Hi everyone.

Last night was fun. We started with the block party and enjoyed that, it is a great idea. Then the Captains welcome aboard party and then dinner. The dinner was truly outstanding. The Beef Wellington and lobster were as good as I have had on RSSC. In fact I hate to admit it but I had two Beef Wellingtons and one order of lobster then they bought around a little more lobster and I just had to have one more piece. The soft shell crab and mushroom soup were also outstanding. From the LCT group we had the pleasure of the company of Olivia and Bette and Marty last night.

For those of you have met Cheutan on another trip she looked absolutely stunning last night. Not sure if anyone got a shot of her but in her red dress and diamond necklace – and new curly hairstyle - Julia Roberts move over.

We then went up to the Observation Lounge and visited with Jim and Jan their friends Bing and Carol. This is a very happy foursome and Jan is a riot.

Trivia, we got 12 but one couple got 15 – they may be a hard team to beat. Wont stop us from trying though.

Tonight we have our cocktail party and then dinner with the officers so it should be a nice evening. Picture taking of Captain Dag is bound to be happening. Ken and Olivia are at the photography lecture right now getting last minute tips for tonight and ROAR.

Internet is down we are out of range so I will post this when we get a new connection. May end up adding to this if we don’t get a connection at some point.

I just read Annes post, mine is behind the times now she must have logged on late last night and found the internet up and running.

Enjoyed our party and dinner last night this group is very congenial and everyone is getting to know each other better.

I am determined to go to bed earlier tonight it has been 1.00 am every night since I got on board. Since we hit the locks in the morning I need to wake up a little earlier.

Marc, they are not releasing the society program on board during this cruise I did ask. So it is bound to be posted by someone shore side first. Look forward to seeing all the details posted. It may end up on the web first and I am sure you will be watching to alert us if it shows up there. May be on the LCT board already I have not read any posts yet.

Ken took some great shots last night. Later on today we may try to post them here. RIght now he is at the wine tasting - he loves those so wild horses would not keep him away.

Steph and Dag send their best to everyone. It is so wonderful to see Steph as a hotel director. Well deserved promotion and I know he will be oustanding in this capacity. For those of you who may remember the Host of La Verandah, Laurence he has been promoted to F&B manager and he is excelling in his new spot. He is so good with the guests he can utilize those skills more in this position.

Suzanne, Arnold and Patrick wish you were here. So do we!!!

By the way the Voyager has the fastest internet I have ever experienced on the ships. A new system was just put in place and it really is so much better.