Announcing "Freeps Ahoy", a Free Republic Network Caribbean Cruise

Free Republic Network | 11/01/2002 | MinuteGal

[dittomom]

Only one way to make this cruise better than the last one - MORE FREEPERS!!!!!!!! C'mon everybody get on board - it's a heckuva lot better than that Democrat Love Train!!!!!!

FREEP'S AHOY!!!!!

[rintense]

Are you going????

[lodwick]

A while back, there was a story about Reuben Gonzolas, who was in the final match of his first professional racquetball tournament. He was playing the perennial champion for his first shot at a victory on the pro circuit. At match point in the fifth and final game, Gonzolas made a super "kill shot" into the front corner to win the tournament. The referee called it good, and one of the linemen confirmed the shot was a winner.

But after a moment's hesitation, Gonzolas turned and declared that his shot had skipped into the wall, hitting the floor first. As a result, the serve went to his opponent, who went on to win the match.

Reuben Gonzolas walked off the court; everyone was stunned. The next issue of a leading racquetball magazine featured Gonzolas on its cover. The lead editorial searched and questioned for an explanation for the first ever occurrence on the professional racquetball circuit. Who could ever imagine it in any sport or endeavor? Here was a player with everything officially in his favor, with victory in his grasp, who disqualifies himself at match point and loses.

When asked why he did it, Gonzolas replied, "It was the only thing I could do to maintain my integrity."

[dixie sass]

OOOOOh, you handsome debil! Shirt, Jacket, Pants, er, ah, ummm, shoes. Very nice! giggle.

[dixie sass]

Ah, CCC, you're supposed to check and find out what everyone is wearing - style, color, shoes, etc, etc, etc.

Men just never learn, tsk, tsk!!!

[lodwick]

This is something to think about when negative people are doing their best to rain on your parade. So remember this the next time someone who knows nothing and cares less makes your life miserable!

A New York woman was at her hairdresser's on Park Avenue getting her hair styled prior to a trip to Rome with her boyfriend. She mentioned the trip to the hairdresser, who responded, "Rome?" why would anyone want to go there? It's crowded, dirty and full of Italians. You're crazy to go to Rome. So, how're you getting there?"

"We're taking Continental," was the reply. "We got a great rate!"

"Continental?" exclaimed the hairdresser. "That's a terrible airline.
Their planes are old, their flight attendants are ugly, and they're always late. So, where are you staying in Rome?"

"We'll be at this exclusive little place over on Rome's left bank called Teste..."

"Don't go any further. I know that place. Everybody thinks its gonna be something special and exclusive, but it's really a dump, the worst hotel in the city! The rooms are small, the service is surly and they're overpriced. So, whatcha doing when you get there?"

"We're going to go to see the Vatican and we hope to see the Pope."

"That's rich," laughed the hairdresser. "You and a million other people trying to see him. He'll look the size of an ant. Boy, good luck on this lousy trip of yours. You're going to need it."

A month later, the woman again came in for a hairdo. The hairdresser asked her about her trip to Rome. "It was wonderful,"
explained the woman, "not only were we on time in one of Continental's brand new planes, but it was overbooked and they bumped us up to first class. The food and wine were wonderful, and I had a handsome
28-year-old steward who waited on me hand and foot. And the hotel -- it was great! They'd just finished a $5 million remodeling job and now it's a jewel, the finest hotel in the city. They, too, were overbooked, so they apologized and gave us their owner's suite at no extra charge!"

"Well," muttered the hairdresser, "that's all well and good, but I know you didn't get to see the Pope."

"Actually, we were quite lucky, because as we toured the Vatican, a Swiss Guard tapped me on the shoulder and explained that the Pope likes to meet some of the visitors and if I'd be so kind as to step into his private room and wait, the Pope would personally greet me. Sure enough, five minutes later, the Pope walked through the door and shook my hand! I knelt down and he spoke a few words to me."

"Oh, really...What'd he say?"

He said, "Where'd you get the sh!tty hairdo?

[dixie sass]

Integrity. Yes.

[dixie sass]

Thank you Lodwick.

I appreciate those stories more than you could ever know.

[dixie sass]

You are in Indonesia - Bali?

[lodwick]

Good afternoon there, and thank you for saying so. ;-)

[Gore_ War_ Vet]

If there is indeed a lie present in this thread, perhaps you could identify it a bit more clearly.

You remind me of the old joke: How do you tell if strela's lying?

Although you have demonstrated superior stenographic abilities, your analytic and strategic skills are demonstrably lacking or you would have seen that the best way to avoid the controversy preceding the last cruise would be to be upfront and energetic about the fundraising cruise.

One of traits of a rational, intelligent, adult is to learn from past mistakes, an ability you seem to be lacking. If you belonged to a group with any leadership they would have told you "Let it be." unfortunately you have no such guidance.

The traits that attracted me to FR were the intelligence and experience of its posters. I found their cognitive abilities and vast experience often intimidating. You lower the bar for the rest of us, and for that I thank you.

It was never my intention to debate you, only to keep you honest.
A job, for which I fear there are not enough hours in a day.

Todays fortune cookie "The last place to make cutbacks is with your friends." Well, I guess we won't worry about that one.

[ChadGore]

WIN ONE FOR THE GIPPER

Vote on Tuesday.

Do the right thing.

[homeschool mama]

**Are you going???? **

I think my cruise days (vertigo)are over...so no, I won't be going. But we did go on the same cruise but used a different cruise line. Wonderful week. :o) Are *you* going?

[rintense]

Probably not. I'm saving money to decorate and finish my home. I, too, have had vertigo and have problems being on the water.

[homeschool mama]

With the wrist bands and pills popped, I still got sick. ugh.

With what the cruise will cost (especially after spending $) you could do quite a lot with your home. :o)

[Interesting Times]

Over here mending fences again, I see...

[Bob J]

LOL.

[Bob J]

Whoops...

Dio.

[xJones]

Any other adjectives that I missed?

Well, "financial" and "vacation timing" come to mind, which is why most FReepers don't attend but never mind.....

[Gore_ War_ Vet]

IT,

Have a nice cruise, raise a ton of money.

What's wrong with that?