[festus]

The only thing a cruise ship could not provide, that they have now, is proximity to family

Were I of that age bracket I'd probably view the distance as a plus ;-)

[Miss Marple]

Not me. I want to be close to my family. I live in central Indiana. Despite military assignments, colleges, and corporate transfers, all of my siblings and their families, plus my children and grandchildren, are all living close. There is nothing better than having the entire family here on Christmas Eve.

I don't think I like this idea. It reminds me of those stories of lost ships which sail forever without reaching port.

[hinckley buzzard]

"Were I of that age bracket I'd probably view the distance as a plus ;-)"

Heh. With some families, it's better that way.