For all "new" Princess board posters.

[srphnx]

As a group we are very welcoming, please feel free to post here. Feel free to be honest about your concerns, experiences, good and not so good.

 

There is a lot of loyalty here to our prefered line so if you post really derogatory things chances are people will question you and/or your motives because our collective experience is so totally different.

 

Sometimes we all say negative things about Princess and or a cruise, saying them in a reasoned way, with some acknowlegement of it being personal to you has historically proven to be the best recieved way.

 

If you arrive here with an agenda, say acting as a self-egrandizing schooolmarm and set about taking anyone and everyone to task, do not wonder why you are not well received.

 

For myself, I post on topics I can contribute to, help someone with a question to improve a fellow cruisers precious on board time. I have strongly held beliefs based on a great deal of time dedicated to the topics at hand. Being unapologetic about facts vs. feelings has gotten me my share of scorch marks on my flame proof jockeys, however I remain intact I assure you.

 

Many of you helped me through a difficult time recently, and for that I am deeply, humbly grateful. The distraction of these boards and the wonderful people here was a Godsend. We just booked a cruise in September and a reward, memorial and will be diversifying to Sapphire for the first time. I will of course be reporting in on her good and not-so-good aspects.

 

Steve

 

Life is at it's best when your address floats

One MORE open Booking(s).

<FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT>

Sapphire Princess 09/04

Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02

Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95

<FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT>

Diamond Princess 12/04

Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04

Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02<FONT color=red>

West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT>

Ecstacy 09/01

<FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT>

Century 12/97

<FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT>

Century 9/96

[sue d. miller]

Absolutely!! Isn't he great??!!!

 

Sue

7 days on Star 10/24/04

GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY

GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DoniaG]

Well said, Steve

 

"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort."

 

[Coolmama_1]

I too enjoy your posts, Steve. You certainly have a way with words and a great sense of humor. As a new poster, I have learned much about my much anticipated cruise. Hopefully, I too will be able to educate someone else along the way.

Thanks for your insight.

 

Judy

 

Cruisin in July on the Golden Princess

 

 

 

[Jacqueline]

Well put Steve. Thank goodness you didnt make any typos or you would have been attacked for that !

What troubles me about the types of posts you are referring to is that they can really spoil the joy and anticipation of a cruise, esp for a newbie who is here for the first time to learn more.

After reading some of these posts you would think that they were on a plague infested garbage scow that can barely limp from port to port.

 

Jacqueline

Constellation 3/20/04

HAL Westerdam 7/30/04

Tahitian Princess August 2003

Grand Princess Western Caribbean 2003

Brilliance of the Seas Baltic 2002

Ocean Princess- Alaska 2001

Celebrity Zenith- Bermuda 2001

Grand Princess Med 2000

 

[DoniaG]

Judy - If you happen to be on the July 11th sailing, please join our Roll Call at

 

http://messages.cruisecritic.com/2/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=927093444&f=4763056957&m=4253085267

 

At the moment, it's languishing for lack of postings, but I hope that will change as the time draws nearer. Donia

 

"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort."

 

[sue d. miller]

That could be fun, Jaqueline, if we went with an open mind!! After all, look at all the fun Steve had!!

 

Sue

7 days on Star 10/24/04

GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY

GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[verwirrt]

You make some valid points, Steve. I love your sense of humor and your choice of words. My first cruise experience was greatly enhanced by what I learned on these boards. You guys are a wealth of information. Keep it coming!

 

Steve, as an aside, I thought you were a flameproof boxer man!!

 

Sharon

[DoniaG]

Posted this on another board (which shall remain unnamed!).

 

You know, I think hostility is a lot like the Norwalk Virus. It makes everyone in the vicinity miserable! What a shame that there's no quarantine!

 

Donia

 

"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort."

 

[Coolmama_1]

DoniaG,

We are on the 4th sailing. I will wave to you when we arrive back in port

 

Judy

 

Cruisin in July on the Golden Princess

 

 

 

[sue d. miller]

Judy, By all means, start helping posters now. You don't have to have cruised to join in. All of us are still learning things, and you have been learning also. You can share that info with others.

 

Sue

7 days on Star 10/24/04

GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY

GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[srphnx]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by verwirrt:

You make some valid points, Steve. I love your sense of humor and your choice of words. My first cruise experience was greatly enhanced by what I learned on these boards. You guys are a wealth of information. Keep it coming!

 

Steve, as an aside, I thought you were a flameproof _boxer_ man!!

 

I am, a Jockey Brand Boxer, pays to be picky when the cargo is valuable.

 

Sharon<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

 

Life is at it's best when your address floats

One MORE open Booking(s).

<FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT>

Sapphire Princess 09/04

Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02

Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95

<FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT>

Diamond Princess 12/04

Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04

Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02<FONT color=red>

West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT>

Ecstacy 09/01

<FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT>

Century 12/97

<FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT>

Century 9/96

 

[srphnx]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jacqueline:

Well put Steve. Thank goodness you didnt make any typos or you would have been attacked for that !

What troubles me about the types of posts you are referring to is that they can really spoil the joy and anticipation of a cruise, esp for a newbie who is here for the first time to learn more.

After reading some of these posts you would think that they were on a plague infested garbage scow that can barely limp from port to port.

 

 

You mean like this?

 

Hell Princess

 

 

Jacqueline

Constellation 3/20/04

HAL Westerdam 7/30/04

Tahitian Princess August 2003

Grand Princess Western Caribbean 2003

Brilliance of the Seas Baltic 2002

Ocean Princess- Alaska 2001

Celebrity Zenith- Bermuda 2001

Grand Princess Med 2000

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

 

Life is at it's best when your address floats

One MORE open Booking(s).

<FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT>

Sapphire Princess 09/04

Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02

Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95

<FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT>

Diamond Princess 12/04

Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04

Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02<FONT color=red>

West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT>

Ecstacy 09/01

<FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT>

Century 12/97

<FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT>

Century 9/96

 

[Little Red]

Thanks Steve. I don't think I could have said it any better. I'm one of your Princes "newbie" posters and you guys will probably see me posting with questions and some other things. I'm booked with the Royal Hounds Group to sail on the Carribean Princess on September 19, 2005, which gives me LOTS of time to get acquainted with everyone here and with Princess.

 

Your kind words are very much appreciated.

 

Petra

 

****Proud member of O.A.T.C. (OPENLY ADDICTED TO CRUISING!!)****

 

 

Until I howl with the Royal Hounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carribean Princess - 9/17/05 (Royal Hounds), Miracle - 2/13/05, Mariner of the Sea - 9/04 (Royal Hounds), Carnival Conquest - 1/04 (Conquestadors), Carnival Glory - 9/03 (Glory Hounds), Carnival Legend - 2/03, Carnival Victory - 11/00, Carnival Ecstasy - 11/99

 

[dosi]

Hey Pater---Nice to see you over here. I have been bouncing between CCL, NCL and here. These folks are awesome and we have lots of fun!!!

 

doris

 

"I travel a lot; I hate having my life disrupted by routine"--Caskie Stinnett

 

Elation 10/20/02

Paradise 9/21/03

Pride of Aloha 6/07/04

Star Princess 10/24/04

[srphnx]

A hearty and heatfelt welcome Petra, your signature indicates a lot of sea days, we see more and "better" ones ahead. We think you will like the new CL, there is a lot to appreciate.

 

We have 5 in 8 months, that is beyond addicted, that is "living it".

 

Life is at it's best when your address floats

One MORE open Booking(s).

<FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT>

Sapphire Princess 09/04

Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02

Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95

<FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT>

Diamond Princess 12/04

Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04

Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02<FONT color=red>

West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT>

Ecstacy 09/01

<FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT>

Century 12/97

<FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT>

Century 9/96

 

[verwirrt]

Petra,

 

Is that a German name? My DH is German and I lived there several years. I miss it, sometimes. Sprechen sie Deutsch, by any chance?

 

Sharon

[sue d. miller]

Welcome to Princess, Petra. You will find great people, lots of info, and a lot of fun thrown in.

 

Sue

7 days on Star 10/24/04

GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY

GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Little Red]

Hi (((Doris))). I've missed you. Nice to know you're still around.

 

Steve, thanks for the kind words.

 

Sharon, yes I am originally from Germany and have lived in the U.S. for the last 28 years. I'm in the process of finally becoming a citizen. I do speak German fluently.

 

Sue, . (Couldn't help myself - lol). Thanks for the warm welcome.

 

Petra

 

****Proud member of O.A.T.C. (OPENLY ADDICTED TO CRUISING!!)****

 

 

Until I howl with the Royal Hounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carribean Princess - 9/17/05 (Royal Hounds), Miracle - 2/13/05, Mariner of the Sea - 9/04 (Royal Hounds), Carnival Conquest - 1/04 (Conquestadors), Carnival Glory - 9/03 (Glory Hounds), Carnival Legend - 2/03, Carnival Victory - 11/00, Carnival Ecstasy - 11/99

 

[srphnx]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Little Red:

Sharon, yes I am originally from Germany and have lived in the U.S. for the last 28 years. I'm in the process of finally becoming a citizen. I do speak German fluently.

 

 

Petra

 

 

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

 

Ich Bin Ein Princessor?

 

Life is at it's best when your address floats

One MORE open Booking(s).

<FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT>

Sapphire Princess 09/04

Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02

Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95

<FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT>

Diamond Princess 12/04

Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04

Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02<FONT color=red>

West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT>

Ecstacy 09/01

<FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT>

Century 12/97

<FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT>

Century 9/96

 

[sue d. miller]

HUH!!

 

Sue

7 days on Star 10/24/04

GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY

GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ahracer]

Hey Petra,

 

As others have said welcome to Princess.

 

Scott

[spongerob]

Sie lieb Princess! Welcome Petra.

 

Steve:

 

Completed:

Sea Princess, Royal Princess, Grand Princess (3X), Caribbean Princess, Golden Princess

[verwirrt]

Steve,

 

LOL!! But Petra would be eine Princessorin! You are a riot!

 

Petra,

 

We've been in the States since 1990. Martin will be getting his citizenship this Summer. You, too? Viel Glueck und alle Beste. I am practicing but I'm still not very good. I'll keep trying.

 

Sharon

[Little Red]

Thanks Scott and Steve (spongerob).

 

Steve (srphnx), close - lol.

 

Petra

 

****Proud member of O.A.T.C. (OPENLY ADDICTED TO CRUISING!!)****

 

 

Until I howl with the Royal Hounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carribean Princess - 9/17/05 (Royal Hounds), Miracle - 2/13/05, Mariner of the Sea - 9/04 (Royal Hounds), Carnival Conquest - 1/04 (Conquestadors), Carnival Glory - 9/03 (Glory Hounds), Carnival Legend - 2/03, Carnival Victory - 11/00, Carnival Ecstasy - 11/99