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Possibly one of the funniest things I have read in a while. More please.

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Joe I appreciate that you well-curated writer, who unlike other residents, doesn’t make me feel like for whatever devolved reason I find myself so interested in the ongoing saga of the Villa Vie wasn‘t time I won’t get back again.

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Correct “you are a well-curated…” I don’t see a way to edit.

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Love your insider scoop! Hopefully no more poop 💩

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gah, Joe, we hqe the same experience here at home—no water, the delightful odor of human waste—and we got it for free! why sail the seven seas when you can just stay home and go a couple counties over and watch mudslides right out your window?

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I really appreciate and enjoy your writing. It is refreshing to be able to read honest reviews written in a light hearted enjoyable style. My partner and I have been thinking of joining but are being cautious before committing so your insight is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Thank you. Just so you know, things are running more smoothly onboard since Bilbao and I hope that continues to be the case. But giving them a little more time to work the kinks out seems like a smart way to go.

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Great writing, sucky situation. Hope it improves! It has to! Where else can it go but up!

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Definitely has miniseries potential—sort of like White Lotus” on the high seas, but without the top notch amenities, glamorous people and murders (well, too early to say about the latter). Paging Mike White…

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Oh, there will be murders. I can almost guarantee it.

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I am greatly surprised, to be honest, that nobody in management has been murdered already.

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Hilarious and spiky writing. Glorious to read but sorry the cursed journey is proceeding as before. Speedy recovery though and can’t wait for the next chapter.

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More.

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Absolutely hilarious. Laughed so much. Pure genius. Sanity in an insane world. Thank you so much. 🙏 keep writing about VVR!!!

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Great post! I had heard that residents weren’t allowed to speak ill of the ship? (Aka their truth).

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Oh, Joe---I told you not to go.....hope you feel better soon, though. SO SORRY TRIP IS SO SUCKIE SO FAR.

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Laugh out Loud stuff. Sorry you'r getting shit end of stick with this voyage and hope your case of Covid is near end. Also, we're in Austrailian and New Zealand mid January through mid February 2025. Let's have a beer if the Clusterfuck is in the neighborhood.

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Consider coming home to vote & staying here.

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So sorry....again

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Why? What did you do? WHAT DID YOU DO????

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I'm sorry for you having Covid, all the delays, etc.

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