Well, after what seems like an eternal waiting period, my next voyage is one week away. Yes, a week from today I will be on the ms Amsterdam, my home away from home. Once I get past lifeboat drill and finish unpacking, I will relax and enjoy the days at sea as we sail to the Hawaiian Islands. I'm not too excited yet, that never happens until I am aboard. I still have a very long flight to LAX to get past. I hate flying..... For the rest of the week it will be finishing up on last minute details and buttoning up the house. I am so ready to hit the high seas again!
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I'll be interested to hear how your check-in and boarding go. As you might know, none of the regular HAL shoreside employees were hired back this season in San Diego (and we also handled Long Beach/San Pedro HAL sailings.) The computer system that HAL uses is much different than that of either Princess or Carnival, so you might notice a longer time to get onboard. I hope all goes smoothly, but alas, no Diet Cokes at embarkation. Sorry!
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Mom and I are also ready to hit the seas. we miss the amsterdam our home away from home.
ReplyDeleteForget about reading your blog. Mom and I will be there sailing with you. but probably not on the same tours as you are on.
ReplyDeleteDavid, I was not aware of the fact that none of the employees were hired back. That may indeed make it difficult. Hopefully, being in the President's Club will lessen the delay somewhat... I hope! Hope you enjoy the blog... no diet cokes required :-) Thanks for being such a fan!!!
ReplyDeleteGuy, since you won't be reading my blog, I may talk about you....
ReplyDeleteBon Voyage! I'm sure the Amsterdam misses you when you are not on board.
ReplyDeletePier 91 in San Pedro does not have a separate security line for multistar Mariners, nor a VIP check-in room. Do you know what time of day you might be arriving from your hotel? Would you like me to ask the Pier Supervisor to call you on your cell phone in the morning and escort you through the terminal?
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Thank you David but I believe arrangements have been made. I will go to the ship around 10:00.
ReplyDeleteOK, I'll pass that along. I believe that Leah will be Supervisor, but I'll double check and get you more info. As I mentioned, it might not be the best check-in experience.....so I hope you have someone to ask for if you need it. There will not me anyone other she who has any idea what President's Club means. Most of the staff will have little or no experience. I went ahead and joined up with the new shoreside staff here. See you December 4th.
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See you in December David!
ReplyDeleteThree times.....4th.... 16th....and 20th. Today was our first sailing....and the good news is that about 60% of the old shoreside staff returned. Now all we need are more sailings from San Diego in the future.
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Three times, you are correct! See you then!!!
ReplyDeleteHi There, My friend found me this blog..;) My son just joined on the Amsterdam in Vancouver today.. First stop in LA where your getting on. I thought I tell you so you can meet him and surprise me for me. His name is Erik. Plays electric bass.. I am looking forward to following your blog. Love your profile pic on FB. Bon Voyage..
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Jeff.... Looking forward to your adventurous tale. Ran across your blogs from an old 'Kween Karen' mention. By chance, are you a dancer? Carol & I are, and so enjoy the QM2 large ballroom. Have mucho fun! Curious, why do you so enjoy HAL?
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