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Title: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 09, 2013, 10:00:58 AM
LC - Thank you for reminding us on another thread that it's time to get out our suitcases and start packing for our Second Annual WWU Cruise!

OK...I'm getting a suite with a private deck again because that worked out so well last year. I am definitely a 'social-recluse' for lack of a better term. The diet I went on yesterday has me back to a perfect size six overnight and so I'm off to the Web to shop for cute clothes. I've asked the Captain to be sure he remembers to bring back some of those guys who danced like a dream and to put together that high-calorie-no-problem menu for us that worked so well last year.

Who's going to join me?
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pooh on December 09, 2013, 10:12:21 AM
I'm going again but I will utilize my private helicopter and suite with the private heli-pad so I can fly back and forth.  I have to see GS!  ;D
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: elsieshaye on December 09, 2013, 02:40:34 PM
I've booked my pet-friendly suite with the big windows and four story cat trees, so the kitties will enjoy the cruise too.  So glad they opened the cashmere-for-99-cents-per-pound yarn shop in the gift area and then sent me all those gift cards!  Can't wait to sit in my favorite deck chair sipping something frozen and yummy while crocheting, people watching and reading!
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pen on December 09, 2013, 07:17:19 PM
Did you know that on this cruise ship the spray tanning booth in the spa melts away cellulite?? It's fabulous! So I'm going to pretty much be parading around in a bikini and chowing down at Luise's magical buffet. When I'm not being obnoxious in my bikini I'll be catching up on lots of reading and much needed sleep!
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pooh on December 10, 2013, 06:19:48 AM
Bikini?  If I get all my cellulite melted away, I'm walking around in the buff!  (Passes out the blindfolds....)
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 10, 2013, 08:21:14 AM
I am taking my pup, Rosa and she is going to wear cute little doggie outfits since in real life she refuses to move the minute I put a coat of any kind on her. (She just stands there looking maligned, like 'What did I do to deserve this?' LOL!) And I am going to pass my magic wand over the guy here that I like...who is in nursing...poof! pop!...there he is all well and ready to dance with me in the ballroom! Whee! :-)))))
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Footloose on December 10, 2013, 01:23:04 PM
and my pup will be joining yours in her very favorite outfit.
buck nekkid, JoJo!  she's not a bit modest!

where do we sail, my lovely sailmates? 

mmmm Belize sounds nice, with a stay over at a private island, loaded only with service staff and all services are free!  maybe the Richard Branson mansion is available?  I can check?
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 10, 2013, 03:42:16 PM
The S.S.OffWeGo is ready to sail when you are! I'm already spending much of my time there! My dog gets to go off her diet, too. Treats 24/7 and no issues with reality. What a happy pup!

Oops, gotta go...massage time!  :D
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Elise on December 10, 2013, 07:45:30 PM
Could we cruise on over to India so I can see some friends and get some wonderful fabric? I promise we will have a fabulous time on our shore trips and use the large helicopter to chopper to inland locales. I am getting my wardrobe together and my book bag - oooh I forgot the ship has a great library.
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 10, 2013, 09:40:12 PM
E - That sounds wonderful! We get to go everywhere at once. I have no idea how that works...but it does!  :D :D
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pooh on December 11, 2013, 06:33:18 AM
India sounds awesome....can we hit up a desert somewhere?  I always wanted to sit and eat in one of those tents.
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 11, 2013, 07:10:40 AM
I just love the WWU Meetings that we have in that private room where the buffet is the kind that the more you eat the less you weigh. The best part is when none of us can think of a single problem. Whoa! Isn't that great?  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: FAFE on December 11, 2013, 08:48:16 AM
I just got a balcony room, because I will be spending most of my time at the Piano Bar.  I hear that Piano Man is the bomb!  And, he better be playing some of the country classics just for me.  And, he must know "Lady In Red" - my very favorite song.  I'm not packing a lot of fancy stuff, just a shiny top or two.  I will be lounging around most of the day, reading, having a glass or three of wine!
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Stilllearning on December 11, 2013, 10:17:44 AM
Well, if you want to find me I will be in the karaoke room.  I am sure I will be able to carry a tune (for once!).  And after that I will be playing my guitar on my balcony (always wanted to be able to play guitar!).  I might even take a turn on the dance floor, it will be nice to dance like they do on the dance shows!!  LOL
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pooh on December 11, 2013, 11:51:49 AM
Maybe we'll have our own show. "Dancing with the WWU"
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Elise on December 11, 2013, 05:08:56 PM
Heck yes Pooh - we'll just snap our fingers and the Pushkar camel fair will be rescheduled to suit our time frame and the Bedouins will come in and take us out into the dessert into a sumptuous tent for a lovely evening of music and food - not on camels though since I think they are very uncomfortable to ride on - rather let's have wonder horses brought for us and we'll be great riders and gallop across the dessert.  I must be really wanting to get back there....Let's wear beautiful saris. And no one will get upset tummy's either.
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Stilllearning on December 11, 2013, 05:15:28 PM
Forget the horses!!  Beam me over Scotty!!
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 11, 2013, 11:15:34 PM
Wait for me!!! :D
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pen on December 13, 2013, 10:40:16 PM
Count me in on the desert camel Bedouin trek. I hear there's a guarantee that no matter when we go, there will be a clear, starry, full moonlit sky.
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Elise on December 13, 2013, 10:51:16 PM
Oooh Pen - I just got so excited, the stars will be amazing out in the dark dessert night.
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 14, 2013, 01:57:19 PM
I woke up to the smell of salt in the air and listening to the waves. Left the door open to my private deck open all night.  ;) This is one of those days in my parallel universe when sadness has leaked in around the edges...so I'm spending most of the day on board. Rosa is sleeping on the bed and I think I'll hit room service up for a totally disgusting hot fudge sundae. Drop by if you want if you're not one of those who are off on a camel caravan out on the desert. I have a little Christmas cactus in my suite...do I get points for that?  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Elise on December 14, 2013, 08:18:41 PM
You get all the points Louise!!!  I am arranging a lovely meteor shower and a special display of the northern lights for you tonight - so saunter on out to that deck of yours once it is dark. Oh, and your Christmas cactus will bloom tomorrow.
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 14, 2013, 09:00:32 PM
I'm heading out right now, E! Thanks!!  ;D
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Stilllearning on December 15, 2013, 05:21:37 AM
Oh my goodness!!  HEHEHE....I accidentally spilled my giggle powder HEHEHE!!  I am so sorry!!  HEHEHE.....I was going to save it for later...HEHEHE...but it spilled in the hallway...HEHEHE!  Now anyone who goes to my room will be infected!!  HEEHAW!!  And you know how contagious giggles are!!  HEEHAW!!  It will spread like wildfire through the ship!!  HEEHEHEHEHEHE...I can't catch HEHEHE my breath!  HEHEHEHEHEHEH....HEEHAW!!  Look out Louise!!  I'm coming to visit YOU!!  HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEH....HEEHAW!!  (tears are running from my eyes!)
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 15, 2013, 08:10:37 AM
:D ;D ;D :) :D ;) ;D ;D :D :D ;D :) :D :D :D
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pooh on December 16, 2013, 06:57:15 AM
Stay away from me!  If I get the giggles.....I get the hiccups!
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pen on December 17, 2013, 09:13:29 AM
If I get the giggles I pee myself...not a good look in a tiny bikini, lol  :D
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pooh on December 17, 2013, 10:21:05 AM
Ha ha!  I saw a funny on FB the other day that said:

I used to laugh when my Mother would cross her legs when she coughed or sneezed.  It's not funny anymore.
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 17, 2013, 05:53:41 PM
I have no idea what you are talking about... not on The Good Ship No Wee!  ;D
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 18, 2013, 07:43:54 PM
Today I invited my extended family (which included everyone's 'exes") on board for a family dinner party in a private dining room. We had a gift exchange where we gave someone else what we'd always wanted...and they mostly gave it back! ( My 'ex" gave me Viagra!)  :D The food was exquisite and the music incredible; Ann Murray came to sing for us! I gotta' tell you it was one heck of a bash!  ;D
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pooh on December 19, 2013, 01:03:16 PM
That sounds like fun.  I did something similar.  I decided to give my ex a gift.  A free cruise.....into the Bermuda triangle....

::)
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 19, 2013, 01:07:34 PM
:D ???
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pooh on December 19, 2013, 01:08:40 PM
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Stilllearning on December 19, 2013, 01:55:26 PM
You could give them a one way fishing trip......my DH offers me one every once in a while (we live on the coast..LOL)   ;)
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 19, 2013, 02:21:08 PM
Recovering in real time (or trying to) from oral surgery today...so have popped on board for a swim and a chance to soak up some rays. I hear that the dancing is wonderful...so will head on out for that later on. Guys keep called and asking if I'm going to be there...and I'd hate to disappoint them. Go a really cute dress in the designer salon. Six 6.
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pooh on December 20, 2013, 06:17:44 AM
I'm glad you're going.  They are ringing my cabin phone off the hook asking if I'll put in a good word for them with you.  I told them my advice would be to bring you a very nice gift and that you like diamonds.
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pooh on December 20, 2013, 01:26:08 PM
I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.  I'm using my private helicopter to the house for a few days to spend it with my YS, DIL, GS and DH.  Somebody keep an eye on Luise and don't let her corrupt all those handsome gentlemen!   ;)
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 20, 2013, 01:31:03 PM
I will watch Luise and keep her on the straight and narrow. You can count on me.... ::)
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pen on December 21, 2013, 07:59:49 AM
Yeah sure, Luise  ;D

I hope everyone has a wonderful time on our cruise for the holidays. Now there's a seafood buffet calling my name...gotta run.

Oooh, I didn't realize how far up there a thong can ride! The man in front of me has got to put some clothes on. LOL!!
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 21, 2013, 08:08:07 AM
Ask him to turn around and walk backward!  :D :D :D Ah, that's better!

I'm off to the stuffed animal store...am looking for a replica of 'Babe.' My heroine! What a love!
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: nikncon on December 22, 2013, 07:48:56 PM
Hello ladies.So niceto be going back to sea.Time to ring in the New Year with a splash:))  My people will prepare what I need to bring on cruise.Oh forget it!! I'll buy everything on the ship since everything is under a dollar.Canadian.See you soon! Xox.
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 22, 2013, 07:54:15 PM
Hey, Nic...can't wait to go shopping with you! Whee! Hugs...
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: freespirit on December 22, 2013, 11:23:31 PM
Luise thank you for this site and your wise and helpful comments. I want to thank all members here who have helped me through some of my emotional  messes. No gift is  like the gift of standing by someone in need, and actually helping that person with advice  or comfort. This gift, Luise, you give all year round. You belong on my Christmas tree, at the top - our star  - looking down.
Merry Christmas everyone. Hopefully the joy is within your hearts. don't let anyone else take that away.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yrnwp4EYEJU/UKrzEaci7BI/AAAAAAAACOo/SEJa5ggFiyY/s1600/Christmas-Tree-Nature1024-226431.jpeg)
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pen on December 23, 2013, 09:39:20 AM
You all are wonderful friends to me. You lift my spirits during times of stress and give me insight when I cannot see past my nose. This site continues to amaze me! I hope the New Year brings peace, joy, fulfillment and clarity to all!!
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 23, 2013, 09:44:41 AM
Awwwwww... :D
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: nikncon on December 25, 2013, 07:06:37 PM
You ladies are Awsome.You have been there for me and I'm sure that I will need you in the future. Best wishes to all for good health, and many blessings during 2014 and to Luise keep this site going. You can't imagine all the women who read this site. Sometimes they don't participate but they are getting the knowledge and encouragement that they need by reading the great advice that is given every day. Hugs and bless you.
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 25, 2013, 07:36:10 PM
Merry Christmas, Nic.
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 28, 2013, 01:44:11 PM
OK, confession time! I have met the most incredible guy...not on the ship...here at my retirement center and he is taking the cruise with me! So, if you haven't seen a lot of me this year...better to not ask too many questions.  8) On board...he no longer needs a walker or our nursing facaility. Whee!  :D
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: elsieshaye on December 28, 2013, 06:34:27 PM
Go, Luise!
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pooh on December 30, 2013, 05:42:46 AM
Luise you sly dog you......
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 30, 2013, 06:17:00 AM
Not easy to be a sly at 86.9 but it's a lot of fun trying! Calling room service...

Lets all meet on the sun deck to plan our New Years's Eve Party!  8)
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Stilllearning on December 30, 2013, 10:16:39 AM
OK ladies!!  Find a good set of headphones and come with me for a tour!!  This is awesome!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0uGsAksBaY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0uGsAksBaY)

Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pen on December 30, 2013, 11:48:29 AM
Wow, too cool :)
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on December 30, 2013, 12:06:47 PM
What an amazing field trip on our cruise! I am dizzy on the first step on my kitchen stool.  ???
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Pooh on January 02, 2014, 06:09:24 AM
Great tour!  The camera he has on his head, is the camera I bought DH for Christmas!  He wants to film while riding the motorcycle!
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on January 02, 2014, 11:24:59 AM
Oh, fun! My 'kids' loved that video, too. One had vertigo! LOL!
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: Stilllearning on January 02, 2014, 06:53:23 PM
And now for my new year's resolution.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo4OnQpwjkc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo4OnQpwjkc)

Happy New Year!!
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: nikncon on January 04, 2014, 07:49:03 PM
Luise,So  glad that you have met someone and brought him on the cruise.Please be careful.We don't want to be planning a baby shower .We are all way past that stage.Especially you!!
;)
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on January 04, 2014, 07:55:47 PM
Nic -  ;)

Does everyone feel complete on this and ready to head back to home port and lock this thread? I do. What a cruise! :-)
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: nikncon on January 05, 2014, 07:51:08 PM
Luise,I think that by Sept I will definitely be ready for our third cruise.What do you think ?.
Title: Re: Second Annual WWU Imaginary Holiday Cruise
Post by: luise.volta on January 05, 2014, 09:15:26 PM
You betcha', Nic! Lets close this down and start shopping the sales for next year! :-)