OK, so this was our first Christmas away from Friends and FAMILY, most of it was difficult, not seeing grandkids, nieces and nephews and our brothers and sisters. HOWEVER, we've met some really nice people during the HAHA, and have gotten to know them even more since; they are great FOLK and will be in our thoughts wherever our cruising paths may take us. Some will have some catching up to do as they must return to work, but it won't be long and they'll be out there with us (they've seen how fast we move - They'll catch up) someday soon..