Daveywavey70 Posted April 17, 2023 #16751 Share Posted April 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, mysty said: Awesome DW!!! We may end up being in close proximity to you. 😁 When are you at Uluru M? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted April 17, 2023 #16752 Share Posted April 17, 2023 15 minutes ago, Daveywavey70 said: When are you at Uluru M? March 8-9th. However we are in the New Zealand area February 9-19th. And then Sydney and up the east coast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveywavey70 Posted April 17, 2023 #16753 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Awww I'll have to give you a wave! Im prob flying back on Jan 30th! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lirio Posted April 17, 2023 #16754 Share Posted April 17, 2023 36 minutes ago, mysty said: March 8-9th. However we are in the New Zealand area February 9-19th. And then Sydney and up the east coast. It is very likelly I will be in NZ by february. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tothesunset Posted April 17, 2023 #16755 Share Posted April 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Daveywavey70 said: Well I can't really believe it but I've accidentally gone and booked myself on a cruise for Jan 24, on Celebrity Edge! Fortunately there are 2 dear friends on the same cruise but I've never been on such a big ship (2900) but she does look a beauty. Usually I do a ton of research first but this has been minimal this time and as it is, most of the places at the top of the list (Singapore, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Thailand, Brazil and Argentina) make it illegal to use a vape so Australia and New Zealand have been bumped up to the top of the list! (Aus is ok with a doctors prescription and NZ no problem). Initial plans are to fly into Perth for a few days, cross the continent on the Indian Pacific train to Sydney, backtrack a little on an indulgent pilgrimage to Broken Hill, Fly back to Sydney, Cruise over to New Zealand and then back to Sydney, a few days stay, a couple of nights trip to Uluru and then home. I Think I can stretch to 28 nights. So with much excitement about the trip along with a smattering of apprehension re sailing my first mainstream line in nearly 20 years the planning commences! My actual point of antipode is somewhere off the coast of South Island in the vicinity of Dunedin which I'll be visiting on the 17th Jan, so let the journey, quite literally, to the other side of the world commence! You're probably on top of all this already, but if you are looking at where to stay at Uluru then take a look at: https://longitude131.com.au/ It's amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted April 17, 2023 #16756 Share Posted April 17, 2023 17 minutes ago, Lirio said: It is very likelly I will be in NZ by february. Awesome Lirio! Maybe the universe will conspire to allow our paths to cross. 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveywavey70 Posted April 17, 2023 #16757 Share Posted April 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, Tothesunset said: You're probably on top of all this already, but if you are looking at where to stay at Uluru then take a look at: https://longitude131.com.au/ It's amazing. Many Thanks TTSs, I'd spotted that place already. Is it as amazing as it looks? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tothesunset Posted April 17, 2023 #16758 Share Posted April 17, 2023 23 minutes ago, Daveywavey70 said: Many Thanks TTSs, I'd spotted that place already. Is it as amazing as it looks? Every bit. We had 2 nights there 15 years ago. It was the highlight of our holiday of a lifetime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveywavey70 Posted April 17, 2023 #16759 Share Posted April 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Tothesunset said: Every bit. We had 2 nights there 15 years ago. It was the highlight of our holiday of a lifetime. I'm really tempted but I'm Grizzling over the $8,400 for 2 nights for a solo. I Always begrudge a 100% supplement, It leaves me with the feeling that if I'm paying exactly double then my partner should be there to enjoy it too! I Don't mind so much if it's less of a supplement. Where would you recommend in Sydney? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted April 17, 2023 #16760 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Davey - you have got to go there, and then send reports and photos. It looks like heaven. Lola 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveywavey70 Posted April 17, 2023 #16761 Share Posted April 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, lincslady said: Davey - you have got to go there, and then send reports and photos. It looks like heaven. Lola Thanks Lola I'm super excited about it, even though it is Celebrity! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tothesunset Posted April 17, 2023 #16762 Share Posted April 17, 2023 54 minutes ago, Daveywavey70 said: I'm really tempted but I'm Grizzling over the $8,400 for 2 nights for a solo. I Always begrudge a 100% supplement, It leaves me with the feeling that if I'm paying exactly double then my partner should be there to enjoy it too! I Don't mind so much if it's less of a supplement. Where would you recommend in Sydney? I thought it was 4200 per tent not per person. At 4200 I'd say it's worth the blow-out but not at 8400. We stayed at the Park Hyatt. Totally unbeatable location: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/australia/park-hyatt-sydney/sydph Shame you can't go with your partner. Australia is made for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lirio Posted April 17, 2023 #16763 Share Posted April 17, 2023 1 hour ago, mysty said: Awesome Lirio! Maybe the universe will conspire to allow our paths to cross. 😁 Our plan is to stay on NZ in Jan and Feb (where my daughter lives). I will let you know as soon as we issue our tickets (by june or july). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqtchas Posted April 17, 2023 #16764 Share Posted April 17, 2023 old songs http://thenostalgiamachine.com/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dolcevita Diva Posted April 17, 2023 #16765 Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) On 4/13/2023 at 5:34 PM, spinnaker2 said: The flying monkeys just went by... Glenda where r u? Spins - We’re the ones with tornado warnings today (northern Palm Beach County). Correction - looks as if there are tornado warnings in western Broward County too! And no gasoline to be found due to the flooding in Fort Lauderdale last week. Mother Nature - did somebody fail to give you a calendar for this year? We’re not supposed to see this kind of weather till August/September! Edited April 17, 2023 by Dolcevita Diva 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dolcevita Diva Posted April 17, 2023 #16766 Share Posted April 17, 2023 18 minutes ago, zqtchas said: old songs http://thenostalgiamachine.com/ That is a very cool app! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted April 17, 2023 #16767 Share Posted April 17, 2023 2 hours ago, lincslady said: 2 hours ago, Daveywavey70 said: Thanks Lola I'm super excited about it, even though it is Celebrity! Er ....... it was not the cruise, but that fantastic place in Uluru I meant. I admit to not having seen anything about the cruise. What a pity you cannot travel with your partner; I know only too well how much more it costs to go as a singleton. Lola 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillyf Posted April 17, 2023 #16768 Share Posted April 17, 2023 3 hours ago, Daveywavey70 said: Many Thanks TTSs, I'd spotted that place already. Is it as amazing as it looks? We stayed there in 2010 and loved it. It’s been renovated since then and even more luxurious. Wonderful to see Uluṟu from your room ( and bed ). My husband did a brief blog about our time there. http://www.thefletchers.com.au/The_Fletchers/Central_Australia_2010/Central_Australia_2010.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted April 17, 2023 #16769 Share Posted April 17, 2023 54 minutes ago, Dolcevita Diva said: That is a very cool app! Yes! YES!! Love the Oldies from the Groove Yard. Especially from the 1960's and early 70's. This shared website is especially nice as many have video featuring the artists doing their top hits. Great walk down Memory Lane. Appreciate much. Going Wednesday evening to the Broadway touring show of "Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations". Love those excellent sounds!! Saw eleven years ago, what was left of the original Temptation perform live here in Columbus. They still had the "Moves" and super singing. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveywavey70 Posted April 17, 2023 #16770 Share Posted April 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Tothesunset said: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/australia/park-hyatt-sydney/sydph Shame you can't go with your partner. Australia is made for sharing! Thanks TTS that looks not too shabby. I'll check it out. 36 minutes ago, lincslady said: Er ....... it was not the cruise, but that fantastic place in Uluru I meant. I admit to not having seen anything about the cruise. What a pity you cannot travel with your partner; I know only too well how much more it costs to go as a singleton. Lola I'm excited about the whole thing Lola but I know what you mean about Uluru. Reasonable solo supplements don't bother me but 100% just rattles my cage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dolcevita Diva Posted April 17, 2023 #16771 Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) 22 minutes ago, TLCOhio said: Yes! YES!! Love the Oldies from the Groove Yard. Especially from the 1960's and early 70's. This shared website is especially nice as many have video featuring the artists doing their top hits. Great walk down Memory Lane. Appreciate much. Going Wednesday evening to the Broadway touring show of "Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations". Love those excellent sounds!! Saw eleven years ago, what was left of the original Temptation perform live here in Columbus. They still had the "Moves" and super singing. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Enjoy the show!!! I'm going to see Ain't Too Proud here at the end of the month. And speaking of those wonderful singers...after an evening at the theatre (Wicked) a few weeks ago, I stopped by the lounge of a nearby restaurant to see my favorite local performer, Raquel Williams and her jazz trio. And then in walked Bo Henderson (former lead singer of The Temptations and currently lead singer of The Stylistics) with Larry Johnson of The Temptations and they joined in…What a fabulous end to the evening! Not sure to post the video, but here's a picture. Edited April 17, 2023 by Dolcevita Diva 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTtravelers Posted April 17, 2023 #16772 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Still like Sinatra songs: 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueSeraSera Posted April 17, 2023 #16773 Share Posted April 17, 2023 5 hours ago, Daveywavey70 said: even though it is Celebrity! Totally understand a bit of trepidation regarding a large ship. We certainly had some prior to boarding a Royal ship with 4200 pax. For us, it turned out fine. There were less busy places to go. We did have a Suite which undoubtedly helped, and I (unsurprisingly I suppose) purchased the drink package. That said, we are both very much looking forward to our cruise on the Dawn this summer! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dolcevita Diva Posted April 17, 2023 #16774 Share Posted April 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Dolcevita Diva said: Enjoy the show!!! I'm going to see Ain't Too Proud here at the end of the month. And speaking of those wonderful singers...after an evening at the theatre (Wicked) a few weeks ago, I stopped by the lounge of a nearby restaurant to see my favorite local performer, Raquel Williams and her jazz trio. And then in walked Bo Henderson (former lead singer of The Temptations and currently lead singer of The Stylistics) with Larry Johnson of The Temptations and they joined in…What a fabulous end to the evening! Not sure to post the video, but here's a picture. Hopefully this video link will work... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joc123 Posted April 18, 2023 #16775 Share Posted April 18, 2023 19 hours ago, Daveywavey70 said: Well I can't really believe it but I've accidentally gone and booked myself on a cruise for Jan 24, on Celebrity Edge! Fortunately there are 2 dear friends on the same cruise but I've never been on such a big ship (2900) but she does look a beauty. Usually I do a ton of research first but this has been minimal this time and as it is, most of the places at the top of the list (Singapore, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Thailand, Brazil and Argentina) make it illegal to use a vape so Australia and New Zealand have been bumped up to the top of the list! (Aus is ok with a doctors prescription and NZ no problem). Initial plans are to fly into Perth for a few days, cross the continent on the Indian Pacific train to Sydney, backtrack a little on an indulgent pilgrimage to Broken Hill, Fly back to Sydney, Cruise over to New Zealand and then back to Sydney, a few days stay, a couple of nights trip to Uluru and then home. I Think I can stretch to 28 nights. So with much excitement about the trip along with a smattering of apprehension re sailing my first mainstream line in nearly 20 years the planning commences! My actual point of antipode is somewhere off the coast of South Island in the vicinity of Dunedin which I'll be visiting on the 17th Jan, so let the journey, quite literally, to the other side of the world commence! I do hope you have booked platinum class on the train - it’s the only way to go. Having done all the train trips around the Australia, it is so much better than gold class. You will be calling into Adelaide on your way to Sydney, if you want to know anything, just ask. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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