SailorJack Posted November 13, 2010 Author #401 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Jack, while I would never wish a Splendor type nightmare on anyone, I could not help imagining your review had you been on that unfortunate cruise. :p Our minds run alike.:) I was also wondering how I would have handled a review of that cruise. In almost any situation one can find the humorous things to write about, but the fact remains that many of the passengers were in total misery. It would have taken a delicate balancing act. In the end, I probably would not have written a review out of respect to those who suffered. But it would have been tempting.:D I hope others who were onboard do write a review. It will be most interesting to hear the take from those who were actually on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burm Posted November 13, 2010 #402 Share Posted November 13, 2010 It would have taken a delicate balancing act. In the end, I probably would not have written a review out of respect to those who suffered. But it would have been tempting.:D I hear you. But if I possessed your writing skills, I would write it all down immediately and decide what to do with it later. DH and I spent Remembrance day reading letters that his uncle sent home to his parents during WW2. We have an entire box of his letters, describing the hut they lived in, the food, the people he met and the upbeat attitude of the soldiers. After 2 years of training, Uncle L was very proud when he completed his first mission. As flight navigator, his plane arrived at their target 1.5 minutes early. What do you do when you arrive early for a bombing? He never told us. On March 27, 1945, Uncle L told us that the mood at their base was that of a holiday camp. All except for one other navigator who was a real worry wart. That was the last letter he wrote. He was shot down by friendly fire shortly before the end of the war and also shortly before completing the 36 missions they were required to complete before returning home to Canada. To make a long story short (at last), your words will one day be a precious treasure to your children and grandchildren. A very special gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7leagueboots Posted February 21, 2011 #403 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I saw this string on the "Dawn Limping into Port" string and couldn't help but wonder how you would have reviewed the Dawn cruise.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted February 22, 2011 Author #404 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I saw this string on the "Dawn Limping into Port" string and couldn't help but wonder how you would have reviewed the Dawn cruise.:D Unless there is serious injury - or worse - I like to find the humor in things that happen at sea. I really do believe in the motto "The worst day at sea is better than the best day at work." In this review (the Dream) we had fire, collision at sea, complete loss of power in the South Atlantic, several missed ports, and we even ran out of lemons for tea! Yet it turned out to be one of the best cruises we have been on. If one refuses to get stressed when unfortunte things happen then one can handle just about anything. To answer your question, however, not being on the Dawn I really don't know how I would have handled a review - but there certainly appears to be enough material to have had some fun with it.:) Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockrocker Posted February 22, 2011 #405 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Unless there is serious injury - or worse - I like to find the humor in things that happen at sea. I really do believe in the motto "The worst day at sea is better than the best day at work." In this review (the Dream) we had fire, collision at sea, complete loss of power in the South Atlantic, several missed ports, and we even ran out of lemons for tea! Yet it turned out to be one of the best cruises we have been on. If one refuses to get stressed when unfortunte things happen then one can handle just about anything. To answer your question, however, not being on the Dawn I really don't know how I would have handled a review - but there certainly appears to be enough material to have had some fun with it.:) Jack You're my hero, Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGaltny Posted February 22, 2011 #406 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) If one refuses to get stressed when unfortunte things happen then one can handle just about anything. To answer your question, however, not being on the Dawn I really don't know how I would have handled a review - but there certainly appears to be enough material to have had some fun with it.:) Jack THIS x 1000 In fact, if nothing goes wrong, it's much tougher to write a funny review. Edited February 22, 2011 by JohnGaltny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emcelh Posted February 22, 2011 #407 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I'm a fan Sailor Jack. If you ever write a book about your travels I'll be first in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILVMM Posted February 22, 2011 #408 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Ahoy! You are so right - if a cruise is dull/boring, then what's to talk about? Sun....sea....booze . . .sleep . . .burb. The End. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8Mariner Posted February 23, 2011 #409 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Not only was your post informative...it was really well written...you should submit it toPorthole Magazine. Thanks, Joseph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morecrus Posted February 23, 2011 #410 Share Posted February 23, 2011 A great review. Best I have ever read. You have a marvelous sense of humor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted February 23, 2011 Author #411 Share Posted February 23, 2011 THIS x 1000 In fact, if nothing goes wrong, it's much tougher to write a funny review. Absolutely correct. If the day was perfect there would be nothing to write about - at least nothing humorus anyway.:) Ahoy! You are so right - if a cruise is dull/boring, then what's to talk about? Sun....sea....booze . . .sleep . . .burb. The End. LOL... although there is nothing wrong with sun, sea,etc.:D Not only was your post informative...it was really well written...you should submit it toPorthole Magazine. Thanks, Joseph Had not heard of Porthole Magazine before your post..thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groo Posted February 23, 2011 #412 Share Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) I liked his reviews so much I compiled all I could find into a collection to read on my Nook. If you have an ereader that supports epub format ( like the Nook ), here is a link to SailorJack's reviews. http://www.triplelake.net/darry/sailorjack.epub Hope you enjoy. And thanks again to SailorJack for the reviews. Edited February 23, 2011 by groo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted February 24, 2011 Author #413 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I liked his reviews so much I compiled all I could find into a collection to read on my Nook. If you have an ereader that supports epub format ( like the Nook ), here is a link to SailorJack's reviews. www.triplelake.net/darry/sailorjack.epub Hope you enjoy. And thanks again to SailorJack for the reviews. Thanks, groo. I have mentioned your compendium on some of the other boards. Did you get my last one a couple of weeks ago for the Crown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILVMM Posted February 24, 2011 #414 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Absolutely correct. If the day was perfect there would be nothing to write about - at least nothing humorus anyway.:) LOL... although there is nothing wrong with sun, sea,etc.:D oops...I meant to say Burp! And I do think that cruising heightens your sense of humor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groo Posted February 25, 2011 #415 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Thanks, groo. I have mentioned your compendium on some of the other boards. Did you get my last one a couple of weeks ago for the Crown? No I didn't. I'll have to get to it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinpow Posted February 25, 2011 #416 Share Posted February 25, 2011 The thread lasted longer than the ship. LOL I also did the Dream and she was a true nightmare and the Crown wasn't much better. Of course I had a great time on both, but I too always pack my sense of humor. The best part, was it set the standard so high for bad, that I'm immune to problems. I just wish the would offer South America routes again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted February 25, 2011 Author #417 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I'm a fan Sailor Jack. If you ever write a book about your travels I'll be first in line. Thanks, but a book just sounds like to much work!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted February 25, 2011 Author #418 Share Posted February 25, 2011 The thread lasted longer than the ship. LOL I also did the Dream and she was a true nightmare and the Crown wasn't much better. Of course I had a great time on both, but I too always pack my sense of humor. The best part, was it set the standard so high for bad, that I'm immune to problems. I just wish the would offer South America routes again. Actually, the Dream is still around - last seen sailing in circles round Greece.:D oops...I meant to say Burp! And I do think that cruising heightens your sense of humor! I sort of figured out that you wern't refering to the suburbs.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILVMM Posted February 26, 2011 #419 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Well, I do live in the suburbs and we occasionally burp here, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted December 31, 2011 Author #420 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Sailor Jack, the Dream/Nightmare doesn't pull up. Please please please would you repost it? I don't want to repost it, but it pulled up OK for me. Hopefully you can access it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorialagos Posted January 1, 2012 #421 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Hilarious! Love it! NCL should hire you. I, too, would love to take the cruise now, mishaps and all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorialagos Posted January 1, 2012 #422 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Oops - just realized this was written in 2007 thus explains why I could not find this itinerary. I was not kidding when I said I would love to take this cruise! I did not find any South American cruises listed - the closest being Panama Canal. Anyone know if they are gone permanently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttilaTheFun Posted January 1, 2012 #423 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Oops - just realized this was written in 2007 thus explains why I could not find this itinerary. I was not kidding when I said I would love to take this cruise! I did not find any South American cruises listed - the closest being Panama Canal. Anyone know if they are gone permanently? Gone for the time being on NCL, but there are other lines going to South America - I believe Azamara and maybe Royal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorJack Posted January 2, 2012 Author #424 Share Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) Oops - just realized this was written in 2007 thus explains why I could not find this itinerary. I was not kidding when I said I would love to take this cruise! I did not find any South American cruises listed - the closest being Panama Canal. Anyone know if they are gone permanently? It really is a great itinerary. We are thinking about doing it again in order to catch the ports we missed because of our collision. Both HAL and Princess are doing the Buenos Aires to Santiago run this year. Princess is using the Star - which we have been on twice and is a great ship. HAL is using the Veendam, of which we have no experience. Enjoy! Jack Edited January 2, 2012 by SailorJack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montanabound Posted January 3, 2012 #425 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thanks for bumping this. I first read it when we booked the Dream in 2008 for a Canada/New England cruise, one of the last cruises before the Dream was sold. Your trip report is as hilarious as I remember. Our cruise had no mishaps, by the way, but I guess we had a different captain. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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