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[LukeJ]

Oh that is good. I've been there myself, so can't really criticise your husband because that's the sort of thing I would have done easily.

[FJB]

It is an unwritten rule among our family that the same code is used for the safe everytime!  The only time we’ve made the call of shame is when the battery in the safe died and would not let us in. 

[LukeJ]

We set the code to our house alarm to the date of our anniversary, and when I came home rather merry from a social event one evening, I got the code wrong and panicked. My wife was away, and I had to phone her to ask what the code was. She wasn't impressed.

[Kendall James-Vargas]

@LukeJ & @FJB I love reading this from a husband's perspective!  It sounds more common than I expected. Let's just say he got his money's worth from that beverage package. They aren't always that affordable so have to enjoy them while it lasts. 

The garage thing happened to me and my husband once actually! We went to my husband's holiday party and came back in the snow. We tried the garage code per usual, and it was so cold, it was frozen to the point of being inoperable. We had to ring the doorbell because those watching our children were asleep. Thankfully, it didn't wake the kids, but I was out in the snow in a dress and heels for a good 15 minutes before we finally entered. I greatly appreciated our heated home that evening.

[LukeJ]

My wife keeps saying I'm easily strayed, and even though I deny it, deep down I know she's right but won't relent. I can't let her know she's right lol.

[Cruising Caribbean]

@LukeJ This conversation is so funny. Unlimited food and drinks can be a dangerous situation without using self-control. I usually don't go too crazy onboard, but there are really no limits to the fun! Thankfully the drinking ages are usually 21 on most U.S.-based cruises. The younger guests oftentimes get the most excited with the all-you-can-drink and tend to get a bit overzealous. 

[LukeJ]

@Cruising Caribbean my wife found it funny to say in front of my in laws that I'm easily strayed and can't say no. She turned to me and went you're a grown man. To which I replied, no I'm not. I'm not helping my argument. 

[Cruising Caribbean]

@LukeJ What a special dynamic one can have with their in-laws! After having a good relationship with my in-laws for quite some time, I can say it's not easy to cultivate! I have cruised with my in-laws before, and it actually went really well. I guess I have some good ones if I have nothing but good to say about them! It was their first cruise, and I think they are ready for their second. 

[LukeJ]

I've been on vacation with my in laws many times, every year mostly, and I enjoy their company. It was them that got us into the cruising aspect and they always seem more excited about which ship we go on than us. 

[Kendall James-Vargas]

@LukeJ I love cruising with my in-laws for their babysitting services! The children's club can be fun, but there is nothing like an extra set of hands at the beach or at dinner. It's a blessing you and your in-laws hit it off. It's not always the case. 

What is your ideal way to cruise? Do you prefer just cruising as a couple or with others? Cruising with others certainly changes the dynamic of the experience. I prefer to cruise on a more fun-filled modernized ship when cruising with others, but when I cruise with just my immediate family I prefer to cruise for the destinations and do more off-ship exploring.

[LukeJ]

I enjoy both cruising as a couple and with others. You get a different vibe for each. A more relaxed, chilled out vacation with your loved ones, and if with friends, it's more fun, drink filled maybe.

[Cruising Caribbean]

@LukeJ Life is all about balance, right? I agree with you; I enjoy a mixture of cruising experiences. I have yet to take a solo cruise, but I think I would love that too. It's a reward to just do whatever I want whenever I want. Have you taken a solo cruise before? The main downside to solo cruising is the price! Usually, you have to pay double to cruise as a single passenger.

[LukeJ]

No I haven't had a solo cruise. You are right, the price is a little off putting to go on your own. I don't think it would put me off going on my own though other than the cost. But it all depends on what you want out of your vacation onboard really.

[PaulB]

Well he did well, after a night of drinking on vacation, I tend to forget where my room is in the hotel and make a nuisance of myself trying to get into the wrong room or sometimes the wrong hotel, so at least it was only  the safe he messed up. 

[Kendall James-Vargas]

@LukeJ That's right! It all comes down to personal preference. Usually, I crave cruising with others, but a few hours in the spa on my own or a portside day alone does sound pretty nice. When I'm alone, I usually end up striking up conversations with people around me. I guess I'm a social butterfly! 

PaulB, the only way he made it back to the room was with my guidance! Needless to say, after the cruise he took a two-month cleanse. I'm sure he needed it after that unlimited drink package. I couldn't possibly keep up.