Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/01/16

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Subject: [Leica] Some Cruise Ships
From: imagist3 at mac.com (George Lottermoser)
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 19:17:25 -0600
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Makes perfect sense on every level.
All that matters is that the two of you enjoyed yourselves;
which seems apparent from your photographs and words.

Regards,
George
(from iPad)

On Jan 16, 2011, at 19:05, Sonny Carter <sonc.hegr at gmail.com> wrote:

> Our ship, the Spirit, is not exactly a floating city.  It is a floating
> hotel of moderate size with lots of amenities, including good food shows 
> and
> service.  We were there with 1800 other people.  It was our transportation,
> and we visited four ports. never unpacked.
> 
> I'm 66 years old, celebrating recovering from cancer this past year and
> saddled with several other disabilities, so I am happy to have a nice cabin
> with hot running water, elevators, and food and drink on demand.
> 
> You see, I once owned and single handed sailboats, and I know all about 
> that
> life.  It's just that the airfare to do that, and to charter a boat in the
> high season in the Yucatan would have been about ten times what we spent; 
> In
> my shape, I would need crew,  not to mention the time investment since we
> are both employed now.
> 
> Kathy and I have also spent the last two years dealing with a family member
> whose light is going out, much like the people Steve shows.
> 
> Since it was our 30th anniversary, we decided to do something special for
> ourselves.  We did.  We enjoyed it.
> 
> Maybe more information than you asked for.


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