Don’t recall the beach club but it was some stupid price like $40 per day for two of us to drink as much beer as we liked.Do you remember which beach club you went to in Tamarindo? I had a blast there. Stayed at Hotel la Palapa right there on the beach and it was $100 a night. Probably pandemic pricing. I doubt I could get that price now.
Yes, I believe the use Tide Pods in Panama to launder their money to keep it squeeky clean
We have family in Greenville. Very nice indeed and it is apparent a lot of people are moving there.
Did you make it down to Puerto Viejo? That is the jewel of the Caribbean in Costa Rica.
Unfortunately, no.Do you remember which beach club you went to in Tamarindo? I had a blast there. Stayed at Hotel la Palapa right there on the beach and it was $100 a night. Probably pandemic pricing. I doubt I could get that price now.
Yes, I believe the use Tide Pods in Panama to launder their money to keep it squeeky clean
We have family in Greenville. Very nice indeed and it is apparent a lot of people are moving there.
Did you make it down to Puerto Viejo? That is the jewel of the Caribbean in Costa Rica.
Heading to a greenville in two weeks . You can get a lot of house there even tho prices are starting to creep up.
I'll do my best.
I'll do my best.
I too have travelled a lot. A cruise? It truly is remarkable in so many ways. Perhaps the best vacations ever, (over many in the Hawaiian Island, etc).
1. Great for your marriage. An that's an understatement.
2. Works with any budget, from an inside state room, to a room with a balcony, (called a veranda), to a Suite.
3. Unlimited dining and food. Most large cruise ships have 5 to 7 restaurants, and 24 hour room service.
4. Premium Drink Package, (unlimited on anything you want).
5. Free WiFi
6. You will be pampered, massively.
7. There will be days at Sea, (Sea Days) and Excursion Days. Ports of call for the day, where you can visit the local vendors selling anything from souvenirs to hand made crafts, or go to a private beach, a public white sand beach, or swim with the dolphins, or snorkel, or scuba dive, or choose between dozens of excursions of your choice, or just stay on the ship and relax.
8. Everything is included, including gratuities. Note: If you stay in a suite....all your gratuities are covered...but...you'll quickly realize these guys work their asses off to serve you. It's common and kind to recognize the butler, the room attendant, and the fine dining servers who literally work 11 hours a day, 7 days a week....serving you and making you happy. These crew members generally work more hours than anyone in the USA. But...they love what they do, and most send their money home to their wives and families.
9. Book with a dedicated discount Cruise Travel Agent. Small deposit at time of booking, then balance within 60 days of departure. Specific rooms on Cruises tend sell out rather quickly. You'll save at least $1000 then if you book directly with the cruise line, and you'll receive something like $800 OBC, (On Board Credits). You can spend the $800 an anything aboard the ship. Anything. With all your food, drinks, and WiFi paid for....we're talking the shops, the casino, the photography studio package, (they have photographers around the ship), the Spa...if you wife wants to get a massage, or a facial.
There is "chic night", at least one night or sometimes two nights. You dress up if you want. Ties are not required, but jackets are recommended, (talking just on chic nights). Most of the time it's resort wear, or smart casual evening wear. You just can't wear wet bathing suites into the dining rooms. Common sense.
The ship is a massive floating luxury 4 or 5 star hotel, with a crew of 800 or more. Most of them are serving you. Some ships have over 3200 passengers, and a crew of 1000. The nice thing is you don't have to get in your car and go anywhere. Just walk out of your room, go up the stairs, or the elevator, and boom, your listening to live music at the martini bar, or some magic show in the theater, or Cirque de Solea in the theater, or you're looking at custom art. We don't care to donate, but there is a casino on board, and all the shops are duty free. Again, each day there are about 90 activities. You can choose, or do nothing at all. Just go to the library and read, or lay out, or play card or board games. Totally up to you what you want to do.
You love bacon, caviar, or sugar free ice cream? You can have unlimited anything you want for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You want pizza at 1am. No problem.
Big time indulgence for many folks, but out of the 11 days, I hit the gym 9 out of 11, with one hour solid workouts, doing weight machines every other day and cardio every other day. Didn't gain a pound.
Step out of your room, hit the elevator, and you can be in the gym within 60 seconds, or specialty dinning in 60 seconds, or one of several pools in 60 seconds, or the theater for a show, or shop on board, or go to one of 90 daily activities.
Been a while since you took your wife out to dance? Hit the dance floor with 70's disco music, or Abba tribute, or Michael Buble' tribute, or game show, the list goes on and on.
Our first cruise was in 2019, as a surprise for our 25th Anniversary. I splurged and got my wife a top suite.
This includes a butler, 24/7. A room attendant that makes up your room twice a day, and access to "Luminae", a 5 star restaurant just for suite guests. You also will have access to the Retreat Lounge and the Retreat Sun Deck and pool. Many crew members has your name memorized.
If you cruise with Seabourn, every single crew member, (by the second day), has memorized your name.
What's the best on a cruise ship? The crew. The food is second, and the entertainment is third. You'll meet new friends. You'll sometimes dine with the same folks, if you like.
The crew consist of contract employees from all over the world. Brazil, Argentina, Portugal, Costa Rica, India, Venezuela, the Philippines, etc. They are all highly skilled at what they do. You won't find an 18 year old crew member on their first job, (they call em "contracts").
The 5 star restaurants have crews from 35 to 80 crew members. Luninae has 35 and Eden has 80. Fine Cut Steakhouse, Blu, La Patite Chef....all of which are specialty restaurants. Most are included in your package.
The Ocean View Cafe is where everyone can go.....like a massive buffet....but it has everything.
We like Celebrity Cruises. We were on the Celebrity Edge for 11 nights. Embarkation started at Ft. Lauderdale. Went to Columbia, Aruba, Curacoa, and the Bahamas. You don't have to get off the boat. You can stay onboard. There is so much to do.
If you can afford the Retreat....you'll be pampered just as if you were living in Buckingham Palace or the White House, and I'm serious. You also get a butler, and a special area on the top deck called the Retreat Sun Deck and Retreat Lounge.
If your budget does not allow for this, no worries. You'll still have the best time.
We flew into Ft. Lauderdale as they have Port Everglades, where you catch the ship. Wherever you leave from, make sure you arrive a day before and stay in a hotel the night before.
Again, we love Celebrity Cruises. You can't go wrong with The Edge, Apex, Beyond, or the Reflection. The newer ships, (Edge, Apex and Beyond) have the Retreat area. All have Luminae Dining....which will blow you away.
The best thing to do is watch YouTube videos. Check out Celebrity Cruises, The Edge, Apex or Beyond. If you don't like what you see....try Royal Caribbean, or if you want a party boat....Carnival. Young kids....Disney.
CEO extreme pampering, Seabourn, (their ships are smaller, up to 600).
We find Celebrity Cruises to be a spectacular, superior, and amazing.
7 day minimum. I would shoot for 11-14 days. If you can afford it....Retreat Class. If not....then I think your wife might appreciate a room with a veranda....so you can sit out and enjoy the sea and the evening sunsets.
Happy wife, happy life....so they say.
We're NCLers ourselves. Cruise's get a back rap -undeserved mostly. It's really just a floating hotel attached to a small city with everything you'd probably want regarding nightlife. Very economical considering lodging, food and entertainment are included in a one-stop shop.I'll do my best.
I too have travelled a fair amount, (except Europe). A cruise? It truly is remarkable in so many ways. Perhaps the best vacations ever, (over many in the Hawaiian Islands, etc).
1. Great for your marriage. An that's an understatement.
2. Works with any budget, from an inside state room, to a room with a balcony, (called a veranda), to a Suite.
3. Unlimited dining and food. Most large cruise ships have 5 to 7 restaurants, and 24 hour room service.
4. Premium Drink Package, (unlimited on anything you want).
5. Free WiFi
6. You will be pampered, massively.
7. There will be days at Sea, (Sea Days) and Excursion Days. Ports of call for the day, where you can visit the local vendors selling anything from souvenirs to hand made crafts, or go to a private beach, a public white sand beach, or swim with the dolphins, or snorkel, or scuba dive, or choose between dozens of excursions of your choice, or just stay on the ship and relax.
8. Everything is included, including gratuities. Note: If you stay in a suite....all your gratuities are covered...but...you'll quickly realize these guys work their asses off to serve you. It's common and kind to recognize the butler, the room attendant, and the fine dining servers who literally work 11 hours a day, 7 days a week....serving you and making you happy. These crew members generally work more hours than anyone in the USA. But...they love what they do, and most send their money home to their wives and families.
9. Book with a dedicated discount Cruise Travel Agent. Small deposit at time of booking, then balance within 60 days of departure. Specific rooms on Cruises tend sell out rather quickly. You'll save at least $1000 then if you book directly with the cruise line, and you'll receive something like $800 OBC, (On Board Credits). You can spend the $800 an anything aboard the ship. Anything. With all your food, drinks, and WiFi paid for....we're talking the shops, the casino, the photography studio package, (they have photographers around the ship), the Spa...if your wife wants to get a massage, or a facial.
There is "chic night", at least one night or sometimes two nights. You dress up if you want. Ties are not required, but jackets are recommended, (talking just on chic nights). Most of the time it's resort wear, or smart casual evening wear. You just can't wear wet bathing suit into the dining rooms. Common sense.
The ship is a massive floating luxury 4 or 5 star hotel, with a crew of 800 or more. Most of them are serving you. Some ships have over 3200 passengers, and a crew of 1000. The nice thing is you don't have to get in your car and go anywhere. Just walk out of your room, go up the stairs, or the elevator, and boom, your listening to live music at the martini bar, or some magic show in the theater, or Cirque de Solea in the theater, or you're looking at custom art. We don't care to donate, but there is a casino on board, and all the shops are duty free. Again, each day there are about 90 activities. You can choose, or do nothing at all. Just go to the library and read, or lay out, or play card or board games. Totally up to you what you want to do.
You love bacon, caviar, or sugar free ice cream? You can have unlimited anything you want for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You want pizza at 1am. No problem.
Big time indulgence for many folks, but out of the 11 days, I hit the gym 9 out of 11, with one hour solid workouts, doing weight machines every other day and cardio every other day. Didn't gain a pound.
Step out of your room, hit the elevator, and you can be in the gym within 60 seconds, or specialty dinning in 60 seconds, or one of several pools in 60 seconds, or the theater for a show, or shop on board, or go to one of 90 daily activities.
Been a while since you took your wife out to dance? Hit the dance floor with 70's disco music, or Abba tribute, Beatles, Neil Diamond, 80’s music, Michael Buble' tribute, trivia or game show, the list goes on and on.
Our first cruise was in 2019, as a surprise for our 25th Anniversary. I splurged and got my wife a top suite.
This includes a butler, 24/7. A room attendant that makes up your room twice a day, and access to "Luminae", a 5 star restaurant just for suite guests. You also will have access to the Retreat Lounge and the Retreat Sun Deck and pool. Many crew members has your name memorized.
If you cruise with Seabourn, every single crew member, (by the second day), has memorized your name.
What's the best on a cruise ship? The crew. The food is second, and the entertainment is third. You'll meet new friends. You'll sometimes dine with the same folks, if you like.
The crew consist of contract employees from all over the world. Brazil, Argentina, Portugal, Costa Rica, India, Venezuela, the Philippines, etc. They are all highly skilled at what they do. You won't find an 18 year old crew member on their first job, (they call em "contracts").
The 5 star restaurants have crews from 35 to 80 crew members. Luninae has 35 and Eden has 80. Fine Cut Steakhouse, Blu, La Patite Chef....all of which are specialty restaurants. Most are included in your package.
The Ocean View Cafe is where everyone can go.....like a massive buffet....but it has everything.
We like Celebrity Cruises. We were on the Celebrity Edge for 11 nights. Embarkation started at Ft. Lauderdale. Went to Columbia, Aruba, Curacoa, and the Bahamas. You don't have to get off the boat. You can stay onboard. There is so much to do.
If you can afford the Retreat....you'll be pampered just as if you were living in Buckingham Palace or the White House, and I'm serious. You also get a butler, and a special area on the top deck called the Retreat Sun Deck and Retreat Lounge.
If your budget does not allow for this, no worries. You'll still have the best time.
We flew into Ft. Lauderdale as they have Port Everglades, where you catch the ship. Wherever you leave from, make sure you arrive a day before and stay in a hotel the night before.
Again, we love Celebrity Cruises. You can't go wrong with The Edge, Apex, Beyond, or the Reflection. The newer ships, (Edge, Apex and Beyond) have the Retreat area. All have Luminae Dining....which will blow you away.
The best thing to do is watch YouTube videos. Check out Celebrity Cruises, The Edge, Apex or Beyond. If you don't like what you see....try Royal Caribbean, or if you want a party boat....Carnival. Young kids....Disney.
CEO extreme pampering, Seabourn, (their ships are smaller, up to 600).
We find Celebrity Cruises to be a spectacular, superior, and amazing.
7 day minimum. I would shoot for 11-14 days. If you can afford it....Retreat Class. If not....then I think your wife might appreciate a room with a veranda....so you can sit out and enjoy the sea and the evening sunsets.
Happy wife, happy life....so they say.
I did and it was 4 plus years of main space fire drills, rough seas, crappy food and occasionally a decent port to go drink away the fact that you hated life for a while.
Most hotels don't leave you behind if your taxi gets stuck in traffic on the way back to the dock.
I am planning my first cruise for this coming summer. Not sure exactly where in northern Idaho yet, but it will be the maiden cruise of my 10' fishing kayak!
My old man did 27 years and loved nearly every day of it. I have some good pics of him going through the locks in Panama.
My now-ex and I had a boat (she has it now). We towed it with an RV then a truck camper. Hit every lake in N. Idaho multiple times - from Priest in the north to Cascade reservoir south of McCall. Dworshak reservoir is really cool. 50 miles of nothing stretching into the forest. Lake Kootenay in BC (cold and rough). Lake Roosevelt. Miles and miles of sandy beaches. Of course the Snake River on day trips, Vantage a couple of times. Once to Lake Washington.
I recommend the Thorofare between Upper and Lower Priest Lake. In September. You'd have to look pretty hard to find a better venue for a maiden voyage for something like that.I am planning my first cruise for this coming summer. Not sure exactly where in northern Idaho yet, but it will be the maiden cruise of my 10' fishing kayak!
I cruise to One Shot Charlie’s in HarrisonI am planning my first cruise for this coming summer. Not sure exactly where in northern Idaho yet, but it will be the maiden cruise of my 10' fishing kayak!
You have a good memory -- Indian Creek is the right name. (It's still there and actually not much changed at Indian Creek in the past 50 yrs.) As for the lake itself, there's fewer restaurants and resorts across the lake now than then, more fancy cabins and expensive boats, not as good fishing now, but also fewer people on the water (so a lot of trade offs I guess). The Upper Lake is still completely unchanged from then.
I'll let him know you'd like to discuss next time I see him.
Apparently you are his buddy. And I believe your opinion is in the minority.
I'm not. First name basis but that's it. Very private. Played ball against him since way back when. Actually know some of the other family members better. You're in Yakima, right - tell me who else in Spokane should be avoided. Only been there since 1963.
I am all for property rights. Just don't like someone with money taking over a publicly accessible recreation area for their own selfish purposes. Pretty sure he took the main Coolin boat ramp away from the public.
Actually, Stockton tried to block a development of 65 acres of wetland adjacent to his property for his own privacy and the preservation of nature.I am all for property rights. Just don't like someone with money taking over a publicly accessible recreation area for their own selfish purposes. Pretty sure he took the main Coolin boat ramp away from the public.
Anyway, enough on this - let's chill. But to answer your Spokane question, I would avoid all the homeless and panhandlers that are under every overpass and at every intersection in the South Hill freeway area. I lived there for a bit a few years ago. Although I guess that's better than YakiVegas, where two shooting killings took place this weekend. One of them at a dog park I frequent. Never thought I would have to start packing a piece just to take my dog out but I may have to start......
22-year-old man 'acting erratically' at Randall Park gets shot and killed by Yakima dad
YAKIMA, Wash. -- A 22-year-old man who was 'acting erratically' at Randall Park was eventually shot and killed by a Yakima dad after police say the man threatenkimatv.com
Yeah going through it enlisted vs officer is night and day. I probably would've loved life had I been an officer too. In fact, I nearly did after I graduated from WSU.
I keep on telling my kid he is related to the howler monkeys since he is all mouth and very loud!
Oh fer Gawd's sake. what koolaid do you drink? Stockton and his rich buddy didn't want development around their land. Nothing to do with preservation of nature, despite their lies to the court. Gawd forbid anyone else could have their dream lake home. So who's against property rights? I thought it was me. Guess again.
www.spokesman.com
I said he lost in Supreme Court.Oh fer Gawd's sake. what koolaid do you drink? Stockton and his rich buddy didn't want development around their land. Nothing to do with preservation of nature, despite their lies to the court. Gawd forbid anyone else could have their dream lake home. So who's against property rights? I thought it was me. Guess again.
And he supported a Jan 6 rioter, and is an anti-vaxxer. What a fine example of a human being.
John Stockton’s bid to block development on Priest Lake wetlands falls short
Basketball legend John Stockton failed in a bid to block the development of 65 acres of wetlands near his Priest Lake residence.
Gonzaga legend John Stockton writes letter in support of alleged insurrectionist
SPOKANE, Wash.- John Stockton, the former Gonzaga standout and NBA Hall of Famer who’s made headlines over the past year for his anti-vaccine position and failure to comply with localwww.khq.com
Allright, last reply and I'm dropping this thread. As an aside, does anyone else get the "we ran into problems" message and have to repost? Annoying as hell.
Not planning to wait until September, but might try it earlier. I'm in Rathdrum, so was thinking about Kelso, Spirit, or Twin Lakes to start. It's a ways to go, but the thorofare sounds like a good idea. Maybe try that after earning my captain's license on some closer places, learn to use the fish finder, etc. I saw it before on the map aps and it does look like a cool place to go. Hope there is a close place to launch.
You have one more in you.Allright, last reply and I'm dropping this thread. As an aside, does anyone else get the "we ran into problems" message and have to repost? Annoying as hell.
It was the Idaho Supreme Court by the way. And he had to pay $500,000 in legal fees to the developer after he lost. You should read the news more.
Other than the fact he is a Zag, nothing personal. But what a wack job. 150 or 1,000 (depends on the article) athletes have dropped dead on the field or court after being vaxxed? What F-ing ever. Absolutely nuts.
John Stockton Dragged for Claims That Vaccinated Athletes Are ‘Dropping Dead’ Mid-Game
The NBA Hall of Famer's season tickets at his alma mater have been suspended after he refused to comply with the school's mask mandatewww.yahoo.com
