Michuck Posted August 31, 2009 #1 Share Posted August 31, 2009 My hubby and I were just contacted by Royal Carribean to be their guest on a 2 nite inaugural event on the Oasis of the Seas!! and WE CAN'T GO!!! We will be taking care of my eldery Mom while her caretaker is away for Thanksgiving....I would have loved to go - but having my Mom (who is 92!!) around for Thanksgiving is a higher priority.....it was so exciting to be invited though!! M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEIx15x8 Posted August 31, 2009 #2 Share Posted August 31, 2009 My hubby and I were just contacted by Royal Carribean to be their guest on a 2 nite inaugural event on the Oasis of the Seas!! and WE CAN'T GO!!! We will be taking care of my eldery Mom while her caretaker is away for Thanksgiving....I would have loved to go - but having my Mom (who is 92!!) around for Thanksgiving is a higher priority.....it was so exciting to be invited though!! M. That's awesome. It's too bad you can't attend but at least you have your priorities in order. Did they tell you why you were chosen? It was probably a loyalty thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffinater Posted August 31, 2009 #3 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Do you by chance remember the dates? Was it out of FL? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medfordgirl Posted August 31, 2009 #4 Share Posted August 31, 2009 OMG is right. How does one get an invite to such an event? But of course MOM comes first. All or our moms do, and I hope I will come first with my kids. Probably not now since one is 15 and one is 23. But someday I hope to. Maybe you will get the opportunity again when Allure sets out? I will cross my fingers for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiserccl Posted August 31, 2009 #5 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Congratulations! Im sorry to hear that you wont be able to go. Out of curiosity do you remember when the cruise is to take place? Thanks! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandancer Posted August 31, 2009 #6 Share Posted August 31, 2009 My hubby and I were just contacted by Royal Carribean to be their guest on a 2 nite inaugural event on the Oasis of the Seas!! and WE CAN'T GO!!! We will be taking care of my eldery Mom while her caretaker is away for Thanksgiving....I would have loved to go - but having my Mom (who is 92!!) around for Thanksgiving is a higher priority.....it was so exciting to be invited though!! M. I see by your signature that you are Diamond Plus and that is probably why you have been chosen. Its a real shame you can't go but "family first" is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michuck Posted August 31, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Do you by chance remember the dates? Was it out of FL? Thanks. It was out of Ft. Lauderdale....it was 2 days over Thanksgiving - I'm pretty sure it leaves on Friday (or maybe Saturday)....I didn't ask why I was chosen....I just figured it's either I'm lucky or it's 'cause of the Diamond Plus and I'm still lucky!! Hope someone on here gets the invite and goes and writes about it so I can live vicariously through their experience! M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffinater Posted August 31, 2009 #8 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thanks for the info. Airfare may be a bit pricey at that time but it sure would be a great two days. We are D+ also but way down on the list. Guess we can hope for a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry on CC Posted August 31, 2009 #9 Share Posted August 31, 2009 It was out of Ft. Lauderdale....it was 2 days over Thanksgiving - I'm pretty sure it leaves on Friday (or maybe Saturday)....I didn't ask why I was chosen....I just figured it's either I'm lucky or it's 'cause of the Diamond Plus and I'm still lucky!! Hope someone on here gets the invite and goes and writes about it so I can live vicariously through their experience! M. You don't have to answer this, but............. How many cruise credits do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff99 Posted August 31, 2009 #10 Share Posted August 31, 2009 How lucky are you .............to have your MUM ...MOM with you at 92 you will always be able to go on a cruise but you only get one mum as we know them in the UK .enjoy your time with her and the cruise will come later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyliram Posted August 31, 2009 #11 Share Posted August 31, 2009 wonderful invitation. how did they contact you? e-mail, telephone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted August 31, 2009 #12 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Do you book directly with RCCL or use a travel agent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted August 31, 2009 #13 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Are you a blonde or brunette? In-y or out-y?:p Sorry, I couldn't help myself.... And congrats on the invite. Sorry you can't attend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPCRUISER2 Posted August 31, 2009 #14 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Michuck: That's great! And you have not cruised a 100 times yet and got an invite. Always wondered how they did those invites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will work to cruise Posted September 1, 2009 #15 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Congrats on being selected, but your priorities are right on the money. My Mom will turn 90 in January and she lives 1800 miles away from us. Every moment we have together is precious.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanineM Posted September 1, 2009 #16 Share Posted September 1, 2009 It was out of Ft. Lauderdale....it was 2 days over Thanksgiving - I'm pretty sure it leaves on Friday (or maybe Saturday)....I didn't ask why I was chosen....I just figured it's either I'm lucky or it's 'cause of the Diamond Plus and I'm still lucky!! Hope someone on here gets the invite and goes and writes about it so I can live vicariously through their experience! M. My mom is in Canada, so she celebrates Thanksgiving in October, which means I'm available that weekend (in case anyone from RCI is looking ;) ). Just up the road in Melbourne ... could be in FLL in a couple of hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiserccl Posted September 1, 2009 #17 Share Posted September 1, 2009 My mom is in Canada, so she celebrates Thanksgiving in October, which means I'm available that weekend (in case anyone from RCI is looking ;) ). Just up the road in Melbourne ... could be in FLL in a couple of hours! Well you started it! lol RCCL I think im free all of November! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boaterette Posted September 1, 2009 #18 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Great news about the invite sorry you can't go though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooner-b-Crusin Posted September 1, 2009 #19 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I would give a thousand trips on the Oasis to have ONE more Thanksgiving with my wonderful Mom !!!!! I'm so glad you made that choice. There will be other times you can sail on the Oasis....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbylook Posted September 1, 2009 #20 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I'm feeling a sense of deja vu. Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry on CC Posted September 1, 2009 #21 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I would give a thousand trips on the Oasis to have ONE more Thanksgiving with my wonderful Mom !!!!! I'm so glad you made that choice. There will be other times you can sail on the Oasis....:) Amen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddcan Posted September 1, 2009 #22 Share Posted September 1, 2009 My hubby and I were just contacted by Royal Carribean to be their guest on a 2 nite inaugural event on the Oasis of the Seas!! and WE CAN'T GO!!! We will be taking care of my eldery Mom while her caretaker is away for Thanksgiving....I would have loved to go - but having my Mom (who is 92!!) around for Thanksgiving is a higher priority.....it was so exciting to be invited though!! M. What are the odds???!!?? We have the same first and last name.. cough.... ;) Send the invite my way ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzincurt Posted September 1, 2009 #23 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Maybe the invite list will work it's way down to us. We don't have mom's to share the holidays with anymore, so important choice on your part. We are currently pricing the Oasis for April and would love a teaser voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulubell Posted September 1, 2009 #24 Share Posted September 1, 2009 My hubby and I were just contacted by Royal Carribean to be their guest on a 2 nite inaugural event on the Oasis of the Seas!! and WE CAN'T GO!!! We will be taking care of my eldery Mom while her caretaker is away for Thanksgiving....I would have loved to go - but having my Mom (who is 92!!) around for Thanksgiving is a higher priority.....it was so exciting to be invited though!! M. lucky you!:) Hope they call you again for the Allure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishlady Posted September 1, 2009 #25 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Awww ... what a shame you can't go, but wow, how exciting to be invited! Lucky you! Maybe they'll consider you again at a later time? Did you explain your reason for refusal! I have the utmost respect for you - you definitely have your priorities in order. Make the most of all the time you can with Mom. I'm sure your Thanksgiving will be a very happy and joyous time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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