knmcrain Posted October 27, 2008 #151 Share Posted October 27, 2008 We are going on the Monarch on Dec 1st 2008, out of Port Canaveral to celebrate our 20th date anniversary... We cannot wait!!!....This will be our first cruise!:) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 27, 2008 #152 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Rick, have you been playing trivia? Tell Doris to come online and post about HER fun times! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjldvlks Posted October 27, 2008 #153 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Yes, I agree with Carol, we want to hear from Doris!! :D Hey Carol - how are you?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramaqueen4lyfe Posted October 27, 2008 #154 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I just joined and I love these reports!!! We are taking the Monarch on November 21st from Port Canavral. Can I ask a dumb question? What do they do in dry dock---clean and repair the ship? I take it that after that it goes to CC. Thanks for the entertaining info!!rnali Welcome to Cruise Critic. You'll enjoy all the wonderful info here. We are going on the Monarch on Dec 1st 2008, out of Port Canaveral to celebrate our 20th date anniversary...We cannot wait!!!....This will be our first cruise!:) :) :) Welcome to you as well. I remember the thrill of my first cruise. You are going to love it. Rick thanks for all the great reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctn Posted October 27, 2008 #155 Share Posted October 27, 2008 We are going on the Monarch on Dec 1st 2008, out of Port Canaveral to celebrate our 20th date anniversary...We cannot wait!!!....This will be our first cruise!:) :) :) I am jealous!! We used to enjoy those 4 day sailings on the Monarch - and Congrats! you will LOVE cruising and you will be hooked!! Corkey Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctn Posted October 27, 2008 #156 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Unfortunately I have to drive by the empty berth on Monday morning :( I do not live in San Pedro or L.Beach but I know what you mean - MOnarch withdrawal is hard! Corkey Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick0757 Posted October 27, 2008 #157 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Will be on her,nov.21, at least it will a little different than the soverign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy 4 cruising Posted October 27, 2008 #158 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Will be on her,nov.21, at least it will a little different than the soverign. is that because of different itinerary? MOnarch is the only Soverign class I have been on so I don't know about the other ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted October 27, 2008 Author #159 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Happy Monday.......and day 11 of our cruise that will end with the morning of day 17! When we get off......the Monarch will proceed to her drydock, and for those that are planning on coming aboard in November....much of her will look new......at least the carpeting will. We are going thru a major rain squall......with 50 knot winds. It's tropical, and by the time I finish writing this......it will be calm again. We may or may not have a bit of noro onboard. Right now it's just an advisory......telling everyone to wash their hands often! Also...it was evident this morning when we were having the C&A Platinum, D & D+ party. All of the officers had their hands behind their backs in the reception line. I won't know more for a day or so. If it is a Noro virus outbreak........it will be the first in 5 years on the Monarch. We are all hoping that it's the food from Costa Rica......and will pass shortly. Speaking of the C&A get together.....Bobbie and I found out that we had the most cruise credits onboard......and were awarded a bottle of wine. Some of you old timers missed out on a really great bottle!!:D :D Captain Karin updated our arrival at Mira Flora locks as to be around 8:30 to 8:45 tomorrow morning. She may get in early.....as she is trying to convince the Panama officials that "ladys" go first!!:D The food continues to be above the norm for RCCL. We all have been talking about the creativity and wonderful taste of what is being served up from the galleys. If I hear differently on the canal time....I'll jump on tomorrow morning. I'm off to enjoy the great lightning show!! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy 4 cruising Posted October 27, 2008 #160 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Happy Monday.......and day 11 of our cruise that will end with the morning of day 17! When we get off......the Monarch will proceed to her drydock, and for those that are planning on coming aboard in November....much of her will look new......at least the carpeting will. We are going thru a major rain squall......with 50 knot winds. It's tropical, and by the time I finish writing this......it will be calm again. We may or may not have a bit of noro onboard. Right now it's just an advisory......telling everyone to wash their hands often! Also...it was evident this morning when we were having the C&A Platinum, D & D+ party. All of the officers had their hands behind their backs in the reception line. I won't know more for a day or so. If it is a Noro virus outbreak........it will be the first in 5 years on the Monarch. We are all hoping that it's the food from Costa Rica......and will pass shortly. Speaking of the C&A get together.....Bobbie and I found out that we had the most cruise credits onboard......and were awarded a bottle of wine. Some of you old timers missed out on a really great bottle!!:D :D Captain Karin updated our arrival at Mira Flora locks as to be around 8:30 to 8:45 tomorrow morning. She may get in early.....as she is trying to convince the Panama officials that "ladys" go first!!:D The food continues to be above the norm for RCCL. We all have been talking about the creativity and wonderful taste of what is being served up from the galleys. If I hear differently on the canal time....I'll jump on tomorrow morning. I'm off to enjoy the great lightning show!! Rick hopefully it isn't noro & IF it is, hopefully the drydock will get rid of it!!! we sail on the first sailing after dry dock. isn't it fun to be the one with the most cruise credits? when we were on the Rhaps in ALasak, my sister & bil were thones & what treatment. hoping we might be on the Monarch as there are only 3 of us on the roll call!!!! Thanks for keeping us posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjldvlks Posted October 27, 2008 #161 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Happy Monday.......and day 11 of our cruise that will end with the morning of day 17! When we get off......the Monarch will proceed to her drydock, and for those that are planning on coming aboard in November....much of her will look new......at least the carpeting will. We are going thru a major rain squall......with 50 knot winds. It's tropical, and by the time I finish writing this......it will be calm again. We may or may not have a bit of noro onboard. Right now it's just an advisory......telling everyone to wash their hands often! Also...it was evident this morning when we were having the C&A Platinum, D & D+ party. All of the officers had their hands behind their backs in the reception line. I won't know more for a day or so. If it is a Noro virus outbreak........it will be the first in 5 years on the Monarch. We are all hoping that it's the food from Costa Rica......and will pass shortly. Speaking of the C&A get together.....Bobbie and I found out that we had the most cruise credits onboard......and were awarded a bottle of wine. Some of you old timers missed out on a really great bottle!!:D :D Captain Karin updated our arrival at Mira Flora locks as to be around 8:30 to 8:45 tomorrow morning. She may get in early.....as she is trying to convince the Panama officials that "ladys" go first!!:D The food continues to be above the norm for RCCL. We all have been talking about the creativity and wonderful taste of what is being served up from the galleys. If I hear differently on the canal time....I'll jump on tomorrow morning. I'm off to enjoy the great lightning show!! Rick Rick - is that local time? Wasn't sure if that is equal to Central, Mountain or Eastern Time. Thanks!! We will be watching in the morning. You and Bobbie need to be sure to wave at us! Mary (and Dennis) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigers317 Posted October 27, 2008 #162 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Hopefully it's not a virus, but if it is hopefully it will be gone before we take our 3 year old on her first cruise on her Nov 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctn Posted October 28, 2008 #163 Share Posted October 28, 2008 One of my friends just got back from a cruise and she had the most cruises - Moet Chandon for her -- hmmmmmmmm... nice huh? Corkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Cruz Chic Posted October 28, 2008 #164 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Hi Rick and Bobbie.....gosh I hope its not noro virus! Thanks for the PC transit update, I will have to get up early! :eek: Have a great time going through the canal......it brings back wonderful memories for us......enjoy! Congrats on having the most cruise credits! *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy 4 cruising Posted October 28, 2008 #165 Share Posted October 28, 2008 One of my friends just got back from a cruise and she had the most cruises - Moet Chandon for her -- hmmmmmmmm... nice huh? Corkey that's what we had on the Rhapsody--hmmmmmmm Hopefully it's not a virus, but if it is hopefully it will be gone before we take our 3 year old on her first cruise on her Nov 10. hey, so are we. there is a little bitty roll call--only 3 of us posting. come join us http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=16773741#post16773741 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juli Posted October 28, 2008 #166 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I wish I was on a cruise RIGHT NOW! Rick: Thank you SO MUCH for all your updates! They are very much appreciated! Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted October 28, 2008 #167 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Congratulations on having the most credits Rick! Hope you and Bobbie stay well :D ### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted October 28, 2008 #168 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Monarch usually gives a nice Gavi (Italian white) to the most-travelled cruiser. It is a nice bottle of wine, indeed! Some cruisers with 100+ got a bottle of Moet, so they must save it for that.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerme1 Posted October 28, 2008 #169 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Mary, Rick said that the Monarch should be at Mira Flores Locks around 8:30 AM unless the schedule changes. At GMT minus 5, that would be putting it three hours earlier for us West Coasters. (GMT minus 5 is basically New York time.) Hope this helps. I guess it is early to rise for us!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerme1 Posted October 28, 2008 #170 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Monarch usually gives a nice Gavi (Italian white) to the most-travelled cruiser. It is a nice bottle of wine, indeed! Some cruisers with 100+ got a bottle of Moet, so they must save it for that.:) Jean, I really liked that bottle of Gavi! Got it a few times! Still have one in the fridge. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisefoamer Posted October 28, 2008 #171 Share Posted October 28, 2008 For those who don't get up early to see the Miraflores locks transit live, the web site may store images of the last 20 ships to go through, so if you look soon enough in the morning, you may be able to see an "instant replay" of Monarch's transit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 28, 2008 #172 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Jean, I really liked that bottle of Gavi! Got it a few times! Still have one in the fridge. :) Oh, if only I had known! ;) :p :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladylawyer Posted October 28, 2008 #173 Share Posted October 28, 2008 We may or may not have a bit of noro onboard. Right now it's just an advisory......telling everyone to wash their hands often! Also...it was evident this morning when we were having the C&A Platinum, D & D+ party. All of the officers had their hands behind their backs in the reception line. I won't know more for a day or so. If it is a Noro virus outbreak........it will be the first in 5 years on the Monarch. We are all hoping that it's the food from Costa Rica......and will pass shortly. Rick Rick, I'm really enjoying your posts. Those of us in Claudes, on the last LA sailings, may have an insight on the cause of the noro (which, hopefully, it is not) ... if Elwood is still working in the Dining Room! :eek: I hope that you, Bobbie and Dorass are well! Take care! ~ Lorna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cawagner Posted October 28, 2008 #174 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Is that the Monarch approaching the Gatun Locks now? http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html?cam=Miraflores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariaoftheSeas Posted October 28, 2008 #175 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I think i just see a barge going through. Will the Monarch be through soon? This is awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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