ya know..this is totally by coincident...

 

I "semi retired" last year..In November/December of last year I was off work using up my accumulated vacation and Jan1st, I officially "retired"..(only to go back to work ;) )..anyhow..

 

When i first took off from work, I surprised the wife with a (kinda) cruise....She has always wanted to go on a cruise and I have been reluctant...

 

I feel the "vacation" is about the destination, not going there...and i think I would get restless spending so much time on a boat...

 

Thats why when we went to Vegas, we fly...we get there in 4 hrs instead of 2 days driving..

 

so...

 

I "kinda" compromised....I planned a trip where we will fly to Florida..stay there a couple days, get on a cruise ship cuise the Bahamas ....only..

 

When we get to Grand Bahama ..the first island the boat stops at...we get off and stay there for 3 days until it swings back around and picks us up for the ride back to Florida...

 

So..it hardly classifies as a "cruise...! day on the cruise ship...the next morning get up and go ashore...then after 3 days, spend another night aboard the ship on the ride home.....but...

 

we ARE on a ship for a little while...and get spend a few days in warmer weather than Ohio has in November...

 

anyhow.....

 

I dont remember exactly when I booked our cruise, but we scheduled it for Nov.1st thru the 7th of this year, because thats when it seemed everything would work the best for us (as long as all the hurricanes stay out of the area...lol)...

 

and that was LONG before I joined this..(or the QSMB) site...and it was just recently while finalizing some plans that I realized i will literally be on the Lido Deck for the anniversary of my 1 year quit...lol (ok..maybe a couple weeks early...but...)

 

It also coincides with our 30th wedding anniversary also...(Oct12,1984)...

 

Sometimes things just "fall into place" ..

 

 

Joe it's almost like you're a magician.   :P   Happy Anniversary and hope you have a great time on your cruise  ;)

Life is the synchronicity of chance. :preved:

You guys are going to have the best time!

Have a great time on the Lido deck  (virtual and otherwise).

Oh, Joe, what a happy coincidence! Your first cruise, your wedding anniversary AND your quit smoking anniversary! Marvelous!

 

I love your idea of the split-cruise. Like you, I have steadfastly refused to go on a cruise because to me, a cruise ship is just a floating hotel full of Americans. I want to see the destination, not the hotel. However, your comprise gives you a chance to sample cruising without locking yourself in. Great idea. And, hey, you may discover that you really do like cruising-- a lot of people do. Enjoy! And save a place for me on the Lido deck. I'm working my way there-- slowly but surely. 

sounds awesome send us lots of pictures :)

Room for a little one??

 

Sounds amazing!!  I'd love to go on a cruise. You will absolutely have to report back as well as celebrate.

Sounds like a great trip Joe! I bet your wife is pretty excited. :) I have always wanted to go on a cruise myself, but like you, I'd probably get restless as well! 

 

Wow, so many celebrations going on at once. Exciting!

Sounds like so much fun!  I have always wanted to go on a cruise too, but hubster is reluctant.  Maybe I can look into this type of compromise.  :)

That worked out perfect, can I go with you, I worked on cruise ships as a massage therapist years ago and always wanted to go back as a passenger, I'm well jel and I wanna go to the bahamas, delighted for you x

Wow.....this sounds amazing....holiday of a life time.....how perfect timing.....the lido deck for real.....

And all the extra spending money you have,instead of it going up in smoke and harming yourself....

Chuffed for ya lar..(scouse lingo )

Hugs xx

You are going to have the best time ever - what a holiday!!

This sounds like one amazing vacation/anniversary celebration!

Have a great time!