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[Texan_in_China]

Hey Kamala,
I just noticed the change in dates. I may be able to make this trip now afterall. However, a lot of changes are going on with me right now. After 6 years, I am leaving China. I have been transferred to another international assignment, but it is rotational. So half my time I will be back in Texas and half my time I will be overseas in Africa. So I am currently trying to finish up here and then get moved and then start my new assignment. When it gets somewhat lined out, I will see if the dates will work on my rotation. I will let you know as soon as possible, as this is one of the trips I was wanting to take.
And speaking of trips I still want to take.... now that I am going to be in Africa every other month - any plans to do that Red Sea trip???
Texan in China... for not much longer

[WreckWench]

That is GREAT NEWS on all fronts! I hope you can join us....it would be VERY awesome! Red Sea is being looked at very seriously for 2010 in the spring when the weather is nice but not too hot!

[Mermaid Lady]

Hi Kamala,

With this new date, I think it can work into my schedule. I will check everything to make sure, but this looks really good

If I go, I would like a s/o room.

John

Hey Kamala,
I just noticed the change in dates. I may be able to make this trip now afterall. However, a lot of changes are going on with me right now. After 6 years, I am leaving China. I have been transferred to another international assignment, but it is rotational. So half my time I will be back in Texas and half my time I will be overseas in Africa. So I am currently trying to finish up here and then get moved and then start my new assignment. When it gets somewhat lined out, I will see if the dates will work on my rotation. I will let you know as soon as possible, as this is one of the trips I was wanting to take.
And speaking of trips I still want to take.... now that I am going to be in Africa every other month - any plans to do that Red Sea trip???
Texan in China... for not much longer

Yeah please come along!! Both of you!

Edited by Mermaid Lady, 31 January 2009 - 10:30 AM.

[diverdeb]

Hey Kamala,
I just noticed the change in dates. I may be able to make this trip now afterall. However, a lot of changes are going on with me right now. After 6 years, I am leaving China. I have been transferred to another international assignment, but it is rotational. So half my time I will be back in Texas and half my time I will be overseas in Africa. So I am currently trying to finish up here and then get moved and then start my new assignment. When it gets somewhat lined out, I will see if the dates will work on my rotation. I will let you know as soon as possible, as this is one of the trips I was wanting to take.
And speaking of trips I still want to take.... now that I am going to be in Africa every other month - any plans to do that Red Sea trip???
Texan in China... for not much longer

Got you on the "interested" list. Now let's work on moving you up to the "GOING" list!!!

[diverdeb]

We have you on the "Interested" list!! Hope it all works out so you can join us!

IMPORTANT UPDATE:


This trip has been moved to Memorial Day timeframe. The dates will run May 23rd to Jun 2nd or Jun 4th! Everything else will be the same EXCEPT this new timeframe will also be a SINGLE'S WEEK!

The details will be updated shortly. The price is the same....the trip is the same....but we will be ADDING MORE PERKS since its a SINGLE'S WEEK!

Hi Kamala,

With this new date, I think it can work into my schedule. I will check everything to make sure, but this looks really good

If I go, I would like a s/o room.

John

[BJ MathPro]

We have you on the "Interested" list!! Hope it all works out so you can join us!

I just got an OK from my manager, so I am going

Kamala, your itineray list flight from LAX to NAN as 10:30 pm, but it showed on Air Pacific as Departure: 23:30. Maybe you did not figure the Daylight Saving change when you changed this from Feb to May. Please double check. The added hour will widen the choices for domestic flight into LAX.

John

[WreckWench]

We have you on the "Interested" list!! Hope it all works out so you can join us!

I just got an OK from my manager, so I am going

Kamala, your itineray list flight from LAX to NAN as 10:30 pm, but it showed on Air Pacific as Departure: 23:30. Maybe you did not figure the Daylight Saving change when you changed this from Feb to May. Please double check. The added hour will widen the choices for domestic flight into LAX.

John

John you are sooooooooooooooooooooo right! I did not factor in Daylight Savings Time. Let me get this cleaned up and I'm THRILLED you can join us! You will LOVE this trip! kamala

[ScubaPunk]

We have you on the "Interested" list!! Hope it all works out so you can join us!

I just got an OK from my manager, so I am going

Kamala, your itineray list flight from LAX to NAN as 10:30 pm, but it showed on Air Pacific as Departure: 23:30. Maybe you did not figure the Daylight Saving change when you changed this from Feb to May. Please double check. The added hour will widen the choices for domestic flight into LAX.

John

Enjoy the trip, you lucky dog!!!

[BJ MathPro]

Hi Kamala,

Is there a way I can link my domestic flight to the lax-nan flight? That will save me the time and trouble to transfer luggage by myself.

I have not bought the domestic ticket yet. It is about 300-360 Chicago <-> LAX roundtrip now.

[WreckWench]

John yes I think I can get you booked on a 'thru ticket' from Chicago. The advantage as you say is more ease in checking but the disadvantage is price. They are usually more expensive. If our carrier Air Pacific is partnered with any of the domestic flights you can usually get assistance at the airport at time of check in. But I can't recall who they may be partnered with. I will ask our consolidator if they can book you a thru ticket and how much it would be. Thank you! k

[scubajunkie6]

Is there another spot available for me???? I have been thinking about this trip since I met all of you at the Dive Show in Houston. I think we can fit into our budget if one of us goes , which is the purpose of SD anyway, right? I can make it to LAX via Southwest Airlines rapid rewards coupon.
Thanks,
Margaret

[WreckWench]

Is there another spot available for me???? I have been thinking about this trip since I met all of you at the Dive Show in Houston. I think we can fit into our budget if one of us goes , which is the purpose of SD anyway, right? I can make it to LAX via Southwest Airlines rapid rewards coupon.
Thanks,
Margaret

ABSOLUTELY we have room for you! And YES THE PURPOSE OF SD IS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND AWESOME DIVE BUDDIES AND ROOMIES!!! We'll get you on the list!

[ScubaPunk]

Is there another spot available for me???? I have been thinking about this trip since I met all of you at the Dive Show in Houston. I think we can fit into our budget if one of us goes , which is the purpose of SD anyway, right? I can make it to LAX via Southwest Airlines rapid rewards coupon.
Thanks,
Margaret

Welcome to the Fiji trip Margaret! I'll get you on the list. Just one question:

Do you want Single or Double Occupancy?

[finGrabber]

Hi Kamala,

Is there a way I can link my domestic flight to the lax-nan flight? That will save me the time and trouble to transfer luggage by myself.

I have not bought the domestic ticket yet. It is about 300-360 Chicago <-> LAX roundtrip now.

If you fly on American, for example, they have a baggage transfer agreement with Air Pacific. In Chicago, show the AA agent your onward ticket to Fiji and they will check your bags thru to the final destination

[scubajunkie6]

Do you want Single or Double Occupancy?

Gotta go with the double occupancy to save $.
Thanks,
Margaret