Rclay
Thursday, March 1, 2012 3:57:21 PM
We had an eerie experience similar to that on one cruise. This couple at our table kept trying to get us to hang out with them and we finally agreed to have drinks with them and after a few drinks they saidnthey had this great champaign in their room,

The woman we extra touchy on the mrs. When we went to their cabin. My wife assumes everyone's intentions are pure. I kid you not, we were being sized up for swinging. I got us the hell out of there quickly.

z6joker9
Thursday, March 1, 2012 4:15:04 PM
Ah, the other lady must of been a downgrade 😞
MikeyRavioli
Thursday, March 1, 2012 4:18:02 PM
kharzhak, I have a time share in St Maarten with my family. I have been going once a year for a looooong time.

There is a place on Front St in Phillipsburg that I buy CC's from that are authentic. There are many many stores that claim to sell authentic CC's but this is the only store I trust. However they are not cheap. There is a Casa Del Habano in Marigot but the cruise ships dock in Phillipsburg and its way on the other side of the island.

PM me and I will tell you the place.

Also the duty free shop in building right where the tenders land right next to the public bathrooms has the best booze prices. Its right across from the Blue B*tch Bar. You might even find some legit CC's in there but I wasnt crazy about how they were storing them or their prices. I saw a 3 pack of PSD2 for $39. $13 each not terrible but not great.

kharzhak
Thursday, March 1, 2012 4:20:05 PM

We had an eerie experience similar to that on one cruise. This couple at our table kept trying to get us to hang out with them and we finally agreed to have drinks with them and after a few drinks they said they had this great champagne in their room,

The woman we extra touchy on the mrs. When we went to their cabin. My wife assumes everyone's intentions are pure. I kid you not, we were being sized up for swinging. I got us the hell out of there quickly.

Rclay wrote:

Well then, if it's going to be *that* kinda cruise ... 😉

I can see that being a tough situation ... I mean what do you say. "Why I never would consider doing something like that ...." [pause and look at the wifey] ... "would I hunny?"

It can only go one of two ways and both of them might end up with me getting thrown overboard!!

kharzhak
Thursday, March 1, 2012 4:21:07 PM

kharzhak, I have a time share in St Maarten with my family. I have been going once a year for a looooong time.

There is a place on Front St in Phillipsburg that I buy CC's from that are authentic. There are many many stores that claim to sell authentic CC's but this is the only store I trust. However they are not cheap. There is a Casa Del Habano in Marigot but the cruise ships dock in Phillipsburg and its way on the other side of the island.

PM me and I will tell you the place.

Also the duty free shop in building right where the tenders land right next to the public bathrooms has the best booze prices. Its right across from the Blue B*tch Bar. You might even find some legit CC's in there but I wasnt crazy about how they were storing them or their prices. I saw a 3 pack of PSD2 for $39. $13 each not terrible but not great.

MikeyRavioli wrote:

awesome! PM coming your way now!

MikeyRavioli
Thursday, March 1, 2012 4:42:30 PM
I replied.

I am cutting out of the office for the day and as a rule I dont turn a computer on once I get home.

If you have any questions or anything else I can help you with drop me a pm and I will answer tomorrow.

There is always something that goes wrong or something that you can complain about on every vacation. Cruises are no different. Relax and have fun. A bad day on vacation is better than a good day at work. Unless you are cruising Costa.

Rclay
Thursday, March 1, 2012 4:43:24 PM

Well then, if it's going to be *that* kinda cruise ... 😉

I can see that being a tough situation ... I mean what do you say. "Why I never would consider doing something like that ...." [pause and look at the wifey] ... "would I hunny?"

It can only go one of two ways and both of them might end up with me getting thrown overboard!!

kharzhak wrote:

I have no desire to do that kind of thing. I'm a one-woman man.

Cruises are a blast, but you will also see sugar daddies and their vacuous jail bait on the pool deck. Seems to be where they are most visible. I don't want to freak you out. It is just observations from going on them over the years.

Also, if you are docking in San Juan they might let you buy duty free booze and cokes and bring them on the ship. When we docked there we were able to load up on a couple cases of coke and Heineken for normal prices.

Remember you can order as much food as you want at dinner and not pay extra, so go bananas. One guy we sat with ordered 16 lobster tails. They brought them all to him and suggested he stop in case he had a shell fish reaction. I think they just wanted him to stop eating so much lobster.

RICKAMAVEN
Thursday, March 1, 2012 5:00:21 PM
kharzhak

in vegas the slot machines return about 98% of what is put in, the slots on the cruise ship keep

close to 50%, IF YOU NEED TO GAMBL STOP WHEN YOU HAVE WASTED $5.00.

THERE ARE NO BARGAINS IN THE ON BOARD SHOPS. IT IS NOT A PLACE TO DO ANY

SHOPPING AND THE STORES THE SHIP RECOMMENDS FOR SHOPPING IN ANYPORT ARE FOR THE

SHIP'S BENEFITS, NOT YOURS.

HAVE A GOOD TIME VISITING HE DIFFERENT PORTS, BUT IF IT SEEMS TOO CHEAP FOR

THAT MUCH GOLD FOR A BRACELET OR NECKLACES OR A RING, THERE IS A REASON

MAKE SOME NEW FRIENDS HAVE A GOOD TIME AND TASTE A LOT OF FANCY

DESERTS JUST EAT HALF. OF A PORTION.

THE FOOD ON THE CRUISE IS ALWAYS BETTER THEN YOU ARE USED TO, THE

CRUISE LINES CAN SHOP THE WORLD.

IF YOU WANT A FANCY DINER AT ONE OF THE POSH RESTAURANTS, SPEND A FEW

EXTRA BUCKS FOR THE TREAT. AN EXTRA $50 OR $100 ISN'T GOING TO HURT YOU..

**********BUY AN EMPTY DUFFEL BAG FOR ABOUT$10 IT WILL GIVE YOU A PLACE TO PUT

CLOTHES THAT NEED TO BE WASHED WHEN YOU GET HOME AND FREE UP ROOMIN YOUR

SUITCASES.BUY A BUY A HEAVT DUTY MILITARY TYPE BAG**********.

PUERTO RICO HAS SOME GOOD LOCAL COFFEES, DARK AND STRONG.

"the rain forest tour is cool. ABSOLUTELY!! PROBABLY THE BUS WILL STOP

AT THE BOTTOM FOR SOUVENIRS. IF THEY HAVE COFFEE, THAT'S A GREAT PLACE TO

TRY SOME. IT MAY LOOK LIKE A WEEK OLD, BUT TRY A CUP.

"You might need a list of our e-mail addresses.

In case you get stranded somewhere you can

send us all a message to forward money for

your safe return.

It happened to Charlie during his trip to London"

THE SHIP WILL BRING YOU HOME.

CHARLIE IS A DODDERING OLD FART ABOUT MY AGE, BUT HE DRIBBLES DRINKING BEER.

THE BARS HE FREQUENTS MAKE HIM WEAR A BIB.BUT THEY TAKE FOOD STAMPS

IF YOU BUY LIFE INSURANCE, PLEASE MAKE TOBY MILLER THE BENEFICIARY .

NOW YOU KNOW MORE THEN THE CREWOR THE CAPTAIN.

YOU ARE OVER LOADING

TOBY AND L WERE IN NASSAU FOR 4 OR 5

HOURS AND THE NEXT TRIP WAS TO THE

ISLAND FOR 10 DAYS. IT RAINED EVERY

DAY BUT WE ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE AND

MET SOME GREAT PEOPLE.

kharzhak
Thursday, March 1, 2012 5:01:21 PM
LoL - Clay, the funny thing is that folks might think I'm the sugar daddy. My wife, who is only a year younger than me, looks like she's still in her twenties. I, however, had received my whites & grays in advance and probably look my age (40) ... 🇨🇮
kharzhak
Thursday, March 1, 2012 5:03:57 PM
thanks for the tips, Rick! BTW - your caps lock seems to be on, in case you hadn't noticed 😉
RICKAMAVEN
Thursday, March 1, 2012 10:02:08 PM
kharzhak

i didn't use caps at 40 either.

now when the optometrist says what line can you read, i usually say WHAT first and then the sign with the red lights

E X I T

i wrote this ten years ago

LAST YEAR I WAS 30

LAST MONTH I WAS 40

LAST WEEK I WAS 50

YESTERDAY I WAS 60

THIS MORNING I WAS 70

WHAT TIME IS IT NOW?

z6joker9
Thursday, March 1, 2012 10:42:57 PM
Hey rick, hold control and scroll your mouse wheel if you want all the letters bigger.
kharzhak
Friday, March 2, 2012 1:41:13 AM

kharzhak

i didn't use caps at 40 either.

now when the optometrist says what line can you read, i usually say WHAT first and then the sign with the red lights

E X I T

i wrote this ten years ago

LAST YEAR I WAS 30

LAST MONTH I WAS 40

LAST WEEK I WAS 50

YESTERDAY I WAS 60

THIS MORNING I WAS 70

WHAT TIME IS IT NOW?

RICKAMAVEN wrote:

LMAO! I think I'll just get glasses 🙂

Whistlebritches
Friday, March 2, 2012 2:07:49 AM

LMAO! I think I'll just get glasses :)

kharzhak wrote:

Just wait til you need Viagra to remember which armpit the ***** is under.

Ron

watchurai
Friday, March 2, 2012 5:27:20 AM

The one thing to remember about old San Juan is to be out of there before dark. It's not a dangerous place...in daylight hours.

pdxstogieman wrote:

I have been all over the Old section at all hours of the night on at least two different visits...never even seen a problem or skirmish. That said, I would not wander out of the Old streets at night...

Use caution wherever and whenever you travel abroad.

K- you asked about Celebrity...I was just on that line in November.

The ship, food, and crew were exceptional. A bit pricier than Royal Caribbean or Carnival, but not as young a crowd...or as unruly (Carnival). You will enjoy.

watchurai
Friday, March 2, 2012 5:28:23 AM

Just wait til you need Viagra to remember which armpit the ***** is under.

Ron

Whistlebritches wrote:

Thanks. Had to remove coffee from my computer desk. 🤣

Something to look forward to in my coming years...#-o

Rclay
Friday, March 2, 2012 6:43:34 AM
what kind if cabin are you getting? Suite? Window? Interior?
lou2row
Friday, March 2, 2012 9:20:54 AM
I always bring my own booze, pop, sandwiches, and cigars when I cruise the islands and have a great time.

It's usually the Bass Islands on Lake Erie, and I am in my own boat. Sometimes I'll venture to the islands in the Detroit River, but you have to watch the natives.

Kingfisher
Friday, March 2, 2012 9:34:34 AM
One thing that nobody's mentioned yet.....taxis. Generally pretty expensive, like $20-25 bucks. But, gas is pretty expensive in the caribbean. Lot's of cabbies driving unmarked cars, but they're safe. Find out how much they'll charge to take you to your destination before you get in the car. And, as with most purchases on your trip, negotiate the price. Last tip, if you take a van as a taxi ALWAYS tell the driver that you want to "go now". Otherwise, you'll sometimes end up sitting around for 15 or 20 minutes until the driver can fill up the taxi with other tourists going to the same destination. Have a blast!
dstieger
Friday, March 2, 2012 10:11:46 AM

Hey rick, hold control and scroll your mouse wheel if you want all the letters bigger.

z6joker9 wrote:

Thank you! Didn't know that. That was a more useful tip than any of the travel advice above!