Danno Posted May 4, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 4, 2004 It's now offical...I have met all the criteria to be classed a "cruise junkie". My only hope is there is treatment available and my group insurance will cover it. Not sure if you too are afflicted...take this test. 1)Do you keep cruise brochures and magazines in the bathroom?? 2)Do you spend WAY too much time on Cruise Critic?? 3)Do you have your TA's phone number on speed dial? Her home number also?? 4)Have you studied the brochures so well that you know the floor plan of your favorite ship better than that of your own home?? 5)Do you check out the travel section of EVERY book store you enter knowing full well that you already have every book ever written about cruise ships. 6)Do you await the new publication of the "Berlitz Cruise Guide" with the anticipation you once reserved for Christmas morning. 7)Has your monetary system changed from one of dollars to cruises...i.e. "WOW the car cost 10 cruises"!! 8)Do you know who Jack Williams is but don't know who your local member of parliment (insert congressman if you are south of the 49th) is?? 9)Do you scrutinize your cruise tickets for hours but you spent 15 minutes preparing your own will?? 10)Would you rather watch a two hour special on building the QM2, than your beloved Toronto Maple Leafs in a playoff game?? 11)Do you remember all the dates of all your cruises but forget your own birth date?? If you can answer yes to more than three of these questions...SEEK HELP!! Any other symtoms anyone? These are just a few of the ones I have . Dan CenturyX1,GalaxyX2,HorizonX5,VolendamX1, Zenith to Bermuda Oct/04 Century to E.Caribbean Feb/05 **email mrtnb(at)efni(dot)com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druke I Posted May 4, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Sounds like very rational behavior to me. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 4, 2004 Author #3 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Michael...we can't get you help until you admit you have a problem!! Dan CenturyX1,GalaxyX2,HorizonX5,VolendamX1, Zenith to Bermuda Oct/04 Century to E.Caribbean Feb/05 **email mrtnb(at)efni(dot)com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshacher Posted May 4, 2004 #4 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Danno You just made me realize I have a very major problem and it's getting out of control. Marsha Until the Summit sails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted May 4, 2004 #5 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Yep Danno. I've known for a while. "Do you spend so much time on the web cams that you know the ports of call better than your home town?". I can now hazard a good guess at which cruise ship is which. This site caused the whole lot to go into overdrive. I am happy with myself though. If I felt I needed therapy, then I would go for it. If I have something wrong with my leg I'd go and see a doctor. Right? It's the same thing. Only my doctor has never been on a cruise. He doesn't understand. Which is why I keep coming back here. Vicious cirle and all that. Oh boy. It's a struggle. But I'm ok. Really I am. Phil Mercury Western Caribbean November 2002 Galaxy Eastern Caribbean November 2003 <BR Until Galaxy Panama Canal Out Of Galveston 13th November 2004 <center> <a href="http://www.escati.com/counter98/free_time_codes.htm"> </center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitaBcruising Posted May 4, 2004 #6 Share Posted May 4, 2004 No, yes, no, yes, yes, no, yes, yes, no, yes, and yes and no both! Got that? Enough yeses to be a junkie! Certifiable! As Michael inferred, is that a problem??? Nita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkm Posted May 4, 2004 #7 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Uh oh, I'm in trouble. Do you think we could start a support group? Hey, we could do it on this board! Garry click <a href="mailto:gkm278@comcast.net">here</a href> to send me an email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted May 4, 2004 #8 Share Posted May 4, 2004 I have cruise brochures in the bathroom... I know floor plan of my future ship Well many points can be applied to me but.... not #11!!!! I absolutely can't skip Bruins playoff game. Not possible. (Although I think I am lying...I had cruise scheduled for May 15, which could be playoff round #3 for my B's) I think I am : 1) Hockey fan; 2) Cruise junkie; I am crazy about both and have no problems admiting this. Less than 2 weeks till my dream Med vacation! Splendour of the Seas May 15, 2004 (Europe!!!) Century 07/12/03 Eastern Caribbean FFL-San Juan - St. Thomas - St.Maarten- Nassau -FFL Komarno(Volga)07/91 Moscow - Astrahan' - Moscow (honeymoon) Komarno(Volga)07/90 Moscow - Astrahan'- Moscow Admiral Nachimov(or Nakhimov) (Black Sea)04/1986 Odessa - Batum GO BRUINS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teedee Posted May 4, 2004 #9 Share Posted May 4, 2004 I am absolutely a cruise junkie, I meet all the criteria and even worse I have no intention of seeking help! I get my fix by booking more cruises. Terri Skyward - 1989 Carnivale - 1991 Holiday - 1994 Fantasy - 1998 Century - 2002 Century - 2003 Jubilee - 7/04 Century - 9/04 Coral Princess - 3/05 Valor - 10/05 Days til Valor Vampires Cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy G Posted May 4, 2004 #10 Share Posted May 4, 2004 I think we each need a 12 step program.....cruise in Jan, cruise in Feb, cruise in March, cruise in April..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitaBcruising Posted May 4, 2004 #11 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Whoa Cindy, I think you've got it! Nita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitaBcruising Posted May 4, 2004 #12 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Oops, forgot to ask, who's paying! Nita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 4, 2004 Author #13 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Tatka...why was that risky? From what I saw on HNIC a few of the Bruins had the same cruise booked!! I don't think they even bothered with insurance...they knew they would be available. Nita...if you are a true junkie you don't care who is paying. Your first reflex question is "what can I sell"?? Dan CenturyX1,GalaxyX2,HorizonX5,VolendamX1, Zenith to Bermuda Oct/04 Century to E.Caribbean Feb/05 **email mrtnb(at)efni(dot)com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveweese Posted May 4, 2004 #14 Share Posted May 4, 2004 You guys need to stay on topic. No talk about Hockey. It's BASEBALL season!!! Go Red Sox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocJohnB Posted May 4, 2004 #15 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Oh my, oh my, <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>If you can answer yes to more than three of these questions...SEEK HELP <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Only 3!!!!. Good Lord I am in deep trouble. I answered yes to 9 of them. So I guess I will have to say: Good Evening, my name is DocJohnB and I am a cruiseaholic. Until we sail on SUMMIT for 10 nights Until MOAGC's on Explorer of the Seas Seven Cruises last Century, then: Norwegian Sky 2000 GGC2000 Volendam 2001 GGC2001 Paradise 2001 Sensation 2002 GGC2002 Millenium 2003 (Nov 16) Mariner OTS 2004 (Feb 29) Summit 2004 (Nov 05) Explorer OTS 2005 (Jan 09) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinjudy Posted May 4, 2004 #16 Share Posted May 4, 2004 I have four future cruises booked. That doesn't make me a cruise junkie does it? I don't have a problem, I don't , I don't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodPat Posted May 4, 2004 #17 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Definitely a cruise junkie here. We have a new grandchild being born this month, but I am without joy. We had to cancel our cruise because of this blessed event. I know I should be happy but I am missing my cruise I am sick and I need help so I booked a back to back on Century in November. No grandchildren then so its okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocJohnB Posted May 5, 2004 #18 Share Posted May 5, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by cruisinjudy: I have four future cruises booked. I don't have a problem, I don't , I don't!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes, my dear, you do have a problem. You just have to admit it. That is the first step. Then, while you are on your cruises, check the daily papers for "Friends of Danno meeting". You will find other persons there who are similarily afflicted. Good Luck!!!! Until we sail on SUMMIT for 10 nights Until MOAGC's on Explorer of the Seas Seven Cruises last Century, then: Norwegian Sky 2000 GGC2000 Volendam 2001 GGC2001 Paradise 2001 Sensation 2002 GGC2002 Millenium 2003 (Nov 16) Mariner OTS 2004 (Feb 29) Summit 2004 (Nov 05) Explorer OTS 2005 (Jan 09) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob278 Posted May 5, 2004 #19 Share Posted May 5, 2004 I don't suppose we could invite the future cruise consultant to the FOD meetings, could we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterh Posted May 5, 2004 #20 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Yes on all points, but I am quite comfortable with my addiction. The only problem it causes for my family is that they have to go on an occasional cruise -- which is not really a problem at all, right Danno? chesterh Cruise stories, pictures and videos at chesterh.com Last cruise, aboard the Millennium, E. Caribbean (but who's counting?) <applet code="countdown.class" CODEBASE="http://chesterh.com/java-sys" width="203" height="21"> <param name="font" value="lcdb0"> <param name="year" value=2004> <param name="month" value=2> <param name="day" value=22> <param name="hour" value=16> </applet> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinjudy Posted May 5, 2004 #21 Share Posted May 5, 2004 OK I'll remember that....'friends of Danno" I don't have a problem, I don't, I don't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAN Posted May 5, 2004 #22 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Yes, I am a cruise junkie and I am not ashamed to admit it. I think a 12 step program is a great idea. The first step would be to take a cruise with the group!Any ideas out there what the next 11 steps would be in the program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAN Posted May 5, 2004 #23 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Hey Cruisinjudy, I live in San Diego. Aren't you glad this heat wave is almost over? I heard it was 102* out there in El Cajon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usha Posted May 5, 2004 #24 Share Posted May 5, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Danno: 1)Do you keep cruise brochures and magazines in the bathroom??<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes, Danno; that's what known as "sh*terature". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goouchjac Posted May 5, 2004 #25 Share Posted May 5, 2004 My name is Ann and I am a "cruise junkie",,,and proud of it!Do not want any help for my addiction very comfortable with it...Just wish we could do more cruises,,have next one booked in Jan.05 on the beautiful Summit,,meanwhile if something really comes along in between who knows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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