Allure: Confessions of a solo passenger

OMG - I can't count that high but I think I may be follower number 19,058 or so... and you are a cruel, cruel woman - leaving us hanging with "The Closest I came to Having Sex". I poured wine and popped popcorn and everything... c'mon... spill it!!!

I walk outside with my sandwich and decaf coffee to enjoy the ambience of fake bird chirps.

 

Right here I have to stop and say, yes. I drink decaf. All this energy and sass [points to self] comes naturally, people. I feel like I need to explain because people apparently think this is weird. I get a lot of crap like, “Coffee without caffeine? What’s the point?” And I say, “I happen to like the taste?” But naysayers are everywhere, and they can’t imagine why anyone would drink coffee unless they had to.

This one did take me by surprise. Caffeine seems a rather, shall we say, benign, pleasure, compared to some of the others you mention, or carefully decline to mention.

But if I don't have to drink booze anymore, I suppose you don't have to drink high octane espresso. And since I occasionally have the, well, occasion, along with the desire, to pound a beer, that means O'Doul's. And I get pretty much the same kind of response you describe above. "What's the point?" I don't know, what's the point of you getting all judgy about my business?

I have hours of Jimmy Buffet tunes. They keep me in Pirate mode even though the cannons don’t thunder and there is nothing to plunder.

So you appear to be all set in the music department. And in the plundering department, should the opportunities arrive.

Seriously... we should build our own singles cruise of CC junkies... I would envision lots of laughing... bring the child with... he can learn about NYC and what Mom looks like the morning after chasing pool boys around... :P

I love this idea...a solo/single Royal cruise. If we can pull this off, it would be epic. But not in a Norwegian way.

"Great minds think alike, but then again..... so do idiots!"

 

To be used at just the right moment!

Well, aren't you thoughtful?

"Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever." - Napoleon Bonaparte / Jeffrey Paul "Jeph" Jacques is an American cartoonist who writes and draws the webcomics Questionable Content, Alice Grove, and DORD. Hello Hucifer! Hmm - it seems I read somewhere that THIS is your eighth cruise and you are Platinum going on Emerald. I have the same condition. I keep cruising until I get it right. Evidently there is a steep learning curve, or I am quite slow. Pardon me while i comb my eyebrows while I wait for your next installment.

I am loving all these quotes, people.

And thank you for the information. The things I didn't know that I never knew...

Actually, I just made Emerald status [curled lip]. So my next cabin should be filled with assorted gifts from the cruise line.

You are adorable!!! Keep it up

You must be confusing me with my friend Wendy. I'll let her know you think so.

OMG - I can't count that high but I think I may be follower number 19,058 or so... and you are a cruel, cruel woman - leaving us hanging with "The Closest I came to Having Sex". I poured wine and popped popcorn and everything... c'mon... spill it!!!

Uh oh. I hope you weren't sitting all night and waiting for my next installment. I have to go to my son's basketball game this morning and promise to update this afternoon.

And I think you're number 18.

This one did take me by surprise. Caffeine seems a rather, shall we say, benign, pleasure, compared to some of the others you mention, or carefully decline to mention.

 

But if I don't have to drink booze anymore, I suppose you don't have to drink high octane espresso. And since I occasionally have the, well, occasion, along with the desire, to pound a beer, that means O'Doul's. And I get pretty much the same kind of response you describe above. "What's the point?" I don't know, what's the point of you getting all judgy about my business?

Caffeine gives me the shakes. But I love coffee, so I drink the nonleaded version. So you pound back the O'Doul's and I will drink my decaffeinated Pike's Place.

enjoy the game...thanks for the condolences...and, yes, I would/will travel on a cruise solo if/when the opportunity arises...right now I will go on cruises with family members for the experience of family togetherness (I know many are rolling their eyes right now haha)...but if they give up on cruising, and I am still able to travel, I'll go solo : )

I am loving this review! You are a talented writer!!!

I cruise solo all the time! In three weeks I leave on my biggest solo cruise adventure in doing an "around the Horn" cruise on X. I have cruised by myself from Europe, on a TransAtlantic, and of course several destinations in/out of a US Port. But flying to Chile by myself is a bit big even for me. But, I have connected with folks on my roll call and we all are sharing transport to the port - so that always adds a level of comfort.

With all the fun I have cruising solo - many of my friends have asked to join me on a few of my cruises - so I let them but insist of still having my own room. Cruising with friends is fun - but cruising solo is even better!

Keep your review coming as it makes me laugh and smile and be happy all over.

Lisa, 56 but looks 30!!!

Actually, I just made Emerald status [curled lip]. So my next cabin should be filled with assorted gifts from the cruise line.

Keep your fingers crossed that one of the gifts may be Mexican... :cool:

Solo cruiser? I believe you sailed with 7 other dopes on your last cruise.

 

Tremendous review hucifer. For a minute there I thought I was reading a maureencruiser review. And that's a good thing!

hey, Villain, what's up? Thanks for the shout out!

It sucks living in the shadow of a hot, well-endowed friend, which is why I really have to lay the personality down thick. Never works though.

Villain knows exactly how you feel, everyone is more well endowed than him, too. :evilsmile::evilsmile:

OMG...loving your review, even though it seems much more than just a review. I love travelling solo (all over Europe) but have not cruised solo. Can't wait to hear more.

Honey, you have to learn how to zoom in! I had much better pictures of these guys in my Allure review, but, all my pics disappeared when Snapfish went away. :mad::mad:

 

 

 

Honey, you have to learn how to zoom in! I had much better pictures of these guys in my Allure review, but, all my pics disappeared when Snapfish went away. :mad::mad:

Hi. I still have Snapfish. I even have it as an app on my phone with Shutterfly or do you mean we cant post pics from Snapfish? Just wanted to make sure you knew. Ill be seeing these guys in August. Maybe my dh will be at the casino and I can go myself [emoji23]

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Hi. I still have Snapfish. I even have it as an app on my phone with Shutterfly or do you mean we cant post pics from Snapfish?

Well, now I don't know. I went to snapfish for the first time in years and all my photos are still there, but, they don't show up in my reviews anymore. My last few reviews, I've used Facebook for my photos. I know Snapfish changed a few years ago, maybe we can't share like we used to?

Hucifer, I hear the Red Party is perfect for solo cruisers to meet. As for the Maureen, I can attest that she loves the strong men from Allure. Needless to say she was disappointed to discover that there were not comparable men in the Harmony AT show. Thankfully Yorkvillain and I didn’t have to recreate/reenact that portion of the show for her.

I will continue to follow along with Windex and paper towel for occasional iPad cleaning. I might also have to bring it for venu seat cleaning, especially if you and York have sat previous to me.:D

I am loving this review! You are a talented writer!!!

 

I cruise solo all the time! In three weeks I leave on my biggest solo cruise adventure in doing an "around the Horn" cruise on X. I have cruised by myself from Europe, on a TransAtlantic, and of course several destinations in/out of a US Port. But flying to Chile by myself is a bit big even for me. But, I have connected with folks on my roll call and we all are sharing transport to the port - so that always adds a level of comfort.

 

With all the fun I have cruising solo - many of my friends have asked to join me on a few of my cruises - so I let them but insist of still having my own room. Cruising with friends is fun - but cruising solo is even better!

 

Keep your review coming as it makes me laugh and smile and be happy all over.

 

Lisa, 56 but looks 30!!!

Hi Lisa!

Hope you remember me. We met on the Norway cruise on Navigator. You were an inspiration to me! I will be doing my first solo cruise Dec.4. (Not by choice...I am sure you can figure out why I am going solo. No downers here please) Just know that after having met you on the cabin crawl I knew I could do it! Thanks for you inspiration! Have a GREAT cruise. Kathie

O.M.G. Where is the rest of it? I would rather binge watch than wait for a new episode because this happens...I can't wait! You should write a blog about solo traveling. Would be great. My DH does not care to cruise and I expect I will cruise solo sometime soon since none of my sisters can seem to get it together to plan a sister trip more than every five years.

Hi Lisa!

 

Hope you remember me. We met on the Norway cruise on Navigator. You were an inspiration to me! I will be doing my first solo cruise Dec.4. (Not by choice...I am sure you can figure out why I am going solo. No downers here please) Just know that after having met you on the cabin crawl I knew I could do it! Thanks for you inspiration! Have a GREAT cruise. Kathie

I do remember you! I am thrilled that I have inspired you to take a solo cruise. I really hope you LOVE it! Please come back and tell me how it goes. I am clapping with excitement for you!!!!

Thankfully Yorkvillain and I didn’t have to recreate/reenact that portion of the show for her. :D

And, now, we all have something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. :halo::halo:

You are a cruel mistress... wile your way into our hearts and minds, only to leave us destitute and devoid of the pleasure of your company... verily, I check and recheck... hoping to find those witty and sarcastic words that strike at my heart, which shares your penchant for the dramatic sarcasm... it's like being on a life raft and watching the plane fly away hoping it comes back... no.. wait.. that's not it... It's like yer mum going off for dessert seconds for all, but she doesn't come back, and that peach cobbler is just-to-die-for... that's better... or it could.. no .. I can't go there here... anyway... one hopes real life is not weighing on you .. :D

Why all the impatience? People get busy doing stuff when they are not at work.

Why all the impatience? People get busy doing stuff when they are not at work.

This x 10000!

Maybe this will bring her back. :evilsmile:

To the tune of Big Spender with apologies to Dame Shirley Bassey. :halo:

The moment I opened the thread

I could tell you were a gal of sarcasm

A real hot poster

Young looking and unrefined

Everybody wants to know what's on your mind

So let me get straight to the point

Hey hot poster, Hey hot poster

Post another tale for me.

All caught up on your review so far and keep up the great work, Hucifer!

Why all the impatience? People get busy doing stuff when they are not at work.

Well... because the story is compelling and the teller has a way about her? (try not to view what we say in negative terms, but in positive...) I am in no way being critical with my posts.. actually trying to be encouraging and as sarcastic as she, but that may be a futile effort on my part... :D

Well... because the story is compelling and the teller has a way about her? (try not to view what we say in negative terms, but in positive...) I am in no way being critical with my posts.. actually trying to be encouraging and as sarcastic as she, but that may be a futile effort on my part... :D

Obviously you missed the sarcasm on my part. She can no longer post at work....get it.... the only place she had time to hang out on the internet is when she SHOULD have been working, and for the Feds no less...get it now?

O.M.G. Where is the rest of it?

I just assumed she’s been having non-stop hot intense sex since the cruise and can’t be bothered until after Thanksgiving at the earliest.

I just assumed she’s been having non-stop hot intense sex since the cruise and can’t be bothered until after Thanksgiving at the earliest.

Didn't her son ask for a baby brother in return for being left home while mom cruises around the Caribbean? Maybe she is trying to accommodate his wishes?