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JRG

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    Oceanside, California
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    Celebrity
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    Shangri-La

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  1. See the Saturday Night Live performances by John Belushi, Dan Akroyd, and the venerable William Shatner portraying Captain Kirk for the various Star Trek parodies which rank among the best of SNL. Especially the version "The Last Voyage of the Starship Enterprise"
  2. This next conversation starter is more universally accepted. And yes, Star Trek humor is a slice of North Americana TV, Circa late 1960's, so no harm, no foul. When asked "Where Are You Guys From".... .........You can answer back with "I am from Venus and she is from Mars"
  3. There is a chemical product called "Puke Up", that claims to be an "Absorbente de Vomito", and comes in Cherry Fragrance, stays soft, is carpet-safe, and best of all, comes in a re-sealable container. There is also a video floating around on the interwebernet which shows exactly what a passenger might encounter in dangerous situations. Viking cruise ship evacuation draws investigation by Norway over decision for Viking Sky to sail amid storm warnings - CBS News It looks like passengers were sent to their muster stations, as the video shows from the Piano lounge. I fully expected the Piano to break loose from its moorings but it held fast. Can't say the same for the furniture or the passengers who were on-board. The Master must have taken some heat in this case, as Norwegian investigators questioned why the ship had even sailed in stormy weather to begin. Not sure how that panned out. Relatively speaking, we are cruising lightweights with only 27 cruises in 35 years (55 if you count the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland), and we have never seen anything like this.
  4. "Breaking the Ice" is a figure of speech meaning that somebody has to get the conversation started and it might as well be with humor, as opposed to a starting a political debate.
  5. I thoroughly enjoy the travel writings of CC's best authors and never consider it bragging or one-upmanship when they share their experiences. It may sound like Travels with Charley to some readers but they never make it sound like the Paul Harvey Show. And when it comes down to one-upmanship, I'm ranked #144 in California so I know what I am talking about. (and I am always on the hunt-down for #143). The danger for those who have written more copy than Tolstoy is in the area of FAQ's. There can be a tendency to sound like Rush Limbaugh on opioids on certain subjects like "Do I need to Bring a Passport when I Cruise". I'm not throwing anybody under the bus here or asking them to fall on the double-edge sword, but there is no need to write the same Novella each time this question is asked, but that may be a function of not having a clearly published FAQ section for newer posters, and I understand that they just trying to be helpful. I think our best travel writers our outstanding, and that friends, is the rest of the story.
  6. I express no value judgments here. But if it helps Hans Solo find his Princess Leia then it must be okay. May the Force Be With You
  7. Au Contraire Mon Frere. The Drive-to-Port customer is an Emerging Market. And it looks like HAL is trying to tap into it. I was predicting this for some time and I would be surprised if other lines don't follow suit.
  8. For those who might vaguely remember, Its the TV show that came on before the Geritol commercial and was followed by the Lawrence Welk show. Who could ever forget Concha and Laura.
  9. That would work too. But once I pull out the Greek and Shakespeare angle, people open up and enjoy themselves in the conversations that ensue. verses harking it out over the usual minutiae.
  10. Never. That would be a violation of My Prime Directive. Some people do not understand that the original Star Trek series is a collection of morality stories, much like Greek Mythology and Shakespeare. (They also think that Klingons are things that stick to your Charmin). Live Long and Prosper
  11. I sometimes break the ice with a good Star Trek joke,.... ....What Did Mr. Spock find in Captain Kirks restroom?
  12. Major overkill here. (i.e. using a sledgehammer to swat a fly) There is no right answer to beat this conundrum (no pun intended) I can feel the pain of the solo cruiser and the pricing madness, but I sense the pricing is driven by the revenue matrix, which is essentially a Profit Maximization equation (i.e. how much wood could a wood-chuck chuck if a wood-chuck could chuck wood, without losing his axe). Otherwise known as a linear algebraic equation. (That's right, its a word problem). If there was no equitable solo supplement, then ships would be booked full of solo cruisers. Married couples who snore profusely would be booking two cabins instead of one. Debutantes from Houston would have a field day booking entire decks. Pink plastic flamingoes would be everywhere. It makes no sense to grind your teeth on this one. In other news, I thought Celebrity began the slow descent when they pulled the free sushi in the Buffet. It wasn't the best Sushi on the planet but it was a nice snack to tide you over until dinner.
  13. Sacre Bleu @ollienbertsmum you are absolutely right, and I stand corrected. I swear on the grave of Jim Morrison that my search engine has failed me, and returned the results for another Chateau. Nevertheless, the Chateau D'if retains a certain "Je Ne Sais Quoi" that cannot be Diss'd, and the 1700+ reviews on Trip Advisor tell the story and there is a good description if you are interested. For a first time visitor with a teenager, or a lover of Classical Literature , it might be a good call.
  14. Edmund Dantes says Kings to @cruisemom42 for demanding integrity in the regular posters. Language Matters, Integrity Matters. I once got flamed by a post that said I should "have my mouth washed out with Saltwater", just because I applauded the concept of E-muster. (and I spend alot of time in my saltwater pool and jacuzzi). I wish more posters would follow her example.
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