All Aboard for CC's 1st Ever "HAL-O-Ween Dam Cruise"

[Iggipolka]

Thanks for the update Heather. That was a great idea to talk to another Group Cruise Leader!

[TYMAN]

Time to move this one back up! It's horrific that it almost fell to the 2nd page!! :rolleyes:

[HeatherInFlorida]

Thanks for doing that, Tyman! I was just on my way here because I couldn't believe everyone disappeared! Let me think ... it's Thursday. Is that a special day? Where did everyone go?:D

[TYMAN]

Blue Ribbon Day!!!!

[HeatherInFlorida]

Yes, maybe that's it. Everyone is off celebrating my Blue Ribbon:D . But it's kind of strange, isn't it? People were posting like crazy! And now complete silence since Iggi's post late last night! It's almost eery!!! I feel like I'm in a big empty hall calling out "HellOOOOOOoooooo..." and only an echo in return.

 

Maybe we're alone ... we're verrrrry alone, Tyman...

[lisabrooke1130]

I'm here and reading your posts. But, until we get some quotes to "dish" about or it becomes April 29th and we get to toast again, I don't have a lot to say.

 

BTW, congrats on your blue ribbon. And, which group leader with a April 2006 cruise did you speak to (NCL Star or Jewel of the Seas)? Misty is leading the first one and I am cruising with her group in August. I can't wait to meet her after all our corresponding.

 

Also, I was wondering what the ages of everyone are (can I ask that without offending anyone?) It seems like from all the discussion of giving up booze years ago (and I think someone said they did so in their 30s) that DH and I might be on the younger end of the group (not that there's anything wrong with that--we actually cruise with HAL because we like the older crowd). I am 39 next week (although I will be 40 by the time we cruise!) and DH is 46.

 

Ok, on second thought, maybe I do have something to say. :-)

 

Lisa

[TYMAN]

Heather...I was starting to get scared....even "horrified"!!! :D

 

PS. I'm 45...DW 40.....shhh

[HeatherInFlorida]

Actually, Lisa, I think the ages are all over the map but you'd be on the younger end of the spectrum. I know there quite a few in their early to late 40's and it goes on up to 60's (maybe higher ... I don't know). You're right about me ... I'm 63. Believe it or not my best friend is 48 and I have several other friends in that age range. Both DH and I try to live young and we keep young hearts.

 

We've found on our cruises we generally hook up with people younger than we are. On the other hand we've had a ball with a couple where the guy was 85!! He sure outpaced us! But I don't think age really matters on a cruise. Even when I cruised in my early 40's I met people on up to 70 and got along great with them. On our honeymoon I was 43 and we met the most fantastic couple in their 70's! I've never laughed so hard.

 

I emailed with Dana who's leading the Jewel of the Seas cruise. What a bundle of energy she is!!! But very helpful and very nice.

[ekerr19]

Well, I am back! And count us in for the Halloween cruise! Looking forward to it... Heather, I haven't yet read the whole thread, but how do go about selecting our cabins?

 

After the cruise we returned from yesterday, I am certain which category we will be choosing! :D

[robntawn]

Also, I was wondering what the ages of everyone are (can I ask that without offending anyone?) It seems like from all the discussion of giving up booze years ago (and I think someone said they did so in their 30s) that DH and I might be on the younger end of the group (not that there's anything wrong with that--we actually cruise with HAL because we like the older crowd). I am 39 next week (although I will be 40 by the time we cruise!) and DH is 46.

 

 

 

Lisa

 

Hi Lisa,

 

I am 41 and my lovely wife is 36, and we're going on this trip!

 

Rob and Tanya

[Ziggy7]

Welcome home ekerr!!!! We missed you!! Hope you feel better soon! :)

Lisa, I am 48 and DH is 51 :) Still young kids :)

[HeatherInFlorida]

Well, I am back! And count us in for the Halloween cruise! Looking forward to it... Heather, I haven't yet read the whole thread, but how do go about selecting our cabins?

 

After the cruise we returned from yesterday, I am certain which category we will be choosing! :D

 

Welcome home, Laura ... so sad we didn't get to meet yesterday, but there will be another chance hopefully before our cruise.

 

To catch up you really also need to go back and read the other thread.... the "final poll" thread. I know you don't want to miss a thing:D !!

 

LOL! Selecting cabins! We don't even have prices yet! I've been emailing LauraS almost daily with no luck yet. But a Group Leader for another cruise (see above) told me it takes forever and to be patient. She said once we get the TA and the prices it's full speed ahead. So we sit and wait.

 

We're going for an "SS" on this one. It will be our first and most likely last, but we felt with all these great CC folks going, it would be nice to have a larger cabin in case anyone drops by for a visit;) .

[stanford's girl]

Laura,

 

Hope you're feeling better. I got sick the 5th day into my 9 day Mexico trip. Went to the Dr. yesterday and with meds, I should be feeling better by the weekend. No work for the rest of the week:) so I'll be able to catch up on what I've missed on the boards.:D

Lisa,

I'm 50 and HH is 49.

[HeatherInFlorida]

Stanford's Girl~! Good to see you! I've been looking for you so I'm glad to see you post. Guess that means you're still up for our trip, right? Hope so. Send me an email so I can put you on the list ... HeathersIsland@aol.com.

 

Just sent another tearful reminder to LauraS. She's going to want to kill me by the time we get done here:o .

[Pudgesmom]

Laura-

 

So sorry to hear you were sick; I know Heather was looking forward to meeting you in Florida.

 

For the record, I'm 45 and my DH is 48.

 

Beth

[SchertzCrusier]

Heather and all. I decided to make things more clear. My DW and I have both been logging on as mechcc. But I have now established my own logg on. Therefore if the post comes from mechcc it is DW and SchertzCrusier is me. Clear???;)

[trubey]

 

We're going for an "SS" on this one. It will be our first and most likely last, but we felt with all these great CC folks going, it would be nice to have a larger cabin in case anyone drops by for a visit;) .

 

Great, Heather. We'll just book an Inside and share your verandah! Right? Susan.

[mechcc]

Lisa - Since my crazy DH didn't answer the question of age - he is 60 almost 61 and I am 53 and will be having my 55th birthday on the Hal-o-ween Dam Cruise. From seeing all the posts looks like our group will have birthdays and anniversarys all week long. Just calls for more celebrating!

[SchertzCrusier]

Hey mechcc you told me not to tell them your Bday was November 3!!! So don't blame me now when they embarrise you.:D

[ekerr19]

Wow - looks like a great group so far! Thanks to everyone for your well wishes for my recovery... I am still hopeful to shake this thing once and for all! For me, the worst was not being able to meet with Heather. :( I was so exhausted yesterday, frankly I thought I'd be terrible company and I didn't want expose her to whatever it is I have.

 

My DH is 43 and I turn 45 tomorrow! No jokes, I've probably heard them all before! LOL!

 

We both like to stay up late, dance, have cocktails, do a bit of gambling etc. - so it looks like this group has a good mix of interests, ages and backgrounds...

[stanford's girl]

Wow - looks like a great group so far! Thanks to everyone for your well wishes for my recovery... I am still hopeful to shake this thing once and for all! For me, the worst was not being able to meet with Heather. :( I was so exhausted yesterday, frankly I thought I'd be terrible company and I didn't want expose her to whatever it is I have.

 

My DH is 43 and I turn 45 tomorrow! No jokes, I've probably heard them all before! LOL!

 

We both like to stay up late, dance, have cocktails, do a bit of gambling etc. - so it looks like this group has a good mix of interests, ages and backgrounds...

 

Laura,

Stay up late, dance, drink and gamble??? You are speaking my secret language. HH and myself will be the other couple closing the place down every night.:D By the way, my HH is younger than me also.;) Happy Birthday to you Laura, a day early!!!:)

[HeatherInFlorida]

Heather and all. I decided to make things more clear. My DW and I have both been logging on as mechcc. But I have now established my own logg on. Therefore if the post comes from mechcc it is DW and SchertzCrusier is me. Clear???;)

 

I think you're just trying to confuse me:( .

 

:D

[HeatherInFlorida]

Okay, I give, SG. What is "HH" ... Handsome Hunk? Happy Husband???

 

Laura, your Birthday! I had no idea! Oh, I hope I remember tomorrow. I'm such a ditz lately. Did you see it's Host Doug's Birthday today?

 

Just so everyone knows ... I won't be closing down anything, but DH might be joining you all in the Casino! I have to go back to the cabin and read the activities for the next day;) ... I'm the organizer in the family in case you hadn't figured that out.:D

[TYMAN]

I knew my "Martini Buddy" Sanfordgirl was staying up late with me! :D

[stanford's girl]

Heather,

 

HH stands for Hottie Husband. We've been together for almost 25 years and he still makes my heart race!;)

Tyman,

Looking forward to meeting my "Martini Buddy".:cool: