Our life & how we became full time residents on the Villa Vie Residential Cruise | World Cruise E32

[@MidLifeCruising95]

To buy us a cup of coffee (or Steve a beer) : buymeacoffee.com/midlifecruising

[@tarmaralyndsey]

Aww, what a lovely video to learn all about you and Steve. What a fantastic adventure you have both been on and still to go on! It's very easy to binge watch your videos! 😊

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks so much! 😊 Very kind of you to say...

[@judydale9661]

Great story. So happy y’all got your ocean view cabin! That will be so nice.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks so much!!

[@anniecash3439]

You guys are just awesome, in so many ways. Glad you're staying in that gorgeous room. The view is great, and that window will give you so much wonderful light.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks so much!! We love it!

[@Kathy-ie9lt]

Thank you Steve, for all your years of service as a law enforcement officer

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Steve says thank you so much!!!

[@Tom-jf4vg]

My wife noticed when im snoring that sometimes I stopped breathing. Did a sleep study at home. Long story short, they discovered that I needed to get a cpap machine. I feel so much better, not tired all the time anymore, and my heart is also better . I'm glad you are doing well. My wife and I enjoy your program. God bless safe travels.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Oooh, that is scary. Glad they figured it out. We have a few on board with Cpaps I heard. Thanks so much for joining us on our journey.

[@maureenlowther7621]

Hi I am from the UK and think what you are doing is fantastic. We used to travel a lot when our kids were small with our caravan all over Europe. Then we went into timeshare we had one in Spain and the second one in Florida. We spent two weeks every year either in Florida or Spain. Then we started cruising went 4 times to the Caribbean and then cruised around Europe. Once we retired we sold up in the UK and bought a villa on a golf resort in Spain we were there for 10 years and my husband became sick and we moved back in 2015 sadly he passed away that year. I am now living with my son, I am 89 years old and loved my life.❤️❤️

[@MidLifeCruising95]

@@maureenlowther7621 what a great, adventurous life you lived. Sorry about the loss of your husband. So many amazing memories you will cherish forever. Thanks for sharing your story with us.

[@JC-tf9wo]

I see people saying living on a cruise ship would get old. I can see the point. I at times get bored towards the end of the cruise. However if I could work from the ship (online) and not have to worry about things at home I think it would be great. No cooking, cleaning, driving etc would be nice. I think I’d just get into a routine and that becomes life. A decent trade off for ever changing ocean views, meeting new people and a chance to have new experiences is an awesome goal. Congrats 😊

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Yes!!!!!

[@kaitlinprice5337]

Yayy!! So glad you get to keep your ocean view room after all the work you put into it!!!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Super excited!!! Thanks for watching!

[@KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer]

Thanks for sharing your background with us. So nice to learn more about my new friends! My wife and I are in our 70's. We have been married 45 years so far. I retired 10 years ago from Boeing where I was a Systems Administrator maintaining their international network infrastructure. I also have a KZbin page where I share Mandelbrot Fractal Zooms, pinball games, racing games, & poker gameplay. I really enjoyed learning about your life histories! Interesting to learn about Steve being a sheriff. I was a volunteer search & rescue EMT doing cave and general rescue in Illinois, Missouri, & Indiana. I was the President of the St. Louis Caving Society and did cave restoration & led cave trips for various Depts of Conservation. So nice to learn about Angela's teaching career. I respect teachers and the influence they have on young people's lives. So nice to get to know you better. My wife & I raised 6 kids and now they help take care of us as we get older. 🙂

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Wow...what an amazing life you have led. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

[@KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer]

@@MidLifeCruising95 🙂

[@christineshields1714]

Hi friends! Steve and Angela, in so many ways we're living parallel lives. Thank you for sharing your story! Unexpected health issues changed our lives radically in 2015. Ironically, those health issues helped us to prioritize what is most important to us in life and changed our perspectives. Right now, my brothers and I are blessed and honored to be caring for our elderly mom. This limits our travels and adventures to a certain extent. We discovered the joys of cruising in 2008 and have steadily cruised since that time. I know we could do it on a full-time basis. I'm so happy you've been able to secure an ocean view cabin. We're anxiously waiting for Villa Vie Odessey to get up and running so we can join y'all for a segment. You're living the dream as far as we're concerned. It's funny how you can only know someone through their videos yet feel like you could truly be friends with them.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Wow...thanks for sharing your story. Hope to share a segment with you some day. Hang in there!!! Thanks again for joining us and being part of this journey!

[@arleenradebaugh9049]

So cool to find fellow Polk Countians able to live the dream . I’ve been an avid cruiser for short 7 day cruises only. And wow, now I can see the long term cruise experience through KZbin. Wonderful 😊

[@MidLifeCruising95]

That is awesome! 863 in the house! Woo hoo! 7 day cruises are gateway cruises, next thing you know you try a 10 day, then a 14 day, then a repositioning cruise...ha ha just gets longer and longer...

[@ossyshaz]

Thank you for showing us your adventures I look forward to seeing your videos

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks so much!!

[@sramundt]

You are such special people and deserve the best. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us all. I hope Villa Vie appreciates the one of a kind brand enthusiasm you are bringing for this project. I already have my eyes set on a segment I want to cruise. This is entirely due to your channel. For me it’s not about the ship……it’s the people on the ship that make it great!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

That is so kind of you to say. Yes, book a segment and come join us!!

[@Pantherjonvideos]

Congrats on the upgrade!! Thanks for sharing your back story, takes a lot to be able to be as open and honest as you guys are! Eagerly awaiting for the Villa Vie to get the green light and start cruising! ALSO, a HUGE congrats and long distance high five on getting monetized! I have quietly been watching those subscriber numbers going up! Congrats! 10k is just around the corner!!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so much. We are ecstatic about the ocean view! I sure didn't expect to cry, but here I am, sharing the journey... haha Thanks so much for your support! We appreciate you!

[@perspectivaimporta494]

Huge congrats on getting monetized here! And for upgrading your room! Woohooo! 👍🤞

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks so much!! Woo hoo!

[@MichelleCompton-z6n]

clearly God has his hands on you guys! SO HAPPY you get to keep your room!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Amen!...and thankful every single day!!!!

[@bonniewilson3324]

So excited for you keeping the Ocean View! You've done a beautiful job decorating it! Enjoy!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so so much! Appreciate it!

[@traceyshaw1799]

Wow! Just wow! Thank you so much for trusting us enough to be so open about such big moments in your lives. I’m so glad that your medical issue has been resolved Steve. Here is to excellent care 🍻. Angela, I can’t imagine how hard 2018 was for you. Dealing with the loss of a parent and the loss of a sibling are monumental in and of themselves but to deal with both in the same year as well as being afraid for the life of your life mate; well, I’m just speechless…and that never happens! Here’s to you friend 🥂. You are definitely made of some tough and resilient stuff! As for where you are now in your lives, I’m so excited for you both! I look forward to your videos (so keep ‘em com’in) and I’m glad that you’ve reached the point where you are seeing a return on your utube investment! Yeah!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words. We truly appreciate it. Thanks for joining us on this adventure.

[@BlueBird-nf2gp]

Great life story! I’d love to hear a few stories of your favorite cruises you’ve been on and maybe some tips on cruising in general and how to get good deals. 😊

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Noted! Will do!!

[@pixiemcq9621]

Gosh you two have lead an eventful life one way or another, it’s nice to know more about you both 😊 Well done on staying in your ‘cabin with a view’!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you!! 😊 Super excited!

[@beachbum333]

I'm a segment hiker of the AT. I'm at approximately 444 miles. I find myself getting older now and I'm slowing down. Cruising and all inclusive resorts is now my speed. Stay well. Stay happy. Peace.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Love it!!! Midlife Hiking to Midlife Cruising!

[@RonBevRetirement]

Just found you the other day and really enjoyed this video about your life! Praise God for his hand of healing on Steve! And so excited for your new adventure…have wanted to live on a cruise ship for years now. Can’t wait to see you all set sail, and who knows, maybe we’ll visit…Lord willing. Love the idea of trying a segment. You guys are so cute. Keep up the good work!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Yes! Come join us! A segment is a perfect way to start. ...big shout out to the big guy!! We praise him every day for the life HE has given us.

[@mitziroach5231]

I just stumbled upon this video as a I am Cruising and KZbin addict (there are worse things)! Thank you for sharing your background, Angela I got teary with you. I cannot wait to see more of your adventures! It would be a dream to live on a ship, just not in the place to do it right now. I just subscribed and wish you both well.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

@@mitziroach5231 Thanks so much for joining us. Cruising and youtube are all we need...hee hee

[@kellylee514]

Great story! Love hearing all the details. And congrats on your room upgrade! 🎊 🎉

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks so much! Appreciate it!!

[@Hazza_Harding]

Congratulations to the both of you! I hope your channel continues to grow. Honestly, you both come across as two of the most wonderful, friendly & kind people I’ve ever come across on KZbin. Love, love, LOVE the way you say friends! I am pretty new to cruising (have only been on one, going on my second in October), but I am already hooked. I would love to cruise for a year with trips home in between for family milestones or emergencies after I retire one day. I just love how stress-free cruising can be most of the time. It really feels like you are on holiday, because you don’t need to plan or organise anything! Anyway, super excited for you both, and I am happy that you get to keep the window! Good things happen to good people 👍 keep the good news coming!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Wow, thank you so much for all the kind words. We truly appreciate it. Cruising gets in your bones for sure. We just love it!!! Thanks, FRIEEEEND!

[@nancyruckman5875]

You two are just adorable and I look forward to virtually cruising with you. I'm a Princess girl and will be doing a BTB on the newest ship, the Sun Princess in early November. It will be my first solo cruise! Angela, you and I have traveled a similar path! I live in Tampa and went to USF to get my teaching degree. Go Bulls! Horns up! I taught 7th grade Science until becoming medically disabled in 2016. I got my 30 years in, to the day. I'm so sorry you went through some stuff in 2019. Thank goodness for excellent medical care that allows you now the freedom to see the world! Enjoy, Friends and I'll see you next time!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Aaahhhh, how amazing is that!! We are kindred spirits!! Enjoy your cruise - the Sun looks awesome!!! My brother and his fam still live in Tampa!

[@TEWAdventures]

Bahaha, 'We were good kids, but..' Love it! It's nice to meet y'all!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

ha ha we really were good kids... Thanks so much for watching!

[@gigilou]

Recently found your channel and absolutely love you both! So wonderful to get to know you both a little better and really excited to follow your journey ❤

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so much!! That is so kind. Glad you joined us!!

[@karmathegiant]

Great news that you can stay in the ocean view room! Thanks for sharing your story.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!!

[@elaineevans7126]

You guys. Rock on! So happy for you and this next chapter. Thank you for serving the world near and far in such a beautiful way. 💓🙏🏻

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Double thanks. That posted twice...ha ha Thanks for watching!!

[@kritter16]

Fellow Missourian! Yay, going on my first cruise in Nov. love watching your journey.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

I hope you LOVE cruising. It can get in your bones! Steve was born in Macon.

[@brandiecrossley3945]

So good to get to know yall better. Love watching your videos!!! Congratulations on the ocean view!!!!! Your room looks really nice.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Truly appreciate it!

[@staynyourlane422]

My husband of 32 years did sorta the same thing with passing out. I took him straight to emergency that was packed to walls. I told triage the story and they started taking vitals while I moved the car from the circle at the door to the parking lot. I came back in and they told me my husband had flat lined and was in the back with doctors. I went back and in that small room was 15-20 people with paper and needles all over the floor, chaos and a small woman on top of his chest beating him with all her might until they could get the paddles to shock his heart going. My emotions from seeing all this was dramatic so two nurses pulled me out of the room into a small personal waiting room where I was visited by a chaplain. He was "dead" 35 minutes when they shocked his heart back to rhythm. In ICU for 3 weeks on a vent and prognoses was not good. Already on kidney dialysis from being "dead" for so long and a sick liver and still hadn't breathed on his on. I prayed and prayed, and it was truly an invention from God that he survived. Not only survived with all of his organs shutting down but completely recovered now except a few things from the stroke that he also had because of not getting proper oxygen for so long when he was "dead". I have witnessed a miracle from Heaven and live everyday thanking God for the blessings he has granted myself and my husband. You guys touched me with your story. Thanks for doing this channel. I love getting a notification you have posted. Look forward to next time!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

God is so so good!!! I am so glad your story has a good ending!!! I can't even imagine after seeing what you saw!!! Thank YOU for sharing your story with us. Glad you are joining us on our adventure. I know YOU get it!!!

[@laurieleonard8209]

❤l am so happy your husband is still with you ❤

[@lindalowry150]

What a miracle! God is good!!

[@michellemakayla3310]

Praise God🙏🏻🩸

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Amen!!! Thank you!

[@VickiGordon-x8w]

So glad that I found you at the beginning of your journey! It will be nice to visit the world through your travels with you 😊

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Oh, thanks for sticking with us and joining us on this adventure. We appreciate your support and loyalty...truly!!!

[@UnBoxLifeWithLori]

So happy I found y'all! Love your story

[@MidLifeCruising95]

So sweet of you! Thanks so much for joining our journey!

[@lindalowry150]

I'm so sorry about your mom and brother. I just lost my mom last month. So glad Steve is ok and congratulations on your room!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

I am so sorry! Definitely a hard one no matter what the relationship was like. I still miss her every day! Thanks for watching!

[@Cinnamon52]

Loving catching up with the start of this adventure. This vlog was a great way to get to know you. I’ll be fascinated to know how the Spiritual side of your life will be on Odyssey. God bless.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so much for joining us! We had our first Christian meet up a few days ago, and it was marvelous!

[@vodkarocket1]

Omg, you bought milk and cookies when you ditched school, that is so wholesome. Minus the ditching school of course

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Ba ha ha so true and oh so accurate!!!

[@marthalittenberg941]

Thanks for being so down to earth. I really enjoyed this. Will love following your adventure. Blessings

[@MidLifeCruising95]

So kind of you to say! Thanks for joining our journey!

[@karenbillinger2562]

Congratulations on your ocean room!! You deserve it. You have given so much FREE advertisement for Villa Vie. All the videos you have shown of the ship and your positive attitude is priceless! Really looking forward to following you on your adventure so I am praying for the ship to sail soon!! Take care. 🤗👍🇨🇦

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so much. Appreciate you following our journey.

[@JuneCleaver56]

New subscriber. I love your personalities, and am looking forward to “armchair traveling” the world with you. It’s gonna be fun! 🤩

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so much for joining us!!!

[@tammieotto7690]

Thanks so much for sharing your story with us. Enjoy every minute of your cruising adventure. What a cool journey.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Our pleasure. So excited to get moving! Thanks for watching!

[@micheleparadis2808]

Thank you for including us in your journey. I sound like a broken record but... how exciting!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Ha ha....and thank YOU for sticking with us. It means a lot!!

[@xanmom6322]

Congratulations on being monetized. I subscribed to watch your small channel grow and see your adventures.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Very much appreciated!!! Thanks for joining us.

[@Radiatingbeauty]

That is exciting news about the ocean view. I hope that you will soon set sail for destinations. l think that you are both delightful together! 🙏

[@MidLifeCruising95]

So sweet, thank you so so much!!

[@anewmac]

Wow I feel like this is how y’all are so positive. This waiting around is nothing compared to all you’ve been thru. So excited yall get to keep your window to the world also 🎉.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Wow...thanks so much. Appreciate it, truly!!

[@FloMB]

I’ve been watching your channel grow and I’m looking forward to hearing more from you. We sailed on the Braemar many times, she really is the happiest ship, it’s in her bones. Those wonderful cascading aft decks too, what a lovely place for Steve to sip his craft beer! Wishing you both safe and happy travels.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

So glad to hear that the Braemar is a happy ship! Can't wait to sit on those aft decks while sailing!! Thanks for joining us on our adventure.

[@herenow6953]

Great to get to know you - I love your story - how wonderful to be together forever - that's winning at life right there. I'm looking forward to sharing your adventure - I'm a fifty something lady in the UK -

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so much for joining us on this adventure of a life time!

[@mercyrodriguez5780]

Great story! Enjoy yourselves, you deserve it!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so much!

[@Moonshadow84]

Such a wonderful couple. 🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@MidLifeCruising95]

You are too kind. Thank you!!!

[@arlenekraft]

So excited to see your subscribers increasing! Enjoy watching your videos. I have not hiked the Appalachian Trail, but have done a few trips on the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon. So excited for your embarkation!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

The Pacific Trail looks amazing!! Thanks for coming along on our journey.

[@markpalethorpe6526]

Just found you guys and loving watching your vlogs 😎 we think what you doing is amazing 🤩

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks so much! 😊 Appreciate you joining us!

[@christijohnson2320]

Love your story. Can’t wait until y’all start cruising.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Same! We are so excited!!

[@gaillittle1700]

Angela, I am also a Hugh Trent and Allie fan I never miss an episode. Yes I hiked the Appalachian Trail in the Harriman State Park area in NY, backpacking while at Girl Scout camp. Congratulations on keeping the Ocean view cabin.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Yay...love me some T & A! And the AT...I was a girl scout leader, too..hee hee Thanks for watching.

[@themillers2142]

So interesting to hear your story.. thanks and looking forward to watching your adventures on the ship ! Who knows might even meet you on there one day … good luck x

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Yes, please. Be sure to say hi if you join us on board. Thanks for watching!

[@KarenHenelde]

Just found your channel last week. Thanks for sharing your journey and adventures!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks for watching! Glad you joined us!

[@andyclough2086]

Good luck guys, I wish you all the best in your venture.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so so much!

[@RaginMoose100]

You guys are awesome! Cheers from Canada & God Bless!!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks so much!! Appreciate it!!

[@nancyroyston0427]

Love hearing your story guys! Thank you for sharing

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks for watching...appreciate it!

[@mariasant7810]

Kudos to the Pharmacist that stated that your heart rate was low and you needed to be evaluated immediately

[@MidLifeCruising95]

True that!!! A lifesaver for sure!!

[@sramundt]

I so enjoy watching you two. Your infectious positivity is refreshing. Telling your backstory helps put all the puzzle pieces together. You have a loyal follower here. I started working on cruise ships in the 1980’s after training as an ER/ICU nurse. At that time the ships didn’t have stabilizers and were smaller vessels powered by steam. I started out working and sailing in French Polynesia. Quite fortunately ended up working on the American built sister ships the SS Constitution and SS Independance built in 1951. They were true beauties. I continued to bounce between land life and missing ships. I have no interest in the monster size cruise ships. You have a great opportunity to form an unique community on the Villa Vie. My best friends now 40 years later are my from my ship family. Hope to meet you both on one of the extended segments next year.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Wow, that is all so amazing. Something about cruising the water draws you back time and time again. You must join us on a segment.

[@lauraesposito5434]

I accidentally saw your video.. we were vanlifers for 6 years.. and now we are done with that and selling out 2019 $90k rv getting our ducks in a row to be your neighbor... I have itchy feet and my husband loves my love of adventure soooo your vidio changed our path! We are the Espositos and our ducks might take us a year.. but we are going to follow you on board! I am very excited to make this leap! Tell villa via... You got us in.. and when we do buy a cabin we will make sure they give you guys the signing bonus (Mike said they have the bonus!)

[@MidLifeCruising95]

YAY!!!! Neighbors!! Can't wait for you to join us. Get those ducks in a row quickly and come join us on an adventure of a lifetime!!!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Oh, and tell ANNE that MidlifeCruising sent you. She is the sweetest sales person ever!!! I hope you get her!!

[@lauraesposito5434]

@MidLifeCruising95 we will! While getting our ducks in a row we look forward to getting to know you both.. and having coffee, then having it in person!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Woo hoo, yes please!!! Thank you so so so much!!!

[@SaraBuschynski]

Thanks for the story of your life .

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks for listening and watching. We appreciate it.

[@cruiseforever1281]

Your video was absolutely riveting. I thoroughly loved listening to you and watching both of you. Thank you for taking the time to explain how you got where you are. I love cruising and to be able to follow you on this adventure has been and will be fantastic. Thank you for sharing your life and your travels. 🫶

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Aaawww, thank you so much!!! Appreciate you coming along for our journey.

[@MounjarojourneywithPam]

Hi, I’m a new subscriber. I have a small channel that I started just a few months ago on my weight loss journey and somehow between the different people that I watch I discovered you guys and I am so interested about how you find discount cruises we used to cruise more before Covid and we have not been back since and I am looking forward to it, thank you for your content

[@lindapeterson3613]

Love you tube. I watch all the travel vlogs. That’s how I found you delightful folks. I do hope the cruise works out so well and you can get out of Belfast soon.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks so much! 😊 Glad you decided to watch.

[@NCLfan]

Oh wow! Just made it to the end! So happy for you guys!! Ocean view for the win!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Woo hoo! So excited!!! Thank you!

[@IramisandGerry]

Congratulations! On the stateroom, monetizing (that is our dream with our channel), and great life. We have a house in Puerto Rico for when life happens. Can’t wait to watch your journey 🙏🏽💗🇵🇷

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks so much! Good luck to you on your channel...you got this!!!

[@lindapeterson3613]

I’m so excited you get the ocean view cabin. It will be so much more comfortable when you want to decompress and be in your own home there.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

I agree. Thanks so much!

[@sonja8942]

Cruising gets in your blood! I did so many over 65 all over the world with my late husband and one after he passed with my youngest daughter but lately just haven’t since the Covid mess. I’ll love to see how you do!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

It sure does. Thanks for watching!!

[@lawlieh]

Awww yayyyy I’m so happy for you both that you are able to stay in your ocean view room, it would have been horrible to have had to move to a room without a view😰❤️💙 This was such an interesting video, it was so interesting but sad too❤️I’m very sorry to hear about your family losses ❤ You seem a genuinely lovely couple and I’m really looking forward to following with you your adventures and experiences ❤💙

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so much!! Glad you are joining us on our adventure.

[@DianaHennig-g6s]

Did a segment on Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas from Feb to May. It was part of their world cruise. It was amazing! Glad for your adventure will be praying for you that all goes well. Diana….

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so much! Appreciate it!

[@karencorcoran4628]

Thank you for your back story. I WAS wondering. I am soooo happy you get to stay in the ocean view. You have it set up so perfect.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@sassykat1982]

Really looking forward to watching your journey! I'd love to do something like this with my husband once we hit retirement (we're in our early 40s currently). Can't wait to see all the fun you have together exploring God's creations! ❤

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you joining us. Never to early to start planning for retirement.

[@roadlesstraveled7225]

After watching a couple of your videos, I’ve become a new subscriber! You are such a sweet couple. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us! I look forward to watching your adventure!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks for subbing! Truly appreciate it!!

[@arleenwallace3550]

I’m so impressed with the work you both have done for the people of Nicaragua, simply amazing. I’m also a follower of JJ Cruise though I had heard about Villa Vie before they talked about it. I actually have printed out their comparison figures between a 55+ home in a very popular area in Florida vs Villa Vie. We are sold on the idea. Perhaps within the next year or so we may become neighbors. Thank you for sharing your story. 🙏❤️

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Oh, come join us! What an adventure it will be!!! Nicaragua will always have our heart for sure. Thanks for watching!!

[@gj5666]

Really looking forward to when you go on your journey, great video ❤

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so much!! Can't wait!

[@bridgetdavis9752]

Congratulations on getting that room. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you !!!

[@JudithWright5]

Thank you for sharing ❤so pleased that you didn’t give up your property. We were supposed to sail on the Braemar then Covid came along. We live in UK and have been cruising since 2004. Our first cruise was also on a Fred Olsen ship, the Black Watch, a beautiful ship now scrapped 😢 to the Norwegian fjords. Looking forward to following along on your adventure ❤️

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks so much for joining us. Holding on to that property for the just in case. Hopefully they bring the Braemar back to her former glory. So far so good...

[@TomMcClean]

Hi Steve and Angela. I'm Tom McClean and I run the, 'Tom Mcclean Positive Belfast', KZbin Channel. I've been Youtubing since 2013 or so. I cover a lot of the history, wildlife, street art, cemetery walk rounds, cruise ship visits, churches, architecture, museums, good walks, etc etc of Belfast and beyond. I'm coming 71 and have been married to Tanya for 43 years and we have 3 grown up children and 2 grandchildren. I still ride my 600cc Honda motorbike to do my KZbin videos. We've been to Florida once, decades ago, with the children to Disney. I was down videoing the Odyssey cruise ship, the other day for my wee KZbin channel. At that time I didn't quite realize what was going on for the ship passengers. Today I saw you two on our local Belfast evening news, so I thought I'd 'call in' with you via KZbin and wish you well. Can I wish you two a belated welcome to Belfast? I'm sorry to hear about the delays in the Odyssey getting up and running. It must be so frustrating for you all on board. I'm listening to your back story. You speak of your jobs. Angela was a teacher, so was I. Wow Steve was a sheriff! and then you talk of retirement and Christian Missions. Wow! Then you talk of family loss and personal health problems! We have had all this too. Life can be very tough at times. We appreciate each new day. I had a heart attack on St Valentines Day this year. I thank God for each day, good or bad. Then a few weeks after I got home from hospital with 3 stents, we went on our first ever cruise, down the Greek coast. ( it's all on my channel. )Then we came home after a week and a month ago we watched our youngest son get married! -We are always very busy. Life is always very full. Hey, I really hope things get moving for you all. I hope my wee KZbin 'call' cheers you up a wee bit. I've physically met up with a lot of guys who do KZbin channels here. I've also 'met up' with fellow KZbinrs from all over the world. It's a fascinating thing to do. Hey you two take care. Best wishes from the Belfast Castlereagh hills. PS Have you any idea when you might be able to sail out? If it's not for a few weeks I could maybe get down to you and do a meet up, or else bon voyage!!!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

We may need to get together!!! We will have to check out your channel, too! Sounds like you have a full life for sure!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@TomMcClean]

Hi folks. I'm down in round the Belfast docks quite a bit but it looks like you might be under way very soon! Best wishes Tom

[@hellomynameisbec]

Thank you for your videos, I look forward to following your journey. I am at least 20 years off from retirement but this would be a dream.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Oh, thank you so much!! Love we got a young one... keep that focus. This residential cruise may be a big thing in 20 years and be very common.

[@hellomynameisbec]

@@MidLifeCruising95 I hope so!

[@nancycosgrove4005]

My husband has hiked a couple of sections of the AT- thanks for sharing your amazing journey 🚢

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks for joining us. Wish my feet and knees could still handle long hikes...

[@khill6510]

New subscriber here. I'm so excited for you. My husband and I did something similar when we sold everything that wouldn't fit on our motor home and went full time for years. After some serious health problems we came off the road but have never regretted it for a moment. The one cruise we did (Alaska) I was so sea sick I can't imagine full time cruising for us but will for sure be following along as you do it. Good luck!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Ooooh, sea sickness is the worst!! Steve gets it sometimes, so we will see how he does. RVing sounds amazing to me, but I haven't convinced Steve of that one.

[@kellylee514]

And so sorry for your loss. I also lost my Mom in 2018. Feels like yesterday. 😢

[@MidLifeCruising95]

It truly does....sorry to you as well. Thank you!

[@kellylee514]

@@MidLifeCruising95thank you. ❤

[@DaveM-FFB]

Thank you for sharing your personal journey in this video. We're new retirees, but long time Florida residents. As luck would have it, we'll be in Belfast in early September, so we'll look to see if Villa Vie is still in port. Best wishes on your new adventure!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

I so hope we are gone by then!! ha ha We did an entire video called "A week in Northern Ireland." That should give you some ideas while you are in Belfast. THANK YOU!

[@rosekraemer8205]

Iwatch the same you tube plus cant contain us. And Mr. Mrs Adventure 😊

[@MidLifeCruising95]

I may need to check those out as well. The more we KZbin, the less time I have to watch those I love.

[@richarddykema6540]

Interesting watching your videos. We’re on the Oceania Insignia, headed toward Ireland and we’ll be in Belfast on Thursday. Looking forward to seeing the Villa Vie Odyssey as we arrive. Hope you guys get launched soon.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

You will probably dock very close. Have a great cruise!!

[@rebeccahowell6538]

Thanks for sharing with us. Your story is so sweet.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks so much, Friend! As always, thanks for watching and being part of our journey.

[@josderouw9410]

I like your video and I watch it from The Netherlands. You both have a friendly way of telling stories.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so much!!! Netherlands are a huge bucket list for us. Can't wait!!

[@Rocwallaby]

Congratulations on the upgrade, can’t wait to follow your travels 🇦🇺

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you...so excited!!

[@MrsTabby1963]

Thanks for update. So sorry about your mum, Angela. Delighted you're able to stay in the new cabin!!! Told my husband 😊.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so much. Hard to share, but it is part of who we are. Super thankful about getting to stay in our room. Keep working that hubs!!

[@vikingbase]

Best of Luck with all your endeavors 😊

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Luke22022]

Thank you for sharing, Steve and Angela. I have done three trans-Atlantic crossings. I love the uninterrupted time at sea and share in your excitement for seeing new places. I have a dog now which rules out VillaVie for now but I have examined the deck plans and have picked out a favorite cabin. Now that your Oceanview room has been set (congrats), consider getting some paint and freshening up the walls if you'll be in port for another week. Regarding your future cruise life, I was wondering what you have budgeted for shore excursions. With your resourcefulness I can imagine you getting involved in selling shore packages to your fellow cruisers. You'd be a fun group guide, and could make some side money on that venture also. I like your reports and enthusiasm, thank you.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you, might be a good business venture. Ha ha We have not budgeted much for excursions yet. That is the main reason we started this channel. We figure we will do one amazing trip per month, a few middle priced ones, and lots and lots of free ones. ha ha We can walk for many miles, so if we can get there on foot, we sure will. We also like using public transportation to travel around.

[@allent1034]

So cool that you just heard about Villa Vie and jumped on the opportunity. I’ve been watching them from their start and would love to do it but health Issues prevent that. Living through you all

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so much. You can travel with us virtually.

[@thricestrong5484]

Thanks for sharing your story with us. I’ve been on the AT for a few days. We are planning a thru hike when we retire still 7 years out. So happy you all were able to secure the ocean view cabin.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

We miss hiking. We still hike some, but not as much as we did in the past. My poor feet and knees rebel against me. 7 years and counting...good luck!!! Thanks - the ocean view is making me swoon!

[@GoGoJoy]

I remember that phone call Angela‼️ and now I hungry for Steve’s pizza. I will vouch for it‼️ Miss our mission trips too. ❤❤

[@MidLifeCruising95]

AAwww, thanks Friend! Miss you both so much!

[@rollandelasman]

Hello from France! So glad to hear you're keeping the oceanview! Just finished reading the book you and Michelle recommended (The Women"..Loved it so much that I've already purchased a few more of her books ! We're not on social media except Philippe is on LinkedIn... Take care!

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Yay! Wasn't it so so good! I ordered The Nightingale, but I haven't started it yet. Glad you liked it!! WOOHOO!

[@JeansDolls]

That’s a lovely cabin.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thank you so much. It feels so homey now.

[@AnnaWorden]

I am so happy you are keeping the ocean view!!!!🎉

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Whoop whoop! Thanks, Sweetie!!! Appreciate you watching!

[@emmonstrex65]

Wow! What a life! I'm interested, subscribed 👍

[@MidLifeCruising95]

Thanks so much for coming along!!