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#107849
11/22/07 03:23 PM
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Lee
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Think I may have found it on the Regent website - how are you planning to get to Chile? Lee
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Re: Introductions
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11/23/07 01:29 AM
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S&K
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I think Qantas flies from Sydney to Santiago.First to Auckland, then code shares with LanChile to Santiago.It s a very expensive fare so I'm hoping to use FF points.
Sheila and Ken
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Re: Introductions
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03/01/08 08:41 PM
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Youngcouple
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My wife and I will be traveling on the PG Tahiti cruise for 7 days starting 9/20/08.
We are both 26 and enjoy vacationing. This is our first time on a luxury cruise line as we have both been on Carnival and Royal Caribean in the past. We usually rent places in remote areas of islands and stay away from the other tourists. This is our first time to Tahiti. We usually vacatio in the Caribean.
Sounds like everyone on this board is very helpful so I'll say thanks in advance for all the information.
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Re: Introductions
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03/02/08 03:17 AM
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Sue&TomInGeorgia
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Welcome to LCT youngcouple! We have not sailed on the PG, but many here have...I know you will have a wonderful honeymoon! :)
Sue
"A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in" Robert Orben
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Re: Introductions
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03/02/08 03:33 AM
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Beth
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Hi Youngcouple, :hello1:
Glad to have you hear. You will definately find sound advice on the PG and Tahiti. Enjoy your research and your cruise.
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Re: Introductions
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03/02/08 06:57 AM
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Jim B
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Welcome aboard Youngcouple, (Chris)
You are at a perfect place to answer your questions about your cruise in September.
Jim 
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Re: Introductions
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04/01/08 07:39 AM
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Lynn Olivari
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Hello Everyone - Wow - this is a wonderful resource for information.
I've been a die-hard anti-cruiser for years. Not for any real reason... Just vague prejudice against the whole idea of “cruising”
My good friend Sue (Sue&TominGeorgia) has been raving about Regent. Says there is no better vacation. So now we will see
Next week we are off to experience Regent for the first time.
I'm going with novice eyes and a curious sense of adventure.
Thanks to everyone who has posted informaton here. Reading all your postings has really gotten me excited about the vacation.
Thanks!
Lynn
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Re: Introductions
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04/01/08 08:01 AM
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KarenS
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Welcome Lynn! I do think after your first Regent cruise, you will be hooked!!
Karen
Live long and prosper
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Re: Introductions
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04/02/08 10:49 AM
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Jim B
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Welcome Lynn. :hello1:
Think you will find LCT is a wonderful site.
Tell us a little about yourselves.
Jim
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Re: Introductions
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04/02/08 11:06 AM
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Luke
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Lynn, welcome and bon voyage! We look forward to hearing about your Regent experience.
Luke
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Re: Introductions
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04/02/08 02:25 PM
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Sue&TomInGeorgia
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Hey Lynn welcome to LCT! :)  To all on LCT the last time Lynn and I were together was for her wedding 11/06, so it has been quite sometime since we've seen each other. It will be great to spend 12 days together!!! :hug: :woh: See you in FLL on Monday, Lynn. Everyone on LCT will be expecting Sea Mail from you now! :D
Sue
"A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in" Robert Orben
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Re: Introductions
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04/03/08 08:30 AM
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Jim B
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Did you see Lynn's picture?
It is great!!
Jim
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Re: Introductions
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04/03/08 03:33 PM
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azgkrudi
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A very warm welcome to you, Lynn! Noooo worries whatsoever, you will love Regent. I chuckled when I read your post because that's exactly what we thought of cruising before we tried the smaller luxury lines.
Very cool that you & your husband will be sharing your first cruise experience with Sue & Tom, who definitely know what the Regent experience is all about! :app:
Speaking of which, :bv: :bv: :bv: ! Can't wait to read seamail from BOTH of you!!!
Kristin
Paul Gauguin's Tere Moana-12/14
Voyager-10/08, 11/10
Navigator-05/07, 5/09, 10/11
Paul Gauguin-6/06, 12/07
Silver Shadow-12/06
Silver Whisper-11/05, 12/04
Silver Wind-4/04
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Re: Introductions
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04/04/08 09:51 AM
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DebbieH103
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Hi, Lynn. I wish I was joining you guys, but looks promising for Todd and I for the Silversea May 1 shorty. You won't be sorry for making the trip.
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Re: Introductions
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04/04/08 10:52 AM
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Sue&TomInGeorgia
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Originally posted by azgkrudi:
Very cool that you & your husband will be sharing your first cruise experience with Sue & Tom, who definitely know what the Regent experience is all about! :app:
Speaking of which, :bv: :bv: :bv: ! Can't wait to read seamail from BOTH of you!!! Hey Kristin; no hubbys on this cruise - just us girls!!! :)
Sue
"A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in" Robert Orben
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Re: Introductions
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04/13/08 12:50 PM
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Maineac
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I've been lurking in the shadows for months. Now that we have our first Regent cruise under our belts, I thought I'd introduce ourselves.
I'm Judy and my husband is Steve. For the past 7 years we've called the coast of Maine our home. Helping us make our home a wonderful place to live, are two 80 pound black labs, one 22 year old cat, one teen age son and one 91 year old mom.
Steve is 57 and is in the technology industry. He's able to work from home 75% of the time. He's a private pilot, loves to read and can be very handy in the kitchen.... I'm 49 and a stay at home mom. (I prefer the title domestic goddess, or she who must be obeyed) I enjoy gardening, hiking, cooking, entertaining and making plans for our next travel adventure.
We've been on 10 cruises in our 23 years of marriage. The first being a Barefoot Cruise for our honeymoon.After that, we've cruised mostly with the larger cruise lines...Our Regent cruise last month was our first experience with a luxury line. The Navigator and her crew exceeded our expectations. We also had such a wonderful time meeting our fellow passengers. Everyone was so nice! We're looking forward to another journey on the Navigator in March, and hope to sail on one of Regents other ships in 2010, when we'll be celebrating our 25th.
Thanks to all of you for sharing your cruising knowledge. It's been very helpful.
Cheers,
Judy and Steve
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Re: Introductions
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04/13/08 02:21 PM
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wishIwerecruisin
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Welcome, Judy and Steve.
The Navigator can be addictive, though it has to be hard to leave the coast of Maine (tho' probably not in March...).
Crystal
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Re: Introductions
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04/13/08 02:40 PM
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jhp
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Judy and Steve, welcome to lct! I hope you will both find some great cruises ahead as you seem to love them!
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Re: Introductions
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04/13/08 02:44 PM
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KarenS
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Welcome Judy and Steve, I look forward to meeting you next year!
Karen
Live long and prosper
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Re: Introductions
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04/13/08 03:18 PM
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joannapv
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Welcome Judy and Steve! Regent is a great adventure we have been on other Regent ships but will be on the Navigator for first time in November. Glad to hear you both enjoyed the Navigator. WOW we are in Florida but love ME...maybe not in the winter?? Are you by any chance near Biddeford Pool? Great memories of very cold dips in ocean in July, Maine lobsters/clams steamed in pile of rocks and seaweed, hot corn on the cob, berry picking....Joanna
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Re: Introductions
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04/14/08 03:51 AM
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southernlady
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Hi Judy and Steve. So glad you came out of lurkdom and that you enjoyed your Regent cruise. Now you are hooked!
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Re: Introductions
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04/14/08 06:41 AM
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azgkrudi
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Welcome, Judy and Steve! We loved our Navigator cruise, too - would love to sail her again.
Please post often!
Kristin
Paul Gauguin's Tere Moana-12/14
Voyager-10/08, 11/10
Navigator-05/07, 5/09, 10/11
Paul Gauguin-6/06, 12/07
Silver Shadow-12/06
Silver Whisper-11/05, 12/04
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Re: Introductions
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04/25/08 06:00 AM
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Jim B
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Sorry I am late welcoming you to LCT.
Glad to have you on board.
Look forward to meeting you in 2009 while we sail aboard the Navigator on "FUN" :hello1:
Jim
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Re: Introductions
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04/29/08 12:35 PM
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Tyler
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Twas the night before sailing....
My bag is packed...much too much stuff I fear. I sail tomorrow aboard Voyager, and I am quite excited to introduce myself here.
I am Tyler Franks, married and 51, and Dad and I are going to cross the Atlantic from Fort Lauderdale to Horta, in the Azores. This is my first Regent trip, and I have received quite good info from this site already.
I was a Corporate Pilot for 30 years, and in retirement I use my talents with people and numbers to prepare taxes. I am an IRS Enrolled Agent, which is merely a credential which allows me to practice before the IRS like a CPA or Attorney. From life in the sky to one on the sea. Our family has owned boats as long as I can remember, and this trip with my father is a culmination of all of the great times on the water we have spent together. He is no stranger to Regent, and will show me some of the ropes while I learn others on my own.
You will find me the social one aboard, but spending time with Dad is the main focus of our next 10 days. My hope is to get him onto the bridge or into the engine room, where his passion for the sea will apex in the technology that he never got to see. We are now boatless, and sad though that sounds, having this outlet to share is a great fortune for us.
See you aboard
Tyler
Tyler
Nov 11 Regent Mariner TA
April 11 Crystal Symphony Hawaii
Feb 11 Lindlblad Sea Bird Baja
March 10 Lindblad N/G Endeavor Galapagos
August 09 Mariner Alaska
April 08 Voyager Fort Lauderdale to Azores
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Re: Introductions
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04/29/08 12:41 PM
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Jim B
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Welcome aboard Tyler.
Get ready for a fantastic cruise!!
Jim
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Re: Introductions
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04/30/08 02:32 AM
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Beth
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Hi Tyler, Welcome to LCT. Have a great cruise and send us some seamail on those lazy days at sea.
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Re: Introductions
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04/30/08 03:38 AM
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southernlady
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Welcome aboard, Tyler. What a great way to spend time with your dad. Hope to hear from you while your sailing the Atlantic.
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Re: Introductions
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05/03/08 09:24 AM
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Sea Dream
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Hi Everyone,
I have been lurking for about a year. We are sailing on the B2B cruise from Athens to Venice. So I am taking a big breath and introducing the two of us. Originally from the West Coast (Manhattan Beach CA & Aberdeen WA, we have been living in Florida for a long time. Bob's job brought us here and we decided to stay. We now live in St Augustine FL and couldn't be happier.
We are late to cruising, having only taken 3 Regent cruises. All of them have been on the Voyager because of the itineraries. We are signed up for two more, one on the Voyager and another on (at last) the Mariner. Happy days are ahead!
Sue
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Re: Introductions
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05/03/08 10:28 AM
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joannapv
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Hi Sue: We have 9 from Ponte Vedra Beach going on B2B and one couple from Atlantic Beach...right up the road from you! We have been here for 30 plus years. Look forward to meeting you in few weeks. We are hooked on Regent.
Joanna
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Re: Introductions
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05/04/08 04:49 AM
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Sea Dream
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Joanna: What fun! I look forward to meeting you and your friends from PVB. We lived for about 15 years in Sawgrass. Only a few more weeks now before we head to Athens. :)
Sue
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Re: Introductions
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05/04/08 05:01 AM
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Jim B
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Welcome aboard Sue and Bob.
Get ready for a fun B2B cruise with
the group that will be with you! :lct:
Jim
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Re: Introductions
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10/03/08 08:30 AM
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Jim B
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Would like to invite all our "new members" and even some "old members" who have not introduced themselves to us to do so. :lct: :hello1:
Jim
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Re: Introductions
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11/03/08 03:39 PM
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S.A.F.
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Hello to all!
Since Jim asked so kindly, and since I am now officially booked on CAPTAINS AND NILE, I thought it would be a good time to introduce myself.
I have been lurking on the site for a couple of years and have been so impressed with the comraderie and everyone's willingness to help.
I have a small business and my two daughters work for me (or I work for them, depending on who you ask)
I love to travel but most of my trips have been land trips. I look forward to meeting everyone on CAPTAINS.
I almost forgot to mention that I am Canadian.
Susan
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Re: Introductions
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11/03/08 03:46 PM
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Ralph W.
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Susan,
Welcome. Carol and I are also booked on CAPTAINS and NILE. Friends we have met through a B&K cruise and on ROAR are also booked on both. Ray and Pat are from the Toronto area. Looking forward to meeting you. We are really looking forward to CAPTAINS. As you have observed this is a wonderful group of people.
Can I add your name to the roll call for NILE.
I do not think anyone has started a roll call for CAPTAINS as yet.
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Re: Introductions
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11/03/08 04:04 PM
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Betty K
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Welcome to LCT Susan! You have picked a great couple of cruises!
Betty ![[Linked Image from i4.photobucket.com]](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/bkoonin/Carnival%20Cruise%20%20-%202003/myoceanview.jpg)
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Re: Introductions
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11/03/08 04:38 PM
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Ngaire
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Hi Susan, so glad you posted. Ralph please add Susan to NILE. Since she is new at posting she would not know that she could post under the NILE thread. I will shoot her an email and tell her you did that. I encouraged her to post so tickled that she did.
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Re: Introductions
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11/03/08 05:34 PM
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Ralph W.
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Did do. It will also be fun to have Susan on CAPTAINS. That will be a special cruise.
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Re: Introductions
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11/03/08 06:33 PM
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KarenS
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Welcome Susan, I love it when lurkers come out of the bushes and post!!!
:hello1:
Karen
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Re: Introductions
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11/04/08 11:50 AM
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S.A.F.
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Thank you for the warm welcome!
I am looking forward to meeting all of you!!!
Susan
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Re: Introductions
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11/05/08 06:36 AM
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Jim B
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Welcome aboard Susan.
Congratulations on your planned cruises.
Going with other LCT'ers is something special.
LCT is a wonderful place. :lct:
Jim
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