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Liberal In Texas

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31. That was interesting, eye-opening.

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 10:30 AM

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The last cruise I was on was in the 80s on the SS Norway the former SS France. Quite a large ship in its time but nothing like now with these behemoth Vegas Hotels on a hull. Then there was nobody using those scooters. There was, of course, lots of drinking and the worst alcohol incident was the onboard entertainer Freddy Fender getting kicked off the ship by the captain for getting drunk and harassing at least one woman passenger.

Even though it was refitted for cruising, it still had the elegance of the old ocean liners. Now I wouldn't think of sailing on one of these tacky glitzy floating circuses. Your OP has reinforced feeling I wouldn't enjoy it these days.

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

Interesting. Thanks. flying rabbit Saturday #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 Saturday #2

Gluttony is among the seven deadly sins bucolic_frolic Saturday #3

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

Right? Cosmocat Saturday #6

Welcome back! tavernier Saturday #5

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

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

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

That was very interesting NJCher Saturday #10

I love them PCIntern Saturday #11

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

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

Recommended movie: "Triangle of Sadness" jmbar2 Saturday #14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Now that really appeals to me.. mountain grammy Saturday #48

What cruise line was this? Aristus Saturday #19

NCL... PCIntern Saturday #20

Thanks. Aristus Saturday #23

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

Good writing! CommonHumanity Saturday #24

Thank you from my heart. PCIntern Saturday #40

I beg to differ CommonHumanity Saturday #51

Your observational humor is always treat to read. harumph Saturday #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 Saturday #26

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

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

Fascinating. Thanks for sharing. Auggie Saturday #29

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

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

Ditto! mountain grammy Saturday #49

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome back! karin_sj Saturday #35

Our last cruise was in April Mz Pip Saturday #36

Loved your report llmart Saturday #38

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

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

The first cruise I went on after Covid PCIntern Saturday #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 Saturday #45

Each cruise line has its own personality mainer Saturday #46

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

Used to love crusing snowybirdie Saturday #52

I hope you had a chance to Avalon Sparks Saturday #53

Yes... PCIntern Saturday #54

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

Well, that's certainly your prerogative PCIntern Saturday #56