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Re: Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea reports (start page 6)

Has anyone seen an option for signing up for the guitar clinics?

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Re: Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea reports (start page 6)

For those wanting to contact each other on board, there's an app available that has options for messenger service and lots of other options for getting info, concierge service, making reservations, etc. Looks like there's no fee to use it onboard through their wifi network either.

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Re: Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea reports (start page 6)

jddarden wrote:

Has anyone seen an option for signing up for the guitar clinics?

Looks to me like you just arrive and participate.  Be sure to bring your own guitar though.

jddarden wrote:

For those wanting to contact each other on board, there's an app available that has options for messenger service and lots of other options for getting info, concierge service, making reservations, etc. Looks like there's no fee to use it onboard through their wifi network either.

I downloaded the app today.  I am quite sure there is a "nominal" fee however.  I think I saw $8 mentioned somewhere.

Steve

2011 Gibson Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Studio...among others.
Beacon Theater, New York, May 18, 2013/Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea, Feb. 17-21, 2015/3 Kings Tour, Bangor, ME, Aug. 12, 2015
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Re: Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea reports (start page 6)

The cruise offers excursions when you are in port and I just thought of a really cool excursion they should have had available: "Guitar Safari With Joe". There could have been a limited number accepted and of course there would be a cost. The money could have gone to the Keeping The Blues Alive charity. A lucky number of people would have the chance to accompany Joe on one of his guitar safaris that he always likes to do when he visits a new city or town. Of course I know this would be a lot to ask of Joe since it is his private time. He'll probably see this and think, "What? I don't want people following me around to stores!", but I still think it would be a guitar lover's dream wink

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nmagcorn wrote:

I still think it would be a guitar lover's dream wink


Ya Think??? That would be over the top!

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Re: Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea reports (start page 6)

nmagcorn wrote:

The cruise offers excursions when you are in port and I just thought of a really cool excursion they should have had available: "Guitar Safari With Joe". There could have been a limited number accepted and of course there would be a cost. The money could have gone to the Keeping The Blues Alive charity. A lucky number of people would have the chance to accompany Joe on one of his guitar safaris that he always likes to do when he visits a new city or town. Of course I know this would be a lot to ask of Joe since it is his private time. He'll probably see this and think, "What? I don't want people following me around to stores!", but I still think it would be a guitar lover's dream wink

Hi Natasha
Yeah that would be cool but your right Joe needs time for himself and to him that is his prime time I am sure.
Cheers Ron

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Re: Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea reports (start page 6)

Sunday morning watching the weather channel.  Looks like you northeasterners need to get out of town TODAY!!   Make your escape in between the 2 storms.

Praying you have no trouble getting south.  Best of luck!

Deb and Len must be shivering too at minus 25 today.  Gracious!

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Re: Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea reports (start page 6)

Who's excited?  smile

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Re: Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea reports (start page 6)

Get on down here folks because the weather is grand! Lydia and Mags got in yesterday from London. We went to see Albert Castiglia last night. He gave us a shout out about going on the cruise. You should have heard the number of cheers. Seems many who were there are also going. I hope you all get out of the snow storms and have safe flights. See you on the ship!! smile smile smile

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Re: Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea reports (start page 6)

cathysiler wrote:

Get on down here folks because the weather is grand! Lydia and Mags got in yesterday from London. We went to see Albert Castiglia last night. He gave us a shout out about going on the cruise. You should have heard the number of cheers. Seems many who were there are also going. I hope you all get out of the snow storms and have safe flights. See you on the ship!! smile smile smile

Hey Cathy
I can't wait it is -10 here and more snow than anyone could want. I am heading out at 5:30am tomorrow. Looking forward to sun, warm, music and hanging with everyone
Cheers Ron

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Re: Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea reports (start page 6)

Hey, all lucky Cruise participants: Have fun every second! Would be great to hear all your impressions...Very much appreciated in advance...
Wished to be with you there!

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Re: Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea reports (start page 6)

Best wishes for all of you lucky cruise participants! I too am looking forward to hearing about the GREAT time that I'm sure you all will have. Bon Voyage!

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Re: Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea reports (start page 6)

Bona Voyage Bona Buds ..

Wishes for an awesome experience! cool

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Re: Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea reports (start page 6)

Haven't had a chance to post here in awhile but looking forward to seeing many old friends and making new!! Going to be a great trip! We escaped winter storm Octavia yesterday there's a foot of snow at our house haven't had that much since 1998! Usually don't even get that much in aseason!

TIP OF THE DAY for cruisers! Check your lugagge it may be after 2:00 until you get to your room and most importantly put anything you need to wear like swimsuits/trunks sunscreen etc in your carry on it could be as late as 8:00 or 9:00 tonight before you luggage gets delivered to your room smile

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Re: Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea reports (start page 6)

They're already advertising for next year's cruise. Yes, it's a go. For those of you who couldn't make it, I'd highly recommend it. My biggest complaint: It was too short smile 
They had some challenges with the unexpected weather, but they handled them smoothly and made it work.
Great trip. Just a quick comment for those wondering. I'm sure there will be much more discussion and details to follow.

JD

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Re: Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea reports (start page 6)

I'm seriously thinking about joining the cruise next year, those videos show what an awesome experience it was.

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Re: Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea reports (start page 6)

Rusty wrote:

I'm seriously thinking about joining the cruise next year, those videos show what an awesome experience it was.

yeah you should it was a great time
cheers Ron

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Re: Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea reports (start page 6)

Not sure whether to post videos of the other artists that performed on the cruise here, in the review section or in the other artists section. Any ideas? Just don't want to put stuff in the wrong place.