Springwater21

Wonder what they do if you don't pay American taxes? Canadian residents don't pay taxes on windfalls. :confused: Here's hoping I'll find out!! ;)

they still take the taxes, and then you have to hire someone to get it back.(a tax firm-have seen the ads on tv for them) I don't see how they can give a 1099, when the ships are flagged as foreign and not out of US ports. The tv program about NCL-just saw it again the other day, says since they are flagged for convenience out of foreign ports they pay no US taxes and don't have to abide by employment rules and wages for the US..makes ya wonder!!:rolleyes:

Dona

ammolite is not a stone- it was a living creature 100 million years ago. It is found in the St. Mary's river in southern Alberta. Ammonites-found world wide, especially in Morocco, are the same creature. The reasons for the colors in ammolite has to do with the earths crust and the pressure it had forced on the fossilized creature. I have worked with the raw specimens, my hubby cuts and polishes gem quality stones and I wire wrap them. Korite company is by far the most famous out there. Yes it is expensive. Look for quality pieces with at least two colors if not more. As stated earlier, the blues and purples are harder to find. Red and green most common. It has been covered with either a clear lacquer or a clear quartz cap to protect it from drying out.Do not subject it to harsh cleaning chemicals. Once in awhile, the shopping channels or QVC will have a good selection. Just be careful, as you also have to be careful when buying Larimar..Dona

I have ONE- the NCL Sun from a cruise to western caribbean back in 2002.. I really like it and the grandkids love it! Dona its not a hobby when you only have one!