Hello everyone

[TheSkipper]

Welcome Aboard Cathy!! Glad to have you. Don't listen to Gregswife and skip lifeboat drill. They are conducted for a reason. One day you may need that information. And, after awhile they get kind of funny!

In any case, glad to have you join us.

[SMB]

Welcome, Cathy. The only way to make the drills less painful is to make sure you have a rum-punch when they sound the drill.

[sailingrose]

Welcome aboard! Glad you decided to jump in here and join the fun at Crazies!

[mrsgauthier6]

Be aware, once you take your first cruise, you will want to take one every year. I have been on 2 and I am dying to take another one. You will have fun......I promise.

[mrsgauthier6]

We did have to stand out on our muster station as well with our life jackets on....felt kinda silly but I guess it is important to do these things. Might try to hide on the next one.....lol.

[rogue]

Welcome, Cathy. It's great to see you posting. keep it up, and before you know it, you'll get a cabin upgrade.

[Spikesgirl]

Hi, Cathy. I'm still a newbie with this site myself. it can be as addicting as crusing - just to warn you! this is a great bunch of people, very welcoming and friendly. I hope you'll come over to the general discussions board and jump in there. This is a great place to pass the time in between cruises and met some great people at the same time.

Charlie

P.S. never skip the muster drill. it's a chance to see if everyone else looks as silly as you feel in your funky orange vest. And NEVER blow the stupid whistle.

[Gregswife]

Charlie, I know that the Coast Guard requires the drill - I just think that once you have been to 5 or so you should get an exception - they are all the same. Here you are standing in the sweltering heat, with sweat runnng all over you, and I can't help but think how many other people have prespired all over that same life jacket, and I am sure they don't sanitize those things.....Yuck

[SMB]

Thanks, Cheryl. Gross, yuck, nasty !!! Now I will have to bring two things with me on the next drill... the rum punch and clorox wipes.

[Suzila]

CHERYL! Shame, shame, is your name! Always go to the boat drills...THEN you can start your vacation.

Welcome Cathy! Nice to have you join us!