InTheWASide Posted September 12, 2015 #26 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Very happy for you. That will be a great way to honor your late DH in the way that he asked for. And that itinerary looks amazing. Wishing you all the best on this new adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceanwench Posted September 12, 2015 #27 Share Posted September 12, 2015 How wonderful! :) It will be a great adventure for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted September 12, 2015 #28 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Trisha..I, too, am so thrilled for you. It was meant to be...i'm sure Virgil is smiling! And, to the place you and he always cruised. Perfect. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted September 12, 2015 #29 Share Posted September 12, 2015 How wonderful. As others have said GOD works in mysterious ways. To honor and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 12, 2015 #30 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Congratulations Trish!! That is a wonderful prize. You will be fine cruising solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted September 12, 2015 #31 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Yesterday I received an email offer that was too good to be true. I just got off the phone with HAL and it is true. :D I just booked the 47 day Tales of The South Pacific and all I have to pay is taxes, port fees and HSC. The cabin is free. Yeah, really gratis. It's a casino offer. I couldn't pass this up. Seriously, a 47 day cruise for a total of $757.51!!! I can even take a guest if I choose. And that price includes insurance. I know it is gauche to speak about pricing but hey, this is amazing. It is like a small miracle for me as I never thought I would get the opportunity to take Virgil's ashes to Bora Bora as he wanted but saved some in case. Now I can. :) I am so excited and somewhat intimidated as I've never cruised alone - but hey world here I come! This qualifies as the best post I have ever read, on any chat board, anywhere on the internet :D Kakalina, what an amazing blessing from the universe. So very happy for you for this "small miracle". Of course you feel somewhat intimidated. That is perfectly normal. You will have your "moments", just like in real life. But those "moments" won't define either the cruise or you <3 Wishing you a wonderful journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madera1 Posted September 12, 2015 #32 Share Posted September 12, 2015 So happy for you. God works in mysterious ways. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-along Posted September 12, 2015 #33 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I also want to tell you how happy I am for you!! And agree, this is the best post ever! Just meant to be. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinjudy Posted September 12, 2015 #34 Share Posted September 12, 2015 SO thrilled! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&G Posted September 12, 2015 #35 Share Posted September 12, 2015 This is absolutely wonderful. You will have a great time sailing to your favorite ports of calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted September 12, 2015 #36 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Trisha, I'm absolutely delighted for you !!! Now who would have known that you wanted to go back to Bora Bora? :rolleyes: Hmmm. I'm beyond excited for you! Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted September 12, 2015 #37 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Trish that's an amazing offer.Have a great cruise. Time to get packing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted September 12, 2015 #38 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) Trisha, I don't know you, but I am thrilled for you. It will be a special time and a special cruise. I will follow your postings as I, too, will be taking my husband's ashes to the Caribbean on HAL in March with our daughters' families. Bless you. Watch for that special rainbow. Edited September 12, 2015 by spindrift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakalina Posted September 12, 2015 Author #39 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Thanks for all your good wishes. It will be a bit bittersweet, but I am planning to soothe my soul and replenish my well being with salt air, HAL service and some good food. Got out the suitcases and can't wait to pick up my passport from the safe deposit box. I am really looking forward to having a reason to get up each morning. I will have lots of free time so I will keep a journal and post a big review when I get back. I most likely won't be doing many tours or such. That's not why I am going. Some beach and snorkel time for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammiedawg Posted September 12, 2015 #40 Share Posted September 12, 2015 This qualifies as the best post I have ever read, on any chat board, anywhere on the internet :D Kakalina, what an amazing blessing from the universe. So very happy for you for this "small miracle". Of course you feel somewhat intimidated. That is perfectly normal. You will have your "moments", just like in real life. But those "moments" won't define either the cruise or you <3 Wishing you a wonderful journey! I completely agree. Kakalina, I am so happy for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 12, 2015 #41 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Thanks for all your good wishes. It will be a bit bittersweet, but I am planning to soothe my soul and replenish my well being with salt air, HAL service and some good food. Got out the suitcases and can't wait to pick up my passport from the safe deposit box. I am really looking forward to having a reason to get up each morning. I will have lots of free time so I will keep a journal and post a big review when I get back. I most likely won't be doing many tours or such. That's not why I am going. Some beach and snorkel time for sure. I found I took private time in the fresh sea air and that quiet, alone time at sea was very restorative. I hope it is for you, as well. :) Bring along a favorite photo of you two together. That helped me a lot on some of those 'down times'. I could not be happier for you. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsby Posted September 12, 2015 #42 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Wow....this is so amazing....hope you have a fantastic time....!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted September 12, 2015 #43 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Thanks for all your good wishes. It will be a bit bittersweet, but I am planning to soothe my soul and replenish my well being with salt air, HAL service and some good food. Got out the suitcases and can't wait to pick up my passport from the safe deposit box. I am really looking forward to having a reason to get up each morning. I will have lots of free time so I will keep a journal and post a big review when I get back. I most likely won't be doing many tours or such. That's not why I am going. Some beach and snorkel time for sure. Wonderful! You so deserve this. Your quiet dignity throughout has been an inspiration and I think you captured all our hearts. Now kick back and enjoy the planning and we can look forward to the review.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted September 12, 2015 #44 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Wonderful! You so deserve this. Your quiet dignity throughout has been an inspiration and I think you captured all our hearts. Now kick back and enjoy the planning and we can look forward to the review.:D You said that better than I could have ;) and I SO agree. So happy that Trish can carry out a last wish and admire her very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arzz Posted September 12, 2015 #45 Share Posted September 12, 2015 So very happy for you that you have had this opportunity that dropped from the stars. Clearly it was meant to be. We are among those who will be on board and I hope you already feel our warm embrace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted September 12, 2015 #46 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I am so happy for you. What a beautiful cruise itinerary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hflors Posted September 12, 2015 #47 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) Yesterday I received an email offer that was too good to be true. I just got off the phone with HAL and it is true. :D I just booked the 47 day Tales of The South Pacific and all I have to pay is taxes, port fees and HSC. The cabin is free. Yeah, really gratis. It's a casino offer. I couldn't pass this up. Seriously, a 47 day cruise for a total of $757.51!!! I can even take a guest if I choose. And that price includes insurance. I know it is gauche to speak about pricing but hey, this is amazing. It is like a small miracle for me as I never thought I would get the opportunity to take Virgil's ashes to Bora Bora as he wanted but saved some in case. Now I can. :) I am so excited and somewhat intimidated as I've never cruised alone - but hey world here I come! Trish this is just the most wonderful news I have heard in a long time. Good for you! Please, please go and have a wonderful time (Virgil will be with you every step of the way). We are so happy for you. Good luck and please come back and let us know how it goes. Helen Edited September 12, 2015 by Hflors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted September 12, 2015 #48 Share Posted September 12, 2015 It is wonderful that you can do this and it does seem to have been meant to happen. I'm happy for you. Do let us know how it all works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanaJPB Posted September 12, 2015 #49 Share Posted September 12, 2015 What a wonderful gift! I'm so happy for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna Posted September 12, 2015 #50 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Oh, Trisha. I'm sooooo happy for you! Now I understand why you wrote, "I believe in miracles". You deserve this! And, you know Virgil will be right there with you. It's happening so soon, too. You barely have time to pack your bags! Enjoy that salt air! D'rena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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