The Dream? Or the Nightmare? (or why I may give up cruising?)

[wrp96]

Someone actually mentioned this review last week on Rhapsody of the Seas - it is well known far and wide!!

[lambchoplady]

This is, single-handedly, the best review of a cruise (albiet one marred with misfortune that you seemed to take with grace and humor) I have -ever- read in my years of cruising.

 

I would cruise with you any day of the week. If you are not writing for publication, you should be. ;)

 

I absolutely agree! Love your attitude!

[carontori]

When I first read this several months ago I copied it to my computer. Whenever I need a good laugh, I reread it and it never fails to put a smile on my face. Thanks sailorjack!

[CAC104]

I wonder where Sailor Jack is sailing to next:confused:

[SailorJack]

I wonder where Sailor Jack is sailing to next:confused:

 

I was somewhat surprised to see this thread pop up again. As always, my thanks for the kind words!

 

In answer to your question, SailorJill and I leave on Sunday for the Norwegian Jewell and her cruise on the Baltic.

[Cruise_More_Often]

I was somewhat surprised to see this thread pop up again. As always, my thanks for the kind words!

 

In answer to your question, SailorJill and I leave on Sunday for the Norwegian Jewell and her cruise on the Baltic.

Here's hoping your Jewel cruise is as much fun for us as your Dream cruise was! :D :D :D Have a great cruise, Sailors Jack and Jill.

[travelmatron]

How I wish we were on the Norwegian Jewell and her cruise on the Baltic with you! You whine so beautifully! I'm glad people are still posting to this since I missed it last December. Have a great cruise...We'll be watching for your next review

[Susie51]

Bon Voyage! Have a wonderful time on the Jewel. Is this the 50% off cruise you chose?

 

Please, please write a review of the Jewel cruise.

[JackieL]

I haven't read it for a while, but I went looking for the line:

 

"and we rear-ended the Suzuki Grand Vitara." That was one of my favorite parts, without a doubt.

 

It now just says "Suzukis." I didn't bother to read through all the posts again, my apologies. I have the original post bookmarked and read it now and then, just like many others.

 

Sailor Jack and Jill, a nation (perhaps a world...) anxiously awaits your Baltic review. No pressure...just 30,000+ posts show people who want to vacation with you! I'd look for an agent now...Leno and Letterman might need writers!

 

Thanks for your great wit.:)

[JackieL]

I clicked too soon! :eek:

[welove2cruise232]

In case I didn't already say it, this was the most entertaining review I've read in ages! I saved a copy on my PC, and read it when I need a laugh!

 

We would sail with you guys ANY TIME!!! First round (or five) is on us!

[serendipity1499]

Wow...What a wonderful sense of humor!:D :D And a great review! You have a wonderful gift, & are the talk of the town on other boards..We've been on the Dream twice, once when it was the Dreamward & again when it became the Dream..

 

Hope you & Sailor Jill have a great trip..will be looking forward to your next review..

 

Cheers..:) Betty

[CAC104]

Jack and Jill....I hope you do not have all the mishaps on this next cruise, but I do hope you will write a review of this next cruise....You have a ready made audience waiting....Please just post a link if you do decide to write something.

Have a great time!

[maninmontreal]

You spin a great yarn Sailor Jack. Thanks for such an entertaining review. Read it today for the first time and no doubt will again next time I need a laugh. Life is good.......Michael:)

[sail-a-bration]

In the words of another great southern man Jim Neighbors (aka Gomer Pile) Thank yeh, thank yeh, thank yeh. Your story reveals how much fun life can be if you have a positive attitude under negative conditions.

[PennyAgain]

Thanks so much! I really needed a good laugh and you gave me a whole collection of them.

[jzygail]

I was somewhat surprised to see this thread pop up again. As always, my thanks for the kind words!

 

In answer to your question, SailorJill and I leave on Sunday for the Norwegian Jewell and her cruise on the Baltic.

 

Holy CRAP that was a funny review. I hope you and SailorJill have a great time next week. But even if you don't, I hope you write about it :D

[jzygail]

Oops...my computer burped. Sorry about that.

[lincslass64]

Great review Sailor Jack still chuckling here:)

[ltsally]

Great, hysterical review! So glad I ran across the link at the HAL forum this morning.

 

Addendum: Two posters got off terrific lines in the spirit of SJack - since so many CC posters don't seem to read all the way through a thread, I direct your attention to #s 122 (read down, to the part about Bell's Palsy) and Pete's #216.

 

Can't wait to share this review with my spouse!

[OldBaldGuy]

You, sir, do have a way with words:) :) :)

[fireman845]

Fantastic Experience... Thanks For Sharing such a glass half-full reading...

[Sidmon]

Sorry for the troubles you had. But it was a very funny review, with a great writer. I kind of picture Scott Adams (Dilbert comic) writing the review.

[ellbelle]

Thank you SailorJack! I found your review on the HAL board. Also on that board ,Copper10-8 posted a youtube link of the "event".

 

Happy Smooth and "Uneventful" Sailing!

[SailorJack]

I haven't read it for a while, but I went looking for the line:

 

"and we rear-ended the Suzuki Grand Vitara." That was one of my favorite parts, without a doubt.

 

It now just says "Suzukis." I didn't bother to read through all the posts again, my apologies. I have the original post bookmarked and read it now and then, just like many others.

 

Sailor Jack and Jill, a nation (perhaps a world...) anxiously awaits your Baltic review. No pressure...just 30,000+ posts show people who want to vacation with you! I'd look for an agent now...Leno and Letterman might need writers!

 

Thanks for your great wit.:)

 

Hi, Jackie - I went back and checked and there was no editing. it still refers to the Grand Vitara - it is a few lines above the reference to Suzuki, but it is there.

 

Thanks for your comments!