Two interesting boat tests this week......
 

John H. wrote:
On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:52:55 -0400, HK wrote:


I agree. Perhaps taking a transAtlantic cruise on the QE2 might be
interesting. Or cruising the Greek Isles, which we were fortunate enough
to do. But to take a cruise for the sake of being on a cruise ship?
B-o-r-i-n-g. And taking a cruise on a ship full of someone else's little
rug rats? No thanks.

Of course, the purpose of your cruise wouldn't be to spend time with the
kids and grandkids!

Take your kids and grandkids on a cruise. Maybe the nine year-old will get
a charge out of the Greek isles!

I have been reading this thread, and was surprised that Harry would
think anyone without children would take a Disney Cruise. It is
designed to provide parents and grandparents an opportunity to enjoy a
cruise with their kids and grandkids, where their is something for
adults and children to do things together and apart. I would enjoy an
"adult cruise" to any number of beautiful destinations, but nothing
brings me as much joy as watching one of "my rug rats" really enjoy
themselves. Some people are too narcissistic to enjoy that.

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On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:06:16 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:52:55 -0400, HK wrote:


I agree. Perhaps taking a transAtlantic cruise on the QE2 might be
interesting. Or cruising the Greek Isles, which we were fortunate enough
to do. But to take a cruise for the sake of being on a cruise ship?
B-o-r-i-n-g. And taking a cruise on a ship full of someone else's little
rug rats? No thanks.

Of course, the purpose of your cruise wouldn't be to spend time with the
kids and grandkids!

Take your kids and grandkids on a cruise. Maybe the nine year-old will get
a charge out of the Greek isles!

I have been reading this thread, and was surprised that Harry would
think anyone without children would take a Disney Cruise. It is
designed to provide parents and grandparents an opportunity to enjoy a
cruise with their kids and grandkids, where their is something for
adults and children to do things together and apart. I would enjoy an
"adult cruise" to any number of beautiful destinations, but nothing
brings me as much joy as watching one of "my rug rats" really enjoy
themselves. Some people are too narcissistic to enjoy that.

I believe Harry told us a while back that his relationship with his kids
was null. He may not understand the idea of taking kids and grandkids on a
cruise. It's a shame.

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I saw that. Further evidence the world is on its way to hell.

Presumably, you'll be there to greet us when we arrive.

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Nope, couldn't do that many! I'm seriously thinking of a cruise to Alaska,
similar to the one Chuck is taking. Hope he tells us about it when he
returns.

I've done it twice, and highly recommend it. Scenery larger than life.
Outstanding photo opportunities.

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"John H." wrote in message
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On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:06:59 GMT, "RG" wrote:


Nope, couldn't do that many! I'm seriously thinking of a cruise to
Alaska,
similar to the one Chuck is taking. Hope he tells us about it when he
returns.

I've done it twice, and highly recommend it. Scenery larger than life.
Outstanding photo opportunities.


Which company? I think Chuck is on Norwegian.

I cruised on the Norwegian Star, summer of 2005. No complaints, would do it
again and no doubt will.

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On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:06:59 GMT, "RG" wrote:


Nope, couldn't do that many! I'm seriously thinking of a cruise to Alaska,
similar to the one Chuck is taking. Hope he tells us about it when he
returns.

I've done it twice, and highly recommend it. Scenery larger than life.
Outstanding photo opportunities.


Which company? I think Chuck is on Norwegian.

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I've never been on a cruise.

INot saying I wouldn't like it, but I really cant forcast being on a
big boat for a week or so, as being a bunch of fun, even though theres
gobs to do while on it.

Oh, I'd probably like it, once I got on it, for the moment I'll enjoy
my cuddie.

Two interesting boat tests this week......
 

"RG" wrote in message
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"John H." wrote in message
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On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:06:59 GMT, "RG" wrote:


Nope, couldn't do that many! I'm seriously thinking of a cruise to
Alaska,
similar to the one Chuck is taking. Hope he tells us about it when he
returns.

I've done it twice, and highly recommend it. Scenery larger than life.
Outstanding photo opportunities.


Which company? I think Chuck is on Norwegian.

I cruised on the Norwegian Star, summer of 2005. No complaints, would do
it again and no doubt will.


My wifes aunt and uncle have taken a couple of small boat cruises to AK and
loved them.
http://www.cruisewest.com/destinatio...FRAkggod0Cxj7w

Two interesting boat tests this week......
 

On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:06:59 GMT, "RG" wrote:


Nope, couldn't do that many! I'm seriously thinking of a cruise to Alaska,
similar to the one Chuck is taking. Hope he tells us about it when he
returns.

I've done it twice, and highly recommend it. Scenery larger than life.
Outstanding photo opportunities.


Speaking of photography...I finally gave Penn camera the money for that new
18 - 200 VR lens. Hopefully I'll have it before October and can take it to
Key West, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel on the cruise.

Two interesting boat tests this week......
 

"John H." wrote in message
...
On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:06:59 GMT, "RG" wrote:


Nope, couldn't do that many! I'm seriously thinking of a cruise to
Alaska,
similar to the one Chuck is taking. Hope he tells us about it when he
returns.

I've done it twice, and highly recommend it. Scenery larger than life.
Outstanding photo opportunities.


Speaking of photography...I finally gave Penn camera the money for that
new
18 - 200 VR lens. Hopefully I'll have it before October and can take it to
Key West, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel on the cruise.

You'll love it. I took it on an 8-day road trip I took in March. It never
left the body of the D200. I shot about 2500 photos on that trip with it.
I've heard that availability of that lens has loosened up somewhat. Keep
your eyes open. The Nikkor lens forum at Nikonians.com usually will post
when it becomes available at places like B&H. I'm currently researching
Nikon's new Coolpix P5000. It's a 10mp advanced compact point and shoot
that I think would be nice to have around when I don't want to schlep the
D200.