SECOND CRUISE ARE YOU BOOKED AND WHAT SHOW AND ZONE DO YOU HAVE?

Mimi...I would've never guessed you will soon be 50!! You sure don't show your age, honestly you don't! Shoot, I'm 53, will be 54 in August, and it seems so unreal! The problem is my mind still feels as if it's as young as 30, and it seems like just yesterday I was 30, lol...but my body can't keep up with my mind, lol. My mind doesn't comprehend that my body is older and can't do the things it use to be able to do, like party & dance for 18 hours 5 days straight, lol. OMG...my poor legs and feet, hahahaha.

Thanks for keeping me in your prayers, that's about all I can do...pray my house sells soon so I can move away, begin to re-build my life. I'm actually very excited and looking forward to moving away, getting my own place that my 'x' never had anything to do with...it being ALL MINE, and creating my own new life memories from scratch. I've actually come a very long way in the last year with emotionally healing, and for the first time in my life really...I feel 'free', as if I'm breathing for the first time. I totally enjoy being able to make my own decisions without conflict or fear of such, it's an amazing feeling. Heck, I went from my parents house to a husbands house...I've never been on my own, and I love it!! :)

Yeah, I don't blame ya with not wanting the debt. I sure hope it's not serious Mimi, related to your medical expenses, and wish you the best. :)

It's been a struggle for me to book the 2011 cruise so soon after the first. My finances were stretched as it was going on the first, and had no time to recover before it was time to begin paying for the 2nd cruise. I don't understand why they pushed it so close, as many alumni couild not afford to book so soon after the first. It would've been more feasible and comfortable had they waited until August/September, like last year. Making matters worse, which I also don't understand...is upon booking they request a $250 deposit of course, but 6 wks later require another payment of $300, which is due next week! Last years cruise they gave us 3 months between payments...but this payment is only 6 wks after the deposit payment. It took all I had extra to cover the deposit, and now I'm scraping to pull together the $300 due next week.

I don't use plastic since my divorce. My X husband suffered a heart attack scare over 3 yrs ago, shortly thereafter became mentally unstable with clinical depression, brain chemistry change, abusing alcohol to relieve panic attacks, etc.. He became irresponsible as a result of his instability, including financially. He completely wiped out our assets behind my back, including illegally without my knowing cashed in our retirement savings. Also, he had ruined credit in his own name, began using my excellent credit established over a lifetime in my own name. He has ruined my credit too, even though he was court ordered to pay back and pay off debt he incurred in my legal name, he disobeys court orders. My only option is to hold him in contempt...but right now just don't have the emotional energy for another battle with his insane evil & cruel personality.

I was court awarded residential possession of our joint owned home, it's for sale, but the failed economy and location bei

I hadn't read this far when I posted my previous post related to you and Trix sharing a cabin. I didn't realize Trix had already booked a cabin, thought she was waiting to confirm a cabinmate first, but maybe not. Yeah, not only is a refund a hassle, it's only given I think if you have the cancel for any reason insurance, and you only are refunded 75% according to those I've talked to who used the insurance last cruise. I'll keep you in mind too Mimi, if I run across any trustworthy friends who are wanting to share a cabin that have not booked yet. :)

Mimi said:I've seen her posts. The problem is I have a room already too and it's all paid and I don't want to have to go through the hassle of trying to get a refund.TheRoxy said:hunny you need to get ahold of TRIX,pretty lady,with pretty flowers,she has a room allready,and needs a cabinmateMimi said:Show 2, zone 2; obstructed view cabin on deck 6. April can't get here fast enough!!!I was planning on traveling alone, but I'm going to have to find someone to share the room now that I've had some unplanned medical expenses (had to have knee surgery) and need to recover some of the money I've already paid.

Well, Mimi and Trix are both friends of mine, and I would recommend to either of them sharing a cabin with one another. I've known Trix for years, including much about her private life. I've not known 'Mimi' as long, nor know as much about her private world as I do Trixie's ( Molly)...but feel as though I know 'Mimi' well enough to be comfortable with recommending she and Trix get to know one another better and possibly share a cabin. 'Mimi' was on the last cruise, and is also a Facebook friend of mine, as well as a KR Community friend. :)

Trix is very outgoing, Mimi might be a bit more reserved in personality than Trix, from what I've gathered...but I do think their personalities would blend well overall. I'd recommend they get to know one anothers likes and dislikes talking in emails, or via Facebook messages, or even messages here...then they'd know for sure if they would do well sharing a cabin.

Mimi said:Show 2, zone 2; obstructed view cabin on deck 6. April can't get here fast enough!!!I was planning on traveling alone, but I'm going to have to find someone to share the room now that I've had some unplanned medical expenses (had to have knee surgery) and need to recover some of the money I've already paid.

Yeppers! Going again! Lord help me! Or I should say us!

I have a very "special friend" attending with me next time

So Romeo who might the "special friend" be eh?...:)

Even though I think I allready know

Show 2, zone 2; obstructed view cabin on deck 6. April can't get here fast enough!!!

I was planning on traveling alone, but I'm going to have to find someone to share the room now that I've had some unplanned medical expenses (had to have knee surgery) and need to recover some of the money I've already paid.

Thank you! And of course I would trust your recommendation. If you hear of anyone let me know.

Connie Jo said:Okay, well let me know if you want me to post a status among my Facebook friends. Most I do know and have met if they're Kid Rock fans. I wouldn't hook you up with a weirdo, lol...besides, I don't 'think' I have any weirdo friends, lol. :)Trix said:I appreciate that but I'm a lil nervous about rooming with someone I don't know. However, I'm also a little desperate because I reallyreallyreally want to go. But really I don't want to be a poster child begging for a roommate, lol. If it doesn't work out, I wasn't meant to go.

I appreciate that but I'm a lil nervous about rooming with someone I don't know. However, I'm also a little desperate because I reallyreallyreally want to go. But really I don't want to be a poster child begging for a roommate, lol. If it doesn't work out, I wasn't meant to go.

I just found out today that she can't go.

Lynn hooked me up with someone who changed her mind. Lynn is going.

Connie Jo said:Lynn was your room-mate who backed out of going on the cruise? Oh, I hope not...she sent me an email and was so very excited to be going, and I was looking forward to her going too...after all these years of knowing one another finally able to meet & attend a Kid Rock event together. I thought Lynn was going with her hubby though, heck...maybe I misunderstood?Oh wait...I re-read...you mean it was Nettie's friend who backed out, not Nettie herself on her reservation?Trix said:Yeah, I did post it on Sixthman's and I think I might have on the fb Chillin page too. One of them I deleted after Nettie hooked me up with her friend. Connie, you'll remember Nettie/Lynn. I talked with her a few times and she seemed cool, and I've known Lynn for years so I felt comfortable. I'm gonna be so sad if i miss this boat!!!!Beckxy said:How about posting it up at the other places.. like Sixthman's board, and Facebook's Chillin The Most page? I'm gonna try and ask one more for you... still trying to keep my eyes pealed.. sorry all my friends that I tried.. wanna go, but just can't.Trix said:Welp you guys I thought I had a roommate all set up and she

Yeah, I did post it on Sixthman's and I think I might have on the fb Chillin page too. One of them I deleted after Nettie hooked me up with her friend. Connie, you'll remember Nettie/Lynn. I talked with her a few times and she seemed cool, and I've known Lynn for years so I felt comfortable. I'm gonna be so sad if i miss this boat!!!!

Beckxy said:How about posting it up at the other places.. like Sixthman's board, and Facebook's Chillin The Most page? I'm gonna try and ask one more for you... still trying to keep my eyes pealed.. sorry all my friends that I tried.. wanna go, but just can't.Trix said:Welp you guys I thought I had a roommate all set up and she just backed out, sorta...I'm not gonna count on her. Ugh it's gonna kill me if I can't go!! :o(

By all means yes, 1st show.

I lost my Lily to a severe seizure disorder. I managed to provide her with medication & care that extended her life happily inbetween seizure modes for 2 years, but the disorder only worsens with time the more seizures they have. She passed away this past January, was only 4 yrs old...the last two having the seizure disorder. I still miss her daily, and it's been 6 months. Heck, I miss her but don't miss my 'x' husband of 37 years hardly at all, lol. That should tell ya something right there about how miserable he was to live with!

My brother Ricky I lost to kidney disease in Feb. 2008, so I've had 3 major losses in 3 years...it's been tough, but God is beside me, and without my Faith likely wouldn't have surivived as well as I did. Heck, I'm still healing emotionally from all I endured the last 3 yrs of life...it just takes time, and I too have my guardian angels above...my grandma, her sister my great aunt, my uncle Bob, my brother Ricky, and hopefully my Lily, Maggie, Pebbles, Cole and Duke...the dogs I've lost in my life.

adena dodds said:Thank you so much for such wonderful words of encouragement. We must be happy to have had wonderful memories of the special people and beloved pets that we shared our lives with. I walk with my head held high. I have given my loved ones all the care and respect in the world and they are watching over me. Until we are all together again, that is what the light at the end of the tunnel is for me. My grandma said "You gotta be brave," after she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. And she got a few of her wishes in the end too. I got all of my wishes in the end of my dogs life also after he suffered for 4 yrs. of awful seizures. They both gave me the bravery to, I guess, die. Let's face it, death isn't always on the top of our lists of things

Thank you so much for such wonderful words of encouragement. We must be happy to have had wonderful memories of the special people and beloved pets that we shared our lives with. I walk with my head held high. I have given my loved ones all the care and respect in the world and they are watching over me. Until we are all together again, that is what the light at the end of the tunnel is for me. My grandma said "You gotta be brave," after she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. And she got a few of her wishes in the end too. I got all of my wishes in the end of my dogs life also after he suffered for 4 yrs. of awful seizures. They both gave me the bravery to, I guess, die. Let's face it, death isn't always on the top of our lists of things to do, hopefully not, but it's inevidible. For me, I may be even quite happy, especially because I know God will take me straight to my baby. They joy of that might just kill me twice!! Can you die once you're already dead and in heaven? Just kidding, my dog used to literally melt in my arms, he became lifeless. People would say to me that he looked like he died and went to heaven as I carried him blocks and blocks back home from a long walk. But I was there too, in heaven, with him dangleing in my arms. To kiss his forehead again, I'd give my life for that! It's gonna take alot of time. I still call for him and say all the crazy things he made me say to him. I even made up some corny songs for him, what he did to me my little coo-koo. He made his mummy kookie, that's cause he was too! And that was a good boy! Gotta go blow my nose now, thanks again!

Connie Jo said:Adena, you will always miss someone lost, but in time you'll heal. Your loss was last August, and according to research it takes a minimum of two years for mos

I wish I could go for a cruise on that boat that he had in the video for All Summer Long. The one that had cowboy written on the back. Just cruis'in down the lake or river would be so cool for me. I've never been on a cruise ship before and it seems so overwhelming to me. I like to keep it simple. I kinda don't like being stuck in a crowd. I like a good concert every now and then. I guess I over did it in the eighties and I'm more mellow these days. Sounds like fun anyway. I obtained alot ofserenity with my dog, with him I was most content and at peace. I was what you call hen-pecked for 10 yrs. with him, only him. He left such a void in me when he passed away last Aug. that I feel like a recluse anymore. My best friend calls me the Italian widow. The scary part is she's right. I just can't seem to shake the sadness. Thank God for my mom and dad and some great childhood friends and some family. Some, not all, just some. He really opened up my eyes to alot of things. It's unreal.