BBsails Posted December 25, 2007 #26 Share Posted December 25, 2007 "I have to admit, I was looking forward to the Falklands – having signed up for a glass bottom boat ride so I could see the Argentinean Navy." Priceless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seago2 Posted December 25, 2007 #27 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Are you one of the striking network writers that went on a cruise and skipped the picket line. Thanks for the review.:) That has to be it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racepoint Posted December 25, 2007 #28 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Absolutely the best, comedic, tongue-in-cheek review containing some of the most humorous one-liners that I've ever read on these boards. One of my favorites not already mentioned . . ."So there we sat. A free open bar, lights ablaze, and the band playing on while we noted that our ship now held the record for the most Japanese tonnage sunk since 1945." You and Sailor Jill can share a table with us any time. You're a hoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanniebop Posted December 25, 2007 #29 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Without a doubt, the most interesting , entertaining post ever on CC. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanniebop Posted December 25, 2007 #30 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Without a doubt, the most interesting , entertaining post ever on CC. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana Posted December 25, 2007 #31 Share Posted December 25, 2007 I knew I was hooked when I got to the part of the warning in German about the small shower and the sexy wife. I was laughing; my daughter had some Christmas Eve chores for me but I wouldn't leave the screen. So she did them while I read it aloud to her. Thank you for brightening the evening for both of us. Fabulous! Merry Christmas. Jana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coka Posted December 25, 2007 #32 Share Posted December 25, 2007 I had avoided this post thinking it was just another whiner...oh my gosh, I had to stop and laugh my hiney off after each sentence! Ever do stand-up comedy or write for one? Are you allowed to say which Captain hit the barge? Coka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayeamcdn Posted December 25, 2007 #33 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Best I've read, a novel must be in the works? Your Bill Murray nearly knocked me off my chair. &, (as any cruise review should do) I got a good feel for the adventure & the sites. It sure made me sit up & notice when you give your B.C. credentials then say the Mts & fiords were spectacular. THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulgargirl Posted December 25, 2007 #34 Share Posted December 25, 2007 "I have to admit, I was looking forward to the Falklands – having signed up for a glass bottom boat ride so I could see the Argentinean Navy." Priceless! That was my favorite line too! I'm still confused about the person that said this post was as funny as a funeral. I've been to some funny funerals, well - wakes (the Irish side of the family gets kinda crazy). But think that wasn't supposed to be a compliment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancyquilts Posted December 25, 2007 #35 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Sailor Jack - :D :D :D Thanks for the review - loved your writing. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana Posted December 25, 2007 #36 Share Posted December 25, 2007 I had avoided this post thinking it was just another whiner...oh my gosh, I had to stop and laugh my hiney off after each sentence! Ever do stand-up comedy or write for one? Are you allowed to say which Captain hit the barge?Coka I read that the barge line snapped off the tug and actually ran into the Dream! I couldn't find the article again, does anyone know? It made it sound as though it was unavoidable and not the fault of the Dream's captain... Jana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacway Posted December 25, 2007 #37 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Thanks for a truly funny review that doesn't soft-peddle the cruise line's problems (this lowest-rank NCL ship doesn't have much more life in it, without some serious time in rehab.) Here's my favorite line: "We awake to clear skys, strong winds, and heavy seas, but we are sailing due south at normal speed and are on schedule for Punta Arenas. No. Wait! That was yesterday. Today we are adrift in the South Atlantic Ocean with no power." It's death by 1000 paper cuts. May I be so fortunate as to have you as a fellow cruiser on one of my tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petesweet Posted December 25, 2007 #38 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Well, since we're pulling out our favorite parts, here's JUST ONE of mine: Well, to make a long story short, not only did the Aroma Therapy not work, but I now find myself crossing my legs and dangling my shoes off the ends of my toes when I sit. On the positive side, I have to admit I do smell pretty good. I think SailorJill probably has her hands full.:) Merry Christmas, everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spearmint Posted December 25, 2007 #39 Share Posted December 25, 2007 What a hoot! Full of one-liners that made me laugh. So much so that the itinerary from hell is just a footnote to the story. (I think that my favorite is also the glass-bottomed boat to view the Argentinian Navy.:D) As I read, I also wondered (a) if you were a writer, and (b) if you were originally a result of Britain's education system. And I know that I would not have had your grace-under-pressure had it been I who was on that ship! Thanks for a great read.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdtz Posted December 25, 2007 #40 Share Posted December 25, 2007 My favorite line was the notion that the Dream was "pouting" due to its upcoming sale.... :) I echo the sentiments of others. If you aren't a writer currently, you should quit your day job! Your writing style is emminently compelling, with just the right mix of wry wit... a real "page-turner" style. Bravo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyville Posted December 25, 2007 #41 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Hi, I was on the Dream with Captain Lars and Captain Mogic. Mogic had been on for one day when the barge "drifted" into the Dream:rolleyes:. Not sure who replaced him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisous3 Posted December 25, 2007 #42 Share Posted December 25, 2007 SailorJack, that was the best review EVER to appear on CC. All I kept thinking was "oooooh.....that poor Captain- how is he going to explain THIS one to the boss"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROOVERS Posted December 25, 2007 #43 Share Posted December 25, 2007 BRAVO! BRAVO! What a great review!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieinWA Posted December 25, 2007 #44 Share Posted December 25, 2007 That was the best 'read' I've had in a long time. Thank you for writing it. It made my day!:) As others have said.. if you do not write professionally you certainly should!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdog49 Posted December 25, 2007 #45 Share Posted December 25, 2007 My hero - what a great review with great lessons for all of us. We all have choices and some like SailorJack appear to take advantage of them. While I am sure many stood in line at the main desk with blood pressure rising demanding compensation or the were going to hold a sit in for being "stuck" in port for another day he chose to get the gang together, find that guide, and chose to enjoy the day. It was preasure to read, learn something, and have smile on face throughout. Very sweet lemonaide. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyK2 Posted December 25, 2007 #46 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Sailor Jack, This has to be the best review I've ever read. You'd definitely be a person I'd love to be on a cruise with. Talk about taking sour lemons and making lemonade!!!!! I love your sense of humor! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickCDN Posted December 25, 2007 #47 Share Posted December 25, 2007 By far, the most entertaining cruise report I have ever read! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowie Posted December 25, 2007 #48 Share Posted December 25, 2007 wow, just wow.. excellent review. whata great outlook on life you have! the part about the aromatherapy almost made me fall out of my chair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoofingPrincess Posted December 25, 2007 #49 Share Posted December 25, 2007 I want to cruise with SailorJack and SailorJill!! Truly they are glass-half-full people, with a wonderfully dry wit and gift for expression. I am SO glad my friend Wrona pointed out this thread to me - it made my day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachnlucy Posted December 25, 2007 #50 Share Posted December 25, 2007 ... but at “maybe around six, six-thirty, or sevenish.” I had expected to hear “we will be leaving at 1600 hours”, or maybe “we will leaving at 8 bells”, or even “we will be sailing on the next tide”. But Sevenish? Is it possible that our new Captain is, like, from the Valley? ... Your review rocked! Fantastic style! My husband came in a few minutes ago and asked if I had lost my mind. I guess I wasn't using my "inside laugh." Thanks for taking the time to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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