RevNeal Posted October 15, 2006 Author #326 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Greetings! As has already been reported, we're ok. The ship shook horribly this morning ... felt like a VERY bad cavitation, but it was an earthquake ashore propagating through the water to us. Very strange. And, as others have reported, shore operations have been canceled and the ship recalled all those who had already gone ashore for the 7:30 am excursions. Now ... YESTERDAY. As Ruth said, it was a WONDERFUL DAY. And I want to offer my DEEPEST thanks to Mary and Keaka for their wonderful grace to us in taking us around the island! :D I've got photos to upload, and will do so in a minute. So ... watch for the pictures to be linked to this thread in a few minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Myrna Posted October 15, 2006 #327 Share Posted October 15, 2006 From ABC News.... The U.S. Geological Survey says several aftershocks followed it, including one that measured in at 5.8 in magnitude. There's no word yet how much damage they may have done. The quake hit just a few miles north-northwest of Kailua Kona, a town on the west coast of the Big Island, said Don Blakeman, a geophysicist at the National Earthquake Information Center, part of the U.S. Geological Survey. Blakeman says researchers are still trying to determine just how many aftershocks hit. He says there's no risk of a Pacific-wide tsunami, but the tremblers could mean significant wave activity in Hawaii. The quake occurred about 155 miles to the southeast of Honolulu, the state capital, in Oahu. So happy to hear that all aboard are safe....been reading your thread & enjoying it. Mary is in my c/c group for Dec 16, what a sweetheart!!!! Hoping that she is safe as well.....hoping you enjoy the rest of your cruise.....happy sailing....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted October 15, 2006 Author #328 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Photos from the Buddhist Temple on Oahu And here's AlohaMary and her husband, Keaka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollynme Posted October 15, 2006 #329 Share Posted October 15, 2006 We just received word that we will not be allowed to go ashore in Kona today. We are now raising anchor and proceeding to cruise to observe the volcano from sea later tonight. A guy on the news was just explaining that quakes in this area are not due to techtonic plates shifting but to "hot spots" of magma expanding under the plate. You may be getting some spectacular volcano views today.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted October 15, 2006 Author #330 Share Posted October 15, 2006 More Photos ... these are from Luau: RuthC and Longtime Cruiser: Chris, Greg, and Scott: Calmseas: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted October 15, 2006 Author #331 Share Posted October 15, 2006 These were taken from the Waterfall that we walked to and swam in during our private shore excursion. Ruth on the beach: The Waterfall! Ruth swimming in the waterfall pond: Ruth swimming ... Dan is in the waterfall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted October 15, 2006 #332 Share Posted October 15, 2006 What? Plastic cups and styrofoam trays?!?! Where are the coconut shells and banana leaves??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechcc Posted October 15, 2006 #333 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Glad to hear all Spamdammers are okay. Not the kind of excitement you want on a cruise. Love all the pictures and the posts from everyone on board. Sounds like you all are having a wonderful time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinknock50 Posted October 15, 2006 #334 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Word from the Volcano Center is that the earthquakes shouldn't affect volcano activity because they were north of the island. With past earthquakes, which are generally south of the island happenned , there was a great change in activity. I guess spamdammers shouldn't expect any extra show tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollynme Posted October 15, 2006 #335 Share Posted October 15, 2006 More Photos ... these are from Luau: Calmseas: Anyone know what is in that lovely green drink??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted October 15, 2006 Author #336 Share Posted October 15, 2006 That was a Blue Hawaii .... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted October 15, 2006 Author #337 Share Posted October 15, 2006 What?Plastic cups and styrofoam trays?!?! Where are the coconut shells and banana leaves??? The coconut shells and the banana leaves?? I think we were WEARING them!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherInFlorida Posted October 15, 2006 #338 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Now that we know all our Spamdammers are okay, I have to say this: Greg, this is all your fault!!!!!:D You just can't take that many CC members on a cruise and not expect the earth to shift just a bit!!!!:D :D Have to say I think 6.3 is a little over the top, but .....;) I'm worried about Mary ... what a wonderful couple she and Keaka make! Mary, you're beautiful. Post as soon as you can to let us know you're okay. What a treat for everyone to have Mary as your friend and guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 15, 2006 #339 Share Posted October 15, 2006 The pictures are fabulous. Love them, Greg. Thanks for sharing your fun with us. That waterfall and pond look 'heavenly'. How fantastic of Mary and her husband to take you around. What a real treat for you to have your private tour guide. Continue to enjoy and stay safe, all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted October 15, 2006 #340 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Wow! How much more excitement will you guys and gals generate?? You've had it all this cruise. Sorry you're missing Kailua-Kona. Great place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted October 15, 2006 #341 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Just off the phone w/ Scotty - cell service is spotty so this is after like 4 short calls... All's well - They're excited about being able to see the hot red lava fields around the volcano tonite since thy wouldn't have been able to see anything if they went as scheduled. He said it felt like a big rumble throughout the ship that lasted something like 15 seconds - he thought they'd lost a propeller or hit something...* (the problems on Oosterdam last week coming to mind) ....then of course the Captain came on informing pax what had happenned & that Mayor of Kona said "Go home, No power" Everyone now seems to be settling on for a day by the pool sipping Wang-Wangs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznon Posted October 15, 2006 #342 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Thanks for letting us all know that you're all OK. After hearing of the earthquake, I grabbed my laptop and checked in to the official Spammed thread. Greg, your photos are great. It's so neat to put faces to names we've come to know. Sorry you'll miss Kona, but good to here you're all safe aboard the Zaandam! Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 15, 2006 #343 Share Posted October 15, 2006 I just heard that 90% of Oahu is without power so chances are it will be a while before we hear from Mary. So far, they are saying no reports of injuries, thankfully. Of course, we are all hoping Mary and her family are safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted October 15, 2006 #344 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Oh My, I am with Heather on this. It has to be because of Greg and the Spam Dammers. I think Pele the Hawaiian Volcano God was upset with way to many CCer's coming to his Island:D Seriously though I feel bad that you could not make it to Kailua Kona my favorite place in the whole world (except a HAL Ship) I hope that everyone on the Islands are safe and not too much damage. I was out this morning and not on line so I first caught wind of this from Sea Gypsy1 who is with the Spam Dammers. She emailed me this morning to tell me about it. It was good to hear from her. I know we would have been seriously upset to miss Kona because we would hav had the day planned to get up to the Sunday Brunch at the Mauna Kea Resort. I know that small earth quakes are not that rare in the Island but one of this size is very rare. Because of the quake they may get to see some spectacular Lava Flow this evening. Keep us all posted.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted October 15, 2006 #345 Share Posted October 15, 2006 You knew that Spamdammer group was going to rock the boat but I don't think anyone was expecting this kind of rocking!:rolleyes: Glad to hear all are OK! Would be nice to hear from Mary and family! Hope the power will be restored soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midgecruiser Posted October 15, 2006 #346 Share Posted October 15, 2006 I just spoke with my sister in law by cell phone. She lives on Maui and said that the quake woke her up and dumped perfume bottles, pictures and a lamp on the floor. They now have power again. Only out for a short time but local TV news station keeps going in and out. She has lived in Maui for over twenty years and has never experienced anything like this in Maui and this earth quake was stronger than anything she experienced when living in L.A., Calf. I'm glad all you spamdamers are safe. Enjoy your day on ship. Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammybee Posted October 15, 2006 #347 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Just checked the NCL board given they have 4 ships in the area. Someone posted ealier, but the thread was moved to "Hawaii" port of call. Interesting. In any event, thrilled to hear that all are safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calm_seas Posted October 15, 2006 #348 Share Posted October 15, 2006 10:45 AM --- local time ---- Still anchored offshore at Kona. It is unclear whether we are waiting for passengers (still paging 1 cabin) or as backup in case any services are needed by Kona (merely speculation by those of us onboard). We still have 1 tender out, so looks as if we will be here for a while. Shipboard life returning to normal. Otherwise, it is a beautiful day in Hawaii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted October 15, 2006 #349 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Glad you all are safely on board. Just saw on CNN that North Kona Hospital has been evacuated. Lots of landslides. Really sad. Let's keep all those on the Islands in our prayers. No reports of injuries yet, from what I'm hearing. But this will be a major disruption of things for a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine91 Posted October 15, 2006 #350 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Wow - what a rollercoaster the past couple of pages have been. Really hope Mary & her family are OK. With all that power out, I'm guessing it'll be a while before we hear from her. Sure hope it's sooner, rather than later, tho. Ruth - you little devil, you. Skinny-dipping at Waimea Falls! :eek: Greg - those pix of the 3 of you in blue - fantastic! Sure looks like you, Christopher & Scotty enjoyed your evening. But where's the pic of all of you wearing the coconut cups & banana leaves? ;) :D :eek: The Buddhist temple shots are fabulous. Thanks for sharing all of your pix. Everyone - stay safe & thanks for keeping us updated here at home. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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