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Forum: West Coast Departures June 16th, 2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,573
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
Quick Coach update

I inquired with Quick Coach and they said they were experiencing about a 20-30 minute delay on the shuttle from Vancouver to Seattle.
Forum: West Coast Departures June 11th, 2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,573
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
Thanks

thanks for the update! I appreciate it.
Forum: Alaska June 8th, 2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,986
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
Our day in Ketchikan will be

a rental car from First City Rentals. For $59.95 we get a car for all day.
If you have a bigger group than just me and the missus, you can rent a minivan for $69.95. That would be pretty cheap for...
Forum: West Coast Departures May 29th, 2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,573
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
weekend travel

I'm thinking most cruises depart/return on Friday (Saturday/Sunday).
So it's those days that I'll be watching for.

Knowing what the travel is like on Mon-Thur is useful as far as getting the...
Forum: West Coast Departures May 26th, 2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 704
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
our solution

we are flying in Wednesday night (arriving around 9:30pm). We'll have all day Thursday to sightsee and then we depart on Friday.

We booked a hotel in Queen Anne are (Mediterranean Inn). We are...
Forum: West Coast Departures May 26th, 2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,573
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
posting now, for info later

I'm not sailing until August.
Already booked with Quick Coach too for transport from Vancouver to Seattle.
I'll post here now, and just keep an eye on information. via updated posts. I've never...
Forum: Alaska May 17th, 2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,986
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
we'll be doing our own thing in Ketchikan

Thanks to this thread, and my own research, we'll be doing our own thing in Ketchikan.
the car rental agency has given me some good places to visit and hike.
DW and I are looking forward to it.
...
Forum: First Time Cruisers May 17th, 2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,597
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
I was on Liberty of the Seas in February. It is...

I was on Liberty of the Seas in February. It is an AWESOME ship. There is something for everyone to do, no matter the age. Service was great. I've seen where LOS is rated a top 10 in some...
Forum: Alaska April 5th, 2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,282
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
Great advice

And anything that includes traveling with a binder is a great idea!
Forum: Alaska April 5th, 2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,849
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
we will be staying at...

...The Mediterranean Inn. 425 Queen Anne Ave. A little pricey but it appears to be around the tourist things (Fish Market and Space Needle), and isn't too far from the cruise pier.
Forum: Alaska April 4th, 2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,849
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
more great ideas

DW (more than me) has been obsessing already about what clothes to pack, and we have 21 weeks to go yet!

But these are some great ideas for warm weather clothing.
And I want to get on a glacier...
Forum: Alaska April 4th, 2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,528
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
awesome tips

Thanks all for the tips.
I'll have to tuck these places away for when I get there!
Forum: Alaska April 4th, 2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,282
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
ketchikan on the cheap chat thread

Hi,
There is a chat thread titled "Ketchikan on the Cheap", or something very similar. One of the posters gave a whole lot of info for several free and inexpensive things to do.

My DW and I are...
Forum: Alaska March 14th, 2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,986
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
Wow there is some great info here...

I think DW and I will be in the same boat. I'm planning on blowing the excursion budget somewhere (Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan) and will need to be on a budget for at least one of the stops.

I had...
Forum: Private Islands February 28th, 2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 21,684
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
Updated photos from Nellie's Beach

I tried to upload the .jpg's themselves, but it didn't work.
So I put them on Flickr and I hope this link works.

We got a Beach cabana on Nellie's Beach. It was great for us 6 adults.
FIL used...
Forum: Jamaica January 30th, 2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,276
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
I like that shirt

I may have to get one! Thanks for sharing
Forum: Jamaica January 18th, 2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,276
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
Yes, thanks for the picture. Guess we won't be...

Yes, thanks for the picture. Guess we won't be going there for Valentine's!
Forum: Jamaica January 17th, 2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,276
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
2nd time in Falmouth

Katy,
I'll be in Falmouth on the 14th of Feb, right behind you so leave some fun for us, okay?
I've read a lot about Falmouth both for my last cruise and this one.
It's a new port so it isn't...
Forum: Gulf Coast Departures January 5th, 2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,070
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
We used private town car

For our 2007 cruise, we flew into Bush (from Milwaukee). I don't remember the company nor cost, but I did a lot of research and this was the best option. We flew in a day early and stayed at the...
Forum: Private Islands December 4th, 2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,416
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
Cabana Boys

That's all DW talks about. All she wants is a Cabana Boy bringing her Mai Tai's. That's her idea of a vacation. :)

And now I'll be able to give her one!
Forum: Private Islands December 4th, 2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,416
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
A little info for you.

I'm booked for Feb 11 cruise and my FIL also uses a cane/wheelchair. We've booked a beach cabana for 6 adults. I contacted RCCL's SHORE ACCESS area (you can find it on their website) and this is...
Forum: Private Islands December 4th, 2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 21,684
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
Good luck

I remember reading somewhere (probably another chat thread) that they hold some of the cabanas for onboard reservation. This will be my first time to a private Island (in <10 weeks too!) so I really...
Forum: Holiday Exchange 2012 November 22nd, 2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,408
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
Family Christmas party

I have 12 brothers and sisters. And most of us get together, with however many of the nephews and nieces (and their kids) can make it.
We go out to Dad's. He lives in the country and has a nice 3...
Forum: Holiday Exchange 2012 November 22nd, 2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 26,309
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
Christmas in Connecticut

I like the original and I watch it every year.
I also like Love Actually.
I try to read A Christmas Carol every other year, or so.
And of course watch some version of it. But not the musical.
Forum: Private Islands November 20th, 2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,959
Posted By SnowBird Cruzer
Me too

I'm interested in this too.
Even though we have a cabana rented, I'd be interested in doing this too.
Going in Feb
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