So - What do you want to talk about?

[dublin]

Okay - So is there any topic that has not been covered, and covered again on these boards.

 

I bet not.

[CruisingChick]

Dublin,

 

Here's one: How I can find a wealthy man so I can take more cruises!!!:D

 

Anne Maria

[Wor Lad]

Wow! There is a God. I'm in California and nobody likes me even though I have a pocket full of folding money. Waiting and trembling.

[dublin]

Wor Lad ,

 

As I mentioned on the Pa Cruisers board - come on over to Pa -

 

Besides it is closer to the Caribbean

[Wor Lad]

Thank you Dublin, but California is my home now.

 

I have the cruise bug, and there is a temptation to go often (on a cruise that is). But I have to say that frequent cruising is not for me. DH and I have found that one or two cruises a year in the 10-11 day range is/are best for us while a seven day cruise leaves us wanting more. There's nothing worse than being pushed off the ship when you're not ready to go. Personally, I enjoy the anticipation as much as the event, and these boards are part of the process. DH reckons I'm just cheap. And of course she's right. Always is.

[Sky Sweet]

I can think of a topic that hasn't been discussed. Would you prefer to have two homes in different climates, or just one home and take multiple vacations, which include cruises, during the "bad weather season" of where you live?

[chessbriar]

I was reading the other day, assisted living homes charges start at around $180/day. I'm thinking of taking my money and saving so I can move on board an X ship and live there. You figure get an inside cabin at about $100/day plus $10/day tip. My wife and I can move aboard one of X's ships and save $70/day. I think that should cover drinks and excursions. As long as I stay away from the casino I'm OK

[goouchjac]

I was reading the other day, assisted living homes charges start at around $180/day. I'm thinking of taking my money and saving so I can move on board an X ship and live there. You figure get an inside cabin at about $100/day plus $10/day tip. My wife and I can move aboard one of X's ships and save $70/day. I think that should cover drinks and excursions. As long as I stay away from the casino I'm OK

Love your idea,,,think we will do the same, much nicer living on a X ship than a assisted living home:cool: ....

[dublin]

I was reading the other day, assisted living homes charges start at around $180/day. I'm thinking of taking my money and saving so I can move on board an X ship and live there. You figure get an inside cabin at about $100/day plus $10/day tip. My wife and I can move aboard one of X's ships and save $70/day. I think that should cover drinks and excursions. As long as I stay away from the casino I'm OK

Count me in. What a way to live out your life on the sea on an X ship.

 

BUT I would need an outside cabin with a balcony, not under the pool, or near the formal dinning room, or near where those kids are.

[DUCK33]

i have actually spoken to the sales reps at residensea and received literature from them. i agree the idea is extreemly intriguing there are many aspects of every day "land lover" life that have not been worked out at sea to my satisfaction. Medical attention, schooling and citizenship to name a few. also i understand that although the venture is only 2 years old, there seem to some financial problems. only about 20% of the cabins have been sold. what happens if the line folds? this was not answered -m i was only assured this would not happen.

[excitedofharpenden]

Hi Duck. Hope you, Mrs D and Justen are doing well. If you have looked at Residensea, you must be doing very well;)

 

When I first saw news of this project I thought "Wow! That sounds like heaven. Living on a ship seeing the World". The more I have read and think about it, I wonder how much fun it would be in terms of atmosphere on board. I like going to busy restaurants to eat, involving myself in the general 'buzz'. From what I understand there simply isn't the population on board The World and you could end up eating almost alone and dancing the night away with two other couples. I may have it wrong, but this wouldn't be for me, either permanently or for a holiday.

 

OK. I'm just jealous really. I don't have the ££££££s!;)

 

Phil

[DUCK33]

i once read an article that basiclly said it is not good practice to permantly move to a place you normally vaction. once the vaction part is over there is the everyday grind that must be dealt with. i guess the same theory would apply here. but it really does interest me.

[excitedofharpenden]

Duck, I definitely agree there. When you holiday somewhere you always see the best bits and it all seems great. A case in point was a number of years ago after my first trip to the States. I have to say that I was in awe of the place and how different an exciting it was. I was ready to get a job and move, but I came back, thought about it logically and decided it is a very different place when you need to make it your life rather than just a holiday.

 

The World does sound great, I would just worry about the quality of life whilst I was on board. Just my opinion, you understand.

 

Phil

[joramrose]

You know,there is a lady who is doing that -- living aboard ship rather than a retirement home.

 

She has a small room aboard the QE2, and just sails with them wherever the ship goes, 51 weeks a year. Once a year she has to get off because the ship is on a "chartered" cruise.

 

She and her husband were aboard the ship when he died. She decided it was the place for her. That was about six years ago. This article I read said it costs her about $70,000 a year, which is all her meals, transportation, utilities, etc. She is friends with all the crew, and I think she plays bridge every sea day - and that is for free. (My card fees are $5 a session, about three times a week so that even mounts up!)

 

She has free live performances, free movies, a choice of many activities and a very large library from which to choose. And she has maid service and room service. What more could she want?

 

There are free laundry facilities aboard the QE2, and a medical staff always on board, as well as a priest.

 

She goes ashore when she wishes to, but seldom on a ship's tour. She has seen most of the ports over and over again.

 

It sound great to me, except I would miss all my grandchildren.

 

lvoe

joan

[dublin]

Joramrose,

 

You wrote "She and her husband were aboard the ship when he died. She decided it was the place for her. That was about six years ago."

 

Is she still there - I was sure that if you died on a cruise you were off the ship at the next port.

[excitedofharpenden]

dublin

 

She is still there, I believe. Beatrice Muller. Cunard do their best to keep her in the same cabin (4068) and she has a single on the ship. She dines with the Captain often and I believe is quite a character. Read into this what you will, but she is not the easiest person to live with so I have heard................

 

Phil

[janjay]

What to talk about? Well I started a thread about the fabulous vessels we travel on the fantastic places we see and the nice people we meet. Go over and expound on the JOYS of cruising and cruisers. I would love to hear your stories.

[Tony C]

I think I will start saving now so that when I retire I can at least live a year on a cruise ship. I'm thinking when you add up all your living expenses, it's a steal!!

[dublin]

Think this topic has exhausted itself.

 

I will have to think of another one for tomorrow.

[plvogel]

How about any one of the following topics:

 

 

1. Can I bring alcohol on board?

 

2. When is formal night?

 

3. What is the dress code?

 

4. What did you pay?

 

5. How much do I tip?

 

6. What is my cabin like?

 

7. Can you order more than 1 dessert?

 

These are just a few suggestions. I don't think they have talked about much at all on these boards.....:D

(heavy dose of sarcasm...)