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llmart

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37. That's exactly how I feel about cruises.

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 10:47 AM

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I know myself well enough to know that I would be trying to avoid most people on the ship since I tend towards being an introvert. As I got older I got less tolerant of the type of behavior the op describes. I don't drink and have never been overweight in my life. I despise the gluttony Americans accept as normal. I don't give a rat's ass about how they look, but we should all realize that these behaviors mean our health insurance premiums are outrageous because of the epidemic of diabetes and other obesity related issues.

I have always known that I would never like a big ship cruise or going to Vegas for all the same reasons. My idea of vacation is visiting the National Parks and being outdoors. The people I know who like cruises like this - all they ever talk about is the food and drinks!

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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