We continue to think about this cruise and, in fact, I have a cabin on hold and we may book during our March 24 Marner sailing. My only hesitancy is a 2009 family budget that may also include (i) Oz studying in Australia in Fall 2009 (and, of course, Paula and I would HAVE to visit him), and (ii) a possible/likely January 2010 wedding for Meredth (I would likely need a cruise AFTER that event!) -- we laugh at the thought that kids don't still affect the plans of empty nesters! Sorry, don't mean to dwell on our family's plans, but it's only something like those major events that would keep us from this FUN group.

In addition, I've asked Betty K to help me discuss this cuise with our neighborhood group saiing with us next week -- 6 Regent newbies.

More soon.


Luke