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Thank you both for giving a glimpse into the Bubble of Awesomeness. I found your posts to be informative and your writing style is hilarious. I especially appreciate your wine choices and look forward to giving a few of them a try. My only disappointment is that, as a lowly 3-star, I can't use the catapult. Maybe that's not a bad thing; I'm leaving on a trans-Atlantic tomorrow.

I put discussing how much one pays for a cruise (or doesn't pay) in the same category as discussing salary. People shouldn't do it, or shouldn't be surprised if people are ticked when they do.

I have followed your upbeat and informative blogs over your last few cruises and, usually, give my thanks at the end. While I don't know you, I do know that your positive outlook will help carry you through this challenge. This fan is looking forward to next year's WC blog. Wishing you all the best.

Great Island Car Rentals will pick you up and drop you off at pier. We used them in August and were happy.

We had a one day rental from Great Island last August. We were quite happy with their service. Pick up and drop off right at the port.( They bring you to their nearby office/gas station where you fill out paperwork and get car and drop it off, they drive you back to port ) Our goal was the Ringfinnan Memorial Garden near Kinsale. I don't recall what we spent, but I don't believe it was anymore than an excursion would cost for the 2 of us. By the way, I had difficulty trying to book for just one day on their website so wound up calling "Ray" at 0214811609. I had some apprehension, but all worked out fine

I'm looking forward to eating at Rudy's on the Nieuw Statendam before they are no more (I've eaten in a pop-up and really enjoyed it) My question is, should I make the reservation for at the very beginning with the hopes of getting fresh fish or it's all flash frozen. Thanks!

Thanks for the fun and informative read. I trust Poohby Joe is nestled all snug in his bed.

I hope you're feeling better. I don't cook with salt, so noticed on our last cruise (Zuiderdam) that the food was saltier than I'm used to. This may be contributing to dehydration. Drink extra water. Note: I'm no medical professional, so take this advice with a grain of salt.

Getting stopped for not paying the bill as I walk out of a restaurant.

Thanks!

Help! I received e-mail that waitlisted tour was available. I jumped on it using HIA credit to pay. I now see the other tour we were waitlisted for is available. It is the one we really want. When I go to cancel the first one on the website, I'm told $0 refund. Will I get back my HIA credits if I cancel? If phone call to Shorex is needed, could someone give me their phone number. Thanks!

Thank you, All! Transfer is in the works.

I booked a cruise on line today. I'd like to move it to a local travel agent. What do I have to do to make transfer happen? (Note: I tried to use search function. It did not work)

Actually, you can bring more than one bottle. The $20 per bottle corkage is charged to your shipboard account when you embark.

Thanks! Yes, there they are.