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22. Glad you were able to escape and enjoy some politics-tree time!!

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 09:58 AM

Dec 13

I've only been on one cruise... one of those small ships (60 something passengers) they use to cruise around SE Alaska. Definity a bucket trip for me!!

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Well, I'm back from my cruise and [View all] PCIntern Dec 13 OP

Interesting. Thanks. flying rabbit Dec 13 #1

It's been twenty years since I've been on a cruise. The number one reason is because I try to eat healthily. Intractable Dec 13 #2

Gluttony is among the seven deadly sins bucolic_frolic Dec 13 #3

Sounds like the movie Wall-e! Pucks mom Dec 13 #4

Right? Cosmocat Dec 13 #6

Welcome back! tavernier Dec 13 #5

There are gates and guards around the White House but they fail to contain the inmates. usonian Dec 13 #7

I'm glad you were able to get away from it all and enjoy the elements! Hope22 Dec 13 #8

As someone else remarked, it sounds like the movie Wall-E brought to life. GoneOffShore Dec 13 #9

That was very interesting NJCher Dec 13 #10

I love them PCIntern Dec 13 #11

I had to read this for a second time NJCher Dec 13 #12

Thx for sharing your rather depressing (but not surprising) NewHendoLib Dec 13 #13

Recommended movie: "Triangle of Sadness" jmbar2 Dec 13 #14

I'm gonna take a look but I'm gonna say PCIntern Dec 13 #15

My sister tried to talk me into a cruise awhile back... jmbar2 Dec 13 #16

I've never seen a brawl in many many cruises... PCIntern Dec 13 #21

Ok found it on Netflix and Prime. mountain grammy Dec 13 #47

The trailer is hilarious.. now I'm looking for it. Thanks. mountain grammy Dec 13 #44

i love cruising..we did Holland America as it was cozier and fewer kiddos samnsara Dec 13 #17

We've always traveled independently by train, then renting a car. surfered Dec 13 #18

Now that really appeals to me.. mountain grammy Dec 13 #48

What cruise line was this? Aristus Dec 13 #19

NCL... PCIntern Dec 13 #20

Thanks. Aristus Dec 13 #23

Glad you were able to escape and enjoy some politics-tree time!! Nittersing Dec 13 #22

Good writing! CommonHumanity Dec 13 #24

Thank you from my heart. PCIntern Dec 13 #40

I beg to differ CommonHumanity Dec 13 #51

Your observational humor is always treat to read. harumph Dec 13 #25

I have never been on a cruise, and never will be on one most probably, but to me, I don't have to go anywhere to be... NNadir Dec 13 #26

The only cruises I would be interested in are river cruises lonely bird Dec 13 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author Ocelot II Dec 13 #28

Fascinating. Thanks for sharing. Auggie Dec 13 #29

That sounds like my idea of Hell, although the getting-away part is tempting. Ocelot II Dec 13 #30

That's exactly how I feel about cruises. llmart Dec 13 #37

Ditto! mountain grammy Dec 13 #49

That was interesting, eye-opening. Liberal In Texas Dec 13 #31

I was on the Norway in the 80's PCIntern Dec 13 #42

I've been on several cruises and haven't seen that many people on scooters. MIButterfly Dec 13 #32

Things sure have changed since TV' " Love Boat" style. FarPoint Dec 13 #33

Interesting post. I've never had a desire to take a cruise like the one you describe. Too many people. Vinca Dec 13 #34

Welcome back! karin_sj Dec 13 #35

Our last cruise was in April Mz Pip Dec 13 #36

Loved your report llmart Dec 13 #38

Welcome back to dry land and the shit that goes with it... ProudMNDemocrat Dec 13 #39

If you think that is bad, go on a swingers cruise! usedtobedemgurl Dec 13 #41

The first cruise I went on after Covid PCIntern Dec 13 #43

We took two sea voyages a while back with a European ship that was basicallly a a retofitted barge. The food was fresh CTyankee Dec 13 #45

Each cruise line has its own personality mainer Dec 13 #46

I've never taken a cruise and probably never will mountain grammy Dec 13 #50

Used to love crusing snowybirdie Dec 13 #52

I hope you had a chance to Avalon Sparks Dec 13 #53

Yes... PCIntern Dec 13 #54

I've never been on a cruise and don't intend to ever go on one.... Sogo Dec 13 #55

Well, that's certainly your prerogative PCIntern Dec 13 #56