singles night out

[chikidl]

Sitting here using my single Bud's check in and we've come up with a great first night special. How about a singles speed dating event the first night out? That way we could relax the rest of the trip w/o worrying about who,when and how we're going to "hook" up and stay out of our coupled friends hairs! Maybe even a brightly flourescent name tag to identify us singles.:)
If any singles are reading this you can respond to me now :D and get those first meeting jitters out of the way!!:D

Thanks,Chikidl

[dogpawstka]

Great idea! Great minds think alike, you know. I posted the same idea in the "Footlose and Fancy Free" forum a few days ago. Can't go on the Alaska trip because duty calls, (have to work-on-call) but I'm hoping a new adventure will be posted soon and I hope I won't have to fly- HATE IT! Maybe I'll catch you singles next trip:)

[cwor0306]

I think your idea of a singles speed dating game is great for a first night. I meet someone on the cruise last year but it was on the last night :(

My disappointment came when I went to the first singles gathering and it was mostly made up of single people who were not parents. I would like to mingle with singles who are parents but just a thought. The person I meet said when he realized most of the people who went to the single nights were not parents he quit going to the single events. Just a thought.

Chris

[guyinhbg]

Hello everyone. Like others I'm going solo on this cruise and I can't wait. It seems like there are many more single people on this cruise than I ever imagined. :D :D

If I may add a few items to the wonderful threads that have already been added regarding a Singles Night Out:
1. Name tags are a great idea. But let's all keep in mind that most of us have done every singles thing there is and may be a little reluctant to a wear a big, florescent name tag. But hey, we've got to have some way to greet one another.
2. Regarding singles without parents, please keep in mind that many of us are (PROUD) Uncles and Aunts who love children. In fact the reason that I am going on this cruise instead of one of a "typical" Gay Cruise is because I feel much more at home around children and families than a 24/7 party atmosphere. So hey, don't think that a single person doesn't love children or know what it is like to raise some. Many of us are proud in our supporting roles of raising children who are the future for ALL of us.

Thanks and hope to see everyone in July.

[Gregg]

Hi everyone,
We have an increasing amount of singles each year. Kelli and I want to assure you that we will have singles events throughout the cruise. As most of you know, prior to starting R Family Vacations I was the VP of Atlantis Events. The trips were great but I knew there was a need for a different type of environment than what was offered on Atlantis.

The atmosphere on a R Family cruise is much less intense... very easy to interact with all of the guests.

All of you have given us some great ideas and we look forward to offering fresh, fun singles activities this summer in Alaska.

If you would like to email me any other ideas to throw into the mix feel free to contact me directly at gregg@rfamilyvacations.com

;)

[jstclair1@wi.rr.com]

I agree...I'm single without kids...but love kids (I teach middle school...I have to love them). The partner of my dreams could have kids or not. We could adopt (or other things) or not. I am open.
I went on the cruise last year by myself and had a great time. I like the Speed Meeting thing for the first night...make sure it doesn't conflict with the entertainment, Gregg...I am looking forward to this years cruise!!!
See ya all

[Happy]

Sounds great to me and I am SO relieved that I won't be the only single one on the ship! Name tags? Arm bands? Sunglasses? Special funny hats???

[spddare65]

I think it's a great idea. I went on last years cruise with some friends, who are a couple, and although I know I wasn't; I felt like the only single guy there. Meeting other singles early on would have been great. I did go to the singles night in that small bar last year, but it wasn't great.

It was a great cruise none the less.

[Larry]

I agree with you. I went alone last year. People were great. But I hope the singles events involve dinner and not just the bar. Dinners were the hardest and it's a great way to meet other singles (especially when you don't drink). This year I'll be there with 2 other friends (maybe 3 -- all singles) and it'll be great to meet all the other singles