To Cruise or Not To Cruise . . .

That seems to be the question!

Last year when we first announced our intention to form the first ever letterboxing cruise, we were beseiged with many requests to be on an "interested" list. So many people responded (well over 150,) I was worried that all might not get onboard!

Once prices and dates were announced, the signups have been coming in slowly but not at the rate we had hoped or expected based on the initial interest. Were we expecting too much asking people to plan a year ahead? (Sue & I live by planning vacations sometimes 3 years ahead!) Was the price higher than people thought? Did we infringe into school and graduation times when we moved the dates up a week to save $100 per person by leaving on June 22nd instead of the 29th? It seems "yes" might be the answer to all of those questions.

Then we placed a deadline as of this past Sunday which was a premature deadline. Apparently, I didn't ask if I could hold some additional rooms before but that did come up this weekend during my phone conversation with the group desk. I made arrangements to reserve some extra rooms in 2 categories just in case there are more of you that would like to come and aren't quite sure of your status for next year at the present time. These rooms will go back to the open inventory about 3 months prior to our sailing date of June 22, 2008. If your plans change and you can join us, contact me prior to the end of next March 2008 and we'll let you know how to book your cruise at the group rates and benefits.

As of today, we have close to 50 attendees in approximately 21 cabins. It's a great group that is already assembled and it looks like, according to the cruise talk list we've set up, there is much mischief being planned for the week! The locals have even promised to plant some new boxes for us to find.

If you haven't contacted us because you've missed yesterday's deadline and still want to go, feel free to email us at your convenience and we'll get your info, email you the invite to the special cruise talk list and other info. If you are still on the fence - you have some time.

Our intent is to have as many people possible attend this historic event. How many times are you invited to make letterboxing history? We hope you can join us!