LIVE LIVE LIVE from the MARINER with MERION MOM for 53 DAYS!!!

[NorbertsNiece]

 

Have a safe journey to all joining Mariner this weekend.

[tahoemc]

The webcam still showing Mariner in the harbor - the itinerary I have shows them leaving at 5pm - is that local time??? Maybe because they were late debarking today???

 

Looks like the weather improved from earlier today - although the weather link on the webcam site displays a cool 48 degrees with a 20 mph breeze.

[Spellbinder]

Dave, safe travels, and say hi to Cindy for me. :)

 

Thanks. I will certainly say hello for you Carol. Wonder if she has had an MD on the cruise? ;):D:D

[xpcdoojk]

I'd be bummed too. It seems strange that on a cruise where so many people (passengers, crew and staff) are together for so long, that the staff seems less cooperative and willing to accommodate people that they have been sailing with for nearly a month and will be onboard with for so many more days. I wonder if some of the personnel onboard were less than thrilled to get this assignment and it is showing in their work performance?:rolleyes:

 

Bill and Rick, sometimes in Argentina and Chile they can be a bit of a pain with the local port authority. We were suppossed to get off the HAL Rotterdam in Valpo at 8am, they didn't let people off til almost 10:30, which meant that instead of going to vineyards and lunch before taking our English friends to the airport, we skipped straight to airport since it was almost noon before we got off the ship.

 

Ushuaia is a lovely spot though. We just looked at the lovely snow covered mountains there and bought my wife a fur coat.:D

 

jc

[dirtgirl]

Thanks. I will certainly say hello for you Carol. Wonder if she has had an MD on the cruise? ;):D:D

 

 

I can't find a pub that has the ingredients up here!:eek: So on the Mariner, you can bet I will find a bar that does.;)

[tinkerme1]

Carol: Wonderful pictures! Thanks for "taking us with you!":D:D

[tinkerme1]

Rick: BON VOYAGE!!! I just know this will be a fantastic journey for you! Please give a big hug to everyone and tell them I miss them.

[Rancher Dave]

The pics of the ship in harbor are great...weather there looks nice as well.

 

Rick drive safe tomorrow.

[nlcentralchmps03]

 

Have a safe journey to all joining Mariner this weekend.

 

That is fantastic.

[sbalax]

We will join the Mariner on February 3 and have gotten mixed information on the Costa Rica Yellow Fever shot requirement. What are they telling you on the ship? The Costa Rica consulate said yes but the CDC said it was not necessary because we are not going to the jungle areas of Peru. RCL (land based) won't give a definitive answer. Help!!!

 

We are doing the Radiance B2B from Buenos Aires to San Diego in April. For what it's worth, I had an appointment with the Travel Medicine/infectious Disease specialist at my clinic today. She said there was no reason for me to get the Yellow Fever inoculation. She gave me a very official looking "exemption" paper but also said that in most cases just waving your yellow CDC booklet should be enough. She did caution, though, that if we decided to go to any of the areas where yellow fever is present (Iguassu Falls, for example) I should get the shot before we leave.

 

I'll be interested to see what the folks on Mariner have to say.

 

Frank in warm SBA:cool:

[Pacificlander]

Safe travels Rick. I've really enjoyed reading this thread and look forward to your input once on board.

[CAC104]

Rick...have a safe trip and enjoy the 3rd leg with Bobbie!

 

 

That's such a shame. It reminds me of the way most of the cruiselines treat independent passengers in St. Petersburg, trying to convince them that the Russian authorities won't let them clear immigration early unless they're on a ship's excursion, which is a lie. I realize that RCI has to wring every last nickel out of us to pay for Blunder of the Seas (DH's entry in the naming contest, LOL), but at some point they risk alienating those on whose wallets they built their empire. Seems like they're getting there fast, or may have already arrived.

 

I am afraid I am clueless on this ....what Blunder happened. Why do you think this is causing trouble?

[TheMiz]

Rick I am all packed and they are one floor down and one more until they are out the door. Better hurry up I might beat you down there. :D:D:D

 

 

I have packed and RE packed and when I went into the spare bedroom I seen my

Swim suits , socks and other items so tomorrow I will Re Re Pack. I am sure I have

way too much. I am thinking of wearing tennis shoes and packing One Black pair of shoes

btw I just now thought of the shoes .

[RoofingPrincess]

I am afraid I am clueless on this ....what Blunder happened. Why do you think this is causing trouble?

Blunder of the Seas was critterchick's DH's suggestion/nickname for the ship that was eventually named OASIS of the Seas..... not everyone (myself included) thinks that bigger is better!

[rubrrick]

I think that I'm in deep trouble! I have packed everything that I can think of...........and my big bag only weighs 42 pounds. When Bobbie packs me..........it's 50 pounds. I obviously have forgotten 8 pounds worth of something! I mean.............I've got my shoes, socks, shorts, underware....kahkis, Tommy's, cotton shirts, Plaque for the captain, shoes, hairspray for Bobbie..... belts...medicene, windbreaker, hats

 

And then in my other bag.....which weighs nothing........my tux, all accessories, a formal outfit for Bobbie....sweaters, more shoes, slacks.

 

What am I missing...........ladies........you gotta know that I'm missing something.............my bag is too light!!:D:D:D

 

Help!!:eek:

 

Rick

[fpcruiser]

swimsuit, sunscreen, toiletries

[massfriends]

Rick I am all packed and they are one floor down and one more until they are out the door. Better hurry up I might beat you down there. :D:D:D

 

Dave, have a safe trip....hugs for Cindy....:)

 

Bon Voyage!!!

 

Psst....Rick, the extra eight pounds, well, it was Bobbie's stuff.....:D:D Us woman DO know how to pack.....LOL

 

Have a wonder trip......Bon Voyage!!!

[rubrrick]

swimsuit, sunscreen, toiletries

 

 

Thanks!!:D

[Rancher Dave]

I think that I'm in deep trouble! I have packed everything that I can think of...........and my big bag only weighs 42 pounds. When Bobbie packs me..........it's 50 pounds. I obviously have forgotten 8 pounds worth of something! I mean.............I've got my shoes, socks, shorts, underware....kahkis, Tommy's, cotton shirts, Plaque for the captain, shoes, hairspray for Bobbie..... belts...medicene, windbreaker, hats

 

And then in my other bag.....which weighs nothing........my tux, all accessories, a formal outfit for Bobbie....sweaters, more shoes, slacks.

 

What am I missing...........ladies........you gotta know that I'm missing something.............my bag is too light!!:D:D:D

 

Help!!:eek:

 

Rick

 

Your smuggled booze? :D

 

Wish DW could limit to just 50 lbs...if I take snorkeling gear I pass the 50lbs otherwise can be well under 50lbs.

[critterchick]

Maybe the extra 8lbs was filled Rumrunners?:D

[rubrrick]

Maybe the extra 8lbs was filled Rumrunners?:D

 

 

Nope.........I thought I'd steal your booze tomorrow night!!:D

 

What ever is missing.........I'll buy!!

 

Rick

 

Edited to say...........what is this with all of the "smuggled booze"..........I think that way too many people know me!!

[rubrrick]

I'll post once again tomorrow morning......from home........then if I can borrow critterchicks 'puter.........I'll give my final post from North America.

 

After that........it could be the tail wagging the dog.........but, with my interaction with Carol.............I dont' think so!!:D:D

 

A duet...........maybe!!

 

Thanks everyone for being a part of this thread. It's been special for me, as my DW........Bobbie.......is aboard and feeding me information.:)

 

A special thanks to Carol.......as I know that the money that she is spending to bring this "live" thread..........is more than most want to spend on the internet. I offered her a couple of bucks........and she turned me down. So.......we, together.......will spread the wealth........sometime Tuesday.:):D;)

 

Rick

[ms8654]

Rick - For the carry on, don't forget a book, ipod, headset, charger for ipod, magazine, passport.

[MilliesMom]

I think that I'm in deep trouble! I have packed everything that I can think of...........and my big bag only weighs 42 pounds. When Bobbie packs me..........it's 50 pounds. I obviously have forgotten 8 pounds worth of something! I mean.............I've got my shoes, socks, shorts, underware....kahkis, Tommy's, cotton shirts, Plaque for the captain, shoes, hairspray for Bobbie..... belts...medicene, windbreaker, hats

 

And then in my other bag.....which weighs nothing........my tux, all accessories, a formal outfit for Bobbie....sweaters, more shoes, slacks.

 

What am I missing...........ladies........you gotta know that I'm missing something.............my bag is too light!!:D:D:D

 

Help!!:eek:

 

Rick

 

Rick, how about camera, backup batteries, sandals, cell phone, charger.

 

Have a fabulous time.

[MingoCruiser]

Rick: Have a safe journey and enjoy the last leg of the cruise...

We too will be routing for The Cardinals:D

 

 

Cardinals --- no way Go Steelers.....

 

:)