we miss you

[tuolumne couple]

We miss going on cruises... we miss opening up cruise critic like it was the Sunday paper, reading all the news of the day, chiming in like it was the editorial. We miss posting pics, checking out our favorite posters, trolling threads and dreaming of our next cruise. We would be gearing up for our annual trip by now.  We miss reading reviews and hot topics. Alas, Dear friends , it will take some time for us, but we will be back. And we will be back. Four Stars strong and looking forward to another cruise. Honestly, we took these precautions (minus the mask) prior to the pandemic, so we get the drill. Just the same we wish everyone a very safe and healthy life as we all return to what we love, eventually. Our time will come, wishing you all love and safe travels. We miss you, all of our fellow cruising buddies. Be well. 

Love, Tuolumne Couple

[ski ww]

My thoughts also and I'm sure millions of others. Until we meet again on another 'dam ship. Stay healthy.

[Caribbean Chris]

We feel the same way. Our next cruise in Jan 2022 is so far away.

[tuolumne couple]

thanks for the comments. we miss everything about cruising, our cruising buddies,  people like you, the crew, and the sea. Until next time, be safe, stay healthy. 

[towhee]

Thanks for the lovely pictures.  Someday .......

[nutensteve]

Great pictures ..... looking forward to the next cruise.

 

[Aquahound]

3 hours ago, tuolumne couple said:

 

 

 

 

This picture, right here, perfectly represents what I miss the most. Thank you.  🙂

[BSR]

@tuolumne couple  nice pictures

[tuolumne couple]

1 hour ago, Aquahound said:

 

This picture, right here, perfectly represents what I miss the most. Thank you.  🙂

exactly 😎

[Himself]

The pictures were great.  Thanks for sharing them.  I, too, miss being at sea.  It is now more than six months since I have been at Sea.

[ozcruizer]

On 9/6/2020 at 4:45 AM, Aquahound said:

 

This picture, right here, perfectly represents what I miss the most. Thank you.  🙂

Same here.  When I think of cruising this is just what comes to mind.  Miss it sooo much.

 

[tuolumne couple]

14 hours ago, ozcruizer said:

Same here.  When I think of cruising this is just what comes to mind.  Miss it sooo much.

 

thanks. We feel the same. no matter how many times we have all experienced being on deck in clear sunny skies. feeling the sun on our chest, hearing the water break against the ship, on calm seas with flying fish and dolphins and sunrises, and sunsets, it never gets old and only gets missed.  i actually took video of walking the deck as i never wanted to forget that feeling, especially when i was shoveling snow! Be Well, See you next cruise!

[colonialinnkeeper]

Tuolumne couple

 

Thanks for sharing your lovely pictures.  They bring back so many memories of our wonderful days at sea.  There is nothing that soothes the soul (at least mine) more than experiencing the sea, the sunrise or sunset, the smell, the sound, the dazzle on a sunny day,  the damp feeling of fog on your face or the cloud formations on a  rainy day.  Until we can all return--be safe and stay well.

Edited September 7, 2020 by colonialinnkeeper

[tuolumne couple]

6 hours ago, colonialinnkeeper said:

Tuolumne couple

 

Thanks for sharing your lovely pictures.  They bring back so many memories of our wonderful days at sea.  There is nothing that soothes the soul (at least mine) more than experiencing the sea, the sunrise or sunset, the smell, the sound, the dazzle on a sunny day,  the damp feeling of fog on your face or the cloud formations on a  rainy day.  Until we can all return--be safe and stay well.

Thanks so much. There is something magical about cruising and cruise culture, for sure. Take Care..

 

[doone]

Thank you so very much for sharing all the pictures, brought back so many memories for me as well..........cannot wait til we can sail again, I am so ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited September 8, 2020 by doone

[tuolumne couple]

12 hours ago, doone said:

Thank you so very much for sharing all the pictures, brought back so many memories for me as well..........cannot wait til we can sail again, I am so ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you, us too! ...stay healthy, be well, and dream of calm seas! Cant wait to meet all of you one day , as we eventually cross paths, or cross seas, or cross our fingers to sail again soon. 

-tuolumne couple

[WheelieNick]

I miss cruising .I miss the safety that a cruise ship meant to me. 
I miss living. 

 

[MAVIP]

20 hours ago, WheelieNick said:

I miss cruising .I miss the safety that a cruise ship meant to me. 
I miss living. 

 

Your time will come Nick B. I hope to meet you in a not too far future on one of the HAL ships (preferably from Roterdam 😉 ). 

[tuolumne couple]

22 hours ago, WheelieNick said:

I miss cruising .I miss the safety that a cruise ship meant to me. 
I miss living. 

 

hang in there ..you aren't alone. we all miss it. I feel like I come to life on board as well. I miss being with you all as we discover and explore new places. I miss all the celebrations on board. Until we meet again, here are a few more pictures to help you dream of your next cruise... 

[tuolumne couple]

Thank you for all the likes, everyone. Today I am especially missing you all. Looking though pics from our cruise last year, I feel a little homesick for it, or cruisesick i guess you could say  .. 

[cbr663]

Wonderful post OP.  We miss cruising also and am looking forward to safely cruising again.  We will enjoy walking the beaches of Half Moon Quay again.  🙂

[St Pete Cruiser]

Wonderful posts and pics.  It has been almost a full year since I have been "aboard" and long to return to the places and people and the ships that we have grown to love.

[tuolumne couple]

Thanks so much, all of you! I  am so grateful for cruise critic for this platform so that we can all express how much we love and miss the cruising industry. I believe that we all have grown to love the ships, our fellow passengers, our ship mates and crew, not to mention the excursions, the food, the shows, the down time, and the ability to vacate our life while on vacation. The greatest thing I'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. And we love not only Holland America, but each and every one of you. See you in the dining room at 8......

Edited September 26, 2020 by tuolumne couple