coneyraven

Not to be all "doom & gloom", I can't help but wonder if the reason that Majesty & Empress are still in Europe is that they may end up with the same fate.

1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

I sure wish they would move a Radiance class ship to Baltimore.  I have absolutely no interest in Enchantment.

I couldn't agree with you more. 

4 minutes ago, twangster said:

Indeed.  There is speculation that Pullmantur will relaunch in the future after working through bankruptcy.  If so Lady G may be her flagship due in no small part to the scrubbers required in many areas. 

That's sort of my thought process, assuming Horizon, Monarch & Sovereign are scrapped (which breaks my heart) --- Grandeur, and perhaps other Vision Class Ships may be the dawn of a new era for Pullmantur.  My guess would be Lady G, Rhapsody, and Vision with Enchantment staying in Baltimore for a while (although, it has been documented that a Radiance Class ship will fit under the bridges)...... Brilliance & Baltimore.... a winning combination..

One of the unique things about Lady G vs, say, Rhapsody or Vision, is that she does have those scrubbers installed in the exhaust.... that could be the one thing that saves her from the scrapyard

Would the smaller ships be of any use to reintroduce Royal to Southern California?  I don't know..... just a thought..... or perhaps to introduce more US ports (like Charleston) to sail from.  Just spit-balling here.  Or perhaps reintroduce South America into the fold...

22 minutes ago, JLMoran said:

@JohnK6404, that park is gorgeous! Are the trails to the gorge and waterfall all paved, or at least easily walked?

Its a nearly 4-hour drive for me to get there, so it’ll have to wait for when I can do a weekend getaway with a stay someplace, but definitely want to check that out!

In all honesty, I don't remember, the last time I was there was 20 years ago (when we all in college) ---- it seems to me, the picnic area is at the base of the falls, so, you can drive there.  The really amazing photo shoot is looking at the falls with the railroad bridge above them.  That's a "one-of-a-kind" right there.

1 hour ago, JohnK6404 said:

Some pics of the gorge in Watkins Glen State Park in western New York right on Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes Region. A beautiful place to visit, camp, see a NASCAR race, visit wineries, etc.

 

... not my pic, but here is the racetrack... Watkins Glen International...

Love the Finger Lakes Region .... especially the west end of them.  I had many friends go to SUNY-Geneseo so I became relatively familiar with Bath, Hammondsport, and some of the other towns along Keuka Lake --- Letchworth State Park is amazing.

Swallow Falls, Muddy Creek Falls (highest waterfall in Maryland), the Lower Falls and Tolliver Falls can all be found in Swallow Falls State Park, located in Garrett County (the furthest county to the west).  These are also about a half hour from my home.  Swallow Falls and the Lower Falls are all part of the Youghigheny River, while Muddy Creek and Tolliver both feed into the Yough. (prounced Yock...rhymes with Lock)

On 6/21/2020 at 10:54 AM, bossdog421 said:

I got another great pic last night of the skyline. I went on a fathers day ride on the quads with the guys.

 

 

That photo is stunning .... definitely "Frame Worthy"

The new TA"s should be encouraged to be a part of this group........ The relationships built here are second to none.  @AnnetteJackson, take care of yourself.  Thank You for everything that you've done for so many.  You will surely be missed.

6 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

I know...me, too.  I just booked a Grandeur for 10 October.  I'm wondering if Grandeur will ever sail again for Royal.  It sorta makes me a little sick to my stomach to think that Grandeur may be going straight to the scrap yard.  I hope that doesn't happen.

I would be shocked if that happened ... if I was a betting man, and this goes for the other ships under the Pullmantur label, RC will take over under their name and continue to run the routes as planned.  Who knows though.  As for the scrap yard.  I don't think we're even close to that yet.

Makes me wonder if this changes the status of the Grandeur move.

14 hours ago, sk8erguy1978 said:

I'll have to join! 

If you're in the 9/20/20 Facebook group, you'll find a link there for the 9/19/21 group.

59 minutes ago, sk8erguy1978 said:

If memory serves me correctly, we are on the same sailing. We are doing the same thing, my agent said she'll process on Friday in case of any processing errors and we will ride it out. We will shift it to next year as we are eyeing the September 2021 Oasis anyway to replace our December Harmony sailing (officially going to cancel, supposed to be a friends cruise but no friends can make it). However, if this cruise does get cancelled, I'll probably upgrade us to a Grand Suite in 2021. Looking at current price it's about the same price as September & December so, why not, it'll be our 5 year & a late celebration of her 29th (+11) birthday. Also gets my agent similar commission she would have got this year from me LOL! Win-Wn! 

We too need a vacation, started looking into Wildwood, it's been years and only a 3 hour drive.

There are several of us in the 9/19/21 Facebook Group that are refugees from this sailing .... in fact, one of the transplants is already getting plans in place to do a get-together for just us. 

50 minutes ago, bossdog421 said:

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-jersey/wildcat-ridge-hawkwatch-trail

 

Hawkwatch. 5 minute drive from my house then about a 30 minute hike. 

 

Lots of cool stuff on that trail if you are willing to do some more serious hiking.

Hiking has always been one of my loves .... Done many miles on the Appalachian Trail.  One of the true benefits of being in far western Maryland..... hiking trails all around.  Thanks for sharing the link.  Will have to check it out.

On 6/13/2020 at 5:21 PM, bossdog421 said:

Double digit day! 99 days to go. Feeling good and worried about the date at the same time. A random post from someone in the FB group saying they called the port and said they will be good to go out of jersey in August gave me a bit of confidence. But still... the world has gone mad, and all that grouping together is likely to drum up more cases. We are on the cusp of reopening and don't think anyone is going to be willing to shut down again. 

 

I've always been a gambling man. My bet is still on things will go!!!

 

Diet update down about 14 pound overall. Had a pretty big plateau for about a week that I finally got passed. Another 16 or so to go.

 

Beautiful day in Jesery. Got out for a hike with the family.

 

 

That shot of the skyline is insane.  Where is this?

2 minutes ago, sk8erguy1978 said:

As of current, we still are fingers crossed, will pay in full and wait for our September 20th sailing on Oasis... BUT, we are looking at cancelling and re-booked our December Harmony cruise to September 19th, 2021 on Oasis... It'll be our 5th anniversary & a late celebration of the 11th anniversary of my wife's 29th birthday. If we get the crowd to join us that we'd like, I'm apologizing now :).  

Yeah .... I already have the Facebook Group set up for 9/19/21 ..... message me when you make the decision and I'll send you the link.  Or.... Go over to the Royal Caribbean Lifters & Shifters Group Page and you'll find a link there.

On 5/26/2020 at 11:52 PM, bossdog421 said:

I was able to book a second cruise this year for super cheap. It actually needs a sale for this to a be a good thing. Time will tell.

 

I got a pretty good essential worker bonus so thats good I guess.

 

Aside from those not much else.

Well brother, looks like we WON'T be joining you 9/20 ----- Lifting and Shifting to 9/19/21

14 hours ago, rjac said:

Michelle (MEI) was successful in a Lift & Shift of our Aug 11, 2020 Alaska cruise to Aug 3, 2021. Same ship, same cabin and same money. Color us HAPPY and thanks Michelle! 

She's amazing ...... after our Freedom Cruise was canceled, we rebooked Oasis in September using the FCC, only to turn around and use the Lift & Shift Program to move it to NEXT September.....

So, if you would, please remove my Oasis, 9/20/20 to Oasis 9/19/21.

Also, please add Mariner 4/23/21.

Thanks,

Mark

Just now, HeWhoWaits said:

A little Freudian slip there @coneyraven? Wishful thinking?

I would say that at this point, very few ships are "for sail" relative to the number that are for sale.

That is too funny.  definitely my subconscious speaking.

There's been no announcement regarding Rhapsody ..... the only ship that will be leaving the fleet is Grandeur, which is supposed to happen next spring.  As for ships being posted for sale, that's something that's been around forever.  There was a listing a while back in which the picture was that of Enchantment ..... I've also seen listings of Radiance and Voyager Class ships.....

I guess, at the end of the day, every ship is for sail, if someone is willing to pay.

Some incredibly funny memes ..... yeah, there's something good to come out of this.