Bon Voyage Ruth C

[Aussie Gal]

By my reckoning, you will be leaving New York on Wednesday. I just want to wish you a wonderful cruise, smooth waters and lots of fun. :o:o

 

Jennie

[WISCruiser]

Ruth C...

Have a gr8 time and experience on the ms Noordams 3rd pax voyage. She may be Looong, but she is sooo right (you picked the "right" Vista to try!). Bon Voyage.

[RuthC]

Thank you, Jennie. That's so sweet of you to remember---you've got the day exactly right!

It's exactly one year today since my heart attack and I thank God that I'm alive and able to travel His beautiful world.

OK, that's enough schmatlz.

If there's Internet available on the ship I'll be doing the customary reports, so if there's something in particular you want to know about the new Noordam, please ask.

[SDHALFAN]

Hi Ruth,

 

I, too, am so glad that you are alive and able to travel this beautiful world. And, hey, everyone is entitled to a little schmaltz every once in a while.

 

Have a wonderful trip. At least you are "braving" the Vista class - I haven't gotten that far yet. I'm still hogging those "S" and "R" class ships.

 

I'm looking forward to reading all the reports from "the Happy Wanderer".

 

Fair winds and following seas.;)

 

Valerie:)

[dakrewser]

Bon voyage, Ruth, and may all your chocolate fantasies come true!

[wishonastar]

A happy anniversary of a tragic event...but being healthy enough for a cruise one year later is truly spectacular!! How wonderful for you! It will make the sailing all the sweeter.

 

Have a wonderful time on your cruise....we'll all be anxious for your report!

[LAFFNVEGAS]

I too want to wish you a very special Bon Voyage. I am glad Jennie started this for you. I hope you have a very special time on the new Noordam. I think like Greg said you will love this ship. So looking forward to your reports.

 

Here's a little bit of chocolate luggage for you cruise:D

[FlorenceItaly]

And how blessed we are to call you friend. We are so glad you are here with us. I am happy you are taking this Noordam cruise. It only seems appropriate on to celebrate your one year anniversary :). Wishing you continued good health and many cruise days and lots of chocolate!

 

Marie

[obriendan]

Bon Voyage Ruth!!! Here are a few quotations from lakechamplainchocolates.com for your edification:

 

"The chocoholics 12-step program: NEVER BE MORE THAN 12 STEPS AWAY FROM CHOCOLATE!" - Terry Moore

 

"There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with CHOCOLATE" - Linda Grayson, "The Pickwick Papers"

"I am a serious chocoholic. For the serious chocoholic, chocolate is better than sex. If you believe that, you really need to meet that special someone who can change your mind. If you have met that special someone and still believe that, I really need to know where you get your chocolate!!!" - Anonymous

 

"Life is like a box of chocolates -- you never know what you're going to get." - Forrest Gump in "Forrest Gump" (1994)

[blue whale]

We have almost 50 CCers on the Mar 15 Noordam sailing. So Ruth C is in good hands. We know we will have a wonderful trip.

[cruznon]

Ruth,

Have a great cruise...what a wonderful way to celebrate life!

May you have calm seas, beautiful sunsets and an extra chocolate on your pillow each night!:D

[kryos]

Have a great cruise, Ruth! ... one loaded with lots of pillow chocolates too!

 

We'll look forward to your safe return ... and to hearing all about your voyage.

 

Blue skies ...

 

--rita

[mama d]

Dear Ruth,

 

It might be light

It might be dark

but ...

Chocolate is

chocolate is

CHOCOLATE!

 

Calm seas, smooth sailing, sunny days

 

Ps. I read chocolate is good for your heart!

[trubey]

Boa Viagem, Ruth.

Susana.

[doone]

Bon Voyage my friend, can't wait for your review of your first time on a Vista Style ship.

[dsawyer]

To RuthC and all your cruisemates. I hope your trip is everything you want it to be. Try hard not to get lost on the hugeee ship.:)

 

Take care.

[RuthC]

Thank you all! I am truly blest to have you all as cyber-friends.

I will go and enjoy every single moment of this cruise with some friends old and yet-to-be, because that's what I do.

er, Dave, about all those chocolate fantasies---some of them we can't talk about on a family-type board. :eek:

Lisa, where can I buy that suitcase? :D

Thank you for the new signature lines, Dan. I'll see you and Barbara before we know it.

And to those I didn't mention by name, I still know that you wish me well. Thank you.

[jhannah]

Have a WONDERFUL time. I'm sure your ... um ... ahem ... ONE suitcase is already sitting by the door! :D

[tomc]

Ruth: You heard my special "shout out" today. If I remember, I'll do another one at approx 10:28 or 10:29 Tuesday.

[May4]

Have a sweet cruise!

I'm looking forward to any and all posts from your trip on the Noordam.:)

[localady]

RuthC-

I was looking at the Rev's beautiful pictures of the Noordam, and I have to say, I think they designed that Piano Bar just for you!! Those sleek red stools are just beautiful and I am sure you will enjoy yourself night after night!! Maybe they should call it "RuthC's Place"!!

Bon Voyage!

[Williebill]

What a wonderful way to celebrate life; have a wonderful trip!

[RuthC]

Imagine my surprise when I linked up to tomc's radio broadcast this morning and heard him make mention of me sailing. :) Very nice.

Sher, I hope the red in the Piano Bar doesn't clash with my clothes! (Shouldn't surprise you that I'm a red kinda gal. ;) ) I found myself drawn in there while attending the Mariners' Reception in Boston. Got real comfy real fast. Think I found my place in life. :D

Suitcase (singular, Jim ;) ) will be at the front door as soon as I climb out of what I'm wearing (it's coming along).

[stanford's girl]

Have a wonderful time Ruth and I'll be looking for your review of a first time Vista ship cruiser.:)

[Grumpy1]

Have a FANTASTIC cruise!!!