Hello everyone, I would like to start out by saying there are alot of interesting and wise people on LCT, this site is great and addictive, just like cruising!! My name is Darec I am 31 years old, I live just outside Chicago, I live with my wife Barbie she is 33yrs old, "but please don't let her I told you", hense the name Darbie (ha ha). Lots of firsts for me last year I ran the chicago marathon, my first, my wifes 7th, I was married last year, and my very first cruise was last year in Nov. and now I'm addicted to all three. My wife is a food serv. courd. with a culinary arts degree, and I am a Journeyman electrician with the chicago union. I also just recently got out of the army national guard as a combat medic. We have no children yet but have our doggie named Gordy /who is a full breed visla, and at 2 yrs old still a handfull. Looking forward to our next cruise on sept. 10th 2005 on the PG, and hopeing to meet some of you on it. But if not mabee next time. I will make it short and sweet so take care. Darec (Darbie) :lct: