Host Dan and others were just fine, I never had any problems in about 8 years. Apparently it IS a violation of the ToS to post your email. I did send another poster my address so we could talk off the board about a group that we were putting together (and that CERTAINLY violates the ToS: NO non-CC groups may be discussed).

Anyway...on to more pleasant topics.

Thanks to everyone for the welcome! You already have the PG expert (Wandra) in your midst, but I will be happy to report on more recent sailings. Besides, I DO have about five days more on the PG than her! (you're still invited to our group in June Wendy!).
I will do my best to update everyone on the PG as soon as I can, but to sum it up in a couple of sentences:

In most aspects, the PG is exactly what you remember under Regent. Most of our favorite crew are still onboard (well, CD Dionne is on Mariner, I think) and the quality of the food and service is what we are all used to.

When we sailed last June, we were welcomed onboard with a 'Welcome Home' by a couple of crew members who recognized us (we had not be onboard in a couple of years).

While PG did not get the Regent SS Society database, they took my word for my level (Silver at the time) and gave us free Internet and free laundry service. They made us Gold for our next sailing.

On top of PG making us feel so much at home, we also had that magical convergence of a BUNCH of crazy people that made it our favorite cruise of all time. We dubbed our group 'The Villagers' and our 'encampment' on Motu Mahana was our favorite part of the trip.

I said a couple of sentences, and look how I have rambled. I will write up something a little more coherent offline and post it soon.

Ia Orana for now!
Steve
AKA MtnDriver