Matt Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I wanted to post this first on the message boards because so many of you have been so helpful, supportive and good friends since the launch of the message boards and I felt you all deserved to hear it first. For a long time, Royal Caribbean Blog readers and podcast listeners have asked me one question, "How can I help the site?" Certainly contributing content, spreading the word about the blog and checking the blog and podcast out daily is a great way to help and I value all of that assistance. In fact, I cannot express how much that helps in the long run. I've also been thinking about how to improve the site for everyone and it comes back to a dream I have for the blog. My dream is simple: Produce interesting and helpful Royal Caribbean content consistently that people want to read and share. And I would love to do it much more than I currently am able to do it. To that end, I have lots of ideas for new exciting and informative information for this site but I need your help. For better or worse, my ideas require financial backing to become a reality and there is only so much I can do with the way the site is now. I also want to avoid, if at all possible, plastering the site with ads. Therefore, I have created the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders, a brand new exclusive group that can make Royal Caribbean Blog possible. Through your financial support, we can grow this blog even more and continue to offer the kind of fun and helpful content I think so many of you have come to expect. This is a purely voluntary action to take and I know how tough things are for everyone these days. If it's not in the cards right now to help out financially, keep doing what you're doing here on the message boards and on blog's comments and in social media. But if you can, there are a number of contribution levels you can join at and along with your assistance, there are some fun rewards for being a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders. Becoming a member of the Royal Caribbean Blog Insiders is completely up to you and you can cancel at any time. No questions asked! Take a look and consider if becoming an Insider is right for you: https://www.patreon.com/RoyalCaribbeanBlog No matter what, I want to emphasize that I consider all of you my friends and I thank you for everything you have done and for being active here on the site. Matt EmptyNestTravels, AGSLC5, cruisestuff and 8 others 8 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Matt, Glad I am able to help you and the blog. I am very excited for extra fun Royal content! lildawgscottFL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Matt, Glad I am able to help you and the blog. I am very excited for extra fun Royal content! Thank you, Stephanie! I really hope this is the first step to that next level for the blog and obviously I would even be in this position without all of your support! lildawgscottFL and AGSLC5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerel Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I like the idea of keeping ads away. I'll definitely give it some thought and run it by the lord of the manor. Matt and LifesEz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I like the idea of keeping ads away. I'll definitely give it some thought and run it by the lord of the manor. All I can ask is to consider it. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Done! It ain't much, but I hope every little bit helps. After all, every ocean begins with a single drop of water. Speaking of oceans, I've got a cruise to plan! ;-) Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Done! It ain't much, but I hope every little bit helps. After all, every ocean begins with a single drop of water. Speaking of oceans, I've got a cruise to plan! ;-) All help, no matter how large or small, is much appreciated. Thank you so much, Scott! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 All help, no matter how large or small, is much appreciated. Thank you so much, Scott! Did you enjoy my post in triplicate? Lol. Just covering my bases! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 I just made the pledge! :) Might I suggest that pledgers edit their emails to include the statement "Royal Caribbean Insider" and a link to the Patreon page? Just a thought! cruising diva and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 DocLC, I like it. I'll edit my signatures where applicable. DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 I just made the pledge! :) Thank you, sir! DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 DocLC, done and done!I couldn't figure out how to make it stick on Cruise Critic though. I think they don't like me advertising for Matt. :angry: :(I did, however, find a way, albeit an ugly way, to get it into my TripAdvisor profile! :) :D :lol:Matt, hopefully that's another few drops in the ocean. Speaking of the ocean..... cruise planning here I come....!!!! (gotta love living in Florida, where one can get last-minute cheap cruises!!!) DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Scott, You went above and beyond as I just meant our signatures here. :). You are also probably correct about Cruise Critic as they don't allow any type of advertising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 DocLC, is there really ever enough I can do for Matt? ;-) DocLC and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 DocLC, is there really ever enough I can do for Matt? ;-)Would you give up your cruise to allow Matt to take your place? ;) Seriously, I think we're all passionate supporters of Matt and the community that's developed here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Blasphemy!!!! Matt who? :lol: ;) Matt, henrysea13, DocLC and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Wow, you guys rock! I really appreciate the support :) DocLC and lildawgscottFL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerel Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'm in!! Took me a while to get around to it, iv been working 12 hour days trying to get work done before I cruise. This better be a good sticker! :), im looking forward to it. As for getting the podcast a day early, not sure if I like that, it makes Wednesdays less special somehow. I may boycott that feature. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I'm in!! Took me a while to get around to it, iv been working 12 hour days trying to get work done before I cruise. This better be a good sticker! :), im looking forward to it. As for getting the podcast a day early, not sure if I like that, it makes Wednesdays less special somehow. I may boycott that feature. First and foremost, thank you for supporting Royal Caribbean Blog and becoming an Insider! I can't say I blame you for not listening on Tuesday. Wednesdays are better with a podcast! Or you can just listen twice ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 First and foremost, thank you for supporting Royal Caribbean Blog and becoming an Insider! I can't say I blame you for not listening on Tuesday. Wednesdays are better with a podcast! Or you can just listen twice ;) Who has time to listen twice between all of the scopes? :) Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I'm in too! Thank you Matt for such a great blog/forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I'm in too! Thank you Matt for such a great blog/forum! Thank you, John! I really appreciate your support. JohnK6404 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Showing off my Insider bling! Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Showing off my Insider bling! Love that! DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekkie Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 I guess you need a token Aussie.. Im in ;) Cristina_WNOP, kittysoul and Matt 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 I guess you need a token Aussie.. Im in ;) Welcome to the group, Murray! Thank you for your support Pippa_OceanTime and rekkie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydlucas Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Hi Matt Having joined the INSIDERS today I looking forward to what the future holds, I am sure with you at the helm it will be fantastic and grow form strength to strength. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Soooo what should I do with my sticker? Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Hi Matt Having joined the INSIDERS today I looking forward to what the future holds, I am sure with you at the helm it will be fantastic and grow form strength to strength. THANK YOU Andy! I really appreciate your help and support. Soooo what should I do with my sticker? Most stick it on their laptops. I suggest flaunting it around your hometown to let everyone know how really cool and awesome you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Soooo what should I do with my sticker? Stick it in your office! Right under where their face goes! So every time a patient lies down, they're forced to stare at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I'm a naked device person, so flaunting it around my home town or making my patients stare at it while getting adjusted sounds better My husband opened the mail and was like "really?" Hey, it was free! Kinda... lildawgscottFL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Showing off my Insider bling! For half a second I thought this was a specially branded surface that Matt was giving to some of his high rollers Matt and DocLC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggfrmr Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Happy to jump on the support ship from Canada. Sailing Freedom of the Seas for Halloween in a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Happy to jump on the support ship from Canada. Sailing Freedom of the Seas for Halloween in a couple of weeks. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Just upgraded my support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Just upgraded my support. Thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathbees Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Hi Matt, Thanks for this blog. I've been a diehard CCL cruiser for many years, but am finally making the switch to RCI. I have learned a lot from your blog and am looking forward to my next cruise, alas in 2018. I have added in and pledged on the Patreon site. Again, thanks for all you do! Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Hi Matt, Thanks for this blog. I've been a diehard CCL cruiser for many years, but am finally making the switch to RCI. I have learned a lot from your blog and am looking forward to my next cruise, alas in 2018. I have added in and pledged on the Patreon site. Again, thanks for all you do! Gary Thank you so much, Gary. Really means a lot to me to have your support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Just signed up! Glad I can help support this very informative forum. DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Became an insider today as well. Keep the blogs and scopes coming! DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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