Dropping in to say hello

[Spikesgirl]

Wow, what a warm and fuzzy puppies welcome. The other board seems to have fixed itself, but I am really impressed with the outgoing and friendly response here. I think I'll stay until you guys get tired of me!

Mebert, you asked about our cruise experiences. We started cruising in the mid 90's out of SF because of the convenient location. We loved the cruise, wasn't impressed with Alaska - I know, I know, I have been severely flamed for that opinion. Anyhow, we decided after that to try New Zeland and Australia - this time didn't care much for the food (yes, we are foodies), but loved the ports of call. After that, it was to Tahiti and the Cook Islands, then off to the Mexican Riviera (our only Carnival experience - enjoyed the ship, but our traveling companions weren't exactly a match for us. no more cruises with them). Then we decided to blow the bank and did a month long cruise/land tour to SE Asia. That was really incredible. If anyone is thinking about going there, I highly recommedn it. We did the Princess cruise, then a river cruise aboard Victoria Lines. It was a little downscale from Viking, but still delightful. Now we're getting ready to head for the British Isles.

After that, we have a return cruise to Tahiti, then it's off to Egypt/Aegean Sea and the Panama Canal after that (we're long range planners)

Looking forward to lots of chats with everyone!

Charlie

[mercedes]

Wow, you have cruised to some fantastic places.

[teacp]

Welcome aboard Charlie....glad you joined us........this is the "Friendliest cruise site on the net". We pride ourselves on being friendly and to welcome everyone to join in our group.

We have a topic in General Discussion called the Daily Dock and that is where a lot of us check in in the morning to get our day going and see what everyone is up to and just general chit chat and we would love to have you join us there.

Again welcome and hope to see you posting often.

[Spikesgirl]

Thanks for the hint, teacp. I will check it out.

Mercedes - we have been very fortunate. We only cruise once a year, as a rule, so we like to make it a whiz banger! My husband refers to them as banked memories and says that it's more important to have the memories of travel than the wish that you had done more of it. WE plan to travel as long as we can and then sit back and remember all the 'good old days'.

Charlie

[KeithnRita]

Charlie, we are glad to have you aboard![/size]

[SCIROCCO]

Charlie glad to have you with us I put a reply to you on the daily Dock my Friend!

[cruisetarp]

WELCOME Charlie - We look forward to having you post often. Please get to know us - we are a very friendly group - and allow us to get to know you also.

[SMB]

I didn't know about this Daily Dock thing. Wait, have I turned into the crazy uncle nobody invites to the family gatherings .

[SCIROCCO]

smb no sir, just go to General Discussion and look at February Dock there everyone keeps up with each other and its kinda our chat room persay its a daily and monthly dock! and just jump in! Anything else you need help with just ask!

[Spikesgirl]

SMB - the crazy uncles were always my favorite people to hang with. Normal is so-o-o over-rated...

Charlie