Somehow we got "marooned" in Texas, but at least the poop deck is so clean, it shines...Tonight, everyone gets off and paints the town red, with the rest of the paint.....
Sorry to announce that there is no "R", for reverse. We cannot reverse where we are heading. We can only go forward at this point, but we are working on it.
SusanL needs directions to the "quiet room" for her DH. I'm thinking she could let him rest in there while we take her on the painting trip with the rest of us -- a win-win for everybody.
Susan L Sorry I wasn't here for you last night but it sounds like you're feeling better.One thing I do know about this disease is nothing stays the same. I heard there is a shop on the promanade deck called Rent A Friend. All the perks none of the commitments. Want to check it out with me? cs
CS, your on! Lets go shopping at the "This Outfit Will Make You Look Fabulous Shop" first. We can wow the guys, lol! Anybody want to join us! We could do lunch first, then shop and dance the night away, champagne, strawberries, moonlight and roses, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Susan L...I will lull myself to sleep tonight with this scenario. Something we'll probably never do but a girl can dream can't she? Let's keep this cruise ship going strong, it's such a fun outlet. cs
I was on one, for 5 days from England to New York, on the S.S. America, but it was not so much a cruise, as just transportation back to the good old USA. Also a long time ago, since that ship and the S.S. United States were both decommissioned years ago.
When I was 18, I won a free cruise....I was on the USS Boston, USS ST Paul, USS Jouet, USS DIxie, and USS Belknap. Great cruise but the food was lousy and accomodations very cramped/. This cruise is so much better.....
Hey Phranque, I was on a DE and 2 troop ships for 2 weeks at a time during summers I was in the Naval Reserve (8-year obligor). I love Ike, 'cause his admin. said anyone who signed up for 8 years in the reserve, didn't have to spend ANY time on active duty.
Texas Joe- You are officially First Mate....and now is your time for very very active duty....But at least it is fun, and we need you. Thanks for being with us.
Texas Joe and Phranque -- A big Thank You for your service to the country! Now go on and enjoy this cruise and wear what you want -- not Government Issue.
The cruise ship just anchored off the coast of Hawaii to be closer to Mary at this time. Today's activities are all canceled, and captain's dinner will not be held. Our kitchen is closed, except for the stale food in the vending machines. We are launching all the lifeboats, and all are invited to jump in the boats and support Mary.
Got my paddle/oar poised and ready to row to Mary. May she feel God holding her in the palm of his hand and all the love, support and prayers as well as a long rope, reaching out to her. Mary, if you read this know that we love you. Our hearts are broken, let us know what you need. Arms around and around, Susan
How wonderful is this group. In the middle of this jokefest, we remember to dock off hawaii and think of Mary. Sometimes you folks could just make me cry.
Just saw an ad on TV for a cruiseline, advertising cruises from $25.00 day...So I did the math.......$25. X 30 = $750. per month..X 12 mos. = $9,000/yr. Now that certainly is cheaper than a nursing home....So, I will be booking a permanent cruise for 2,(18,000/yr), and will not have to buy groceries, drive a car, maintain a house, cook, nor clean, and there are lots of daytime and nightime activities for my dw...also, there is no fear of "wandering", unless she falls overboard...Of course, I would have to sacrifice TV, possibly lose my internet, and endure motion sickness....but when I think about it, it makes perfect sense.
NEWS Flash!! The cruise ship is heading for Stuntgirl's farm for the biggest 4th of July celebration ever seen.Docking will be around noon, and tonight's feature will be the launching of our massive fireworks display, choreographed by our special volunteers, and launched from our 24 in cannon. We have launched all our lifeboats to pick up anyone who does not have a ride, or needs assistance for coming. We retrofited the life boats to surf the internet, and they can travel as fast as your connection allows...cyberboats... C U There..
Sorry...caregivers are not being allowed to do any work.......each of them has 3 people assigned...remember the hula girls or the flame dancers......no butchering...we have professionals to attend to every detail/ (unless you really want to do it......)
I've noticed plenty of young bunnies and lots of doves for you hunters who are interested. I'll shut off the bottom pastures so it will be safe for you hunters (so you won't endanger my livestock). I have the firearms, too.
HEY, the fireworks have started! (Just dont' aim the bottle rockets toward my hayfields or pastures....the little metal spikes they leave behind can be ingested or stepped on!) And you might set something on fire!
Per Request of many members, the new "Life is Crap" tee shirts will be on sale in the ships gift shops. Watch for updates, we are hoping to get the full line of Crappy Cruise Wear. Phranque, no reflection on this wonderful adventure we are on.
I love the "Life is Crap" tee shirt idea, Susan, but how about on the backside "Nothing is forever." Those who wish can have "Thank God" added. I know it probably doesn't seem like it now with all the misery you are dealing with, but it does get better either sooner or later, or at least it gets different. A surgeon friend used to say, "The bleeding always stops." I say this sincerely, not trying to be a SA.
How're you doing for rope and knots, sister? My arms around you.
Our next destination appears to be Ar, where we will be with Mary during this terrible time. The ship will dock there and will be available for all who needs refuge and diversion.
Please take me somewhere else, away from here. I promise I won't complain, or tell you anything personal about what's happening in my life. Just take me somewhere else and let me imagine the possibilities. Lets go ANYwhere. All aboard.
Once you climb aboard, there is no getting off....you can get into a lifeboat, but they are tethered pretty well and cannot get lost....We have a special candlelight dinner for you tonight, and some of the most awesome drinks you can imagine....can't even pronounce them....After dinner, there is a special magic show just for you...This guy is unbelievable....he makes anything and everthing disappear...even sorrows and pains....It took a lot for us to book him, and he promised not to disappear himself.....so enjoy the night...tonight is yours....and our pool boys are dressed in tuxedos tonight, so feel free to grab one and head to the dance floor.....If you don't like him, just nod to the magician and he will make him disappear too...and you can pick another....