MusiCruiser Posted October 29, 2008 #451 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I hope you all in Florida and the east coast enjoy her as much as everyone out west did. Please take good care of her! We will take good care of her, but remember, the west coast is getting one of the most beautiful ships in the RCCL fleet, Mariner of the Seas. We lover her over here in FLA, so please care for her and love her the way we do. You are getting a truly beautiful ship. Goodbye Mariner.:( Thanks for the wonderful memories. Rusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohavemommy Posted October 29, 2008 #452 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I was glad to see the Monarch yesterday. I guess it made it all real that she is really gone. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted October 29, 2008 #453 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Patti, come sail with us! I have my eye on that 9-nighter. So far it's not open for booking, but tomorrow is another day... Now that Radiance will be on the West Coast the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010................that is a possibility that I would consider. I'd do anything to see "our" honey!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERnME2 Posted October 29, 2008 #454 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Silly as yesterday might of been .... It was fun and a great escape from the world of cable news ... (if you know what I mean) ... Thanks Rick and all that post for the day..... I needed that..:D:):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahoemc Posted October 29, 2008 #455 Share Posted October 29, 2008 We will take good care of her, but remember, the west coast is getting one of the most beautiful ships in the RCCL fleet, Mariner of the Seas. We lover her over here in FLA, so please care for her and love her the way we do. You are getting a truly beautiful ship. Goodbye Mariner.:( Thanks for the wonderful memories. Rusty You got it Rusty - although we don't have anything booked yet, we are planning something either fall '09 or spring '10. Sounds like she has a lot of fans just like Monarch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahoemc Posted October 29, 2008 #456 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Silly as yesterday might of been .... It was fun and a great escape from the world of cable news ... (if you know what I mean) ... Thanks Rick and all that post for the day..... I needed that..:D:):D Ditto! That was fun and I too enjoyed the occassional escape from reality. Maybe Rick and gang got some good pictures of us watching them through the webcams;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted October 29, 2008 Author #457 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Good morning everyone!! Morning NOOTS!! We made it thru....and off to Cristobal pier.........and a downpour. Why anyone would want to get off is beyond me, but half the ship was lined up to depart. We were supposed to be at the pier by 6PM.....but as many of you know......there are delays in the locks, and so we did not show up till after 8PM. Last night the thunder and lightning continued thru the night till after 8AM this morning. We are now in overcast skies and waves that seem to be hitting themselves. Tomorrow is Columbia..........and the last stop before we reach Miami. It's good to be in the Caribbean Sea. Doris was with us on our balcony last evening.......and says "Hi" to everyone. I wish that you all could be with Bobbie and I as we have experienced this wonderful trip. Will write again as we leave South America for the good 'ol USA!!:) Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted October 29, 2008 #458 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Hi, Rick! I second the thanks to everybody for taking my mind off reality for a day. Although a tearjerker for many of us, it was a great way to spend the day! Now that Radiance will be on the West Coast the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010................that is a possibility that I would consider. I'd do anything to see "our" honey!!:D OK, I'll share...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusiCruiser Posted October 29, 2008 #459 Share Posted October 29, 2008 You got it Rusty - although we don't have anything booked yet, we are planning something either fall '09 or spring '10. Sounds like she has a lot of fans just like Monarch. Mike, We just finished our last cruise on the Mariner on Oct. 19. We sure will miss her. This cruise, we had cabin 9390, a corner aft cabin. The balcony isn't the largest, but it was a partial wraparound so the view was tremendous. Great sitting out there at night with a full moon, and a glass of wine. Let me know when you book, and I'll pass along a few suggestions and recommendations. Take good care of her. She is a beautiful Lady. Rusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3kidsncats Posted October 30, 2008 #460 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I wish that you all could be with Bobbie and I as we have experienced this wonderful trip. Will write again as we leave South America for the good 'ol USA!!:) Rick Kenny and I wish we could be there with you too! Give our love to Bobbie, and we hope you continue to have a wonderful trip! Elisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy 4 cruising Posted October 30, 2008 #461 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Silly as yesterday might of been .... It was fun and a great escape from the world of cable news ... (if you know what I mean) ... Thanks Rick and all that post for the day..... I needed that..:D:):D I don't think it was silly, I enjoyed it AND AMEN to the great escape from the NEWS & yes I know exactly what you mean!!! Now that Radiance will be on the West Coast the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010................that is a possibility that I would consider. I'd do anything to see "our" honey!!:D hey, now keep me posted, that might be one we can do??!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suburbanette Posted October 30, 2008 #462 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I wasn't able to watch the canal transit live so it has been really great to read about the event as it happened! It was so exciting to read the progress reports: "Is that her? I think I see her. I see her. There she is! Will we be able to see her?" It was very suspenseful! And then, BAM, photos! Fantastic! Thanks to everyone who posted the blow-by-blow responses and for the terrific photos. :) :) Very cool. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramaqueen4lyfe Posted October 30, 2008 #463 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Thanks Jean for the pics. I wasn't able to watch the transit but I enjoyed reading about it and experiencing it through the eyes of those who love Monarch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctn Posted October 30, 2008 #464 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Where are you now Rick? no scratches on the sides of the MOnarch I hope - unlike our Radiance when we went thru the canal - Corkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted October 30, 2008 #465 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Where are you now Rick? no scratches on the sides of the MOnarch I hope - unlike our Radiance when we went thru the canal - Corkey They're in Cartagena, Colombia. Two more sea days and they'll be in Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted October 30, 2008 Author #466 Share Posted October 30, 2008 For those of you that wanted to know.........the pilot hit the canal side three times. I have no idea of who was at the helm. SacGeorges wants everyone to know that "We are alive and well & having a fabulous cruise. Lately lots of thunder and lightinging at night. Will post next week!! OK.......here is the rest from me. Our cabin was in a major smoke fire last evening. I won't go into what happened execpt to say that the ship was hit by lightning.........and we got a good bit of it. When we would turn off the living room lights.....the lights would give us a wonderful dancing evening light........well......some of us can remember from our days of the Viet Nam war. We are OK!! And the cabin has been cleared! We have a few dollars left for the internet. I'll use them wisely, and then write again when we are home. Till tomorrow!! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzr4vr Posted October 30, 2008 #467 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hi Rick: It sounds like you and Bobbi are ok after the lightening strike..I none of your personal item were damaged. Hope the rest of your trip is uneventful. We're looking forward to hear some more of your posts. Letty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerme1 Posted October 30, 2008 #468 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Rick, so glad to hear that everyone is safe and okay. I guess that lighting just knows where to go since you two have "magnetic personalities". :) Stay safe and we look forward to hearing from you when you reach home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted October 30, 2008 #469 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Boy Rick you are sure going to have some stories to tell after this cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted October 31, 2008 #470 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Yikes! I'm glad you and Bobbi are ok! Perhaps that's Mother Nature's way of telling RCI to turn the ship around and come back to us! Go see Leila, by the way. She has an email for you that I couldn't get to you because your mailbox was full. I'm glad you're not wasting Internet minutes reading emal!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy 4 cruising Posted October 31, 2008 #471 Share Posted October 31, 2008 For those of you that wanted to know.........the pilot hit the canal side three times. I have no idea of who was at the helm. SacGeorges wants everyone to know that "We are alive and well & having a fabulous cruise. Lately lots of thunder and lightinging at night. Will post next week!! OK.......here is the rest from me. Our cabin was in a major smoke fire last evening. I won't go into what happened execpt to say that the ship was hit by lightning.........and we got a good bit of it. When we would turn off the living room lights.....the lights would give us a wonderful dancing evening light........well......some of us can remember from our days of the Viet Nam war. We are OK!! And the cabin has been cleared! We have a few dollars left for the internet. I'll use them wisely, and then write again when we are home. Till tomorrow!! Rick WOW, what excitement. I hope nothing happened to the OS next door as we will be in that in less than 2 weeks:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookher Posted October 31, 2008 #472 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I will be going on my first cruise on the Monarch in Feb 09! CAN"T WAIT!!! The pictures of the boat look amazing! I can't get over how many of you know each other. Thanks for the pics, posts and info on the ship. We will take care of her in FL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRHPrinceJim Posted October 31, 2008 #473 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I can't get over how many of you know each other. Oh, you should see us when we ARE together! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewer Posted October 31, 2008 #474 Share Posted October 31, 2008 :) Hi Rick, have a wonderful trip, we are sailing in the monarch for the first time out of PC on 12/15/08, it will be out 24 cruise, 6 with Royal. Will be interested to hear about your expirenced, have fun..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERnME2 Posted October 31, 2008 #475 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I think the Monarch was not meant to leave the West coast!!! So glad that you are okay Rick and Bobbie. Were you in your room when it happened? Cannot wait to hear all the stories. Carol and Rich, glad your safe! I hope everyone is taking lots of pictures. Larry is beat tonight, he will write in the morning. Now I really wish I had gone with Bobbie, look at all the excitement I missed:mad: We have been busy today picking out bathroom tile and picked out a bedroom set to.:) No wonder Larry is tired........ Stay healthy and safe everyone. Cherie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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