BEAV Posted January 7, 2006 #601 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Whoops..... Looks like that New Years photo of Gary and I didn't take in the previous post. Let's try this again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stomsf Posted January 8, 2006 #602 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I made the same mistake...:o BTW-- Which "Of The Seas" is drydocked here in SF this week? Right outside our front door -- that's the Vision of the Seas :D . I have no idea what they're doing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaerobear Posted January 14, 2006 Author #603 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Happy New Year, Any locals going on the RSVP cruise on Feb 26th? We have a chance to pick-up a suite from another friend. Ed/Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahhh Posted January 17, 2006 #604 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Any locals going on the RSVP cruise on Feb 26th? See you guys on board. Lot's of Country Western dancing is planned! Should be a lot of fun. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stomsf Posted January 18, 2006 #605 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Anybody know what that big ship is that just docked in the drydock off of Poterero Point? I saw it last night and this morning but didn't see any insignia or branding. Only a week and a half until we leave for Asia! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazerboy Posted January 18, 2006 #606 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Hey, Stomsf! hope you guys have a great cruise, and say hi to all the gang! Wish we were going too! :( But only three months 'til ours... Is there a web cam that points at the port/drydock area? Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stomsf Posted January 20, 2006 #607 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Not that I can find -- and it's too dark by the time I get home to snap a photo! I did go take the pup for a long walk and can tell it's another RCCL "... of the Seas" but am not sure which one. Monarch? It's a sovereign class ship, not one of the huge new ones like the Vision that was here just a week or so ago. I'll try to take a closer look (and a snapshot) over the weekend. Just 10 days until we leave (but who's counting?)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaerobear Posted January 20, 2006 Author #608 Share Posted January 20, 2006 you're counting, baby, you're counting. Who wouldn't be at this point. Have a great time. Ed/Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby Posted January 20, 2006 #609 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Monarch Of The Seas is in dry dock now. I drove by yesterday afternoon to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedson Posted January 21, 2006 #610 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Glad to see RCCL is helping S.F.'s maritime business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stomsf Posted January 22, 2006 #611 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Well I waited all day (lazy Saturday!) but here are some pre-dusk photos of the Monarch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazerboy Posted January 23, 2006 #612 Share Posted January 23, 2006 O.K., Steve, so what are the colorful smokestacks in the foreground? What, are we down to a week, now? Where's poor Ruth Ann going, or have you figured out a way to smuggle her on boasrd? Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stomsf Posted January 23, 2006 #613 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I don't know exactly but I recall one of our regulars (Beav? BepSF?) said that the aloha smokestacks belong to the SS Independence which has been over in drydock for over 2 years now. I think the story was that someone bought her and then the plans to refurbish fell through -- I would think that sitting in drydock all this time must be costing them a fortune too. Ruthie will be boarded at her second most favorite place in the world, her Doggy Day Care facility; the SF Hound Lounge. We'd love to smuggle her on board but would rather do without the smell of dog poop permeating the cabin on the flight over to Hong Kong. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaerobear Posted January 23, 2006 Author #614 Share Posted January 23, 2006 The stacks are on the SS Independance, she was bought by NCL and they can't make up their minds. I guess she will just sit there and rust (an also torment those of us who would like to see the old girl back on her heels) Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaerobear Posted January 30, 2006 Author #615 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Bay area boys/girls have been pretty quiet these days. Whats up? Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted January 31, 2006 #616 Share Posted January 31, 2006 OK, Monarch was last week... ...looks like a Radiance-Class ship in drydock today - Which is it??? I wonder where all the furnishings end up? Anyone wanna go dumpster-diving? ;) AeroBear-- Just getting ready for NYC and Noordam here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogwon Posted February 2, 2006 #617 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Hi to all you cruisers, we are on this cruise any body else from SF or surrounding areas?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaerobear Posted February 3, 2006 Author #618 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Just snagged a deal on the RSVP cruise on 2/26. I hear there are lots of SF folks on as well.. It should be fun. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted February 3, 2006 #619 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Just snagged a deal on the RSVP cruise on 2/26. I hear there are lots of SF folks on as well.. It should be fun. Ed Ed-- You guys are gonna have a great time! I sure wish I could be in two places at once, cause I'd love to be there with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaerobear Posted February 3, 2006 Author #620 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Brian, With your sailing on the Noordam, I think you will have a great time and an awesome experience. Look forward to pics and stories. We have also booked a shorty up the coast on the Coral Princess (may 18 sf-astoria/victoria/vancouver) Thought we might take the train home. Have you ever done that? Ed/Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazerboy Posted February 3, 2006 #621 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Ed/Jeff, we've done the same cruise, and it was fun, albeit too short. Lots of locals though. Frineds did the train thing, and had a great time, but said to beware what you book. There's apparently a train from Vancouver, booked through Amtrak, that's actually a bus to Seatte. But they do also run a real train, just not as frequently. Have fun! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaerobear Posted February 4, 2006 Author #622 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Andrew, Thanks, we have done the coastal thing a few times, love it. I had heard about the train thing, we will take care. Ed/Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted February 4, 2006 #623 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Brian, We have also booked a shorty up the coast on the Coral Princess (may 18 sf-astoria/victoria/vancouver) Thought we might take the train home. Have you ever done that? Ed/Jeff I've never done a coastal (tho I've done a Coastie! :D) I'm afraid that after only a couple days aboard ship that the staff would have a difficult time prying my cold-wet fingers off the railing to go home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaerobear Posted February 4, 2006 Author #624 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Brian, That is the hardest part of the Coastal cruise, having to get off in only 4 days. I am just settling in and then "POOF" they send those damn luggage tags to your room and you know you are doomed to set foot on land again. Ed/Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedson Posted February 9, 2006 #625 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Ed/Jeff, We've done the cruise up and Amtrak home thing and as I recall, the train leaves Vancouver around 6 at night and gets into Seattle around 10, but the Coast Starlight leaves the next morning, so you'll have to arrange overnight accomodations in Seattle. It's a nice way to come home, though I'd advise springing for a higher class sleeper cabin, as the lowest class has bunk beds and that upper berth is kind of tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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