Hey PattyT~
welcome over here... and don't be scared....keep on checking out the threads here and check out Dave's site & Barb & Tony's site, you'll find out just about everything you need to know...
You'll have fun planning your cruise .... I've been posting on this forum here since December and booked in January 2003 for January 2004, I still have much to learn..
don't be afraid... if you READ between the lines, just as on other forums, you'll see the humor... yes, you will find some people you cannot tolerate-go ahead and put them on your ignore list and your blood pressure instantly comes down!! Same as on any other forum.. there are certain trouble makers, but there are more of us here to help than those who like to stir things up.