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Khsh08

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casinostreer

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Good definition. I am enlightened. :D

 

 

 

I have never said that everyone who has a drink is an alcoholic. Not even those who get drunk on a cruise. What I have said is that the cruise lifestyle is attractive to alcoholics.

 

Gotcha. But now I'm intrigued. How is it "attractive" to alcoholics? In many cruises - I've never seen anyone raging drunk or notices for lots Bill W. meetings.

 

But I wouldn't doubt it - cruising is attractive to everyone i know.

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When catering for a high number of alcoholics there will be alcohol available at all times. It is their demographic.

 

You would know, since Australia has a higher per capita annual alcohol consumption than the UK, US, France, Germany, even ....gulp.. Ireland.

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Gotcha. But now I'm intrigued. How is it "attractive" to alcoholics? In many cruises - I've never seen anyone raging drunk or notices for lots Bill W. meetings.

 

But I wouldn't doubt it - cruising is attractive to everyone i know.

 

Sea voyages and alcohol have long been related.

 

In the age of sail, British sailors received 8 ozs of rum per day, in 2 portions. It was mixed with water and lime juice against the scurvy. (The first admiral to order the rum ration watered was Admiral Vernon, who was known as "old Grogham" from hence the name grog, which was not a compliment.) They eagerly awaited the call of "clear decks and up spirits."

 

Although the British navy steadily reduced the size of the rum ration, it was not eliminated until the 1970's.

 

So you see we're really just traditionalists.

 

And of course the cruise lifestyle is attractive to all people that like to drink, including the subset you would call alcoholics. The simple reason is: no driving. See?

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No driving is one reason.

 

The other is you can pay one flat fee and drink as much as you like. Alcoholics Heaven.

 

There are also a lot of people who may not drink as much normally but do on holidays, so the alcoholic can feel quite normal.

 

You would know, since Australia has a higher per capita annual alcohol consumption than the UK, US, France, Germany, even ....gulp.. Ireland.

 

Yes - I have seen the damage that too much alcohol can do, both here and in Ireland.

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Cabansail

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Don't worry, the rest of us are embarrassed by this guy and his rudeness!

 

Where have I been rude?

 

Would have to try a lot harder to be close to being as rude as some of the Royal Cheerleaders. Plenty of insults sent my way but I ignore them. Some nice helpful people too.

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Khsh08

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I know I'm one of those people who will drink more when on vacation, but this is also a kid free vacation for me so I can be more relaxed and not on top of everything for this vacation. I enjoy my morning drink, a few by the pool in the afternoon, a drink with dinner and a nightcap. That may seem like a lot I know but it is spaced out and I fully intend to remember my vacations!

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What time do bars open in the morning? Is it possible to run to a bar get a Bloody Mary to bring back to my balcony in the morning? I'll be on the oasis.

 

I was able to Mimmosa's in the Casino in the morning. But that was on Explorer but thought I mention it.

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Someone really needs to come up with a term for "that person." You know, when someone asks for some advice, some good suggestions are offered, but then "that person" comes along to bring judgmental comments, not providing any value except to suggest whoever asked the question clearly has a problem, and tossing along a handful of sarcastic comments to make their point.

 

Come on! We have chogs! I know there are more but I am leaving for finals and can't some up with them that quick. . Let's find a name for this new classification of people

 

I just think if they were really concerned about whatever they were being so judgy about, they would find a better outlet than harassing people online where your chances of making a difference in someone else's life is pretty minimal.

 

 

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When you are old enough to legally have an adult beverage you will understand that some enjoy a few drinks while on vacation.

 

 

 

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Who is this Cabasail? A regular expert in everything. I need to tell my University to stop paying for PubMed and all our Research and Evidence Based Practice databases as all we need to do is post stuff on here and await the full majesty of Cabansail's wisdom. Physics, medicine, microbiology...the wisdom is know no bounds, a gift that keeps on giving. Is there no way you can 'block' someone so you don't need to read their drivel....?

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Who is this Cabasail? A regular expert in everything. I need to tell my University to stop paying for PubMed and all our Research and Evidence Based Practice databases as all we need to do is post stuff on here and await the full majesty of Cabansail's wisdom. Physics, medicine, microbiology...the wisdom is know no bounds, a gift that keeps on giving. Is there no way you can 'block' someone so you don't need to read their drivel....?

 

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