Another quality post, filled with twists, turns, humor and some jaw-dropping drama. That photo was the icing on the cake of something I might not have believed unless I saw it, and now i have.
We can debate the semantics about what was promised, what has, will, and will never be delivered. Is it still a good product? Can these things be overlooked for the greater good? But there is one thing that you can't debate, and that's the unprofessional communication methods from the powers-that-be. And to that you can now add personal confrontations, kneeling on the floor together with mysterious friends, while the wife looks on, presumably begging you not to voice any more negativity. You can't make this stuff up!
As a business in this new world of media, the more you try and control the narrative, the worse it ends up. Keep the posts coming.
The thing that is going to contribute to a potential failure of this venture is this undertone of a shadowy group of power hungry residents. Threatening to kick people off should they awaken on the wrong side of the bed that morning. It seems to be a theme reported from many sources.
Joe, I think together we could take Bobby. Chuck him over before he chucks you over. I'm svelt but strong. Before resorting to dunking though, perhaps we could inform Bobby that investors and potential Residents have already been frightened off? And speaking of chucking, I just can't figure out why they chucked Bonny and Jenny off and left you. Is it because you 💩 on them with a certain wit and Bonny and Jenny 💩on them with 💩? Or is it just because they are "little old ladies" and they thought that they could?
I can see where the residents would be concerned about New People coming onboard, who haven't been appropriately mentally conditioned. They didn't go through the Long Hard Summer and weren't indoctrinated with "We're pioneers! We're all in this together!" They haven't learned how to adjust their expectations downward while keepIng their mouth shut. What if they don't care about ostracism from the Elite? Or, Dios forbid, what if there are even more vloggers coming onboard?! I'm afraid these New People won't be Emotionally Loyal.
Haha! This is Bonny. Love your comment, and the fact that you spelled my name correctly! I’m one of the 100 joining the ship in Panama City. Joe, can’t wait to see you again. Please have a Miller Lite in hand! (Terrible beer is my go-to!)
Yo, dear Joe—you simply must write more often! Your seafaring missives provide a salve for the vast majority of today’s online nonsense, concocted, it seems, by millennials with ADHD and a poor grasp of grammar. Please fill us in on the new arrivals/new problems. (And while you’re at it, can you go into more detail about Mr. Bong—Hunter Thompson himself couldn’t have come up with a better name—and how he became a millionaire? Also, what do you know about his relationship with his “friend” Joy? Is his wife also her ami? Just as I imagined who’ll play you in the “Ahoy Motherfuckers” miniseries, I want to fantasy-cast them as well.)
You are smearing a man's reputation for fun and sport. You should take proper care in your statements. I can personally assure you that you are wrong about his affiliation with Royal Wins. Do you have a problem with an individual acquiring legal dual citizenship?
Hey, guys. I'm not sure why you're going at each other. I don't see anyone's reputation being smeared here, nor is there a reason to dismiss Justin's suggestion. Bobby and I worked things out. You should, too.
Just got introduced to you by Backroads Tourist and I'm in love!!! Your writing is epic and I'm picky, as I taught English for 20 years to kids. Thanks for your willingness to speak truth and for bringing a smile to my day.
I love your retraction Joe. I was going to buy in but the sales people didnt like my hard questions about the long term financial plan of the ship and the current loans against the ship and never called me back (surprise surprise). I just suddenly got interested again for one reason only, and that would be so I could hang out with you as you sound like a barrel of fun and laughs! Good luck and I am really looking forward to the next update!
Who woulda thought a crusty old gonzo reporter could have so much influence to bring a millionaire to his knees or sink a ship! Keep up the honest, humorous reportingnof the good, the bad snd the ugly on the Villa Vie!!
I really enjoy your writing. I enjoy that you “tell it like it is” but have no agenda except to tell both good and bad truthfully. And you are so funny! I also appreciate the “glass is half full” approach, and no drama or chicken little vibes or predicting and hoping the whole thing fails. Some you tube VV related videos seem to attract those kinds of people, and it is very annoying and unpleasant reading their comments— but you don’t, and I appreciate that! I’m looking forward to your next blog.
Was verbal assault by an unhinged millionaire in the sales pamphlet? Somebody needs to get the Villa Vie backers some customer service and media training (blood pressure pills would probably help too) before they get a media nickname like the Villa Villains. Or something better than that but along those lines. Some basic business skills would also probably be a good thing.
Is this for real? I mean you write so humorously I genuinely can't tell if it's satire or not. Screaming in your face, begging on his knees. Damn, if you made a movie of this stuff no one would believe it.
Joe - I salute you. This is the retraction to end all retractions. Words fail me in my admiration for you as a comic writer, speaker of the truth, and utter renegade. The south American pirates are going to be boarding the Odyssey just to kidnap you and have you on their team. I am hoping you can adjust to rum as your preferred beverage over time.
Loved this article and and in reading it, finding that a possible fellow resident has like kind humor ( and honesty) brought me a chuckle and hope that one would not dwell in a quasi floating Stepford village . I adore the idea of Villa Vie but question the reality . I also have consistently questioned the liquidity. While admiring that it is the first ship to really pull off residential sailing as a somewhat affordable option I wonder how long this endeavor can exist without a substantial amount of new revenue. Do we have the ability to purchase at a possible loss ?, yes, do we want to deal with the drama that goes with? NOPE. Watching with piqued interest. Very concerning that the investors work to silence the residents ( also investors)rather than open the table for input and resolution.
Another quality post, filled with twists, turns, humor and some jaw-dropping drama. That photo was the icing on the cake of something I might not have believed unless I saw it, and now i have.
We can debate the semantics about what was promised, what has, will, and will never be delivered. Is it still a good product? Can these things be overlooked for the greater good? But there is one thing that you can't debate, and that's the unprofessional communication methods from the powers-that-be. And to that you can now add personal confrontations, kneeling on the floor together with mysterious friends, while the wife looks on, presumably begging you not to voice any more negativity. You can't make this stuff up!
As a business in this new world of media, the more you try and control the narrative, the worse it ends up. Keep the posts coming.
The thing that is going to contribute to a potential failure of this venture is this undertone of a shadowy group of power hungry residents. Threatening to kick people off should they awaken on the wrong side of the bed that morning. It seems to be a theme reported from many sources.
Sis Boom Bah!
Joe, I think together we could take Bobby. Chuck him over before he chucks you over. I'm svelt but strong. Before resorting to dunking though, perhaps we could inform Bobby that investors and potential Residents have already been frightened off? And speaking of chucking, I just can't figure out why they chucked Bonny and Jenny off and left you. Is it because you 💩 on them with a certain wit and Bonny and Jenny 💩on them with 💩? Or is it just because they are "little old ladies" and they thought that they could?
I can see where the residents would be concerned about New People coming onboard, who haven't been appropriately mentally conditioned. They didn't go through the Long Hard Summer and weren't indoctrinated with "We're pioneers! We're all in this together!" They haven't learned how to adjust their expectations downward while keepIng their mouth shut. What if they don't care about ostracism from the Elite? Or, Dios forbid, what if there are even more vloggers coming onboard?! I'm afraid these New People won't be Emotionally Loyal.
Haha! This is Bonny. Love your comment, and the fact that you spelled my name correctly! I’m one of the 100 joining the ship in Panama City. Joe, can’t wait to see you again. Please have a Miller Lite in hand! (Terrible beer is my go-to!)
Yo, dear Joe—you simply must write more often! Your seafaring missives provide a salve for the vast majority of today’s online nonsense, concocted, it seems, by millennials with ADHD and a poor grasp of grammar. Please fill us in on the new arrivals/new problems. (And while you’re at it, can you go into more detail about Mr. Bong—Hunter Thompson himself couldn’t have come up with a better name—and how he became a millionaire? Also, what do you know about his relationship with his “friend” Joy? Is his wife also her ami? Just as I imagined who’ll play you in the “Ahoy Motherfuckers” miniseries, I want to fantasy-cast them as well.)
I agree it would make a great movie! But you see, if Joe wrote more often that would be like "work" and Joe is allergic.
If you're trying to find the Villa Vie Fong, you will have better luck searching "Rob Fong CFA" on LinkedIn.
You are smearing a man's reputation for fun and sport. You should take proper care in your statements. I can personally assure you that you are wrong about his affiliation with Royal Wins. Do you have a problem with an individual acquiring legal dual citizenship?
Hey, guys. I'm not sure why you're going at each other. I don't see anyone's reputation being smeared here, nor is there a reason to dismiss Justin's suggestion. Bobby and I worked things out. You should, too.
The only threat is in your head, Ima. Take Joe's wise counsel, lighten up and read between the lines in his message.
Just got introduced to you by Backroads Tourist and I'm in love!!! Your writing is epic and I'm picky, as I taught English for 20 years to kids. Thanks for your willingness to speak truth and for bringing a smile to my day.
Brilliant. Another week on The Real Housewives of Villa Vie
Never a dull moment, Joe! Good Luck and thanks for keeping us fans informed! I look forward to every Unmoored article. As always, I applaud you!
I love your retraction Joe. I was going to buy in but the sales people didnt like my hard questions about the long term financial plan of the ship and the current loans against the ship and never called me back (surprise surprise). I just suddenly got interested again for one reason only, and that would be so I could hang out with you as you sound like a barrel of fun and laughs! Good luck and I am really looking forward to the next update!
Who woulda thought a crusty old gonzo reporter could have so much influence to bring a millionaire to his knees or sink a ship! Keep up the honest, humorous reportingnof the good, the bad snd the ugly on the Villa Vie!!
I really enjoy your writing. I enjoy that you “tell it like it is” but have no agenda except to tell both good and bad truthfully. And you are so funny! I also appreciate the “glass is half full” approach, and no drama or chicken little vibes or predicting and hoping the whole thing fails. Some you tube VV related videos seem to attract those kinds of people, and it is very annoying and unpleasant reading their comments— but you don’t, and I appreciate that! I’m looking forward to your next blog.
OMG...I LOVE your articles! Keep em coming!
Was verbal assault by an unhinged millionaire in the sales pamphlet? Somebody needs to get the Villa Vie backers some customer service and media training (blood pressure pills would probably help too) before they get a media nickname like the Villa Villains. Or something better than that but along those lines. Some basic business skills would also probably be a good thing.
I love your béisbol outfit!
Be shore of yourself, come our of your shell, take time to relax and coast, avoid pier pressure, sea life’s beauty, don’t get tide down, make waves!
Is this for real? I mean you write so humorously I genuinely can't tell if it's satire or not. Screaming in your face, begging on his knees. Damn, if you made a movie of this stuff no one would believe it.
Real. Hence the photo.
Damn. That's some desperation on their part. Just, damn.
Joe - I salute you. This is the retraction to end all retractions. Words fail me in my admiration for you as a comic writer, speaker of the truth, and utter renegade. The south American pirates are going to be boarding the Odyssey just to kidnap you and have you on their team. I am hoping you can adjust to rum as your preferred beverage over time.
PS when you said "Bobby" did you mean JR?
Oh that's hilarious 😂.
Loved this article and and in reading it, finding that a possible fellow resident has like kind humor ( and honesty) brought me a chuckle and hope that one would not dwell in a quasi floating Stepford village . I adore the idea of Villa Vie but question the reality . I also have consistently questioned the liquidity. While admiring that it is the first ship to really pull off residential sailing as a somewhat affordable option I wonder how long this endeavor can exist without a substantial amount of new revenue. Do we have the ability to purchase at a possible loss ?, yes, do we want to deal with the drama that goes with? NOPE. Watching with piqued interest. Very concerning that the investors work to silence the residents ( also investors)rather than open the table for input and resolution.