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Cruise Website ^ | 10/08/01 | Commonsense for Entire Cruise Committee

[VA Advogado]

CS, you guys be careful. One of the most powerful storms in history is going to be nipping on your heels.

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[spectre]

Have fun and send pictures...lots of pictures!

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[Gracey]

Don't think Iris is a problem but Jerry could if it turns North.

[VA Advogado]

Don't think Iris is a problem but Jerry could if it turns North.

Jerry Nadler? :)

[Gracey]

LOL. You're right Jerry "Hurricane" Nadler.

[VA Advogado]

Its getting ugly dowm there.

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[MinuteGal]

Smooth sailing and no bumps cruise bumps!

Bahama Mama/Leni

[Bob J]

DM, you will only need tips for when you are OFF the ship. On the ship, you may not ever pull out your wallet. All purchases are put on your shipbaord account and they charge a 15% gratuity on beverage purchases, etc. Your room steward, waiter and assistant waiter are tipped at one time on the last day. Recommended tips for them are $3.50/day for waiter and steward and $2.00/day for the asst. waiter. Other tips are at your discretion!

[Bob J]

I think they've put me on anti-sobriety duty...heheh.

[Bob J]

Satellite TV...yes. They also have on board computers but they charge by the hour, so it's usually best to just check your email and skedaddle!

BTW - Believe me, between, eating, on and off ship activities, nightly shows, seminars, etc., the agenda is pretty full, you will have to LOOK for time to get up!

[dittomom]

Aye-aye, sir!

It's just that I know the tips for the cabin steward, waiters, etc have to be paid in cash as stated in the cruise docs. I am a credit card person so I don't normally carry much cash at all. Some cruise lines have started automatically adding the tips for waiters and stewards to onboard accounts, but RCI doesn't have that implemented yet. Bahama Mama recommended putting the gratuity money aside in envelopes so its ready to give out on the last night. She also reminded me about having a buck or two per bag handled for the porters.

[diotima]

Bump. I am packing right now for the cruise because I am heading to LA first (tomorrow)....can't wait to see you!

[Gracey]

Satellite TV...yes

Thanks for the data. Just want to be sure we can keep up with events. Thanks Bob, and look forward to next week.

I see there are more than enough Californians coming. You might beat our Texas numbers. How unusual. :-)

[Commonsense]

Me either . . . and do I get a certificate for becoming JBA?

[hocndoc]

"4-5 PM Fun Freeper Activity"

Oh, good. That's after nap time. Larry and I like our naps on vacation.

Y'all will have to watch me. I'm trying to chicken out. It may take a bit of "liquid courage" just to get on the first plane.

We'll be at the Yankee Clipper Saturday nite. See y'all there.

[Bob J]

I'm pretty sure it's shipboard computers. I doubt they have "T" line to patch into. You can always hook up your lappy to your phone in your room and dial up, but I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of THAT bill...heheh.

[diotima]

Yes I will bring you your certificate for being JBA.
Oy! (practice saying that)

[Syncro]

Hay I am ready...to be there.

My flight is reeeaall late Sat.

[Cyber Liberty]

We'll be at the Clipper Sunday afternoon. Party on.

[CounterCounterCulture]

I see there are more than enough Californians coming. You might beat our Texas numbers. How unusual. :-)

Us Californians have a greater incentive to get out of California! ;)