posted 07-30-2002 07:18 PM                  

Nancy and I are looking forward to Prowlin' the Seas with y'all in February 2003. Currently there are 4 states represented... Texas, California, Illinois and Florida. As this is the POA 2003 Winter National Event, we desire to have all 50 States represented, so get in touch with Lynn and Ben ASAP to guarantee your "Official Participant" space(s).

Just some reminders... this is a BIG EVENT... a FIRST CLASS EVENT... a UNIQUE EVENT, therefore Nancy and I have retained the Professional Cruise Services of Lynn and Ben Catalina as the "Official Prowlin' the Seas Coordinators" to insure that no detail will be left unattended and that you, as an "Official Participant", will not be disappointed in any way. This will be a FUN, FUN, FUN EVENT too, with additional Prowler functions being planned by us that are beyond that of the Ship's many attractions.

To coordinate ALL the Ship's offerings with the additional planned Prowlin' the Seas functions, it is required that your Ship's reservations are made exclusively with Lynn and Ben. With a single "Official" coordinator, you are assured to be included in all the "Official" activities... some which may be spontaneous. Additionally, we have requested that Lynn and Ben join us for the Prowlin' the Seas adventure... your personal guarantee of a truly memorable week in Paradise.

Please feel free to contact Lynn or Ben @ 888 522 7447 or email bcatalina@cruisesinc.com or visit their website www.CruisesByCatalina.com for that personal and professional assistance you deserve.

Sincerely, Jay

PS... Texas is leading in reservations!!!

posted 08-01-2002 03:18 PM                  

Ben & Lynn Catalina
bcatalina@cruisesinc.com http://www.cruisesbycatalina.com
1-888-522-7447

posted 08-06-2002 06:30 PM                  

How about this for a start, I would like to commission you to do a commemorative Prowlin' the Seas 'Toon design. You have the "Official" logo and as creative as you are, I know you can design something that is suitable for our "Official" participants... a real collectable. First idea is that we will put this on some t-shirts or maybe a beach towel... something really different that is not available on e-bay. Of course, this will be an exclusive.

Additionally, you might offer for sale some personalized Prowler Toons for our participants... you know, the island theme, palm trees, etc. with your famous 'Toon Prowlers. I can hear the cash register ringing now... I want one of the Yeller Cat, how much? Think about this... $100 each for the personalized Prowlin' the Seas 'Toon for 20 or more participants and BINGO... you've made the $$$ for the event.

Hurry up and get started and make the deposit for y'alls room. See how easy that was. If you do 30, maybe a suite?

Please give me a call ASAP to discuss your fee for the "Official" Prowlin' the Seas 'Toon Design.

posted 08-07-2002 09:35 AM                  

One of the most enticing draws for this cruise for us is the fact that we would be able to spend some relaxing time in the middle of a Michigan winter with some of the best friends we have........Prowler owners!!! It would seem sort of weird to be without the cats, but I've been to events without my cat before! As I've said before, the cars are what brought us together and it is a permanent bond, but friendship and comraderie is what keeps us coming back!!!

Wanted to thank Jay and Nancy for coming up with this idea and for putting all the time and effort it is taking and will continue to take to organize such an event. All of our events have been outstanding. All of the "national" event planners....Larry Lord, Marty Usher, Marc Scarbeary, Alex Leedham, Laddie Roussel, Jay Harris, Roger Freeman, Donny Burnap, Paul Rosenberg, David N, and a number of others that have been involved with helping them should be commended for their efforts and work in planning and hosting these events for the benefit of all of the Prowler owners. It is a huge job! Don't forget all of those people like Phil Horvath, Fred Henkel, Ed Monahan, Larry Mayes, etc. who have planned and continue to plan many, many "local" events. Even the smaller events take time and energy and these people are to be commended also. They are all helping to keep the "Prowler Spirit" alive and well!

As I have always appreciated all of you who have attended and supported the events that I have held and helped with, I've been trying to attend as many events as possible to show my support for other's efforts. Unfortunately, I can't make all of them. I encourage all of you to do the same! As I get older (yeah, I am) I am constantly reminded that life is too short and I have lots of things I want to do yet!

posted 08-07-2002 04:46 PM                  

I know the weather on ANY Caribbean Island in February is slightly more hospitable than any where in Canada... Right? Even SOUTHERN Canada!

Come on down and join the FUN, FUN, FUN.

Jay

posted 08-08-2002 12:59 PM                  

In nautical terms, it is 142,000 tons, the largest passenger ship at sea. But to make it more relative, let's compare it to a Prowler.

It is 74 Cats long and 25 Cats wide. We could load 1,850 Cats on the main deck, with no stacking. Considering that there are 14 passenger decks, we have room for the entire production. And still have room for you too.

Engine size? Turning radius? MPG? More to follow...

Ben
1-888-522-7447
bcatalina@cruisesinc.com

posted 08-11-2002 10:50 AM                  

I promised more "factoids" of the ship. Here's one more.

Horsepower:
Prowler = 253
Explorer = 103,345
(Yes, that's one hundred three THOUSAND horses!)

Ben

posted 08-12-2002 11:32 AM                  

Yes folks the "Silver Fox: is the first Canadian confirmed. Along with my wife Elena we are looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

Come on now it's important that we have a cross section of Canadians on this Cruise so who is next.

posted 08-12-2002 01:04 PM                  

Congrats Brian - should be a great time. I doubt I will be able to attend - as you know, a holiday for me is more than 2 days off in a row. We'll see.

posted 08-12-2002 01:08 PM                  

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Do I have to call long distance to them to find out information..on Dates, Prices, ect airfares......from Toronto..Bummer

posted 08-12-2002 03:41 PM                  

Ben and Lynn - which state is ahead in the reservations?

posted 08-12-2002 05:21 PM                  

The Prowlin' the Seas "NATIONAL" Event has now become an "INTERNATIONAL" Event.

Way to go!!!

Nancy and I are looking forward to seeing you again and meeting Elena. See y'all on board Prowlin' the Seas. I know y'all will really enjoy the Caribbean weather... should be slightly milder in February than what y'all are used to.

Sincerely, Jay

posted 08-12-2002 06:54 PM                  

Six engines powering three 4-bladed bronze propellers that turn at only 145 RPM each. But I think that each blade is over 16 feet tall, which is much taller than a Kat!

And... Texas is ahead in the reservations. We have many, many people all across USA & Canada in the decision or "thinkin bout it" stage. We'll be posting the full list later.