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Thank you all so much for the kind thoughts and thanks to Lazey1 for sharing. It's true I haven't had much heart for posting here since I lost Virgil. I do follow the threads from time to time. 

Lazey1 and I have a Hawaii cruise set for November so I have to get through this and heal as quickly as possible. With the help and support of my friends I've got this!

I haven't gotten one of these offers in a long, long time. 

Hi Jacqui,

It's been a while. I am joining Lazey1 on the Oosterdam 4-25-20 Pacific Coastal. My first aft wrap around Neptune suite also. Really looking forward to it. Please be so kind as to add me to the list. Thank you ma'am.

Love lunch in the PG. Surely do miss the Asian Salad with beef strips. Soooo good.

Can't wait to get back in April.

Chocolate martini! Yummy

11 hours ago, High Flyer said:

Trisha,  So good to see ya back on the boards.  I have reams of notes on your Hawaii and South Pacific adventures. You were instrumental in our booking the SP cruise twice.    Unfortunately we had to cancel both.  Then a little over a year ago I saw the Eurodam  (our favorite ship) was doing the SP in March 2019.  I couldn't get my deposit in fast enough.

 

To make matters even better;  I don't remember how it came about but because of you we met Rick and Connie aka G&G on the Eurodam in the Caribbean.  They were kind enough to invite us into their Signature Suite and we chatted for over an hour on their balcony.  They mentioned how much they enjoyed sailing with you and Virgil.  I was feeling like I've known all of you for years just by reading your sailing accounts.  Then I found out that G&G was on our Roll Call.  Small world.  He too is a wealth of information about the SP.

 

I'm sorry I can't help with the countdown clocks.  I'm CC challenged.

 

Safe travels, smooth seas (although I know how much you like moving floors) and keep putting one foot in front of the other.  AND good luck on the slots.

 

Warm Regards,

Tom & Jeri

 

 

Good to hear from you and good to be back. It's hard for me to spend as much time here as I used to. Too many memories and they still hurt. Best to G&G when you see them.

Thanks everyone POA1 did a great post and I have added my clock.

Thank you so much POA1. It worked and you explained it so well even this old woman could figure it out.

With this new ( and difficult to negotiate ) web site I can't find the place to change, or add countdown clocks to ones signature. Does anyone know if they have done away with this?

My late husband and I had to make use of this insurance 3 times. Each time was easy and relatively painless. We provided copies of medical charges and shortly thereafter received a check from them.

Hi Jacqui. Could you please add me to the Eurodam 11-29 cruise. I am going with Lazey1. Thanks so much.

My favorite PG dinner:

Lobster bisque

Caesar Salad

Lamb chops

sides of mushrooms and whipped potatoes

Chocolate volcano cake or

Chocolate soufflé

I can't remember all the wonderful things I had at the Tamarind. Their drink Chocolate Pearl was amazing. Everything I ate there was tasty and I was so proud that for the first time I used chopsticks the entire meal and didn't drop anything! :D

Please add me to the Westerdam 2-19 Circle Hawaii. I got lucky again! Thanks my friend.

I have sailed on Easter Sunday many times with HAL. Usually there are decorations and such. There have always been services offered also.

I don't recall any special dinner but then sometimes the cruises do tend to blend into one another a bit. :D

I will be on this cruise with you. I don't recall seeing you on the roll call. Our meet and greet is on the port side of the Crows Nest on 4-11 at 10:30am please feel free to join us.

Virgil and I were fortunate to have sailed with Jim and Ruth many times. I sure hope they are all up there in heavens version of the Crows Nest raising a glass to those of us who will miss them. Wearing silly slippers. I still have the pairs they gave us over the years. I believe I still have yellow duckies and penguins.

Rest in peace Jim. Condolences to those who will love and miss him.

It won't be good without a view

It isn't nice for me or you

I want my books

And a quiet drink

I don't like this new place I think.

I just found this thread for the first time. Thanks Jane for starting it and thanks to all the wonderful people who have posted.

My first solo cruise was actually pretty nice. I had so many friends from previous cruises that I rarely felt alone. I was fortunate that I knew several of the entertainers and we had more than one party in my cabin late at night.;)

My second cruise since Virgil died was with Jane. We shared a cabin to Alaska and had a wonderful time together and I would do it again in a heartbeat. :*

My third cruise is coming up. I am sharing the cabin with another friend who also recently lost their spouse. <|3

I tried most of the people meeting suggestions above with the exception of the singles get together and lunches. I have trouble thinking of myself as single. :o. I will try to go to some of them on this next cruise.

Bon Voyage Jacqui. Fair winds and following seas be with you on your journey.

Welcome to the amazing world of ocean travel. You have picked a terrific cruise line, a wonderful first ship and you have found us here at Cruise Critic. Our favorite thing is encouraging people to love cruising and to do it often and well. LOL

This is the place for questions and conversation about all aspects of cruising. Please come back and tell us how your cruise went.

While y'all are freezing your nunnies off, we are experiencing record highs in Arizona. :cool: We will hit 95 today, I need to cruise somewhere cool. :')

Yes I have been in the brig. Yes, it was a tour of the ship.

They do sell beer in bottles.

Thank you for that quote, much more lyrical than the one I have often heard:.

Fate is handed to you, destiny is what you choose to do with it.

Thank you both. My favorite that a friend sent to me on a card is:

You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf. :halo:

Not sure if you will remember me....I haven't posted for awhile.

But just wanted to wish you a fabulous voyage and it was wonderful to read about your suite choice..how exciting for you enjoy every moment.Best Wishes Colleen

Colleen, of course I do. I always look forward to your posts. Just because I haven't been posting much doesn't mean I am not lurking here and keeping in touch in my own way. :)

It has been a rough two years for me but things improve day by day. Thanks for the good wishes and I am thankful for all my CC friends who have stuck with me. :hearteyes:

How awful. I hope there is a way to make the cruise company for the damage. The after picture was sickening. :loudcry:

It all sounds wonderful although I don't drink coffee I assume there is hot water for tea in the lounge.

Thanks for all the tips. I may never leave my cabin. :D