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Posted on 11/01/2002 3:02:58 PM PST by DoughtyOne
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Hey, that's what parents are for - babysitting!
Seriously, my wife and I went on our first cruise this year - the FRN Freeper Island cruise.
Wow is all I can say. The only negative we had was that the cruise was too short!
That's why this cruise is longer and being announced early enough in order that our fellow Freepers can actually plan the vacation time (plus make arrangements with parents for rugrats & kidlets) :)
Absolutely - and "an educated consumer is our best customer."
An interesting (if somewhat cryptic) statement, especially since you noted in another post in this thread that you apparently never intended to join this particular cruise at all; to wit:
"Can't wait until my first cruise - once the six kids are older."
I think its nice that you were concerned enough to make repeated inquiries about matters such as compensation for those who have worked so hard in organizing this junket, while at the same time never intending to take advantage of the service yourself. It is obvious to even the most jaded observer that you asked the questions you did solely out of altruistic concern for the pocketbooks of your fellow Freepers. Applause.
Educated choices are the wisest ones.
And don't you agree that hidden agendas are sometimes the most transparent?
Very interesting information. However, I do not see how it is germane to this thread. Perhaps you should start your own thread on the varying compensation policies of transportation companies in "Chat."
Love, Ivan
In the announcement at the beginning of this thread, it was clearly stated that FRN is required by the cruise line to have a sufficient number of reservations by a time certain, or there'll be no cruise at all.
Therefore, we have no idea at this time what benefits may accrue to FRN, if any. When the cruise is nailed down, and depending upon the number of registrations, we'll have this information and will post it.
Any benefits accruing to FRN will be used to support its conservative activism programs as was done following the last cruise. No organization can survive without some fund-raising efforts, and FRN is no exception.
From the enthusiasm shown and committments received, there's no doubt we'll receive the number of registrations required by the cruise line to hold the block of staterooms we've reserved.
Our sincere thanks to all freepers who intend to participate in this family-oriented event for the benefit of our conservative cause.
Also thanks to the many Freeper volunteers who have and are stepping up to help in the complicated job of organizing the cruise.
The success of this cruise depends to a great extent on the the labors of the committee, but the most important factor is the support of our dedicated Freepers whether they are able to participate or not.
No individual concerned with the organization of the cruise receives any benefit whatsoever except the subsequent personal reward of a difficult job well done.
I hope this answers any concerns raised on this thread.
Leni/Bahama Mama
FRN "Freeps Ahoy!" Cruise Chairman
Can't think of any more celebrated freeper we'd love to meet than you, our distinguished conservative cousin from Great Britain, an erudite and witty poster and all-around great guy!
What fun this cruise will be!
Leni
SEVEN STRAIGHT DAYS OF ...
All the warm sun you can soak up,
All the tropical sea breezes you can breathe in,
All the bountiful buffets you can eat,
All the entertainment you can handle,
All the conservative camaraderie you can bask in
THAT'S FREEPS AHOY!!!!!
How many do we have to have?
GRRRRR
No hundreds of miles of numbing driving every day.
No searching for the least crummy restaurants or motels each day
Knowing your costs up front
A secure environment
No phones ringing, no doorbells chiming, no in-laws dropping in unexpectedly for dinner, hah!
Chocolates on your pillows every night
Your own steward at your beck and call
No cooking, no cleaning house, no doing dishes all day
Steaks, prime rib, rack of lamb, lobster and the like for dinner, all included in price
Midnight buffets instead of midnight TV movie re-runs
Supervised fun programs for the kids
Aperetifs by moonlight on deck
Great discussions with lots of freepers you always wanted to meet up front and personal
And the list goes on....and on.....
Leni
We urge all those planning to cruise to get your reservations in ASAP. It will be a big help. Remember, the first twenty recipients will receive the donated prizes described in the announcement at the beginning of this thread.
Thanks for your interest in this event, GRRRRR. Eagerly anticipating your reservation for this exciting voyage.
Leni
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