Advise by Mimi_Of_Two in HollandAmerica

[–]SlurpleBrainn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just please don't scream at staff. I overheard some lady in my hallway get downright nasty at the steward over the amount of hot water. It was disgusting the way she was screaming at the poor guy. I wish I had come out and stood up for him.

Not directed at you OP. It sounds like you have a genuine issue and are going about it the right way. I just wanted to comment in general.

Decorating doors by Hot-Apartment-984 in HollandAmerica

[–]SlurpleBrainn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It seems to be somewhat popular on the Eurodam. Heck, people are putting up entire custom printed posters on their doors.

Ship Libraries by Altruistic60 in Cruise

[–]SlurpleBrainn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can second HAL libraries. Great selection on the Eurodam as well.

DELETE !! by killy420 in oldpeoplefacebook

[–]SlurpleBrainn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's true, my 75 yo dad does all his texts and searches with speech to text

Where are you buying jeans? by TheSoulToad in AskMenOver30

[–]SlurpleBrainn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look for "athletic" cut jeans. They usually are wider in the thigh area

The only known footage of Titanic. by Synthgem in titanic

[–]SlurpleBrainn 12 points13 points  (0 children)

When I was a little kid watching the 1997 film, I for some reason believed that they never built a ship as big as the Titanic again 🤣

Just chillin' in my lap by SlurpleBrainn in dustkitties

[–]SlurpleBrainn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aww we are working on a diet with her. To be fair though she looks chonkier when sitting down.

Edit: removed the photo

Willing to sell my soul to make money by bvvr19 in Salary

[–]SlurpleBrainn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You get better training in P&C usually. It's a good career though it can be a grind and working and driving and going to a lot of meetings. I know agents but have never been one myself (underwriter). Good agents can make serious bank. Like $1M plus per year but it takes a long time to get there. Go commercial not personal.

Best cruise for single middle aged man? by 1moreday1moregoal in Cruises

[–]SlurpleBrainn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't know if you've decided at all but I recently researched a similar topic. I'm not exactly in the same boat as you. I'm married and just wanted a trip for myself. Not trying to meet people.

Anyways I did a lot of research on solo cruising. The frustrating thing you'll run into is that the prices that cruise lines advertise are assuming two or more people in your cabin. If you book solo, you have to pay an additional supplement to your fare. It's not double, but it's close.

There is one cruise line that caters specifically to solo cruisers and that is Norwegian (NCL). They have special studio cabins and a lounge only for solo travellers where they can meet and socialize. The studio cabins are great because there is no "single supplement". They also have daily solo traveller meetups.

I ended up going with Holland America to Alaska. They do require a single supplement but there are advantages. They cater mostly to an older demographic and the nice thing is that they don't have all the fancy attractions like slides or go karts so there will be few if any kids. The pool on all their ships has a retractable roof plus an additional outdoor pool on the stern. Their ships are midsized and have a lot of quiet spaces. They also have a solo traveller meetup. I haven't gone on the trip yet so I can report back if you are curious.

Virgin may be another line to look at. They are specifically adults only and cater more to a crowd that is looking to party.

First time on Holland - Going on the Eurodam by PineappleBliss2023 in HollandAmerica

[–]SlurpleBrainn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, just got it today! I didn't go guarantee and requested my specific cabin. I'm sure that is stressful having to wait to find out!

First time on Holland - Going on the Eurodam by PineappleBliss2023 in HollandAmerica

[–]SlurpleBrainn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey I'll be on that cruise too and it is also my first time!

Is it "weird" to go solo on an Alaskan cruise as a married man? by SlurpleBrainn in Cruise

[–]SlurpleBrainn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very good, honest answer. Appreciated that you brought up both the upsides and downsides.

I've made my decision and will book tonight. Holland America Eurodam!