Official Free Republic Network "Freeps Ahoy" Cruise After Action Report (WHOTCSOTC)

NA ^ | June 8, 2003 | Seeking the Truth

[MinuteGal]

Does IT sing? Is grass green?

Interesting Times, the Chairman of the Free Republic Network was aboard with his wife and two totally enchanting crumb crunches.

He gave a concert just for us in a shipboard salon. Seated at the piano with a mike at his lips, he both played and sang contemporary tunes, included a great song he wrote himself.

Near the end of this riveting musicale, he sang and played a moving rendition of "God Bless the USA". Let me tell you, it brought the waterworks to my eyes.

We've said it before, and I'll say it again, freepers are so talented in so many ways.

Billy Joel, move over....Interesting Times is ready for the lights of Broadway!

Leni

[abner]

I am stunned.

[Petronski]

The guides told us to shuffle our feet so that we don't step on them. That's when they sting you.

That's also sound advice when visiting over at DU.com

[The Shrew]

Just in for a quick post - had to pick up the car after the airport, and I just had to stop in and check the thread! (I'm not addicted!)

I've heard rumours that IT sings really, really well - as does his wife - but WHOTCSOTC!

;-)

I know you and Barry stayed home because I was going on this cruise, you missed a great time!

Regards,

TS

[The Shrew]

Thank you for all of your hard work! It was a great effort and obvious to all that you had put an enormous amount of effort into the cruise. Thank you!

Regards,

TS

[The Shrew]

You sang pretty well yourself!

Regards,

TS

[abner]

I know you and Barry stayed home because I was going on this cruise, you missed a great time!

Yea, that's it! LOL! We really, really wanted to go again...

[Stultis]

I'm so glad it was a success, and I will be on the next one.

**Katie/LMN**

[abner]

Photos? Where are the photos? We need more photos.....

[AnnaZ]

I am sooooooooooooooo jealous!

 

Can L.A. be the port of departure next time... pleeeeeeeeeease?

[strela]

strela is back from the cruise, but not really back from the cruise in a more significant way. A painfully detailed apres-action report is in work and will be posted for the edification of all when ready (and yes I know all about WHOTCSOTC).

Some awful, some bewildering, LOTS good, much extraordinary - this cruise was a microcosm of life its ownself. This Texas country boy has had the time of his life.

[strela]

I will again echo the sentiments of the cruisin' Freepers to a man (and woman) ... ya done good. Thank you thank you thank you!

[nutmeg]

Start planning for FRN Cruise #3!

When and where? I'm already dreaming about it...

Sorry we couldn't make this one (our son graduated from college around the time of the cruise - had lots of west coast relatives visiting here). I hope we can make the next cruise.

The group photo is great! Looking forward to more pics.

nutmeg & zelig

[strela]

It's not far down to paradise
At least it's not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find tranquility
The canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Believe me
It's not far to never never land
No reason to pretend
And if the wind is right you can find the joy
Of innocence again
The canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Believe me

Sailing
Takes me away
To where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free

Fantasy
It gets the best of me
When I'm sailing
All caught up in the reverie
Every word is a symphony
Won't you believe me

It's not far back to sanity
At least it's not for me
And when the wind is right you can sail away
And find serenity
The canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Believe me

Thank you Christopher Cross for encapsulating much of what I felt this past week.

[AGreatPer]

What a great looking bunch of Freepers.

Wonderful that you had a successful trip.

[strela]

(To the tune of "Barrett’s Privateers")

Oh the year was 2003
(How I wish I was back there right now)
Some tickets came from Wanda Frecks, to the gaudiest vessel you’d ever suspect

(chorus)
God d**n them all, I was told, we’d cruise the seas for casino gold.
We’d pet some rays, drink some beers
I’m a broken man on a Texas pier, the last of strela’s privateers.

Well, Bahama Mama cried the group
(How I wish I was back there right now)
39 brave men and women who would make for her the Freeper crew

(chorus)

The Triumph’s bulk was an awesome sight
(How I wish I was back there right now)
She had 5 pools and gourmet food, and the bars and casino for those late-night jags.

(chorus)

On May 31 we put to sea
(How I wish I was back there right now)
We were 2 whole days to Cozumel cay, drinkin’ like madmen all the way.

(chorus)

On the third day we sailed again
(How I wish I was back there right now)
When a bloody great island hove in sight, on Grand Cayman we prepared to light.

(chorus)

Seven Mile Beach lay low down with sand
(How I wish I was back there right now)
Oh my kite flew high and my heart gave a leap, but it ended up in the briny deep

(chorus)

And at length we stood from Jamaica, eh!
(How I wish I was back there right now)
Our crack fall climbers made a game of Dunn’s, but it ended up makin’ short work of me

(chorus)

I sloshed and gurgled like a drowning rat
(How I wish I was back there right now!)
Well my abs were smashed into Silly Putty and the rapids carried off me dignity

(chorus)

So here I write in me 43rd year
Its been 7 days since we sailed away, and I want to go back yesterday

(chorus)

[LurkerNoMore!]

Pics would help me feel better, too. I'm really trying to experience this vicariously..........

[LurkerNoMore!]

I LOVE LENI'S SHOES

(okay, going to bed now)

[LurkerNoMore!]

I just can't wait to hear about your close friend Alphonso.
(WHOTCSONC, Except Alphonso)