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ray4

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:00 pm Post subject: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers! Archived from groups: rec>travel>cruises (more info?)

Hi Everyone, I received this press release from Princess and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Snow Flurries Delight Passengers on Princess Ships SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (December 14, 2007) - Princess passengers find themselves in a winter wonderland as snow magically falls in the ship's atrium. A new holiday feature on Princess ships, the daily snow flurries are adding to the holiday atmosphere on December sailings. The innovative snow-making process creates falling flakes that vanish on contact, letting passengers enjoy the romance of a winter snowfall without the need to bundle up. Princess' daily snowfall is delighting passengers on all ships with multi-story atriums, adding to the merry atmosphere across the Princess fleet. Trimmed from stem to stern in holiday décor - even including a Christmas tree on the vessels' masts - the ships reflect the season with a variety of festive onboard activities. Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent >> Stay informed about: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers!

jeffgersten

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:47 am
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I think the last thing any passenger from the Northeast or Midwest would
want to see is snow..

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ricker64

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:24 am Post subject: Re: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers! [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

My guess is only the kids are delighted. I sail the Caribbean in Dec. to get away from snow & ice. The only frozen liquid I want to see is in a glass with some rum over it. >> Stay informed about: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers!

Retzofrex

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:29 pm Post subject: Re: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers! [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

For the record, not being Christian, I personally dislike seeing the ship covered in Xmas decorations, with green cones to look like trees on the dining room tables, a big Xmas tree in the main atrium [or whatever they call it] and coloured wreaths and garlands all over the blasted ship. Actually, having just been through a blizzard, snow flurries that melt on contact on a cruise ship don't faze me... but I do NOT like a ship that plays nothing but Xmas music over the loudspeakers, has Xmas music at all the shows during December, and in effect ignores the non-Christian passenger's view totally. FWIW -------------------------------------------------------------- On Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:00:57 -0800, Ray Goldenberg <ray.RemoveThis@lighthousetravel.com> wrote: >Hi Everyone, > >I received this press release from Princess and thought it would be of >interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are >available on my web site. > >Best regards, >Ray >LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL >800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 >http://www.lighthousetravel.com > > >Snow Flurries Delight Passengers on Princess Ships > >SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (December 14, 2007) - Princess passengers find >themselves in a winter wonderland as snow magically falls in the >ship's atrium. A new holiday feature on Princess ships, the daily snow >flurries are adding to the holiday atmosphere on December sailings. >The innovative snow-making process creates falling flakes that vanish >on contact, letting passengers enjoy the romance of a winter snowfall >without the need to bundle up. Princess' daily snowfall is delighting >passengers on all ships with multi-story atriums, adding to the merry >atmosphere across the Princess fleet. Trimmed from stem to stern in >holiday décor - even including a Christmas tree on the vessels' masts >- the ships reflect the season with a variety of festive onboard >activities. >Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a >professional travel agent >> Stay informed about: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers!

AZ Nomad

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers! [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:29:51 -0500, Retzofrex <retzofrex RemoveThis @crawler.com> wrote: >For the record, not being Christian, I personally dislike seeing the >ship covered in Xmas decorations, with green cones to look like trees >on the dining room tables, a big Xmas tree in the main atrium [or >whatever they call it] and coloured wreaths and garlands all over the >blasted ship. Actually, having just been through a blizzard, sno.... Think of them as pagan decorations. >> Stay informed about: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers!

Uncle Peter

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers! [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"AZ Nomad" <aznomad.2.DeleteThis@PremoveOBthisOX.COM> wrote in message news:slrnfmgk4c.8jp.aznomad.2@ip70-176-155-130.ph.ph.cox.net... > On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:29:51 -0500, Retzofrex <retzofrex.DeleteThis@crawler.com> > wrote: >>For the record, not being Christian, I personally dislike seeing the >>ship covered in Xmas decorations, with green cones to look like trees >>on the dining room tables, a big Xmas tree in the main atrium [or >>whatever they call it] and coloured wreaths and garlands all over the >>blasted ship. Actually, having just been through a blizzard, sno.... > > Think of them as pagan decorations. Exactly. Those babbles have nothing to do with Christmas or Christians, or the spirit of the season. And yes, the big tree in the Atrium is called a Christmas tree. >> Stay informed about: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers!

AZ Nomad

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers! [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:05:10 -0500, Uncle Peter <radioconnection.RemoveThis@cox.net> wrote: >"AZ Nomad" <aznomad.2.RemoveThis@PremoveOBthisOX.COM> wrote in message >news:slrnfmgk4c.8jp.aznomad.2@ip70-176-155-130.ph.ph.cox.net... >> On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:29:51 -0500, Retzofrex <retzofrex.RemoveThis@crawler.com> >> wrote: >>>For the record, not being Christian, I personally dislike seeing the >>>ship covered in Xmas decorations, with green cones to look like trees >>>on the dining room tables, a big Xmas tree in the main atrium [or >>>whatever they call it] and coloured wreaths and garlands all over the >>>blasted ship. Actually, having just been through a blizzard, sno.... >> >> Think of them as pagan decorations. >Exactly. Those babbles have nothing to do with Christmas or Christians, or >the spirit of the season. And yes, the big tree in the Atrium is called a >Christmas tree. Christmas, with its spirit of giving, offers us all a wonderful opportunity each year to reflect on what we all most sincerely and deeply believe in - I refer, of course, to money. -- tom lehrer >> Stay informed about: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers!

Kurt Ullman

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers! [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

In article <slrnfmgs7s.ahp.aznomad.2.RemoveThis@ip70-176-155-130.ph.ph.cox.net>, AZ Nomad <aznomad.2.RemoveThis@PremoveOBthisOX.COM> wrote: > On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:05:10 -0500, Uncle Peter <radioconnection.RemoveThis@cox.net> > wrote: > > >"AZ Nomad" <aznomad.2.RemoveThis@PremoveOBthisOX.COM> wrote in message > >news:slrnfmgk4c.8jp.aznomad.2@ip70-176-155-130.ph.ph.cox.net... > >> On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:29:51 -0500, Retzofrex <retzofrex.RemoveThis@crawler.com> > >> wrote: > >>>For the record, not being Christian, I personally dislike seeing the > >>>ship covered in Xmas decorations, with green cones to look like trees > >>>on the dining room tables, a big Xmas tree in the main atrium [or > >>>whatever they call it] and coloured wreaths and garlands all over the > >>>blasted ship. Actually, having just been through a blizzard, sno.... > >> > >> Think of them as pagan decorations. > > >Exactly. Those babbles have nothing to do with Christmas or Christians, or > >the spirit of the season. And yes, the big tree in the Atrium is called a > >Christmas tree. > > Christmas, with its spirit of giving, offers us all a wonderful opportunity > each year to reflect on what we all most sincerely and deeply believe in - I > refer, of course, to money. -- tom lehrer "Angels we have heard on high. Tell us to go out and BUY!"-- Tom L. >> Stay informed about: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers!

AZ Nomad

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:06 am Post subject: Re: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers! [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:37:58 -0500, Kurt Ullman <kurtullman RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote: >In article <slrnfmgs7s.ahp.aznomad.2 RemoveThis @ip70-176-155-130.ph.ph.cox.net>, > AZ Nomad <aznomad.2 RemoveThis @PremoveOBthisOX.COM> wrote: >> On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:05:10 -0500, Uncle Peter <radioconnection RemoveThis @cox.net> >> wrote: >> >> >"AZ Nomad" <aznomad.2 RemoveThis @PremoveOBthisOX.COM> wrote in message >> >news:slrnfmgk4c.8jp.aznomad.2@ip70-176-155-130.ph.ph.cox.net... >> >> On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:29:51 -0500, Retzofrex <retzofrex RemoveThis @crawler.com> >> >> wrote: >> >>>For the record, not being Christian, I personally dislike seeing the >> >>>ship covered in Xmas decorations, with green cones to look like trees >> >>>on the dining room tables, a big Xmas tree in the main atrium [or >> >>>whatever they call it] and coloured wreaths and garlands all over the >> >>>blasted ship. Actually, having just been through a blizzard, sno.... >> >> >> >> Think of them as pagan decorations. >> >> >Exactly. Those babbles have nothing to do with Christmas or Christians, or >> >the spirit of the season. And yes, the big tree in the Atrium is called a >> >Christmas tree. >> >> Christmas, with its spirit of giving, offers us all a wonderful opportunity >> each year to reflect on what we all most sincerely and deeply believe in - I >> refer, of course, to money. -- tom lehrer > "Angels we have heard on high. Tell us to go out and BUY!"-- Tom L. So, let the raucous sleigh bells jingle, Hail our dear old friend Kris Kringle, Driving his reindeer across the sky. Don't stand underneath when they fly by. >> Stay informed about: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers!

BrianK

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:26 am Post subject: Re: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers! [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On 12/18/2007 4:29 PM Retzofrex plucked Senior Frog's Magic Twanger and said: > For the record, not being Christian, I personally dislike seeing the > ship covered in Xmas decorations, with green cones to look like trees > on the dining room tables, a big Xmas tree in the main atrium [or > whatever they call it] and coloured wreaths and garlands all over the > blasted ship. Actually, having just been through a blizzard, snow > flurries that melt on contact on a cruise ship don't faze me... but I > do NOT like a ship that plays nothing but Xmas music over the > loudspeakers, has Xmas music at all the shows during December, and in > effect ignores the non-Christian passenger's view totally. > > FWIW > -------------------------------------------------------------- > I think you are preaching to the wrong choir. If you'd like to see a more inclusive cruise during the holiday season, then say so to the appropriate cruise line home office. Those of us at rec.travel.cruises can do nothing to rectify the situation. Contact someone who can. -- ________ To email me, Edit "blog" from my email address. Brian M. Kochera "Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once!" View My Web Page: http://home.earthlink.net/~brian1951 >> Stay informed about: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers!

Kurt Ullman

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:50 am Post subject: Re: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers! [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

In article <slrnfmh1s6.bpn.aznomad.2.DeleteThis@ip70-176-155-130.ph.ph.cox.net>, AZ Nomad <aznomad.2.DeleteThis@PremoveOBthisOX.COM> wrote: > On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:37:58 -0500, Kurt Ullman <kurtullman.DeleteThis@yahoo.com> wrote: > >In article <slrnfmgs7s.ahp.aznomad.2.DeleteThis@ip70-176-155-130.ph.ph.cox.net>, > > AZ Nomad <aznomad.2.DeleteThis@PremoveOBthisOX.COM> wrote: > > >> On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:05:10 -0500, Uncle Peter <radioconnection.DeleteThis@cox.net> > >> wrote: > >> > >> >"AZ Nomad" <aznomad.2.DeleteThis@PremoveOBthisOX.COM> wrote in message > >> >news:slrnfmgk4c.8jp.aznomad.2@ip70-176-155-130.ph.ph.cox.net... > >> >> On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:29:51 -0500, Retzofrex <retzofrex.DeleteThis@crawler.com> > >> >> wrote: > >> >>>For the record, not being Christian, I personally dislike seeing the > >> >>>ship covered in Xmas decorations, with green cones to look like trees > >> >>>on the dining room tables, a big Xmas tree in the main atrium [or > >> >>>whatever they call it] and coloured wreaths and garlands all over the > >> >>>blasted ship. Actually, having just been through a blizzard, sno.... > >> >> > >> >> Think of them as pagan decorations. > >> > >> >Exactly. Those babbles have nothing to do with Christmas or Christians, > >> >or > >> >the spirit of the season. And yes, the big tree in the Atrium is called > >> >a > >> >Christmas tree. > >> > >> Christmas, with its spirit of giving, offers us all a wonderful > >> opportunity > >> each year to reflect on what we all most sincerely and deeply believe in - > >> I > >> refer, of course, to money. -- tom lehrer > > > "Angels we have heard on high. Tell us to go out and BUY!"-- Tom L. > > So, let the raucous sleigh bells jingle, > Hail our dear old friend Kris Kringle, > Driving his reindeer across the sky. > Don't stand underneath when they fly by. I'll meet you back here the 3rd week of February for National Brotherhood Week!!! (g). >> Stay informed about: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers!

Kurt Ullman

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(Msg. 12) Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:51 am Post subject: Re: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers! [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

In article <13mhecde9jtmpa8 DeleteThis @corp.supernews.com>, BrianK <brianBLOG1951 DeleteThis @earthlink.net> wrote: > On 12/18/2007 4:29 PM Retzofrex plucked Senior Frog's Magic Twanger and > said: > > For the record, not being Christian, I personally dislike seeing the > > ship covered in Xmas decorations, with green cones to look like trees > > on the dining room tables, a big Xmas tree in the main atrium [or > > whatever they call it] and coloured wreaths and garlands all over the > > blasted ship. Actually, having just been through a blizzard, snow > > flurries that melt on contact on a cruise ship don't faze me... but I > > do NOT like a ship that plays nothing but Xmas music over the > > loudspeakers, has Xmas music at all the shows during December, and in > > effect ignores the non-Christian passenger's view totally. > > > > FWIW > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > > > I think you are preaching to the wrong choir. If you'd like to see a > more inclusive cruise during the holiday season, then say so to the > appropriate cruise line home office. Those of us at rec.travel.cruises > can do nothing to rectify the situation. Contact someone who can. Actually he seems to want to include everyone BUT the Christians.. >> Stay informed about: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers!

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(Msg. 13) Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 7:09 am Post subject: Re: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers! [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

In article <3megm39odmo0v667avvitl8mok40v6n6p6 DeleteThis @4ax.com>, Retzofrex <retzofrex DeleteThis @crawler.com> wrote: > but I do NOT like a ship that plays nothing but Xmas music over the > loudspeakers, has Xmas music at all the shows during December, and in > effect ignores the non-Christian passenger's view totally. The ship decorations and music are just like back home in US cities, towns, and shopping malls. It would be idiotic for it to be otherwise or expect it to be otherwise on ships sailing out of US ports that serve the US market during the Christmas holiday period. Also I don't think to quote you that the decorations "in effect ignores the non-christian passenger's view totally". There are no nativity scenes and the like. What they put up are festive holiday decorations. -- Charles >> Stay informed about: Snow Flurries Delight Passengers!

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