- 01.28.09 - A "Twitteriffic" cruise recap

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If you follow me online, you know that I am way into Twitter.  Being on a boat for four days without Twitter is just cruel.  By my calculations, there are about 20-25 Twitter updates that I didn't get to do.  Let's see if I can recreate a few:

1. Anytime I'm on a cruise I quote Jeff Foxworthy's joke about tater tots on the Lido Deck. They don't have tater tots on the Lido Deck.
2. Man, this boat is ROCKIN, and I don't mean in the musical sense! I may have to score some motion sickness medicine before this thing is over. 
3. Mmmm...melted chocolate cake.... 
4. You know what I love about cruises? The pictures. I REALLY wanted to buy our photos and get a tacky porthole frame but @stephanietlee shot it down 
5. Scotty and I just watched 4Him perform.  I don't know what it is but they've still got it :) 
6. Just talked about gear with Jason from Building 429 for about 45 minutes.  
7. Signing autographs...
8. I don't know what it is about the kids club on these cruises, but kids are all about them.  Hey, I'll take it! 
9. Just went in the "hot tub". More like the luke warm tub... 
10. Soundcheck.  BTW remember what I said about the boat rockin?  David Carr has totally got the motion sickness today :( 
11. Phil Wickham is BRRINGIN IT!  I want a Phil Wickham CD. I want a Phil Wickham t shirt.  I want Phil Wickham action figures. 
12. Just finished set # 1.  This boat is ROCKIN, and I DO mean it in the musical sense! 
13. Mmmm...lobster... 
14. Great show tonight.  We did karaoke both sets, and Born Again was requested both times.  That's a good sign right there 
15. Grand Turk Island.  What a grand, um, island.
16. Chillaxin on the beach in January.  I'll take that any day 
17. Did you know that Grand Turk is part of the British West Indies?  Neither did I until about 5 minutes ago... 
18. Why is it that going on a cruise makes me want to buy the tackiest souvenirs known to man? Be proud of me, though - I resisted! 
19. Back on the boat.  And yes, it's rockin again.   
20. They have a sushi bar on the ship! And it's actually really good... 
21. Just saw DeGarmo and Key. Dana Key had issues with his guitar so he borrowed mine.  And let me tell you - that dude can PLAY 
22. Watching the Glory Revealed set.  Some dude named Tai Anderson is playing bass :) 
23. In case you're wondering if it's awkward sitting in the audience watching your bandmates do a show, it is. This is the stuff freaky dreams are made of! 
24. Mac and crew did a great job tonight! Whatever your plans are for this summer, they need to include purchasing the Glory Revealed record when it comes out! 
25. Watching the WORLD PREMIERE of our new DVD called Live Revelations. Maybe we should print up some shirts or something...
26. DVD is getting a great response!  People are clapping along with the songs and laughing at all the right places 
27. Watching some of the Third Day kids in a talent show.  Priceless! 
28. I've been telling everybody we're going on a Caribbean cruise. Looked at a map and realized we've been in the Atlantic Ocean this whole time. Oh well... 
29. @stephanietlee and I skipped dinner and are going for a jog.  This is the beginning of the new me. For the next 30 minutes at least!   
30. Packing.  And trying to down the last 5 Diet Dr Peppers we took on this boat. Shouldn't be a problem :) 

Comments

[Erin Wiggins]

What exactly do you do on Twitter. I am new at all of this so I thought I'd ask. God bless you Mr. Lee.

[Abigail Stiles]

I would like to thank-you not many people can post to a bunch of strangers whilst on vacation especially on a cruise.
I cannot wait for you guys to come to Modesto CA!!!!!!! I am so happy my Third Day tickets are now my most prized possessions, maybe I can have you guys sign them!!!!! [ *cough* *cough*]

[Pokinatcha]

Ha ha these are great! I really thought you were looking for Tator Tots. I've been on an island too long!

[Nell May Morgan aka BandBeanieMaMa]

Hey Mark! I hope that you all are feeling better now that you are on Dry land! I sure do wished I was there too! I have all your Beanie Hats made and I even sent them to your Fan Correspondent address but to no avail it wasn't picked up! The Post Office had tried to Deliver the Box with all 21 Beanie Hats 2 times! I do think from now on when I mail you and the guys a Card or a Gift I am going to mail to your managers as I called them and they said they would make sure you would receive what ever I mail to them for you!
I am so excited about THIRD DAY coming up to Northern California in REDDING,CA April 25,2009. I sure hope that I can get my tickets as I haven't bought them yet and I have 3 Girl Friends that want to come with me also to see you all!
Have a GOOD WEEK MARK! Please tell MAC, DAVID and TAI I said Hello! Nell May!

[Kelli]

Mark, what an awesome cruise, huh? Grand Turk was beautiful! You guys rocked! It was great to see Glory Revealed. All of the bands were phenomenal, just a fantastic time! I did get a bit woosy myself tho! btw...I too would like a Phil Wickham action figure. :) ~calalily

[Sabrina]

Glad to hear you guys had a great time and were able to "chillax"(love that word, dude-- it's now an official part of my vernacular)
Sorry to hear about the motion sickness... but lobster? Chocolate cake? I'm even more bummed than ever that I wasn't able to go!
Rock on, (couldn't resist adding that)
Sabrina

[Jake]

"By my calculations, there are about 20-25 Twitter updates that I didn't get to do."
Hey, this works. I only have to look once. Thanks for sharing this!!

[leslie]

Regarding #28: where is it exactly that one could take a boat, dip a toe on one side in the Atlantic, then dip a toe on the other side and be in the Caribbean? Hmmm...

[Carol L (TDfan)]

Phew! Thanks for that. Sure missed your tweets and glad you're back online. I second that request for "Born Again" on the set list. How about including that in Williamston, NC? I did not know that you could feel the big ships rock. I hope someone video taped the talent show. I'm sure when the children become rock stars someday it will make great footage! See you in Williamston next Saturday.(Play "Communion" PLEASE)

[Wendy]

Now I feel I've gotten my Mark Lee fix for the day.

So...will Born Again be on the tour set list??? Please say yes, please say yes, please say yes!

Lobster...no fair!!!

[joanne]

Thanks for the updates! Loved all the food ones. :-) Sounds like you guys had fun, except for the motion sickness.

[Cindy (goatkeeper) gomer]

Hey Mark! Thanks! Emsy & I have been looking forward to these "tweets"! kinda makes us feel like we were there! Well, OK...not really, but it helps! :D Cindy(goatkeeper)gomer

[Rose R]

It was so much fun! Not sure if I'd want to do it again, but so glad you guys were there.

[Emsy]

Wow!!! Now I'm all caught up - THANKS!!