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01/27/09 02:57 PM
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Not sure which placques you mean but all the placques they got when the visited a port for the first time are gone. As is the model of the Song of Flower. I loved the model but must admit there is more room without it. Wish they had given that to me I would love to have that in my home or office.
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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01/29/09 05:06 AM
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Beth
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Originally posted by Ngaire: As is the model of the Song of Flower. I loved the model but must admit there is more room without it. Wish they had given that to me I would love to have that in my home or office. Ngaire, There are a lot of LCT folks who would "fight" you for it!!!
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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01/31/09 10:01 AM
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Ardis
All the inaugural stop-in-port plaques/gifts/etc are gone as is the Song of Flower memorabilia in Observation. Ngaire is right - the ship model does free up space but the long hall seems empty/impersonal (there are some paintings) without the old stuff.
Have they done the same thing on the Mariner?
Peggy
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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01/31/09 05:51 PM
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We disembarked from the Mariner in LA on 12/20. It was very slow (luggage came off by conveyorbelt) and then we were not allowed off for 20 minutes after all luggage for our group (tag color) was off. We were told that we had to wait until the unions OKed disembarkation and almost missed our flight. Many passengers were very angry.
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/01/09 03:57 AM
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There has not been any memorablia from Song of Flower on Mariner that I know of. My question is, where are the placques now? Are they in possession of Regent/Apollo?
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/06/09 05:52 AM
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Ahoy, voyager. We have rumors that Barbara Klutz is not on board and we are concerned about her. Is there any information about her whereabouts?
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/06/09 11:10 AM
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sealover
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Ardis, I did hear that,unfortunately, Barbara Clutz had to leave the ship quite a while ago due to illness and probably will not return. Maybe Peggy will be able to tell us more.
On a happier note, your cruise sounds wonderful and hope you continue to have a great time. Sorry we had to cancel.
Elaine
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/06/09 02:29 PM
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I am so sorry to hear that, we met her on B2B and she was just the most delightfut, friendly, charming lady. We had a couple of cocktails with her and loved hearing her tales of her world travels.
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/06/09 04:52 PM
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Barbara left the Voyager some time over the summer, she does have some health issues and is in Florida. I really don't know any more specifics.
We miss her!
Peggy
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/06/09 05:50 PM
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Peggy, I sure hope you get to meet my friend Marcia Marshall. She is doing the art program. Even if you don't participate in the art program...you really need to meet her.
Nancy
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/06/09 06:31 PM
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I do know Marsha and she is a delight! I've been to 3 or 4 of her classes (and enjoyed them) but with lectures in the afternoon and so many ports this segment, I have not gotten back recently.
I will try to do better as the cruise progresses!
Peggy
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/12/09 04:35 PM
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Marc
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Peggy, there was this set of conflicting reports on the Events at Sea site: From a reader: A friend of mine called from the ship and told me they are experiencing very rough seas in the Tasmanian Sea. She is a very experienced cruiser and she said these are the roughest seas she has ever experienced. Passengers are not allowed on deck, waves are crashing into the balconies and dishes are breaking and crashing in the dining rooms. The ship is scheduled to reach Sydney on the 13th. From a passenger: Utter nonesense. I am on board the Voyager. Was it rough - yes, it is the Tasman Sea. There were signs posted asking us not to go out on decks 5 and 6 - for our own safety. I am on deck 7 and would not have been stupid enough to go out on my balcony but we were not "forbidden". Hardly the catastrophy the poster led the readers to beleive . . . we're in Sydney today - cool and overcast Do you know who filed the "chicken little" report? Any news to report?
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/12/09 07:53 PM
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I don't know who the "chicken little" is.
It was rough but I didn't hear about any dishes breaking but I didn't ask either.
I can't imagine anyone wanting to go out on a deck or balcony under the circumstances but I know people do it so the signs were reasonable.
We stayed fairly low on the ship - no meals in LV those days.
A new segment started today - I heard but don't know for sure that we're down below 500.
Things are going smoothly - few complaints from what I hear. Different than in 2008.
Peggy
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/13/09 04:04 AM
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Marc, I'm glad Peggy checked in. I really didn't read those as conflicting reports, both reported very rough seas. For example, I know on my last cruise rounding the Horn we had rough seas. I was medicated in my cabin. A poster on CC was in Observation Lounge and reported that glass display cases were crashing to the floor. I was on the ship too, but I wouldn't know about that, so I wouldn't go post that report was nonsense. Same here I think, both posters say no going out on deck, but the one describing the signs up says it wasn't 'forbidden'. I think it is just people being people. Why it is lucky we have some many reporters these days! Here are some bloggers comments on the sail to Hobart. It is clear everyone agrees it was a rough sail. Debbie Then we crossed the Tasman Sea (“Roaring 40s”) in very high winds, Force 9, a rough crossing which lasted 48 hours. http://harv116.wordpress.com/ Due to inclement weather with huge 30-foot waves and wind, we arrived 12 hours late in Hobart, Tasmania. http://realtravel.com/hobart_town-journals-j8232369.html We spent two very lumpy days at sea. Our arrival in Hobart was delayed because of a variation of course due to the rough weather. http://cruisingsherry.blogspot.com/ Stormy days at sea Feb 8-9, 2009 http://www.photofinnish.com/pf-2009-01-12-wc-blog2.html
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/13/09 02:46 PM
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Just to add a bit more detail: we arrived in Hobart 12 hours late because Dag reduced the speed and steered the ship to avoid the worst of the weather and even though we could have arrived a few hours earlier, that would have been in the middle of the night.
We all (crew, staff, passengers)had to go though face to face Immigration (this was our first Australian port)so there was no point in arriving much earlier since we would have been "stuck" on board till that was accomplished. I doubt that anyone would have been happy to be called at 3am for Immigration.
As it was we arrived about 7am and Immigration started shortly after that.
Peggy
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/13/09 03:32 PM
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Marc
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Peggy, thanks for the information!
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/16/09 09:26 AM
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Tow small questions for Voyagers: Is Malcolm (Barbara Clutz's brother) on board? What are the World Cruiser jackets like?
Ardis
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/16/09 10:59 AM
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Ardis, Malcolm is aboard. I heard that the WC jackets are very nice but Peggy will have to tell you more about them.
Elaine
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/16/09 11:24 AM
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I just checked the Adelaide webcam and caught this image but not sure what ship it, Peggy, could it be the Voyager? ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/iamtribble/nav1-2.jpg)
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/16/09 03:49 PM
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I think you caught it Karen.
It was due in at 6am this morning according to the port schedule and will leave at 7pm tonight.
Good catch as you only have a small time frame to catch any ships on that cam.
David.
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/16/09 03:56 PM
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David, you got that right, when I refreshed the page, the ship had passed by already.
Karen
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/20/09 11:17 AM
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They are due in Fremantle today, so we should get a shot from one of the great port cams they have there.They have 14 cams. Cam No 9 is the passenger terminal. It is still early in the morning over there as I post ,so will check back later. http://www.fremantleports.com.au/Shipping/Weather/Webcam9.asp
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/20/09 11:18 AM
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David, I have been watching all day for their arrival! Those cams are great, aren't they!
Karen
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/20/09 02:39 PM
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Is that Voyager now? I don't know how to post the pic within my post...
Looks like a lovely morning in Fremantle!
Kristin
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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: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/20/09 02:41 PM
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/20/09 02:42 PM
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Good job, Beth! I am picture-within-a-post challenged! ;)
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: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/20/09 02:42 PM
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/20/09 02:44 PM
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You got some great angles, David. Looks like at least three of us were waiting on those webcams to show us the Voyager!! Hi, Voyager. ![[Linked Image]](http://cur.cursors-4u.net/smilies/images1/smi12-2.gif)
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02/20/09 02:47 PM
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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
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/20/09 03:16 PM
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Way to go Beth, David and Kristn!!! Wonderful photos and of course the ship pulled in while I was starting dinner :)
Karen
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/20/09 03:18 PM
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It great when a port has good webcams.
Just a shame a ship was "parked "in front of the Harbour Entrance cam or we could have seen her sailing in from out at sea.
David.
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/20/09 03:58 PM
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:app: :app: :app: :app:
Great stalking, gang!!!!!
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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02/20/09 07:25 PM
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Filling up the fuel tank... looks like a tug has just brought the fuel barge alongside. ![[Linked Image]](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll281/kiwikruzer/21febvoy9b.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll281/kiwikruzer/21febvoy9c.jpg)
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/20/09 11:27 PM
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the fuel barge was right under our balcony . . very noisy but it's gone now (after 5pm here, 3am on the east coast).
I just did a double take - my thermometer is reading 109 degrees! I knew it was hot but that's REALLY hot!
We sail in a half hour . . .
For those of you who have traveled on the Voyager WC, it was Lloyd Tinkle's 99th birthday yesterday - Dinner and a Show was the site of his party with cocktails before. I have some pictures - not very good, I'm afraid but when someone else posts better ones, I'll send them to Karen to post.
Peggy
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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02/21/09 12:20 AM
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Off they go into the sunset and the Indian Ocean Enjoy Indonesia..... ![[Linked Image]](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll281/kiwikruzer/21febfreosailout1.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll281/kiwikruzer/21febfreosailout6.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll281/kiwikruzer/21febsailout5.jpg)
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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03/01/09 06:01 AM
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We're sailing into Manila in the morning - we're going to have a huge number of visitors - 1200 or more. This is always one of the memorable stops on our World Cruise.
Something like 80 staff get off here and I don't know who or how many will board . . . anyway, this is bittersweet for everyone.
In any case we appreciate all our wonderful staff!
Peggy
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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03/01/09 06:09 AM
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Peggy, I remember Marcie telling us about this special day, all the happy reunions!
Karen
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03/01/09 07:09 AM
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Ah Peggy, That is one of the most special days anyone can EVER experience when the families come on board. As always, I'm sure there won't be a dry eye when you sail away from Manila.
So special about Lloyd Tinkle's 99th birthday....he is so amazing. I'm proud to say he was my bridge partner on 2005 WC. I bet he wore his famous local regalia.
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03/01/09 02:09 PM
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Peggy arriving in Manila and watching the families reconnect is at the top of my "all time cruise memories."
I remember Mr. Tinkle. He plays the piano sometimes in the lobby. I want to be like him when I grow up.
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Re: 2009 Voyager WC
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03/01/09 03:19 PM
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I hope they do another DVD of this wonderful day. I don't think there is a passenger aboard who doesn't enjoy it "almost" as much as the crew who have family visiting!
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