“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.”

-Robert A. Heinlein

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I totally agree with you about what a copout the “it was only a dream” excuse is. I’m not a big fan of soap operas, (except for that wonderful spoof, “Soap”!), but I’m sure I would have felt the way you did. Just as football players shouldn’t “phone it it”, neither should screenwriters.

Jan

Not sure if what we are sending even gets through. Can you just let us know if you receive this.

Thank you,

Betty & Rick Miles

And all along the way, we laughed WITH you and enjoyed the ride… “Now about those gas prices… just what are YOU going to do about them???”

Ahhhh, the Captain of the Aida Bella… This man sounds delightful!!! Simple, dedicated, honest, and passionate. As all Captains that the Carnival lines hire… OUTSTANDING!!!!

Looking forward to more and more from you… and any clips you can pre-release to us on video would be quite tasty and well recieved!!! Let us SEE what you’re doing!!!

Lambie

Welcome back home. At least you can have a real breakfast and not just bread and cheese…… looks like you have a busy week ahead of you. I’m sorry that you won’t see Heidi for her birthday. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful photos from your destinations. Thanks to Bubba as well, since I didn’t get a chance to say that earlier. I wish him all the best as CD.

From all the complications of flying that you went through from St. Petersburg to the “ceiling fans” plane, and the Fokker…… it would be most ridiculous not to follow your advice about cruising there rather than flying. I know exactly what you mean by that show “The Apprentice”. It’s like if someone has buck teeth and a third leg, you immediately disqualify to be on the show… A lot of shows are like that unfortunately…… and the sad part is that some of these not-so-attractive people have more brilliant ideas and strategies than the celebrity wanna-bes…

I wish all the best for that sick crew member they got off the Conquest. I hope the inconsiderate son of a b***h does indeed get seasick, lockjaw, and a permanent affiliation with Murphy! I mean, yeah it’s always disappointing when a port of call must be cancelled, but saving someone’s life is far more important than a vacation! Thanks to the captain for taking the garbage off the ship!

The story of Anne Frank does amaze me as well. I may not be big on history but this is indeed one of my favorite topics and I hope to see it for myself soon! I also enjoy the frequent raspberry flavored blogs! It gives us more chances to read more, laugh more, and stay updated. It’s also great to hear from your sister as well.

Well, I hope you enjoy your time at home and I hope the weather is nice as well. We’ve had such beautiful weather here lately in the NY/NJ area and we have another beautiful week ahead of us.

Have a great day!

Cheers,
Alex G.