Freeps Ahoy 3

the Free Republic Network Cruise Committee | 12/22/2003 | DoughtyOne

[MinuteGal]

Thanks for posting the pic of the Comfort Inn, D1. Looks like a very nice place with all those palm trees setting the tropical mood.

The Comfort Inn is NOT holding a block of rooms for us. The Inn caters to cruise passengers so they fill up on Fridays. Many ships will be sailing out of Port Everglades on Saturday, not only ours.

So if you want to be with freeps of a feather on Friday, phone Wanda today at 1-800-890-7583 to sign up for your room. Please don't put this off.

Leni

[MinuteGal]

AHOY !!!! THIRD CRUISE PRIZE DRAWING NEXT MONDAY!

Hurry, Hurry, Hurry!

Get your cruise reservation in to Wanda now. Your screen name then will be put into the buccaneer's hat for our third pre-cruise drawing next Monday, April 5.

The prize is a $50 gift certificate you can apply to any of your purchases on board the Zuiderdam, or apply it to your final on-board tab.

Winners of our first two drawings were Mycroft Holmes and Dalereed. They and their spouses WILL ALSO RECEIVE $50 EACH on-board credit because they signed on during the current Holland America promotion. This on-board credit promotion will end April 7 as will the special cabin/balcony upgrade promotion.

As usual, Admiral of the FReep, JimRob, will pull the name of the lucky registrant from the hat. So, hurry, hurry, hurry to sign on for this magnificent voyage to be prize-eligible for Monday's drawing.

Our lovely freeper mermaid, Wanda, is waiting for your phone call at toll-free 1-800-890-7583. She'll work with you to ensure you have a nice accomodation within your budgetary requirements.

Scroll up to the photo of one of the Zuiderdam's great cabins on FReeper Row. One of the good things about this dream cruise vacation is you don't have to make the bed, vacuum, dust or ANYTHING for a whole restful week in the tropics!

Leni

[MinuteGal]

Tropical rum punch in a coconut shell with an umbrella-and-hanging-monkey bump!

Leni

[hoosiermama]

Does that come with fresh salsa....If so, send over a couple....Bah Bah will be visiting and I need some fancy smancy refreshments.

[MinuteGal]

Salsa it is.....I'll send some over provided you can get Bah Bah to join us on the cruise, LOL!

Leni

[MinuteGal]

If you've always hoped to take that cruise of a lifetime, now's the time. We won't see these fares again for a long time. Skyrocketing fuel costs will soon be reflected in prices pertaining to travel and vacations and it may be that we won't be able to offer a reasonably-priced cruise next year. This is just the way it is.

For this FReeps Ahoy cruise aboard the beautiful Zuiderdam, our fares were locked in at December, 2003 prices. They are cast in iron for our May, 2004 voyage. By contacting Wanda you'll know exactly the cost of your week's accomodations, food and entertainment. It'll be paid for before you sail.

Anything else you spend is totally discretionary and under your control. A PERFECT week aboard ship and in the islands can be had in the $750-800 price range. Considering everything that's included, this is really a good price when broken down to per-day, thanks to our group rate.

The Holland America promotional benefits (upgrades and on-board credits) are due to expire shortly, actually a matter of days. Get your reservation in this New York minute!

Canny vacationers choose cruises because they are a great bargain compared to land-based vacations of similar length plus variety of experiences and activities.....plus they are sociable and high security, considerations that are attractive, especially to guests travelling on their own.

Wanda is standing by at toll-free 1-800-890-7583 (Pacific time, business hours) to help you select a budget-friendly getaway.

Join our sea-faring freepers, the most delightful, the most fun and the most intelligent fellow-travelers on earth (oh, oh, what did I just say?)

Leni

[MinuteGal]

Good news for water babies!

The Zuiderdam has two beautiful pools, one open-air, one with a retractable dome. I was really ecstatic to hear about the domed facility. Open-air pools on cruise ships have a tendency to be rather cold as the winds suck the sun's warmth out of them.

This freeperette loves pools, but does NOT like cold water, which is why I live in Florida, heheh. The domed pools are much more protected and they are just the right temperature.

Holland America cruises don't have many crumb-crunchers aboard. Adults rule the pools. I can envision our group around the pool on our "at sea" days, lolling on the lounges, getting gorgeous tans, talking freeptalk and jumping into the refreshing water as the spirit moves.

Not to mention the wandering deck stewards dispensing free ice-cold lemonade and iced tea....or you may prefer an icy, spicy Bloody Mary with a lemon wedge and a leafy stalk of crispy celery for stirring.

Sign on for this fantastic voyage now. Get into the swim!

LAST ONE INTO THE POOL IS A LIBERAL, neeny, neeny!

Leni

[cyn]

checking in, wanted to give ya'll a quick bump this afternoon. Hope you all have a great trip!

[DoughtyOne]

 
Left: Zuiderdam Open-Air Pool / Right: Zuiderdam Pool with Retractable Dome

[AirBorn]

Paper work filed by the "EX" this Monday;

State of New York Judicial Division,
Petition for Divorce ; reason(s) a) incompatibility,
. b) FreeRepublic Cruise.

( going to miss the closet space at the house she was awarded)

[DoughtyOne]

I'll celebrate or console as desired bud. All the best.

Been there done that. It sucks.

[MinuteGal]

Attention, all freeper cruisers who have registered so far with Wanda....the third drawing for a $50 on-board Zuiderdam gift certificate will be held tonight.

The announcement of the lucky winner will be posted around 10 PM tonight(eastern).

Winners of the two previous drawings are the Mycroft Holmes and the Dalereeds.

Good luck to all in tonight's drawing which will again feature Admiral of the FReep, JimRob, hoisting the winning screen name from the hat.

Folks, hurry up and register this week so your name will be in the hat for the next and final drawing.

Leni

[MinuteGal]

Booking through our official travel agent, Wanda, insures you will receive all the amenities accorded by the cruise line in our group package deal during the entire week of the cruise. It also includes you in the activities, prizes and dining seating arrangements planned by the cruise committee. Plus it assists in the FRN fund-raising aspect of these freeper yearly seafaring events because we are able to participate in rebate programs all cruise lines award to groups only.

Reserve today for this great getaway vacation under tropical skies. Wanda's phone number is 1-800-890-7583 (Pacific time zone).

Leni

[MinuteGal]

Admiral of the FReep JimRob is going to delve into the hat tonight to pick the lucky screen name in our cruise prize drawing. He's away from the computer for a while, so we're on hold. We'll announce the winner as soon as Jim's fingers do the pullin'.

Leni

[MinuteGal]

The Admiral has returned. We'll be posting the name of the lucky winner any moment now.

Leni

[Utah Girl]

WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THE ZUIDERDAM GIFT CERTIFICATE!

And the winner is....(drum roll).....

Hoosiermama!!!

Wow, how exciting. (I wish I were going on the cruise.)

Congrats, Hoosiermama. Don't spend it all in one place. :)

[MinuteGal]

Let me be the second to congratulate you. This means you now have to buy Mango Mai Tais for our whole group first night out.

Woo Hoo, way to go, Molly!

Leni

[Jim Robinson]

Woo hoo! Congratulations, Hoosiermama!!

[hoosiermama]

Hey there is life after the big "D"! Enjoy!

[hoosiermama]

OOOOOOOOhhhhh! AM doing a little dance here....WIsh you were going to UC! You could help me decide which little excursion to spend this on! WHOOP WHOOP!