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Topic: Received invitation Eurodam dedication.

Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 06-23-2008 05:33 AM

Just received an invitation by Holland America Line to attend the Christening by our beloved Queen Beatrix. Fore me and my Roger.

The invitation i received fore some work i done fore an company that work fore HAL.
I'm so proud to be at the ceremony.

the shedual.

Check inn 12.00 hrs
a/board 12.30 hrs
Lunch 13.00 hrs
Tour Eurodam 14.15 hrs
ceremony 15.00 / 17.00 hrs.

On top of it i received my invitation to tour the ship on Monday July 30 2008. With the De Lijn foundation.

Greetings from a very very happy Ben.

[ 06-23-2008: Message edited by: Maasdam ]

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NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 06-23-2008 07:19 AM

Very good news, Ben! I am happy for you. We are all looking to hear your report and perhaps some good photos from the event. Thank you for letting us know.
Enjoy!

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Patsy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5611

posted 06-23-2008 04:50 PM

Well done, Ben! Look forward to hearing all about it!

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gaz hants
First Class Passenger
Member # 5749

posted 06-23-2008 04:56 PM

a nice reward for your devotion to HAL, let us know how you get on.

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Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 06-23-2008 05:20 PM

Hi all i will take pictures have just purchased a new digital camera Kodak ZD710 7.1mp 10x optical zoom. So i will take a lot of pictures and video's. And give a full report on the occasion.

I'm also on the welcome sailing of Spido harbor tours next Sunday to welcome Eurodam.

Greetings Ben.

[ 06-23-2008: Message edited by: Maasdam ]

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Patsy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5611

posted 06-23-2008 05:36 PM

Excellent! Can't wait to see them when I'm back. I'm still mad I'm missing her but my dad will be on marina duty as usual. He has a busy week.

You finally gave up on your old camera then?

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seabourndt
First Class Passenger
Member # 2154

posted 06-23-2008 06:25 PM

yes i will miss it too!! i will be on the SAGA RUBY in amsterdam june 30th/1st july. might go to rotterdam for a look. take lots of pictures please, also doing ship visit on sat 28th in soton. anyone gets to see vh grade please take pics
thanks
dave

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 06-23-2008 06:26 PM

Great news! I sure you will have a great time!

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 06-23-2008 08:18 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Maasdam:
Just received an invitation by Holland America Line to attend the Christening by our beloved Queen Beatrix. Fore me and my Roger.

Congrats Ben and enjoy! I must say I really like most of what I see with EURODAM. The changes with the interior design (especially the cabins) really appeals to me. I also like the more stylish outdoor decks. In warm weather though there will not be much space to lay out in the sun. Basically only the aft deck. Other prime spaces have been turned over to the private cabanas. More revenue producing opportunities.

Ernie

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Willem
First Class Passenger
Member # 3005

posted 06-24-2008 12:16 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Maasdam:

On top of it i received my invitation to tour the ship on Monday July 30 2008. With the De Lijn foundation.
[ 06-23-2008: Message edited by: Maasdam ]

Funny, the invitation from the Association De Lijn, which I received, is for Monday 30 JUNE !

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sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 06-25-2008 10:59 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Willem:
Funny, the invitation from the Association De Lijn, which I received, is for Monday 30 JUNE !

Willem - Ben was probably so excited at receiving the inviation that he didn't even notice that he typed JULY instead of JUNE

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Willem
First Class Passenger
Member # 3005

posted 06-25-2008 12:23 PM

quote:
Originally posted by sympatico:

Willem - Ben was probably so excited at receiving the inviation that he didn't even notice that he typed JULY instead of JUNE

Well, I was afraid that Rotterdam had declared themselves independent from the rest of the country and had taken a new calendar in use

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Maasdam
First Class Passenger
Member # 3858

posted 06-25-2008 01:27 PM

quote:
Originally posted by sympatico:

Willem - Ben was probably so excited at receiving the inviation that he didn't even notice that he typed JULY instead of JUNE

Oh goodness you are right it's June. Indeed I'm excited today i received the boarding passes fore that day.

Greetings Ben.

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Willem
First Class Passenger
Member # 3005

posted 06-25-2008 01:48 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Maasdam:
Oh goodness you are right it's June. Indeed I'm excited today i received the boarding passes fore that day.
Greetings Ben.

You almost took the risk to be one month too late

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greybeard
First Class Passenger
Member # 5284

posted 06-28-2008 04:26 AM

Ben

Whatever is being said in another thread about the external appearance of Eurodam, she's a beautiful ship inside, with many admirable qualities.

I had dinner on board last night in the Pinnacle Grill. The Crow's Nest bar and adjoining Explorations Cafe are superb and it was surprisingly quiet at 11.00 pm; a haven of peace compared to the noisy action in the Northern Lights disco.

Breakfast this morning was delicious. After the "juice" dispensers which have invaded many other ships, it was a pleasure to have freshly-squeezed orange juice, and to have my eggs fried to order, sunny side up !

Enjoy your time with Eurodam next week

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