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Geneslamp
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Posted: Wed Jun 18th, 2008 02:32 pm | 1st Post |
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Hello everyone, just wanted to intro myself. Been a member of the "dark side" as you all call it for a few years. Fianlly found this site after a good google that is. I'm VoyageVirgin from the CC site and was looking for a less, controlling site, shall we say. They actually locked out the FAQ for NCL yesterday, and if you want something posted in it you have to request permission and approval from Laura S. WTF?
Recognize a few names here, guess I should have used by old avatar from there to sign up - but I'm a mindless gal some days. Happy to see Shoreguy is still posting - always ejoyed his input. See you around the boards. 
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shoreguy
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Posted: Wed Jun 18th, 2008 03:06 pm | 2nd Post |
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Welcome
I think you will find the freedom you are looking for. It has a price. We are treated like adults and asked to act like adults. It seems to be working for those that elect to stay around.
I have been here since the first weeks of the site but for the most part here only as shoreguy since I was banned on the darkside along with perhaps 40 others in July/Aug of last year.
Post away
____________________ “I'd rather die while I'm living then live while I'm dead.” Jimmy Buffett
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Posted: Wed Jun 18th, 2008 03:48 pm | 3rd Post |
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Welcome aboard! 
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Geneslamp
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Posted: Wed Jun 18th, 2008 03:56 pm | 4th Post |
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Hi Jim - Very happy to see you here. Certainly miss you input on the other side.
I don't know how I can post without the restrictions, but I'm ready to try. 
Seems like a good bunch here. I see you're heading for the Jade - we did the TA earlier this year 2/29 - you'll love the Courtyard area. So peaceful up there. Ruth Haggar will probably be happy to see you again. She still talks about her slide and bump in the bowling alley. Butlers are Henry & Ramadan - good guys. Found our old butler "Jay" on the 11th deck, so anyone getting him is going to be very happy. We loved the ship along with most of the crew. So nice. But then, you've been on the Pride of Hawaii, if I remember correctly, so the only "new" thing will be the casino, plus all the F2 improvements. Enjoy your cruise. If you have time, let me know if they have the Latitudes pins yet. Still waiting for ours.
Happy sailing
M
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Spirit 2/07
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Geneslamp
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Posted: Wed Jun 18th, 2008 04:03 pm | 5th Post |
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Thank you - Happy to be here. Still trying to get the hang of the boards - and love all the emoticons. 
____________________ Jade 2/08
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Posted: Wed Jun 18th, 2008 06:44 pm | 6th Post |
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| Welcome to the adult world of cruise boards! We actually get treated with respect here. I rarely post on the DS anymore, this place is so much more fun AND informative. Great mods too.
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Posted: Wed Jun 18th, 2008 07:55 pm | 7th Post |
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Welcome to our little spot on the web! Thanks for taking the time to post!
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shoreguy
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Posted: Wed Jun 18th, 2008 08:01 pm | 8th Post |
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Geneslamp wrote: Thank you - Happy to be here. Still trying to get the hang of the boards - and love all the emoticons. 
Best way to find your way around. Save this link as a favorite. It will take you to the recent posts on all the boards.
http://cruisetraveltalk.com/recent.html
____________________ “I'd rather die while I'm living then live while I'm dead.” Jimmy Buffett
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Posted: Wed Jun 18th, 2008 09:20 pm | 9th Post |
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Welcome to CTT! We're glad you found us!
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luvs2cruze2
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Posted: Wed Jun 18th, 2008 09:24 pm | 10th Post |
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Welcome!
Wow! I didn't know that they locked up the FAQ for NCL. Why?
I am on CC too..and this seems a much user friendly site.
I just joined today. 
Last edited on Wed Jun 18th, 2008 09:24 pm by luvs2cruze2
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2007 - CARNIVAL FREEDOM - Eastern Europe; 2006 - COSTA MEDITERRANEA - Caribbean; 2005 - GOLDEN PRINCESS - Northern Europe; 2004 - DIAMOND PRINCESS - Mexican
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Posted: Wed Jun 18th, 2008 09:49 pm | 11th Post |
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luvs2cruze2 wrote: Welcome!
Wow! I didn't know that they locked up the FAQ for NCL. Why?
I am on CC too..and this seems a much user friendly site.
I just joined today. 
I noticed that the RCCL FAQ thread was locked too. They were probably becoming threads where everything would get posted rather than just FAQ.
Welcome to both of you!
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Posted: Wed Jun 18th, 2008 09:56 pm | 12th Post |
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Indeed, welcome to another new member. Enjoy!
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Posted: Wed Jun 18th, 2008 09:56 pm | 13th Post |
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Welcome to CTT! 
Look around a bit and then join in the fun! We're a friendly bunch of cruisers & we love to chat! We like newbies and look forward to getting to know you!
Feel free to post any information/tips/suggestions that you may have from previous cruises or tours. Post a cruise review or even start a roll-call!
You are welcome to post in any forum you want to. If you click on the "recent" tab on the homepage, that will show you all the new posts in all our forums.

____________________ 32 previous cruises..
Next up: Last Atlantic crossing on QE 2 10-08/Celebrity Solstice 1-09/Jewel of the Seas 3/09
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luvz2cruz
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Posted: Wed Jun 18th, 2008 11:34 pm | 14th Post |
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| Welcome. I too am new here. Don't have much to say yet since I do not have a cruise planned for the near future. The information tho is very helpful.
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 12:14 am | 15th Post |
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Welcome aboard! We're glad you decided to join us. Please look around and if you have any questions, ask away!
____________________ Deb - Research, research, research!
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luvs2cruze2
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 12:20 am | 16th Post |
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Thanks for the welcome....I am still trying to familiarize myself with your board..
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 12:28 am | 17th Post |
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I've been a member of the dark side since 2001. When we started this board a couple of years ago, we were trying to make it something different. Not necessarily a big board, but one with more freedom. 
____________________ Deb - Research, research, research!
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luvs2cruze2
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 12:36 am | 18th Post |
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Great job! It's very user friendly!! 
I already see the difference between this and CC...LOL
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 12:41 am | 19th Post |
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You'll notice we have an off topic section. That's where a lot of us hang out and get to know each other while talking about anything. Feel free to join in anywhere. 
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 01:07 am | 20th Post |
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| You have done a great job with this board. I am really enjoying it. So much useful information. Thank you.
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 01:09 am | 21st Post |
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luvz2cruz wrote: You have done a great job with this board. I am really enjoying it. So much useful information. Thank you.
Thanks!
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 01:59 am | 22nd Post |
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As Deb said, we are a smaller board and could use help building up some of our forums!
We don't have has many posters and as much information as the bigger boards, but we are not trying to compete with those mega- boards.
We offer freedom of speech here, & we offer a place to post open & honest reviews. Our Mods here are not the "Big Brother" type that you see on most big boards.
We do have a feeling of "community" here and we care about our members. We love to meet new folks, so please join in any thread and I think you'll find that we are a friendly and welcoming bunch!
____________________ 32 previous cruises..
Next up: Last Atlantic crossing on QE 2 10-08/Celebrity Solstice 1-09/Jewel of the Seas 3/09
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 03:13 am | 23rd Post |
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I am kind of lost. Where do I find the information about Ports, Hotels, Excursions...etc.?
This really is a cool board. No...it may not be C.C. but there is no room for two. CC is definitely targeted at those who have cruises planned or booked in the near future.
As far as I can see, this board is a little more "social" and not necessarily for someone who is booked on a cruise in the next month or so. 
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NCL JADE - August 23, 2008 - Southampton to Barcelona
2007 - CARNIVAL FREEDOM - Eastern Europe; 2006 - COSTA MEDITERRANEA - Caribbean; 2005 - GOLDEN PRINCESS - Northern Europe; 2004 - DIAMOND PRINCESS - Mexican
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 11:41 am | 24th Post |
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luvs2cruze2 wrote: I am kind of lost. Where do I find the information about Ports, Hotels, Excursions...etc.?
This really is a cool board. No...it may not be C.C. but there is no room for two. CC is definitely targeted at those who have cruises planned or booked in the near future.
As far as I can see, this board is a little more "social" and not necessarily for someone who is booked on a cruise in the next month or so. 
Look here... http://cruisetraveltalk.com/category2/
This section is not one of our strongest...so if you have anything to add please do so!
We are more "social" and many of us have met others and get together for non-cruise occasions too! Some that travel for work or personal reasons sometimes meet other CTT members as they travel around.
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Posted: Thu Jun 19th, 2008 12:20 pm | 25th Post |
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Hi there! Welcome to CTT! Like the others have said, jump in anywhere! Feel free to start threads on any forum that you want to..........we have lots of forums we could use some help with.
http://cruisetraveltalk.com/forum38/
http://cruisetraveltalk.com/forum11/
http://cruisetraveltalk.com/forum40/
We also have a Good Morning thread, a Cocktail thread, a pet thread for all our pet lovers and a book thread for discussing books.
Join us anywhere!
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