DScruiser Posted July 23, 2020 #976 Share Posted July 23, 2020 12 hours ago, whogo said: I am embarrassed when I see that I have made the their/there/they're mistake or it's/its or straight/strait, I know* better, but I would never have caught the stationery/stationary error. Thanks for pointing it out, maybe I will remember. *I resisted the urge to spell it 'no'. Actually that's an easy one. Here's a little saying to help you remember, writing stationery has a "e" for envelope. 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted July 24, 2020 #977 Share Posted July 24, 2020 It makes good sense for HAL to re-employ excellent employees on the basis of seniority when cruising resumes. In this "new normal" that is approaching, it also makes good sense for many of these experienced employees to say: "I have enjoyed my years of service. But, it's time for a change in my life circumstances." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted July 26, 2020 #978 Share Posted July 26, 2020 On 7/21/2020 at 2:37 PM, Himself said: I just hope you world cruisers get your luggage back and soon. This is over 4 months and counting I understand the luggage is on a ship heading for the Panama Canal, according to the DAILY from Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzingnut Posted July 27, 2020 #979 Share Posted July 27, 2020 8 hours ago, Himself said: I understand the luggage is on a ship heading for the Panama Canal, according to the DAILY from Rich. Our luggage is indeed on the way to us! It's on a cargo ship called "Gulf Bridge" and was offloaded in Singapore from the Amsterdam. After making several stops in Asia, the ship is now on it's way to the Panama Canal and will make a couple stops in the US ending in Miami on August 27th. I'm sure it will take a bit for the 8 containers to be offloaded and brought to wherever the luggage will be sorted, tagged and then sent onward to us. Linda R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted July 27, 2020 #980 Share Posted July 27, 2020 27 minutes ago, cruzingnut said: Our luggage is indeed on the way to us! It's on a cargo ship called "Gulf Bridge" and was offloaded in Singapore from the Amsterdam. After making several stops in Asia, the ship is now on it's way to the Panama Canal and will make a couple stops in the US ending in Miami on August 27th. I'm sure it will take a bit for the 8 containers to be offloaded and brought to wherever the luggage will be sorted, tagged and then sent onward to us. Linda R. The ship tracking says Miami but the email everyone got says Fort Lauderdale. I wonder if they will transfer the containers from Miami to a HAL warehouse in FLL for tagging and distribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzingnut Posted July 27, 2020 #981 Share Posted July 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, KirkNC said: The ship tracking says Miami but the email everyone got says Fort Lauderdale. I wonder if they will transfer the containers from Miami to a HAL warehouse in FLL for tagging and distribution. Yes, while the ship will unload in Miami, the containers will be brought elsewhere for unloading. I thought I heard Miramar at one point which is up by Ft. Lauderdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredspak Posted July 28, 2020 #982 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Apparently CDC is soliciting input on guidelines for how the resumption of cruising should proceed. It's a bewildering array of open questions and makes one wonder if the whole nature of the experience will be so radically changed as to be unappealing. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/07/21/2020-15812/request-for-information-related-to-cruise-ship-planning-and-infrastructure-resumption-of-passenger?fbclid=IwAR1vmT7pwlxocBK41i4TCxvoLwp_SpXvfImrqnEJ4cBs0yERuvgpDWY8dfA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzingnut Posted August 4, 2020 #983 Share Posted August 4, 2020 The Amsterdam has left Cyprus on her way to Gibralter. I'm guessing that will be a fuel/supply stop as she will continue on to Rotterdam, NL. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted August 4, 2020 #984 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Has there been a coup? Gibraltar, Spain? Roy 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted August 4, 2020 #985 Share Posted August 4, 2020 21 minutes ago, rafinmd said: Has there been a coup? Gibraltar, Spain? Roy I checked the news! You got me there... 😁 Now why would they say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted August 4, 2020 #986 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Is Gibraltar The turnover spot for the Rotterdam and AMSTERDAM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted August 4, 2020 #987 Share Posted August 4, 2020 11 minutes ago, Himself said: Is Gibraltar The turnover spot for the Rotterdam and AMSTERDAM? I would THINK the handover would be in Rotterdam when the ships go into drydock for conversion but that's just a guess. Gibraltar may be just a waypoint for the trans-Med journey much like the destination was Suez when they sailed from Asia to the canal. Just a guess though. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted August 4, 2020 #988 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Gas stop.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzingnut Posted August 4, 2020 #989 Share Posted August 4, 2020 14 minutes ago, rafinmd said: I would THINK the handover would be in Rotterdam when the ships go into drydock for conversion but that's just a guess. Gibraltar may be just a waypoint for the trans-Med journey much like the destination was Suez when they sailed from Asia to the canal. Just a guess though. Roy Handover should be in Rotterdam and I think "stuff" will be offloaded there. This info is strictly "unofficial". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted August 4, 2020 #990 Share Posted August 4, 2020 51 minutes ago, rafinmd said: I would THINK the handover would be in Rotterdam when the ships go into drydock for conversion but that's just a guess. Gibraltar may be just a waypoint for the trans-Med journey much like the destination was Suez when they sailed from Asia to the canal. Just a guess though. Roy Perhaps it is a stop on the way to Rotterdam. Thanks for the reply, Roy Himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted August 5, 2020 #991 Share Posted August 5, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 9:45 PM, cruzingnut said: Our luggage is indeed on the way to us! It's on a cargo ship called "Gulf Bridge" and was offloaded in Singapore from the Amsterdam. After making several stops in Asia, the ship is now on it's way to the Panama Canal and will make a couple stops in the US ending in Miami on August 27th. I'm sure it will take a bit for the 8 containers to be offloaded and brought to wherever the luggage will be sorted, tagged and then sent onward to us. Linda R. She is scheduled to arrive at the Panama Canal on Aug. 13, 2200 hrs. When she transits depends on if she has an appt., or not. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted August 5, 2020 #992 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Anyone else thinking of having a welcome home party for their luggage 🧳. We are thinking about it if we can figure out how to apply social distancing. 😎 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame42 Posted August 5, 2020 Author #993 Share Posted August 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, KirkNC said: Anyone else thinking of having a welcome home party for their luggage 🧳. We are thinking about it if we can figure out how to apply social distancing. 😎 Party already planned here. Since Linda and I live in small condos in a high rise building, we optimistically rented a storage locker for the month of September large enough to socially distance our luggage for fumigation and damage assessment. Much like in museums of today, our friends may make appointments to peer in the door at or take photos of our exotic luggage exhibit. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted August 5, 2020 #994 Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) On 8/4/2020 at 10:37 AM, cruzingnut said: Handover should be in Rotterdam and I think "stuff" will be offloaded there. This info is strictly Edited August 5, 2020 by Sir PMP wrong ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted August 5, 2020 #995 Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 hour ago, mame42 said: Party already planned here. Since Linda and I live in small condos in a high rise building, we optimistically rented a storage locker for the month of September large enough to socially distance our luggage for fumigation and damage assessment. Much like in museums of today, our friends may make appointments to peer in the door at or take photos of our exotic luggage exhibit. Sounds like a plan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaDog-46 Posted August 6, 2020 #996 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Gibraltar for bunkers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted August 6, 2020 #997 Share Posted August 6, 2020 19 hours ago, Essiesmom said: She is scheduled to arrive at the Panama Canal on Aug. 13, 2200 hrs. When she transits depends on if she has an appt., or not. EM According to Rich's post today the Amsterdam luggage is off Baha California on its way to the Panama Canal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyV Posted August 6, 2020 #998 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Himself said: According to Rich's post today the Amsterdam luggage is off Baha California on its way to the Panama Canal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzingnut Posted August 6, 2020 #999 Share Posted August 6, 2020 21 hours ago, Essiesmom said: She is scheduled to arrive at the Panama Canal on Aug. 13, 2200 hrs. When she transits depends on if she has an appt., or not. EM I would imagine she has an appt. (such as is may be) for it as it is a standard route this ship does from Miami to/from Singapore. It's not making a special trip just for our luggage. Linda R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzingnut Posted August 6, 2020 #1000 Share Posted August 6, 2020 20 hours ago, Sir PMP said: Not sure what you meant when you wrote "wrong ship" when I said handover would be in Rotterdam. Both the Amsterdam and Rotterdam will be going there. I read elsewhere that both ships will need to do their required drydock prior to handover and that Rotterdam (city) is hoping to have some kind of good bye ceremony for the Rotterdam (ship). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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