Friday, January 31, 2014

Another long story short

Well trying to post has been a nightmare!  After quite some time we finally reached land this morning.  That idea of cruising as of yet should have remained just an idea.  It is quite hoity toity.  Talking with people after they ask where you're from the next question is how many cruises have you been on.  We feel like virgins in a sea of well you know where I'm going with that.  It seems the more cruises you've been on, the higher your status.  Although we haven't given it much of a chance this is it in a nutshell.
Internet cost .69 per MINUTE!!!  Wine costs $7.00 per glass, pop $2.00!  They do allow you to breathe for free but that's about it.  We're also among the youngest on this ship.  Seems to have an average age of about 70-80.  Out of about 300 people, there are some poor young darlings, teeny boppers I would guess, but there are only about eight of them.
So this morning we landed in Antigua.  This firm land is a welcome event for my balance.  It is so hard for me on that ship, I just can't believe it.  That combined with my horrific sense of direction combine for a lot of wondering where am I, where have I been and where to next!  Of course your dad has had to do a lot of babysitting.  I have a few spots where he could find me if he wanted to, and if he can't be found, he's in the Casino.
The Casino has been quite a disappointment for him.  Although there is Texas Hold-Em, it is done electronically without a dealer.  No throwing in of the hands, no tapping for check, no playing with chips.  All those important things that go together with playing cards are non-existant.  It also goes very fast with blinds, so unless you're aggressive you're blinded out pretty fast.
There is big talk about the football game on Sunday.  Everyone (well most everyone) is talking about it.  It is surprising to me how many women know so much.
I'll continue on after I'm sure that this posts.

2 comments:

  1. Mom on next stop time to get a compass give you a sense that you are heading some where in the fossil ship.

    Hope you guys feel young and rejuvenated compared to the wrinkly frogs :) just be glad Dads balls aren't as droopy as the next door neighbours!

    Love lots from the Poelmans

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  2. And by " lots of love from the poelmans" he really means JON!!

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