Official Free Republic Network "Freeps Ahoy" Cruise After Action Report (WHOTCSOTC)

NA ^ | June 8, 2003 | Seeking the Truth

[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.

[MinuteGal]

Much appreciation to our Cruise Committee members who made this cruise as smooth as the waters of the Caribbean Sea:

Bob J
Diotima
Doughty One
Dittomom
Hoosiermama
Seeking the Truth
The Shrew
Strela
Utah Girl

Special thanks, also, to Luis Gonzalez, our navigational point man in Miami.

You all did a wonderful job. FRN and our cruisers are very grateful for your teamwork in the many months of planning for this fantastic voyage.

Leni
Cruise Chair

[MinuteGal]

Folks, to keep cruise expenses down to a minimum, your cruise committee relied on volunteer donors who gave generously, not only of purse and time, but contributed various fun and useful items for our free raffles and for the Welcome Bags which were full of dandy little gifts.

All these donations made our voyage that much more possible as well as that much more fun.

We'd like to publicly thank these freeper donors:

Abner
Bob J
Hoosiermama
MinuteGal
Seeking the Truth
The Shrew
Strela
Utah Girl
Our travel agent mermaid, the ever-lovely Wanda

Take a bow, donors, for making this cruise such a success.

Leni
Cruise Committee Chair

[EliotM]

Did someone say "Craps?" WHOTCSOTC! ;-)

[The Shrew]

Did someone say "Craps?" WHOTCSOTC! ;-)

I don't have the foggiest idea what you're talking about!

;-{)

TS

[EliotM]

Did someone say "terrified pit boss and croupiers?" Hah! WHOTCSOTC! :-)

I don't have the foggiest idea what you're talking about!

That's the trouble with old age...memory goes first.

[The Shrew]

Well, you have me at a disadvantage! I don't think the croupier and dealers were terrified I think they were rather intrigued!

Regards,

TS

[MinuteGal]

Link to Bob J's great cruise photos is on reply # 189 of this thread.

Leni

[hoosiermama]

Greeting to all. Have pictures developed and on disc. ANyone want to freepmail e-mail and I'll send for your enjoyment or GIVE ME INSTRUCTION and I'll post a few of the "Post card" variety. Some great shots of the ruins, horseback riding etc. came out of those cheap throw away cameras.
I know my next step is to find a host. But couldn't find shutterbug??? Do I have the wrong name?

Do I use the IMGSRC= url thingy next?

[Bahbah]

I cannot wait to see these pictures. Your skills are way ahead of mine, BTW. Did I tell you I broke my little toe yesterday. So glad it was after the cruise. When is the next one?

Leni, I can't thank you enough for creating such a wonderful time for us all. It was just the best.

[strela]

After-Cruise Bumps !

And right back atcha with a "You'll Need a Number 4 Crowbar and a 20-Mule Team To Get The Smile Off Of MY Face" BUMP!

[The Shrew]

Hey, let's see some of these pics! For those of us who left the photography to others we need more pics!

As far as I am concerned any photo of me is fair game. Of course I cringe at the thought of the beach shots!

Get 'em up there!

Regards,

TS

[hoosiermama]

Don't worry about the beach shots. I'm the whale in the periwinkle suit. DIET is in the works. Want to race!

Now if ANYone can talk me though how to post. I know how to e-mail pictures, (Kodak makes it easy) Know how to use the imgsrc stuff but don't know the final link(s) to get them on the internet/thread.

[The Shrew]

Well, I lost two pounds ON THE CRUISE! I have about 35 more to go. Wait 'til the next cruise - You won't recognize me with all of the 25 year old beach bunnies hanging off of me!

( /fantasy )

Regards,

TS

[hoosiermama]

I also lost weight on the cruise. Have at least 20/25 to go! Maybe the answer is to go on ten more cruises?

When my hair turned white (prematurly) my hair dresser wanted to "do blond" Somehow it didn't seem me! SO I'm Laura Bush's age with Barbara Bush's hair......But it was doubling my body weight (I had trouble getting up to 100 lbs) that really got to me. I know, I know muscle weighs more than fat! The answer is to shape up/ get healthy and not worry about the actual weight!
As to fantansy>
No way I'd want to deal with any guy young enough to be my son! One son is enough!

[MinuteGal]

I'm getting some freepmails from cruisers who have great cruise pics but don't know how to put 'em up on this thread.

If there's anyone out there in freeperland who can lend these folks a hand, please post here.

Leni

[MinuteGal]

Please see my post above.

Can FRN host these pics? If so, how?

Leni

[Utah Girl]

Try shutterfly.com. The site is free, you just have to register. Once you have saved your pictures to their server, then you can post the pictures to FR by using < img src="the url" >. For example, here is a picture of my Siamese, Sam, that I have saved on shutterfly. I'm not sure how much space you are allowed. Anyway, ask any questions if you have any problems.

[hoosiermama]

Howdy! Sam is precious! Thanks for the tips on posting. Was looking for shutterbug. Ooops! C U later!

[hoosiermama]

Leaving Miami and trying out posting!

Now to get them a little larger!

[diotima]

If anyone needs help posting cruise pics send me some freepmail.

You can host the pictures on the Network website, but you need to be a member of a chapter in order to upload them. If you are a member of a chapter, pull down your preferences menu and there should be a photo album option. If you open the photo album, you can upload your pictures at the top of the page. You can link to them on this thread. ANY AND ALL HELP DOES NOT APPLY TO THE PERSON OR PERSONS IN POSSESSION OF PICTURES SHOWING ME "CHA-CHA-ING" WITH THE WAITER AT DINNER.

If you need anymore help, let me know. I'll be in and out during the day and will check in regularly.