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>O should make a reasonable profit from this package

True, but a 13% price rise when inflation is under 3%?

Ira

Thanks for a great report, caribill

Ira

>If you or your sister sends an e-mail, try not to become too emotional about it .<

Good advice from Serendipity.

May I suggest that you write the email and then let it sit for a day.

If it is still what you want to say, send it.

Good Luck.

Ira

Good to hear praise for the positive things they do.

Ira

Thanks for sharing, Okie

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Thanks for sharing, gina

Ira

Hi Kia,

Try http://www.oceaniacruises.com/ships/marina/restaurants/lounges.aspx

Ira

This should be the worst thing that ever happens to anyone.

Ira

>Thanks Ira. Book the Pacific. Great ship.<

I'm planning to - August 2016, 3-day Land Tour to Vancouver - no small credit to you.

Ira

Thanks for sharing, star

Ira

> I share five surprises about Oceania Regatta! <

Thanx, Carolyn

Ira

Hey JA,

Thanks for sharing.

Ira

thanx for sharing, PF

Ira

Thanks for sharing. aero

Ira

Thanks for sharing, bump.

Looking forward to more.

Ira

Hey Aero,

Thanks very much for an interesting and enjoyable tour.

Ira

Hi Pam,

>the buffet is open for a full meal from about 6am-11pm.

Do you know if I will be permitted to bring a tray from the buffet back to my cabin?

Ira

>I think that having to pay the extra cost of flying into Vancouver is somewhat of a deterrent for some people from the states. <

For our in-the-planning-stage Vancouver --> Anchorage cruise, we are thinking of flying nonstop to Portland and taking the Amtrak Cascades up to Vancouver.

We've been told that it is a very scenic ride -- only $48 pp.

For the return, we shall take the Amtrak from Vancouver to Seattle ($41 pp) for a nonstop flt home.

The train is $140 less than the RT ATL--> YVR.

Ira

Hey SW,

>I remember when ... the price of an inside cabin was more than the cost of a balcony is today. <

For my first cruise, 1966, I thought that $100/day pp was expensive, but not high for an ocean view cabin.

That's about $700/day pp today.

Ira

Does bringing a large spray can of air deodorizer work?

Ira

I checked my TA's website, and HOORAY! there was my August 2015 cruise: a saving of $300.

After a lot of waiting on hold and calling back and forth, it turned out to be a mistake on the TA's part.

Should I sue for breach of promise?

Ira

Hi SP,

In June we collect a jarful of fireflies and put them in the freezer, so that we will have a night light.

Ira

Hey NW,

>This is my first time leaving my 3 kids since our honeymoon 8 years ago so I really want this to be a special trip. <

Even if you go to a Motel 6 and have takeout from KFC, you will enjoy your vacation. :)

Ira

Hi Fla,

> My DH will wear a blue blazer and put on a tie (which he really hates to do) ....

Do you really have to make him wear a tie? :)

Ira