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Two Passengers Plunge from Two Carnival Ships plunged into the water this weekend. Both were recovered, though one lived and the other died. According to news reports, the scenarios are as follows: A 28-year-old Maryland man who was a passenger on Carnival Liberty, had, according the Associated Press -- which was quoting the Coast Guard -- "possibly jumped overboard." Scott Durrin of Rockville was rescued after his 11:35 p.m. leap; he'd fallen some 36 feet into the water off the coast of Florida's Boca Raton. Durrin's folly -- the Coast Guard observed he "appeared to have been intoxicated" -- resulted in a one-hour stay in the Atlantic; crew threw life rings and life jackets down to him until he could be located by the Coast Guard. Durrin is now in a shore side medical facility where's undergoing further evaluation and treatment. Carnival Liberty had just departed Sunday from Ft. Lauderdale for a six night Western Carribbean cruise. While sailing through the Gulf of Mexico on Carnival Ecstasy, an 18-year-old man -- whose identity has not been released -- apparently jumped overboard at around 7:30 a.m. He was recovered by crewmembers a half hour later and brought back onboard, but did not survive. [/size]

Chuck here is a pic of your balcony on the Triumph

Have a great time Pete.

215 days to go ... Wahoo.....

Wahoo ![/size] More like your gonna have to put up with us..... LOL This is going to be such a GREAT time......

Good Question...lol did you talk Greg into it ? Is he convinced ?

Shebert, Since it is so close to the sail date, I would keep an eye on Carnivals site, to see if any balconies open up. All Travel agencies would have had to turn any inventory in by now. So the chance of getting one is strictly through the cruiseline itself. Good Luck my fingers will be crossed for you... Oh and call your TA and tell he/she to keep an eye open for a balcony for you as well, and remind them that you are celebrating 10yrs of marriage...

Or if anyone has any suggestions... Shoot away ....

Welcome Joey and David Cheryl I hope you and Greg will join us.

ROTFLMAO...

I love this countdown

I pretty much heard the same thing, definately will keep EARS and EYES open !!!

ROTFLMAO...

Seriously, I am ..... I emailed Frank instead of McKinley's Principal about repairs to the playground, Frank demanded a first class ticket to and to be fed in order to comply with my demands... LOL....

Your TA is incompetant, when it comes to emailing..lol

I loved her last question and answer....

Full-time cruiser sails the seas like a queen (USA Today) There are people who cruise a little and people who cruise a lot. And then there's Lorraine Artz, 80, of Beverly Hills, Calif. The former dancer has spent nearly all of the past two decades at sea. A growing legend in the cruise world, Artz sails so often on Princess Cruises at least 10 months a year that the line just named her godmother of the new Royal Princess (which is fitting, as she recently moved onto it full time). USA TODAY's Gene Sloan spoke to Artz by phone during a port call in Israel. Q: I'm told you hold the record for days at sea. How many is it? A: As of today, I think it's 4,120. But I don't have my little book with me. Q: And this all began when? A: In the early '70s on a ship called the Spirit of London. At the time, I didn't know about cruising. We got on the ship in Los Angeles, and it was a little tiny cabin. It certainly was not comfortable. I just hung my clothes in the shower; that's how small it was. But after that first night on board, my husband and I said to each other, "We'll never travel any other way again." FIND MORE STORIES IN: Beverly Hills | Royal | Princess | Gene Sloan | Princess Cruises Q: What hooked you? A: It was so easy. On a cruise ship, everything is done for you. You have a room that is spotlessly clean. There is a room steward that takes care of your every need. There are shows, gambling, magnificent food. We'd done a lot of land travel before this, and it's hard work to land travel! Q: Still, 4,120 days. That's the equivalent of more than 11 years. Doesn't it get boring? A: I've got a standard answer for that, which is the smart-ass answer: Only boring people get bored. Let me give you a little scenario of a day onboard. (After some time ashore) you return to the ship and get ready for the evening. You go down to one of the many bars, and you have a drink. You spend an hour relaxing with friends, and most of my friends, of course, are crewmembers. (Then) you go into a beautiful dining room with a menu that any fine restaurant would be pleased to present, and when dinner is finished you have options. You either go to a movie or a production show or a comedian or a magic show. And then you go to sleep in a comfortable bed, and you wake up the next morning, open your drapes and you're in another country. How anyone can be bored on a cruise ship, I don't know. Q: Is part of the allure seeing lots of places? A: It is, and it isn't. I like to see (different) countries. But for me, the best part is the life aboard. I came back to sea about a month after my husband died (five years ago), and from the moment I boarded, it was like I had this enormous family that cared what was happening with me. I didn't realize it at first, but (members of the crew) were taking intervals not leaving me alone. Q: How many countries have you visited? A: You know, I've never counted. But I've been pretty much around the world — India, China, Vietnam, Thailand, England, Scandinavia, Russia. Q: Even suites on ships aren't that big. How do you manage? A: Doesn't seem to bother me. I'm very comfortable. That's why I sold my house. I didn't feel like I needed it. Remember, you've got a whole ship there. You're not confined to your room in any way. Q: And what happens when you leave the ship? A: I keep the cabin all year, even when I'm not here, so I don't have to pack and unpack. Q: I've got to ask: Do you ever get seasick? A: Never (laughing). I grew up in the U.K., and I used to go fishing with my father in the Irish Sea. Do you know how rough that is? Q: What's your favorite place to cruise? A: I'd say Chile. The fiords are magnificent. I've been in Norwegian fiords and Alaskan fiords, and they don't compare to Chile's. Q: Least favorite? A: The Caribbean. Forty years ago, the Caribbean was wonderful. But now you go into a Caribbean port and there are seven ships a day there, it's crowded and (the locals) stand there with their hands out. Q: How much longer do you expect to keep this up? A: Until I die (laughter). I'd like to be buried at sea, but they don't allow it! When my husband died, this is what I put on his tombstone: "If you don't mind. I'd rather be cruising." And I've also ordered my own, and do you know what that says? "Me, too."

T-shirts Lanyards Jello Shots Door Decorations Suitcase big enough to smuggle a Smoo hangover remedy imodium AD (goes with hangover meds...lol) liquor ~ especially Bailey's for your morning coffee on the balcony Sun Glasses...Dark Ones... Electric Hot Pot (to make more jello shots) the ships drink stations have hot water for this Crowns for Troublemaker King and Queen Bet tally Sheet quarters

218 days to go, this is really starting to fly by....

Vicky it is on the rise here in Canada too...

Thanks for the Tip Helen....

Norwegian Cruise Lines America confirmed Wednesday that an employee on one of its Hawaii cruise ships was diagnosed with tuberculosis last month. KITV has learned that the state health department is asking NCL to increase its TB testing for employees. NCL America operates three cruise ships that travel among the Hawaiian Islands. The cruise line said it received confirmation from the state health department that one of its "former crew members" on the Pride of America was diagnosed with tuberculosis. NCL said the crew member left the ship on May 22. It's unclear whether the cruise employee who got TB on the "Pride of America" worked directly with passengers or whether he worked in the engineering areas of the ship, away from customers, officials said. In a statement, NCL said, "Anyone who was designated as a potential contact is being appropriately screened, and there is no imminent risk to the public." The cruise line said it continues to "work closely with the state and federal health officials to ensure the health and safety of all its guests and crew members." A state health department spokeswoman said state disease experts want NCL to re-evaluate its screening process. The cruise line already tests some of its employees for TB when they're hired, but state health officials said they want them to be re-tested more frequently than they are now. An NCL spokeswoman did not immediately comment on which of its cruise line employees it tests for TB, but state officials have said repeat testing is important because the disease can take months and years before showing symptoms. A state health department spokeswoman said none of the three NCL employees diagnosed with tuberculosis had the extremely drug-resistant strain of TB that infected a lawyer in Georgia a few months ago, making national headlines.

And with that, they may decide it is needed and guess what ? nobody ends up having one.... Look at the bright side American passports are valid for 10 yrs, in Canada they are valid for 5..... American's get thier moneis worth ....lol

List of who's going Lisa & Hubby ( canadian cruiser ) Chuck & wife ( chcucksta63 ) Vicky & hubby ( smoo ) Bill & wife ( mickey ) Linda & hubby ( wildewoman ) Donna & hubby ( Donnask8pro ) and a few others who are not on the boards....

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