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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:35 AM
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In about seven hours, I'm out of here for four months.
:woohoo:
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underpants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:36 AM
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1. Work or DU?
or both?

that's like ...uh... 4 ovulating cycles
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:37 AM
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5. Both. Limited access to a computer.
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underpants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:40 AM
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8. Research work with feces throwing monkeys?
Oh you already said yes to the DU part sorry
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:41 AM
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10. :
Edited on Thu Dec-20-07 11:42 AM by ohiosmith

:hi: :rofl:
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AllegroRondo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:36 AM
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2. out of the Lounge?
how will we get along without you?
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:38 AM
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6. You take my place.
:hi:
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AllegroRondo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 12:12 PM
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21. I'll start the daily "replace a word" thread
have fun!

:hi:
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Dr. Strange Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 12:34 PM
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22. Wow! That's a lot of responsibility AllegroRondo.
Heavy is the head of he who wears the ohiosmith crown.

I wish you luck.

And good luck to ohiosmith too!
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 01:55 PM
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25. AllegroRondo will do great. I'll soon be forgotten.
And thanks DuStrange. :hi:
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:37 AM
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3. Where are you going?
What are you doing? :shrug:
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:39 AM
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7. Pre retirement cruise. Around the world.
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:44 AM
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11. Sweet!
Enjoy! :) :hi:
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:46 AM
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12. Thanks bigwillg.
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Parche Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:49 AM
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13. cruise to Nanaimo?
What cruise line? :hi:
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:57 AM
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17. Holland America. The ship is the Amsterdam
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Parche Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 12:12 PM
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20. If Jesus Cruised On Holland America
The ship would be called the 'Goddam'


Holland America is good, Oceania Cruise line is first class!!! they do around the world also

:party: :hi:
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 01:57 PM
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27. You know you're going to hell for that?
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Sequoia Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 01:44 PM
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24. Send us a postcard at every port !!
Have fun, stay safe, be carefull of the ship's food since so my crusie ship people seem to get ill from it.
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 01:58 PM
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28. Postcards, done.
Thanks
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Fire Walk With Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:37 AM
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4. Your work, your home, or DU?
Or some combination?

If you'll be off of DU, I'll miss you and your contribution. Have fun, regardless!
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:40 AM
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9. Thanks Peake. All of the above mentioned.
:hi:
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La Lioness Priyanka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:50 AM
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14. i will miss you
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 01:58 PM
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29. Miss you more.
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quip Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:51 AM
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15. Wow, a cruise around the world, but I'm afraid
that with PRE retirement celebrations like that, you will experience a letdown for your actual retirement party...

Maybe try to hold a little back, somehow.... :shrug: :D

Have a, err, world of fun, and we'll you upon your return! :hi:
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 01:59 PM
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30. Good advice. Thanks.
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 11:51 AM
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16. Have a great time.
:hi:
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 02:00 PM
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31. I will. Thanks.
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GalleryGod Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 12:02 PM
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18. Make sure your chopper pilot knows how to land!
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 02:00 PM
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32. :
:rofl:
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madinmaryland Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 12:09 PM
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19. Dude, you can't be series!


:hide:

:hi:
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 02:01 PM
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33. As series as GD on Monday morning.
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ThomCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 12:59 PM
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23. I hope you have an awesome time.
And take lots of pictures to share with us when you come back. :)
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 02:02 PM
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34. Will do. You'll have to tell me how to post them.
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ThomCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 02:03 PM
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36. When the time comes, I'll happily walk you through it.
:)
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 02:08 PM
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38. Thank you sir.
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billyskank Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 01:57 PM
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26. I'll keep an eye on MrCoffee while you're gone.
:hi:
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 02:03 PM
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35. You'll never sleep!
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billyskank Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 02:08 PM
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37. I'll keep an IV of Hot Lava Java running 24/7.
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 02:12 PM
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39. Dude! Me thinks that you may need more. We're talking MrCoffee here.
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Karenina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 03:44 PM
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40. Have a WONDERFUL trip!!!
And "bring us something back!!!" :grouphug:
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 03:44 PM
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42. Thanks. What would you like?
:hi:
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Karenina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 03:58 PM
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43. OOOH! That's what my Daddy always asked...
Hmmm... How about stories of Peace on Earth and Goodwill Toward Every Sentient Creature? :hug: Gute Reise und VIEL SPAß!!!
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 05:53 PM
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46. done
:hi:
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SallyMander Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 03:44 PM
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41. Have a great trip!
Don't miss us too much! :rofl:

:hi:
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 05:54 PM
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47. Thanks.
missing you already :hi: :cry:
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 04:01 PM
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44. How will you survive without my snark on a routine basis?
:D
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 05:55 PM
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48. Could you please set up an online snark account for me?
:hi:
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lost-in-nj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 04:05 PM
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45. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
have a blast!!!!!!!!!

log in when you can!!!!!!!!!!


pictures and more pictures!!!!!!!!


:hug:

lost
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 05:56 PM
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49. Thanks. I'll try. Will do.
:hi:
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matcom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 06:12 PM
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50. what the FUCK????111
I didn't authorize this! :grr:

what.the.hell.

WHERE will you be asshole and WHY will you NOT be HERE?

:cry:
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 06:20 PM
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51. Why do you think i waited till you were out?


Grand World Voyage Highlights:

Three maiden ports of call for Holland America Line including Nha Trang, Vietnam; Tuticorin, India; and Salalah, Oman
Phu My, Vietnam is a maiden port of call for Holland America Line
Eight new ports not previously visited on Grand World Voyages including Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Fuerte Amador, Panama; Christchurch & Dunedin, New Zealand; Sochi, Russia; Sevastopol, Ukraine; Split, Croatia and Tripoli, Libya
Overnights in Papeete, Tahiti; Sydney, Australia; Hong Kong, China; Singapore; Mumbai, India; Istanbul, Turkey; and Venice, Italy
Extended stays (late-evening departures) are featured in Perth, Australia; Safaga and Alexandria, Egypt
Extensive Black Sea experience
Daylight passage through the Panama Canal, Suez Canal and the Bosporus Strait – the only connection between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean
Scenic cruising in Fjordland National Park; Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound & Milford Sound – a first on a Grand World Voyage
Crossing both the Equator (featuring the King Neptune Ceremony) and International Date Line (January 28th does not exist!)
Sailing on a total of 20 different oceans, seas, bays, sounds, or straits
Comprehensive itinerary with very rich port experiences, offering—
Approximately 1 port every 2.9 days
Average of 15.1 hours per port
A total of 590 total hours in port

more: http://www.luxuryworldcruises.com/holland_america_worldcruise2008.html:hi: :hi:
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matcom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 06:29 PM
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52. so is that like 4 months REAL time?
or 4 months total passing through Daylight, Time Zones, Equators, Date Lines, etc...?

If the latter is the case, I calculate you will be gone one full weekend TOPS!
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 06:32 PM
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53. If you're right, I won't need both pair of underwear I'm taking.
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matcom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 06:34 PM
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54. don't bother packing more than 2 condoms
i'm just sayin'
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 06:37 PM
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55. Think I'll need two? That's what, four uses.
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matcom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 06:38 PM
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56. not 4 uses
4 minutes you idiot
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 06:44 PM
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57. Four minutes. I'm 60 for crissakes. That'd kill me.
:rofl:
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 07:08 PM
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58. I'm outta here. See you all next May. All the best for the new year.
:hi:
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yellowdogintexas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-20-07 07:42 PM
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59. have a fantastic time, take lots of photos and send them to us when you get
a chance! SEt up a photobucket account before you go, then you can upload
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