The sad truth is that it's probably cheaper to live on a cruise ship as a retiree instead of in a nursing home.

@carlosalicea5915

7 жыл бұрын

divisioneight yea it is probably very true, assisted living homes or nursing homes are very expensive

@SuperDarius01

7 жыл бұрын

If it was not for the fact that insurance will help pay for nursing home I'm sure it would be.

@birdlover7499

7 жыл бұрын

divisioneight your right

@mayragrift9950

7 жыл бұрын

Fox Lover I think I'm going to keep dreaming for now Some day I wil wakeup and find me also living and dancing on a big cruiseship.

@raminajm2163

7 жыл бұрын

divisioneight it matters what cruise ship it is but yeah I think your right otherwise she wouldn't be there

Cruise ships should wise up and open a senior line for life plan.

@deenad3562

4 жыл бұрын

@Joe Guiffre They're Old, not Stupid.

@aaronshadyoung9567

4 жыл бұрын

@Joe Guiffre She said she doesn't care because most of the places she has already been to and doesn't get off the ship. Its more about the experience of the ship. I'm young and have been on a few cruises and its something about being out there on the open water that is relaxing and invigorating.....and dare I say sometimes even mystical.

@lute966

4 жыл бұрын

Check about Queen Mary (2?), sold suites and every year 'residents' decide itineraries for the year to come ;)

@s.d.clinton4429

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea

@iampaulzy

4 жыл бұрын

@@aaronshadyoung9567 I came back from a Western Caribbean cruise this past July and I just [loved] to sit out on the veranda and just [feel] the air and hear the sea. It was very relaxing at 1am.

At least she’s not bored or lonely.

@BucketHeadianHagg

4 жыл бұрын

far from true - ive spent many years working on the ships, and so many of those people are extremely lonely - and a great deal of them are black-out alcoholics who dont even know what country they're in. They dont care!! (still tho, it really is a great way to live!)

@yolandavega4330

4 жыл бұрын

She says she loves babies but they grow up, isn’t there for her grandchildren, that’s so sad.

@menakasen

4 жыл бұрын

Yes true once the children are grown its time for her to relax

@SuzannaKiraly

4 жыл бұрын

@@BucketHeadianHagg She can be friends with the crew, but most passengers won't stay on the ship like her so she will probably never see them again.

@Dominickudo

4 жыл бұрын

I know, she's going somewhere nice everyday and doing something.

She definitely wasn't expecting coronavirus.

@kartikaazalea4442

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@bigloser872

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@patt8682

4 жыл бұрын

lol that's what I was gonna say and why is this now in my recommended

@mochithedog5237

4 жыл бұрын

Mikel Sopelana Durango lol

@sueb5645

4 жыл бұрын

Sad.....

She’s gonna haunt that ship when she passes

@dominiquemerlin2023

4 жыл бұрын

Jovanny Alvarez for sure

@ranchel1087

4 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly everyone is gonna wanna book her room for a paranormal experience

@patricialopez-wd1xe

4 жыл бұрын

@@ranchel1087 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

@umargiade976

4 жыл бұрын

And I will make a movie about that. "The last cruise"

@ryetoast9544

4 жыл бұрын

Savage

She is very very fortunate. For those that aren't familiar, The Crystal line (6 Star line) is one of the most expensive cruises you can take and the size of her cabin is unheard of. She has to be incredibly wealthy.

@smujer1

7 ай бұрын

She has to be.

@cogama7846

7 ай бұрын

175K per year Wow

@hawaiianwater1913

6 ай бұрын

@@cogama7846that’s basically a house payment

As an ex Social Worker I saw at first hand the appalling retirement homes that the elderly have to endure in their twilight years. This lady is doing what she wants, paying her own way, and long may she continue. Forget the sour grapes, people, she's content with her lot, and that's all that really matters here.

@willgaukler8979

8 ай бұрын

.... some people want a farm ... others might like to move ... she has the best of everything right there ... and it goes with her ...must be able-bodied tho ...

@patricias5122

8 ай бұрын

Not every retirement home is "appalling." What is the point of a comment like that? Some people --- not fortunate enough to be rich like this woman -- end up in assisted living because they can't live alone. And they have wonderful staff to take care of them.

Why is everyone comparing this to nursing homes, she is not nursing home material--yet.

@galaxyride4944

4 жыл бұрын

exactly, totally agree.

@justagirlnamedshawn

4 жыл бұрын

I think they probably mean assisted living...calm down

@Queenin06

4 жыл бұрын

Lmaooooooo!!!! What is nursing material? 💀😂

@californiaplant-basedeater2761

4 жыл бұрын

The room service also has other services, like enimas.

@gokud.uzumaki1520

4 жыл бұрын

Because it's right around the corner for her.

She right. She's living a fairy tale. Im happy for her. She has the money why not, & mostly she alive n well.

@grigrig9107

5 жыл бұрын

She has the money and turn a blind eye to helping people that could benefit from her help. And you cheer her on...educate yourself please

@devonseamoor

5 жыл бұрын

You're terribly naive, Michelle W. I guess you're getting everything you want, or else.... This woman, alive and well? My foot. Look at her fat body, won't last long

@pmanlicious7117

4 жыл бұрын

@@grigrig9107 it's not her job to help people.

@burtburt2263

4 жыл бұрын

pmanlicious II: How to ensure your genetic line stays poor...Why not, though? Either she spends it, or Uncle Sam takes it...

@hccvun3280

4 жыл бұрын

Gret Bet It's her money, and she can do whatever she wants with it.

“I’ll talk to my family at home twice a day if it means I don’t have to be there” 😂

@andrewf4623

5 жыл бұрын

elizabeth nite I know right?! Haha

@sunnydaly3715

4 жыл бұрын

elizabeth nite I especially loved that part. :-) What a great lady!!

@messy352

4 жыл бұрын

I want to be like her when I grow up...😂

@WWambition

4 жыл бұрын

I caught that

@cathmitchell-browne5923

4 жыл бұрын

elizabeth nite I thought that was a pretty strange thing to say, but maybe her family is actually horrible 😄

This is an awesome story. I work in the banking industry, and it's heartbreaking how many seniors are home alone without anyone to connect with. I can see this lady living a long and happy life. I love it!!!❤❤❤

the fact this is being recommended AGAIN years later amidst corona unlucky

Must be nice to be able to afford a constant cruise. Good for her, it's better than a retirement home.

@ElvarMasson

4 жыл бұрын

Could be cheaper than living in a nursing home

@propanzx924

4 жыл бұрын

The retro pic of the woman on your profile is very beautiful! Is that you?

@ThePeachygal

4 жыл бұрын

@@ElvarMasson Except the steward is not going to clean her up when she has a bathroom accident. If she really needed to be in a nursing home I doubt they would allow her on ship without a family member/caregiver. A few years ago a couple was put off a cruise ship because the wife had dementia and the husband went on an excursion and left her alone. She was found wandering the cruise ship alone and confused while he was off ship.

@shamecasmith6975

4 жыл бұрын

@@ElvarMasson I work in a nursing home and we are $175 a day, take that x365 days and it's $63k. That's not to say that we are the lowest charging daily rate in town. There are facilities that charge $200-$250 a day. I'd rather spend that on a cruise.

@ElvarMasson

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't mean she shouldn't. I was sharing my thoughts on the subject

This was not by accident ... but a carefully thought out plan of Insurance policies, years of hard work, retirement income source(s), return on investments, and other additional strategies.

@commenter7893

5 жыл бұрын

how much money would you have to save to have a $20,000 a month retirement?

@michaelgayerjr7293

5 жыл бұрын

commenter78 I don't know how Saving earns money. One has to understand money and how to use Money to Make Money. Save to have money to Invest, then invest. She and husband did well in Real Estate.

@woudakelloh502

5 жыл бұрын

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@daw162

5 жыл бұрын

That's a goofy comment. I've got a relative who had a small business and who was a spendthrift and market investor. NO stupidity like real estate schemes, franchises or buying tons of whole life insurance. Just pure equity investing. Figure that he averaged about $250k a year of income, and he has "saved" his way to well into 8 figures. Plus, he's not running around pretending to be a tycoon. $250K is a lot of money to make a given year, but he was sole income and paid taxes as an individual without many business expenses. It is EASY to save your way in to prosperity in retirement. Both of my parents were teachers. They spent about half of what they made, and in retirement, they have a problem of too much money and not enough interest to spend it on anything. Slow the money down and put it in something that appreciates, not this stupid youtube sham garbage about people being a wheeler dealer without having any specific skills. People like that are just targets.

@masterodisguise2983

5 жыл бұрын

Your here to teach me your real estate strategy and your book that you wrote edit: yes yes you are haha

For as much as nursing homes cost, this makes a lot of sense!

@justagirlnamedshawn

4 жыл бұрын

For real, Brittany. This is awesome for her!!

@Queenin06

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly 😂 ! She is 88 lmao she deserves this

@californiaplant-basedeater2761

4 жыл бұрын

You didn't finish the video. She pays $175,000, a year.

@matijabesednik5334

4 жыл бұрын

@@californiaplant-basedeater2761 and? Still cheaper than doing taxes

@californiaplant-basedeater2761

4 жыл бұрын

@@matijabesednik5334 I replied to Brittany Ward by saying the cost of the year long cruise is way more than the cost of a nursing home for a year. You're saying what now? I don't understand your comment.

Imagine when your mom says, lets go visit grandma.....yeah we are going on vacation!!!

@soilgrasswaterair

4 жыл бұрын

MusicforMe123 some people do that, but the vacation is in the next town over!😂😏

@kaylab3029

4 жыл бұрын

😂

@GerriYvetteMark

4 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@EDTiang

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

Sounds like the best retirement ever to me...

@Force05289

5 жыл бұрын

Thomas Bernecky yeah especially when they update lmao.

@trudydavis6168

5 жыл бұрын

@Julia A Obviously she makes enough new friends from all over the world and maybe she just got tired of the old crowd. Also, who says she's not in touch with the real world? And why should she have to do something "useful" with her life? She's 88 and probably worked her tail off building a business with her husband and now she gets to enjoy life. Why the envy and why should she conform? As to cruiseships "allowing" people to live like this? Anybody is free to buy a ticket, lol

@taraterm3

5 жыл бұрын

@Julia A in nursing homes its tough to make permanent friends....they tend to die or descend into Alzheimers.I think its a great idea...as long as you dont need a full time nurse.

@davidchan9632

5 жыл бұрын

God bless everyone.

@TheMundusvultdecipi

5 жыл бұрын

@@trudydavis6168 Right. Why the heck should she conform and go for bingo, bridge & knitting, occasionally do voluntary work and otherwise stay on the porch in her rocking chair, you know the typical stereotype. I smell some envy too.

$175k a year, can't they cut her a deal? No loyalty discounts?

@realatf1955

7 жыл бұрын

u can get it much cheaper

@TIB1973

7 жыл бұрын

if she is paying 175K per year, she is being ripped off. Her cabin was oceanview at best and those should only be running her $60K per year..... most round the world trips are around 100 days.

@lordmark9546

7 жыл бұрын

what about her costs for when she docks?

@diesel2x

7 жыл бұрын

I agree. even if it is 7000K a month for a really good room, thats still less than 90K

@realatf1955

7 жыл бұрын

diesel2x 7000k that 7 mil bro

With Senior discounts princess cruises is about $150 a day with food. 365 days x $150= $54,750 year or $4,562.00 monthly.

@sandyhill1392

3 жыл бұрын

They said $174,000 or close to it...

@phrewilly8556

3 жыл бұрын

@@sandyhill1392 Yep, also keep in mind Crystal Cruises is one of the most luxurious cruise lines in the world by far.

@25566

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandyhill1392 she must be rich

The average cost of a retirement home is about 8k a month. The average cost of a cruise ship travel runs about 79. dollars a day, which is 2370. a month. So she is smart doing this.

@thephatalien

4 жыл бұрын

Cat 52 She pays 170 k a year so it’s 14.166 per month

@JusticeInspired

4 жыл бұрын

@Brian McEntee #21 it's the same thing. some countries use decimals in place where USA uses commas when money is written out

@holyfielddroptop3974

4 жыл бұрын

@@JusticeInspired That's confusing then, especially in mathematical!!!

@j.tt.4877

4 жыл бұрын

@@JusticeInspired i don't know of any country that uses decimals in these..

@JusticeInspired

4 жыл бұрын

@@j.tt.4877 then you are definitely not well traveled.

All the people who wonder why she spends so much money living on a cruise ship, consider this. No mortgage, no property tax no home owners insurance, no groceries to buy, no utilities to pay, no car expenses at all, no entertainment expenses. I'm not a fan of cruise ships myself but hey, each to their own. You go mama Lee. Enjoy the golden years.

@lisakn27

5 жыл бұрын

That's true once you factor in utilities, rent or house payment, food, etc.

@taraterm3

5 жыл бұрын

@anubhav mitra assisted living...at the very least....is 5000 a month. It rapidly accelerates from there....10 to 15 grand per Month is not unheard of.

@justmissjamey

5 жыл бұрын

Nope. That lady and her husband had to have money before retirement age. In fact, she was wearing a givenchy shirt, which is super expensive in and of itself.

@justmissjamey

5 жыл бұрын

Its said her husband left her between 5 and 10 million and then she sold her home, and everything else...so yeah, shes doing just fine

@justmissjamey

5 жыл бұрын

@anubhav mitra not everyone. I know people whom would go on one if the whole trip was free and they were paid on top of it lolol

I met her and she is a lovely lady. She is not the official needle point instructor on the ship but she is at needlepoint classes and helps new students and she is always willing to help during the day if you get stuck. She also is a great source of information. The staff really does love her because she is a great ship ambassador. She has no trouble getting to a dr or dentist. They have them on board and at ports. Everything can be worked out. She does not sweat the small stuff.

@minarose3193

5 жыл бұрын

love her!

@jamestateIII

5 жыл бұрын

Me personally living that life too would get boring because after so often you've seen it all. Not sure id live on a cruise ship though. She must have had a nice pension to afford the bill to continuously cruise.

@jamestateIII

5 жыл бұрын

More power to her

@tamhuy10

5 жыл бұрын

@@jamestateIII she sold her house and car

@jamestateIII

5 жыл бұрын

@@tamhuy10 yea i heard that part....i think even with that.....you'd think the money would run out....that or the interest rate is enormous on her savings account

Imagine being her grandkid and wanting to see her! She seems so much more lively and fun than other 80+ year olds.

@JeepSolid

8 ай бұрын

Seems kinda sad she's not a part of her grandkids lives

@Elena-er7zp

8 ай бұрын

@@JeepSolidnot only not part of their lives but doesn’t really seem bothered by it. however - how much is your great grandmother involved in your day to day life - probably not much.

@srianjanaVadevoo

8 ай бұрын

Mostly kids don't like old ppl advising them ..and if her grandkids wanted to see her everyday , every minute , I think she would have stayed on land.. She respected their choices and lives on her own...

@wintercame

8 ай бұрын

She sees her family for dinners in Miami 5 times a year when the ship docks there and spends 5 weeks with them off ship every Christmas.

This was 7 years ago. It would be nice to get an update on Mama Lee. Is she still cruising the seas on the Crystal Serenity? She seems like a lovely lady, I hope she is still having fun.

One of my coworkers went on a cruise and actually met this lady. According to my coworker, this lady was a delight and joy to be with 😊❤️🥰

@einarabelc5

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah of course, everyone can have peace at the top of a mountain. You just have to be brainwashed enough to realize that isn't life.

@robinc4605

4 жыл бұрын

It's not difficult to be delightful when everything is done for you, life is super easy and things are going just your way. The true test of character is when we are faced with challenges and hardships, opposite of what we want and enjoy.

@lilhoneybun5390

4 жыл бұрын

@@einarabelc5 Stop being jealous! Lets see how you live at that age. If you could even make it to 88!

@jjthejetplane781

4 жыл бұрын

@@robinc4605 bro she 88 years old come on now you over here talking like she 20

@malvinlujan6560

Жыл бұрын

Very smart move there's always something goin on and different countries at every port

So money does buy happiness after all.

@rainydays9400

5 жыл бұрын

People who say money can’t buy happiness, they don’t know what life meants yet.

@baduploadschedule1015

5 жыл бұрын

Ryuzaki Lawyiet Ikr? You can buy things that make you happy with money, yet people still don't see that

@baduploadschedule1015

5 жыл бұрын

Mike Depends how you're living your life and what makes you happy, your statement isn't true, sorry if I seem critical

@rossmandigo9984

5 жыл бұрын

@Mike are you poor? cause man id love to fix the brakes on my car AND buy food lol.....

@debrafrey3224

5 жыл бұрын

If you have the money

She has great energy and an alert mind.

I have seen entirely too many scary reports of how some nursing homes have staff that treat them ill. This seems like a much safer option: you have more freedom, people aren't trying to drug you or physically abuse you, the food is definitely better, and you don't have to worry about whether or not your relatives come to visit you, because either way, you aren't alone. You are actually LIVING. All due respect, WORK IT, Mama Lee!!!

Im more interested to know how she can afford 175k a year to live on a boat!

@Jj-mc9rf

6 жыл бұрын

Just to have a live in carer it costs over £1000 per week.. it’s cheaper to cruse

@azabujuban-hito8085

6 жыл бұрын

KungFuChess some people are richer than you, y'know

@azabujuban-hito8085

6 жыл бұрын

Quincy Owyang why not? Not everyone has to lead a boring life like you.

@azabujuban-hito8085

6 жыл бұрын

Quincy Owyang maybe you could use your money to learn English.

@reuteratwork8983

6 жыл бұрын

Sumida Ryogoku < douche alert

Yup! If I had a few million I would do the same. Retirement homes smell of death and cabbage, I bet her kids are fuming though!

@vadimnesen8060

7 жыл бұрын

g2macs her room probably smells like old people

@mgmail7279

7 жыл бұрын

I recently learned that the old person smell is because their bodies start producing more and then giving off a certain chemical. It's horrible, but if we live long enough we'll have it too.

@gloriahuman5652

7 жыл бұрын

g2macs and unfortunately urine

@vadimnesen8060

7 жыл бұрын

Yea

@arunakhan2343

7 жыл бұрын

more like garbage

It was all going good until the coronavirus attacked

"I live a fairy tale exhistence", something many of us just get to dream about. Good for her!

@robinc4605

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, I dream about volunteering and helping the less fortunate in my retirement rather than indulging in a self centered existence.

@katherinekatherine8512

4 жыл бұрын

R C why wait for your retirement? You can volunteer now. Let the lady live her own life.

@robinc4605

4 жыл бұрын

@@katherinekatherine8512 I'm a single mom, raising children and working two jobs. My kids are my priority and get my free time, that's why. I'm blessed to have jobs, working with both children and elderly, enriching lives through my work. The joy of helping others, by giving of ourselves, is unlike any other joy!

@lilhoneybun5390

4 жыл бұрын

@@robinc4605 lmao first off joy is subjective.This woman raised her kids and lived her life. Now the rest of her days will be a vacation! lol "self centered existence" that is your opinion. So sad, as old as you are you're still judgmental. She's about 92 right now and still living in paradise!

@robinc4605

4 жыл бұрын

@@lilhoneybun5390 Of course that's my opinion, goes without saying. Pretty judgmental to call me judgmental. 😂 Easy on the hypocrisy.

"I love babies....but they grow up!!" Same

@nadinecrupi5481

4 жыл бұрын

I feel the same too...love babies, but not babysitting! HAA

@JustAnotherNamelessGuy

4 жыл бұрын

i hate babies to begin with anyways

@terbyern2807

4 жыл бұрын

Wanda Adoption is always an option.

@WillChil466

4 жыл бұрын

@Wanda ha! Just head for the projects. U can probably buy them for a song.

@dianeschuloff3836

4 жыл бұрын

AND maybe those grankids could uses their grandma around?

170000 dollars per year. I bet the relatives hate her.

@NaomiChambers

4 жыл бұрын

@Luis Bolanos She isn't giving it "to the federal gov". She is paying the cruise liner for a service.

@Amy-fg6in

4 жыл бұрын

Luis Bolanos are you insane? Why should she not live in a way that makes her happy and just give her hard earned money instead? Wow. If she enjoys it and it’s not stressing her out, that’s all that matters. Period.

@absolutenutritioncenter6605

4 жыл бұрын

That's not a realistic number - looked like an interior room - single person interior room on smaller ships are about 6-800 a week - if you take that 175k divide by 52 comes out to over 3g a year. I just booked a suite for 4 people on harmony of the seas (worlds largest ship) for 5k for 4 PEOPLE - so they way over estimated. I'm saying at 800 a week she's at 42k a year let's say hi at 1000 a week shes at 52k a year. with good retirement plan she could easily be living off of dividends and interest. And think about it - that's ALL FOOD and entertainment for free - she LITERALLY needs to buy nothing - every week they give you soap and so on for free. this IS the way to go. plus let's not forget - loyalty incentives for cruising that much - I bet she get's huge discounts. this is so much cheaper than most retirement homes i bet.

@MrN8073

4 жыл бұрын

@@absolutenutritioncenter6605 Thanks for the information.

@absolutenutritioncenter6605

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrN8073 I could be completely wrong - but that number just was HUGE - lol

I have heard of this, in fact, my great-aunt did this. She was receiving a lot of money every month from SS and her late husband's pension, I'm sure too much for Medicaid. She had been on cruises and loved them. She had trouble with arthritis and would have needed assisted living since she couldn't get around very well, grocery shop, cook, clean, that sort of thing. So, instead, she took advantage of senior citizen and frequent cruiser discounts and moved into a cruise ship. She lived in a handicap-accessible room and was quite happy for years. Not sure if she is still doing that or not...

@BTheTrue

4 жыл бұрын

ask your mum..

@orangeziggy599

4 жыл бұрын

Find out and get back to us about it.

@louiep432

4 жыл бұрын

Call the cruise ship people, lol

I hope she makes it with this coronavirus that’s affecting lots of elderly people

with money you can do aything

@carlchamberlain713

7 жыл бұрын

Cheaper than a nursing home!

@MegF142857

7 жыл бұрын

$175,000 a year is the estimate - plus another $22,000 for a special cruise over Northpole they are doing.

@carlchamberlain713

7 жыл бұрын

OK, I guess it's more but good for her. I'm happy for her.

@ESSER68NJ

7 жыл бұрын

is it?? dang!!

@catpatchtactics

7 жыл бұрын

Compare this to nursing home costs though. A lot of these cruise lines are really reasonable when you take everything into account. Additionally, many essentially have "frequent flyers" clubs which add up to other discounts and free trips. Me and my wife did a 14 or 15 day one transatlantic earlier this year, and it was only about $800 per ticket. Assume $1600-$2000 a month for all the food you can eat, everything taken care of? Beats a nursing home any day of the week, and honestly probably better for her health.

she never has to cook a meal make a bed clean she's basically a queen and she looks damn good for 88. if you think about it. between mortgage all the bills car insurance gas. she got rid of everything. I think it would be nice to have at least one person with you. but to her credit the one person she would have passed away in 1997. hope she's cruising at 100

@omelelliston2746

6 жыл бұрын

Keith Oberg , maybe her family meet up with her for an occasional reunion..

@pamelabuford6106

6 жыл бұрын

Keith Oberg

@shizuehicks7442

6 жыл бұрын

Keith Oberg You are so right.

@steveprentice4513

5 жыл бұрын

Shes not a queen just someone very lost.

@shizuehicks7442

5 жыл бұрын

steve prentice But she knows her role and does it well. Theresa May would not set foot near Grenfell Tower after the horrendous fire at the London public housing skyscraper. The tower, mostly populated by low income minorities was considered too much of a security risk for Theresa May. The Queen and Prince William came down to speak with survivors and families almost immediately. Security, it seems, was the last thing Queen Elizabeth cared about.

There was an elderly couple on our trip to Alaska that lived on cruise ships. They were so sweet to the staff, and you could tell the crew loved them. I hope they all did well thru “Rona”

Family members: Grandma, We want to visit you !! Grandma: I'm in Aruba right now...do You want to catch me in Miami or New York !?

I am so thankful she has this privledge.

@michaelhanks9428

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Kathy how are you doing. I'm Michael from Cleveland nice to meet you

@kathyfann

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Hanks Thank You sir I am doing well reading my Bible and learned simply reading 4 chapters a day get the entire Bible completely read in under 1 year. 😊 So I read 4 in Matthew and reading 4 in Genesis today. It doesn't take long and its a blessing. Have a great day.

@kathyfann

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Hanks Kathy From The Greater Sacramento area In California

@kathyfann

4 жыл бұрын

Rancho Cordova

@michaelhanks9428

4 жыл бұрын

@@kathyfann You can also write me you email and i will send you a message. I believe everything is fine in California this morning.

She's very blessed to have all her mental faculties at age 88. My 103 year old Grandfather was the same way. Very active and alert.

@omelelliston2746

6 жыл бұрын

OneVeryHappyBird , my dad was a fisherman from age 15yrs, to 76 yrs, when he retired.. He's now 88 yrs.., he's doing great for his age..He's determined to walk a mile or more daily..he suffered a stroke , one year, after our mom passed away, but he kicked the stroke to the curb..lolz..He loved the ocean,& the Ocean loved him. He has 20/20 vision,no glasses..No dentures.. All of his natural teeth( everything is intact lol).. God bless him.. Maybe l can hook him up with that lady..lolz

@NFLYoungBoy223

6 жыл бұрын

It’s seems like everyone’s getting dementia

@noreason2701

5 жыл бұрын

No he wasn't.

@SirKolass

4 жыл бұрын

No wonder he lived to 103

@nick-dm3if

3 жыл бұрын

My 185 year old grandma is all there also

I can understand where this lady is coming from. I'm 77 and only yesterday I suddenly thought, what would it be like to spend the rest of one's life in a hotel? Meals taken care of, no cleaning to do, no shopping for groceries, comfortable surroundings. Now this lady is probably quite well off and can afford to live her life on a continuous cruise. I would have to do some sums to see how the money would stretch, but I'm 77 already. and a man, therefore with reduced life expectancy, so I really cannot expect many more years on this planet.

@Cbirduk1990

8 ай бұрын

You only have 1 life, go for it if you can!

@rh9703

8 ай бұрын

Living in a hotel or on a cruise ship is getting close to how a billionaire must live. All amenities taken care of, an in house pool and gym etc..

@essieessie5399

8 ай бұрын

@@rh9703 At 77 a couple million ought to cover it for the remaining years. Believe it or not, many people do have millions socked away.

@crazymusicgrlcheesecake

8 ай бұрын

not to mention people check in on your 3 times a day and they are very well trained

Living on the cruise sure does make her look good for 88 years old! Do what makes you happy mama lee! ❤️

@le_chat4911

9 ай бұрын

Now she's 95 😄

Just think: No expenses for cars, utilities, groceries, property taxes, insurance, just to mention a few - plus getting all your entertainment for free and meeting loads of interesting people....What a smart lady!

@taraterm3

5 жыл бұрын

and ...if youre up to it you can travel and get off the boat and see all these different places, incredible

@MavrikUSMC

4 жыл бұрын

All that typically costs less than $175k a year though. Still I may need to start saving

@melabear13241

4 жыл бұрын

@@MavrikUSMC $38,900 is what I found in an article for a yearly cruise cheapest cabins

@MavrikUSMC

4 жыл бұрын

@@melabear13241 I'd be up for that, but I'd still spend less on groceries and bills.

@TelmaFrege

4 жыл бұрын

@@melabear13241 Still cheaper than a retirement home, where the average as of Oct 2019 is $4000... it can go as up as $9000 in NY.

She's very smart and I just love her positive attitude.

Somebody should follow up on this story. Did she get through the Coronavirus when all the ships stopped sailing? Is she still alive??

Most times it amazes me greatly how I moved from an average lifestyle to earning over $63k per month, Utter shock is the word. I have understood a lot in the past few years that there are lots of opportunities in the financial market. The only thing is to know where to invest…

@Florencecoxx

8 ай бұрын

I keep wondering how people earn money in financial markets, i tried trading bitcoin on my own made a huge loss and now I'm scared of investing more.

@BeverlyTalley

8 ай бұрын

@@Florencecoxx That won't bother you if you trade with a professional like *Sarah Alma Martinez* my consultant. I found her on a CNBC interview where she was featured and reached out to her afterwards. She has since provide entry and exit points on the securities I focus on. I basically follow her trade pattern and haven’t regretted doing so.

@Florencecoxx

8 ай бұрын

@@BeverlyTalley You allow people to trade for you? that's interesting, How can I be part of this project I earnestly hope to build a strong financial future I'm interested to take part, I would love to learn, hope it’s safe..?

@zombie15ish

8 ай бұрын

@debbie765 This is the Fourth time I'm seeing someone talking about Sarah Alma as there are lot of testimonies about her, do you know her ? if yes , did you invest with her?

@BeverlyTalley

8 ай бұрын

@@Florencecoxx It's 100% safe, She’s an expert trader on stocks and bitcoin. I basically do nothing but collect profits, she was able to get me in early on most of these stocks and I exited just at the right time, her analysis was really on point

That's one smart lady.

@lisabaltzer3163

7 жыл бұрын

Jackie M For some people this can be wonderful. It wouldn't work for me because I would miss my grandson too much. My husband and I live in a duplex with my son and his wife. Our 10 year old grandson lives with my husband and me on our half of the duplex. I go ice and roller skating with him 3 or 4 times a week ( his parents aren't crazy enough to do it) so grandma stepped up to the plate. I love this kid! In July, we will have another grandchild and will find out if it is a boy or girl in two weeks. I am a night owl, so I will take care of the baby in the middle of the night. I love this kind of life, but it is not for everybody.

@alflowrey2871

7 жыл бұрын

Lisa Baltzer

@DogeDogeriffic

7 жыл бұрын

Lisa Baltzer Very true, although I'm not one to talk because I'm waay younger than you and I have no experience with having a kid and a grandkid. (obviously).

@hazelgilliland7008

7 жыл бұрын

Alf Lowrey the 2

@BaseballMentorLopez

7 жыл бұрын

agree

Sell the HOUSE !!, . . sell the CAR, . . sell the KIDS, . . I’m never ever comming BACK !! 😎

@katrinasani

5 жыл бұрын

Peter Max Hiensch 😩not the kids🤣🤣

@milels6917

5 жыл бұрын

Met a older couple both walking with two sticks spending their money on a cruises only child did not speak to them don't think I could do that young need some help She called them selfish

@user-bc6cy1jw2x

5 жыл бұрын

how about the pets?

@magicalpieceofpugtato8359

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@unbreakablefye3990

5 жыл бұрын

Peter Max Hiensch 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👌🏿

It's so ninspiring to see a Granny loving her grandchildren so well,providing nurturance , guidance and support, only a sweet,involved,,caring grandma can.

Shows that being active keeps you healthy.

@holyexperience1976

4 жыл бұрын

Sure cannot be slowing down if you do not want to break down, along with proper eating. People want to blame elder age for everything for when more often than not it is too much bad habits eventually catching up to a person, in many cases, it can be only one bad habit.

cheaper than retirement homes and get treated way better.

@lisamariawiggins9002

6 жыл бұрын

Duke U Retirement homes may be less expensive, I believe.

@whyjustwhy2168

6 жыл бұрын

If you have that money

@marinaperez7907

6 жыл бұрын

Not really I used to work at a nursing home and DA and Cna the cost for the nursing home was over 135000 a year it's staggering. It's better to be there than in a nursing home your not respected or treated like a capable adult the threat of abuse is high and often unreported. The food is mediocre at best. And if you request something specific your considered a nuisance. I've seen other nurses and Cna individuals tell a capable adult to turn off her t.v. to go to sleep when she didn't comply they pulled the plug on it. Even for that high cost they share rooms have no privacy and the rooms are searched periodically things are often stolen. And the worst part is that nursing home was considered the best in south texas area.

@marinaperez7907

6 жыл бұрын

Don't get me wrong there are great places to retire but the standards in some places are really ridiculous. Better not have a pet or you'll have to get rid of it to move into a a nursing home.

@someguy7029

6 жыл бұрын

retirement homes aren't 175k a year you idiot

Many kudos to her. She’s living a wonderful life. She’s said it best, she’s not having to do anything other then live her life.

That is the definition of happiness for that lady. Doing what she wants and living her best life, good for her.

She’d be the coolest grandma 👵

@kl3625

4 жыл бұрын

Themostclutch 92 only she doesn’t spend any time with her kids or grandkids.

@cherylpollock5557

4 жыл бұрын

@@kl3625 I wonder if the time ever comes when she needs care if her family would give it to her. Phone calls just dont cut it in a family relationship.

it's costing $ 11,000 a month for a nursing home for my mother. If she was able to get around cruising would be cheaper.

@ertfgghhhh

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, in theory. But the companies would rather pay the homes then the cruise ships

@ThePeachygal

4 жыл бұрын

and you hit the nail on the head. Your mother NEEDS to be in a nursing home. This woman doesn't. Not the same at all.

@StephXX3

4 жыл бұрын

Wow murica... nursing homes in europe are expensive if they are 1000$ a month

@aeroAdvocate

4 жыл бұрын

@@StephXX3 that's what you think. Nursing homes for example in Germany cost a fortune and even though social assistance and disability insurance pay a part of it they then approach the children and charge them a percentage of their income. My grandparents were charged 5400 EUR each per month. Anyway this is comparing apples to oranges because this lady is in perfect health and wouldn't need a nursing home with intensive medical care, not even an assisted living facility. Once her health fails you can't say boo how fast they will bump her off that ship. Cruise ships aren't floating hospitals.

@jeremymedlock9626

4 жыл бұрын

Actually the ship isn't cheaper. They said it's $170,000 per year. . You divide that by 12, and you get $14,166 per month.

God bless her, and all old ladies who get what they want out of life.

@tauceti3185

5 жыл бұрын

She needs to teach other older women not to care what world thinks of you because you have reached old age. Reach for those dreams as if you are still 25 years old. Man so glad to see a super senior who refused to fit into society's "old age mold" hopes she lives to be a 100+. Bless her always!!!

@inspire734

5 жыл бұрын

That is a good way to think.

@shannon2748

4 жыл бұрын

@@tauceti3185 I agree. Society starts wanting to say a woman is old at 30.

@LADYVIKING05

4 жыл бұрын

lovelyvegan princess YUP @ AGE 35, A PREGNANT WOMAN IS CONSIDERED “ADVANCED MATERNAL AGE” AMA 🤦🏾‍♀️

@shannon2748

4 жыл бұрын

@@LADYVIKING05 Yes. I know someone who is a pediatrician and she and her husband were going to have a baby when she was 38, and she said her doc told her she was advanced maternal age...she wasn't too thrilled with his statement. I mean, gosh, 38 is not 98.

I got to meet her...she is wonderful and such a delight..more fun than most people know...introduced us to her friends aboard and we dined everyday with her...She is so full of life she'll live until she is 200 and more I hope.

@suechun8871

4 жыл бұрын

Some one stole my passport and other things so, I was blessed to get back home.

I could not be away from my kids and grandkids. They are the joy of my life.

She’s pretty sharp and mobile for being 88 years old.

@trudydavis6168

5 жыл бұрын

That's what her lifestyle does for her. Also, it was her husband's last wish that she keep on cruising..

@pra7640

5 жыл бұрын

@@trudydavis6168 Right on, Mrs Trudy!😇

@misswogdaily2344

4 жыл бұрын

I may not have money like her but that Psalms 146 keeps me rich in the spirit! Amen hallelujah!

@SirKolass

4 жыл бұрын

There are people her age that do swimming competitions bruh.

She and her husband must have invested well!

@brianreardon7700

6 жыл бұрын

Lol what world you living in! Lol

@adamv6753

6 жыл бұрын

Yes and they also made more money for the same work.

@jonathanquintana6953

6 жыл бұрын

Ryan.

@wisepersonsay3142

5 жыл бұрын

Or big insurance payouts? Maybe Lottery win? Who cares. Her priority for the twilight life is admirable. Who wants to waste remaining time doing house chores and worrying about children and grandchildren. I agree with her attitude.

@kat_trabue

5 жыл бұрын

175k a year is average rental? Not here it’s not! You could buy a really nice house for less. Our house is significantly under 175k. 2 bed, 2 bath, 1300 sq ft, nice area. Around here I’d say anything above 250k (total purchase price) is considered wealthy. 150 and up is solidly middle/upper middle class.

She can afford they fairytale she wants.

If I had the money I would do the same thing because I love people and I love the water. Great for her.

There's a book waiting to be written . The financial aspect , the travel and the company could fill more than a few pages. I wish her all the best . What a splendid life !

@wintercame

8 ай бұрын

Published in 2017, it's titled "I May Be Homeless, But You Should See My Yacht."

This woman is a badass

@bella_boo_.

6 жыл бұрын

Karate Lebron lol

@eyezlo6548

6 жыл бұрын

Queen of lazy

@werearethedreamteam3724

6 жыл бұрын

Karate Lebron well with cash you do anything in this world period but thats for select few that's it other than that she would sitting on dry lands bored out of her wits like me..lol

@goldagoldmann4448

6 жыл бұрын

Karate Lebron .?????

@goldagoldmann4448

6 жыл бұрын

wow what a great idea !!

Good for her, it's up to her whatever she wants. So long as she is happy. All that matters.

This video is 5 years old (now) I hope she is still living this way God bless her! They should name a ship after her-🤗

I met the lady who used to cruise on the Queen Elizabeth with her husband ... he died aboard ship and made the ship her home for many years until the ship was no longer with the same cruise line ... a wonderful charming lady!

@sealover5861

7 жыл бұрын

The ship was QE2 and the lady was Beatrice Muller, right?

@junglesbongles8592

7 жыл бұрын

+sealover how dod u know

@sealover5861

7 жыл бұрын

+Jungles Bongles I have done a lot of research about the QE2 so I can't remember where exactly I found it, but there is a video on KZread. Just search for "Beatrice Muller".

@pattig4912

7 жыл бұрын

sealover YES!! I had afternoon tea with her! A very lovely lady ...

@sealover5861

7 жыл бұрын

+Patti G Nice! Cunard sold the QE2 to Dubai and after it's last transatlantic crossing in november 2008 and it never sailed again. The plans to convert it into a floating hotel failed and it is still laid up in Port Rashid, Dubai.

She looks great for 88 years old!

@strawberrycremebear3909

6 жыл бұрын

gamefish32 yea

@norbertjangula6228

6 жыл бұрын

Yes everybody would love to be on a cruise but what is the cost. Is the cabin close to the food courts or way down in the boiler room???

@jblob5764

6 жыл бұрын

Norbert Jangula she pays $175,000 a year.... She's not staying in the bowels of the ship lol

She’s doing exactly what I said I was going to do when I found out how much nursing/retirement homes cost! I loved cruising way back then, I’m 62 now and still in pretty good health.♥️

Amazing! I love this life-style! Good for her!

Happy 90th birthday! Hope you are doing well on the sea still!

Good for her. I wish it was possible for more elderly to live out their days this way.

I wish you long life, Lee.

175K a year, yikes! That's $479.45 a day!!! Seems like a lot more than what all the other passengers are paying.

@iaJENKA

7 жыл бұрын

she probably has to pay for 2 people because she is taking up a whole room for herself. also she is on a more expensive cruise line so she is overpaying there as well.

@wfangxwei

7 жыл бұрын

Brian Day there's discount so it's actually 10$ a day

@tonyintexas

6 жыл бұрын

Crystal Cruises are on the high end/expensive...also, single person in cabin; however... They do cut deals...😉👍

@autumndoll8361

6 жыл бұрын

Well it is cheaper than some retirentment homes,where the price can reach over 230,000 dollars sometimes

@Stampy2077

6 жыл бұрын

harooni22 so about the same as rent

Good for her. What a great way to end your days on a cruise ship rather than in some depressing retirement home.

@1111atreides

8 ай бұрын

She had about as much contact with family as some folks locked up in nursing homes. Oh the irony.

I love that she doesn't care about doctors' appointments and is living longer than those who do!

@lakhanrathod8383

3 жыл бұрын

Hello how're you doing?

@Pureheart_gentlesoul

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Melywood..

@michaeldavid5091

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 beautiful queen how are you doing today....

We took a Panama Canal cruise in 2019 on the Grand Princess, a ship designed to make it through the narrow canal. It was a fabulous cruise. We met two retired women, each of whom was living full time aboard ship. They loved it. Unfortunately, three months after our cruise, Covid hit, and the Grand Princess was one of the notorious ships wherein Covid cases were so bad that passengers died on board and others were not able to get back home as anticipated. It was a disaster for a lot of people. I wondered then, as I often still do, how those two, elderly retiree ladies did during that dreadful time. I hope they both made it through okay. I also wondered where they stayed once they were able to get off the ship.

@andariegos9466

8 ай бұрын

That’s a good question. I’d like to think that just as the crew were able to get back home at some point, they made sure the ladies did too.

@cydkriletich6538

8 ай бұрын

@@andariegos9466 I’m hopeful that was the case. I was just wondering about where “home” would be for the women. Perhaps with family. But there were a lot of cases of Covid on that ship. A lot!

My mom is a travel agent, and she went on that cruise line, and met her!

@chrcze

6 жыл бұрын

Equestrian Prep Lol I was waiting for a comment like that.

@katehamilton4345

6 жыл бұрын

I've been on this cruise line a couple of times. Sweet lady

@omelelliston2746

6 жыл бұрын

Equestrian Prep , Is she a nice person?.. LoLz

@katehamilton4345

6 жыл бұрын

She is and donates alot to causes

@SirKolass

4 жыл бұрын

@@katehamilton4345 She spends so much money on that cruise and still have money to donate? lol She's really rich then.

I recently came from a Carnival cruise and had so much fun. I can't blame her.

@shontapl

6 жыл бұрын

chowder125 ill be I the Horizon in Sept can't wait.

@chowder125

6 жыл бұрын

shontapl Omg! You're going to have a blast. Try to go to as many events as you can on the ship

@kristaj428

6 жыл бұрын

Me too went on the elation in october to bahamas. December going on the new ship

@chowder125

6 жыл бұрын

Krista Johnson Yes m'am! Live your best life. I'm going on Sensation in August. Can't wait.

@packersfan8107

6 жыл бұрын

I heard carnival was trash

This is absolutely amazing! I love this :)

The Crystal Serenity is an awesome ship. I've sailed on her, as well as her sister, the Crystal Symphony, on over seven different itineraries in the last ten years. It's expensive, but worth it, IMO. Only 1000 passengers max, compared to others that pack on 2, 3, 4, and some over 5 thousand more. I'm envious. I wish I could afford to do what this lucky lady does. (Or maybe did, at this point). God bless her.

Lee Wachtstetter is her name and as of March, 2019 she’s still crushing and got all her money. She even wrote a book!! Good for her :)

@lisakn27

5 жыл бұрын

How does she pay it though?

@smallfry7743

5 жыл бұрын

@@lisakn27 ..She has millions, her deceased husband was very wealthy. :)

@back2the80s

5 жыл бұрын

Small Fry all that money don’t prevent death.

@smallfry7743

5 жыл бұрын

@@back2the80s ..nothing prevents death...duh, we all know that silly.

@lisagialucci2296

5 жыл бұрын

Kacey - that’s really none of your business- it’s her life .....

and the staff seem to genuinely like her!

Greatest respect to this lady she's fantastic

@patricias5122

8 ай бұрын

Well she's enjoying her life, but I don't see why she's a heroine exactly. She's wealthy. She lives on a cruise ship. I'm happy for her. But why is she any more exalted than one of the many elderly who are making do? Those are the ones I'd like to hear about.

Looks like she is living her life the way she wants and to the fullest. Good for you!

Fabulous! She seems very well mentally as well. It's really a great idea if you can afford it!

"She has her opinions" I might have only worked in hospitality for a year but I'm pretty damn sure that translates into "she's a pain to look after".

@NosyHausfrau

7 жыл бұрын

LOL What a coincidence, I just wrote almost the exact same thing. I suspect she's high maintenance.

@barbiegirl9175

6 жыл бұрын

Jed Robertson lmao probably they they charge her almost 200K a year to live there

@LA-di1zk

6 жыл бұрын

Just thinking that. Based on customer service experience

@n40tom

6 жыл бұрын

Jed Robertson You got that correct my friend.

@ohbby78

6 жыл бұрын

Jed Robertson I work in hospitality too lol, and those were exactly my thoughts.

This woman has got the right idea! I’d love to end up where she has. God bless her!! 👍😄

The way she tells her story reminded me of Frank Sinatra's song...I DID IT MY WAY. Mama Lee you're awsome inspiration.

@MikoyanGurevichMiG21

4 жыл бұрын

Coronavirus: "oh, I do things my way too"

life is short enjoy it....I admire this lady

Damn they can't give sis a discount

@trina_renae_sparkles3790

6 жыл бұрын

Michelle Denise Right!

@IllinoisTrafficAttorney

6 жыл бұрын

They probably give her huge discounts. When you go on that many cruises, the rewards are insane

@kymberlyp4056

6 жыл бұрын

Jason Wilkins ~ Exactly! My friend gets insane discounts because of her cruising travels. She averages $300. for a 5-7 day cruise in a state room (not a inside cabin).

@werearethedreamteam3724

6 жыл бұрын

Michelle Denise they probably do but they don't tell nobody..lol

@vickyrocky2381

6 жыл бұрын

Michelle Denise I was going to say this😁

So happy for her. Let her live and enjoy her life.

What a Live...God bless Her !!

She is blessed to do this! Good for her. Wise way to spend her money, and she doesn't have to get off the ship to move to another ship! Terrific!

Damn shes a boss

@humsii

6 жыл бұрын

Kyro Raj kk

@zroreaper

6 жыл бұрын

For real life goals

@jacklcarter9952

6 жыл бұрын

Kyro Raj one voice. Children's choir

@SoftServedGentleman

6 жыл бұрын

Same

@Sandy-du4ev

6 жыл бұрын

me too please

I love her spirit ❤️

Amazing! All the dancing is paying up for mama Lee. God bless the cruise ship serenity, captain and staff.

@lakhanrathod8383

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Ana how're you doing?

I want to live on harmony of the seas

@applefan2151

7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I just found out about that ship. It's luxury small city that floats and moves.

@Rxmy-bn4rs

7 жыл бұрын

The idea of that ship scares the sh!t out of me, its so unnatural 😬 but I don't like boats so ..

@ollietreg2334

7 жыл бұрын

Melicia was on its maiden voyage in may to Barcelona from Southampton. It's apasalutly incredible.

@abby259

7 жыл бұрын

IKR!! just a few weeks ago i was in cozumel and i saw that ship and i was like is this a dream?? but the carnival freedom is nice :) thats the one i was on

@samischwartzz

7 жыл бұрын

Melicia me too