Our kids finally talked us into it!
@1creekgirl (44560)
United States
June 19, 2019 5:37pm CST
I've written about how our kids and grands love to go on cruises. Our daughter even wants to live on one when she retires. Thank goodness her husband has better sense.
My husband and I have gone on many vacations over the years, but we've never been interested in cruising. I know they're extremely popular now and the kids have been wanting us to go on one with them for a long time.
So, if nothing happens, we will the beginning of September. We decided on a short one (in case we don't enjoy it or get seasick), and really, it's not the cruise itself that we're looking forward to....it's doing something fun with the kids.
Our kids and grandkids actually want to spend time with us and want us to go on vacation with them.
How cool is that?
I'm starting to get excited about the trip. I'm making a list of things to not forget to take with me.
I'm a planner and I like to prepare early. Besides, if I forget something, I don't think there's a Walmart on board.
That's our daughter and grandson, Nathan in the photo.
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
19 Jun 19
I love to make lists months in advance. It's exciting for me. I'm a planner too. I hope you enjoy your cruise!
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
19 Jun 19
I knew we were kindred spirits. I live by lists and sometimes the planning turned out to be better than the event!
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
19 Jun 19
@1creekgirl My husband says, "You always overpack"....but when he asks me "Did you bring..." the answer is always "Yes!"
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
19 Jun 19
@1creekgirl I also make laminated maps of the places to see and things to do...Do you do that? I laminate because in hot climates, the paper gets wet from your hands, etc.
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@ScotMac (1335)
• Edinburgh, Scotland
19 Jun 19
I see nothing wrong with living on a cruise ship. Think about it - every day is a different outlook, every port a different experience. I have heard that there are people who live on cruise ships permanently. I think that's a great idea!
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
19 Jun 19
I won't tell my daughter you said that. I guess she'd love it, but I always want home to come home to where I can put my feet up, sit around in my gown, or cook a pot of pinto beans.
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
19 Jun 19
It would be nice to have a buffet for every meal...someone to cook for you and lots of things to choose from. Of course, you'd weight 1,000 pounds before too long. lol
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@ScotMac (1335)
• Edinburgh, Scotland
19 Jun 19
@1creekgirl Or you could live in the lap of luxury with staff to do everything for you. Sounds good to me! 
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@popciclecold (40214)
• United States
20 Jun 19
Cute kid, I hope you all enjoy yourself, I would be afraid I would get sea sick.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
20 Jun 19
I think about it, but hope we'll all not get sick.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
19 Jun 19
I always take Bonine when I cruise, Start the morning of your cruise before you get on the ship and take one every day. Easy peasy and even in the highest seas, and trust me we have been on rough seas, I have never felt even a twinge of nausea. I hope you love it as much as we do.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
20 Jun 19
@1creekgirl It does not make me sleepy at all. Dramamine does.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
20 Jun 19
I'll have to remember Bonine. Is it like Dramamine? Does it make you sleepy?
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@Marilynda1225 (91150)
• United States
20 Jun 19
I hope you love the cruise and I know you'll enjoy your time with the kids and grandkids.
Our family has been talking about taking a family cruise but so far it's only been talk
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
20 Jun 19
We realized we aren't getting any younger, so if we're going to do it, now's the time.
@Juliaacv (56358)
• Canada
20 Jun 19
If you don't forget anything, and it sounds like you shouldn't if you're already thinking about it, and you take something for your nausea, then you are bound to have a great time with your family. I'm sure that you'll make some wonderful memories.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
20 Jun 19
Thanks, I sure hope it will be good.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
20 Jun 19
congrats'n takin' the plunge! (hmm, that didn't come out correctly, but'cha know what i mean, lol). yup, 'd be'n honor to vacation with those young'uns. ginger'll be yer best friend if'n yer worried 'bout seasickness. that'd be the key 'ndgrdient 'f that dramamine :)1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
20 Jun 19
Thanks, another myLotter recommended ginger, also.
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@moffittjc (128840)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Jun 19
As long as you don't get seasick, you should have the time of your life! I love going on cruises, and have been on many over the years. There is so much to do on these gigantic cruise ships, that they aren't kidding when they say they are floating cities! I'm like your daughter, I wouldn't mind retiring on a cruise shop someday. It's actually a very affordable way to retire!
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
19 Jun 19
What is with you guys, you and @ScotMac? I'm trying my best to convince my daughter she really doesn't want to retire on a cruise ship! I'd never get to see her again!
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@moffittjc (128840)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Jun 19
@1creekgirl For around $100 per day, you can have a place to sleep, all the food you want to eat, pools, fitness centers, arts, culture and more, not to mention the exotic ports you will sail to. And cruise ships even have medical facilities on board as well. Sounds like a fantastic way to live in retirement!
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
20 Jun 19
Wow, that's nice to have a vacation with your family.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
19 Jun 19
I really feel the same way, but hopefully it will be fun.
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@NJChicaa (127172)
• United States
19 Jun 19
@1creekgirl I know many people enjoy them. @LoriAMoore has been on many of them
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@Scrapper88 (5980)
• United States
20 Jun 19
I would like to go on a cruise myself one day. The only thing I don't want to do is to go one by myself.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
20 Jun 19
I think it would be more fun to go with someone, but it might be a good way to meet other people, also.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
23 Jun 19
Thanks, they're both pretty special. We'll see how this upcoming cruise goes and decide if we ever want to go on another one.
