Help with Symptoms of Cruise Withdrawal

OK folks, I think I really need your help at this point.

As some of you know, six weeks ago, I returned to work from a two-year
sabbatical, where Eileen and I spent about a third of our time on cruise
ships. During those two years, our maximum layover between cruises was
never more than about one month.

My next cruise is booked for New Years Eve, and it is my intention to
cruise continuously throughout the month of January. However, New Years
is still 2 1/2 months away and I am already experiencing withdrawal,
having returned from our last cruise in mid August. The empirical
evidence of my withdrawal consists mostly of my constant posting on this
newsgroup.

My question is: How do those of you who only cruise once, twice, or
thrice per year deal with the downtime? Any suggestions would be
greatly appreciated.

Howard - whose tan lines have now vanished.

Howard, some of us live in Florida or similar climates that have wonderful
beaches and tropical surroundings. But we too, look forward to the cruises.
Sandy
"Howard Garland" wrote in message
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OK folks, I think I really need your help at this point.

As some of you know, six weeks ago, I returned to work from a two-year
sabbatical, where Eileen and I spent about a third of our time on cruise
ships. During those two years, our maximum layover between cruises was
never more than about one month.

My next cruise is booked for New Years Eve, and it is my intention to
cruise continuously throughout the month of January. However, New Years
is still 2 1/2 months away and I am already experiencing withdrawal,
having returned from our last cruise in mid August. The empirical
evidence of my withdrawal consists mostly of my constant posting on this
newsgroup.

My question is: How do those of you who only cruise once, twice, or
thrice per year deal with the downtime? Any suggestions would be
greatly appreciated.

Howard - whose tan lines have now vanished.

Howard
Living in Florida gives us some outlet for the cruise blues. We have a
favourite bistro right on the intra coastal where we go quite often.With
a tall brolly drink and great lobsters - whole ones, not tails - we sit
on the patio and watch the sea world.
Closest thing we can manage to a cuise

SUNNY.........has learned over the years to have patience

S'nd I

Howard,
My sincere condolences on your all-too-common malady...
Here's what I used to tell our passengers on the last night of the cruise:
I know you're going to miss the ship when you get home. Here's how you can
"extend" your cruise experience:
1. Put your bed into your closet, and sleep there.
2. Divide your family into two seatings for dinner ("Kids, you eat at 7,
we'll eat at 8, we'll catch a movie between seatings"
3. Nail a 2X4 to the doorway in front of your bathroom door. About the
third time you smash your toe on it, you'll at least be a little glad you
aren't onboard.

Hope that helps,
Rusty Wilson





"Howard Garland" wrote in message
...
OK folks, I think I really need your help at this point.

As some of you know, six weeks ago, I returned to work from a two-year
sabbatical, where Eileen and I spent about a third of our time on cruise
ships. During those two years, our maximum layover between cruises was
never more than about one month.

My next cruise is booked for New Years Eve, and it is my intention to
cruise continuously throughout the month of January. However, New Years
is still 2 1/2 months away and I am already experiencing withdrawal,
having returned from our last cruise in mid August. The empirical
evidence of my withdrawal consists mostly of my constant posting on this
newsgroup.

My question is: How do those of you who only cruise once, twice, or
thrice per year deal with the downtime? Any suggestions would be
greatly appreciated.

Howard - whose tan lines have now vanished.

ROFL. This is good! :-)

Lindsay


Randy wrote:

Howard,
My sincere condolences on your all-too-common malady...
Here's what I used to tell our passengers on the last night of the cruise:
I know you're going to miss the ship when you get home. Here's how you can
"extend" your cruise experience:
1. Put your bed into your closet, and sleep there.
2. Divide your family into two seatings for dinner ("Kids, you eat at 7,
we'll eat at 8, we'll catch a movie between seatings"
3. Nail a 2X4 to the doorway in front of your bathroom door. About the
third time you smash your toe on it, you'll at least be a little glad you
aren't onboard.

Hope that helps,
Rusty Wilson

Howard asked:

My question is: How do those of you who only cruise once, twice, or
thrice per year deal with the downtime? Any suggestions would be
greatly appreciated.

Howard - whose tan lines have now vanished.

Sunny are you talking about Tugboat Annies?
Susette
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Susette
I am talking about the Banana Boat in Boynton Beach.
Do you mean Tugbot Annies in Jupiter?
Been thre too but fav spot is the Banana Boat. Nice Island music.

SUNNY........loves Florida

S'nd I

we can only cruise once a year but I read www.cruisecritic.com everyday and
RTC waiting to read news of the latest ships, ship reviews, etc. Also like
to read the post about formal night, babies, tipping. :-Þ It's not cruising
but it's the best i can do. :-)

Bill

"Howard Garland" wrote in message
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OK folks, I think I really need your help at this point.

As some of you know, six weeks ago, I returned to work from a two-year
sabbatical, where Eileen and I spent about a third of our time on cruise
ships. During those two years, our maximum layover between cruises was
never more than about one month.

My next cruise is booked for New Years Eve, and it is my intention to
cruise continuously throughout the month of January. However, New Years
is still 2 1/2 months away and I am already experiencing withdrawal,
having returned from our last cruise in mid August. The empirical
evidence of my withdrawal consists mostly of my constant posting on this
newsgroup.

My question is: How do those of you who only cruise once, twice, or
thrice per year deal with the downtime? Any suggestions would be
greatly appreciated.

Howard - whose tan lines have now vanished.

Hi Howard, we cruise between once and 5 times per year, but when we
aren't cruising we can travel by plane car or train and rarely have
withdrawl symptoms. There is also house work yardwork and charity work
in our area that always need doing. And since we live in Florida we
visit the theme parks regularly.

~~DORIS~~ Who is leaving for Eastern Europe next week.

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Doris,
How long will the trip be? Sea or land?
What countries will you be visiting?

SUNNY........'s cruise is getting closer

S'nd I