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I'll be gone for a while (and a few tidbits from my travels)....

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have a wonderful time but remember to come back to us when vacations over!!
 

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Hoping!

Hope that one day I can be so lucky/blessed.

Sounds like a terrific year for you!
 

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Oh, wow, your trip plans sound wonderful! Stay healthy and safe throughout your travels, and have a wonderful time! I look forward to seeing some photos when you return.
 

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Bon voyage, Dave. ENJOY.........
 

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Dave,

Bon Voyage! Have a great time & enjoy the Hermitage when you're in St. Petersburg. Sounds like it's going to be a wonderful vacation. Are you taking any reading material with you or will you rely on the ship's library?


All the best,

Richard
 

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Wow, Dave...that looks like 12 weeks on cruises ... I gain about 5 lbs on every week of a cruise, so you'll need a new wardrobe by the time 2009 is over. Cruises are great places to meet new friends all around the world.

I'm envious. You'll almost be away longer than at home this year. The Sun City showgals will be quite upset. :)

Great planning, but I kinda expected that from you. Have a great time.

Brian

Thanks for all of the good wishes!

Yes, I will have a lot of Marriott Rewards stays this year. I just checked and I have 15 separate Reward reservations in Sydney, Houston, Gatlinburg, Charleston, Boston (twice), San Francisco, Washington (DC), Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin, St. Petersburg (FL), Atlanta, Seattle and San Diego. I have about six more to add once I confirm dates.

I'll be on three cruise ships for two weeks each over the next three months - Holland America's Volendam (Australia and New Zealand, NCL's Jade (Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Rome, etc.) and Princess' Grand (Caribbean). Later this year, I have a two week Holland America cruise to Scandinavia and St. Petersburg (Russia), a three week cruise on Holland America's Westerdam from Seattle to Ft. Lauderdale and a one week Royal Caribbean cruise in the Caribbean. None of it on Marriott points.

That doesn't count my Marriott timeshare stays and some other miscellaneous trips.

Can you tell I have been planning my first year of retirement for a long, long time? :)
 

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Bon Voyage

Sounds like a wonderful year of travels. Hope you have an enjoyable time and, if you can, check back in every so often and let us know how you're doing.

Have fun.
 

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What - do they give you double MR points for the hassle of moderating this board? :)

Enjoy....
 

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Wow!!!!

Thanks for all of the good wishes!

Yes, I will have a lot of Marriott Rewards stays this year. I just checked and I have 15 separate Reward reservations in Sydney, Houston, Gatlinburg, Charleston, Boston (twice), San Francisco, Washington (DC), Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin, St. Petersburg (FL), Atlanta, Seattle and San Diego. I have about six more to add once I confirm dates.

I'll be on three cruise ships for two weeks each over the next three months - Holland America's Volendam (Australia and New Zealand, NCL's Jade (Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Rome, etc.) and Princess' Grand (Caribbean). Later this year, I have a two week Holland America cruise to Scandinavia and St. Petersburg (Russia), a three week cruise on Holland America's Westerdam from Seattle to Ft. Lauderdale and a one week Royal Caribbean cruise in the Caribbean. None of it on Marriott points.

That doesn't count my Marriott timeshare stays and some other miscellaneous trips.

Can you tell I have been planning my first year of retirement for a long, long time? :)

Fantastic!!! Enjoy your trips - we'll miss your presence but hopefully you'll be back soon. I can't even imagine the planning to pull off all those trips - Enjoy!!!!
 

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Dave, you lucky dog. :D Enjoy all your vacations. TUGGERS will miss you, but life must go on!

Enjoy yourself, drink and eat lots:banana:
 

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Who is going to keep us all in line? :shrug:
 

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Thanks for all of the good wishes!

Yes, I will have a lot of Marriott Rewards stays this year. I just checked and I have 15 separate Reward reservations in Sydney, Houston, Gatlinburg, Charleston, Boston (twice), San Francisco, Washington (DC), Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin, St. Petersburg (FL), Atlanta, Seattle and San Diego. I have about six more to add once I confirm dates.

I'll be on three cruise ships for two weeks each over the next three months - Holland America's Volendam (Australia and New Zealand, NCL's Jade (Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Rome, etc.) and Princess' Grand (Caribbean). Later this year, I have a two week Holland America cruise to Scandinavia and St. Petersburg (Russia), a three week cruise on Holland America's Westerdam from Seattle to Ft. Lauderdale and a one week Royal Caribbean cruise in the Caribbean. None of it on Marriott points.

That doesn't count my Marriott timeshare stays and some other miscellaneous trips.

Can you tell I have been planning my first year of retirement for a long, long time? :)

WOW! Great times ahead .... of course you know that you do not get sea sick, right? :rofl: Have a wonderful trip/ trips. We will miss you. Look forward to your return and your journal of the travels.

Beverley
 

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Dave: Have a great time. Know that I have really come to respect you in the short time I have been a TUG member. Your wisdom was very evident in the the thread concerning the problems in Aruba not to mention several other very contentious threads. Best wishes on your vacation and your retirement.
 

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Enjoy. :) :) :)

And you get to live in Hilton Head year round, too. What a great place to come home to.
 

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Dave, have a GREAT time!

What a fun way to begin your first full year of retirement! Heck with all that timeshare stuff. Just cruising!
 

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Does Dave travel alone or is there a Mrs? He'd have no trouble finding a travel companion if he was single.

Bon Voyage Dave M(arriott) ;)
 

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Hi, Dave! I am going to miss you. Have a wonderful time & if you get a chance, drop in every now & then to tell us where you are.
Have a great trip...& another & another....clear skies & smooth sailing!

Smooth Air:cool:
 

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Thanks for all of the good wishes!

Yes, I will have a lot of Marriott Rewards stays this year. I just checked and I have 15 separate Reward reservations in Sydney, Houston, Gatlinburg, Charleston, Boston (twice), San Francisco, Washington (DC), Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin, St. Petersburg (FL), Atlanta, Seattle and San Diego. I have about six more to add once I confirm dates.

I'll be on three cruise ships for two weeks each over the next three months - Holland America's Volendam (Australia and New Zealand, NCL's Jade (Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Rome, etc.) and Princess' Grand (Caribbean). Later this year, I have a two week Holland America cruise to Scandinavia and St. Petersburg (Russia), a three week cruise on Holland America's Westerdam from Seattle to Ft. Lauderdale and a one week Royal Caribbean cruise in the Caribbean. None of it on Marriott points.

That doesn't count my Marriott timeshare stays and some other miscellaneous trips.

Can you tell I have been planning my first year of retirement for a long, long time? :)
After reading this, I am jealous too. ;) I am so glad you are doing this in your first year of retirement. :) Please, stay in touch and give us a trip report every once in a while. The Marriott board will be in good hands while you are gone.
 
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