Christmas 2009

Hey...I've been to that waterfall! Dominca is soooooooo my favorite. It's what Hawaii probably once was before they built KFC and Wal-Marts all over it.

Oh, and the people of Dominica are so nice and friendly!

NDJollyMon wrote:

Hey...I've been to that waterfall! Dominca is soooooooo my favorite. It's what Hawaii probably once was before they built KFC and Wal-Marts all over it.

Oh, and the people of Dominica are so nice and friendly!

I can't wait. This itinerary is mind boggling.

So for those that have been on Cunard in the past, what kind of group onboard activities do you think we can do? Usually I jump into planning mode and getting the group parties going but this is a whole new ball game. I don't think a pub crawl would work for this ship.

So is there a Black/White ball onboard?

What about a group spa day?

Ladies, maybe we can make our own activities? We could have a red dress night? (Or whatever color you want to make it)

crusinmama06 wrote:

Ivanova wrote:

it'll work out I'm sure

I'll buy you the first drink after you get off of Oasis...I think after having both Nick and Ron together, you are gonna need it. My condolences.

Oh well, this will make you feel better. Look at this waterfall in Dominica...
http://www.bumpiingtours.com

HEY!! I CAN'T BELEIVE YOU ARE OVER HERE TALKING ABOUT ME BEHIND MY BACK!!! ACTUALLY I CAN!!! She's going to need sooo much more than a drink after that cruise. Don't worry I'll bring my medication with me. I'll just share it with her. <-----Nick and Ron

NDJollyMon, you need to watch out who you hang out with. Just be warned that Michele is trouble. You heard it here first...I'm just trying to help a guy out. She will get you into soo much trouble they will toss you off the boat...in Cuba (pick me up a cigar while you are there will yah, thanks). You have been warned...lol Oh hi Michele

crusinmama06 wrote:

NDJollyMon wrote:

Hey...I've been to that waterfall! Dominca is soooooooo my favorite. It's what Hawaii probably once was before they built KFC and Wal-Marts all over it.

Oh, and the people of Dominica are so nice and friendly!

I can't wait. This itinerary is mind boggling.

So for those that have been on Cunard in the past, what kind of group onboard activities do you think we can do? Usually I jump into planning mode and getting the group parties going but this is a whole new ball game. I don't think a pub crawl would work for this ship.

So is there a Black/White ball onboard?

What about a group spa day?

Ladies, maybe we can make our own activities? We could have a red dress night? (Or whatever color you want to make it)

I love the red dress night idea! I know Nina is going to love it too! And, actually... We're not planning a pub crawl but, rather a CABIN CRAWL This is going to be interesting!!

crusinmama06 wrote:

NDJollyMon wrote:

I don't think a pub crawl would work for this ship.

Oh...we'll be pub crawling...in a different manner is all!
Cabin crawling...never did that. I can't wait!

not a group spa day ... but how about a ladies night at the spa for our groups ladies?

Ok so to update the list, we have:

Cocktail Party
Dinner or Lunch at Todd English
Cocktail Party Hosted by Marina's Parents
Lunch at Todd English Hosted by Ed (TV Guy)
Book Discussion Group
Cabin Crawl
Ladies Day at the Spa
Red Dress Night

Maybe us guys can wear red ties the same night the ladies where red dresses, what do you think?

How about, scrapbooking anyone?

Jen, I have to admit I really don't know what that involves. Can you explain it to us novices?

Iceman wrote:

Ok so to update the list, we have:

Cocktail Party
Dinner or Lunch at Todd English
Cocktail Party Hosted by Marina's Parents
Lunch at Todd English Hosted by Ed (TV Guy)
Book Discussion Group
Cabin Crawl
Ladies Day at the Spa
Red Dress Night

Maybe us guys can wear red ties the same night the ladies where red dresses, what do you think?

Ed - I think the guys wearing red ties on our Red Dress Night is a GREAT idea!

can we pick a different color?

What color do you have in mind Susan?

something I might have a chance of wearing again, like blue? I just know I'd never wear a red dress again.

Blue is good - I was also thinking Green if we want to keep in a Holiday theme but, I know it's not a popular color.

Such fun activities! I'm looking forward to them!

JJ2sail wrote:

scrapbooking?

If my sister in law sees this...she'll probably book this cruise!!!!
She owns a couple scrapbooking stores!

Ivanova wrote:

something I might have a chance of wearing again, like blue? I just know I'd never wear a red dress again.

Susan, would that make you the devil with the blue dress on?

Iceman wrote:

Ok so to update the list, we have:

Cocktail Party
Dinner or Lunch at Todd English
Cocktail Party Hosted by Marina's Parents
Lunch at Todd English Hosted by Ed (TV Guy)
Book Discussion Group
Cabin Crawl
Ladies Day at the Spa
Red Dress Night

Maybe us guys can wear red ties the same night the ladies where red dresses, what do you think?

Hey you forgot the Nick, Eddie, Patrick and Andy Show!!

Is anyone interested in a Darts Tournament in the Golden Lion Pub?

Curvy Gal Cruises wrote:

Jen, I have to admit I really don't know what that involves. Can you explain it to us novices?

Marina, the easiest way to explain is to show you. We have a little scrapbooking section here on CF. I never did get any of my pages posted, but others have.

Here is a link to Tina,(luv2hula) pages on webshots. She does really nice work.

http://travel.webshots.com/album/553817542jNSEQu

I was thinking maybe we could do a little Cunard themed mini album of the cruise.

NDJollyMon wrote:

JJ2sail wrote:

scrapbooking?

If my sister in law sees this...she'll probably book this cruise!!!!
She owns a couple scrapbooking stores!

OOh! Does she teach also? Maybe she could do a class for us?

I could do a class, but I am not a professional.

Scrapbooking is really a fun way to preserve your pictures for the future, as everything we use is acid free and won't harm the pictures. If you look at old picture albums that are in those plastic sleeves, they tend to fade or turn yellow, that's from the chemicals in the plastic. And not to mention a lot of people just shove all there pictures in boxes somewhere never to be seen again. For me it's also a social thing, I like to get together with friends and scrapbook together, kind of like the sewing and quilting circles of yesteryear.

I just checked out your scrapbooking page - I think this something Leanna might be interested in doing/joining. I'll let her know!

Susan - hey whatever color works, I'm in. I figured red and green because of it being a holiday cruise. You could always wear it again to another holiday party. But whatever color we pick, we can do a group picture. Then we can all match and be color coordinated. And yes, the guys could wear the color ties/vest/dress shirt whatever.

Another onboard event that I think I'll be doing on my next cruise - slot pull in the Casino

Everyone takes a preset amount - let's say $20

We all meet at the slots. We each put $20 in our own slot and play that $20 (like on a $1 machine you would play it 20 times) - then ALL of the winnings (if there are any) are divided amoung the group. Yes, chances are we'll each lose $20 in a minute or two but it will be fun.

And I am in for a Night at the Spa.

crusinmama06 wrote:

Susan - hey whatever color works, I'm in. I figured red and green because of it being a holiday cruise. You could always wear it again to another holiday party. But whatever color we pick, we can do a group picture. Then we can all match and be color coordinated. And yes, the guys could wear the color ties/vest/dress shirt whatever.

Another onboard event that I think I'll be doing on my next cruise - slot pull in the Casino

Everyone takes a preset amount - let's say $20

We all meet at the slots. We each put $20 in our own slot and play that $20 (like on a $1 machine you would play it 20 times) - then ALL of the winnings (if there are any) are divided amoung the group. Yes, chances are we'll each lose $20 in a minute or two but it will be fun.

And I am in for a Night at the Spa.

Now who says we're going to lose?!?! I'm all for a slot pull, I live in the casino anyhow!