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There is much loose talk about "internet friends" and the generally shallow aspects thereof.
But the sentiments expressed by my fellow passengers here, by people I have never met, by people whom my wife had never met, but who share a common interest (may I say even love?) are most heartwarming.
I am deeply grateful, to all.
And who knows, I might meet some of you sometime!
Cruisetalk was my first internet forum back in 2000.Then it was exotic to participate in a cyberspace discussion or chat, where today it is mainstream.
I have met 9 cruisetalkers in person over 6 cities, 2 continents, and 3 countries. Some more than once, others very soon as geography permits.
cast in order of appearance:
*BigUfan*Dmitry*Britanis*SobeTim*Darrell*FrankXPrudent*Cunardcoll*Onno*SSLewis
Some whom I have not met have been 'penpals' for a while, and when geography permits.
I met BigUFan first in Philly; right next to the SSUnitedStates 9 months into cruisetalk and felt exotic to put a live person to a discussion group.
I know ErnieRoller and Malcolm met on the QE2.
My recent QE2 voyage stunned me by being recognized by 3 people as Desirod.
Most fascinating is that I found that people have different internet/penpal personalities, telephone personalities, and face to face personalities. If I were a social scientist?
Meeting over the internet is like meeting in person where one comes together by common interest.Like in physical space, trouble happens if something is too good to be true, because it is or if one wants something for nothing at your expense.
But, for reasons expressed here, my future cruise plans are truncated at this point.
C'est sera sera and all that. I might be on a vessel of more stature than the Henlopen-Cape May Ferry sometine. Or one of you may be taking a skipjack cruise on the Chesapeake.
I'll be the old geezer with a bandage on his hand from trying to open oysters. My late wife, however, was a whiz at it.
There are no formal nights on either type of vessel, which, as I see it, is a pity.
We have figured out that we have sailed on the same ships together several times - as far back as 1984 and as recent as 2002.
It will be great to finally "meet" and reminisce about our voyages
They should be back by now and hope they enjoyed the cruise.
We had a great time together and much cruise and ship conversation.
quote:Originally posted by desirod7:I had the pleasure of meeting Ernie Roller this week in Atlantic City. I introduced him to 2 of my friends and he 2 of his.We had a great time together and much cruise and ship conversation.
I enjoyed myself as well. Wonderful to meet you and the dinner was excellent! If anyone happens to be in Summer's Point, NJ on the Jersey shore, I highly recommend the Sail restaurant.
It's owned by a gay couple and they have done an amazing job.
Ernie
Doug now 16, was there with his parents and the 3 are very nice people. He will likely grow into a fine young man.
I met with Cunardcoll aka Jochen for a 2nd time in Belgium who joined us and took me and Johan off-roading in the Belgian countryside. We traded QE2 stories.
Thanks for a wonderful time
In 2006 Sea Trade we should have a cruisetalk get together in South Beach.
I now have met 16 cruisetalkers from 5 states, 2 coasts, 5 countries, 2 continents, and 2 cruises aged 17 to senior citizen.
[ 03-18-2005: Message edited by: desirod7 ]
We discussed this point and it's true: every Cruise Talker has an "on-line" personality in their posts, but in person that individual may come across as completely different.
Since we all share some common interests, just by being members of this board, I encourage everyone to try and meet each other if the opportunity arises.
Rich
Onno
If anyone else is going to be in any of those places - let me know. Hopefully I shall have some free time...we shall see
Am sailing on River Empress on a 4 night Industry Cruise.
Cheers!
[ 03-18-2005: Message edited by: Jekyll ]
quote:Originally posted by Jekyll:I am hoping to have the chance to meet Johan while in Antwerp on April 06, will then in be in Heusden on April 07/08 and Amsterdam on April 08 and 09.[ 03-18-2005: Message edited by: Jekyll ]
I am quite looking forward to it !!
J
quote:Originally posted by Onno:Indeed it is interesting to know the persons behind the postings. I have met or spoken on the phone with a couple of Cruise Talkers and it does make the forum more lifelike and interesting. Sometimes you almost forget you are interacting with a person that is in a completely different part of the world living in another time zone all together. Onno
remember this after walking past the Witte de Withestraat hash bar
David and Linerrich, I hope you found the discussion about the difference between computer/reallife personalities not too disturbing !!
quote:Originally posted by Jekyll:hi Seas - what an unusal comment to make...am sure your physical appearance is irrelevant to that particular conversation.
I think Jekyll was joking!
However, appearances are very important in the maritime world: See Here
[ 10-22-2005: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]
Any girl out there interested in a 22 year old good looking single guy ??
Jochenwww.jgadv.tk
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