All Things Galveston Island, Texas!

[Host Kat]

Ghosts of Galveston Sure to Spook This October

 

http://www.galveston.com/091509/

 

Kat

[webprinter]

I hope so, too! And I hope if Rhapsody does come back, she will be here year-round!!! :D

 

I thought the Voyager was sailing out of Galveston. That is what we are booked on in March.

[Host Kat]

I thought the Voyager was sailing out of Galveston. That is what we are booked on in March.

She is.

 

It is just that Rhapsody of the Seas used to call Galveston home and many of us loved her and miss her now.

Kat

[ssb]

Coming Soon - Major Events to Plan Around

if you need to.... while you are crusining out of Galveston:D

 

www.lonestarrally.com/

Motorcycles

October 26 – November 1, 2009

www.galvestonhistory.org/Dickens_Overview.asp

Dickens on the Strand - Charles Dickens Christmas Festival

December 4,5,6 2009

www.mardigrasgalveston.com/

MardiGras is MardiGras

February 10 – 16, 2010

[ssb]

Coming Soon - Major Events to Plan Around

if you need to.... while you are crusining out of Galveston:D

 

www.lonestarrally.com/

Motorcycles

 

October 26 – November 1, 2009

 

www.galvestonhistory.org/Dickens_Overview.asp

Dickens on the Strand - Charles Dickens Christmas Festival

December 4,5,6 2009

 

www.mardigrasgalveston.com/

MardiGras is MardiGras

February 5 – 16, 2010

[Host Kat]

Pilot rules prompt lawsuit

 

http://www.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=562bf28348a2a062

Kat

[CGBCruiser]

I saw that article about RCCL and Carnival filing a suit against the Board in the newspaper yesterday. Interesting...

[Host Kat]

My problem with it is that as a kid back in the late '50s & early '60s I babysat for some of the Galveston as well Houston pilots at that time. They have bills just like the rest of us. BUT, if it will help keep cruise prices down... well now... that's why I am divided on the situation at this time.

 

I also think it is strange for two big competitors to be "in bed together" so to speak regarding the situation. But then... business is business.

Kat

[GregD]

 

I also think it is strange for two big competitors to be "in bed together" so to speak regarding the situation. But then... business is business.

Kat

 

Remember too that all lines belong to the CLIA, which is a big lobby/interest group for the industry. The cruise industry is a unique relationship where even though there is trash talking between guys like Micky Arison and Richard Fain, they still have the common goal of getting the word out there about cruising.

[Texas Teen]

I'm confused... What exactly is going on? I understand there is a lawsuit between the cruise lines & the pilots, but I'm confused about everything else! :eek:

[ssb]

I'm confused... What exactly is going on? I understand there is a lawsuit between the cruise lines & the pilots, but I'm confused about everything else! :eek:

 

The Pilots are sticking together and the industry gaints are sticking together.

Its all about business and rights from negogiated contracts.

Its about costs to ship lines and financial pay to pilots.

Its about safety to ships and passengers.

Its about potential risks and resulting liability to ship lines.

[Texas Teen]

The Pilots are sticking together and the industry gaints are sticking together.

Its all about business and rights from negogiated contracts.

Its about costs to ship lines and financial pay to pilots.

Its about safety to ships and passengers.

Its about potential risks and resulting liability to ship lines.

 

Hmmm... I sort of understand now after re-reading the article. (after reading this)

[BallFour4]

Here is a link to a great article about things in Galveston.

 

http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?wcd=119683

 

Not that I am a little biased, I wrote it :)

 

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[ginag]

Here is a link to a great article about things in Galveston.

 

http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?wcd=119683

 

Not that I am a little biased, I wrote it :)

 

 

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What a nice article about Galveston! Thank you for sharing with those of us that truly love and appreciate Galveston.

[ssb]

Here is a link to a great article about things in Galveston.

 

http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?wcd=119683

 

Not that I am a little biased, I wrote it :)

 

 

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What a wonderful one's life story down memory lane.

Thanks for sharing!

Galveston has also been in my all of my life.

Looking forward to making more memories.

One memory would be to see a couple that is aging (gracefully?) walking a gray-faced golden retriever along the seawall or The Strand.

[ssb]

Port convention to pump $2 million into economy

 

http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?wcd=145739

[Host Kat]

http://www.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4d3ddb0cb982a4e7

Kat

[JRock59]

In Galveston right now going on the Conquest Sunday....Murdochs gift shop that had been distroyed is not only rebuild but is OPEN! It looks a lot like the old building, you might not even know it's brand new until you look at the beach area underneath and see the old cement supports. Inside is layed out a lot like the old building. How wonderful it is to see this landmark on the seawall back up and running a year after being completely destroyed!!!!

[ssb]

:DMore landmarks(watermarks) are returning to beachs.

Hotel and fishing piers will be back.

 

Have been in Murdocks!

Wonderful!

[Cruisin Dave]

http://www.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4d3ddb0cb982a4e7

Kat

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[Host Kat]

Kat, what was the outcome of the Rate hearing on Nov 2?

All I know is what I see in the paper on-line and this was published October 28, 2009:

 

Double standards of pilot demands

 

http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?wcd=146307

Kat

[Host Kat]

Tonight at 9:00 PM KUHT PBS Channel 8 will have Galveston: Gateway on the Gulf. It explores the role immigrants played in shaping the social, culture and economic history of the "Ellis Island of the West".

 

Enjoy!

Kat

[ginag]

In Galveston right now going on the Conquest Sunday....Murdochs gift shop that had been distroyed is not only rebuild but is OPEN! It looks a lot like the old building, you might not even know it's brand new until you look at the beach area underneath and see the old cement supports. Inside is layed out a lot like the old building. How wonderful it is to see this landmark on the seawall back up and running a year after being completely destroyed!!!!

 

This is such wonderful news!! We'll be there the weekend of Jan. 1st for our Conquest cruise. Thank you for posting!!

[Texas Teen]

Murdochs is rebuilt and reopen?! Do you have any pictures??? :D

 

I came over to mention that Voyager of the Seas will officially be in service 10 years on November 21! :D

 

Not only is November 21 is the day Voyager entered service (1999), it is also the day I joined CC (last year), and the day Voyager of the Seas returns in 2010!!! :eek:

[Host Kat]

http://www.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f08fce42d7f1814f

 

Kat