Rare Sugar Magnolia Posted June 28 #226 Share Posted June 28 5 minutes ago, kjquilts said: Larry and I will have to pass on this cruise as we're already booked on the Norwegian Dawn Trieste to Civitavecchia cruise April 22, 2025 and can't afford to do both. The Dawn itinerary is wonderful and price is quite reasonable. We need to go abroad while we can still cope with the long international flights. Wishing you all a wonderful cruise! We'll keep an eye on the 2026 Shmoopiefest options. I looked at that Dawn sailing as well because of the interesting ports such as Slovenia, Montenegro and Albania. I am certain you will have a great time on the Dawn and hope to meet in 2026. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjquilts Posted June 28 #227 Share Posted June 28 9 minutes ago, Sugar Magnolia said: I looked at that Dawn sailing as well because of the interesting ports such as Slovenia, Montenegro and Albania. I am certain you will have a great time on the Dawn and hope to meet in 2026. Kotor Montenegro has been on my bucket list for a long time. We were in Koper Slovenia and Sarande Albania on our Norwegian Star cruise April 2023 and really enjoyed both ports so happy to visit them again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sugar Magnolia Posted June 28 #228 Share Posted June 28 1 minute ago, kjquilts said: Kotor Montenegro has been on my bucket list for a long time. We were in Koper Slovenia and Sarande Albania on our Norwegian Star cruise April 2023 and really enjoyed both ports so happy to visit them again. Slovenia is a beautiful country. I was wowed by its natural beauty on a land trip a few years ago. I need to sneak back there next time I am in the region. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted June 28 #229 Share Posted June 28 On 6/27/2024 at 9:01 AM, schmoopie17 said: MSP is a long way away. We're in the southeast. We typically fly out of ORD...we hate that airport but they have better choices and lower prices than MKE. Do you happen to live by the velodrome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted June 28 #230 Share Posted June 28 Just as an FYI, I may have to do a "test cruise" prior to this one to make sure my new hip works correctly! 😉 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted June 28 #231 Share Posted June 28 22 hours ago, Go2SeaTheWorld said: Chicago did have it's 1st hit album prior to '73, so they would qualify. As would The Supremes, The Fifth Dimension, The Jackson 5, Frankie Valli, The Rolling Stones, Led Zepplin, Yes & many many more! Oh, and completely agree with the poster that "70 is the new 50" & the Swiftie poster, as well. I'm actually a 35 yr old in the body of 67 yr. old. And we would certainly be interested in such a CC cruise. I'm not at the 70 milestone yet, but will be celebrating hubs attaining it on the Pride of America in Jan. '25. No other cruises set beyond that date. He also thinks I am eternally weird for enjoying "internet forum friendships", but he's at least open to meeting folks once on board. What type of internet forums are you on exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sugar Magnolia Posted June 28 #232 Share Posted June 28 2 minutes ago, graphicguy said: Just as an FYI, I may have to do a "test cruise" prior to this one to make sure my new hip works correctly! 😉 As soon as you identify the test cruise I shall sound the alarm. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted June 28 #233 Share Posted June 28 20 hours ago, mking8288 said: How far are you from the 😁 indoor Chelsea Market, food court w restrooms & free WiFi access - you surely know the High Line. I am hanging out at the indoor Tangram Mall in Flushing, waiting for the ladies to do their weekly PT sessions (acupuncture & massage) at the next door medical annex ... today is cooler & humidity is low. This is the Assembly Station for high-end Asian foodies tour, i.e. crispy Peking Duck 😋 except I can't have any for now 😸 I'm thinking that might be Detroit Bat. And where are the beans? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go2SeaTheWorld Posted June 28 #234 Share Posted June 28 36 minutes ago, dexddd said: What type of internet forums are you on exactly? Started years ago on AOL with a Troy Aikman Fans chatroom which led to meeting some really wonderful people at Cowboys games. When kids were in high school, logged on to both state football & marching band message boards & again, made some excellent friends & contacts. After our son entered college I found an affiliated sports blog & message board for the fans of that U. & quickly connected with a lot of amazing people. That led to tailgates, trips to bowl games & even national basketball championship with them. Once that site was closed down, we all found each other again on Twitter & have a special group set up, much like this site. It's pretty special to have the chance to establish real friendships with people across the country you would have never otherwise encountered, if not for forums like this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare schmoopie17 Posted June 28 Author #235 Share Posted June 28 1 hour ago, dexddd said: Do you happen to live by the velodrome? Never heard of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare schmoopie17 Posted June 28 Author #236 Share Posted June 28 2 hours ago, kjquilts said: Kotor Montenegro has been on my bucket list for a long time. If NCL comes out with a 2026 itinerary with Kotor, Corfu, Split, Dubrovnik, et al, we may be first in line. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare debenson0723 Posted June 28 #237 Share Posted June 28 2 hours ago, schmoopie17 said: If NCL comes out with a 2026 itinerary with Kotor, Corfu, Split, Dubrovnik, et al, we may be first in line. I'll be 2nd. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare debenson0723 Posted June 28 #238 Share Posted June 28 4 hours ago, schmoopie17 said: Well, the cruise that @cruiseny4lifeand hubby have booked is not yet within final payment. Maybe a little arm-twisting might be in order. @Sugar Magnolia do your voodoo magic on @cruiseny4life. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted June 28 #239 Share Posted June 28 Not that it's a bad thing, but we are pretty much locked in to the New Orleans cruise. While I would love to be out of work for 11 straight (or more) business days, my boss is not excited with that prospect. It seems my presence is expected at work, despite me being wholly unimportant to the operation of the business! Big Easy it is in early 2025. 2026, however, we'll see what NCL puts out. Maybe I'll win the lottery I rarely play and not worry about work by then! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vswan Posted June 28 #240 Share Posted June 28 I've already got the 12-day Jewel out of Tampa booked for Jan. 21 through Feb. 2 so this time I'll have to miss out. Will watch for the 2026 option. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare schmoopie17 Posted June 28 Author #241 Share Posted June 28 55 minutes ago, cruiseny4life said: Not that it's a bad thing, but we are pretty much locked in to the New Orleans cruise. While I would love to be out of work for 11 straight (or more) business days, my boss is not excited with that prospect. It seems my presence is expected at work, despite me being wholly unimportant to the operation of the business! Having a job is overrated. (Coming from someone who has been retired since 2015)... Seriously, I'm bummed about not meeting you on this cruise. But there's always 2026... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sugar Magnolia Posted June 28 #242 Share Posted June 28 1 hour ago, debenson0723 said: @Sugar Magnolia do your voodoo magic on @cruiseny4life. Need I remind you, young lady, that it was you who mercilessly harangued me into booking a last minute cruise to Bermuda a few weeks ago, knowing that I had just returned from an exhausting five week journey. Have you no empathy? Have you no shame? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare laudergayle Posted June 28 #243 Share Posted June 28 1 hour ago, cruiseny4life said: Big Easy it is in early 2025 This does look promising. 😊🤞. I don’t have access to do a mock booking…well at least easily, what is the final payment date for the 2/2/25 cruise? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sugar Magnolia Posted June 28 #244 Share Posted June 28 1 hour ago, vswan said: I've already got the 12-day Jewel out of Tampa booked for Jan. 21 through Feb. 2 so this time I'll have to miss out. Will watch for the 2026 option. I will hold a spot for you with my posse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted June 28 #245 Share Posted June 28 13 minutes ago, laudergayle said: This does look promising. 😊🤞. I don’t have access to do a mock booking…well at least easily, what is the final payment date for the 2/2/25 cruise? October 5th! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted June 28 #246 Share Posted June 28 28 minutes ago, laudergayle said: This does look promising. 😊🤞. I don’t have access to do a mock booking…well at least easily, what is the final payment date for the 2/2/25 cruise? It would be wonderful if you could join us! We will have a merry time with Travelicious! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sugar Magnolia Posted June 28 #247 Share Posted June 28 5 minutes ago, cruiseny4life said: It would be wonderful if you could join us! We will have a merry time with Travelicious! Oh...I miss @Travelicious! Hope she is relaxing in her pool right now. I did not get to spend enough time with her and Pookie. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Travelicious Posted June 28 #248 Share Posted June 28 1 hour ago, Sugar Magnolia said: Oh...I miss @Travelicious! Hope she is relaxing in her pool right now. I did not get to spend enough time with her and Pookie. Well you should probably join us on February 2 on the Getaway! All is well. Enjoying being at home and in the pool! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare debenson0723 Posted June 29 #249 Share Posted June 29 4 hours ago, Sugar Magnolia said: Need I remind you, young lady, that it was you who mercilessly harangued me into booking a last minute cruise to Bermuda a few weeks ago, knowing that I had just returned from an exhausting five week journey. Have you no empathy? Have you no shame? I have neither. But thanks for calling me young and a lady! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omahabob Posted June 29 #250 Share Posted June 29 (edited) 8 hours ago, cruiseny4life said: ...While I would love to be out of work for 11 straight (or more) business days, my boss is not excited with that prospect. It seems my presence is expected at work, despite me being wholly unimportant to the operation of the business!... I've been a victim of that vicious conspiracy before. I was in a headquarters assignment during Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and I asked to deploy. I was told I was too important to go. What?!? I wasn't important yesterday!!! Sadly, we probably won't make this cruise. The wife doesn't care much for the itineraries. Edited June 29 by omahabob 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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