Low Carb Cruise 2009 - Page 8

weasel! · 01-17-2009, 07:13 AM

Post lots of pictures and stories! I'm with ya in spirit.

Bon voyage!

THINNER-2003 · 01-19-2009, 10:44 PM

Wow- sounds like great fun! I hope everyone has a great time and we might be able to join you next year if you do it again! Sounds like a great price! We've only ever cruised disney (with kids) but we'd probably be able to manage a few days away from the kids (especially now that I homeschool) and Galveston- well we can DRIVE there.... and it sure sounds like a great bargain! If it's like this next year (same prices and such) we'll go with you all! (well plus I'll be thin again then. thinking positively ofcourse. hehe)

HAVE TONS OF FUN! Wish I was with ya!

Istillhatepeas · 01-26-2009, 06:50 AM

I'm dying for an update!! How was the cruise?

realityjunkee · 01-26-2009, 06:40 PM

It was fabulous! If you are able to swing it for next year you should absolutely do it! So much fun to meet everyone from all over and just have a great time. I'll post pics when i get them uploaded!

kerri · 01-26-2009, 07:05 PM

I will Double that....It was a wonderful trip...

regandy · 01-27-2009, 06:56 AM

I am so glad you guys enjoyed it! It was a blast. AND the guest speakers were awesome!

Here is a link to see the photos: Login to a private Photobucket.com album ... the password is "ecstasy" (the name of the ship)

We are looking at March of 2010 for the next cruise. START SAVING YOUR MONEY!!

regandy · 01-27-2009, 04:14 PM

IGNORE EARLIER LINK...

HERE IS THE SLIDE SHOW -- CLICK ON THE PHOTO AND IT WILL LOAD.

lcq · 01-27-2009, 07:30 PM

Your pics were great ....can't wait for March 2010

regandy · 01-28-2009, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcq

Your pics were great ....can't wait for March 2010

START SAVING YOUR MONEY!
Cruise -- approx $400 per person

Airfare -- ?? $500

Motel -- ?? $100 (if you fly in the day before)

Transportation Shuttle -- $75

$1,075 divided by 13 months -- [COLOR="Blue"]put $83 per month in SAVINGS[/COLOR]!!
-- garage sale
-- ebay sale
-- ??

lcq · 01-28-2009, 08:29 AM

Our group started saving already

Quote:

Originally Posted by regandy

START SAVING YOUR MONEY!
Cruise -- approx $400 per person

Airfare -- ?? $500

Motel -- ?? $100 (if you fly in the day before)

Transportation Shuttle -- $75

$1,075 divided by 13 months -- [COLOR="Blue"]put $83 per month in SAVINGS[/COLOR]!!
-- garage sale
-- ebay sale
-- ??

Hot Tamale · 01-29-2009, 06:45 PM

That looks like you all had so much fun! If the next cruise is out of Florida I just might be able to tear myself away for a few days!

Crace · 01-30-2009, 04:53 AM

I am so sorry I missed this cruise. Are you planning another one? If so when? Is there a way I can be notified via email? Thanks much. Lynn

Quote:

Originally Posted by regandy

It is time to announce the NEXT cruise!!! Everyone who went last year had so much fun that we just KNEW that we wanted to do it again -- and there are so many more of our online friends that we want to meet.

I am posting this across our Low Carb community to encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to meet up and have a great time. The 2008 Cruise was a lot of fun. We had 46 people from all over the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. It was a relaxed time and so fantastic to meet such wonderful people.

If you might be interested there is a link at the bottom of this page where you can get more information OR you can PM me directly.

Here are the particulars:

WHEN: January 19-23, 2009 (Monday through Friday)

WHERE: Sailing out of Galveston Texas; going to Cozumel & Progreso Mexico

COST: $400.19 per person double occupancy (AND GOOD NEWS -- this includes the taxes AND port charges; please note that their might be another fuel surcharge - I am not certain about this yet approx $25-$35) -- AND this is for the cheapest inside cabin only. When you actually go and sign up you will be given the option for other cabins with different rates. This is inclusive!which means all meals and beverages are included. What it does NOT include are any special excursions (optional), alcohol, gambling, and souveniers.

DEPOSIT: $50 per person, or $100 for the cabin -- REFUNDABLE. If you want to go and are still not sure about the details, you can go ahead and sign up to reserve your place. IF something happens and you cannot go, this is refundable (up to 30 days before we sail).

DEADLINES:
.....deposit -- [COLOR="Red"]May 6th [/COLOR](if this is a problem drop me a PM for alternatives)
.... 1st payment -- $150, due September 8th
.... 2nd (final) payment -- balance due November 6th

CABIN-MATES: ANYONE you would like. You can take a family member, friend, OR stay with one of your low-carb friends. That is up to you. Cabins are for DOUBLE occupancy which means that if you don't have a cabinmate you will pay double for a room by yourself.

Feel free to post your questions here because there may be others who have the same questions or you might find your answer at one of these links.

General Information Link

Cruise Reservation Link

I am using a very reputable company. This is my 3rd year doing business with them and I have not had ANY problems. They really go out of their way to work with our group and to make this a fantastic trip.

I HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US!!! Post here and let me know if you are considering it.

(Thanks again, Tom, for helping us get the word out. Hope YOU can make it!!)

regandy · 01-30-2009, 06:49 AM

We are looking at the following:

March 15-25, 2010
Sailing out of Jacksonville Florida on the Carnival Fantasy
Going to Key West & the Bahamas
Cost for cruise will be around $400 (waiting for exact figure)

... still working out the details.

Tom · 01-30-2009, 08:48 AM

I'm happy to hear that the cruise was a success! Congrats to all that planned it and participated.

Now that the cruise is over, this thread will be moved to the "Local Lowcarb" forum in a few days. That is the forum that is generally used for get-togethers.

regandy · 01-30-2009, 08:57 AM

Thanks Tom!

Appreciate you letting us have this thread!

... and you SHOULD consider going with us in 2010 and bringing some Netrition stuff!

THINNER-2003 · 01-31-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by regandy

We are looking at the following:

March 15-25, 2010
Sailing out of Jacksonville Florida on the Carnival Fantasy
Going to Key West & the Bahamas
Cost for cruise will be around $400 (waiting for exact figure)

... still working out the details.

Oh no. I was hoping it would be out of Texas again so I could go.

Ohwell........

well we'll be on a Disney cruise on May 30th 2009 and Sept 18, 2010 if anyone else is...

NeveraGain · 02-19-2009, 09:33 AM

Awww I missed it!! Planning another one?

regandy · 02-19-2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeveraGain

Awww I missed it!! Planning another one?

Yes..

March 15, 2010
Sailing out of Jacksonville Florida

Registration will open up in May of this year.

This is turnin' into a regular "thang"!!

Hope you can join us.

realityjunkee · 02-19-2009, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by regandy

Yes..

March 15, 2010
Sailing out of Jacksonville Florida

Registration will open up in May of this year.

This is turnin' into a regular "thang"!!

Hope you can join us.

I can't wait!!!!

kerri · 02-20-2009, 07:00 PM

I will 2nd that..

..I can't wait........

blackbarbie23 · 02-20-2009, 10:27 PM

i hope that your going to have a lc cruise that leaves from california one day

regandy · 02-21-2009, 06:28 AM

It could happen!

Teresa123 · 03-01-2009, 12:21 PM

So is the cruise really going to last from the 15th to the 25th or just a few days during that time?

regandy · 03-01-2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teresa123

So is the cruise really going to last from the 15th to the 25th or just a few days during that time?

We would leave that Monday, 15th and arrive back the following Saturday morning, the 20th, Monday - Saturday. That would give everyone the weekends to make flight/travel arrangements to get to the docks and then back home.

Teresa123 · 03-02-2009, 10:57 AM

Great--thanks for the info Becky!!

realityjunkee · 03-02-2009, 08:23 PM

Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!

kerri · 03-03-2009, 06:16 PM

Can't wait here also...

.I like your new avatar pic....

realityjunkee · 03-03-2009, 08:14 PM

Thanks Kerri! Your puppies are cute too!

regandy · 03-06-2009, 12:33 PM

Changing the date for the cruise to MARCH 1st -- because it is [COLOR="DarkGreen"]$100 [/COLOR]cheaper to go 2 weeks earlier!! woohoo.

realityjunkee · 03-06-2009, 06:24 PM

yee hawww! Cheaper and 2 weeks sooner is good for me!

01-19-2009, 10:44 PM	#212
THINNER-2003 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 4,493 Gallery: THINNER-2003 Stats: (2003)189.6/110/120-- (2009)190/142/120 WOE: Atkins '72 Start Date: 2-26-03 --- 1-5-09	Wow- sounds like great fun! I hope everyone has a great time and we might be able to join you next year if you do it again! Sounds like a great price! We've only ever cruised disney (with kids) but we'd probably be able to manage a few days away from the kids (especially now that I homeschool) and Galveston- well we can DRIVE there.... and it sure sounds like a great bargain! If it's like this next year (same prices and such) we'll go with you all! (well plus I'll be thin again then. thinking positively ofcourse. hehe) HAVE TONS OF FUN! Wish I was with ya! __________________ ~Shelley~ AKA "2BeThinAgain" ~~5'2 39yrs-SAHM of 3 Started atkins '72: 2/26/03 & restarted 1/5/09 189.6/120 ~~Goal reached 8/16/03!! & 97+ inches lost!! ~~Oct. 2003- down to 109.6lbs!!! Starting over again! 1/5/09 190.0/142.2/120 48 lbs down!- 22 lbs to go My (old) progress pictures -photos back up! Menu & details on how I did/do Atkins

03-03-2009, 06:16 PM	#237
kerri MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,608 Gallery: kerri Stats: 222/198 /150.... WOE: South Beach,Atkins, Basic Low Carb. Start Date: Over and Over and over AGAIN...	Can't wait here also....I like your new avatar pic....

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01-17-2009, 07:13 AM	#211
weasel! MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,187 Gallery: weasel! Stats: 153/138/125; 5'7", small frame WOE: JUDDDD/EFGT/WAPF/whole foods Start Date: recommitted to LC 3/11/07; start JUDDDD 6/08/09	Post lots of pictures and stories! I'm with ya in spirit. Bon voyage!

01-26-2009, 06:50 AM	#213
Istillhatepeas Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Okc, Ok Posts: 42 Gallery: Istillhatepeas Stats: 333/314.6/160 WOE: Mod Atkins/CAD Start Date: 5/08 Restart 1/14/09	I'm dying for an update!! How was the cruise?

01-26-2009, 06:40 PM	#214
realityjunkee MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 2,725 Gallery: realityjunkee Stats: 326/183.8/150 WOE: Atkins--you betcha! Start Date: March 2007	It was fabulous! If you are able to swing it for next year you should absolutely do it! So much fun to meet everyone from all over and just have a great time. I'll post pics when i get them uploaded!

01-26-2009, 07:05 PM	#215
kerri MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,608 Gallery: kerri Stats: 222/198 /150.... WOE: South Beach,Atkins, Basic Low Carb. Start Date: Over and Over and over AGAIN...	I will Double that....It was a wonderful trip...

01-27-2009, 06:56 AM	#216
regandy MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,364 Gallery: regandy Stats: (hi 225)185/161/140 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: every single morning	I am so glad you guys enjoyed it! It was a blast. AND the guest speakers were awesome! Here is a link to see the photos: Login to a private Photobucket.com album ... the password is "ecstasy" (the name of the ship) We are looking at March of 2010 for the next cruise. START SAVING YOUR MONEY!!

01-27-2009, 04:14 PM	#217
regandy MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,364 Gallery: regandy Stats: (hi 225)185/161/140 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: every single morning	IGNORE EARLIER LINK... HERE IS THE SLIDE SHOW -- CLICK ON THE PHOTO AND IT WILL LOAD.

01-27-2009, 07:30 PM	#218
lcq Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 3,824 Blog Entries: 24 Gallery: lcq Stats: 5' 5": 280.6 - 264.8 - 198 WOE: Low carb my way Start Date: 1 Jan 2009	Your pics were great ....can't wait for March 2010

01-29-2009, 06:45 PM	#221
Hot Tamale Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chaos Ave. & Stress Blvd. Posts: 3,480 Gallery: Hot Tamale Stats: 375/363/190 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: every 24 hours...	That looks like you all had so much fun! If the next cruise is out of Florida I just might be able to tear myself away for a few days!

01-30-2009, 06:49 AM	#223
regandy MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,364 Gallery: regandy Stats: (hi 225)185/161/140 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: every single morning	We are looking at the following: March 15-25, 2010 Sailing out of Jacksonville Florida on the Carnival Fantasy Going to Key West & the Bahamas Cost for cruise will be around $400 (waiting for exact figure) ... still working out the details.

01-30-2009, 08:48 AM	#224
Tom Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,798 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: Tom	I'm happy to hear that the cruise was a success! Congrats to all that planned it and participated. Now that the cruise is over, this thread will be moved to the "Local Lowcarb" forum in a few days. That is the forum that is generally used for get-togethers.

01-30-2009, 08:57 AM	#225
regandy MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,364 Gallery: regandy Stats: (hi 225)185/161/140 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: every single morning	Thanks Tom! Appreciate you letting us have this thread! ... and you SHOULD consider going with us in 2010 and bringing some Netrition stuff!

02-19-2009, 09:33 AM	#227
NeveraGain Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: VA Posts: 650 Gallery: NeveraGain WOE: Whatever it taks!	Awww I missed it!! Planning another one?

02-20-2009, 07:00 PM	#230
kerri MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,608 Gallery: kerri Stats: 222/198 /150.... WOE: South Beach,Atkins, Basic Low Carb. Start Date: Over and Over and over AGAIN...	I will 2nd that.. ..I can't wait........

02-20-2009, 10:27 PM	#231
blackbarbie23 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hometown is Los Angeles, CA but living in upland,ca ( until 2010) Posts: 163 Gallery: blackbarbie23 Stats: 346/288/150 WOE: The caveman diet Start Date: May 1st 2008	i hope that your going to have a lc cruise that leaves from california one day

02-21-2009, 06:28 AM	#232
regandy MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,364 Gallery: regandy Stats: (hi 225)185/161/140 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: every single morning	It could happen!

03-01-2009, 12:21 PM	#233
Teresa123 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6,040 Blog Entries: 12 Gallery: Teresa123 Stats: 350+/155.5/145 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Oct 2006	So is the cruise really going to last from the 15th to the 25th or just a few days during that time?

03-02-2009, 10:57 AM	#235
Teresa123 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6,040 Blog Entries: 12 Gallery: Teresa123 Stats: 350+/155.5/145 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Oct 2006	Great--thanks for the info Becky!!

03-02-2009, 08:23 PM	#236
realityjunkee MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 2,725 Gallery: realityjunkee Stats: 326/183.8/150 WOE: Atkins--you betcha! Start Date: March 2007	Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!

03-03-2009, 08:14 PM	#238
realityjunkee MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 2,725 Gallery: realityjunkee Stats: 326/183.8/150 WOE: Atkins--you betcha! Start Date: March 2007	Thanks Kerri! Your puppies are cute too!

03-06-2009, 12:33 PM	#239
regandy MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,364 Gallery: regandy Stats: (hi 225)185/161/140 WOE: LowCarb Start Date: every single morning	Changing the date for the cruise to MARCH 1st -- because it is [COLOR="DarkGreen"]$100 [/COLOR]cheaper to go 2 weeks earlier!! woohoo.

03-06-2009, 06:24 PM	#240
realityjunkee MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 2,725 Gallery: realityjunkee Stats: 326/183.8/150 WOE: Atkins--you betcha! Start Date: March 2007	yee hawww! Cheaper and 2 weeks sooner is good for me!