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Two interesting boat tests this week......
Got a chance to try out the new 59-foot Grand Banks Aleutian. They did
a nice job with this one- they didn't just build a good boat they created a great experience. Spent some time today on the new flybridge version of the 41-foot American Tug. Adding the flybridge totally changed the look of this boat, but at least they didn't try to hide it behind the false stack like so many similar boats have done when adding a flybridge option to the original pilothouse line. I'm headed to Alaska tomorrow and will be gone about a week, and I'll be writing up descriptions of these boats while I'm gone. When back I *won't* post the descriptions here, (too much flak from the usual suspects, and ex-pects), but I'll post the location of another NG where they will be available. By the way, I'll be travelling either on this little boat or a sistership: http://www.cruiseweb.com/NCL-PEARL.HTM Somebody suggested I ask the cruise co to hoist "Indulgence" up to the top deck and let her float in the swimming pool.....I could then say she made it to Juneau and back in six days on her own bottom. That would be some sort of record for an 8.5 -9-kt boat. :-) |
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Screw usual suspects, and ex-pects. Just post it here please... it *is*
boating related, and I'm sure many of us would be interested. Have a great trip. --Mike "Chuck Gould" wrote in message oups.com... Got a chance to try out the new 59-foot Grand Banks Aleutian. They did a nice job with this one- they didn't just build a good boat they created a great experience. Spent some time today on the new flybridge version of the 41-foot American Tug. Adding the flybridge totally changed the look of this boat, but at least they didn't try to hide it behind the false stack like so many similar boats have done when adding a flybridge option to the original pilothouse line. I'm headed to Alaska tomorrow and will be gone about a week, and I'll be writing up descriptions of these boats while I'm gone. When back I *won't* post the descriptions here, (too much flak from the usual suspects, and ex-pects), but I'll post the location of another NG where they will be available. By the way, I'll be travelling either on this little boat or a sistership: http://www.cruiseweb.com/NCL-PEARL.HTM Somebody suggested I ask the cruise co to hoist "Indulgence" up to the top deck and let her float in the swimming pool.....I could then say she made it to Juneau and back in six days on her own bottom. That would be some sort of record for an 8.5 -9-kt boat. :-) |
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Chuck Gould wrote:
I'm headed to Alaska tomorrow and will be gone about a week, and I'll be writing up descriptions of these boats while I'm gone. When back I *won't* post the descriptions here, (too much flak from the usual suspects, and ex-pects), but I'll post the location of another NG where they will be available. http://www.world-of-smilies.com/html...chment-190.gif |
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On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:41:51 -0700, Chuck Gould
wrote: By the way, I'll be travelling either on this little boat or a sistership: Isn't that the cruise line that always runs aground? Or is riddled with Norwalk Virus? Or something? :) Have fun - enjoy. |
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On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:41:51 -0700, Chuck Gould
wrote: Got a chance to try out the new 59-foot Grand Banks Aleutian. They did a nice job with this one- they didn't just build a good boat they created a great experience. Spent some time today on the new flybridge version of the 41-foot American Tug. Adding the flybridge totally changed the look of this boat, but at least they didn't try to hide it behind the false stack like so many similar boats have done when adding a flybridge option to the original pilothouse line. I'm headed to Alaska tomorrow and will be gone about a week, and I'll be writing up descriptions of these boats while I'm gone. When back I *won't* post the descriptions here, (too much flak from the usual suspects, and ex-pects), but I'll post the location of another NG where they will be available. By the way, I'll be travelling either on this little boat or a sistership: http://www.cruiseweb.com/NCL-PEARL.HTM Somebody suggested I ask the cruise co to hoist "Indulgence" up to the top deck and let her float in the swimming pool.....I could then say she made it to Juneau and back in six days on her own bottom. That would be some sort of record for an 8.5 -9-kt boat. :-) Have a great trip, eat lot's of salmon and herring, and post *both* articles here upon your return. Fugabuncha usual suspects! |
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"Chuck Gould" wrote in message oups.com... By the way, I'll be travelling either on this little boat or a sistership: http://www.cruiseweb.com/NCL-PEARL.HTM Have a great time Chuck. Cruises are always fun. |
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"JimH" wrote in message ... "Chuck Gould" wrote in message oups.com... By the way, I'll be travelling either on this little boat or a sistership: http://www.cruiseweb.com/NCL-PEARL.HTM Have a great time Chuck. Cruises are always fun. Cruises are always fun. That is a matter of opinion. Cruises suck! |
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On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:04:57 GMT, "Calif Bill"
wrote: "JimH" wrote in message ... "Chuck Gould" wrote in message oups.com... By the way, I'll be travelling either on this little boat or a sistership: http://www.cruiseweb.com/NCL-PEARL.HTM Have a great time Chuck. Cruises are always fun. Cruises are always fun. That is a matter of opinion. Cruises suck! You've obviously not been on a Disney Cruise! |
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"John H." wrote in message ... On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:04:57 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: "JimH" wrote in message .. . "Chuck Gould" wrote in message oups.com... By the way, I'll be travelling either on this little boat or a sistership: http://www.cruiseweb.com/NCL-PEARL.HTM Have a great time Chuck. Cruises are always fun. Cruises are always fun. That is a matter of opinion. Cruises suck! You've obviously not been on a Disney Cruise! Disney Cruise sounds wven worse with all the kids aboard. Wife and I like to stay in a town longer than 6 hour stop of a cruise. We stopped in Grand Cayman on a 16 day Panama Canal cruise. Had a hard time to get her off the beach and on to the last tender. |
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On Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:40:33 GMT, "Calif Bill"
wrote: "John H." wrote in message .. . On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:04:57 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: "JimH" wrote in message . .. "Chuck Gould" wrote in message oups.com... By the way, I'll be travelling either on this little boat or a sistership: http://www.cruiseweb.com/NCL-PEARL.HTM Have a great time Chuck. Cruises are always fun. Cruises are always fun. That is a matter of opinion. Cruises suck! You've obviously not been on a Disney Cruise! Disney Cruise sounds wven worse with all the kids aboard. Wife and I like to stay in a town longer than 6 hour stop of a cruise. We stopped in Grand Cayman on a 16 day Panama Canal cruise. Had a hard time to get her off the beach and on to the last tender. Disney folks do well at keeping the kids entertained, and there are 'adult only' swimming pools, snack bars, etc. on the ship. The kids don't get in the way much. |
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"John H." wrote in message ... On Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:40:33 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: "John H." wrote in message . .. On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:04:57 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: "JimH" wrote in message .. . "Chuck Gould" wrote in message oups.com... By the way, I'll be travelling either on this little boat or a sistership: http://www.cruiseweb.com/NCL-PEARL.HTM Have a great time Chuck. Cruises are always fun. Cruises are always fun. That is a matter of opinion. Cruises suck! You've obviously not been on a Disney Cruise! Disney Cruise sounds wven worse with all the kids aboard. Wife and I like to stay in a town longer than 6 hour stop of a cruise. We stopped in Grand Cayman on a 16 day Panama Canal cruise. Had a hard time to get her off the beach and on to the last tender. Disney folks do well at keeping the kids entertained, and there are 'adult only' swimming pools, snack bars, etc. on the ship. The kids don't get in the way much. We just get bored of the ship side stuff. We have no problem going to an area and spending a month. If we like the town, stay longer, of not, leave early. Have friends that love to cruise. One couple has done like 28 cruises. Gives me nightmares, hte thought of that. |
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Calif Bill wrote:
"John H." wrote in message ... On Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:40:33 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: "John H." wrote in message ... On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:04:57 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: "JimH" wrote in message ... "Chuck Gould" wrote in message oups.com... By the way, I'll be travelling either on this little boat or a sistership: http://www.cruiseweb.com/NCL-PEARL.HTM Have a great time Chuck. Cruises are always fun. Cruises are always fun. That is a matter of opinion. Cruises suck! You've obviously not been on a Disney Cruise! Disney Cruise sounds wven worse with all the kids aboard. Wife and I like to stay in a town longer than 6 hour stop of a cruise. We stopped in Grand Cayman on a 16 day Panama Canal cruise. Had a hard time to get her off the beach and on to the last tender. Disney folks do well at keeping the kids entertained, and there are 'adult only' swimming pools, snack bars, etc. on the ship. The kids don't get in the way much. We just get bored of the ship side stuff. We have no problem going to an area and spending a month. If we like the town, stay longer, of not, leave early. Have friends that love to cruise. One couple has done like 28 cruises. Gives me nightmares, hte thought of that. 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. |
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On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:52:55 -0400, HK wrote:
And taking a cruise on a ship full of someone else's little rug rats? Anti-rug rat? |
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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 The QE2 has been sold, and is headed to Dubai to become a floating hotel. |
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David Scheidt wrote:
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 The QE2 has been sold, and is headed to Dubai to become a floating hotel. I saw that. Further evidence the world is on its way to hell. |
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"John H." wrote in message ... 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'm sure if you ask nicely..................... |
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Don White wrote:
"John H." wrote in message ... 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'm sure if you ask nicely..................... I'm sure Chuck will provide an autographed copy of the advertorial he rewrites from the cruise company's press release for his unbiased journal of boating and commercials. :} |
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On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:43:27 GMT, "Calif Bill"
wrote: "John H." wrote in message .. . On Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:40:33 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: "John H." wrote in message ... On Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:04:57 GMT, "Calif Bill" wrote: "JimH" wrote in message . .. "Chuck Gould" wrote in message oups.com... By the way, I'll be travelling either on this little boat or a sistership: http://www.cruiseweb.com/NCL-PEARL.HTM Have a great time Chuck. Cruises are always fun. Cruises are always fun. That is a matter of opinion. Cruises suck! You've obviously not been on a Disney Cruise! Disney Cruise sounds wven worse with all the kids aboard. Wife and I like to stay in a town longer than 6 hour stop of a cruise. We stopped in Grand Cayman on a 16 day Panama Canal cruise. Had a hard time to get her off the beach and on to the last tender. Disney folks do well at keeping the kids entertained, and there are 'adult only' swimming pools, snack bars, etc. on the ship. The kids don't get in the way much. We just get bored of the ship side stuff. We have no problem going to an area and spending a month. If we like the town, stay longer, of not, leave early. Have friends that love to cruise. One couple has done like 28 cruises. Gives me nightmares, hte thought of that. 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. |
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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! |
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On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:09:41 -0400, HK wrote:
Don White wrote: "John H." wrote in message ... 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'm sure if you ask nicely..................... I'm sure Chuck will provide an autographed copy of the advertorial he rewrites from the cruise company's press release for his unbiased journal of boating and commercials. :} Good! |
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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 ... 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. |
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"RG" wrote in message . .. "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. 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 |
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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. 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. |
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"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. |
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On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:44:16 GMT, "RG" wrote:
"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. 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. Thanks. |
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Tim wrote:
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. Well, it is a matter of taste, I suppose. Going on a cruise for the sake of going on a cruise is not something I would do. |
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Test it out for me. I need to get my wife a small one. She wants something she can put in a purse. My daughter's bugging me for a small one also. The current buzz from early reviews is excellent ergonomics and superior images, but it's getting knocked by a focusing system that's a bit slow. Great for landscapes and stationary subjects, not so great for action and fast-moving subjects. Highlights are Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, full Manual, and Multiple Scene shooting modes, fully compatible with Nikon's Creative Lighting System, 10 mp resolution, 2.5" hi-res LCD screen, and built-in VR. Also has an optical viewfinder, which I find essential and is getting near impossible to find on point & shoots anymore. And it fits easily in a jacket pocket. Street price in the low-mid $300's. Here's a link to the brochu http://www.nikonusa.com/fileuploads/...0_brochure.pdf |
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"RG" wrote in message . .. "John H." wrote in message ... On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:06:59 GMT, "RG" wrote: 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. I've often thought about taking a cruise. We've never done that ... well, I did on a couple of Navy destroyers. Accommodations weren't all that great, but we never went hungry. My concern is the stories of unsanitary conditions and the spread of various virus type illnesses. The occasional failure of ship's systems or fire doesn't bother me much but the seeming regular stories of ships returning to port with a few hundred ill passengers bothers me. Am I overly concerned? Eisboch |
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On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:36:44 GMT, "RG" wrote:
"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. Test it out for me. I need to get my wife a small one. She wants something she can put in a purse. My daughter's bugging me for a small one also. |
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On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:06:36 -0700, Tim wrote:
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. I've only been on one, but most of the actual cruising was done at night. The trip we're taking in October ( http://tinyurl.com/2dmh4g ) is a seven day cruise, but only two of the days are spent cruising. There are loads of things to do on the ship, but I really enjoy just reading in the pool. |
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On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:24:23 -0400, HK wrote:
Tim wrote: 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. Well, it is a matter of taste, I suppose. Going on a cruise for the sake of going on a cruise is not something I would do. If I had to go by myself, I'd probably not go either. |
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My concern is the stories of unsanitary conditions and the spread of various virus type illnesses. The occasional failure of ship's systems or fire doesn't bother me much but the seeming regular stories of ships returning to port with a few hundred ill passengers bothers me. Am I overly concerned? I don't think it's possible to be overly concerned when it comes to the possibility of puking for a week straight. The Norwalk virus is clearly a problem for the cruise industry. I don't have an explanation for it, but it seems as though all the Norwalk stories you read pertain to Caribbean cruises that sail from southern Florida. I've never read about a Norwalk incident that was on an Alaskan cruise that sailed from Seattle or Vancouver, or a New England cruise for that matter.. That may not be 100% factual, but it's my observation. At any rate, the key is to religiously wash you hands with disinfectant. Cruise ships now have waterless disinfectant hand washing stations all over the ship. In fact everyone is required to use one at boarding. But obviously, when there's a serious outbreak, it's difficult to contain. And as I understand it, the source of the virus isn't from unsanitary practices of the ship and crew per se, but rather the virus is always brought aboard by fellow passengers. Not that it really matter where you got it from once you've got it. It's a risk in all forms of public travel I guess. Sort of like sitting on a plane next to a guy with a deadly form of TB. Yowsers. |
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On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:25:12 -0400, "RCE" wrote:
Am I overly concerned? No. |
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On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:25:12 -0400, "RCE" wrote:
"RG" wrote in message ... "John H." wrote in message ... On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:06:59 GMT, "RG" wrote: 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. I've often thought about taking a cruise. We've never done that ... well, I did on a couple of Navy destroyers. Accommodations weren't all that great, but we never went hungry. My concern is the stories of unsanitary conditions and the spread of various virus type illnesses. The occasional failure of ship's systems or fire doesn't bother me much but the seeming regular stories of ships returning to port with a few hundred ill passengers bothers me. Am I overly concerned? Eisboch I don't know the stats, but I'm fairly sure it's a small percentage of the ships that have the health problems. It's not something I worry about, and that's on a Disney ship full of kids. There are anti-bacterial wipes almost everywhere one goes on the ship. |
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