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Notes from a cruise ship. (Coming Soon.)

But first---

I am getting out, yes after much thought I am doing it.

I have had enough of our dysfunctional society, a society that treats the victims of crime worse than the criminals. I have had enough of so called political correctness that no normal person can understand. Being English I find it hard when I am hated by the Scottish, the Welsh, the Irish. All Africans hate us, all Muslims hate us, and most Europeans hate us. Yet I find it strange that England is overflowing with Scots, Welsh, Irish, Africans, Muslims and Europeans with more always trying to get into our country.

I have had enough of bad manners, rudeness, and couldn’t care less attitude of many people. I am sick of obscenities on the street, on radio and particularly on television. I am sick of the constant attack on the religion of our country, and the constant retreat in the face of other religions. I am sick of the lack of discipline and punishment. I am sick of the slack way that we treat our terrible drug problem. I am sick of the way we cow- tow to Europe, and the disgusting waste and fraud carried out by the European parliament.

I am determined that this robbing government will not get a penny of my hard-earned money---so I am selling up and disposing of all my assets. I have in mind to cruise the world in luxury until my fiscals are depleted, then this country can look after me. I also intend to write about my travels and experiences. When I return I will convert the notes into a book and I know it will sell! Then with the proceeds I shall return to cruising for as long as possible. There will always be a free place for me in this land of plenty when I eventually require it.

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Well I have found the ship -- ‘Ariadne’ a beautiful sixty thousand-ton lady. It is one of ten liners in the fleet of ‘Nicos Andronis’, a Greek shipping magnate. This is his latest craft and I have had a virtual tour around the vessel, it is just what I was looking for. I have negotiated a price (not cheap) but very fair I think. I will describe the ship in detail later. I will be travelling light and have arranged in advance to be supplied with the relevant clothes on board, on a hire basis, for any occasion, (and that’s a load of my mind). I just would not have known what clothed to take with me. This arrangement is apparently now quite common on lengthy cruises and does seem to make a lot of sense.

I have been assured I will be left alone when I require it, and can even dine alone if I choose to. I will be assigned a lady or gentleman, to look after me on board, and that is reassuring --- not having done this kind of thing before. I am a little nervous about the whole thing now---but I am looking forward to escaping the rat race. It is a strange feeling finding oneself with no worldly goods. I now only have the clothes I stand up in, (house, car and all possessions gone) and with only a rather large money draft that will be deposited in the ship’s bank for me to draw on as required. The ship will even supply a computer and any other associated devices I may require. I intend to write notes and keep you informed of my travels. I will let you know when I join the ship---It won’t be long now…

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