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Sad to say, I keep no clutter. That includes pins and medallions. The cruise memories are all I need, and if they clutter my brain, all the better.

I would have walked away when things were going downhill. No need to spend another minute in anger. This is not why you cruise. Sad this happened

Nice review, thanks. I really have to pull the trigger and book a cruise. So to speak. Too much going on but isn't it nice to pause and stroll onto a ship? Glad you had fun.

Have a wonderful cruise!

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Glad to hear. Going to the library is one of my very favorite things to do. Along with Asian food, makes for a perfect day.

And it's fun. So long as you aren't completely blotto at the end of the day. Most people carry on responsibly, but I have seen some extreme drinking. Rest assured, I would never ever be friends with those people. Playing with a full deck is my motto.

Too early to tell. Without causing controversy, we are praying for an end to this war.

Sure. But, I think it's more curiosity than anything else. I'm used to the limelight, so no big deal. Just kidding. Wouldn't that be fun? Star of the ship in CO. Lol!

The laundry perk is all the award I needed. It's the quiet little things that make all the difference in the quality of life. And cruises!

We met Rudi once, not long ago. He posed for pictures with us. He was very kind. Worth every dime and more!!

I'm a little late to the party, but wish you a most wonderful trip!

And if it's Kansas City, I'm all in! I'm a big fan of the love duo and hope they last till then. If not, we will have new songs to sing! Haha! Ditsy post, I know, but it's happy fun news to follow.

Captain's wife sounds good. Traveling around with your beloved with no responsibilities whatsoever. I could fly under the radar when needed, who cares? Smile and the world smiles with you, as the saying goes.

One thing that has occurred to me is this: wouldn't it be nice if the cruise ship had a system where you could download a book without using your internet or wifi. They would have access to many digital books for your use while you are onboard. Not all of us have internet while sailing. Just a random thought.

I'm usually feeling a bit jiggy on the day of embarkation, and sometimes harried and drained. Lunch with others, on that day, is not high on my priority list. Actually, my first thought is to go make dinner reservations and grab a drink at the bar. There you have it. But, back to the OP, if you want to have lunch with others, just arrive early as others have noted.

I see alot of reading while on vacation. I've even seen people bring their local library books on cruises! I think a loaded kindle suits me just fine, but it's welcoming to see library books onboard now. Libraries are one of the last free things we enjoy in society, and who doesn't enjoy a fresh new book?

Really enjoying your postings and hope to do what you are doing someday. So much travel! Awesome.

Hence, another thread... the insider's guide to gambling! I can't wait.

Bickering old couples and seniors who manage to stay upright with canes and sticks and walkers. Oh man, you are way too rough. Someday, you too, will be old, so be kind.

If I had any friends who want to cruise, I would do this. Sad to say, I don't. I mean, I have friends, but they go camping and do all that. I have no interest in sleeping near gators or bears, or snakes, yuck, so we cruise sometimes.

I love the older people on cruises. Now, they know how to dance. Got all the moves and they are so much fun to watch.

But, as everyone is mentioning laundry perks, isn't it sweet? Heaven.

I never saw a 4 or 5 star line either, but then, I never really felt that I was a high priority in line anyway. If I needed to get some euros, or dollar bills or tell them that I had a leaky cabin, I felt it was ok to stand in line like every one else. Humble maybe, but I feel free to push forward in any situation if there is a true emergency. Thankfully, that is not the case when I am on a cruise.

The food cooking demos with samples given afterwards. Such funny hostesses/hosts! Loved every one and never missed these funny shows. So entertaining.