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Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
As you will see in the Newsletter below, which was
originally sent out last June, I am most pleased to
announce another marriage. Peggy was part of our
Senior Bachelor group cruise through the Panama
Canal in January of this year. On the cruise she met
Victor, and in November, they were married. This is
the 6th marriage due to Senior Bachelor related
events! (Hey, I just looked at the photo from the
Panama Canal Cruise and noticed Peggy and Audrey
were sitting next to each other. Is that Kismet?!)
The last Newsletter discussed Audrey's brand new life
at 69. Audrey was inspired by the Senior Bachelor
endeavor, and decided to be pro-active by joining an
online dating service. I have also
reprinted that
newsletter below.
So.............IT CAN AND DOES HAPPEN......... and it
could be you I will be writing about next. However, like
Peggy and Audrey YOU have to make it happen by
getting out of the house and giving yourself
opportunities to meet new people. I have mentioned
many times in past Newsletters that I understand
many people cannot afford to go on cruises or tours,
but you can join a local gym, volunteer for any kind of
work, join a religious organization, etc. etc. The point
is you have to get off of your butt and make it
happen....that is if you would like to meet a new
companion.
I have also mentioned our successes with
Perfectmatch.com. I have been
careful to point out
that with any dating service, the odds are against
finding a partner. If you try Perfectmatch.com and have
realistic expectations, you are giving yourself a chance
to find a partner. I encourage you to try the free
Compatibility Profile, it only takes 15 minutes, and if
you like the result they send you online, for about $60
you can try the service for 3 months. Click here for your free Compatibility
Profile.
Many people have emailed me about an impending
hip operation. I had the surgery November 20th and
thus far all is coming along as well as can be
expected. Thanks for your interest.
That's it for now, and please read the 2 Newsletters
below if you have not done so before. **Audrey's Story- **Originally sent last week** Here is a fantastic story from Audrey I want to share with you...
Dear Richard,
Last year -- the summer of 2006 -- I had been
widowed for 3 years and living alone. My son and
daughters were located elsewhere, so I had become
accustomed to having a social life with my lady friends
and was quite content to pursue my interests and
hobbies on my own. Then, after seeing you on Oprah
and further corresponding with you; reading your
newsletters, etc.; I began to believe that I, also, could
be brave enough to venture forth on one of your
meetings or happenings or even a cruise!! I really
enjoyed reading about your own personal search and
adventures. Of course, I was very sorry you had to cut
your trip to Chile short!
In November, 2006, when the Crystal Cruise to the
Panama Canal was being talked about ... I suddenly
decided to take the plunge, so to speak, and actually
book the cruise -- even though I knew not a soul. You
were kind enough to arrange a roommate for me.
This was going to be my very first cruise. What
excitement! All this at my age of 69. Better late than
never -- is a very true statement.
Group Photo of Panama Canal Cruise
On that cruise in January 2007, I had a fabulous
experience meeting and enjoying all of you, my new
friends. It was nice to have the support of senior
bachelorettes like myself at the dinner table each
evening to share our day's activities, etc.
Thank you so very much, Richard, for inspiring me to
attempt something like this on my own. Now, I am so
ready for more adventures, including having met a
really nice gentleman here in my hometown through
an on-line dating service. (Click here for your free Perfectmatch
Compatibility Profile.) He, also, is at a time in his
life where he wants to go out and have fun! We're
going to do a lot of that together. (big smile). We are
leaving next week for a two week Princess cruise to
Hawaii. This fall, we are planning to go fishing in
Cabo San Lucas. After that, who knows.
It's so great to feel alive again and to be looking
forward to so many things! Thanks again, Richard.
You were definitely instrumental in my beginning this
new direction in my life.
Sincerely,
Audrey Richard here: Stories like this make me feel really good. Newsletters for the past 2 1/2 years have emphasized the point that if you want to make new relationships, male and/or female, you have to take the plunge, to quote Audrey. Just look how happy she looks!! This could be you.....but you have to get out of the house and make something happen. I understand cruises and trips may not be in everyone's budget, but you can join many free local organizations and clubs The point is, you must be pro-active, and I hope stories like Audrey's helps to inspire you. It sure inspires me!! Last week's Newsletter (see below) mentioned the upcoming Spectacular Baltic Sea cruise next July. The cruise is approaching sold out and 3/4 of the cabins I have blocked have been taken. I highly encourage you to call Leah "B" at Coastline Travel, 1-800-448-2374 asap if you are interested. Maybe you will find happiness like so many others have on these cruises. Ciao for now, Richard Roe Senior Bachelor (To forward this email to a friend, click here.)
Some computers have a problem opening the photos
from the Senior Bachelor Newsletter. If so, wait a
few days and go to www.seniorbachelor.com and
click on the most recent Newsletter and you'll
probably be able to see them there.
**Originally sent June, 2007**
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am most pleased to announce an engagement. No,
not mine, but of a couple that met on the Senior
Bachelor Panama Canal cruise in January of this year!!
Following is Peggy's story.
Romance at Sea:
The Panama Canal Cruise on Crystal Cruises in
January was my second Senior Bachelor cruise. My
friend Donna encouraged me to go on each cruise,
and I will be forever grateful to her because I met Vic.
Vic and I met on Day 2 of the cruise at a "singles"
function sponsored by the Captain. Vic introduced
himself and told me he was traveling with his family
group of twelve, including three daughters, their
spouses, three grandchildren and cousin and friend. I
introduced myself as Peggy from Pennsylvania and
we had a delightful conversation. The next day I
received a note in my stateroom from Vic inviting me to
lunch or High Tea. It seems he searched the entire
passenger list to find a "Peggy from Pennsylvania"
and had the front desk deliver the invitation to me. His
granddaughter later said, "I was having a drink with
Grandpa and he spots this woman across the room
and dropped me like a hot potato!"
Vic is a widower and I have been divorced for a very
long time. Meeting the right person is more about
being comfortable as a single person and being open
to possibilities that you may have overlooked in the
past.
Managing a ship romance with early and late dinner
schedules created a challenge. However, we
managed to join each other's group for dinner several
times. Warm tropical breezes, fine wine and lengthy
conversations on the verandah created a memorable
experience.
We decided if we could manage a romance with
different dinner seatings on board Crystal, we could
certainly manage a long-distance relationship. Over
the next several months, I visited Vic at his home in
Naples, Florida, several times, and our relationship
progressed. He visited me in Pennsylvania and met
my family. On May 31, I visited him at his Connecticut
home and we selected a beautiful engagement ring
from Tiffany's. He pre-selected five rings and together
we chose a round diamond, Tiffany setting in
platinum. Tiffany's served champagne to celebrate our
engagement!
We both feel blessed to have found each other and
our planning to marry later this year.
Some fun Cruise Photos:
This is a photo we took while waiting for dinner.
Peggy is sitting at the far left. No wonder she caught
Vic's eye!
Going through the Panama Canal Locks.
Mixing it up with other eligible men on the ship!
** NOTICE** Holland America (and all of the sister companies) has implemented a $5 /per person/per day fuel supplement charge to all bookings. For the July 4th 2008 Baltic Sea Cruise this will add $60. Udated invoices will be sent out as soon as price adjustments have been made. Thank you for your understanding as this matter was out of our control. A SPECTACULAR Senior Bachelor cruise, our 6th one, from July 4-16, starting and ending in Copenhagen, will sail to some of the most beautiful spots in the world. Imagine sailing through the fiord's in Norway, and spending 2 FULL DAYS AND NIGHTS in St. Petersburg, visiting Copenhagen, Helsinki, Stockholm, and Oslo, Berlin, and other cities. We will be sailing on the Rotterdam, one of Holland America's 5 star ships. This will be our 5th cruise with Holland America and past cruisers would tell you about the comfortable beds, fantastic food, superior service, great nightly shows, super shore excursions, workout room and spa facilities, and very interesting (free) lecture series, art exhibitions, and more. And all of this with our group of around 32, and thousands of other passengers. All kinds of fun will present itself!!!! There is the possibility of Romance as well if all of our past cruises are good indicators....and which has been the case with each cruise thus far!!! The demand for this cruise is very high, and is already approaching sold out. We have been able to "block" 32 beds, that is beds, not cabins. I have tried, unsuccessfully, to obtain more but there are none available. Every previous Senior Bachelor cruise has disappointed many people who waited too long to sign up and then found there was not a place available. Here is a NO RISK way to reserve your spot. You can receive a 100% refund of your deposit ($600 in this case) if you cancel within 76 days of the ship's sailing. And if you purchase the optional insurance (everyone should do this, it's a good deal) you can cancel very close to departure and get all or most of your deposit back. If there is at least a 50% chance you might go, please call Coastline Travel at 1-800-448-2374 and ask for Leah "B". If you would like a roommate to avoid the single supplemental charge, please let me know, not Leah, as I take care of this. You would be amazed at how many new friendships have been formed this way!!! Below is the pricing information. I encourage you to be thinking ahead so you can be part of this marvelous experience. Go for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here are the details:
ITINERARY: Day Port Arrive / Depart
July 4th – 16th (12 days) Departing Copenhagen, returning Copenhagen on Holland America’s MS Rotterdam Day Port Arrive Depart 0 Copenhagen, Denmark 5:00 pm 1 At Sea 2 Tallinn, Estonia 10:00 am / 6:00 pm 3 St. Petersburg, Russia 7:00 am 4 St. Petersburg, Russia 6:00 pm 5 Helsinki, Finland 6:00 am / 5:00 pm 6 Stockholm, Sweden 8:00 am / 5:00 pm 7 At Sea 8 Warnemunde (Berlin) Germy 6:00 am / 11:00 pm 9 Arhus, Denmark 9:00 am / 5:00 pm 10 Kristiansand, Norway 8:00 am / 5:00 pm 11 Oslo, Norway 8:00 am / 3:00 pm 12 Copenhagen, Denmark 7:00 am
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To Book Your Senior Bachelor Cruise: To be eligible for the Senior Bachelor Group rate, you MUST call Coastline Travel at 1-800-448-2374 and you need only mention you heard about the cruise special from the Senior Bachelor! This offer has LIMITED CAPACITY and is open to any single males or females age 45 and over, and especially age 50 and over as well as married couples. In order to be part of the Senior Bachelor group you must book through our dedicated travel agency, Coastline Travel Advisors at 1-800-448-2374, (or 714-621- 1040) ask for Jay or Leah, Mon-Fri, 8:00AM to 6:00PM (Pacific Time) and Saturday 9:00AM to 2:00PM (Pacific Time). (If you get voicemail, please speak slowly and clearly and repeat your phone number twice and the best time to call you back. Someone will get back to you promptly.) Email: jay@coastlinetravel.com, or, leah@coastlinetravel.com
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