Ship Ship, Hooray! All Aboard the CCC - Christian Chat Cruise! Come Tell Us What YOU Would Like to See and Do - Part 1!

[Lanolin]

Yes to Japan...

Is this for real or am I dreaming?

 

[Lanolin]

Got my boat shoes..

 

[Lanolin]

Is anyone here Posh?
If I can't voyage A la Hello Kitty, my second dream choice may be.... Queen Mary 2 on the Cunard Line. World's largest ship's library, elegant Art Deco surroundings, fine dining, wellness spa, and traditional English afternoon tea!

 

[Lynx]

Never been on cruise 🛳, got me thinking...
Always flying, rent a car, see places diy kind of person.

Maybe a 5 day mini cruise 🛳 taste first

But seoul searching you are a lot of fun, I would love to hang out as a group one day.

In my local church, we have a women fellowship, we might go places together.

Friday night was when we used to do that live chat seoul was talking about.

We're having kids revival next Friday night though, and I need to be in the sound booth. How about in two weeks from last night?

 

[Karlon]

Never been on cruise 🛳, got me thinking...
Always flying, rent a car, see places diy kind of person.

Maybe a 5 day mini cruise 🛳 taste first

But seoul searching you are a lot of fun, I would love to hang out as a group one day.

In my local church, we have a women fellowship, we might go places together.

a Christian can discern her natural smile is loaded with Christian joy.

 

[zeroturbulence]

I was going to do a Part 2 of this thread covering people's food and entertainment choices, but I think everyone's pretty much mentioned them here already.

I forget that most of the people here on the forum usually identify as introverts, so most would prefer quieter, stay-in activities like reading or cards?

@zeroturbulence, I'm especially interested (and fascinated) by the thought of you singing karaoke (I would definitely attend!)

I think over the years you've said you're shy, and I know you said in a post here you wouldn't really be into socializing -- I'm just curious as to how this changes when you're singing?

I'm the opposite -- I've always said I'm an introvert who can masquerade as an extrovert when needed. So I could socialize with people, but the thought of me singing in front of them would have me frozen in fear!

But it would be awesome if you sang for us!

I used to be more of an extrovert and loved meeting new people, but now I've become jaded and would rather avoid people. About 25 years ago I sang a song on stage at a wedding and people were coming up and complimenting me. One even joked that he wanted to be my manager. It wasn't an easy song either, it was Careless Whisper by George Micheal. Don't take my old karaoke vids on here as examples. They were years after when I found that karaoke app and hadn't sung in over a decade. I've since learned from a woman whose been teaching voice for over 40 years (she's on youtube) and my singing sounds a lot better now (I think). I always get compliments from the ones I sing with on the app. Anyway, singing is like doing party tricks. It's a way to get some gratuitous approval, which is always fun.

 

[Lanolin]

I used to be more of an extrovert and loved meeting new people, but now I've become jaded and would rather avoid people. About 25 years ago I sang a song on stage at a wedding and people were coming up and complimenting me. One even joked that he wanted to be my manager. It wasn't an easy song either, it was Careless Whisper by George Micheal. Don't take my old karaoke vids on here as examples. They were years after when I found that karaoke app and hadn't sung in over a decade. I've since learned from a woman whose been teaching voice for over 40 years (she's on youtube) and my singing sounds a lot better now (I think). I always get compliments from the ones I sing with on the app. Anyway, singing is like doing party tricks. It's a way to get some gratuitous approval, which is always fun.

Is this Smule?
A CC member (you know who you are) once showed me this one but at the time I didn't have a super intelligent phone with enough storage for a lot of apps so never got to really use it. Maybe now I could try downloading it. Also I remember decades ago, Singstar used to be popular, those who had a playstation had it.

My school teacher friend would often go the the RSA and we'd go do Karaoke there. They had it once a week (but then that RSA got demolished for a new supermarket so we couldn't go there anymore). Now I go do it at a community centre. It's a lot of fun. We just use youtube with mics. Either with musical backing or sing along to lyrics on screen (nobody really cares if you can't do karaoke style alone), alone or with duet.

I get maybe 2 songs in, at most 3 (depending on how many come out to sing) and try to do different ones each time but there are def some favourites amongst peeps who like to sing the same ones each week. Some also choose Christian songs. I've never sung karaoke at a wedding tho.
It really is a joy to sing. Christians ought to be singing everyday, not just on Sundays. Don't worry if its not good enough for anyone else to hear. Just sing, sing a song.

One the one cruise I've been on, I wasn't then brave enough to get up in front of everyone, but I do remember one lady was really good. She sung 'I love Rock n Roll' (a crowd favourite) and was amazing.

 

[zeroturbulence]

Is this Smule?
A CC member (you know who you are) once showed me this one but at the time I didn't have a super intelligent phone with enough storage for a lot of apps so never got to really use it. Maybe now I could try downloading it. Also I remember decades ago, Singstar used to be popular, those who had a playstation had it.

My school teacher friend would often go the the RSA and we'd go do Karaoke there. They had it once a week (but then that RSA got demolished for a new supermarket so we couldn't go there anymore). Now I go do it at a community centre. It's a lot of fun. We just use youtube with mics. Either with musical backing or sing along to lyrics on screen (nobody really cares if you can't do karaoke style alone), alone or with duet.

I get maybe 2 songs in, at most 3 (depending on how many come out to sing) and try to do different ones each time but there are def some favourites amongst peeps who like to sing the same ones each week. Some also choose Christian songs. I've never sung karaoke at a wedding tho.
It really is a joy to sing. Christians ought to be singing everyday, not just on Sundays. Don't worry if its not good enough for anyone else to hear. Just sing, sing a song.

One the one cruise I've been on, I wasn't then brave enough to get up in front of everyone, but I do remember one lady was really good. She sung 'I love Rock n Roll' (a crowd favourite) and was amazing.

Wow that's brave singing in front of people. I only did that once at the wedding but it wasn't karaoke. I was on the program lol. I was used to playing in front of audiences as a drummer.
Yes it's Smule. I've heard it's best to use an iphone because it can have delay issues with other brands. You can use it for free, you just can't do any solo singing, only duets with others. If you decide to get the paid version, it's cheapest to buy it from the apple store (if you have an iphone).

 

[zeroturbulence]

I think over the years you've said you're shy, and I know you said in a post here you wouldn't really be into socializing --

I know this thread isn't about me, sorry, but I need to clarify that I was more extroverted in the past, (not really an extrovert, but more interested in interacting with people and stuff) but I was always very shy when it came to the opposite sex.

 

[Lanolin]

Wow that's brave singing in front of people. I only did that once at the wedding but it wasn't karaoke. I was on the program lol. I was used to playing in front of audiences as a drummer.
Yes it's Smule. I've heard it's best to use an iphone because it can have delay issues with other brands. You can use it for free, you just can't do any solo singing, only duets with others. If you decide to get the paid version, it's cheapest to buy it from the apple store (if you have an iphone).

Oh! I have an iphone now!! Must check it out. I will try the free one first.
What duet do you wanna do? I mean, do you have any favourites? Can you choose any song, or does it have to be a duet one eg Sonny & Cher I got You Babe. Or A Whole New World from Aladdin.
Or maybe...Baby it's Cold outside

Do you like any Carpenter's songs? Karen was a drummer. Until they found out she could sing too! I'd love to sing and play drums at the same time but alas I've never been behind a drum kit. I can just imagine how annoying that might be for everyone and the neighbours if I had drums lol

 

[Sculpt]

What is YOUR idea of a good cruise ship?

I want to go handgliding. Which we can do at a port, or do parasailing instead.

2. What name(s) do you think would be good for our ship?

* Cruisin' 4 Trouble?
* Pier Pressure?
* Knot Today!
* Seas the Day?

Those are really good!

Let's see

• Happy Sails
• You're Kneeling Me
• Nautical Nightz
• The Salt Life

 

[Lanolin]

CCC or Triple Seas

CCC stands for Christian Chat Cruise of course!
Also on the bow of the ship would be this sign

 

[Parable]

Ya'll are a hoot!

Def an introvert here. Can't imagine singing IN FRONT OF PEOPLE! Or even with people through an app. I have an android, so I don't have to worry about that.

My Dad's a musician and years ago the band he was with was booked on a cruise. He took my Mom along and from their stories it doesn't sound much fun to me. My Mom woke up early one morning wanting to see the sunrise over the ocean, thinking it would be calm and peaceful. Apparently the wind was so strong she thought it was going to blow her overboard.

 

[Lanolin]

haha
Just think of it like a Christian Camp except on a ship
Where is your sense of adventure?!

I must be the only one...but I do live on an Island with many ports and a long coastline. I can't imagine living somewhere landlocked.

 

[Parable]

I've only been to Galveston. The only ocean I've ever seen was our dirty gulf. I got dizzy on one of the river boats in San Antonio. So...think I'm def a land lover. I've been all over Texas and I think I prefer staying on my own two feet: On solid ground, that is.

 

[Lanolin]

...So no going over Niagara falls in a barrel??

If anyone wants to go there, you HAVE to go on the Maid of the Mist. You WILL get wet, or at least sprayed on. The rainbows are amazing.

 

[Parable]

Can't swim. So, no to the barrel. Thanks, tho.

 

[Karlon]

Never been on cruise 🛳, got me thinking...
Always flying, rent a car, see places diy kind of person.

Maybe a 5 day mini cruise 🛳 taste first

But seoul searching you are a lot of fun, I would love to hang out as a group one day.

In my local church, we have a women fellowship, we might go places together.

some experience we have arriving your way about cruises:
1. totally know that you want to vacation on a cruise. lot's of people get seasick.
2. also know that you are not going to be afraid of being completely surrounded by water for hours at a time.
3. it's best to find a very experienced travel agent who specializes in cruise vacations. this is a big deal concerning cruises.4.

haha
Just think of it like a Christian Camp except on a ship
Where is your sense of adventure?!

I must be the only one...but I do live on an Island with many ports and a long coastline. I can't imagine living somewhere landlocked.

i concur with most of the above. however, if you were born in the middle of New York, you most likely, wouldn't be saying that. there's so much to partake of here it's immeasurable. you would totally enjoy Saratoga & maybe manhattan. it's a 3 & half hour ride to the coastline. not to bad.

 

[Churchgoer]

some experience we have arriving your way about cruises:
1. totally know that you want to vacation on a cruise. lot's of people get seasick.
2. also know that you are not going to be afraid of being completely surrounded by water for hours at a time.
3. it's best to find a very experienced travel agent who specializes in cruise vacations. this is a big deal concerning cruises.4.

i concur with most of the above. however, if you were born in the middle of New York, you most likely, wouldn't be saying that. there's so much to partake of here it's immeasurable. you would totally enjoy Saratoga & maybe manhattan. it's a 3 & half hour ride to the coastline. not to bad.

Yeah, I got sea sick very bad.
People said big cruise 🛳 will not give sea sick. But I am afraid

Maybe just road trip

Many here go to Aruba a lot, in case some want a clear beach ⛱ get away.

 

[Karlon]

Yeah, I got sea sick very bad.
People said big cruise 🛳 will not give sea sick. But I am afraid

Maybe just road trip

Many here go to Aruba a lot, in case some want a clear beach ⛱ get away.

i was there. we stayed in a low rise hotel inland. now that place is a very HOT place. direct heat like putting your hand in a frying pan!