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Re: TUT - 10/03/10 Athens to Venice Roll Call #216798 09/21/10 07:16 PM
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I used points-$ combo, but am no Starwood celebrity, that's for sure. I think it must be something the "night shift" busies themselves with. Sounds like maybe they are moving in alphabetical order, as those who are saying they have not heard are toward the end of the alphabet.

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Ha! Probably, Olivia. Marc, get in gear - you are going to meet the Rudi's! Hopefully Arlene has briefed you on us.
:D

Not sure if we'll end up in the same cabin we originally booked across from you, as we're on a GTY. But it may very well be. Then...watch out!!!


Kristin

Paul Gauguin's Tere Moana-12/14
Voyager-10/08, 11/10
Navigator-05/07, 5/09, 10/11
Paul Gauguin-6/06, 12/07
Silver Shadow-12/06
Silver Whisper-11/05, 12/04
Silver Wind-4/04
Re: TUT - 10/03/10 Athens to Venice Roll Call #216800 09/22/10 05:25 AM
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We're all packed and just about ready! I guess we're the first ones out the door since we're doing B2B (Seabourn Spirit) We'll hook up with most of you on TUT on Oct. 2nd at the GB hotel/dinner.

Till then, happy traveling to all !


Marcie

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I now a lot of you have Platinum Amex, and that gives you SPG Gold level which allows you to get a room upgrade.. Also pretty sure that SPG Amex has this option as well.. We are so Jealous, would love to be with all of you.... We spent 4 days at the GB on our honeymoon back in 03 before boarding Voyager, just an amazing place and would never have to twist our arm to go back if the timing was right....... Cannot wait for all the reports to come in..

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Can't come soon enough Marcie! Have a wonderful time on the Spirit. :hug: :hug: Editing wish you and Carla were with us too


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Have a great time Marcie, see you next Saturday.

We too wish you were with us Frank, but the good news is we will see you on FUN2 which isn't too far off.


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No call for us from GB either--maybe it is the alphabetical order thing. Last time we stayed there we got an email from them before we left. It's not that it's a big deal or anything--it just makes the trip seem closer :) Waiting, waiting... Marcie, have a great time--it'll be fun to hear about how you liked Seabourn.


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Did you get the call Olivia? Still nothing here. LOL.


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:bv: Bon Voyage, Tom & Marcie! Hope you enjoy Seabourn! And I'm sure Capt. Dag will be overjoyed to see you.

See you in a little over a week!!!


Kristin

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Voyager-10/08, 11/10
Navigator-05/07, 5/09, 10/11
Paul Gauguin-6/06, 12/07
Silver Shadow-12/06
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Re: TUT - 10/03/10 Athens to Venice Roll Call #216807 09/22/10 03:03 PM
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I think Peggy is right - NO big deal - basically they were asking did want to book spa/restaurants - NO :rolleyes:


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You all get a VERY cute pin, Julie did a great job!!


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Re: TUT - 10/03/10 Athens to Venice Roll Call #216809 09/24/10 02:25 PM
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WOW!!!!! That is a beauty!!!!


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Re: TUT - 10/03/10 Athens to Venice Roll Call #216810 09/24/10 02:56 PM
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Great pin!

Ngaire, what is the final count?

Anyone need me to update the roll call?



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Love love it! Awesome pin Julie!!!


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Well I have to tell you that the final pin did not meet my expectations. It arrived yesterday.

We send that final draft in and most of the time they come out looking pretty much like we ask.

This one is too GOLD and not enough color. His beard is barely blue. You cannot read the words well TUT and the DATE they do not have that dark outline.

The interesting thing is the detail on the pin but it is not my favorite. Maybe it will grow on me.

55 people in the group.

Re: TUT - 10/03/10 Athens to Venice Roll Call #216813 09/24/10 03:11 PM
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JoAnn, yes, I got the call, same day as the others. but after the Mondaes and others before me in the alphabet. That's why I thought it was done in alphabetical order! I think it is more or less a sales call, actually!

Frank, thanks for the heads up about Plat. Amex being entitled to upgrade! I usually don't get lucky in that regard, but can always hope!

I LOVE this pin!

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Ohhhh. The picture looks so great. Well, you know Ngaire, we will all love it anyway, just for the memories it will bring.


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Ngaire, it sure beats Regents old pins, which they don't give anymore!

Re: TUT - 10/03/10 Athens to Venice Roll Call #216816 09/26/10 11:47 AM
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Ngaire, it will be my FIRST pin from an escorted cruise, so I will LOVE it no matter what!


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For those who read this post and aren't going....I read all travel posts when I am stuck at home :mecry: if there is something you'd like from a particular port and it does not require going down alleys to apt and knocking 3 times (Hong Kong) let me know


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Just got our suite assignment! :banana: We're in 941. Scored a midship D after booking H guarantee at Ngaire's advice. THANKS, NGAIRE!

(Although, we'd have gladly bunked in the belly of the ship just to get on this trip! ;) )


Kristin

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Voyager-10/08, 11/10
Navigator-05/07, 5/09, 10/11
Paul Gauguin-6/06, 12/07
Silver Shadow-12/06
Silver Whisper-11/05, 12/04
Silver Wind-4/04
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Great deal and nice location!


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Nice Kristin, very nice.


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That's awesome Kristin! Enjoy!!! Have a great trip.

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Thanks, ladies! Greg is pretty excited too.


Kristin

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Navigator-05/07, 5/09, 10/11
Paul Gauguin-6/06, 12/07
Silver Shadow-12/06
Silver Whisper-11/05, 12/04
Silver Wind-4/04
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Fantastic, Kristin! See you soon.


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Yea, we also were GTY cat. H and we were just assigned to 940.
Kristin, looks like you are across the hall.

Now, I am ready to go.

See everyone Saturday night or Sunday


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:app: Yay! We're across the hall from the Halls! :D

Looking forward to getting to know you and Russ better, Susan!


Kristin

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Voyager-10/08, 11/10
Navigator-05/07, 5/09, 10/11
Paul Gauguin-6/06, 12/07
Silver Shadow-12/06
Silver Whisper-11/05, 12/04
Silver Wind-4/04
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Congrats Kristin and Susan! Getting your suite assignments ramps up the excitement even more -- if that's possible!

I am so so ready ....


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Come on Kristin and Priscilla -

Cheerleading time, get those pom poms waving. :ch: :ch: :ch: It is finally here, well minus a few days.


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Cocktail party and hosted tables will be on October 6th - RHODES we sail at 5.00 pm so that should work out fine.

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Sounds great Ngaire - looking forward to the whole thing. Especially after yesterday.

But, Frank called UA today and upgraded us to First Class with miles, which may actually when all is said and done make it worth it! 777 triple class plane with the "suite seats". I might actually sleep for a couple of hours. :eek:


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Sweet seats, JoAnn! :D

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Arriving Athens oct 1 Staying at the Marriott. See everyone for dinner on the 2nd. Can't wait. Any one else at the Marriiott ? Steve and Kathy

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Believe webcam links were set up for TUT and i have a wannabe stalker who wants to follow us.

Anyone know where I can locate it?

Thanks! Ray

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Ray, you can find the message with the webcam list here.


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JoAnn, talk about turning lemons into lemonade! Congrats on your air. And okay, I'll get back to my cheerleading duties:
:ch: :ch: :ch: :ch: :ch:

Question for someone whose brain is working better than mine -- Is the $400 cash you can get onboard the limit for the entire cruise? Or is it the limit for a single advance? As I'm trying to figure out how much cash to take, I am having a brain block on this detail.


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Karen:

I got the webcam info. Thanks! Penny is sending it to a friend and I'm putting the sites on my blog.


Cheers! Ray

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Priscilla:

The last 2 cruises we took we were limited to $800 with no fee (I guess $400 each?) . If we wanted more, they would have provided it for a fee (but I never asked how much the fee would be).


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Re: TUT - 10/03/10 Athens to Venice Roll Call #216837 09/28/10 12:34 PM
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Thanks much, Cindy! I couldn't remember how the cash advance system worked, but I had $400 rattling around in my head. Good to know it is per person.


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