GGC2005 - Call for Bids

From: , opined,

It should be interesting to see how many rtc folks (as opposed to
people who book only for the group rate and have no interest in this
newsgroup) actually go on this next GGC.

Hi Karen,

They may not necessarily be mutually exclusive. Folks interested in this
newsgroup may also enjoy the prospect of a group rate on an initeresting ship
and/or itinerary.


Ray

Wishing light winds and smooth seas to all

In article , Zegarskis
wrote:

From: , opined,

It should be interesting to see how many rtc folks (as opposed to
people who book only for the group rate and have no interest in this
newsgroup) actually go on this next GGC.

Hi Karen,

They may not necessarily be mutually exclusive. Folks interested in this
newsgroup may also enjoy the prospect of a group rate on an initeresting ship
and/or itinerary.


Ray

And you also have no way of knowing who is lurking around the
newsgroup, but chooses not to participate for a host of reasons.

Lloyd

Hey Lloyd,

Have not been on rtc in weeks. What is the later date that you refer
to??

Ed in Las Vegas (sailing on the Sun Princess on Monday 4/19)


On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 19:19:45 GMT, (CupCaked)
wrote:

Lloyd Parsons wrote:

In article , Zegarskis
wrote:

They may not necessarily be mutually exclusive. Folks interested in this
newsgroup may also enjoy the prospect of a group rate on an initeresting ship
and/or itinerary.

And you also have no way of knowing who is lurking around the
newsgroup, but chooses not to participate for a host of reasons.

In years past, I've looked at the GGC web site's bios, and it seemed
that more than several people there were not regulars or lurkers on
this newsgroup. In fact, some were relatives of rtc-ers who never
looked in at this newsgroup. They more or less said so in their bios.

I wish I could think of an example off the top of my head right now,
but I cannot. Maybe that's best, so as not to single anyone out.

Karen



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In article , Ed Wynn
wrote:

Hey Lloyd,

Have not been on rtc in weeks. What is the later date that you refer
to??

Ed in Las Vegas (sailing on the Sun Princess on Monday 4/19)

The preference voting came out very strongly for Apr-May cruise vice
the usual January. Still Caribbean, but also wanting something a bit
more than the usual 7-day east/west type.

Like an 8 or 9 day??????

Lloyd

April is when we usually take our first cruise of the year, so that
time frame might work for us as well. A smart move since so many of
our former GGC travel agents have booked personal (and more profitable
cruises to them) into the time slot usually occupied by the GGC's.

Thanks Lloyd for the information.

Ed in Las Vegas



On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 21:35:38 GMT, Lloyd Parsons
wrote:

In article , Ed Wynn
wrote:

Hey Lloyd,

Have not been on rtc in weeks. What is the later date that you refer
to??

Ed in Las Vegas (sailing on the Sun Princess on Monday 4/19)

The preference voting came out very strongly for Apr-May cruise vice
the usual January. Still Caribbean, but also wanting something a bit
more than the usual 7-day east/west type.

Like an 8 or 9 day??????

Lloyd

"Lloyd Parsons" wrote in message
news:140420041633289969%
The preference voting came out very strongly for Apr-May cruise vice
the usual January. Still Caribbean, but also wanting something a bit
more than the usual 7-day east/west type.

Like an 8 or 9 day??????

I know that it is early, Lloyd, but have you heard from any T/A yet?
Hope we get a different destination this GGC-like maybe a Southern
Caribbean??? -) Especially with an 8-9 day cruise possibility.
--Jean

In article , Jean
O'Boyle wrote:

"Lloyd Parsons" wrote in message
news:140420041633289969%
The preference voting came out very strongly for Apr-May cruise vice
the usual January. Still Caribbean, but also wanting something a bit
more than the usual 7-day east/west type.

Like an 8 or 9 day??????

I know that it is early, Lloyd, but have you heard from any T/A yet?
Hope we get a different destination this GGC-like maybe a Southern
Caribbean??? -) Especially with an 8-9 day cruise possibility.
--Jean

I have had a few requests which I hope leads to a few more and some
great bidding!

--
Lloyd

Carnival Tropicale 2000
GGC2002 Carnival Sensation
GGC2003 Golden Princess
GGC2004 Radiance of the Seas
GLC2005 Celebrity Millenium

The preference voting came out very strongly for Apr-May cruise
vice the usual January. Still Caribbean, but also wanting something a
bit more than the usual 7-day east/west type.
Like an 8 or 9 day??????

Lloyd,
Are the TA'S free to bid Feb.-March as well or do the RFB'S specify only
April-May?
Terry.............favors the Jewel 8 day in Feb.-March best (so far
anyway)! G

Terry_ Seattle

CupCaked wrote:

In years past, I've looked at the GGC web site's bios, and it seemed
that more than several people there were not regulars or lurkers on
this newsgroup. In fact, some were relatives of rtc-ers who never

Well I have a good example of that. We were on the last GGC and took my
brother and sister-in-law along as well as some good friends of ours.
Neither read r.t.c. or for that matter even know what it is. In fact,
even after the cruise I still don't think they understand what r.t.c.
is. As far as they know it's one of those computer geek things I'm
involved with.

John

Ed Wynn wrote:

time frame might work for us as well. A smart move since so many of
our former GGC travel agents have booked personal (and more profitable
cruises to them) into the time slot usually occupied by the GGC's.

I have to say myself, I find this a real shame this is being done.
Really dilutes the interest in the GGC itself IMO. It's going to be real
interesting to see how many folks are interested in booking an April/May
GGC after going on a January TA formed group cruise.

John