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Thanks Marie,

I love that green dress, too. Unfortunately, it isn't in my closet.

I've had mine for years, bought it for my best friend's wedding.

It's slightly more teal colored, but not a dark teal.

It's made of a heavy jersey, very plain in the front, accented with the princess seams and has a nice sweetheart neckline. It's kind of a loose fit, which I figured might be useful the last formal night of a 13-day cruise. (I might have to have two desserts on certain nights...)

The plain-ness of the front is rescued by the lovely lace on the back. And it looks great with that blingy necklace to dress it up.

Pulled out the necklace to clean it, and noticed a mark. Guess I had never really looked before. Turns out, it's not a Juliana, it's a Schiaparelli.

This one is similar but mine has the mother of pearl leaves, too:

How fun to find out more about it. I have no idea where my Grandma got it. I used to play "dress up" with it back in the 60's, and she gave it to me when I graduated from high school. I had a great Grandma:D

I've done this before and it works great. Good use for an old dish towel. I used an older linen towel, put the necklaces down the center, folded the sides up over them like a burrito, then rolled it up. No open ends that way.

You can use elastic hair ties on each end to secure it.

I had a hard time putting together this Polyvore set. I couldn't really find a pic of my dress. Guess I could have taken my own, but I haven't figured out how to upload that yet.

Mine is simple on the front with Princess seams and a sweetheart neckline. The back is the attraction; a deep V cut with gorgeous lace. That's why I'm wearing my hair up. May have to hit the salon to have it "done".

My necklace is similar but I think mine is prettier. It's a vintage Juliana with mother of pearl leaves, then the green, purple, blue, teal stones and glass leaves. I don't have the matching earrings, but I found a pair that looks great. Another gift from my Grandma. We just sent her to heaven last October at 96! It's kind of the reason for the cruise. We planned it in Jan to cheer up my Mom.

Same shoes, same purse, again. I'm a veteran light packer. This is the first time in years I've taken more than a carry-on; I can live out of one for a month. Thankfully we won't have to drag these 26" suitcases around too much. We'll just tip the porters and taxi drivers, lol.

Thanks in advance for any comments or suggestions. I'll post real pics when I get back.

sorry

Going short for the second one. My dress is very similar with 3/4 sleeves.

Wearing two pearl strands twisted with a big Victorian bow pin accent. Am going to be very naughty and wear a pretty bracelet I bought to give to my DIL for Christmas! She'll never know.

Same shoes, same purse.

This is the only thing I bought for our upcoming cruise around Cape Horn:

The dress is full length on me. My jewelry is similar, an antique necklace and earring set my Grandma gave me, and a cuff like that one. I'm wearing black sandals, but shorter heel. I finally managed to order the purse (OK, I bought something else, hee hee) Big problem getting it shipped to CA. Some prop 65 problem. I guess they think I'm going to burn my new purse :confused:

What do you ladies think? It's my first big-ship cruise; going with my Mom.

What should I do with my hair? Mine is shoulder length and straight. I'm definitely wearing my hair up for the last formal night. See next posts.

Lisa

There are many more sharks in the water than you know. Overhead video and pictures of beaches often shows them swimming close into shore among swimmers who are oblivious to their presence.

They obviously rarely bite humans, and they are confusing them with a seal. Don't swim where birds or seals are feeding; it will attract sharks who are looking for food as well. Surfers wearing wet suits are sometimes mistaken for frolicking seals. Sharks are usually just as afraid of you as you are of them.

We saw a big shark in the Galapagos, a Galapagos or a bull shark. It was very interested in me, and followed me as I retreated quickly to shore, much to my dismay, but after checking me out it swam away. It could have eaten me for lunch if it had wanted to. It was just curious. Too bad we couldn't communicate and become acquainted without being fearful.

There are so many swimmers and snorkelers in the water, and so few shark bites. You are unlikely to see or encounter one. I've been diving and snorkeling for years, have seen a few, never been hurt. Don't be afraid, just enjoy yourself and the beautiful environment. Like all predators, they choose prey that is separated from its group and vulnerable. Stay together in a group and you'll be fine.

OK Dave,

You got me hooked into doing this cruise some day. Next year it's on the Veendam in July or the Eurodam? in August. I'd prefer the August date but prefer Amsterdm to Boston over Copenhagen to NY.

Maybe I'll wait until the following year and see if they switch it out.

I've also realized I'll be gaining 10 lbs on my SA cruise in Nov. Looking at those menus, it will be so hard to choose, and I'm having dessert every lunch AND dinner. I would have had the Boston Cream Pie AND the Whoopie Pie (saved that for a late night snack, lol)

I'd better plan to power walk around the deck each morning, then spend some time in the gym every day. It'll be rabbit food when I get home.

Great blog and pics. Can't wait til the photobucket thing is fixed.