I have to go on a cruise

gja1000 · 08-30-2009, 06:03 AM

I think I have posted about this somewhere else - I can't remember - Oh, I do remember that I am "losing it" just like the rest of you. Well anyway......

Hubby's 4 sisters (and him) all try to go somewhere together every year and the last couple of years they have gone on a caribbean cruise. I have not gone because

1) I don't really care for cruise ships,
2) I've been to the caribbean already
3) I really don't care for swimming or sandy beaches (sand in every crack, yuk!

), and
4) I HATE TO BE HOT!!!

After our summer vacation, I realized that I really needed to go with Gary on the cruise due to his health difficulties. So, I agreed to go. What brings this to the forefront today is the discussion about the cruise, the excursion, etc. this weekend with his sister and her husband who were visiting.

So, here's my rant. My favorite month in Austin is November. You can be assured of temps that are never over the mid/low 70's and it is not yet cold either. Well, the cruise is in November and so I'll get to spend one week of my favorite month in the HOT CARIBBEAN!!! YUK!!!

OK, rant over. I should be grateful for getting to go on a nice trip with family. I should not complain. I should not complain. I should not complain. I should not complain.

Janet · 08-30-2009, 06:26 AM

I can understand Gayle. I'm so tired of being hot. Granted...some of it may be due to hormones, but seems like I can't take a few steps without perspiring. This cool weather we're having right now is wonderful. I woke up to temps of 51 degrees....can't you believe it? I love this cool weather....so I know what it's like to long for a favorite time.

One week won't be so bad. Are ships air conditioned? Maybe you can take some things to do inside while Gary and his sisters have fun outside. I've never been on a cruise so I don't have very good advice.

gja1000 · 08-30-2009, 12:03 PM

Thanks Janet - I know I shouldn't complain, I should be grateful for the nice trip. The ships are airconditioned and there are lots of places to stay inside and stay cool. Gary and his sisters will probably spend lots of time out by or in the pool, etc. That's just not my thing at all. They will probably think I'm being snotty - but I just don't like to sit in the sun and be hot. I'm not putting on a swimsuit - so getting in the pool is out.

Oh well, it will be OK, and as you say, it is only a week! I'll take plenty of reading material to keep me occupied.

DianaB · 08-31-2009, 05:45 AM

It's not fun to do something that you really don't enjoy but I can understand that you need to be there to care for Gary. Personally, I don't mind the hot as long as I can either swim or get into the air conditioning. I don't like to spend long periods of time in it, I guess is what I'm trying to say. Just take a lot of change and hit the casino!!! That should keep you cool!!!

Janet · 08-31-2009, 06:22 AM

I love the casino idea Diana!!! Haven't been to one in a long time....years.

DianaB · 09-01-2009, 07:25 AM

Gayle, your title makes me laugh every time I read it!! "I HAVE to go on a cruise". It just sounds so awful!!! I would love to go on a cruise........can I take your place?

08-30-2009, 06:03 AM	#1
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	I have to go on a cruise I think I have posted about this somewhere else - I can't remember - Oh, I do remember that I am "losing it" just like the rest of you. Well anyway...... Hubby's 4 sisters (and him) all try to go somewhere together every year and the last couple of years they have gone on a caribbean cruise. I have not gone because 1) I don't really care for cruise ships, 2) I've been to the caribbean already 3) I really don't care for swimming or sandy beaches (sand in every crack, yuk! ), and 4) I HATE TO BE HOT!!! After our summer vacation, I realized that I really needed to go with Gary on the cruise due to his health difficulties. So, I agreed to go. What brings this to the forefront today is the discussion about the cruise, the excursion, etc. this weekend with his sister and her husband who were visiting. So, here's my rant. My favorite month in Austin is November. You can be assured of temps that are never over the mid/low 70's and it is not yet cold either. Well, the cruise is in November and so I'll get to spend one week of my favorite month in the HOT CARIBBEAN!!! YUK!!! OK, rant over. I should be grateful for getting to go on a nice trip with family. I should not complain. I should not complain. I should not complain. I should not complain. __________________ Gayle

08-30-2009, 06:26 AM	#2
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,624	I can understand Gayle. I'm so tired of being hot. Granted...some of it may be due to hormones, but seems like I can't take a few steps without perspiring. This cool weather we're having right now is wonderful. I woke up to temps of 51 degrees....can't you believe it? I love this cool weather....so I know what it's like to long for a favorite time. One week won't be so bad. Are ships air conditioned? Maybe you can take some things to do inside while Gary and his sisters have fun outside. I've never been on a cruise so I don't have very good advice. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

08-30-2009, 12:03 PM	#3
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Thanks Janet - I know I shouldn't complain, I should be grateful for the nice trip. The ships are airconditioned and there are lots of places to stay inside and stay cool. Gary and his sisters will probably spend lots of time out by or in the pool, etc. That's just not my thing at all. They will probably think I'm being snotty - but I just don't like to sit in the sun and be hot. I'm not putting on a swimsuit - so getting in the pool is out. Oh well, it will be OK, and as you say, it is only a week! I'll take plenty of reading material to keep me occupied. __________________ Gayle

08-31-2009, 05:45 AM	#4
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	It's not fun to do something that you really don't enjoy but I can understand that you need to be there to care for Gary. Personally, I don't mind the hot as long as I can either swim or get into the air conditioning. I don't like to spend long periods of time in it, I guess is what I'm trying to say. Just take a lot of change and hit the casino!!! That should keep you cool!!! __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

08-31-2009, 06:22 AM	#5
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,624	I love the casino idea Diana!!! Haven't been to one in a long time....years. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

09-01-2009, 07:25 AM	#6
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Gayle, your title makes me laugh every time I read it!! "I HAVE to go on a cruise". It just sounds so awful!!! I would love to go on a cruise........can I take your place? __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

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