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I am a mature, married but traveling singly, woman looking to find two persons to share a stateroom w/verandah. If a triple is shared and the rates are split three ways, the rate for these deluxe accommodations would equal the price for a large outside stateroom with NO verandah, plus about 100 sq. ft. more space, floor length windows and walk-out verandah.
I would agree to split the rate equally but sleep on the hideabed, leaving two singles for the other room occupants.
Rate for cabin w/verandah = $4675 ea. for two; 3rd person = $1900. Total split equally = $3,750 each for really deluxe accommodations.
c1900@sihope.comPosted by Chris | November 16, 2006 11:29 AM
Posted on November 16, 2006 11:29
I wish to share a standard inside room with two single beds with a woman. I do not snore or have any disturbing habits (smoke, coughing, etc.). I am 65 years old and physically fit. I have been on 26 Elderhostels to Europe, etc. on cruise ships and barges and enjoy them. I am friendly, calm, neat in dress and behavior, organized, orderly, punctual, well educated, and enjoy traveling and people. I hope to find a roommate with similar qualities.
I sing in two choirs, and have been to many of Garrison Keillor's shows in New York City. I live on Long Island, New York. I am married but my husband is unable to travel.
libadcra@optonline.netPosted by Dorothy Andrews | November 16, 2006 11:38 AM
Posted on November 16, 2006 11:38
Here we go again with the room mate search. For any of you who were on the Alaska cruise, I'm the gal with the cowgirl hat. I wore my blue PHC fleece and hat just about every day . .according to my photos :) :) I plan to be in the Crow's Nest each night until the music and dancing stops and the place closes down . I also plan to get my needed sleep between 2:00-!0:00AM. I'm scheduled for the late dinner seating and have a reservation for an inside cabin in category L. I am very neat , orderly, respectful and quiet when retiring at my late night hour. I don't plan to be in the room much, only for sleep and dress. Other than the beautiful scenery, the high light of the the PHC cruises for me is being with and getting to know the PH musicians, actors and staff. I'm middle aged but act more like early 40's and am a very friendly out going people person. I love music, dancing, travel, gardening, reading, studying human relationships, yoga, meditating, needle & textile works, good wine, photography, sports of all kinds, outdoor activities and meeting other like minded friendly folks. If this is not overwhelming for you and you want some interesting conversation and lots of smiles, do consider being my roomie for Norway.
jruthieh@midcoast.comPosted by JANET HALSEY | November 16, 2006 7:03 PM
Posted on November 16, 2006 19:03
Giddaye there!
jrobertson@actewagl.net.auOh boy, I'm glad I clicked on this thread:-) I'm an aussie and am very keen to be on this cruise. Nope, I don't smoke or snore (not that I've heard anyway) and I'm not a party animal. I do love APHC though and it looks as though I'll be with like minded folk on this cruise:-) I'm happy to share a room with a male or female as long as it's a single bed arrangement. I enjoy lots of laughter too so if there's anyone out there who thinks they can share with an aussie, please get in touch and let's chat.
Seeya!
Posted by Judy | November 17, 2006 5:09 AM
Posted on November 17, 2006 05:09
Hello, I am a 56 year old teacher, psychologist, and potter from Ann Arbor, Michigan. I'd like to share an inside room with 1 or 2 other women. I have a large inside booked, but would prefer the lower-priced inside room if you have one. (I can still cancel my room until 12 noon 11/19). Roommates have worked out nicely for me on X-C ski and hiking trips, so I look forward to this time, too. I enjoy many kinds of music, travel, gardening, dancing, and reading. This is my first cruise (if you don't count 5 days on a small sailboat). I have never been told I have annoying roommate habits (although I think I have an occasional very soft snore). I like both good conversation and good solitude. Feel free to write with questions.
igunder@umich.eduPosted by Ingrid | November 17, 2006 5:42 AM
Posted on November 17, 2006 05:42
I'm a widow from Virginia and have been on all the cruises so far. I have booked a Large Outside room with twin beds. I'm booked for the late dinner seating and love to attend the show before dinner. I also am a writer, and attend the writing workshops. I always spend the last night at the Crow's Nest, and attend many of the shows throughout the ship. But I'm just as interested in the excursions and look forward to seeing what they are. I have never been to Scandinavia, though I am very well internationally traveled.
dpthome@moonstar.comPosted by Anonymous | November 17, 2006 6:54 AM
Posted on November 17, 2006 06:54
Single male, mature, well-mannered, non-smoker, over fifty. I have been told I talk in my sleep but it has stopped since I started living alone, the same with my snoring. Seeking to room with amicable person of most any type and in any price range so long as they enjoy GK as much as I.
mduffy1954@yahoo.comPosted by Mike Duffy | November 17, 2006 7:05 AM
Posted on November 17, 2006 07:05
Dear Friends,
jarnold@ritternet.comI went to Iceland last year with a gentleman friend and loved every minute of it. I've never been on a cruise but think I'd love this one. The only way I could afford it is to share a room with another woman or two. Everyone of you that have posted sound like someone I could get along with. I'm an easy to get along with type.
Good luck everyone! Love and Peace will Prevail.
Posted by Rev. Dr. Jude Arnold | November 17, 2006 8:05 AM
Posted on November 17, 2006 08:05
I'm a widow from west central MN, close to Lake Wobegon, and a long time fan of PHC. I have a large inside L room and would like to share with a roommate to cut costs. I'm easy to get a long with and do not smoke, but like a glass of wine. I'm a retired teacher and member of our small Unitarian Universalist Church. Am looking forward to a return trip to magnificent Norway as my husband and I were there in 1985.
mwerner@wecnet.comPosted by Mary Lou Werner | November 17, 2006 2:25 PM
Posted on November 17, 2006 14:25
I'm a great PHC fan, though I've never been on a cruise. A vacation where I don't have to make decisions about where to stay, eat, drive, etc. sounds lovely for a change. Single woman in my late 40s, looking for another non-smoking woman (or women) to share with. Since I haven't cruised before, think I'd prefer an outside cabin of some kind; not sure I'd like going without a window. However, may be persuaded otherwise if cruise vets have compelling arguments!
elacrabtree@earthlink.netPosted by Elaine | November 17, 2006 3:53 PM
Posted on November 17, 2006 15:53
I am a 57 year-young healthy woman in Sacramento and of course PHC fan. I am a good traveler and veteran of Elderhostel tours in France and Italy. I am independent, moderately outgoing, like to socialize in the evenings but enjoy a little down time too. I would like to share a large outside cabin w/0 verandah or possibly somehting else. I do not smoke, do drink wine, and unfortuneately am told I snore sometimes. I sleep pretty soundly, so I guess if you snore some too, that would be OK. I don't have any other very annoying habits like non-stop talking, throwing clothes around or not cleaning up the sink in the bathroom! I work as a scientist, read a lot, and love photography and wonderful sights.
leigh633@earthlink.comPosted by Peggy | November 17, 2006 5:04 PM
Posted on November 17, 2006 17:04
Hi,
scubabunny420@yahoo.comI'm just a girl from Montana who has never been on a cruise. I would love to find a roommate on this cruise that already has a room as I do not. I'm a easy going college student who loves to have fun. I am a heavy sleeper and I plan on doing a lot of activities and dancing. I will most likely be late to bed and semi late to get up, but again I am a heavy sleeper. I can't imagine being in the room much as I have never been to Norway or on a cruise. I have not signed up for a dinner time yet but when I find a roommate I will. I love wine, reading, laughing, smiling, eating, dancing and really the list goes on and on but most of all I love trying new and exciting things and meeting great people along the way. Male or female, makes no difference to me. Age does not matter to me, we are all there to have the experience.
See you when we get there
Posted by Jill Hawk | November 17, 2006 5:05 PM
Posted on November 17, 2006 17:05
I've looked longlingly at these cruises, and now that I'm a semi-retired minister/philosopher engaged in writing about that, I'm thinking "Why not?" My friends are not ready to make the commitment, so I'm looking for a non-smoking roommate who likes conversation AND times of silence. Since cost is a factor, I'd rather forego the cabin view and take to the deck to see what's outside.
Apart from that, I'm of course drawn to this cruise for the same reasons I suspect most of you are: I love music, singing, dancing, story-telling, hanging out, reflecting, meeting new people, having adventures....I have a grown son and live alone. I was thinking it might be a good idea to line up a roommate before Saturday night when Garrison Keillor takes this on the air....
Greta Reed
gretareed@bellsouth.netgretareed@bellsouth.net
Posted by Greta Reed | November 17, 2006 9:24 PM
Posted on November 17, 2006 21:24
I have booked a large outside cabin and would like to share with "mature" female. I am a novice at cruising, but do not require a baby-sitter. Have lived alone for a long time and am self-sufficient and very healthy and active. I do smoke, but can sacrifice (assuming I can't kick it before July)and would refrain from smoking in the cabin. I like to stay up late, but can adjust. I like reading, music, daydreaming and exploring. I can chat or be quiet. There's more, but that would be boring.
ljotwell@comcast.netPosted by LaVonne | November 18, 2006 2:50 PM
Posted on November 18, 2006 14:50
Share double with view?
75 y/o male, non smoking, lifelong traveler and eager eater.
georgelangkc@aol.comPosted by George | November 19, 2006 11:15 AM
Posted on November 19, 2006 11:15
I am an avid fan of PHC having listened since the seventies. I even remember when Noel Adams tried to replace Garrison when he quit. At any rate, I surely would like to go on this cruise. I am a 66 year old still working teacher of government in El Paso Texas. I use a three wheeled scooter to get around, but I do not want or need a caretaker. I do smoke, drink and occasionaly swear, but always like a lady. If you think you might be willing to share a cabin with me, please respond. Thank you Margaret
pegian79924@yahoo.comPosted by Margaret Bonds | November 19, 2006 4:16 PM
Posted on November 19, 2006 16:16
This is Andrea again. Greta and I have teamed up for an L room. (Did anyone else find the booking process confusing? Maybe it's just me: I'm not exactly a seasoned traveller.) I'm looking forward to meeting you all in July.
andrea.wheeler@in-tch.comPosted by Andrea Wheeler | November 21, 2006 10:40 AM
Posted on November 21, 2006 10:40
Hey there Prairie Home fans! I'm a single 27 year old ICU nurse from St. Paul,MN looking to share a large inside cabin with one other female. I'm pretty darn laid back and funloving, therefore I love to have a good time, meet new people and enjoy the all the best life has to offer (I'm pretty sure this won't be difficult to experience on this cruise!) Despite the Minnesoootan culture label GK jokes about, I am not Norweigan or Lutheran, or a depressed pessimist, but alas am born and raised in the dairyland prairie of Minnesota farm country, so maybe I am doomed, I'm not sure yet. But, thank goodness for you I lost the sent of manure the day I left the farm for the big city. I can't seem to get enough of the goodness and talent of APHC, and look forward to sharing it with all of you and one other roommate. See you in Copenhagen!
Tamaram13@yahoo.comPosted by Tammy Storms | November 21, 2006 2:17 PM
Posted on November 21, 2006 14:17
Not sure I want a roommate, but I have an outside cabin and at least would like to stay open. Am 60, divorced with 2 pre-teens, a dean of students/history/philosophy teacher, non-smoker. Have travled much (biked from Hungary across Slovakia to Poland alone last summer to visit Auschwitz) and am just excited about being with many like-minded PHC followers. My Swedish background doesn't hurt! Am looking forward to a great cruise.
gswanson@williston.comPosted by Glenn Swanson | November 22, 2006 1:01 PM
Posted on November 22, 2006 13:01
I would love to room with a female (age no barrier). I haven't booked a room so hope to find a roommate real soon. My info (in no particular order of importance): age 57, female, married beaucoup years, Human Resources Director for non-profit, live in San Diego, graduated from NYU and Heller School, Brandeis University. Two sons ages 13 and 20, non-smoker, love sweets, paternal grandfather was from Norway, can't sing but would like to, want to have a fun time.
falcon393@juno.comPosted by Christine Lux-Whiting | November 26, 2006 2:18 PM
Posted on November 26, 2006 14:18
I'm a great GK fan, haven't been on any cruises, have traveled other ways. I'm single, just over 60, don't have any annoying habits ( I don't find any of my habits annoying). I'm looking to share a room, since I haven't booked one yet. I'm from MN-Twin Cities area. I'd love to share a room with a view. I'm very easy going, anxious not to miss anything that's going on. I can sleep after I get back home.
barbkri@msn.comPosted by Barb | November 26, 2006 8:06 PM
Posted on November 26, 2006 20:06
This would be my first cruise ever. I am a 65 year old grandmother in good physical condition. I am easy to ger along with and enjoy being with people. I would like to share with someone. I enjoy Prarie Home Companion very much and would really like to go on this trip. I have had experience with group tours (Ireland & England) and enjoyed them very much, I look forward for this trip to Norway and my fist cruise.
mcowan1@nycap.rr.com
mcowan1@nycap.rr.comPosted by Mary Ellen Cowan | November 27, 2006 8:11 PM
Posted on November 27, 2006 20:11
I have been a laughing-on-the-floor fan of GK for over 20 years and am a non-smoking, non-snoring senior woman. I've been in Scandinavia often so the draw is really the steady diet of GK. Been in the coffee business ever since early days in Vienna...like to write and read bios. sounds like a great cruise...my first...love to share any cabin...have a late dinner booking...looking forward to a unique voyage
lhansen@neteze.comPosted by lynn hansen | December 3, 2006 10:11 AM
Posted on December 3, 2006 10:11
Hi! There's like 3 rooms left. Have all of you found roommates? I'd still like to be a 3rd or 4th passanger with any of you! I'm sure you are all fun-loving, easy to get along with, world travelers like myself. Yes, I have found the booking process confusing. How can I secure my passage? Thanks! Peace and Love, rev.dr. jude
books@drjudearnold.comPosted by Rev. Dr. Jude Arnold | December 3, 2006 2:24 PM
Posted on December 3, 2006 14:24
Well traveled married , mature male, who's wife can't make the trip is willing to share accomodations with a non-smoking, easy-going fellow traveler. I'm from a general store background near Garrison Keillor's hometown of Anoka, Mn. and born one year from his birth. We played Anoka in football in the 1950'. I have crossed Siberia on the Siberian Railroad, been knocked in the head on a trail in Costa Rica and enjoyed the Copper Canyon and British Columbia. Do we have anything in Common? I havn't made reservations for the Norway trip yet. I can either join you or you join me- we need to make reservations soon. Get in touch with me. Rollie Larson, rolar@swbell.net
rolar@swbell.netPosted by rollie larson | December 3, 2006 3:16 PM
Posted on December 3, 2006 15:16
EMI phone me back today. Explained the way to do it is to hook up with a person who already has booked a room OR meet on line and agree/ exchange info - one person calls for your group with all the info on the 4 people sharing that room. Come on! Let's hook up and go!
I'd like to be a guest who participates in the show, choir, health club and writer's/self-publisher's workshop
jarnold@ritternet.comThanks! Love and Peace, jude
Posted by Rev. Dr. Jude Arnold | December 4, 2006 3:06 PM
Posted on December 4, 2006 15:06
Hello,
Can't believe I missed out on securing a spot on this voyage -- been hoping to go since I first heard about it. So, I am looking to find a person who needs a roommate. I am a 55 year old woman who lives in New York City but has a country girl heart. I am easy-going and an intrepid traveler. Music is one of my passions as well as learning about different cultures. I am very independent but love good conversation. Please contact me if you have any space available. Thank you.
jjmayland@aol.comPosted by Jennifer | December 5, 2006 12:57 PM
Posted on December 5, 2006 12:57
If anyone out there has an extra bed secured and is looking for a 51 year old non-smoking and generally well-behaved male roommate, please contact me! I'm a big fan of the show and am really dissappointed to see that the rooms are all sold out. Thanks
john.desch@sbcglobal.netPosted by John Desch | December 6, 2006 9:01 AM
Posted on December 6, 2006 09:01
I feel I was a victim of circumstances. I want to go on the Norway trip but was hampered by the four day power outage here in St. Louis. I couldn't get on the internet to register and now I understand it is sold out. If any one has space available kindly get in touch with me.Rollie Larson rolar@swbell.net or phone 314 726-6187
rolar@swbell.netPosted by Rollie Larson | December 6, 2006 1:43 PM
Posted on December 6, 2006 13:43
We can't give up!
jarnold@ritternet.comThere's got to be 4 of us left who can communicate and commit and let's go!
Posted by Rev. Dr. Jude Arnold | December 6, 2006 6:16 PM
Posted on December 6, 2006 18:16
Hi there -- a belated addition to the "please find me a space" list: I'm a very widely travelled Scot but teaching in Arizona (World Literature and World Cinema), late fifties, gal, very easy going and of course a GK fan -- listen every week (twice). Have a small flat in Edinburgh if anyone wanted to spend a couple of days there before or after boarding. A little tight on cash so looking for something at the lower end of the cabin scale, but can be flexible. Look forward to the writing sessions, the music, the excursions, the lot -- a Scandinavia neophyte. Talk to me!
elizabeth.matthews@nau.eduelizabeth.matthews@nau.edu
Posted by irene matthews | December 8, 2006 5:12 PM
Posted on December 8, 2006 17:12
I am looking for a nice outside room prefably with a veranda. I am a 62 widow of 11 years. I have no children and am looking to do some light traveling, so a cruise shoud be perfect. I like to take all of the shore tours and attend the activities on board. I am a non smoker and would prefer some quiet viewing time rather than the dancing and partying activites. I have been hooked on Prairie Home companion since 1980 and it keeps getting better all the time.
Marilyn versteeg
mvs@unitelc.com
Posted by Anonymous | December 26, 2006 1:21 AM
Posted on December 26, 2006 01:21
My father is a very young 77 yr old living on the east coast. He would like to go on this cruise but it is sold out. If there is anyone willing to share a room (that already has one)with a distinguished Norseman with more energy and character than most folks out there, please reply to me.
karl.myhre@lmco.com651.295.8722
Posted by Arvid Myhre | December 28, 2006 3:13 PM
Posted on December 28, 2006 15:13
If anyone is still looking for a female roommate, I would love to go on this sold out cruise. I'm 50, single, non-smoker. I've never done APHC cruise before. thanks
lorraine934@hotmail.comPosted by Lorraine Heffernan | January 5, 2007 1:43 PM
Posted on January 5, 2007 13:43
My summer 07 plans have opened up and I would love to take the tour. Maybe by some stroke of luck, someone would need a roomie at this late date. I'm a 55 year old female, non smoker, neat, considerate. I've never cruised before and this sounds like a wonderful way to start. So I have my fingers crossed!
arcadia83@hotmail.comPosted by Kathleen | January 8, 2007 5:15 PM
Posted on January 8, 2007 17:15
Married couple in 50's-60's looking to share a cabin. The cabin would have to accomodate 3 and have some type of outside window, veranda or balcony.
Lsamyot@mac.comPosted by Londa Amyot | January 24, 2007 2:51 PM
Posted on January 24, 2007 14:51
What a time we have ahead! Above average, good-looking, strong people in the splendor of the fjords and well, yes, middle-aged Midwestern types who find choir practice joyful and zesty. I am looking for 2 women roommates to share my inside large cabin (total of 3 to the room). This is my first cruise and my 3rd time in Norway. Prior X-C, hiking, biking, and folkdance roommates will tell you that I am pretty easy to travel with, and I love moments of good conversation and privacy, too. My best recommendation comes from my older son and our month-long car trip together through Central Europe when he was 16. I am endlessly curious about local people, thought, events, geography, and the arts. I don't care for smoking or lots of TV in the room, and have found quiet nighttime sanctuary by taking fun outside the room at late hours. I enjoy the penguin joke and trading books. Email me a bit about yourself if you are interesting in rooming.
igunder@umich.eduIngrid
Posted by Ingrid | February 3, 2007 10:06 AM
Posted on February 3, 2007 10:06
Eager to share half of my DA large outside cabin with female of any age, size, or disposition. (Non-smoker preferred and all axe murderers need not reply}. All others, I'll be happy to get to know you better before a strong commitment is made.
Also I've booked a flight 2 days before the cruise. If someone who fits my preferences and the above exclusions, wants to share a room in Copenhagen, get in touch. JILL
teacherjill_92026@yahoo.comPosted by Jill Cannon | February 16, 2007 2:07 PM
Posted on February 16, 2007 14:07
Hello,
francielanius@hotmail.comI have space in my inside cabin for a female roomate. My wonderful roomie of the last 2 cruises will not be able to come. She has already paid her deposit so that would have to be reimbursed. We had met here in the Chatterbox. I am 56, a frequent solo traveler, live in near Asheville, NC, reasonably neat, quiet, respectful. (You could talk to my former roomate.)
If you might be interested, send a message to my email.
I might consider giving up the cabin to a couple who wants to go but that is my least favorite option. These cruises have been such great fun.
Francie
Posted by Francie Lanius | March 8, 2007 10:42 PM
Posted on March 8, 2007 22:42
I've missed the boat ?? so to speak. Been asking a pal to join me on the cruise since last Nov., each time one dropped out because of price. I still want to go and now sold out and waitlist full. I am still looking to share. Very, young, active 60-yr old, British, organized, non-smoker, natty dresser, possible side trips, love scenery, photographer, actress, producer and director of community theatre, anxious to partake in all GK's activities, never miss GK's show been listening for 25 yrs.) World travller, solo and with pals, very demanding job and need that lovely summer vacation. I am flying from Wash DC to Heathrow to spend 2 days with family and will then fly Heathrow to Copenhagen to join the cruise. Interested to seeing "The Little mermaid" on return from cruise and then my trip back will be Copenhagen to Heathrow (2 days in London) and London/Washington DC. Hope you have room for me - somewhere ??? Caz
cstracha@corus.jnj.comPosted by Carol Strachan | March 14, 2007 11:51 AM
Posted on March 14, 2007 11:51
Hi,
I'm a 32 year old single, female, graduate student in education living in Boston. I'm a former high school English teacher who's taught in California and in Athens, Greece. CA & Greece make up for the winters I've spent in Boston :).
I am looking for a "miracle" - a space on this cruise...
I don't smoke, don't snore, and love to travel.
my email: clearskytahoe@gmail.com
clearskytahoe@gmail.comPosted by Anonymous | March 14, 2007 10:23 PM
Posted on March 14, 2007 22:23
A Minnesotan by birth, I now live in Mpls. and am a huge fan of PHC, singing, traveling and living a creative life. I am one of the late cruise hopefuls, looking to room with someone who already has a room booked. I'm 62, a not-yet-retired teacher, a lover of travel, reading and music. If my joining this cruise involves being a 3rd roommate, I'm good to go on that choice also! This would be only my 2nd cruise experience. I'm very eager to take another.
rspeltz@earthlink.netPosted by Rita Speltz | March 30, 2007 9:33 AM
Posted on March 30, 2007 09:33
I am hopeful that someone will be willing to share their cabin with me. I am female, age 57, married, two children (ages 21 and 13). I've never been on a cruise, but am an avid PHC fan. I am flexible and easy to get along with. I work as an HR director for a non-profit in San Diego. Thank you.
clux-whiting@sdrc.orgPosted by Christine Lux-Whting | April 8, 2007 1:59 AM
Posted on April 8, 2007 01:59
Hello, Potential Cruisers: I am a female in my extremely early 50's. I have booked a "large" inside cabin with two twin beds on Ms. Veendam. If you are female, a non-felon, interested in going on this cruise and possibly sharing a cabin, please contact me.
gemckinnon@yahoo.comYou might want to know that this will be my second APHC cruise. I went on the Alaska cruise last summer and had a blast. I work for a school district near Seattle and I don't smoke. I am trying to learn a few Norwegian words and phrases before the cruise, but I confess that I have not progressed very much with my new language.
If you email me, I can share more details.
Ellen
gemckinnon@yahoo.com
Posted by G. Ellen McKinnon | April 8, 2007 9:54 PM
Posted on April 8, 2007 21:54
I just got notified that I can have a Category L cabin if I can find someone to share it by
Monday (4/23). I am a male (62, married with one daughter, but my wife has to spend her summers helping to look after her 95 year-old
mother in northern Michigan); I am an IT security geek (just retired from the Feds last
year and working part-time.) I am used to respecing fellow travelers privacy since my youth hostel days. I have a BA from Dartmouth College & an MA from the University of Minnesota; I have been hooked on PHC since 1978. I still go canoeing in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area every May right after the ice melts but before the flies and
fishermen come out so I can share it with the moose and the loons.
Let me know if you are interested.
sposniak@earthlink.netSteve Posniak
Wash. DC
sposniak@earthlink.net
Posted by Steve Posniak | April 21, 2007 9:56 AM
Posted on April 21, 2007 09:56
If there are any other procrastinators out there, I would love to hear from you. I reserved my large outside cabin (Category F, which can be a double or triple) in November, and did not make a note of the April 10 deadline, so did not start looking for a roommate until after that date. Luckily EMI Travel Services is being very understanding and giving me a few extra days, so if you are female, and would like to initiate a conversation (via email or phone) about sharing my cabin, please do so!
Just a little bit about myself: I am a 60-year-old woman (who feels like a 30-year-old, and people think is 40-50 years old), born and raised in Minnesota, now living in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am a SuccessTracs coach with Peak Potentials, T. Harv Eker's amazing personal growth organization. I am also a Certified Passion Test Facilitator - I help people become successful by discovering and living their passions, which are "the breadcrumb trail to their destiny."
Besides being a huge fan of PHC and GK, I am also a great fan of the DVD The Secret - I have been using it in my coaching since it first came out a year ago. I am committed to making the world a better place one person at a time, by making each person I coach happier and more productive, and more willing and able to contribute to other people and the planet.
I also love to travel, especially cruises. I have been through much of Europe, but never Norway - which is ironic, since my maternal grandfather came from Norway. I am so much looking forward to this incredible opportunity to be with the whole PHC cast, in such beautiful surroundings, with a whole shipful of wonderful, like-minded PHC fans!
Thanks,
phcfan@hotmail.comPat
phcfan@hotmail.com
Posted by Pat | April 22, 2007 4:35 PM
Posted on April 22, 2007 16:35
My daughter had to cancel.
ccgimson@flaglink.comBC verandah.
Loved both '05 and '06 cruises.
65 female - nonsmoker - not a nightowl.
Anyone out there interested?
Posted by Catherine | April 28, 2007 2:17 PM
Posted on April 28, 2007 14:17
I am still seeking cabin mate for BC verandah.
ccgimson@flaglink.comPreferably female (but I don't care at this point). How is it possible everyone has found a match? I don't want to[have to]cancel.
Are there no late comers still wishing to travel? I'm checking site daily.
Posted by catherine | May 3, 2007 2:29 PM
Posted on May 3, 2007 14:29
I'm a young 60-year-old college teacher (female) interested in sharing my large inside cabin (and maybe a room in Copenhagen before and/or after the cruise). I tend to be quiet but also value good times and close friends.
fjamin@comcast.netPosted by Francine | May 8, 2007 9:05 AM
Posted on May 8, 2007 09:05
I have found a cabin mate for BC/Norway.
ccgimson@flaglink.comThank you very much for responding to my SOS.
Eager to meet all.
Posted by Catherine Gimson | May 9, 2007 4:08 PM
Posted on May 9, 2007 16:08
Two months from today, we will be at sea! Would you like to be our third roommate in a large outside cabin (category DA)? I have been a PHC fan since the 70's when Garrison had a morning show in Minneapolis. Having grown up near Lake Wobegon, I now live on the banks of the Hudson River north of NYC. I've traveled extensively but never to any of the Scandinavian countries, so it is time! If you are an independent and adventuresome woman, I hope you will email me to discuss sharing a cabin.
Patricia
PatriciaPinckney@aol.com
patriciapinckney@aol.comPosted by patricia pinckney | May 13, 2007 10:13 PM
Posted on May 13, 2007 22:13
Dear fellow PHC fans,
The woman I had hoped to travel with is unable to make it, and I would love to have a roomate for my large inside cabin. Prefer a female, but would consider a male. (I found that, on the Alaska cruise, I spent very little time in the cabin anyway - just to do the crossword puzzle, change clothes and sleep - and appreciated that it was an inside cabin as it was easier to sleep without the temptation to look out a window.)
I am 57, a Seattleite with 2 sons and a fabulous granddaughter I get to spend time with every week (the only down side of this cruise is not being able to see her for almost two weeks!). I am a physician with a partner who travels so much in his work his best vacation is being home in his garden.
I am neat enough, a sound sleeper, a non-smoker, and don't snore anymore now that I have a (quiet) CPAP machine for my sleep apnea.
Traveled to Norway once before about 15 years ago for orienteering events (sport obscure in the US but popular in Scandinavia - navigating with a map and compass), but must say, I would go anywhere with Garrison and friends.
Please email if you might be interested in sharing my cabin, or learning more about me to help you choose among the options.
Thanks,
mbone@myuw.netMargie
Posted by Margie Bone | May 20, 2007 1:40 PM
Posted on May 20, 2007 13:40
Hello,
carol.gress@carolinas.orgI just heard that they have openned up a little more space on the cruise and I would love to go. I am a fifty year old fun loving School Nurse from NC with 2 grown children. I love humor and thus PHC is a favorite. I went on a cruise to Alaska and it was wonderful! I got my roomate for that cruise on a forum just like this and we had a fine time. I have a quiet C-PAP machine too and so no longer snore. I don't smoke or drink to excess and still manage to have a lot of fun. I would love to find another woman who would like to share her room. I am an artist as well and do pottery, stained glass, drawing, weaving and soft sculpture. I aiso like to read and I relish an adventure. I would welcome an email from anyone who has a room left to share at this point.
Thanks-Carol
Posted by Carol Gress | May 22, 2007 6:07 PM
Posted on May 22, 2007 18:07
I would like to put my name out there in hopes of finding a roommate. I was on the Alaska cruise and had the time of my life. I have been hesitating on this because of the cost but now that summer is almost here, I can't stand the thought of not going. I am 54, nonsmoker, do not snore, single mother of 2 grown children. I love to travel, garden, knit, music, read, and just have fun and explore. Please contact me if you are interested in sharing a room. I do not have a room yet. Deborah Pereira
deborahpereira9@gmail.comPosted by Deborah Pereira | May 26, 2007 8:08 PM
Posted on May 26, 2007 20:08
Fellow Cruisers
I have a 3 night reservation at the Radisson Copenhagen and would like to find someone who might be interested in sharing the cost for the nights of July 10,11,12
Please contact me if you are interested and if you want to know more about who I am. You can also scroll to the top of this room mate discussion to read about me . . .my message is the 3rd one down , after Andrea's intro.
Janet Halsey
jruthieh@midcoast.comCamden, Maine
jruthieh@midcoast.com
Posted by Janet Halsey- | May 29, 2007 6:36 AM
Posted on May 29, 2007 06:36
I am looking to share room with one other person, male or female, July 11 and 12 Radisson in Copenhagen. I am retired Community College instructor, Health Science, experienced traveler, solo and with groups, considerate roommate.
jacksonginger@peoplepc.com
jacksonginger@peoplepc.comGinger
Posted by Ginger Jackson | May 30, 2007 10:03 PM
Posted on May 30, 2007 22:03
I have just today reserved a double room for the cruise and need a roommate. I am a 71 year old retired teacher, living in Oregon, and a great PHC fan. Would also like to share accommodations in Copenhagen the 10th through 12th. Last minute decisions seem to be my specialty...
suespeterson@earthlink.netPosted by Sue Peterson | June 1, 2007 1:22 AM
Posted on June 1, 2007 01:22
I still have an empty bed in my cabin. Anybody new looking? See above....
suespeterson@earthlink.netPosted by Sue Peterson | June 14, 2007 12:54 PM
Posted on June 14, 2007 12:54
Anybody else out there still procrastinating? I have a large inside room and would like to find a roommate. I'm a 59 year old female social worker just starting a private practice so money's a little tight right now. I went on the first 2 cruises and enjoyed them immensely. I'm a quiet, easy-going, flexible, non-smoker, long-time PHC fan...looking for a female, any age, to share expenses. I've been told I snore a little, but it shouldn't be a problem unless you're a very light sleeper, no other annoying habits. I love music, reading, sudoko, travel, nature, learning new things, meeting new friends. Let me know if you'd like to come along.
slarson799@verizon.netPosted by Sheila Larson | June 15, 2007 10:03 AM
Posted on June 15, 2007 10:03
Hello out there in cyber-space,
My wife, I, along with our 11 year old grand-daughter are about to join you, in less than a month, on this wonderful cruise through Norway. Months ago I asked my 40 year-'young', daughter Judi to join us, but her employer had different plans for her. She is a TV Sports Producer, and is doing a network show until the 18th of July. Judi would like to join the cruise on the 19th, for the last four days, and it is a possibility that HAL would not allow us to have a fourth person in our cabin, even for just four days. So, if anyone needs, or would like, a roommate for four days, or has a roommate who has to leave the cruise early and who wants to pick up the revenue for four days lost from the cruise, please contact me. Unfortunitly neither Judi or her husband could go on the entire cruise, but I, who can, and consider myself the lucky one, would like Judi to share our marvelous experience.
Thank you and bon voyage to us all,
Sam Weiss
srweiss@aol.com
srweiss@aol.comPosted by Sam Weiss | June 17, 2007 1:29 AM
Posted on June 17, 2007 01:29