hammybee Posted October 7, 2006 #101 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I could not agree with you more Rita: I am luckier than most since I only live about a 20 minute shuttle ride from the pier but never leave home before 2:00 p.m. and I usually breeze right through all the formalities and am onboard and in my cabin with 20 minutes of having arrived at the terminal. I know that I will have many great Lido lunches ahead of me on the cruise so I can certainly afford to miss one. Valerie:) Make that 3. I would probably be at the SD Zoo and/or Balboa Park and would board, with no problem or delay, between 2-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinknock50 Posted October 7, 2006 #102 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I have zoomed in to where the lifeboats are and can't make out anyone. When is Muster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted October 7, 2006 #103 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I have zoomed in to where the lifeboats are and can't make out anyone. When is Muster? It would have been at 4 pm, I was out and about and just got in so missed the Life Boat Drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinknock50 Posted October 7, 2006 #104 Share Posted October 7, 2006 It would have been at 4 pm, I was out and about and just got in so missed the Life Boat Drill. Ah...ok. When is sail-away? 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinknock50 Posted October 8, 2006 #105 Share Posted October 8, 2006 The Oosterdam is on its way! Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherInFlorida Posted October 8, 2006 #106 Share Posted October 8, 2006 And it's Bon Voyage to the Spam Dammers! They're off and away! We watched you go ... we overloaded the webcam system! Have a wonderful cruise, everyone. Can't wait for all your reports from onboard. Think of us now and then!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinknock50 Posted October 8, 2006 #107 Share Posted October 8, 2006 The Zaandam is turning her bowtoward the channel..... Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted October 8, 2006 #108 Share Posted October 8, 2006 The pre-cruise dinner of many of us Spam-damers (or is it dam Spamdamers?) has been sufficiently chronocled. We've managed to gather on the bow of the ship for the traditional wave, and we've also managed to gather with our fellow CC'ers on the Oosterdam to wave at each other. But one of the nicest ways we have come together was seen this morning in the spirit of teamwork that got us through the madhouse of embarkation in san Diego. I won't declare it was the worst embarkation I have been through, but it sure was a contender! :eek: Somehow we managed to help get each other's luggage to where it was needed to be (thanks, Jeff! thanks, Adele!), and we all boarded. I think. Yeah, I'm sure I've seen everyone. I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinknock50 Posted October 8, 2006 #109 Share Posted October 8, 2006 The pre-cruise dinner of many of us Spam-damers (or is it dam Spamdamers?) has been sufficiently chronocled. We've managed to gather on the bow of the ship for the traditional wave, and we've also managed to gather with our fellow CC'ers on the Oosterdam to wave at each other. But one of the nicest ways we have come together was seen this morning in the spirit of teamwork that got us through the madhouse of embarkation in san Diego. I won't declare it was the worst embarkation I have been through, but it sure was a contender! :eek: Somehow we managed to help get each other's luggage to where it was needed to be (thanks, Jeff! thanks, Adele!), and we all boarded. I think. Yeah, I'm sure I've seen everyone. I think. Ruth, Did the luggage and boarding process make the ship late for departure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duck tune Posted October 8, 2006 #110 Share Posted October 8, 2006 But one of the nicest ways we have come together was seen this morning in the spirit of teamwork that got us through the madhouse of embarkation in san Diego. I won't declare it was the worst embarkation I have been through, but it sure was a contender! :eek: Several of us commented on the long lines we could see via the Web Cam. Looked like things were really backed up as early as 11:40 a.m. Wow! I wish you all a wonderful cruise with smooth seas and sunny days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted October 8, 2006 #111 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Thanks for checking in, Ruth. We're glad you all are safely underway, well into the Pacific by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted October 8, 2006 #112 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Aloha Ruth, Thanks for reporting in:) We are all looking forward to many more reports from several of you. Have a wonderful voyage:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechcc Posted October 8, 2006 #113 Share Posted October 8, 2006 We watched as you had your drill and as you and the Oosterdam left port. Bon voyage and enjoy your cruise. So many of us are sailing with you in spirt and may everything go smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAAAmerican Posted October 8, 2006 #114 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Your all in the specific Pacific now and at this time its SHOWTIME! May your SPAM journey be calm and full of Dutch Chocolate!@ Droste... is a must!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizB1 Posted October 8, 2006 #115 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Thanks for checking in Ruth. Also glad to know that Adele did make it! Hope you all have a wonderful cruise and will look forward to posts by both you and Greg. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherInFlorida Posted October 8, 2006 #116 Share Posted October 8, 2006 It's Reveille Time!!!! Time to get up!:D Time's awastin' ... get in gear ... take a spin around the decks ... grab your coffee, sit yourselves down and start typing. We want the real deal on everyone ... all the behind the scenes chatter. We won't tell anyone:) . All your secrets are safe here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisequeen10 Posted October 8, 2006 #117 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Why do you call it the Voyage of the Spammed. Did I miss something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 8, 2006 #118 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Thanks for checking in, Ruth.....Happy you are all safely underway and we're eager and waiting for REPORTS....we want to hear it all!!!! :D Have fun........and then hurry here to tell us about it. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted October 8, 2006 #119 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Oh No, since we have not heard from them there could only be two reasons. 1. They are having sattelite problems and cannot get an Internet connection or 2. They are just having too DAM MUCH FUN:D (and sleeping in because after they closed down the Piano Bar they hit the Crow's Nest last night) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted October 8, 2006 #120 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Why do you call it the Voyage of the Spammed. Did I miss something. Karen, Rev Neal's group is a CC Group Cruise that started some 19 months ago and they names it "Voyage of the Spammed" Spam is a play on words since Spam in the can meat is a staple item for Hawaiians and they are on a 15 day cruise to Hawaii:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calm_seas Posted October 8, 2006 #121 Share Posted October 8, 2006 [quote name='LAFFNVEGAS'][SIZE=3]Oh No, since we have not heard from them there could only be two reasons. 1. They are having sattelite problems and cannot get an Internet connection or 2. They are just having too DAM MUCH FUN:D (and sleeping in because after they closed down the Piano Bar they hit the Crow's Nest last night)[/SIZE][/QUOTE] REASON 2......... Plus we had a 1 hour time change (back) and all is quiet. The seas are pleasant (1-4 feet) and we are in the process of getting our sea legs. I haven't read the entire thread, but in case no one mentioned, Zaandam was late leaving port because they were still loading luggage at 5PM. They had major inspections for both ships yesterday and that threw off a lot of schedules.....TTFN and thanks for the great webcam shots. (Off to meet rest of group at pre-lunch chat in Explorer's Lounge.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obriendan Posted October 8, 2006 #122 Share Posted October 8, 2006 ANTICIPATION: A gaggle of CC’ers gather in the HI lobby just before transfer to the Zaandam Saturday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obriendan Posted October 8, 2006 #123 Share Posted October 8, 2006 SATISFACTION: We gather on the bow for the 3 o’clock wave. (I would name the participants but fear making a mistake. Alright, if you must know, I’m the one whose not in the picture.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obriendan Posted October 8, 2006 #124 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Oops! Wrong picture. Here's the wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted October 8, 2006 #125 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Have a great cruise out, a wonderful time in Paradise and a great cruise back. Reality will begin to set in in two weeks on your return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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