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Liberal In Texas

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31. That was interesting, eye-opening.

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 10:30 AM

Dec 13

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 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