Skip to comments.
Official Free Republic Network "Freeps Ahoy" Cruise After Action Report (WHOTCSOTC)
NA ^
| June 8, 2003
| Seeking the Truth
Posted on 06/07/2003 12:58:54 PM PDT by Seeking the truth
The FRN "Freeps Ahoy" Cruise aboard the Carnival Cruise Triumph arrived back in Miami this morning.
No SARS, No Norwalk, No Terrorism - just a hell of a lot of fun, food and sun!
As the first cruiser back at his computer, I have the honor of starting this thread and posting the above pic, which was taken at the foot of the staircase descending into the "London Room", which was the dining room each evening for our Freeper Contingent.
Front Row (left to right): Judy (Qwert's wife), Jean (friend of Bush_Democrat), Eileen (BobFromNJ's wife), MinuteGal, Bahbah, Hoosiermama
Second Row: Lisa, Utah Girl, Bush_Democrat, Apple Pan Dowdy, Bizzy Bugz
Third Row: Verily, The Shrew, FRBI (STT's wife), diotima, Strela
Fourth Row: Edomaden, Dennis (friend of Bush_Democrat), Colonel Jim, Seeking the Truth, BobJ, Sheryl (Dale Reed's wife), Sarah (Interesting Times' wife)
Top Row: Mike (Bush_Democrat's husband), BobFromNJ, Dale Reed, Interesting Times
Missing From Photo: Qwert, Sharktrager, Mycroft Holmes & spouse Marisa, Principle Over Politics & spouse Judy and lurkers Elaine & Cindy, Sharktrager's brother John & Win.
I've gone over the name tag list and the notes of this group photo. I hope I didn't leave anyone out.
TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Announcements; Breaking News
KEYWORDS: carnivalcruise; cruise; freepsahoy; frn; frnetwork; triumph
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 101-120, 121-140, 141-160 ... 381-400 next last
To: Seeking the truth
He was chasing them. Not much happened. He tried to show off when they were complaining, but they didn't need him.
121
posted on
06/08/2003 6:41:15 PM PDT
by
sharktrager
(There are 2 kids of people in this world: people with loaded guns and people who dig.)
To: LurkerNoMore!
Katie, you missed a great time of people watching!
Besides the "Four Plastic Sisters/Brothers?", Helga and her harridans, we had "Alphonse - the fire dancer"
Alphonse had this long "Yanni" hair style and wore some strange theatrical pantaloons or some such. I believe he also had his eye brows permanently implanted or something.
He supposedly travels around the country as a "Fire Dancer Consultant/Trainer". He even had an entourage with him - also a bit different. Darlie maintains that the ahem, closest member of the entourage was his brother but I disagree with my better half's analysis of what his entourage was!
122
posted on
06/08/2003 6:48:04 PM PDT
by
Seeking the truth
(I went on the FRN Cruise for the 2nd time! Y'all don't miss the 3rd, ya hear?)
To: Seeking the truth
Hello all. We're back home, mildly sunburned, partially unpacked, and awash with Caribbean nostalgia. One major highlight for us was
Stingray City off the coast of Grand Cayman. You haven't lived until you've been swarmed by about 50 hungry rays lusting for squid. Rumor has it that they also occasionally enjoy a nibble of tender Freeper thigh, but I digress... Another great memory was the waterfall climb at Ocho Rios, though wearing sandals made it just a bit dicey. Note to self: next time, rent the overpriced rubber shoes.
Major kudos to MinuteGal and the cruise committee for putting this together. You guys did a terrific job. And thanks again to everyone who braved the tough economy, wars, rumors of wars and pestilence to join us.
Not to mention the shrieking eels.
123
posted on
06/08/2003 7:22:09 PM PDT
by
Interesting Times
(Leftists view the truth as an easily avoidable nuisance)
To: abner
IT sings? ? ? I played in a doomed rock band long ago, and also scratched out a living in a supper club for a while. Carnival was kind enough to let me have their piano bar for an hour or so one afternoon to regale my fellow freepers with a few tunes. For some reason, the little-known Billy Joel song "Roberta" seemed to be a big hit.
Several of us became regulars at the evening piano bar festivities hosted by a Carnival newcomer named Steve. That's also where The Shrew discovered that it isn't really possible to crush a Fosters oil can on your forehead. At least not completely.
124
posted on
06/08/2003 7:31:37 PM PDT
by
Interesting Times
(Leftists view the truth as an easily avoidable nuisance)
To: Interesting Times
For some reason, the little-known Billy Joel song "Roberta" seemed to be a big hit. Wasn't that a movie? ;-)
125
posted on
06/08/2003 7:35:16 PM PDT
by
abner
To: Interesting Times
That's also where The Shrew discovered that it isn't really possible to crush a Fosters oil can on your forehead. At least not completelyI hope to see this in Albuquerque.
126
posted on
06/08/2003 7:37:06 PM PDT
by
abner
To: Interesting Times
Well, welcome back! I for one enjoyed your presence, your talent, and your kiddos. Hope to do it again very soon!
127
posted on
06/08/2003 7:56:43 PM PDT
by
strela
(Just shoot me now, 'cause I've done it all.)
To: strela
Well, welcome back! I for one enjoyed your presence, your talent, and your kiddos. Hope to do it again very soon! Thanks. I'll drink to that.
Slurp. Crunch! Owwwww!!
128
posted on
06/08/2003 8:00:52 PM PDT
by
Interesting Times
(Leftists view the truth as an easily avoidable nuisance)
To: abner
Wasn't that a movie? ;-) Nah... just a bit part...
129
posted on
06/08/2003 8:01:31 PM PDT
by
Interesting Times
(Leftists view the truth as an easily avoidable nuisance)
To: Seeking the truth; Interesting Times
It sounds like a complete success... Bravo to the FRNetwork!
To: Interesting Times; The Shrew
Slurp. Crunch! Owwwww!! Are you referring to Shrew's performance with the Foster's can or MY performance (or lack thereof) on Dunn's River Falls? ;)
131
posted on
06/08/2003 8:07:57 PM PDT
by
strela
(Just shoot me now, 'cause I've done it all.)
To: LurkerNoMore!
It sounds like a complete success... Bravo to the FRNetwork! It went very well, but of course we'd love to have had a few more cruisers.
Most particularly ones who play a lethal game of sand volleyball in 100 degree heat.
132
posted on
06/08/2003 8:13:25 PM PDT
by
Interesting Times
(Leftists view the truth as an easily avoidable nuisance)
To: strela
Are you referring to Shrew's performance with the Foster's can or MY performance (or lack thereof) on Dunn's River Falls? ;) No, that would be: "Slip. Crunch! Owww!!"
133
posted on
06/08/2003 8:14:36 PM PDT
by
Interesting Times
(Leftists view the truth as an easily avoidable nuisance)
To: Interesting Times
:-)
Count me in.
To: Interesting Times
Barry says you are funny. I agree.
135
posted on
06/08/2003 8:28:07 PM PDT
by
abner
To: abner
I think Barry is funny.
And WHIASIA.
To: LurkerNoMore!
YEA!!! LOL! Does that mean you will be attending A? Please say yes...
137
posted on
06/08/2003 8:33:49 PM PDT
by
abner
To: CounterCounterCulture
So, you think maybe next time, we could talk them into a ship from the West Coast, so maybe we could go huh? They don't know what they are missing not having you aboard!!!!! :-)
To: Utah Girl
So glad you had such a good time. I have been on a Carnival Cruise before, and you do feel like a queen during it. The greatest thing is being taken completely away from all trouble, problems, etc. The world could end and you would not know!
Welcome Home!
To: Seeking the truth; LurkerNoMore!; RightOnline; FRBI
we had "Alphonse - the fire dancer" Alphonse had this long "Yanni" hair style and wore some strange theatrical pantaloons or some such. I believe he also had his eye brows permanently implanted or something.
He supposedly travels around the country as a "Fire Dancer Consultant/Trainer". He even had an entourage with him - also a bit different. Darlie maintains that the ahem, closest member of the entourage was his brother but I disagree with my better half's analysis of what his entourage was!
Wow! And Michael Savage thought he was the only one who's character was being slurred by innuendo!
;-{)
I met Antonio - not Alphonse - in the gym in one of my many trips to keep the buffet table from permanently implanting itself above my belt. I showed him how to use the stairmaster/elliptical trainer. We struck up a rather cordial conversation about FreeRepublic!
I emphasized to him it's potential libertarian/conservative leanings and I believe we created a new table of Freepers - ever the salesman I am!
Soon thereafter Tony showed up for dinner in a white satin Tuxedo with cape and Blue satin shirt. He was also part of the amateur entertainers ensconced on board - this might have been a job application for him - and was well received.
Now, the fact that only FRBI was more well put together on formal night than Alphonse/Antonio/Tony merely indicated how handsome this guy really is and nothing untoward at all!
Now, having cleared that up! WHOTCSOTC!
;-{)
TS
140
posted on
06/08/2003 8:58:37 PM PDT
by
The Shrew
(Radio Free Republic = The New NPR!)
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 101-120, 121-140, 141-160 ... 381-400 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson