fann1sh Posted October 3, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) It's been a long time, but I'm FINALLY booked: Nieuw Amsterdam out of Vancouver on next year's last run Alaska of the season. My Dad has had a myriad of health issues, but he's now stable. My friend Kelly drives us to Florida every year, so... Grabbed a deal with: Explore4 free 3rd person and $500 on board credit from the travel agency. Instead of "cave dwelling", Dad insisted on: http://half.com/7137-nieuw-amsterdam/ Had to share! Edited October 4, 2015 by Host Walt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avian777 Posted October 3, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Congrats - always exciting to get a cruise booked but even more so when you get such a good deal. Of all our Alaska cruises, our favorite 3 were the ones that were the last of their respective cruise seasons. Smooth sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted October 3, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 3, 2015 That sounds fantastic! So excited for you. We are doing a mini Pacific Coastal on the NA in April and looking forward to it. Love the cabin you picked. Now your count down begins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 3, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Congratulations... I can feel your excitement in your post. Very happy for you. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted October 3, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) It's been a long time, but I'm FINALLY booked: Nieuw Amsterdam out of Vancouver on next year's last run Alaska of the season. My Dad has had a myriad of health issues, but he's now stable. My friend Kelly drives us to Florida every year, so... Grabbed a deal with: Explore4 free 3rd person and $500 on board credit from the travel agency. Instead of "cave dwelling", Dad insisted on: (LINK REMOVED BY JOANIE) Had to share! YES!!! Welcome back my friend!! When are you doing Alaska on Nieuw Amsterdam? We board her in San Diego on 25 April 2015 and are doing the Pacific Coastal to Vancouver and then 2 weeks aboard her, Disembarking from her on May 14th. Glad to hear your dad is better:) WORD of warning. IF you can get in and edit your post, you need to take the link to the other site out, it is not allowed on CC. You have not been on in such a long time that I'm sure you never knew. Joanie Edited October 3, 2015 by IRL_Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted October 3, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) It's been a long time, but I'm FINALLY booked: Nieuw Amsterdam out of Vancouver on next year's last run Alaska of the season. My Dad has had a myriad of health issues, but he's now stable. My friend Kelly drives us to Florida every year, so... Grabbed a deal with: Explore4 free 3rd person and $500 on board credit from the travel agency. Instead of "cave dwelling", Dad insisted on: http://half.com/7137-nieuw-amsterdam/ Had to share! awesome Patricia. Your deal sounds great and the room looks great (great pics). I hope you have a fabulous time :) Edited October 4, 2015 by Host Walt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriah Posted October 3, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Congrats! You and your Dad are going to have a fantastic time. My Mom (84) and I did the last Alaska run out of Vancouver last year, and it was awesome! I had worried it would be too cold or rainy, but there is no more or less chance of "off" weather the last week than there is any other week of the summer. And there is something so fun about being in the Alaska ports that last week when the vendors are closing up shop - lots of GREAT deals on merchandise if that's something you like - and lots of great conversation with the shop-owners who are packing up. Also, the ports just seemed quieter, although that might have been my imagination... Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fann1sh Posted October 3, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Thanks for your replies! But I don't think I can edit that thread starting post, drat it. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted October 3, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Congrats! It's always nice having a cruise "on the books." Smooth Sailing ! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted October 3, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Welcome back, good to "see" you here and to see that darling kitty in your photo again too :) That's a cruise we have our eye on, maybe we'll see you onboard. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted October 3, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Thanks for your replies! But I don't think I can edit that thread starting post, drat it. :eek: No worries, you had no way of knowing having been gone so long. As IRL Joanie said, that website is not allowed to be named, only references to her husband website are allowed. But at least you still have the link.:D Congrats on booking a HAL cruise again! We are also on the NA on her first trip to Alaska next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 4, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Congratulations So glad that your dad is improving and you have booked a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted October 4, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Welcome back to cruising Fann1sh! I'm happy to hear your dad is well enough to take a cruise, and what a GREAT cabin he insisted on :) Good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fann1sh Posted October 4, 2015 Author #14 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Oh, CowPrincess, thank you. Great to be back home to HAL and this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted October 4, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Great news Patricia! Enjoyed your parents on our cruise. I will always remember your Dad taking the Cooking Class! Ready for Trivia?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assateague Island Princes Posted October 5, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Welcome 'home' Fann1sh - you have been missed! And SO happy to see you are headed back to my heart home - beautiful Alaska! So pleased for you, and happy that Dad is on the mend and ready to conquer the world again! You go, girl!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtwotrvl Posted October 5, 2015 #17 Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) It's been a long time, but I'm FINALLY booked: Nieuw Amsterdam out of Vancouver on next year's last run Alaska of the season. My Dad has had a myriad of health issues, but he's now stable. My friend Kelly drives us to Florida every year, so... Grabbed a deal with: Explore4 free 3rd person and $500 on board credit from the travel agency. Instead of "cave dwelling", Dad insisted on:http://half.com/7137-nieuw-amsterdam/ Had to share! Glad your Dad is in better health! Congrats on you booking the Nieuw Amsterdam to Alaska. Lovely ship in a gorgeous area!:D David Edited October 5, 2015 by luvtwotrvl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted October 5, 2015 #18 Share Posted October 5, 2015 YES!!! Welcome back my friend!! When are you doing Alaska on Nieuw Amsterdam? We board her in San Diego on 25 April 2015 and are doing the Pacific Coastal to Vancouver and then 2 weeks aboard her, Disembarking from her on May 14th. Glad to hear your dad is better:) WORD of warning. IF you can get in and edit your post, you need to take the link to the other site out, it is not allowed on CC. You have not been on in such a long time that I'm sure you never knew. Joanie I think you mean April 2016 since April 2015 is long gone. That link doesn't take me to a ship cabin but. to a page selling textbooks??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted October 5, 2015 #19 Share Posted October 5, 2015 That link doesn't take me to a ship cabin but. to a page selling textbooks??? The link was altered by Host Walt because it pointed to a disallowed site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaisonRose Posted October 5, 2015 #20 Share Posted October 5, 2015 It's been a long time, but I'm FINALLY booked: Nieuw Amsterdam out of Vancouver on next year's last run Alaska of the season. My Dad has had a myriad of health issues, but he's now stable. My friend Kelly drives us to Florida every year, so... Grabbed a deal with: Explore4 free 3rd person and $500 on board credit from the travel agency. Instead of "cave dwelling", Dad insisted on: http://half.com/7137-nieuw-amsterdam/ Had to share! Great! I am your fan. We are on the last voyage of the Ryndam...wish you were here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fann1sh Posted October 5, 2015 Author #21 Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Thanks again to ALL! Oh, MaisonRose - I'm so jealous. I lovelovelove Ryndam, the way many others here feel about Maasdam. I wish it was Veendam leaving the fleet with Statendam instead. Cruising-Along, I have a different cat avatar on each of the social media sites I use, but the same cat! Abby Tabby is still doing well, and is kind to me: her slave. Carol, LOL: you know me so well! Yes, I'll be at daily team trivia, with a sharp pencil! Dad often speaks fondly of that cooking class. He's living on his own, cooking for himself, and still famous for presenting platters of Peace River shrimp to friends as gifts. Edited October 5, 2015 by fann1sh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted October 5, 2015 #22 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Thanks again to ALL! Oh, MaisonRose - I'm so jealous. I lovelovelove Ryndam, the way many others here feel about Maasdam. I wish it was Veendam leaving the fleet with Statendam instead. Cruising-Along, I have a different cat avatar on each of the social media sites I use, but the same cat! Abby Tabby is still doing well, and is kind to me: her slave. Carol, LOL: you know me so well! Yes, I'll be at daily team trivia, with a sharp pencil! Dad often speaks fondly of that cooking class. He's living on his own, cooking for himself, and still famous for presenting platters of Peace River shrimp to friends as gifts. Oh, I'm so glad to hear that Abby Tabby is doing well :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted October 5, 2015 #23 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I think you mean April 2016 since April 2015 is long gone. ........<SNIP>......... Duh..........Had an old blonde moment when I typed it......Yes, meant 2016:) Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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