I think you are right and the cruise lines are going to take a hit if we do not resolve this crisis. It is one of the reasons that I was unsure about spending this little bit of money I made. But it's done now so I might as well make the most of it. Lets hope we do not have to face canceling our NAV cruise because of a recession.
I know it will be sad for you to say goodbye to the SV. How many times have you sailed on her? I know its a lot. My cruise points are showing 20 that is before I take th TA. I will get two for that so I may make DP ( if we are still able to cruise ) next year.
Martha, I am so sorry for your co-workers dilemma. It is a terrible situation. I pray that they come up with something this weekend to resolve this before we are all in the s--t. If that happens we are going to hear many more stories like this. The trouble is that a lot of people do not know how to cope and live, cook and manage. Not like the generations past. There are many spoiled people out there and they will be in for a rude awakening, I don't think a lot of people would be able to cope, especially young people. But here's hoping it does not happen.
Think I have found someone to look after Eddie while I am gone. A co-worker who is going with me has a married son who lives near me in an apartment. I have offered for him to come around and use the house pool etc so Eddie has some company. I hope it works out but they are a good family.
Talked to my son today. he is booked to go to OZ with his GF in November. He wants me to go to Scotland to see him before he leaves which is right at the same time as my cruise. I told him it might be difficult but he was so disappointed and said his da had told him he would pay for me to visit. I am thinking I need to go this month as I do not want two long flight so close together. I have told Alistair to tell his father I want a business class fare and a hotel booked in Edinburgh as I am not sleeping on the sofa. We will see what the response is.
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