is turning out to be:eek:

GO AWAY IVAN!

[RevNeal]

V is for a victorious, vivacious, vibrant cruise for Lois!

[Lois R]

awww Rev, thank you:)

[Slinkiecat]

W is for Wonderful time cruising! (Hope that's what you will have, Lois!!)

[elmorejj]

X is for...Xray, and hoping they don`t find all the booze being smuggled on board!!....jean :cool:

[imsulin]

Y is for....YES!! I booked another HAL cruise!

Y is for....Yalu River, Yves Montand, Yvette Mimeaux, "Ya'll", Yuck (to kids in the aft pool), Yanni (!), Yahtzee, and Yellow Pages.

Sorry.

[cactuslady]

Z is for zig-zagging around hurricanes.

Z is for the zephyr we would like Ivan to become.

[stefhef]

R is for REST AND RELAXATION!!! The best part of the cruise.

[Slinkiecat]

Time for "A" again - Always bring documents!

[Krazy Kruizers]

B - Beautiful calm seas.

B - Beautiful sunsets.

B - Beautiful sunrises.

B - Beautiful ships on the seas.

[RevNeal]

C is for Calm seas!
C is for Comfy beds!

[bepsf]

Duvet - a nice fluffy Down-filled Duvet

...in my aft-facing category D stateroom

(I Doubt we'll get upgraded to a suite)

...on Deck 7 of the AmsterDam

[Aloha_Jackie]

R is for: Who is READY to go right now!?!

R is RYNDAM in November for Thanksgiving!

R is for REALLY cant wait!!!

R is for Mexican RIVIERA in October and November!

R is for RELAXing days at sea aboard the Island Princess to Hawaii in December!

Lisa - its time for you ... almost - one week before me on RYNDAM!!!!!

[Aloha_Jackie]

oops - should have been E - I dont know how I did that ???

Time to Escape - to bed...I must be tired, its after midnight!

[RevNeal]

That sure looked weird ... from D to R. :)

E is for an EXCELLENT cruise.

[RevNeal]

F is for telling Ivan to get lost (you fill in the word) :D

[jhannah]

Flee????

[cactuslady]

Fuggitaboutit?

[Krazy Kruizers]

G - Glorious ships

G - Glorious ports

G - Glorious sea days

[Cameron-by-the-Sea]

H is for Hoping all is well with those in the paths of hurricanes. Our Hearts and prayers are with you.

[Kiwi Kruzer]

I is for the Impulse to book another cruise

[cactuslady]

J is for joining the Cruise Critic sail-away party on the Prinsendam, Sept. 20.

[RevNeal]

K is for "keeping safe" on the high seas!!!! :D

[longtimecruiser]

L is for Love all those "dam" ships

[waterlovers]

M is the Many pleasures yet to be had on the Z

[bepsf]

Not cleaning up after myself!

[RevNeal]

O is for the Oosterdam, in Feb 05!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bepsf]

Packing tonite and tomorrow for the Amsterdam!

[bepsf]

shows in the Queens Room

[CINCY40]

R is for our Ryndam cruise. Less than two weeks left!

Nancy

[RevNeal]

S is for the lovely and gracious Statendam!!!!!

[cactuslady]

T is for taking it easy, touring new cities, and triumphing at trivia.

[joramrose]

U is for Underside of the World==
we will be there in April on a South American cruise!!!

[Aloha_Jackie]

Vacations for everyone - ought to be a law! Govt issued HAL cruises for ALL!

[waterlovers]

W is for WATER! outside our verandah door on the Z:)

[RevNeal]

X is for ...

eXcellent cruises for everybody!!!!!!

[waterlovers]

Z of course is for the Zuiderdam that will sail with me onboard in 1 week!:D

[RevNeal]

You left out Y!!!!!


whY? Because we LOVE to cruise!

And Z ...

...The Zaandam in 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jazzsea]

F is for fun in the Piano Bar after dinner.

[RevNeal]

F .... what happened to five letters????????

A is for Awesome ... that's what our cruise meals will be!
B is for Bountiful ... as in what the plethora of foods in the main dining room!
C is for Copious ... as in the selection of food in the Lido
D is for Delicious ... as in the delicious food at the Terrace Grill!
E is for Edible ... as in all of the great food in the Pinnacle Grill!

There ... now we've caught back up to F!

[debblue]

R is for relaxtion, restful sleep,running all over the ports to see as much as possible nad refreshing drinks!!!!!!!!!:)

[cactuslady]

F is for FIVE days until we fly out to meet the Prinsendam in Lisbon!

F is for Flying high from winning the jackpot at Bingo yesterday. That should help pay for Fun, Fun, Fun!

[waterlovers]

G is for GOOD WEATHER!:)

[longtimecruiser]

H is for Holland America Line

[cactuslady]

I is for the wonderful Indonesian crew who take such good care of us.

[RevNeal]

J is for the ss Jakarta, where those Indonesians are trained! I hope they catch up in training staff, and they do a better job in the future.

[RevNeal]

K is for Keeping the ships "ship shape and bristol fashion!"

[cactuslady]

L is for Lisbon (or Lisboa), from which the lovely Prinsendam will leave with me on board in just a few more days. :)

[Cameron-by-the-Sea]

M is for martinis, magical nights and moonlight reflected off the seas.

[RevNeal]

N is for RevNeal, boarding the Zaandam in just 9 days and a bunch of hours ... hey, I'm not into the single digits!!!!!! YIPPIE!

[cactuslady]

O is for an out of the ordinary outing observing the oddities of onboard oganization during offshore operations.

[Slinkiecat]

P is for the Prinsendam, which will be our home from January 13, 2005 til May 6, 2005.

slinkie

[RevNeal]

Q is for the many Questions which those on this board so joyfully answer!