Welcome ... or as they say in Inuit, "Pablan"! I am very excited to announce our Summer 2006 trip to Alaska aboard Holland America's ms Veendam - rated "Excellent" or "Outstanding" in almost every measurable category by Frommer's On-Line! What better way to spend a summer week than watching eagles perch in the cedar trees of Ketchikan, or being awe-struck by thousand year-old glacier ice cliffs ... only to return to your ship to enjoy a sumptuous dinner!

Our trip extensions equal the excitement of the cruise ... if you choose to join us, you'll experience inland Alaska in style as you extend your stay in the Anchorage area while also visiting Kenai Fjords National Park, Denali National Park and Fairbanks. All in all, this trip packs a lot of breathtaking adventure in a short amount of time.

To sign up, please contact your Carpenter Co. representative at (800) 288-3834 or fax at (804) 358-5873. Of course, you are always welcome to give me a call for more details, too. We look forward to seeing you on the trip!

Jim Hardimon
Vice President