Just catching up was gone for long weekend - Mrs. Moose your trip sounds so wonderful - oh well a few snags but greater picture a wonderful trip - I always concentrate on the positives - sorry you ran into such rude bores - I have yet to meet one cruising but guess it could happen on any cruise - sounds like you got a hefty dose - I have met difficult people but take it as a challenge to win them over - nothing wrong with enjoying your hubbies company alone for dinner - we, too, lead busy stressful lives but love interacting with others for a long fun filled (lots of laughs) evening in Compass Rose - different strokes and that's ok too!!!