is there a roll call for princess 8/29/09?

is there a roll call page i missed somewhere?

Let's get it started!!!!!

I'm going!!!

ok jeanie - here goes - starting roll call for princess 8/29/09

oesnjstar - pat & scott
cmgm1126 - carol & gene

Caribbean Princess 8/29/09 ROLL CALL

oesnjstar - pat & scott
cmgm1126 - carol & gene
becktours - Jeanie, Spencer (son) & Pat (MIL)

Caribbean Princess 8/29/09 ROLL CALL

oesnjstar - pat & scott
cmgm1126 - carol & gene
becktours - Jeanie, Spencer (son) & Pat (MIL)
Admin - Tina, Charlie (Father), Anne (Mother), Butch (Tina's Friend)

We actually started a thread thats been put here: https://cruisefreekforums.forumotion.com/caribbean-princess-7-night-canada-new-england-august-29-2009-f95/caribbean-princess-august-29-2009-roll-call-t1582-135.htm

Maybe we can combine the two?

OKAY I'LL MOVE THE ROLL CALL OVER THERE

We are there. We're just waiting for this cruise. Can't wait to buy a new coat in Canada.

Ohh, what kind of coat? I'm always looking for new shopping opportunities

Hi Princess Cruisers,

I thought I'd come over and help stir up a little excitement about our cruise to New England and Canada at the end of August. I know we're not including a pre or post cruise package with this one but, if anyone is coming in early or staying after the cruise and needs recommendations, I'm happy to help out.

Part two of my reason for stopping by is to find out what day and what time of day works best for everyone for our first live chat involving this sailing. We'll go over things like airports, getting to the ship, activities that we'll be holding on the ship (including dinner at one of the specialty restaurants) and, it will be just a lose and cause way to say hi and get to know each other a bit better. So please post in here what day of week and time of day works best for you and, we'll try to hold it during a time when the majority can make it.

Tina

well i'm on the same time zone as you tina and i work until 5:00 so after that works for me. just let me know. what restaurants are on this ship? i didn't look yet but i'm going to assume sabatini's which is awesome and the steak house which is also awesome. on the star princess the steak house had a fresh berry creme brulee that was to die for. now my friend carol and her husband come from maine and they bought coats in canada quite a few years ago and she said it was the most beautiful coat she ever had. i won't talk to her until tomorrow so i don't know where or what she is talking about. all she ever says is she can't wait to go buy a coat. ha ha.

There is a Sabatini's and after the refurb, there will be a Crown Grill instead of Sterling's.

We are in CST (1 hr. behind). Tues-Thurs work best for me, anytime after 6.. if its earlier, I could probably do it, its just my husband never knows when he's going to get off work to come get me.

Thats funny about the coat.. can't wait to hear what kind it is!

We are coming in on the 26th to explore for a few days.. would anyone be interested in meeting up for dinner the night before the cruise?

sure would meet you before the cruise.

We are California time... and I usually work until 6:00....

Thursdays are bad since I dance that night. But is there a way to post a chat when it's done for anyone that might miss it?

I'm sure we could post it so everyone can read it!

We are available any day after 6 pm and would love a chat!!!!

We are checking ideas for a pre cruise hotel now and monitoring flight prices.

Getting super excited now especially since its towards the end of January....1 month closer...WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kim and Mike

We chose the Comfort Inn Midtown to stay in. There are nicer places, but it was one of the cheapest for 4 people and has free breakfast and good ratings on TripAdvisor.

Jen - we are waiting to see which airport we end up at.... then will look for something cheap near the airport...

We are going thru LaGuardia.. it was cheaper than JFK for us and looks a bit easier to get to midtown. There were several hotels by LGA..but I'm not sure if the area around it is the best (Queens). I'm sure someone will be able to tell you which would be the best area/hotels to stay at!

I won't be ready to book airfare until after DD's wedding... funds are tied up (plus gotta pay the port/fees/taxes & tips on the cruise we just won)... A friend of ours lives in PA and is going to drive up to NY to pick us up at the airport and take us to Mahattan for dinner and then take us to our hotel (wherever that may be)... so the puzzle piece that puts this all together for us is our flights. The flights are long coming from CA so we don't have too many options for coming in early. I am hoping for LaGuardia... that is my goal anyway.

Will keep your hotel in mind when the time comes. Will you take a taxi to the port?

I think we are going to try and find a company to drive us to the port.. with 4 people plus luggage, I'm not sure a taxi would be comfortable. If anyone stays near us, we'd be willing to share a ride.

Which cruise did you win??

I won the Freeky Friday Carnival Splendor Rock the Waves cruise! Woo Hoo!

BTW way everyone! Our ship is out of dry dock and boarding the first paying customers in San Juan today!

We are off pretty soon to go celebrate DD15's birthday. Her sister is getting married next month and I didn't want her to feel like Molly Ringwald in 16 Candles! LOL

Congrats on winning, Tina!! That will be a fun cruise! Gary Hooey is awesome!

Can't wait to see reports back about how the ship looks and if they got it finished!

Thanks Jen -

I read that they didn't get it finished... they had to bus people over to the convention center for a few hours... ran out of food. They got over there in the evening and got to their rooms around 8:30, but won't leave San Juan until 6:00am.

Note to self: Do not book first cruise after a dry dock!