LoneStarCruisinCouple

Good Morning To all our Aussie and Kiwi Fellow Cruise Critic Members.

Yes this is Lone Star and from what I am seeing posted on Scenic s Website looks to be that our cruise for The Jewels of Europe September 2,2015 on The Brand new Scenic Opal is Sold Out.

That's Great news as it should be a Great and Wonderful time to be had by all.

Hoping that some of you out there that are booked will stop in and say hi as it is a great way as to make introductions prior to the cruise and maybe while cruising as to share in a couple of glasses of wine or two.

We are Lisa and Gary LoneStarCruisinCouple and we live in Sugar Land, Texas just outside of Houston this is our first ever River Cruise and yes to say that we are excited I think would certainly be an understatement.

Good Morning Once again From The Lone Star State,

Hoping that maybe some of you that are out there and still LURKING are getting close to JUST DOING IT and Booking and coming and Joining Lisa and myself for this to be FUNTASTIC Fun Filled Fun Packed Awesome Cruising Adventure on board the brand New Scenic Opal.

This shall be our first of many I hope River Cruises in Europe and hoping to get some of you that are Seasoned Veterans as to show us the ropes and also give us some info as to making this a Memorable experience.

Can't wait as to set foot on board and get The Party Started. Looking forward to meeting all our fellow cruisers and enjoying as we Discover The Jewels Of Europe and just maybe share in Lifting a Glass or Two Of some Fine Tasting Wines.

Our Ship The Scenic Opal under Construction.

Good Morning one and all and just wanted to say to all of you that are out there and still Lurking as To Just Do It and come and join us for a Funtastic AWESOME cruising Adventure on board The Brand New Scenic Opal.

Yes this is our first ever river cruise but so looking forward to the Excitement that awaits as we set forth September 2,2015 and Discover The Rhine ,Main, and Danube Rivers and all The Charm that they Hold.

Looking forward to Loungin" Laughin" and enjoying those Tasty Libations with all of you.

Good Morning To one and all,

I guess first things first as I would certainly like to apologize to those of you that may think that I am maybe going on too much about our up and coming cruise on The New Opal from Scenic..

To say that I am excited is for sure an understatement,but seeing that Scenic is an Australian owned company an I have lived in Australia before, Melbourne that I was hoping as to get some of you folks to come and join in. I know in having lived there that you all know how to ENJOY and have a GOOD TIME..

That's why I keep on hoping that we shall have some of you Aussie's and Kiwi's on board.

Yes it is our first time as to River Cruising but all I can say is I am looking forward to a FUNTASTIC Fun Filled Fun Packed Awesome Adventure and to me it is The Folks that you meet and the Friendships that are formed as those kind of Ships are The Ships that shall sail forever..

So all I can Say is

Good Day To all of our Aussie and New Zealand Cruisers,

Just wanted to once again say hello and also give you folks out there that are still Lurking and haven't as of yet Just Done It yet and booked this to be FUNTASTIC Cruising Adventure on board the Brand New Scenic OPAL. Yes believe it or not this is our ship that is currently under construction.

All I can say is come and join us LoneStarCruisinCouple Lisa and Gary for a Fun Packed Fun Filled Loungin' Laughin' and Libations Jewels of Europe cruise sailing September 2 ,2015...

Have a Wonderful Day All

Lone Star:rolleyes:

Good Morning To All Our Australian and New Zealand Cruise Critic Cruisers.

This is LoneStarCruisinCouple Lisa and Gary coming at you this morning from HOT and DRY Sugar Land,Texas. Just wanted to say Howdy and also let you folks know that we now have

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My husband and I are river cruise shopping for fall of 2015. We have never taken any type of cruise, having preferred doing our own thing. After several weeks of research, it seems that river cruising may be a good fit. As of today we have it narrowed down to two cruises on the Danube. Here's the dilemma: The itinerary on the Scenic cruise is more appealing than the cruise with Uniworld. The cruise with Scenic is Gems of the Danube on their new ship, Jasper. The one with Uniworld is Enchanting Danube on one of their older ships, Beatrice. We don't know whether to go with more appealing itinerary and newer ship. Or go with Uniworld because it seems to be the better cruise line. I would appreciate any feedback from all of you seasoned river cruisers.

Howdy there Lucia11 and this is LoneStarCruisinCouple,Lisa and Gary from Sugar Land,Texas and you aren't alone in your quest.

We as well had a delima as we are taking our first ever River Cruise September of 2015 and originally booked with Viking. However in doing some down right looking and seeing what is out there went with Scenic. All I can say is for The Same Type of Cabin and The Same Time of Year and the Same Itinerary we are saving now get this close to $10,000 dollars by switching and going with Scenic. On top of that you get all these Perks as to a Limo and Chauffeur picking you up at the airport and taking you to the ship and Visa Versa. A Private Butler, Unlimited Laundry, Daily restocking of your Bar with Wine , Beer, and Top Shelf Alcohol, Fresh Fruit Bowl and so it goes. We are booked into a Royal Panorama Suite and doing a 15 Day Jewels of Europe Amsterdam to Budapest and on a Brand New Ship called The Opal September 2,2015. Can't wait as all I can say is it is going to Be All For Fun and Fun For All Loungin" Laughin" and enjoying those Tasty Libations out on The Sun Deck By The POOL. Yes even has a POOL.

Looking forward as Scenic is an Australian Company and is normally filled with mainly Aussie's and Canadians and a Few Americans but I have lived in Australia and all I can say is I am looking forward to as Those Folks really know how to enjoy life.

It's going to be a FUNTASTIC time and so looking forward to making new and wonderful Friends.

Take Care

Lone Star

AKA Gary:rolleyes:

Hi Lisa and Gary,

 

We will not be on the cruise but just wanted to say hi and tell you I love the name of your town in Texas. Sugar Land.

We lived in Indonesia about ten years ago and met lots of people from Sugar Land who worked for the oil company Unical. I have never forgotten the name and was pleasantly surprised when I saw it.

Hope you have a great time, we did a river cruise last year and loved it.

 

Cheers:)

Howdy there Brisbanelionsfan,

Yes it is an unusual name but is derived from the fact that Imperial Sugar used to have a huge processing plant here. Mainly used a lot of Sugar Beets from around here but also brought in cane sugar from the ships down in Galveston and railed them into Sugar Land.Thus we have our city name of SUGAR Land.

It is certainly a small world and very canny that you would remember the name of our city but so glad that you did and glad that you dropped in to say hello.

I guess maybe you have read some of my posting as myself I used to live in Melbourne out in Greensboro.My Mother was Australian and a War Bride. In growing up used to travel back and forth as to see her mom and dad and her sisters and all the inlaws and outlaws. Anyways last time that I lived there I was a buyer for Myer Melbourne LTD.

I just love the folks from Australia The Land From Down Under as you folks just certainly know how to enjoy life to the Fullest.

That is why I set this thread up in hopes that I will possibly make contact with some Aussies that may be traveling on the same ship with Lisa and myself, as to say Howdy and also welcome a board. With hopes of possibly sharing in a glass or two of an ADULT beverage while enjoying our cruise.

Anyways thanks once again for stopping in and why not just pack your bags and come and join us for what is to be a FUNTASTIC CRUISING ADVENTURE.

Good Morning To all our Cruise Critic Australian and New Zealand Cruisers,

This is LoneStarCruisingCouple Lisa and Gary from Sugar Land,Texas just outside of Houston and sending out and invite to all as to come and Join Us The European Drifters for a Fun Filled Fun packed Cruising Adventure on board The New Scenic Opal September 2,2015. Jewels of Europe cruise.

Well Howdy There To all of our Aussie LURKERS as I just can't believe that we don't have any of you to JUST DO IT and Book and come and Join Lisa and Myself LONESTARCRUISINCOUPLE for a Fun Filled Fun Packed Cruising Adventure on Board The Brand New Scenic Opal.

Yes we are sailing September 2,2015 Jewels of Europe Cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest and looking forward as to having some of you Fun Loving Aussies on Board.

Just can't wait to get on board and check out this Fabulous Brand new ship and check out all The New Added Features.

One thing for sure is with The Addition of The Pool up on The Sun Deck I just know that there is going to be a lot Of loungin" Laughin" and enjoying some of Those very Tasty Libations.

So once again I stay to all of our Cruise Critic Australian members..

Good Morning To All Of Our Australian and New Zealand Cruise Critic Members. This is Lone Star and just wanted to stop by and say Howdy or Maybe I should say Good day Mates!!

Just wanted to invite all of you out there that are still Lurking and as of yet haven't Just Done It Yet and Booked that is. To come and Join us for a Fun Filled Fun Pack Cruisin Adventure on board the Brand New Scenic Opal.

Yes we are booked and Bags are packed and ready to go for this to be FUNTASTIC Adventure as we set forth on the Jewels of Europe River cruise September 2,2015.

I agree it seems so very far away but never too early as to sit down and book and start planning as I can say there is going to be Loungin" Laughin" and Lots of Libations out on The Sun Deck.

Ahh just think of it 15 days of being Totally Spoiled. Not having to get up and cook breakfast or make the beds and or for that matter guys take out the trash. Yep I can hardly wait as to say hi in person and make new and wonderful friends from the Land From Down Under. I myself used to live in Australia and all I can say is that all of you Know how to have FUN and to enjoy a Good Time..

So I once again say come and join Lisa and myself LoneStarCruisinCouple for a Great and Wonderful Time on this Magnificent Brand New Ship The Scenic Opal and join with us as we Lounge, Laugh, and enjoy some mighty fine tasting Libations.

All For Fun and Fun For All!!

 

Yipppee

 

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Gary

AKA Lone Star:)

Howdy There all my fellow Aussie Cruise Critic Cruisers!!

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LET THE FUN BEGIN!!

Good Morning To all our Aussie Scenic Tours Cruisin Family. This is Lone Star and just wanted to say to all of you out there that are still LURKING as to come and Join Lisa and myself for what is to be a FUNTASTIC time cruising on The Brand New Scenic Opal.

We are booked into cabin 337, a Royal Panorama Suite an can't wait as to start enjoying the GOOD LIFE.

Ahh just think of it, 15 Days of Loungin" Laughin" n Libations as we set forth on The Jewels of Europe River Cruise.

So I say to all of you, JUST DO IT and pick up the phone and BOOK.

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Good Morning to all of our Aussie Cruising Family and this is LoneStarCruisinCouple Lisa and Gary coming to you this morning with an Invite to come and join us on The Brand New Scenic Opal September 2,2015 for a 15 Day Jewels of Europe FUNTASTIC Fun Filled Fun Packed Cruisin Adventure. I'm quite sure that there is going to be plenty of Libations to be had up on The Sun Deck with the new pool and all.

Just think no having to make the beds and or Cook the meals and for that matter even mow the lawn. Wow!!

Yes I have lived in Australia before and my mother was Australian.

Hoping to met a lot of you and make this a cruise for all of us to remember.

So I say to all of you Just Do It and Book That is and come and join the both of us for Loungin" Laughin" Lovin" n Libations as we cruise The Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers.

Cheers

Lone Star

AKA Gary:)

Thanks for the invite, it sounds like we would get along. Sorry we can't make it but maybe another cruise in 2016?

Good day There Canberra,

was nice to hear from you and was so hoping that I would possibly see some Aussies coming and joining us as it is still early so never know.

Seems that you are a worldly traveler as for myself a lot of my travels were done when I was young as going back and forth to Australia from Texas mainly sailing on P&O and Cunard across the Pacific.

Really very interesting that you should live in Canberra as my Mom and Dads wedding Photos hang in The National Archives there.

My Mother was an entertainer with her two sisters during the War called The Donald Sisters and when she got married to my dad from out in West Texas they got married at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne. Anyways seeing that she was a War Bride I guess that they took photos and there they hang.

I also have a Cousin Paul Hanley that is a Tennis Pro and he represented Australia in The Olympics in Beijing, he now lives in Sussex, England.

Anyways I wish you smooth Sailings and a Bon Voyage on your Cruises.

To those of you that may be out there and Lurking I am hoping that you shall JUST DO IT and book and come and join Lisa and I for a FUNTASTIC Cruise.

All For Fun and Fun For All Loungin" Laughin" N Libations out on The Sun Deck.

Lone Star:):)

Good Afternoon,

We are Lisa n Gary LoneStarCruisinCouple and we have booked this cruise and hoping to have some of you Aussie's as to be coming n Joining us for some Loungin" Laughin' n Libations out on The Sun Deck.

Come N join us for a 15 Day Funtastic Fun Filled Fun Packed Cruising Adventure.

I myself grew up half my younger years in Australia as my mother was Australian and just find that the Aussie's know how to have Fun.

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