~Cruise Critic Group Cruise To Alaska ~ Amsterdam May 2010~

[Furniturelady]

I have been following this thread with increasing interest and am ready to have you count me in too. I will be traveling single. Thanks so much

 

michele

[LEtue]

I have been following this thread with increasing interest and am ready to have you count me in too. I will be traveling single. Thanks so much

 

michele

 

Welcome Michele and we would love to have you join us :D

 

 

Awesome Alaskan Amsterdam Adventurers:

 

Linda (LEtue) and Margie(hmstins)

Sillyjilly

Marian (BldLvr) & DH

Joanne (JoKen1)

Snook & DW

Laurie (lstrong)

Mash1 & DH

pspercy & DW

cruisinbanjo & Mrs Banjo

farkle& DH

TravelinGrandma & DH

Chelly

LVSue & SIL

Syran & DF

papergypsy & DH & DD

Sean (Tinknock50)

wingding & DW, Sister & BIL

Sue (bjbear)

Donna (PT Cruisin)

Janie (tjcletsgo)

Rose (azrose) & Steve

Phyllis (phyllisrf)

Susan (FurryPetMom)

Diane (DizzyDallasDi)

Eric (eaglesfan34)

Michele (furniturelady)

 

Here is what we're planning so far:

 

Group Hotel Rates

Pre Cruise Dinner & Get Together

Group Transportation to the Ship

Sailaway Gathering - "Say Goodbye to Seattle"

On Board Get Togethers - this could include the days we are viewing Hubbard Glacier or sailing in Tracy Arm?

On Board Acitivities - casino slot pull, scavenger hunt, gift exchange (something from your local area?)

Trivia (could even be Alaska or Ship related)

"On Deck for the Cure" walk to benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation

[LEtue]

It's getting close to 5pm and no word so it looks like it will be Tuesday before we know. :(

 

Have a great weekend everyone :D

[PT Cruisin]

This link was posted on the Alaska Boards. Check it out!!!!

 

http://www.cbc.ca/bc/features/eaglecam/

 

Hi Linda,

Thanks for posting the above link. I've been following these eagle webcams in British Columbia, Canada since their inception in early 2006.

 

The main website is http://hancockwildlife.org/. From there you can click on "live cameras" and the "discussion forums", which will provide you with so much incredible information and viewing pleasure.

 

This is one of the main reasons that I'm considering this Alaskan cruise... gotta see eagles!!!!!! (and possibly my favorite eagle families from the Sidney and Hornby nests!!!!)

 

Donna

[LEtue]

Hi Linda,

Thanks for posting the above link. I've been following these eagle webcams in British Columbia, Canada since their inception in early 2006.

 

The main website is http://hancockwildlife.org/. From there you can click on "live cameras" and the "discussion forums", which will provide you with so much incredible information and viewing pleasure.

 

This is one of the main reasons that I'm considering this Alaskan cruise... gotta see eagles!!!!!! (and possibly my favorite eagle families from the Sidney and Hornby nests!!!!)

 

Donna

 

Hi Donna! I have been watching the webcam all day. At one point both of the parents were in the nest with the 3 babies :D I'm guessing it won't be long before they fly off? They look so big already!

[LVSue]

Guess what! It's only 3:00 in Seattle...

[PT Cruisin]

Hi Donna! I have been watching the webcam all day. At one point both of the parents were in the nest with the 3 babies :D I'm guessing it won't be long before they fly off? They look so big already!

 

Hi Linda!

The 3 babes in the Sidney nest are scheduled for their first flight in mid-July (10-14 weeks after birth). They still have lots of growing to do, especially their wings....stay tuned for lots of excitement in the nest!!!!

 

Donna

[LEtue]

Guess what! It's only 3:00 in Seattle...

 

That's true but the TA is here on the east coast - same as Laura so I guess we'll be booking next week. The time is almost here!!!

[LEtue]

Hi Linda!

The 3 babes in the Sidney nest are scheduled for their first flight in mid-July (10-14 weeks after birth). They still have lots of growing to do, especially their wings....stay tuned for lots of excitement in the nest!!!!

 

Donna

 

I can't take my eyes off it!!! Unbelieveable and I'm glad we will get to watch it for a couple of months. When one of them stretched a wing out today it looked so big already :eek: Love the feeeding times too :)

[LEtue]

Speaking of eagles....here is one that was fishing next to Captain Larry's boat off the coast of Juneau (on our last trip). :D

 

 

 

[Sillyjilly]

Just got back from Alaska and we had awesome weather!!!!

People were sunning themselves and swimming in the outdoor pool. It was so neat to swim while looking at snow-capped mountains.

 

Can't believe y'all are still waiting for pricing.:eek:

 

Jilly

[Tinknock50]

Just got back from Alaska and we had awesome weather!!!!

People were sunning themselves and swimming in the outdoor pool. It was so neat to swim while looking at snow-capped mountains.

 

Can't believe y'all are still waiting for pricing.:eek:

 

Jilly

 

I can't believe it either. But I can wait because I already have the cabin booked we need directly with HAL. I can switch to the group or another TA, depending on who is cheaper, at any time until final payment. :)

 

Glad you had a nice trip!

[LEtue]

Just got back from Alaska and we had awesome weather!!!!

People were sunning themselves and swimming in the outdoor pool. It was so neat to swim while looking at snow-capped mountains.

 

Can't believe y'all are still waiting for pricing.:eek:

 

Jilly

 

Welcome home! Did you have a great time? We'll be looking for some pictures soon :)

[Sillyjilly]

Welcome home! Did you have a great time? We'll be looking for some pictures soon :)

 

Thanks! Alaska was great, but Royal Caribbean just isn't for us.

 

I don't have a clue on how to post pictures. :confused:

Besides, we didn't take many this trip. Too lazy. :eek:

[LEtue]

Thanks! Alaska was great, but Royal Caribbean just isn't for us.

 

Really....? Tell us more! Don't want to make the same mistake on some future cruise ;)

[Sillyjilly]

Really....? Tell us more! Don't want to make the same mistake on some future cruise ;)

 

I really like Princess and HAL the best.

The food on RCI just doesn't come close. I was sick of the food by the 2nd day. It's the first time I actually got off a ship to eat because I needed something tasty.

 

The service was good and we had an awesome aft balcony cabin. RCI just isn't a match for us. Everyone else we sailed with loved it, but in my defense, none of them have ever cruise any other lines. I told them if they cruise Princess or Hal that they would kiss RCI good-bye.

 

I actually had to stay in the shade on my balcony so I wouldn't get sun burned. Who would think to pack sun block? No complaints though. I would love to have weather like that again.

 

Happy Memorial Week-end everybody!

[LEtue]

So, I have been playing around in PhotoBucket tonight. What does everyone think of this banner for our group? I have to re-size it but any thoughts?

 

[LEtue]

Or maybe this one???? Still working on getting the size right....

 

[Sillyjilly]

Both are AWESOME!!!!!

[Tinknock50]

Both are AWESOME!!!!!

 

Yes they are! I have some similar ones also of College Fjord if you would like to use them.

[Tinknock50]

Here is one:

[Sillyjilly]

Here is one:

 

Gorgeous!!

[LVSue]

I like the second. But I'm so bummed out not having an excuse to check the boards every hour. I might have to barbecue tomorrow or Monday.

[pspercy]

So far, I like Linda's second one the best:)

[LEtue]

I think I like that second one too. I was trying to find something with a bit of floating ice to go along with mountains and glaciers.....that we will be seeing :)

 

How is the name sounding. I'm getting a bit tougue tied when I try to say it. Is it too wordy?