Randy & Carmen

The problem with the groups are the Early Saver Rate has killed them.....but even before that, there would always be a few that would try to book direct and to save when "most" of the time they would NOT save if you did the math......Then they would bitch and complain that they didn't get the OBC...I would then explain to them how they went outside of the "group price" and was not eligible.

I agree the early saver rate would get real close sometimes but not over all save when you counted ALL the credits, etc...HOWEVER, in the last year or so the early saver rate was a hair better by a few dollars and some choose that on this cruise....BUT...that didn't include any group amenities.

Crucon has informed me that, even though it was a Carnival Reps mistake, that Crucon would send me a courtesy check for the cost of a 1 hour cocktail party for everyone that qualified for the amenity...WHEN and IF they send the money to me, I will cut a check to each one "qualified" if you email me you name and address at build17@aol.com

Sara, it seems they should have sent $25 to you and $25 to Buffy......Carmen and I got $50...it was $50 per cabin but you will have to fight them for that since it wasn't a complete group, that each person paid separately, and they really owe us nothing anyway....nor does Carnival owe us anything....Hope this helps explain.

Also, if anyone doesn't like Crucon, then simply don't use them again.

1. Some people were not elgible for the OBC as to how they booked thru the group.......maybe some booked early saver or another way that was outside the group rate that qualified for the OBC....Each person will have to email and/or call Crucon to get clarification.

2. They are checking with Carnival as to why there was no notification to the shared cocktail party for those that qualified.

3. Dummy me forgot to pack the 14 lanyards to give out but will be glad to mail them to each one of you if you will email me at build17@aol.com and give me your mailing address. :o sorry :eek:

Hello CCers.......I've been Host Randy on here for 10 to 12 years and was single most of that time.....However, I got married to the love of my life 14 months ago and, along with my regular business getting busier, it has gotten to the point that I have not had as much time to devote to monitoring the boards so with this I am stepping down as a Host.

I will still be around, when time permits, to post under my new screen name, Randy & Carmen, like the rest of you and search for info on ships, ports, and all things cruising on this wonderful board.

Thanks for all the fun over the years....and especially thanks to all the Hosts and LauraS.......which many of you know are like family.:D

Randy :)

I had a great cruise and enjoyed meeting all of u!

 

Missed u last night at the table Randy and Carmen. I did have a question though... I thought I would be getting a gift from the TA and haven't received anything. In the past when I booked with a non-carnival company, I did. Did I miss it?

 

 

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No gift this time...sometimes in the past there were gifts....What we got was the $50 OBC that they were required now to mail to us (and I got mine) but we were also to have a 1 hour shared cocktail party that I was told would be sent to our cabin in a note and I never got so I am contacting the TA now...........If anyone else didn't receive, then let me know.

Happy, Happy, Happy!!!!:D.....See y'all soon!!!:D

IT'S HERE!!!...........NO more Saturdays til

" Team :)Sunshine:)!" sails the Eastern Caribbean From NOLA!!!

"Sailing The Eastern Caribbean Is Fine ~ Aboard The Brand New Carnival :)Sunshine:)!"

Sail with us from New Orleans and spend a day or two there to get the party started NOLA style.

PRINCING & BOOKING INFO >http://www.cruisecritic.com/interests/groups.cfm?ID=267

Book NOW!!!...(prices may vary due to group space running out but you can still book within the group)...Early Saver is not cheaper than our prices if you do the math.....ask me about it.......or you can still book early saver thru our group without the OBC or cocktail party.

Itinerary Details

• Day......................................Port..... ....................... Arrive.....................Depart
  
• Sunday - Jan 5............ New Orleans, LA................................................ ........4:00PM
  
• Monday - Jan 6............Fun Day at Sea
  
• Tuesday - Jan 7...........Key West, FL........................... ..8:00AM.....................4:00PM
  
• Wednesday - Jan 8......Freeport, the Bahamas.............. ....8:00AM....................5:00PM
  
• Thursday - Jan 9.........Nassau, the Bahamas.....................7:00AM................ ....5:00PM
  
• Friday - Jan 10.............Fun Day at Sea
  
• Saturday - Jan 11.........Fun Day at Sea
  
• Sunday - Jan 12............New Orleans, LA...................... ....8:00AM
  

Team :)Sunshine:) List

1-Host Randy - 2 - Randy & Carnival - BOOKED!

2-sarapdot and HappyBuffyT - 2 - Sara and Buffy - BOOKED!

3-enjoyinglife - 2 - Gwyn and Harry - BOOKED!

4-Miles and Grant -2 -BOOKED!

5-uniondiva - 2 - Renaye and Richard- BOOKED!

6-Cayla and Camerson - 2 -BOOKED!

7-starr_sun - 2 - Tricee and Micky - BOOKED!

(no screen name) - 2 -Kayleigh and Matt- BOOKED!

lizziez00 - 2 - Elisabeth and Butch - BOOKED!

Ardo09203 - 2 - Mike and Channon -BOOKED!

taylorsays - 2 - Taylor and Erik -BOOKED!

(no screen name) - 2 - Miriam and Bob - BOOKED!

BigEasyCC - 2 - Carol and Don -BOOKED!

Melanie and daughter - 2 - -BOOKED!

njsbrown - 2 - Nance and Kate - BOOKED!

travln isa - 10 - Ingrid and ??????? - BOOKED!

themnms - 2 - Mel and Melissa - BOOKED!

SunSandWaterLover - 10 - BOOKED!

Amerz_5 - 4 - Amy& Patrick, Amy & Jimmy BOOKED!

Cruisers2000 - 4 - Don, Toni, ? ? - BOOKED!

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You need to step it up MR!!

Na.....I actually am 5 or 10 minutes from being packed but will finish up tonight...I realize now why I wait so long because when I'm packed I want to leave asap.....it's so boring to be packed and can't leave yet.:(:eek::D

Just got suitcases out to start the slow pack.....we leave for airport in 18 hours! :D:D:D

Welcome to the new people!

 

Randy, when do u leave?

 

 

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I just checked us in at SWA..our flight is 9:30 am tomorrow and will arrive in NOLA at 10:45 :)

Sara, Randy and the Rest

 

Have a GREAT Cruise!!!!

Thanks Jim....tell Dee hi:)

58% approval came from members reviews right here on CC.

I'll board Sunday and I'm sure it will be a great ship and cruise......Don't be alarmed about the 58% of those on CC....because there are less than 5% of Carnival cruisers that even post on CC....so with the 5% of the cruisers liking it 58%......that's pretty good. :D

Well I just printed my packing list to see if there is anything I need to go purchase...It just dawned on me that we have to be packed before bed tomorrow night!!!:D

ALSO, I booked out FIRST excursion in New Orleans....After pleading for 2 days to them and they saying they were sold out....we just got tickets for sat afternoon to go backstage and feed and play with the penguins at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas a block or two from the hotel!!!:D

My wife just said this will be her fav part of the cruise.:D

Well we're almost there........this time next Saturday we should be boarding our plane! :D

Just *1* more Saturday til

" Team :)Sunshine:)!" sails the Eastern Caribbean From NOLA!!!

"Sailing The Eastern Caribbean Is Fine ~ Aboard The Brand New Carnival :)Sunshine:)!"

Sail with us from New Orleans and spend a day or two there to get the party started NOLA style.

PRINCING & BOOKING INFO >http://www.cruisecritic.com/interests/groups.cfm?ID=267

Book NOW!!!...(prices may vary due to group space running out but you can still book within the group)...Early Saver is not cheaper than our prices if you do the math.....ask me about it.......or you can still book early saver thru our group without the OBC or cocktail party.

Itinerary Details

• Day......................................Port..... ....................... Arrive.....................Depart
  
• Sunday - Jan 5............ New Orleans, LA................................................ ........4:00PM
  
• Monday - Jan 6............Fun Day at Sea
  
• Tuesday - Jan 7...........Key West, FL........................... ..8:00AM.....................4:00PM
  
• Wednesday - Jan 8......Freeport, the Bahamas.............. ....8:00AM....................5:00PM
  
• Thursday - Jan 9.........Nassau, the Bahamas.....................7:00AM................ ....5:00PM
  
• Friday - Jan 10.............Fun Day at Sea
  
• Saturday - Jan 11.........Fun Day at Sea
  
• Sunday - Jan 12............New Orleans, LA...................... ....8:00AM
  

Team :)Sunshine:) List

1-Host Randy - 2 - Randy & Carnival - BOOKED!

2-sarapdot and HappyBuffyT - 2 - Sara and Buffy - BOOKED!

3-enjoyinglife - 2 - Gwyn and Harry - BOOKED!

4-Miles and Grant -2 -BOOKED!

5-uniondiva - 2 - Renaye and Richard- BOOKED!

6-Cayla and Camerson - 2 -BOOKED!

7-starr_sun - 2 - Tricee and Micky - BOOKED!

(no screen name) - 2 -Kayleigh and Matt- BOOKED!

lizziez00 - 2 - Elisabeth and Butch - BOOKED!

Ardo09203 - 2 - Mike and Channon -BOOKED!

taylorsays - 2 - Taylor and Erik -BOOKED!

(no screen name) - 2 - Miriam and Bob - BOOKED!

BigEasyCC - 2 - Carol and Don -BOOKED!

Melanie and daughter - 2 - -BOOKED!

njsbrown - 2 - Nance and Kate - BOOKED!

travln isa - 10 - Ingrid and ??????? - BOOKED!

themnms - 2 - Mel and Melissa - BOOKED!

SunSandWaterLover - 10 - BOOKED!

Amerz_5 - 4 - Amy& Patrick, Amy & Jimmy BOOKED!

Cruisers2000 - 4 - Don, Toni, ? ? - BOOKED!

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Randy I just got a call from Crucon that we will be receiving our OBC in a check AFTER we return from the cruise. WTH!!!

Yep.....it's not Crucon's fault.....it IS a new Carnival rule.:(

Here's what I got this am when I asked and I also asked about our shared cocktail party.

"Since Carnival has changed their policy regarding the onboard credit, they will no longer allow agencies to apply onboard credit to the passengers onboard expense account. Our accounting department will be mailing the check directly to you (for the amount of ship board credit that you are set to receive), during the cruise so you should have it by the time you return home.

I also spoke to the event coordinator for the Sunshine and was advised that you will receive a notice in your stateroom regarding the time and location of the cocktail party."

where it Mother's? what is Mother's?

i know a few people took advantage of the upgrade fairy!! Btw is Mothers the one two blocks up from Harrahs?

YES!!....here's a link..it's like a 100 years old and I always eat there when I go..Have been known to eat there one day and back the next morning for breakfast. :)

http://www.mothersrestaurant.net/

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Beignets? Po'Boys, Anyone?

YES!!!......we plan on hitting Mother's for a Ferdi Special as soon as we drop our bags off at the hotel!!!!:D:D:D

Merry Christmas All.........It is REALLY getting close......I can taste New Orleans already!!!:D

Ok Randy can you remind me of what the group activities are and what the OBC is if any?? :p

Hey Girl....It's $50 OBC for the 7 cabins in our group at the top of the list and for those 14 people there will be a shared cocktail party.....I'll find out when and where...Also, I have 14 lanyards to give out....other than that, there is nothing planned "Officially" as this "group" only has 7 cabins and it takes 8 to make it a complete group.We're one short :(

I bet there is more planned with everyone on the place that can't be named...I was hoping YOU could fill me in since I don't visit there anymore. ;):D:p

Just *2* more Saturdays til

" Team :)Sunshine:)!" sails the Eastern Caribbean From NOLA!!!

"Sailing The Eastern Caribbean Is Fine ~ Aboard The Brand New Carnival :)Sunshine:)!"

Sail with us from New Orleans and spend a day or two there to get the party started NOLA style.

PRINCING & BOOKING INFO >http://www.cruisecritic.com/interests/groups.cfm?ID=267

Book NOW!!!...(prices may vary due to group space running out but you can still book within the group)...Early Saver is not cheaper than our prices if you do the math.....ask me about it.......or you can still book early saver thru our group without the OBC or cocktail party.

Itinerary Details

• Day......................................Port..... ....................... Arrive.....................Depart
  
• Sunday - Jan 5............ New Orleans, LA................................................ ........4:00PM
  
• Monday - Jan 6............Fun Day at Sea
  
• Tuesday - Jan 7...........Key West, FL........................... ..8:00AM.....................4:00PM
  
• Wednesday - Jan 8......Freeport, the Bahandy amas.............. ....8:00AM....................5:00PM
  
• Thursday - Jan 9.........Nassau, the Bahamas.....................7:00AM................ ....5:00PM
  
• Friday - Jan 10.............Fun Day at Sea
  
• Saturday - Jan 11.........Fun Day at Sea
  
• Sunday - Jan 12............New Orleans, LA...................... ....8:00AM
  

Team :)Sunshine:) List

1-Host Randy - 2 - Randy & Carmen - BOOKED!

2-sarapdot and HappyBuffyT - 2 - Sara and Buffy - BOOKED!

3-enjoyinglife - 2 - Gwyn and Harry - BOOKED!

4-Miles and Grant -2 -BOOKED!

5-uniondiva - 2 - Renaye and Richard- BOOKED!

6-Cayla and Camerson - 2 -BOOKED!

7-starr_sun - 2 - Tricee and Micky - BOOKED!

(no screen name) - 2 -Kayleigh and Matt- BOOKED!

lizziez00 - 2 - Elisabeth and Butch - BOOKED!

Ardo09203 - 2 - Mike and Channon -BOOKED!

taylorsays - 2 - Taylor and Erik -BOOKED!

(no screen name) - 2 - Miriam and Bob - BOOKED!

BigEasyCC - 2 - Carol and Don -BOOKED!

Melanie and daughter - 2 - -BOOKED!

njsbrown - 2 - Nance and Kate - BOOKED!

travln isa - 10 - Ingrid and ??????? - BOOKED!

themnms - 2 - Mel and Melissa - BOOKED!

SunSandWaterLover - 10 - BOOKED!

Amerz_5 - 4 - Amy& Patrick, Amy & Jimmy BOOKED!

Cruisers2000 - 4 - Don, Toni, ? ? - BOOKED!

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Just *3* more Saturdays til

" Team :)Sunshine:)!" sails the Eastern Caribbean From NOLA!!!

"Sailing The Eastern Caribbean Is Fine ~ Aboard The Brand New Carnival :)Sunshine:)!"

Sail with us from New Orleans and spend a day or two there to get the party started NOLA style.

PRINCING & BOOKING INFO >http://www.cruisecritic.com/interests/groups.cfm?ID=267

Book NOW!!!...(prices may vary due to group space running out but you can still book within the group)...Early Saver is not cheaper than our prices if you do the math.....ask me about it.......or you can still book early saver thru our group without the OBC or cocktail party.

Itinerary Details

• Day......................................Port..... ....................... Arrive.....................Depart
  
• Sunday - Jan 5............ New Orleans, LA................................................ ........4:00PM
  
• Monday - Jan 6............Fun Day at Sea
  
• Tuesday - Jan 7...........Key West, FL........................... ..8:00AM.....................4:00PM
  
• Wednesday - Jan 8......Freeport, the Bahandy amas.............. ....8:00AM....................5:00PM
  
• Thursday - Jan 9.........Nassau, the Bahamas.....................7:00AM................ ....5:00PM
  
• Friday - Jan 10.............Fun Day at Sea
  
• Saturday - Jan 11.........Fun Day at Sea
  
• Sunday - Jan 12............New Orleans, LA...................... ....8:00AM
  

Team :)Sunshine:) List

1-Host Randy - 2 - Randy & Carmen - BOOKED!

2-sarapdot and HappyBuffyT - 2 - Sara and Buffy - BOOKED!

3-enjoyinglife - 2 - Gwyn and Harry - BOOKED!

4-Miles and Grant -2 -BOOKED!

5-uniondiva - 2 - Renaye and Richard- BOOKED!

6-Cayla and Camerson - 2 -BOOKED!

7-starr_sun - 2 - Tricee and Micky - BOOKED!

(no screen name) - 2 -Kayleigh and Matt- BOOKED!

lizziez00 - 2 - Elisabeth and Butch - BOOKED!

Ardo09203 - 2 - Mike and Channon -BOOKED!

taylorsays - 2 - Taylor and Erik -BOOKED!

(no screen name) - 2 - Miriam and Bob - BOOKED!

BigEasyCC - 2 - Carol and Don -BOOKED!

Melanie and daughter - 2 - -BOOKED!

njsbrown - 2 - Nance and Kate - BOOKED!

travln isa - 10 - Ingrid and ??????? - BOOKED!

themnms - 2 - Mel and Melissa - BOOKED!

SunSandWaterLover - 10 - BOOKED!

Amerz_5 - 4 - Amy& Patrick, Amy & Jimmy BOOKED!

Cruisers2000 - 4 - Don, Toni, ? ? - BOOKED!

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I'm so sad, Randy, that you didn't invite me. I'm anxious to hear how the ship it!!!

 

Have a BLAST! I know you will. :)

Ha Ha...thanks...you KNOW you have an open invitation! :D

We had a heatwave in the 40's today........It will be in 60s first of the week....makes me wanna tan......lol :eek::D

Just *4* more Saturdays til

" Team :)Sunshine:)!" sails the Eastern Caribbean From NOLA!!!

"Sailing The Eastern Caribbean Is Fine ~ Aboard The Brand New Carnival :)Sunshine:)!"

Sail with us from New Orleans and spend a day or two there to get the party started NOLA style.

PRINCING & BOOKING INFO >http://www.cruisecritic.com/interests/groups.cfm?ID=267

Book NOW!!!...(prices may vary due to group space running out but you can still book within the group)...Early Saver is not cheaper than our prices if you do the math.....ask me about it.......or you can still book early saver thru our group without the OBC or cocktail party.

Itinerary Details

• Day......................................Port..... ....................... Arrive.....................Depart
  
• Sunday - Jan 5............ New Orleans, LA................................................ ........4:00PM
  
• Monday - Jan 6............Fun Day at Sea
  
• Tuesday - Jan 7...........Key West, FL........................... ..8:00AM.....................4:00PM
  
• Wednesday - Jan 8......Freeport, the Bahandy amas.............. ....8:00AM....................5:00PM
  
• Thursday - Jan 9.........Nassau, the Bahamas.....................7:00AM................ ....5:00PM
  
• Friday - Jan 10.............Fun Day at Sea
  
• Saturday - Jan 11.........Fun Day at Sea
  
• Sunday - Jan 12............New Orleans, LA...................... ....8:00AM
  

Team :)Sunshine:) List

1-Host Randy - 2 - Randy & Carmen - BOOKED!

2-sarapdot and HappyBuffyT - 2 - Sara and Buffy - BOOKED!

3-enjoyinglife - 2 - Gwyn and Harry - BOOKED!

4-Miles and Grant -2 -BOOKED!

5-uniondiva - 2 - Renaye and Richard- BOOKED!

6-Cayla and Camerson - 2 -BOOKED!

7-starr_sun - 2 - Tricee and Micky - BOOKED!

(no screen name) - 2 -Kayleigh and Matt- BOOKED!

lizziez00 - 2 - Elisabeth and Butch - BOOKED!

Ardo09203 - 2 - Mike and Channon -BOOKED!

taylorsays - 2 - Taylor and Erik -BOOKED!

(no screen name) - 2 - Miriam and Bob - BOOKED!

BigEasyCC - 2 - Carol and Don -BOOKED!

Melanie and daughter - 2 - -BOOKED!

njsbrown - 2 - Nance and Kate - BOOKED!

travln isa - 10 - Ingrid and ??????? - BOOKED!

themnms - 2 - Mel and Melissa - BOOKED!

SunSandWaterLover - 10 - BOOKED!

Amerz_5 - 4 - Amy& Patrick, Amy & Jimmy BOOKED!

Cruisers2000 - 4 - Don, Toni, ? ? - BOOKED!

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EXACTLY..,,,in the 70s today here.....just went to store with my wife in shorts and flip flops and said this is how it will be everyday on the cruise!!! ;)