tomc Posted July 17, 2005 #26 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Can you imagine crossing the Atlantic with that as your only source of entertainment? No wonder the people in steerage had so much fun; they made their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted July 17, 2005 #27 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Ruth - Bon Voyage! DH & I are looking forward to reading your adventures - and wishing we were sailing too. At least we're going with you to Hawaii. Looking forward to meeting you - Mary Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted July 17, 2005 Author #28 Share Posted July 17, 2005 The Cruise Critic people gathered en masse this afternoon to (finally!) put faces with names. And such happy faces, too! :) It did seem that we were happy to meet folks who have been looking forward to sharing this adventrue for so long. Twenty-one of us (everyone except judithbiggs and her mother) spent about an hour getting to know each other. HAL graciously provided the Piano Bar for our exclusive use. Thanks, HAL. Some of you asked that we have calm seas and blue sky. Thank you! That's exactly what we have today. It's warm (even hot, maybe), beautiful blue sky, and flat dark blue sea. There are swimmers enjoying both pools---but few people sitting outside. I wonder why? Don't they know there will be too few days to enjoy this? (The voice of experience, here.) Silly passengers. :rolleyes: Tonight is our first formal night. You can be sure that eagle-eye RuthC will be checking out which team won The Great Dress-Code War of July 17th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill S Posted July 17, 2005 #29 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Ruth: I am glad you had an excellent transition from landlubber to HAL guest! I am looking forward to your reports this week, and like localady, I will miss most of your posts due to being in transit to Amsterdam this week for a few days or pre-cruise sigthtseeing in Belgium and Amsterdam, before setting sail on the Prinsendam on the 26th. Have a great time (as I know you will)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFD1 Posted July 17, 2005 #30 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Dear Ruth: So gald to hear from you! I love that ship. Please get back to us as often as you can and keep us up to date on your cruise. I look forward to reading your posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimecruiser Posted July 17, 2005 #31 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Ruth, I will miss being with you tonight on your first formal night. Sadly, you will have to critique the different modes of dress by yourself(boo ). I will be anxious to hear how people did follow the dress code. I'm sure we'll hear....lol Glad to hear that you are having good weather. Hope that continues. Remember, like Myra said, raise a glass to us at your pre dinner cocktails. Have been thinking of you lots today too. Sounds like you had a nice turn out for your CC party. What an organizer!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubey Posted July 17, 2005 #32 Share Posted July 17, 2005 During your cc gathering did anyone come by to see if they could put names and faces together to root out the troublemakers. susan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmorejj Posted July 17, 2005 #33 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Hi Ruth, I know you are having a wonderful time. On your last two Oddyseys, which I enjoyed travelling with you vicariously, one of the first things I looked for was the heading to see which song title you had chosen. On this one, for your first full posting you have chosen one of my favorites, "For the good Times" I know you will have lots of them!!! Keep up the great postings..............jean :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimecruiser Posted July 17, 2005 #34 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Ruth, Let us hear about your table in the dining room. anyone as good as "the hat lady" or Stephanie? Let me know if there is any caviar on your cruise. Details, Please!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipcafe Posted July 18, 2005 #35 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Much earlier picture of Ruth and other "happy wanderers" back when it was only an Accordian bar - lounges were much smaller in those days! Have a great cruise! Wow what a wonderful photo -- thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted July 18, 2005 Author #36 Share Posted July 18, 2005 We sailed from Boston only last Saturday, and today we are already in France! Did the Maasdam break a trans-Atlantic speed record :confused: , you ask??? No, today we visited the islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon. These are two islands at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River that are not part of Canada---they ended up in French hands after the last treaty with England. More than one of us observed that the island of St. Pierre is reminiscent of the Falklands (Anglo/French differences aside, but of course). It rugged land carved by wind, sea, and (maybe) retreating glaciers. The trees grow low against the bitter winds. The houses are of the darker, stronger colors seen in the colder climes at the extremes of the earth. Nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live here. When the tour passed the cemetery I was one very few who took the opportunity to get off the bus and walk through it. Glad I did, too. :) It reminded me of the cemetery in Nuka Hiva---also a French island, but in the South Pacific. The graves are slightly raised above ground, and are noted with the relationship of the deceased to various people. Sort of like the ribbons on the floral arrangements in the U.S. (granpere, fils, frere, etc.) I wonder if notations like that are a French custom carried across the seas by emigrants? :confused: Last night the chief Security Officer hosted our table for formal night. It was a delightful time; I hope he returns some other evening. And I want you to know that RuthC was not taken away in handcuffs. You can decide for yourself whether or not that's a good thing. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimecruiser Posted July 18, 2005 #37 Share Posted July 18, 2005 For anyone interested. I had an email from Lizb saying that Shy was her waiter in the DR. She likes him a lot and says he is ot "shy"...lol Since there has been so much discussion about him I thought some of you may be interested in hearing about LizB. Adele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyher Posted July 18, 2005 #38 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Ruth, Glad you are safely aboard and having such a wonderful time. Enjoy!!!!!!! Will be looking forward to all your posts Wow 34 days ........It doesn't get better than that :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Mommie Posted July 18, 2005 #39 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Hi Ruth! Glad all is going well for you! We all love living vicariously on the Maasdam thru all the consecutive posts and really look forward to spending a LOOONG time with you as our cruise director!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted July 18, 2005 #40 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Ruth, I just now found your thread. I have been busy at home and especially here at work. I am sure you found that I left the Maasdam in great shape. Don't you just love the crew. This was definitely one of the best we have ever sailed with. You must say "Hi" to Shy for us. Which dining time do you have? We had table 116 port side window. Toto was great. I am so looking forward to your reviews so we can keep sailing on the Maasdam. As we were sitting on the plane waiting for take off, we say the Maasdam sailing away. It brought a tear to our eyes but we knew she was in good hands.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomc Posted July 18, 2005 #41 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I had table 151, starboard; Duey (not the spelling, but how he said it) was the waiter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
localady Posted July 18, 2005 #42 Share Posted July 18, 2005 RuthC- Your handcuffs comment made me chuckle wildly;) .....But I think the only time you need handcuffs is during the Chocolate extravaganza!!:eek: Continued Safe seas and blue skies and chocolates on your pillow at night......!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougnewmanatsea Posted July 18, 2005 #43 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Bon voyage Ruth... And enjoy your chocolate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted July 18, 2005 #44 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I also enjoyed visiting St. Pierre-Miquelon. I notice it isn't on the C/NE itineraries any more. Fascinating place. The small patisierrie on the main street was my favorite spot! Authentic French pastries are hard to find! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted July 18, 2005 #45 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Hi Ruth, forgive me but I had fogotten about the "Happy Wanderer" now every hour my kookoo clock will remind me of you and your voyge as it plays the favorite tune!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mcg Posted July 19, 2005 #46 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Ruth, Thank God I found this thread... I still have time to remind you people to save some lobster. Those of us boarding in Rotterdam from the San Juans of Wa State hate to get stuck with crab on formal night :). Glad to hear all is going well, and I can't wait to hook up with everyone in less than two weeks!!! Hopefully all is working well, and we won't have missed ports etc... See Ya on the 2nd! Jim mcg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammybee Posted July 19, 2005 #47 Share Posted July 19, 2005 This is always my favorite time of year.....your vacation. I can hardly wait for the next installment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy7 Posted July 19, 2005 #48 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Ruth, thanks so much for sharing your cruise with us! Did you get to meet my parents (GroverKids) Bill & Patti ??? Did they take your picture ??? Oh I hope they remembered to take lots of pictures for me hehehe :) Hope you all continue to have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doone Posted July 19, 2005 #49 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I am glad you made it onboard safely, Ruthc. Have a wonderful cruise. I'll be reading, with great anticipation, all your posts. ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannynurse Posted July 19, 2005 #50 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I see that you're in Newfoundland today. I doubt that you'll sail on the Scademia again, but should you be around their pier, please look for Bosun, my favorite Newfie, you know how much i love him. When we were on your little piece of France, it was bastille Day and everything was closed. Was it foggy? I sure hope you avoid most of the fog we encountered last year. Well, what about the Piano Bar? Is Mr Forrest still there? Are the different deck numbers confusing you as much as they did me? i see that you won't be in Reykjavik until next Monday. Whatcha gonna do there? ...And will you be resurrecting the song titles again? Green with envy, and blue like the North Atlantic, GN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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