14 more minutes and I could be a millionaire!! Woo hoooooooo

Maybe those on the waitlist could start their own little reasearch group. I called ours the "research pentagon", since there were five of us! Now maybe we could have the "research triangle" if Claudia wants to be a part of it! I think she is partial to Ulasaba! You are already half way there to booking the whole lodge, maybe! There are so many great properties in Sabi Sands area!

Marc,
Thanks but I am in Ebony :banana: I think it is gorgeous beyond words...and the train WOW!
My sister and I are ready for Africa but is Africa ready for us? <img border="0" alt="[naughty]" title="" src="graemlins/naughty.gif" />

Suzie, welcome! Last time I remember being really connected to you was when we were sharing a hurrican last September! as we both live on the mid-Atlantic coast! I will be your neighbot in Boulders, both of these properties are beautiful!

Just so people know Judy and John emailed me from the ship and said they have decided to do BRAVO the Baltics next year instead so their reservation was cancelled and Suzie was number one on the list and instantly and with much enthusiasm took their spot. Suzanne Fogmalkin I have a feeling this Suzanne and you are going to be really great friends.

Way to go Suzie!!! I know you & Marilyn will have a wonderful adventure and meeting up with this group will be icing on the cake. I'll live through your experiences planning for your pampered safari!! It sounds like it will be a once in a lifetime trip for all.

Kathy

Doug and I are awaitin' our spot now..

Thanks Olivia, looking forward to meeting everyone....Finally! Keeping my fingers crossed for Andi and Doug.
I have to check in everyday to get my ROAR fix so I can start the day pumped up :hyper:
I have a cruise in March on the Navigator but that is just the preliminary round before The Main Event! <img border="0" alt="[vhappy]" title="" src="graemlins/icon_vhappy.gif" />

FYRI !!! means:for your ROAR information
Ulusaba gives you a completely stocked bar in your suite which are all 1/5ths.. and all the french champagne .... <img border="0" alt="[Drinking]" title="" src="graemlins/062802drink_prv.gif" />

What a great group of people for such an exciting adventure. I will be living through your experiences too. We just couldn't wait that long for a "quality" vacation.

I keep reading all of your posts and emails out loud to Alan and going on and on about how terrific this trip sounds. He looks at me and wonders what I'm thinking because we just booked a 22 day on Radisson for next fall. What can I say? I have itchy feet!!

Who knows? If we win the lottery and a space becomes available we still might be there. If you don't think big, the smaller things in life don't happen.

Until then, I'll just enjoy ROAR through all of you.

as Claudia says, FYRI:

Gleaned this list from the Fodor's site, good for our planning while in Capetown.


While in Cape Town I would suggest that you don't miss out on the following:

A trip down to Cape Point taking in the penguin colony, a walk in Kalk Bay. and Kalk bay harbour. Here's a great tip ; While on the Cape of Good Hope Nature reserve take the turn off to Buffalo Bay or Bordjiesrif. Definitely worth the short ride. Try and make it to this beach area by lunch time and have a light picnic lunch at the sea. Great experience.

On returning from Cape Point travel via Scarborough an Kommetjie. Wonderful coastline. Also cross over Chapmans Peak which is now once again in operation. Fabulous drive

Other things to do in Cape Town.

Obviously ascend Table Mountain. Try and do this at sunset

Visit Robben Island

Visit the aquarium

Visit Kirstenbosch gardens

Walk through the Company Gardens

Dinner picnic on Signal Hill while watching a sunset

Here's a great hidden secret tip. Visit the daily shooting of the Noon Gun on the Lions Battery at midday.

Take a walk through Bo-Kaap

Don't miss the Africa Café for Dinner and after your meal visit Mama Africa so as to listen to the percussion band at the venue.

Spend an hour one evening at the Drum Café. Unique experience

The Cultural History museum is an interesting venue to visit. The District 6 Museum is also very interesting

Spend some time in the Waterfront but don't overdo it as it is nothing other than a shopping mall. If however you visit the Waterfront on a Sunday this will be well worth the visit as there is always great entertainment and a wonderful vibe in the area.

Visit the Pan African market in Long Street. Interesting experience

Stop in at Zoerienas for a typical Cape Malay lunch in a very local setting. You had better look up the address when you are in Cape Town as many don't even know about Zoerienas

Visit the Mount Nelson Hotel for high tea. 14h30-17h30

I reckon that the above should keep you going in Cape Town.

I must confess. I've just emailed Ngaire to put us on the list for this trip! I know it's overly indulgent considering BAIL, but it sounds like SUCH a great trip! We were on a safari in Kenya about 5 years ago, and it was unforgettable -- we've wanted to see South Africa and Cape Town ever since. And Rovos Rail has been on the list for several years.

Right now we're on the wait list, but one way or another I know the Magnificent Ngaire will make it happen.

The road to financial ruin has become a high-speed freeway, but at least we'll go down in style!

:banana: :lct:
Betty

Betty,
I am on the same high speed freeway but life needs a little sugar and spice sometimes and as we are all reeling in the years and stowing away the time ( Steely Dan )....Why not?
Good luck. I squeeked in...thanks to the Jungle Queen Ngaire. :nw: :nw: :nw:

The road to financial ruin has become a high-speed freeway, but at least we'll go down in style!...OH I LOVE THIS! EXACTLY HOW I FEEL - JOANNA

My sentiments as well!!
I live by "One Today is Better Than Two Tomorrows!"

We're IN!! Ebony -- I've spent most of the day gazing at the brochure. Now the question is whether to tell the family yet. They already think BAIL is a bit much, and I keep assuring them all we're on an 'austerity program'!

Boy am I glad we found Ngaire and LCT! Now I'm excited for TWO upcoming spectacular trips.

Betty

Betty,
I'm so happy for you! We are lodge mates!
Who dropped out? I need to change my list.
Get ready for Tom's Big B'day Blast! :app:

Great news Betty! I'm in Ebony too. Isn't the brochure beautiful? I love the website too.

I have to get my party outfit for Tom's birthday Suzie!

Betty, have you noticed that we are travelling in the same circles...BAIL and ROAR!! Great minds DO think alike! <img border="0" alt="[Hammer]" title="" src="graemlins/hammer.gif" />

Now if you guys were just on MINT too!!

Thanks, Marcie! I'd be more than happy to do MINT, but we have a new grandson due the later part of November. We can't not be home for that as we're the only family local, and this is their (my son and daughter-in-law) first baby.

Yes, great minds do think alike -- See every little corner of the world, and then start over with those you liked best!

And by the way ... do it all in the finest style available!

Can't wait to meet you!

Betty

Maurice Med4bike dropped out and Betty was number one on the list. She took over his spot.

Unfortunately, we also have to drop out of ROAR. Recent coast to coast business travel has "painfully" pointed out that I cannot do long plane flights due to two herniated disks in my neck. I am concerned that after such a long flight, that I would be moderately disabled, perhaps to the point of requiring surgery in SA. This is a risk I (we) are not willing to take.

We were booked in Ebony, had upgraded at Cape Ann Hotel and also on the train (Royal Suite?)

This has been an extremely difficult decision to make, in part because Nancy was looking forward to ROAR so much. But it is the right decision.

I have emailed Ngaire of our decision but don't know if I used her old email address.

Best wishes to all that can enjoy a trip of a lifetime.

Bill (and Nancy)

Bill and Nancy, what sad news! Maybe you can get it "fixed" before then and still join us, I hope so. I also hope that this does not mean you will be missing MINT next month.

Bill & Nancy, So sad to hear this!! I sure wish your neck could be fixed within the next 18 months so you could still come with us!!

We will be on MINT but some of the best neurosurgeons in the US have advised me that this is not a simple multi-level (C5-C7)fusion as I also have a stenosis of the spinal canal. The operation would not be a simple one ... and not without some risk. Their advice, do everything you can to avoid having to have surgery. My guess is that I can do maybe a ten hour flight w/o significant problems. Anything longer will put me at increased risk, even in first class.

On MINT, I will have to watch out for "full contact trivia" which I didn't quite do on DDD.
(No Dick Turpin questions, please.)

Can't wait for MINT and seeing all of our friends from the DDD cruise and, of course, meeting new cruisin' buds. We are in training in preparation.

Incidentally, on MINT we will be cruisin' with Ed and Julie Johnson, who are cruise newbies.

Thanks for your concern.

Bill

Look forward to meeting Julie and Ed - Joanna

Bill, I don't see Ed and Julie Johnson on our MINT rollcall?? What is their cabin #? WHO ELSE ARE WE MISING??

Marcie--

They don't post here that's why I didn't include them. They are in 847.

Bill

Thanks Bill,
Even if they don't post here we want to include them! Gretchen & George don't post here either but aren't we all so happy they joined us on DDD! (They'll be on MINT too!)

I just got word from Ngaire...Doug and I are now officially on ROAR.

Woopee! Woopee!

Andi and Doug, welcome aboard!!!

It will definitely be a fun trip!!!!!!!!!!!

We're plenty excited....have put off extensive cruising next year to make sure we can do this.

Good for you! We have a Big B'day Bash planned for Bwana Tom...tell Doug to bring his leopard print loin cloth! :eek:

Andi, this is great news! I finally get to meet you and Doug, who have done so many cruises with cc and lct people that I have missed! Believe me, this is going to be a trip of a lifetime. Most luxury I have ever done, that's for sure! Do you know whether you will be in Ebony or Boulders?

Andi and Doug will be in Ebony taking Bill and Nancys place.

Sorry to lose Bill and Nancy, but Andi and Doug are a great replacement!

We look forward to doing this trip with our LCT/CC friends from VOF and to meeting and making new ones.

Suzie, how did you know about Doug's loin cloth?

Andi,
Marcie told me <img border="0" alt="[naughty]" title="" src="graemlins/naughty.gif" />

Marcie who??? :eek: