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Vinca

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34. Interesting post. I've never had a desire to take a cruise like the one you describe. Too many people.
Sat Dec 13, 2025, 10:40 AM
Dec 13

I prefer solitude. Plus, even though I love the ocean, I'd just as soon not be in the middle of it. The closest I've gotten is being on a ferry between Maine and Nova Scotia and I spent much of that in the ladies' room puking. Glad you had a good time, though.

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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
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