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About 6 months back, there was an aborted effort to hold a get together of fellow cruisers; never could choose a time or place. Well, the DW and I were at JB's Cheeseburger in Paradise, in Downers Grove, this last weekend, and got me dreaming of warmer and sunnier climes again. So, let's try this again!

 

Before we start talking location and time, let's see who is interested first. So if you are SERIOUSLY interested in getting together with like-mindedly obsessed individuals, chime in. Once it looks like we have a good group going, then we can bother with the where’s and when's.

 

I'll start it off; me and my MUCH better half live in the "Chicago NW Suburbs" (really closer to Rockford, and on a Friday late night, closer drive to my roots of Madison), we’re a couple of DINKs (which explains why we can afford to cruise as much as we do), older than we act, and, at least for my part, younger than we feel (especially after not acting my age!).

 

So let’s get this thing rollin’!

 

Enchantment 12/06/04

Radiance 11/28/2004

Monarch 2/23/2004

Majesty 1/12/04

Adventure 9/21/03

Majesty 2/24/03

Explorer 10/12/02

Explorer 9/22/01

 

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Actually... I think it was about a year ago... But I am willing to try again. I guess for me, it would depend on *where* the location would be, more than day or time (in most cases, as I have 2 kids graduating soon)... I'm in S. Lake county, in Buffalo Grove.

 

Pam : )

Emerald Seas 6/20/83

Nordic Empress 6/93

Imagination 3/30/00

Ecstasy 9/4/00

Majesty of the Seas 10/27/00

Triumph 12/16/00

Radiance of the Seas

3/26/01 & 3/29/01

Crown Odyssey 6/24/01

Golden Princess 10/11/01

Spirit 11/11/01

Sensation GGC 1/13/02

Sovereign of the Seas 3/24/02

Imagination 5/18/02

Pride 11/2/02

Explorer of the Seas 3/29/03

Enchantment of the Seas 9/1/03

Serenade of the Seas 10/28/03

Grand Princess 11/16/03

 

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We're from Hoffman Estates and our first cruise ever will be the July 4-11 Mariner cruise out of Port Canaveral. We (mom and dad) hope to be able to go more often once the kidlings (17 and 14) stop sucking all the cash. Can't wait!! We should be getting our docs any day now!

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icon_smile.gifC4us, Hi!! We are also from Hoffman Estates. Have a 13, 15, and almost 17 year old. Looking at college for the oldest. The real cash crunch is about to begin. We are going in about 3 weeks to Canada on the Voyager. Kids are not coming this time. Yea!
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Hey, can I join you? For me, right now, it will depend on when more than where. If I can't make it this time, perhaps another. I'm not sure where I'll be living or exactly when I'll be getting there.. yet.

 

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Sounds like a possibility for me too. I'm in the city, but mom lives in Hoffman Estates... I know there's a Lonestar in that area - just a thought icon_smile.gif

 

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Nancy

 

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Pretty good start. I'll let this run a few more days, then try to figure a central location, based on everyone's location (everyone, that is, except for you Miriam, for now. Although, if your still in the Turnerville 'burbs come next winter..... icon_cool.gif)

 

Enchantment 12/06/04

Radiance 11/28/2004

Monarch 2/23/2004

Majesty 1/12/04

Adventure 9/21/03

Majesty 2/24/03

Explorer 10/12/02

Explorer 9/22/01

 

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It seems like there are quite a few in the Hoffman Estates area... Maybe something off rt 53, like in Schaumburg (Maggianos, Joes Crab Shack, etc...)... Anything off a major highway should be easy for most of us to get to... Just a suggestion...

 

Pam : )

Emerald Seas 6/20/83

Nordic Empress 6/93

Imagination 3/30/00

Ecstasy 9/4/00

Majesty of the Seas 10/27/00

Triumph 12/16/00

Radiance of the Seas

3/26/01 & 3/29/01

Crown Odyssey 6/24/01

Golden Princess 10/11/01

Spirit 11/11/01

Sensation GGC 1/13/02

Sovereign of the Seas 3/24/02

Imagination 5/18/02

Pride 11/2/02

Explorer of the Seas 3/29/03

Enchantment of the Seas 9/1/03

Serenade of the Seas 10/28/03

Grand Princess 11/16/03

 

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I just had a thought, but it would mean driving to Navy Pier in Chicago... maybe we can go for a lunch CRUISE on The Spirit of Chicago? It's $38pp, boarding at 11, ships out at noon for 1-1/2 hours. Special pricing for seniors...

 

Just another idea icon_cool.gif!

 

Nancy

 

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Monarch of the Seas 3/29/04

Costa Mediterranea 12/14/03

Sovereign of the Seas 9/21/03

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I'd like to join in as well. I'm close to 294 and work in Barrington so any location will work.

 

Every day is a journey,so make the most of it.

 

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I live in the SW burbs but am willing to travel! I live in Mokena, which is just south of Orland Park.

 

Laurie

 

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Viking Serenade/Mexico 1998

Triumph/Canada-2002

Destiny-11/9/03

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A lake cruise sounds like a possibility. Bit of a drive for some of us, but that just gives me an excuse to get a room in the city, and take advantage of the nightlife post cruise icon_biggrin.gif Here's a link for a table of available river/lake cruises.

 

We are typically available most weekends. I've recently had a few big projects land in my lap, so organizing an event will stretch me a little thin (I barely get on the boards more than once a week lately!). Any volunteers?

 

Enchantment 12/06/04

Radiance 11/28/2004

Monarch 2/23/2004

Majesty 1/12/04

Adventure 9/21/03

Majesty 2/24/03

Explorer 10/12/02

Explorer 9/22/01

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I'm here all the time ( icon_razz.gif - no life!) so I'd be happy to help out. Just don't want to step on any toes.

 

Maybe next step would be to find out what weekend(s) would (or wouldn't) work for each of you. My (current) only NOT date is June 12/13 ... what about you guys? Comments, opinions, ideas... is cruise ok, or too far?

 

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Nancy

 

Mariner 9/12/2004

Heading south: countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;09;11;10;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500

Our "Parrothead" Site

Monarch of the Seas 3/29/04

Costa Mediterranea 12/14/03

Sovereign of the Seas 9/21/03

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P.S. Do we want to keep this to just RCI cruisers? (that's the post we're listed under)? Sounds like we've got a fun group started??

Up to you guys! icon_smile.gif

 

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Heading south: countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;09;11;10;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500

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Monarch of the Seas 3/29/04

Costa Mediterranea 12/14/03

Sovereign of the Seas 9/21/03

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I'm up for about anything, except for the first weekend in June, when DS#2 is graduating HS... A river cruise sounds great! Whoe's gonna organize it?

 

Pam : )

Emerald Seas 6/20/83

Nordic Empress 6/93

Imagination 3/30/00

Ecstasy 9/4/00

Majesty of the Seas 10/27/00

Triumph 12/16/00

Radiance of the Seas

3/26/01 & 3/29/01

Crown Odyssey 6/24/01

Golden Princess 10/11/01

Spirit 11/11/01

Sensation GGC 1/13/02

Sovereign of the Seas 3/24/02

Imagination 5/18/02

Pride 11/2/02

Explorer of the Seas 3/29/03

Enchantment of the Seas 9/1/03

Serenade of the Seas 10/28/03

Grand Princess 11/16/03

 

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Well, here's what we've got so far:

 

1) PappaSiera - Lake in the Hills

2) "nlptes" Nancy -Chicago/Hoffman - Likes Cruise idea/willing to travel

3) murphykputts +1 - McHenry - Likes Cruise idea/willing to travel

4) "lunyma" Pam - Buffalo Grove

5) C4us - Hoffman - JULY 4-11 CRUSING

6) beachgirl55 - Hoffman

7) mammallama - Plainfield - 6/06 - CRUISING - Likes Cruise idea/willing to travel

8) Host Miriam - (evanston/tbd icon_smile.gif

9) maryr65 - Barrington (any location ok)

10) msdebbe - LaGrange

11) muzicgal - Mokena - Likes Cruise idea/willing to travel

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BAD WEEKENDS (so far):

6/5 and 6/13 (mammallama, lunyma and nancy 6/12)

7/3 and 710 (C4us)

Miriam likes later in summer...

 

That leaves 7/17 thru end of Aug...

and I think Saturday is easier than Sunday...

 

icon_smile.gif Nancy

 

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Monarch of the Seas 3/29/04

Costa Mediterranea 12/14/03

Sovereign of the Seas 9/21/03

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icon_razz.gif back again! PappaSiera - great link, never knew there were so many different cruises out of chicago!

 

Here's a quote from Spirit of Chgo: "You can also **reserve a group of tables or a section of a deck for smaller groups of 20 or more** icon_cool.gif. (Special themes, decorations, entertainment, bar packages and menus are available to suit your occasion.)

 

Mariner 9/12/2004

Heading south: countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;09;11;10;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500

Our "Parrothead" Site

Monarch of the Seas 3/29/04

Costa Mediterranea 12/14/03

Sovereign of the Seas 9/21/03

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