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ConciergeMike Nov 1, 2009 10:44 am


Originally Posted by xFF (Post 12747587)
I knew a guy socially on the CU Business School faculty that taught a few times on board in the Semester at Sea program. Full pay, I think, and free passage. And, when he did it, he was single (again).

I told icurhere2 at the time we were discussing it that I know a guy who lectured onboard a Cunard crossing. He's the concierge at the Waldorf Towers, and he did a program on NYC history. Given the tax bracket of much of that ship, many of them had done extended stays at the Waldorf and he wrote a lecture in which the hotel's contributions to history were extensively noted.

ConciergeMike Nov 1, 2009 10:46 am


Originally Posted by icydog (Post 12747596)
We took a QM II out of Brooklyn to the Caribbean last year and it was beyond belief. The food, the amenities and everything else were far superior to any other cruiseline.

Welcome to The Box, icydog. ^

Jump right in; the :rolleyes: are warm.

belynch Nov 1, 2009 10:49 am


Originally Posted by gbryan84 (Post 12747239)
Rental car would have cost another $45 if we kept it past 9 am and the flights looked pretty full toward the end of the day.

If you had spent another day in the sun you would have gone from :cool: to :mad:.

Olton Hall Nov 1, 2009 10:50 am

Sadly no cruising for me. Me go http://www.rolleye.com/sickgreen.jpg if I did.

Steph3n Nov 1, 2009 10:52 am


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 12747565)
Missed this post. Nice photos. URL's please. I like the one with the RR tracks.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/57413601@N00/4041972349/

you should be able to pick up the others from there and the 'originals' as well. You have permissions to use on your own.

icurhere2 Nov 1, 2009 10:53 am


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 12747633)
Sadly no cruising for me. Me go http://www.rolleye.com/sickgreen.jpg if I did.

After spending time on a Tank Landing Ship I have no problems at all with seasickness ...

icurhere2 Nov 1, 2009 10:55 am

Off to get a quick lunch and to visit my next Hyatt Place.

AMF in NJ Nov 1, 2009 10:55 am


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 12747633)
Sadly no cruising for me. Me go http://www.rolleye.com/sickgreen.jpg if I did.

There's an app for that. :-:

gbryan84 Nov 1, 2009 10:57 am


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12747546)
The benefits are while onboard. If it only costs me a few hours per year to keep up my status, and I cruise once that year and get lounge access, free Internet, free dry cleaning and shoe polishing, no waiting in line at the pier or for disembarking at ports, a free minibar, canapes on formal night, afternoon tea, 10% off in the shops, comped wine tasting events, and upgraded cabin and bathroom amenities, it's well worth those few hours for that one cruise.

Those are some nice benefits. The only cruise Ive been on was a 13 day NCL cruise around Hawaii and some other island but dont remember the name. It kinda sucked because I was 18 so no alcohol (but my dad took care of that) and no casino.

ConciergeMike Nov 1, 2009 11:16 am


Originally Posted by gbryan84 (Post 12747666)
Those are some nice benefits. The only cruise Ive been on was a 13 day NCL cruise around Hawaii and some other island but dont remember the name. It kinda sucked because I was 18 so no alcohol (but my dad took care of that) and no casino.

You live in NYC; you can hit the Caribbean, the UK and Canada without flying. @:-) Might be something to consider - you may find that you like it as an adult because of the booze and the casino. :D

xFF Nov 1, 2009 11:28 am


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12747593)
We don't get sabbaticals here, so my desire is to do so over a summer or a winter term.

U of Colorado was a participant in that program, so IIRC, he did it as part of his standard teaching assignment. But, yes, if your school doesn't participate in such a program, it would have to be a "leave" situtation, I would guess.

Interesting that your school does not give sabbaticals. Does that mean there is some modification to the tenure system there? I'm not saying I advocate tenure (I have no well founded opinion), but it is a part of university life that is hundreds of years old, and the unions and associations certainly must defend it fiercely.

FT Lurker Nov 1, 2009 11:44 am

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Steve GadFly Nov 1, 2009 11:47 am

'afternoon Box....just cheking in before Ms. GadFly and I head to Red Bank, NJ for dinner with some friends and a live performance from Stephen Colbert at The Count Basie Theatre.

Will report back later. Have a :-: day everyone!

icurhere2 Nov 1, 2009 12:15 pm


Originally Posted by xFF (Post 12747790)
Interesting that your school does not give sabbaticals. Does that mean there is some modification to the tenure system there? I'm not saying I advocate tenure (I have no well founded opinion), but it is a part of university life that is hundreds of years old, and the unions and associations certainly must defend it fiercely.

No real modification to the tenure system and unpaid leave would always be permitted - however, there are many state systems without universal sabbaticals.

icurhere2 Nov 1, 2009 12:16 pm


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12747738)
You live in NYC; you can hit the Caribbean, the UK and Canada without flying. @:-)

And this statement is Flyertalk heresy.


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