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Big fan of the books and the show. I went to Laura Ingalls Wilder Grade School in SD. Still have the set of books to this day.

Never. It wouldn't even enter my mind.

I'm from Colorado. Used to ski every weekend until I needed foot surgery and can no longer wear ski boots. My kids were around 2 when they started skiing. It's in our blood.

Do what makes you comfortable. I'm not here to prove a point. At least read the requirements in each country you visit. Know that it will be very difficult should anything happen in port, off ship, without a passport on you. I'm talking car accident, health problems, miss the ship etc.

It isn't a ship requirement. It is a country requirement.

I am a frequent visitor to Cozumel. Six weeks a year. They have been setting up random checkpoints for a couple years now. Sometimes people get by with a photocopy or phone pic of their passport but not all. I always traveled with a photocopy but no more. I am just not a gambler. You can...

Even in Mexico a passport is required to be on your person if you are ever stopped at a checkpoint. A photocopy can sometimes be accepted by the agent but the requirement is the original. Just because you have never needed the passport doesn't mean you shouldn't have it on you. I am not a...

Yes

We dressed up in pirate gear before it became a thing. Totally over it now. We are platinum.

We've been on all 5 ships. Not one disappoints us. They are all great in their own way. We wouldn't hesitate sailing on any of them.

I understand your feelings.

Agree!

I absolutely love the idea. How sweet of you!

I forgot that part. It was anonymous in the very beginning.

Nope. Not a joke!

In the beginning in 2005, there was rules. No breaking into smaller groups. No expectation for individual gifts per cabin guests. No expectation for thank you notes. No keeping track to make sure everyone that you gave to in fact gave back. I don't even remember anyone complaining about...

You nailed it! I was there from the very beginning on the first 2005 PC cruise. It has morphed and not in a good way.

Exactly!

I miss the old days. It became a gift competion and so much complaining about what was given that it lost all the fun. We stopped doing the FE exchange this last time and honestly, it was quite liberating.

As platinum, I don't wear mine. I buy a generic one. I am not one that understands the need to brag. Sounds harsh but that's how I feel.