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Why do you cruise?
Just wondering...
What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka |
Why do you cruise?
Peeing of the balconey!
"Anka" wrote in message ps.com... Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka |
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What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? Value and variety and I like the sea. Value: meals, lodging, entertainment, no driving, no packing/unpacking every day or so, freedom to do or not do what you want, even if you are with a group. Variety: Every day a different site to see, either a foreign port or the open ocean on a sea day. When I read sea stories as a youngster I always wondered what led men to a life at sea. Some went out of economic necessity, but some acquired salt water in their veins and wouldn't trade it for anything else. Now I know that I am not a seaman. Just a silly tourist. But on a warm, sunny sea day with a tropical breeze in my face, I get a little of the feeling that this would be an interesting life. |
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On Sep 21, 7:31?pm, "clint" wrote:
Peeing of the balconey!"Anka" wrote in message ps.com... Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Why, Clint... You being a senior... I thought you did that in your Depends. ~Anka |
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In article om,
Anka wrote: Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka 1. Seclusion: No cell phones, stay away from internet (even though it is available... a real get away. 2. just really enjoy reading on deck or balcony 3. value: all is included (I don't drink) 4. get to see new places without having to fly |
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The same reason I like trains - it minimizes the need to deal with airlines
and the airport messes. And basically you hang up your clothes once and get to visit many places, and as you're traveling you get to have nice meals, dance, go to shows etc. Can you imagine doing the equivalent of a 12 day Baltic cruise with airlines and checking in and out of hotels. Each Day's tour would be the security process at the airport. Val Kraut |
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What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? We do land touring too. We only started cruising on big ships after it became too stressful for us to cruise long distances on our own boat. Last time we did an extensive winter trip, we ran aground in the middle of the channel on the way home. While that wasn't unusual, this was the first time that we ever had to call a tow boat in the eight years we had the boat. The big ships have the advantage over our little boat of not needing our input for cooking, cleaning, driving, or how to dock and undock. We don't have to plan or worry about the wind or the weather. Both kinds of boats (big and little) get us to places without flying (I pick cruises that we can drive to because that is important - my husband almost will not fly anymore) and without having to pack and unpack (unlike most land touring). Both land and sea travel let me tour various places, eat in local restaurants and take pictures. Sometimes I get to swim or snorkel too. Our boat has the advantage that we can sail it (it is a sailboat) which I like better although it is slower, and I also like that we are not traveling in a crowd. Both land and water methods of travel lack access to the internet sometimes, and that's my primary means of communication. Since we are retired, the idea of being isolated from phones and internet as something relaxing does not apply to us. We already do what we want to do when we want it and I find it a significant disadvantage not to be able to use the internet when I'm traveling. |
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I agree with all the reasons already mentioned but have one more and it
is a biggie. No one on board is a stranger to me. I'll strike up a conversation with anyone but only on the ship. "All in the same boat" thinking. ~~DORY~~ **________*/*/___/*/___/*/_________ *\::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::/ *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ **** |
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"Paul Krause" wrote What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka 1. Seclusion: No cell phones, stay away from internet (even though it is available... a real get away. OTOH - many people are now able to take more cruises because of the improved communications available on a ship. Keeping up with business while on a vacation may not be fun, but if the hour a day someone spends working means they can spend the other 23 having a good vacation, it is a good trade-off. -- George Leppla http://www.CruiseMaster.com January 20, 2008 - GGC2008 - http://cruisemaster.com/adventure.htm October 26, 2008 Sleazy 5 http://www.cruisemaster.com/sleazy5.htm |
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We are old and cruising is the easiest way to travel. But it is also the
most civilized way. Comparing it to air travel...well, there really is no comparison. Land touring is great when one wants to spend time in any one place and gives one the chance to experience"the flavor" of that place, but cruising can give one a small taste without the hassle of packing and unpacking. ~~DORIS~~ **________*/*/___/*/___/*/_________ *\::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::/ *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Azamara Quest 10-26-2007 Carnival Inspiation 1-10-2008 Princess Star 3-30-2008 Princess Star 4-11-2008 RCCL Grandeur 12-8-2008 |
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Anka wrote:
Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka Well I look at it this way. Many of my relatives do all-inclusives and their 7 day trip looks like this: Day One Travel to resort Day Two 1. Get up early to hold beach chair with towel 2. Eat Breakfast 3. Lay on beach/swim/snorkel 4. Drink 5. Eat Lunch 6. Lay on beach/swim/snorkel 7. Drink 8. Eat Dinner 9. Drink a lot! 10. Go to bed Day three, four, five, six Repeat Day one Day Seven Return home Now compare that with a 7 day cruise, with 4 different stops (5 if you include the port of embarkation) and its a no-brainer. Cruise may be a little more money but its like driving a Lexus versus a Kia in my books. |
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Anka,
Good question. For my wife Deborah and myself, once we experienced our first cruise in 1986, we easily knew that answer. A cruise will cost about the same as a comparable land-based vacation - but when your add everything up (accommodations, flight, transfers, food, entertainment, shows, plus a relaxing voyage to some of the most exotic ports in the world), with a cruise, you get so much more. Plus, for the most part, you unpack and pack only once. Happy sailing, John Sisker, SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY® (714) 536-3850 or toll free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency No. 714.536.3850) www.shiptoshorecruise.com "Anka" wrote in message ps.com... Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka |
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and as a cruise specialist, how many cruises in 21 years despite being "in
the business" sheree "John Sisker" wrote in message ... Anka, Good question. For my wife Deborah and myself, once we experienced our first cruise in 1986, we easily knew that answer. A cruise will cost about the same as a comparable land-based vacation - but when your add everything up (accommodations, flight, transfers, food, entertainment, shows, plus a relaxing voyage to some of the most exotic ports in the world), with a cruise, you get so much more. Plus, for the most part, you unpack and pack only once. Happy sailing, John Sisker, SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY® (714) 536-3850 or toll free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency No. 714.536.3850) www.shiptoshorecruise.com "Anka" wrote in message ps.com... Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka |
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From our viewpoint as "experienced vacationers" and "fairly
newbie cruisers"... If you compare a cruise vacation with a non-cruise vacation, dollar-for-dollar, menu-for-menu, event-for-event, and add some sort of stress and de-stress factor (what's a vacation for?), the result to us is perfectly clear. A balcony room on a middle-market (Princess, HAL, etc.) cruise ship vacation, wisely selected, is a substantially more cost-effective way to spend money. Other than the obvious constant change of venue and the atmosphere of romance and adventure, to us the biggest differences a room size - but who "lives" in that room? gambling loss - house advantage on ships is incredible safety - ships are safer than streets of many vacation cities food - you'll never eat better than on a cruise - period! people - we make friends on a cruise, but in a hotel? convenience - our advantage is that we can cruise from home, and our son drives us to the dock. WOW! Ike |
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"Anka" wrote in message ps.com... Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka My reason encompasses many....but mostly the relaxing effect the sea has on me. Leaving the driving up to someone else, the comfort of having everything done for me...the provision of good food, room service, entertainment, casino and visiting interesting places ...all with packing and unpacking just once! All this with the company of good friends makes it Nirvana! --Jean |
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Jean O'Boyle wrote:
"Anka" wrote in message ps.com... Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka My reason encompasses many....but mostly the relaxing effect the sea has on me. Leaving the driving up to someone else, the comfort of having everything done for me...the provision of good food, room service, entertainment, casino and visiting interesting places ...all with packing and unpacking just once! All this with the company of good friends makes it Nirvana! --Jean CASINO? Did you say casino? Lead me to it! Ermalee |
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"Ermalee" wrote in message . .. Jean O'Boyle wrote: "Anka" wrote in message ps.com... Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka My reason encompasses many....but mostly the relaxing effect the sea has on me. Leaving the driving up to someone else, the comfort of having everything done for me...the provision of good food, room service, entertainment, casino and visiting interesting places ...all with packing and unpacking just once! All this with the company of good friends makes it Nirvana! --Jean CASINO? Did you say casino? Lead me to it! Ermalee LOL! My friend...you know I will if you don't beat me to it!!! A week from today, we should be onboard the Azamara Journey together at this time! --Jean |
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Jean O'Boyle wrote:
"Ermalee" wrote in message . .. Jean O'Boyle wrote: "Anka" wrote in message roups.com... Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka My reason encompasses many....but mostly the relaxing effect the sea has on me. Leaving the driving up to someone else, the comfort of having everything done for me...the provision of good food, room service, entertainment, casino and visiting interesting places ...all with packing and unpacking just once! All this with the company of good friends makes it Nirvana! --Jean CASINO? Did you say casino? Lead me to it! Ermalee LOL! My friend...you know I will if you don't beat me to it!!! A week from today, we should be onboard the Azamara Journey together at this time! --Jean YeeeHaw! Ermalee ----started packing :-) |
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Having a land vacation is not my idea of a vacation,not when you add up
all the hotel taxes,the cost of food,and any entertainmentyou might want, a cruise is a much better value. cruise lover |
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Airing out the cow!haha
"Ermalee" wrote in message . .. Jean O'Boyle wrote: "Ermalee" wrote in message . .. Jean O'Boyle wrote: "Anka" wrote in message groups.com... Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka My reason encompasses many....but mostly the relaxing effect the sea has on me. Leaving the driving up to someone else, the comfort of having everything done for me...the provision of good food, room service, entertainment, casino and visiting interesting places ...all with packing and unpacking just once! All this with the company of good friends makes it Nirvana! --Jean CASINO? Did you say casino? Lead me to it! Ermalee LOL! My friend...you know I will if you don't beat me to it!!! A week from today, we should be onboard the Azamara Journey together at this time! --Jean YeeeHaw! Ermalee ----started packing :-) |
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"Anka" wrote in message
ps.com... Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka We do a lot of land travel. We opt to cruise for three kinds of trips: (1) coastline explorations that would be logistically challenging to achieve by land, e.g., Alaska; (2) "big picture" trips, where taking a ship to get a taste of an entire region is easier than covering the same territory by land, e.g., the Med or the Baltics; and (3) vacations, i.e., trips that are just for fun and relaxation. As for that third category--vacations--I've run the numbers many times, and for our party of four, cruising is almost always a far better value than any comparable land vacation. Consequently, I'd have to say our #1 reason for choosing cruise vs. land vacations is bang for the buck. Diana Ball Austin, TX |
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On Sep 22, 11:01?am, "John Sisker" wrote:
Anka, Good question. For my wife Deborah and myself, once we experienced our first cruise in 1986, we easily knew that answer. A cruise will cost about the same as a comparable land-based vacation - but when your add everything up (accommodations, flight, transfers, food, entertainment, shows, plus a relaxing voyage to some of the most exotic ports in the world), with a cruise, you get so much more. Plus, for the most part, you unpack and pack only once. Happy sailing, John Sisker, SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY (714) 536-3850 or toll free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency No. 714.536.3850)www.shiptoshorecruise.com "Anka" wrote in message ps.com... Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Having done both land tours and cruises (several times over) I think I prefer the latter. Years ago (1989-1997), I did quite a few tours of Europe with high school students as their chaperone. Believe me, I couldn't do that today, but back then it was quite fun and a chance to get away for a week or so. The tours were all of the If-It's-Tuesday- This-Must-Be-Belgium ilk, but the experiences, cities, sights and company were fantastic. The reason I initially asked the question is this: I read an awful lot of posts that deal with the quality/quantity of food on various ships, but not many that describe the ports-of-call. Maybe I missed those... My one *huge* beef (pardon the food pun) about my upcoming cruise is that we'll have five days at sea, which is too many for me, and not enough time in the ports. One of the best cruises that I've taken was on a dump of a ship, our cabin vintage 1950s with a bathroom the size of a closet. The entertainment couldn't compare to our local high school's musicals. The food was just okay. But the Adriatic ports-of-call were unbelievably beautiful and for the most part, our ship was docked for the entire day. We came and went at leisure. I wouldn't have traded that cruise for the glitziest Las Vegas-type floor show or the grandest of midnight buffets. ~Anka |
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Sheree,
I thought this was a ligament question to begin with, along with a response from me that really did not warrant the sarcasm. However, since you asked, personally, we are working on our 16th cruise as we speak, and for all the reason I have already stated. Naturally, this does not include any of our client bookings, including air/sea packages if appropriate. Happy sailing Sheree, John Sisker, SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY® (714) 536-3850 or toll free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency No. 714.536.3850) www.shiptoshorecruise.com and as a cruise specialist, how many cruises in 21 years despite being "in the business" sheree |
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On Sep 22, 6:13?pm, "Diana Ball" wrote:
"Anka" wrote in message ps.com... Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? ~Anka We do a lot of land travel. We opt to cruise for three kinds of trips: (1) coastline explorations that would be logistically challenging to achieve by land, e.g., Alaska; (2) "big picture" trips, where taking a ship to get a taste of an entire region is easier than covering the same territory by land, e.g., the Med or the Baltics; and (3) vacations, i.e., trips that are just for fun and relaxation. As for that third category--vacations--I've run the numbers many times, and for our party of four, cruising is almost always a far better value than any comparable land vacation. Consequently, I'd have to say our #1 reason for choosing cruise vs. land vacations is bang for the buck. Diana Ball Austin, TX Thanks, Diana, for your classifications. All good reasons to opt for cruising over land tours. I have to admit, sitting on a deck chair, the breeze blowing through your hair, reading a good book and sipping on a nice girlie drink beats a long bus ride any day. ~Anka |
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"John Sisker" wrote in message
... Sheree, I thought this was a ligament question to begin with, along with a response from me that really did not warrant the sarcasm. WTF is a ligament question? -- JohnT |
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JohnT wrote:
"John Sisker" wrote in message ... Sheree, I thought this was a ligament question to begin with, along with a response from me that really did not warrant the sarcasm. WTF is a ligament question? I'm going to guess he meant "legitimate" ... ??? ~ Peri |
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Anka wrote: Just wondering... What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? Total relaxation! Within 24 hours of being on a ship, real life problems melt away. sue |
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On Sep 23, 8:34 am, Lee wrote:
WTF is a ligament question? I'm going to guess he meant "legitimate" ... ??? Spell Checker gone wild. Film at 11. -- - Lee still the leader is dismemberment for disembarkment ... |
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Peri wrote: JohnT wrote: "John Sisker" wrote in message ... Sheree, I thought this was a ligament question to begin with, along with a response from me that really did not warrant the sarcasm. WTF is a ligament question? I'm going to guess he meant "legitimate" ... ??? Typical for him.LOL sue |
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"Anka" wrote:
Thanks, Diana, for your classifications. All good reasons to opt for cruising over land tours. I have to admit, sitting on a deck chair, the breeze blowing through your hair, reading a good book and sipping on a nice girlie drink beats a long bus ride any day. So, do you cruise, Anka? Why? Diana |
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It's cheaper than the nursing home. Right, Clint?
Nonny -- ---Nonnymus--- You don’t stand any taller by trying to make others appear shorter. |
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i usually don't respond to him but after reading cruise travel, it being
saturday and i was starving and in one of those moods!!!.... sheree "Sue and Kevin Mullen" wrote in message ... Peri wrote: JohnT wrote: "John Sisker" wrote in message ... Sheree, I thought this was a ligament question to begin with, along with a response from me that really did not warrant the sarcasm. WTF is a ligament question? I'm going to guess he meant "legitimate" ... ??? Typical for him.LOL sue |
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"sheree" wrote in message ... i usually don't respond to him but after reading cruise travel, it being saturday and i was starving and in one of those moods!!!.... sheree "Sue and Kevin Mullen" wrote in message ... Peri wrote: JohnT wrote: "John Sisker" wrote in message ... Sheree, I thought this was a ligament question to begin with, along with a response from me that really did not warrant the sarcasm. WTF is a ligament question? I'm going to guess he meant "legitimate" ... ??? Typical for him.LOL sue I have his posts blocked and see this one partially, Sheree...but now am wondering if John is finally legitimate or has ligament problems. Good for you...I admire your spunk! I did read your reply to which he was referring and thought it was a reasonable question. John seems to think that any cruise he may happen to book means he took it too! --Jean---doesn't believe Sheree to be sarcastic...if she was, she had to have reason! ;-) |
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who me sarcastic? never!!
sheree "Jean O'Boyle" wrote in message . net... "sheree" wrote in message ... i usually don't respond to him but after reading cruise travel, it being saturday and i was starving and in one of those moods!!!.... sheree "Sue and Kevin Mullen" wrote in message ... Peri wrote: JohnT wrote: "John Sisker" wrote in message ... Sheree, I thought this was a ligament question to begin with, along with a response from me that really did not warrant the sarcasm. WTF is a ligament question? I'm going to guess he meant "legitimate" ... ??? Typical for him.LOL sue I have his posts blocked and see this one partially, Sheree...but now am wondering if John is finally legitimate or has ligament problems. Good for you...I admire your spunk! I did read your reply to which he was referring and thought it was a reasonable question. John seems to think that any cruise he may happen to book means he took it too! --Jean---doesn't believe Sheree to be sarcastic...if she was, she had to have reason! ;-) |
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In the beginning, I enjoyed being at sea and I liked exploring the
ports. After 50-something cruises, I enjoy relaxing on the ship and watching the water go by. No cooking, dish washing, telephone, door bell, laundry or anything else to get in the way of my relaxation. No other vacation can beat cruising, IMO. Becca |
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On Sep 23, 1:16?pm, "Diana Ball" wrote:
"Anka" wrote: Thanks, Diana, for your classifications. All good reasons to opt for cruising over land tours. I have to admit, sitting on a deck chair, the breeze blowing through your hair, reading a good book and sipping on a nice girlie drink beats a long bus ride any day. So, do you cruise, Anka? Why? Diana Yes! I do cruise! I cruise for the same reason I fly: to get to a destination that is (hopefully) full of history and culture and interesting sights and friendly people. The days at sea, the onboard entertainment, the art auctions sigh, the casinos, the dining are all secondary. (...although I really do enjoy a nice, big, leisurely breakfast at sea) ~Anka ;-) |
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Ok, this time you do have a "legitimate" complaint. Please excuse my poor
spell check choice, and of course my mild dyslexia doesn't help. However, this does not change the reason why I cruise, just the fact that I need to re-read my posts a bit better. John |
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"Diana Ball" wrote:
"Anka" wrote in message What is your #1 reason for cruising, as opposed to land touring? We do a lot of land travel. Same here, although its worth saying "more land travel than cruising". We opt to cruise for three kinds of trips: (1) coastline explorations that would be logistically challenging to achieve by land, e.g., Alaska; and e.g., Galapagos. This is the #1 reason for us as well, and it should be pointed out that cost is not really a factor - its the "impossible becomes possible". (2) "big picture" trips, where taking a ship to get a taste of an entire region is easier than covering the same territory by land, e.g., the Med or the Baltics; e.g., Hawaiian islands, French Polynesia, etc. This is a consideration too, particularly in light of the alternative of packing and moving every ~2 days. Nevertheless, it can depend on how it is done and what the trip's purpose is: it clearly works for the "big picture", but doesn't necessarily make the grade when the activity of interest is more land-intensive, such as hiking, snow skiiing, etc. (3) vacations, i.e., trips that are just for fun and relaxation. As for that third category--vacations--I've run the numbers many times, and for our party of four, cruising is almost always a far better value than any comparable land vacation. Consequently, I'd have to say our #1 reason for choosing cruise vs. land vacations is bang for the buck. Generally, the comparison of costs isn't a factor at all for us at all. I don't dispute that cruises are highly affordable, and while I enjoy spending some time on a teak deck, I find that I also enjoy nighttime solitude and silence (not unlike the "Rose is Rose" comics character, Jimbo Gumbo, who enjoys gazing up at the stars when taking out the trash at night). Case in point: http://preview.tinyurl.com/2smpqy (Can't ever see the stars shine like this down at sea level). -hh |
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