Roll Call: Silver Spirit, Bridgetown-Bridgetown, 6 November 2010

[ging466]

Hi Debbie

 

Sorry to hear that Cinzia isn't doing the trip. Who will your companion be now?

 

Maybe we can all meet in the Bar for a pre-dinner drink, say 7pm on 6 November (our first night). Would that suit u, flag fan & irishteddybear?

 

Cheers

Jennifer

[irishteddybear]

Now that this cruise is paid in full, it seems more real.

 

Irishteddybear, maybe we have seen your uncle before.

 

 

My companion has now changed. Cinzia sadly cannot come,.

 

Last time we were in Barbados, we spent a day at Sandy Lane. I'd love to do that again, but we did spend some $$$ there last time.

 

Hi Debbie.

 

Yes indeed it does feel real, getting close now.:-)

 

I am sorry that your companion Cinzia can not join you on the cruise, glad you found a replacement.

 

You might know my uncle, he was also on the Sprit maiden, he is very bent over and uses a cane, and wares an Arsenal football badge on his blazer along with his VS pin. LOL, on that maiden crossing he was with his cruise partner of many years, a Judge, they played bridge everyday, unfortunately, and very sadly the Judge passed away a few week after that curise in mid Febuary.

 

I see you mentioned in a earlier post about hitting a casino, I would be in for joining in on that, if it is ok with you, I would also love to see Sandy Lane, have been to many of the Islands, but never Barbados.

[DebbieH103]

My husband, Todd is going. He does not want to do much sightseeing since we have been to all of these places except Dominica. He loves the ship.

 

We will do something, probably the aerial tram in Dominica.

 

I imagine the casino is fine. He will either come there, go golf or do what he likes - sit in the cabin, look at the ocean and watch movies! He never has time to do nothing at home. I arranged the taxi with the ship concierge last time. They had limited hours before, and I spent a lot of time on Marriott's beach in the wind, wishing I had brought a bottle of wine and a picnic.

 

We were on the maiden voyage from Barcelona to Lisbon but got off before the crossing. We often see the same people on various cruises, especially trivia players.

 

I don't know if Sandy Lane is in my budget. I love the spa over there and had the best facial I have ever had. Will see on that. I haven't done much else in Barbados besides Sandy Lane other than walk or drive around. Will decide later on.

 

Regarding a drink the first night, we won't get on the ship till 3 or 4 and then we have the drill. We'll see on that or maybe the 2nd night. I can send you a pic so you can recognize me if people have not seen our pics.

[ging466]

Catching up for a drink on the 2nd night is fine with me. I followed your maiden adventure so I know what u look like, I'll be able to find u.:)

 

Cheers

Jennifer

[dusababy]

You might know my uncle, he was also on the Sprit maiden, he is very bent over and uses a cane, and wares an Arsenal football badge on his blazer along with his VS pin. LOL, on that maiden crossing he was with his cruise partner of many years, a Judge, they played bridge everyday, unfortunately, and very sadly the Judge passed away a few week after that cruise in mid February.

 

IRISHTEDDYBEAR -- Yes indeed. I know your uncle and the Judge quite well. I was on the maiden TA Spirit crossing and once again ran into those two fine gentlemen.

Two or three years ago, in the Caribbean, my friend Winnie and I picked up these two "gents" for dinner after meeting them that afternoon at trivia. We spent several dinners together -- fascinating people -- and ran into them twice again, last time this past January. I am saddened to learn of the death of the Judge. Please tell your dear uncle hello from Winnie and Mary Ann -- the two Dames at Sea -- who only pick up the most interesting and charming gentlemen.

[WesW]

MA, now I do understand the real reason you sail so much with Winnie :)

 

Hope you're settled in...all the very best.

[dusababy]

Wes don't need Winnie to meet interesting people.....like you !!;)

[irishteddybear]

Please tell your dear uncle hello from Winnie and Mary Ann -- the two Dames at Sea -- who only pick up the most interesting and charming gentlemen.

 

Thank you, I will pass on your kind regards, when I am speaking to him on Thursday next, I am down in Rio at the moment, spoke with him today, but had not seen your message.

[DebbieH103]

I just wanted to bring this back up to the top. I haven't thought much more about this trip in the last 3 weeks, but it is starting to seem close now.

[DebbieH103]

We signed up for the aerial tram in Dominica

[meow!]

For November in the Caribbean, (one of the three Spirit voyages to similar islands), what kind of weather and clothing should people wear ashore? For example, just shirt for men and T-shirt for ladies? Would regular walking shoes do?

 

By the way, one poster claims there is a $500 per cabin credit for the Nov 13 voyage, does this apply to your early November and the late November (Thanksgiving) voyages as well? Any web link to such information? Thank you.

[DebbieH103]

None of the 7 day circles have it.

 

The voyages that have it are:

 

November 2 voyage 1032

November 13 voyage 5038

November 17 voyage 1033

December 2 voyage 5040

December 4 voyage 1034

December 11 voyage 5041

 

All have free air and transfers from select cities. Their prices are always subject to change.

[DebbieH103]

I am doing the aerial tram in Dominica, but Todd is now doing the accessible tour.

 

We are now in cabin 705

[DebbieH103]

I do not see the note I wrote a week or two ago about what to wear. Off the ship, Todd wears typically a golf shirt and slacks or golf shorts and deck shoes or casual (non-tennis shoes). We do see more t-shirts these days, and he has even worn a few dark ones to trivia (in spite of my objections). Maybe cap for sun, and PLEASE wear sunglasses.

 

While even the new website continues to state that our cruise will have two formal nights, the docs we received indicate one. Our experience in the past has been that 7 day Caribbean cruises typically have 1 formal night only.

[meow!]

I do not see the note I wrote a week or two ago about what to wear. Off the ship, Todd wears typically a golf shirt and slacks or golf shorts and deck shoes or casual (non-tennis shoes). We do see more t-shirts these days, and he has even worn a few dark ones to trivia (in spite of my objections). Maybe cap for sun, and PLEASE wear sunglasses. .

Thanks for the information. Does the Caribbean FEEL hot and humid or somewhat like Hawaii in weather?

[ging466]

This cruise is getting close:)

 

Is anyone else joining me, DebbieH103, flag fan & irishteddybear?

 

Cheers

Jennifer

[beckaboo]

Hello -

We'll be joining as well... looking forward to this trip. It's DH's 40th birthday... also excited to see some of these ports again while for others, it's the first time!

 

--Rebecca

[flag fan]

This cruise is getting close:)

 

Is anyone else joining me, DebbieH103, flag fan & irishteddybear?

 

Cheers

Jennifer

 

I hadn't noticed that only four people had been posting on this thread (and now beckaboo). It looks like we'll have plenty of room on board.

 

The weather has just turned chilly in Washington, where I live, so I am getting pretty excited about a nice warm Caribbean cruise. Fortunately, my travel agent just e-mailed me that my tickets were in and she would be sending them--along with the silver box!

 

Silversea will be a new experience for me and the more I read the better it sounds.

[ging466]

Hello - We'll be joining as well... looking forward to this trip. It's DH's 40th birthday... also excited to see some of these ports again while for others, it's the first time! --Rebecca

 

Hi Rebecca

 

Welcome to our roll call - not that there's many of us!:)

 

Cheers

Jennifer

[philipb]

Jennifer - don't forget I'm staying on for this cruise, after our 14 day cruise from Lisbon! - Philip

[ging466]

Would u all like to meet in the Bar on Sunday 7 November at 7pm? This is the second night of our cruise.

 

irishteddybear, philipb (apologies for forgetting u:o) and I will already be besties after 14 days sailing together across the Atlantic! :)

 

Cheers

Jennifer

[DebbieH103]

Second day, which I assume is first trivia day, we will do our best to be there. We often see people we have seen before on SS. We love a mixed table from all over the world. We love to win but are not rabid about it. Mainly, we love to learn our shortcomings on what we ought to know. We aren't as well versed as we were since Sploofus shut down and we don't do trivia daily (for a couple of months now).

 

We are Todd and Debbie Hoffren, we don't mind telling, and we don't do much, but we are around for any golf putting and trivia and always eat (lol). I try to never miss a show.

 

We are currently split on the Dominica with Todd on accessible and me on aerial. However, he did the "bubble" gondolas at Bastille-Grenoble a couple of days ago, so I know he could likely handle the tram.

[DebbieH103]

Hi, Harpia. You are in for a real treat. This is a great itinerary and great ship and cruise line. I hope you will love this trip.

[DebbieH103]

I set up my blog for the upcoming cruise, and the link is http://www.luxurycruiseandland.com/blogs/index.php?blog=12 - so far, I just uploaded a couple of pics of the maroon doc holder and bag tags for those that may be reading and have not seen them yet.

[ging466]

Hi all, DH and I will also be joining you. This will be our first cruise, so we are very excited!

 

Hi Harpia

 

Welcome to our roll call. If u want to meet us, 7pm in the Bar on the second night of the cruise.

 

See u then.

 

Cheers

Jennifer