| Alma and Glynn | | Cruise critic username: | emmajo | | From: | Ontario Canada | | Pre cruise: | Camping for a few nights Pontchartrain NO | | Post cruise: | 3 nights hotel in San Francisco | | Excursions: | Still undecided. | | Number of cruises: | 2 | | Age: | 62, 63 | | Email: | [click to send email] | | About: | We are both retired teachers, Glynn from high school building construction and architectural drafting, Alma from elementary JK-6 with a focus on Special Education.
Most winters, we escape from the frigid climate of Ontario and spend several months in sunny Florida.
Our main interests now include: Family time with 3 kids and 7 (so far) grandkids.
Travelling and exploring. Oceans, lakes, rivers...bodies of water for boating, swimming, fishing, viewing.
Walking and hiking.
Cottaging at our Muskoka cabin...now in the summer only...we are over snowmobiling (at least one of us is!) ATVing (just as much fun and warmer!).
Music and dancing.
Enjoying retirement! |
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| Annette and Peter | | Cruise critic username: | Angelique M | | From: | Mapleton Queensland Australia | | Cabin: | 9108 | | Pre cruise: | Arriving New Orleans on Thursday April 17. 3 nights at Embassy Suites | | Post cruise: | Flying home from Los Angeles after a coastal tour from San Francisco after we disembark on May 5 | | Excursions: | None planned yet but open to suggestions | | Number of cruises: | 7 | | Age: | Annette - 68 & Peter 76 | | Email: | [click to send email] | | About: | Prior to retirement, Annette was a midwife and Peter was an Auctioneer and Valuer.
We retired to the warmth of Queensland in 2002 having lived in Canberra for 28 years.
We love to travel and as we get older cruising seems to be the way to go. |
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| Bill and Shari | | Cruise critic username: | maxwell cat | | From: | North Richland Hills, Texas | | Cabin: | 8034 | | Pre cruise: | Arriving in New Orleans on April 19, 2014. We are booked to stay overnight at the Embassy Suites, Convention Center. | | Post cruise: | Return home from LA | | Excursions: | Cartagena: tour the city with Dora de Zubiria; Puntarenas: visit 3 small towns and some crocs with Gio Tours; Puerto Chiapas: NCL mangrove and nature exploration; Huatulco: NCL city tour and scenic drive; Puerto Vallarta: take a private van to the Malecon and then eat at Barcelona Tapas; Cabo San Lucas: join Captain Bob on his 52' sloop for a day sail. | | Number of cruises: | 6 | | Age: | 76, 68 | | Email: | [click to send email] | | About: | Shari was born in Iowa and grew up in Colorado. She is retired from Coldwell Banker where she handled the accounting for the Dallas-Fort Worth division. She likes painting, sewing, reading, grandchildren, cats, travel and interior decorating but not necessarily in that order. Bill grew up around Chicago, Illinois and is a retired pipefitter. His interests include landscaping, travel, swimming, grandchildren, social networking, spoiling Shari and much more. We have two cats, Sophie, a Siamese and Emma, a black mixed breed. |
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| Charles and Nancy | | Cruise critic username: | teefleur | | From: | Gonzales, LA | | Cabin: | 9110 | | Pre cruise: | Arriving at terminal from home | | Number of cruises: | several | | Age: | 71 Nancy, 80 Charles | | Email: | [click to send email] |
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| Gary and Sandy | | Cruise critic username: | rglcruise, sklcruise | | From: | Richardson, Texas | | Cabin: | 8028 | | Pre cruise: | Arriving New Orleans on Friday, April 18, 2014. We are booked at The House of the Rising Sun B&B | | Post cruise: | Flying home from LA | | Excursions: | Cartagena, tour with Dora de Zubiria; Puntarenas, tour with Gio Tours visiting 3 small towns and seeing the crocs; Puerto Chiapas, NCL Mangrove and Exploration; Huatulco, NCL City tour and Scenic Drive; Puerto Vallarta, private van going to Malecon and then eating lunch at Barcelona Tapas; Cabo San Lucas, sailing with Captain Bob aboard his 52' sloop | | Number of cruises: | 6 | | Age: | 63 and 64 | | Email: | [click to send email] | | Homepage: | http://www.rglhome.com | | About: | Gary, rglcruise, is a native Texan. He is retired from Southern Methodist University where he was the Senior Director of Engineering Computer Operations, now Emeritus. Likes and hobbies include computers, computer automation, A/V technology, photography, videography, security, travel, Dallas Cowboys, reading SF/Fantasy, grandchildren, woodworking, writing and probably more. Sandy, sklcruise, was brought up in Watkins Glenn, New York and has been living in Texas for the past 24 years. She is retired from Cigna Disability Insurance. her likes and hobbies include knitting, reading, dogs, cooking, social networking, grandchildren and more. We have three animals, Benjamin, an Australian Sheppard, Ambrosia, a mixed breed cat and Sabine a Caique (bird). |
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| Jerry and Glynnelle | | Cruise critic username: | True Texan | | From: | Katy, Texas | | Cabin: | 11578 | | Pre cruise: | 1 day early | | Post cruise: | undecided | | Excursions: | undecided | | Number of cruises: | 9 | | Age: | 67 & 64 | | Email: | [click to send email] | | About: | Jerry is retired (Cameron) and I am still working (Technip Engineering) but plan on retiring in Dec. We met at NE High School in Okla. City but have lived in the Houston area since 1969. Our son and his wife live in Phoenix and our daughter, her husband and our 2 grandkids live about 1 minute from us. We spend our time at high school football games and volleyball games (grandkids). I spend a lot of time at the nursing home with my 93 year old mother. |
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| John and Corliss | | Cruise critic username: | Nana2856 | | From: | From Baton Rouge, La, living in Wichita, Ks for awhile | | Cabin: | 11112 | | Pre cruise: | April 19 and staying at Hilton Riverside | | Post cruise: | May5.... Cruise ship to airport | | Number of cruises: | 3 | | Age: | 65 and 58 | | Email: | [click to send email] | | About: | John is looking foward to retirement. He loves to golf in his spare time (which is every weekend weather permitting )
Corliss is a retired operating room RN.. I enjoy arts and crafts. We enjoy traveling and are looking foward to this cruise |
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| John and Karen | | Cruise critic username: | thestokes | | From: | Roseville, CA | | Cabin: | 9660 | | Pre cruise: | Arriving in New Orleans on 4/10 then taking 4/13 Jewel cruise | | Post cruise: | 1.5 hour drive home from SF | | Excursions: | Cartegena-tour with Dora and CC group; Huatulco--coffee plantation tour with CC group; Puerto Vallarta--Vallarta Food Tour; Cabo--explore on own; San Diego--meet up with family who live there | | Number of cruises: | 9 | | Age: | mid 50s | | Email: | [click to send email] | | About: | Karen--yoga/pilates, travel (of course), dance, current events, movies. |
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| Karen & Lynn | | Cruise critic username: | Kazaussie | | From: | Canberra, Australia | | Cabin: | 8032 | | Pre cruise: | Head to New York on Sunday 6th, then New Orleans - mostly for the French Quarter Festival 10-16 April, a couple of days in Washington, before returning to NOLA on 19th. Staying at the Ambassador Suites and will be there for the pre-cruise get together. | | Post cruise: | Leave the US on 7 May. Two nights in San Francisco immediately after the cruise. Staying at the Tuscan | | Excursions: | Still planning | | Number of cruises: | 1 (in my early 20's) | | Age: | mid 50s | | Email: | [click to send email] | | About: | We both currently work for the Australian Government after having run our own business for more than 20 years. We enjoy travelling and have seen most of South East Asia as well as a fair chunk of Australia. We tend to travel independently rather than join organised tours. When at home our two golden cocker spaniels keep us amused and we spend a lot of time with my large family. |
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| KAREN AND PHIL | | Cruise critic username: | KKBPLB | | From: | KINGWOOD TX | | Cabin: | 8134 | | Pre cruise: | 4/19 WYNDHAM RIVERFRONT | | Post cruise: | 5/4 HILTON SA DIEGO BAYFRONT | | Excursions: | NONE YET? IDEAS? | | Number of cruises: | 5 | | Age: | YOUNG 60'S | | Email: | [click to send email] | | Homepage: | http://WWW.HOUSTON.USANA.COM | | About: | MARRIED 44 YEARS! 7 GRANDKIDS 3 DAUGHTERS 3 SON IN LAWS, LOTS OF FRIENDS! LOL PHIL, RETIRED EXXONMOBIL, IS A MARATHON RUNNER FOR 25 YEARS AND AVID ATHLETIC CLUB MEMBER, KAREN...WATER AEROBICS, WALKING, ZUMBA, COOKING YUM! ART AND HISTORY LOVER. ALSO A FOOD EDITOR FOR THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER AND A HEALTH CONSULTANT FOR CELLULAR NUTRITION. WE BOTH LOVE TRAVEL AND HAVE A BEACH HOUSE ON HILTON HEAD ISLE SC WHERE WE GO SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR |
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| Karen and Phil | | Cruise critic username: | kkbplb | | From: | Kingwood Texas | | Cabin: | 8134 | | Pre cruise: | April 19, 2014 Wyndham Riverfront | | Post cruise: | May 4, 2014 Hilton San Diego Bayfront | | Excursions: | Cartagena, Columbia tour with Dora De Zubiria, Huatulco, Tequila Mezacal Tasting and Shopping, Puerta Vallarta, Downtown Malecon with Private Driver/Guide ( Gary and Sany Hosts), Cabo San Lucas, Lands End Boat and Senic Stop | | Number of cruises: | 4 | | Age: | 63 celebrating on board | | Email: | [click to send email] | | Homepage: | http://WWW.HOUSTON.USANA.COM | | About: | Phil retired ExxonMobil in 2009. He is an avid runner, weight lifter and cardio junkie, a few races he has run are Pikes Peak marathon a few times, a race in Puerto Vallarta, several 50 mile marathons, a few trail run marathons, the Rock and Roll marathon and the houston marathon 21 times and several others. Karen is the Food Editor for The Tribune Newspapers also a Cellular Nutrition Consultant for USANA Health Sciences. She is an avid dog lover and supports several groups.We have 2 King Charles Cavaliers Roxie and Zoe, 3 daughters, and 7 grandkids all live in Texas. We have been in the gulf coast since 1978 but were born and raised in Ohio. ALso have a beach house on Hilton Head Island Sc and live there part time see www.HiltonHeadCabanas.com (Sisters by the Shore is our place)
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| Margaret | | Cruise critic username: | Relic2 | | From: | Quincy , IL | | Pre cruise: | 4/19/2014. Staying at Fairfield Inn, Kenner, LA | | Post cruise: | 5/5/2014. Flying home | | Number of cruises: | 22 | | Age: | 66, 75, maybe 64 | | Email: | [click to send email] | | About: | Grandchildren, throwing pottery, swimming, cruising, collecting military antiques, reading, writing, ebay, pistol shooting, cats, cars, sports. |
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| Mary & Ken | | Cruise critic username: | marelind | | From: | Arcadia, CA | | Cabin: | 14512 | | Pre cruise: | Good Friday, 4/18 - not sure where we will stay yet | | Post cruise: | Disembark and we are home in 45 minutes! | | Excursions: | None yet. | | Number of cruises: | 10 | | Age: | Mary is 60 and Ken is 61 | | Email: | [click to send email] | | About: | Mary is a former elementary school teacher who spends a lot of time on the computer for work and play. When she has time she likes scrapbooking, and is currently needlepointing a Christmas stocking for her grandson.
Ken has been retired since 1995. He watches ESPN, especially about the NFL. We call him a "salsa farmer" because he raises tomatoes, chili peppers and cilantro. Ken also listens to music, mostly blues and rock. |
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| Mike and Pat | | Cruise critic username: | Grampy | | From: | San Clemente,CA | | Number of cruises: | 50 | | Age: | 67-67 | | Email: | [click to send email] |
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| Patricia Mitchell and Harry Davis | | From: | Spring, Tx and Kingsland, Tx | | Cabin: | 9515 | | Pre cruise: | 4-19 Springhill suites | | Post cruise: | 5-3 | | Excursions: | none planned | | Email: | [click to send email] | | About: | Patricia- I am a Dental Hygienist and a Massage Therapist. I like to fish, movies, play cards and ride horses.
Harry- My dad is retired. Likes nature, playing card games and fishing. |
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| Richard & Casey | | Cruise critic username: | Ramsfan1234, Kcfoxy | | From: | Stockton, CA | | Cabin: | 8100 | | Pre cruise: | 4/18 2 nights at Hampton Inn, Downtown/FQ, Brother's Chicken just 1 block away, plus super great 'bargain' lunch at K-Paul's on Saturday...bucket list: pralines and beignets. | | Post cruise: | Disembark in San Diego, rental car to Marina Del Rey/Los Angeles area with 4 night stay before flying back into SMF. Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, plus a number of fine eateries in Richard's childhood stomping grounds. | | Excursions: | Dolphin Encounter, Puerto Vallarta, 2 Hour Deluxe Cruise then lunch Mis Suenos at the Marina, Cabo. Special AC Tour with Kit/Mare | | Number of cruises: | 6, 4 with NCL | | Age: | 63 and 55 | | Email: | [click to send email] | | About: | Richard from Whittier, CA. Former cook/cateter, truck driver. NFL, sports, St. Louis Rams, LA Dodgers and Kings. Siberian Huskies and Malamutes. Enjoy growing peaches, tangerines, oranges, lemons, key limes, avocadoes, heirloom tomatoes, lavender, rosemary and thyme.
Casey, 34 years Registered Nurse from Stockton,CA.
Tiny, hobby B&B business making homemade soaps, lotions and creams. Design log home floorplans in my spare time and hope to own one in the mountains someday. Cruising, reading, writing, (over 900 articles on epinions.com under same handle; short story published on Amazon.com), cooking. Mom to 4 furbabies. |
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| Ron & Linda | | Cruise critic username: | CandyDane | | From: | Minden, Nevada | | Cabin: | 10004 | | Pre cruise: | Arriving Saturday, April 19, and staying 1 night at the Embassy Suites. | | Post cruise: | Debarking Saturday, May 3, and flying home to Nevada. | | Number of cruises: | 20 | | Age: | Ron is 78 and Linda is 70 | | Email: | [click to send email] | | Homepage: | http://www.lindac7.info/Minden/Minden.html | | About: | We retired about 25 years ago and moved from So. California to Oregon. We moved to Minden (near Carson City) in Nevada in July 2013 to be closer to our daughter and her husband, who own a home in Lake Tahoe.
We raised, showed, and (Linda) judged Pygmy Goats for 20+ years. Over the years we've also shown Arabian horses, Boston Terriers, Doberman Pinchers, Great Danes, and our current Pug who's name is Paris.
We love cruising and traveling to other countries.
We are members of the Lake Tahoe Corvette Club and enjoy the many club activities. Our first Corvette was a 1998 C5 Flame Red Coupe and our current Corvette is a 2005 C6 Metallic Red Coupe. |
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| Sandy and Bill | | Cruise critic username: | SandyIsRetired | | From: | Orotina, Costa Rica | | Cabin: | 8590 | | Pre cruise: | A few nights prior to our sailing date of 4/13. Haven't made a decision on where to stay yet. | | Post cruise: | Haven't made a decision yet. | | Excursions: | None yet. | | Number of cruises: | By cruise time, we will have had eight. | | Age: | 72 & 71 | | Email: | [click to send email] | | About: | Sandy: COMPUTER TIME, travel, teaching ESL, watching golf and tennis matches, RVing
Bill: ART, computers, travel, watching golf and tennis matches, RVing |
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| Sheri | | Cruise critic username: | zootnarf | | From: | Culver City, CA | | Cabin: | 11618 | | Pre cruise: | Two nights pre-cruise at the Embassy Suites | | Post cruise: | Rent a mini-van for 6 of us in San Diego and drive home to Los Angeles | | Excursions: | New Orleans: Segway City Tour, Cartagena: Private City Tour with Guide, Huatulco: 7 Bays Jet Ski Tour, Puerto Vallarta: ATV Coast & Jungle Tour, Cabo San Lucas: Private Sail & Snorkel | | Number of cruises: | 5 | | Age: | 40-something (6 of us), 60/70-something (3 of us) | | Email: | [click to send email] | | About: | Sheri's likes: Hiking, geocaching, cooking, nutrition, reading, playing games, going to NBA games (particularly Lakers and Clippers), and traveling of course!
We have a group of 9 people on this cruise (6 40-somethings, and 3 60/70-somethings):
Sheri (me) & Brad: from Culver City, CA
Roger & Sharon (Brad's Parents): from Cincinnati, OH
Claudia: from Cincinnati, OH
Mike & Laurie: from Culver City, CA
Jay & Chris: from Salem, OR
*pictured in photo, left to right: Brad, Sharon, Claudia, Sheri, Roger (in Athens, January 2013) |
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| Steve and Diane | | Cruise critic username: | SandAndSeaDG | | From: | Georgetown, TX | | Pre cruise: | April 19, SpringHill Suites New Orleans Downtown | | Post cruise: | San Diego, visit relatives in CA for a few days! | | Age: | 51,65 | | Email: | [click to send email] | | About: | We are newly retired from the custom home building business and auditing. We love cruising, scuba diving, that our children are in college, and our two little dogs, Max and Mia!
Steve is a WWII history buff.
Diane enjoys sewing and reading! |
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| Tom & Susannah | | Cruise critic username: | stobrien | | From: | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | | Cabin: | 9507 | | Pre cruise: | April 19 Hilton Riverside | | Post cruise: | May 3 Flying home same day to Calgary | | Excursions: | Cartagena:City Tour with Guide, Huatulco: Snorkel Express Jet Ski Tour | | Number of cruises: | 0 | | Age: | Mid 50's | | About: | We love life and are very active in our church. I am a Facilities manager and Susannah is a law clerk. We still have a few more years until retirement. We both like riding our Motorcycles and we have a cat name Rigby. |
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