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Howard let me follow up.....don't you find the nickle and diming takes away from the "fantasy"? It's not the nickel and diming that does that. It's more the constant sales pitches to get you to buy everything. I've been on enough cruises now to be able to turn them off in my head, but that only works to a point.

I really think that, in my mind, the nickle and diming is not a bad thing. I can pick and choose the things I want to spend my money on. One thing that you can be sure of is that you never get anything for nothing. In the all-inclusive land facilities, nothing is free. You pay upfront for everything. The same can be said for the all-inclusive cruises. The difference is that at any of the all-inclusives, if you don't use something that may be included in the price, you still pay for it. Nickle and diming for me is a great way to hold down the price, and let me pay for what I want.

I have a tendency to ruin white shirts in a short time. I know what you mean..................you me and 98% of all males plus 12.8 % of females. and you know who you are... Those Clorox Bleach Pens are why I now can wear white shirts.

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We did also.

And a bow tie?

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We certainly need to wear them for a photo-op. We have to make sure everyone else on the board is sufficiently jealous. That way, they'll want to cruise next time.

Sounds great!

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That's a great attitude. I certainly would feel the same as you. I'm a bit jealous that it's not me going on that cruise, but that's OK, mine will be soon enough. Enjoy the cruise.

You got it, Joey. I'm glad it went well, Steve.

Ya think? howard i just thought of what you could bring for the gift swap.. pre-diamonds! That's a great idea. I just got a big load.

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Ya think?

Hmmm. I can't let them get hold of Cindy. This is our 30th anniversary also.

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