Cyndi,

We were booked on Renaissance - all packed and ready to go. One day before we were leaving our TA called and said they went out of business! We were lucky that we hadn't left for our pre-cruise days yet.

As a result of the bankruptcy, as you can imagine, the Ren board bacame very active! When Oceania took over one of the Ren ships, the Oceania board was formed and I booked the inaugural cruise, which was to be over a year away. About 60 of us chattered away and then all met and party'ied on that cruise. Claudia and I were good pals even before the cruise. Once we got together, everyone else was in trouble! :)

I'm sorry I won't be in Cal for the 5/1 brunch. I know you'll all have a fantastic time. I'm hoping for a full report......with photo's!

Denise - thanks! Great one of you as well.

CJ