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 Greetings from Mariner
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10/06/05 06:15 AM
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crystal
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It's been a fabulous time. We had a great day in Shanghai today, and sail tomorrow for what will be, at least for me, the waning days of a classically great trip.
Just left Jody, Kathy and Linda after a post-Shanghai drink in the pool bar. Most of us LCTers have managed to hook up, even though our formal get-together hasn't come off yet.
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Re: Greetings from Mariner
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10/06/05 07:19 AM
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KarenS
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Crystal, I am so glad you are have a fab time! I hope you are taking plenty of pictures for us of the exotic locales!
Karen
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Re: Greetings from Mariner
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10/06/05 09:24 AM
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Betty K
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Crystal, Thanks for taking the time to post. Glad you are having a good time. Enjoy, enjoy!!!! Betty 
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: Greetings from Mariner
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10/06/05 10:53 AM
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adrenn
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Crystal - Isn't Shanghai a wonder? We loved seeing China last year. Enjoy the last few days .. if you get to sail into Hong Kong Harbor, it's a gorgeous view (right up there with sailing into Venice). Safe trip home & tell us all about it. Cheers, Anne
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Re: Greetings from Mariner
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10/06/05 11:39 AM
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joannapv
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I agree with Anne - we loved Shanghai and HK harbor breathtaking!!
Joanna
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Re: Greetings from Mariner
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10/06/05 12:49 PM
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robert
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Thanks for posting! Sounds wonderful.
Robert
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined.
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Re: Greetings from Mariner
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10/06/05 05:30 PM
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Beth
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Crystal, I know sailing into HK harbor will be breathtaking. You will most likely be on deck taking it all in. Remember our wonderful sailaway from Venice on SSS? Continue to enjoy your trip and give us more details when you arrive home.
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Re: Greetings from Mariner
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10/07/05 04:17 PM
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crystal
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Today is our final day at sea, after a terrific time in Shanghai. On one hand, I look forward to the sail-in to HK--I'm sure it's spectacular--but on the other hand, dread it as it will be the end of the cruise for me. I'd wondered if two weeks would be too much time. Turns out it's not nearly enough. I envy those who are going on.
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Re: Greetings from Mariner
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10/07/05 04:28 PM
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Ngaire
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Thanks for posting Crystal and enjoy the sail into Hong Kong harbor it is special. Sometimes when you are on the ships the time just flys by so fast. I used to like 7 days but now I like 14 days or longer and am dreaming of the time I can spend much longer. I just cant be gone that long away from the office now but I have no question in my mind that I could stay on for a long long time and be happy. World cruise when I am 90 -- sounds good.
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Re: Greetings from Mariner
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10/07/05 05:27 PM
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Beth
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Crystal, We all get those End-of-the-Cruise blues. It's a part of life. Seeing those luggage covers doesn't help any either. Oh well..... Just get another cruise booked and start planning it. Come home safe and tells us all about your cruise and the Mariner.
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Re: Greetings from Mariner
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10/08/05 09:34 AM
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Loon
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Crystal: Sounds like you are having a wonderful time. I cannot imagine a more beautiful spot to be on a crisp October day than in HK surrounded by things I've only seen in pictures. Did you have a good birthday onboard with cake and ice cream? Your card will be at your house when you arrive home. Can't wait to hear all about it when you return home. Trish
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Re: Greetings from Mariner
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10/11/05 12:30 PM
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wishIwascruisin
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Got back last night. Am unpacked and have finished laundry. Went out to the grocery store, only to find the elevators out of order when I got back. Got to schlepp 2 bags of groceries up 14 stories. A nice welcome home!
Just picked up my mail. Thanks for the card, Trish. I'll email you in a bit.
For the birthday, they delivered chocolate mousse cake and champagne to the room.
I'll do a trip report when I figure out what time zone I'm in. Suffice it to say it was a great cruise and a great time.
Crystal
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Re: Greetings from Mariner
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10/11/05 12:35 PM
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joannapv
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Glad you had such a good time - we enjoyed reading your posts - 14 stories oh no!!!!
Joanna
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Re: Greetings from Mariner
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10/11/05 12:39 PM
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Denise
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Welcome back, Crystal! Very good hearing that you enjoyed your trip.
Belated Happy Birthday, too! Have a great year!
Denise
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