why the controversy anyway???

[jennew]

Maybe I am a simple one but:

If you don't wanna attend formal night- then DON'T. Gor to the Buffet or order room service, two VERY good options.

if you want to attend formal night then dress FORMALLY.

Ice cream might not be free on the ship but the loveboat dream is- order 2 of them.

If you like soda, then buy a soda card. (please stop posting "how do I get a soda card?"- do a search and you can get the answers from the 1684 other times this has been asked)

NO, I did not stay in cabin c206, and it is unlikely that anyone here did. Instead, why not ask "did anyone stay in a BC class on the Caribe deck? Better odds right?

The coffee is awful, there is no debate. For those who say the like it, I suspect they use instant Sanka at home. A fellow passenget said it best on the Grand "The coffee tastes fine, if you eat 1/2 a grapefruit first."

Every port of call has pro and cons. Decide what YOU like to do and seek that out. There is not a port that is a "wasted stop". There are passengers who don't take the iniative to get off their arses and find a way to enjoy themselves.

Yes, the tipping is all pooled together off your shipboard account. HOWEVER, you can still tip for good service. If you just paid a few grand to go on a cruise, you can certainly afford an extra couple bucks for your room steward.

Bring your kid (s) if you want, it's your money and your vacation. Don't ask me if your kid is going to enjoy it, I have never met your child.

I know about the chair hogs. Obviously they missed the lesson on sharing while in preschool. I have no easy answers for this since I don't personally enjoy laying around watching other people swim. We can talk about it here until taxes go down and every welfare recipient is gainfully employed, but I suspect this problem will not be so easily solved.

thats all for now- thanks for letting me soapbox http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[GottoCruise]

Hooray - Well said!! (Don't you get tired of those same 'naive' questions)

PACIFIC PRINCESS
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[spongerob]

Well, that settles that then! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

We're stilled allowed to ask what our chances at an upgrade to a suite are if we book a category QE guarantee 145 days before the ship sails and all the QA's through QD's are booked, right?

Completed:
Sea Princess, Royal Princess, Grand Princess (3X), Caribbean Princess, Golden Princess
Coming up:
Tahitian Princess Oct 14/04
Caribbean Princess redux 6/25/05

[srphnx]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jennew:
Maybe I am a simple one but:

If you don't wanna attend formal night- then DON'T. Gor to the Buffet or order room service, two VERY good options.

if you want to attend formal night then dress FORMALLY.
about 50% of people on these boards see it another way, not me by the way.

Ice cream might not be free on the ship but the loveboat dream is- order 2 of them.
About 30% of people on these board see it another way, not me by the way.

If you like soda, then buy a soda card. (please stop posting "how do I get a soda card?"- do a search and you can get the answers from the 1684 other times this has been asked)
The search does not work worth an empty soda can, but 1-800-Princess does.
NO, I did not stay in cabin c206, and it is unlikely that anyone here did. Instead, why not ask "did anyone stay in a BC class on the Caribe deck? Better odds right?
Yes, but there are a few highly unique cabins so we have to forgive that

The coffee is awful, there is no debate. For those who say the like it, I suspect they use instant Sanka at home. A fellow passenget said it best on the Grand "The coffee tastes fine, if you eat 1/2 a grapefruit first."
I like the coffee, and I like it best after a 6 course meal I didn't have to cook or clean up after.

Every port of call has pro and cons. Decide what YOU like to do and seek that out. There is not a port that is a "wasted stop". There are passengers who don't take the iniative to get off their arses and find a way to enjoy themselves.
Some times being on your *** (arse) is the best thing to do in a port, been to Ocho Rios?

Yes, the tipping is all pooled together off your shipboard account. HOWEVER, you can still tip for good service. If you just paid a few grand to go on a cruise, you can certainly afford an extra couple bucks for your room steward.
Tipping is easily figured out, see a current post or try using the broken search ;-)

Bring your kid (s) if you want, it's your money and your vacation. Don't ask me if your kid is going to enjoy it, I have never met your child.

There are some lines and ships that make a greater effort towards children, this is also a fair queerie.

I know about the chair hogs. Obviously they missed the lesson on sharing while in preschool. I have no easy answers for this since I don't personally enjoy laying around watching other people swim. We can talk about it here until taxes go down and every welfare recipient is gainfully employed, but I suspect this problem will not be so easily solved.
Chair hogs are just misunderstood, or rude, selfish pigs, you pick I don't care.


thats all for now- thanks for letting me soapbox http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

If you are this bothered after 44 posts and a couple of years.. it might be time to cruise more and read less... again you pick not my concern.

<FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT>
Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02
Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95
<FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT>
Diamond Princess 12/04
Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04
Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02<FONT color=red>
West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT>
Ecstacy 09/01
<FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT>
Century 12/97
<FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT>
Century 9/96

[sunnyv]

jennew:

I find it interesting to look at the Topics you started as a "newbie"

1/22/04 "for the newbie...what IS included?"
1/30/04 "is room service "free"???"
1/31/04 "Coffee on the Grand"

We were all new to these boards once. At the time we ALL had questions. For the same reasons you posted your "newbie" questions, so does the next "newbie".

Please be helpful and just answer the questions you know the answers to, now that you have the experience; instead of critizing the question.

Vicki

12/26/04 Caribbean Princess to Eastern Caribbean
Princess Star 8/03 Alaska
Princess Coral 3/03 Panama
Disney's Wonder 12/01 Bahama's
RCC Majesty of the Seas 11/99 Southern Caribbean

[CruiseFever]

I just sailed my first Princess cruise in March and I can't begin to express how much I appreciate the members of this board answering Princess-specific questions I just know had been asked many times before.

Here's the good part: Through those responses I walked aboard the Golden and in many ways felt as though I had sailed her before.

The wealth of knowledge so many of you represent is considerable and I'd sure hate to deny another new person access.

To lurking and curious members: Ask away, we've all been there

(I am such a sucker for posts like this)

Happy Cruising

Chris

www.LifeIsCruising.com (http://www.LifeIsCruising.com)

Next up:
Caribbean Princess 06/26/04
Star Princess 10/24/04
Diamond Princess 12/22/04
Carnival Miracle 03/13/05

[dosi]

Vicki--I love it....ROTFLMBAO!!!!

doris

"I travel a lot; I hate having my life disrupted by routine"--Caskie Stinnett

Elation 10/20/02
Paradise 9/21/03
Star Princess 10/24/04

[srphnx]

Wow.. sunnyv, that is going the extra mile...

boof, socko, wham.. *batman series sound track*

It is true we do answer the same questions again and again, but to new and wonderful friends.

<FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT>
Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02
Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95
<FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT>
Diamond Princess 12/04
Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04
Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02<FONT color=red>
West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT>
Ecstacy 09/01
<FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT>
Century 12/97
<FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT>
Century 9/96

[CruiseFever]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>It is true we do answer the same questions again and again, but to new and wonderful friends.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I am SO stealing that, tucking it away, and saving it for future use.

Happy Cruising

Chris

www.LifeIsCruising.com (http://www.LifeIsCruising.com)

Next up:
Caribbean Princess 06/26/04
Star Princess 10/24/04
Diamond Princess 12/22/04
Carnival Miracle 03/13/05

[bbqman]

jennyw - funny thing, I thought this was a "chat" room. If u r bothered with people asking questions then create a website and u can answer every conceivable question for all cruisers. That way nobody will have to ask anymore questions.

Stan http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
<marquee> So many places to go and no money to get there <marquee>

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[woodspines]

I agree. I was a newbie just recently. I never used a message board before, and had no idea there was a search option. I didn't have a clue what was going on.
Thanks to everyone's patience, I caught on and enjoy these boards, and have learned tons. We owe others the same consideration.
Like formal night; if you don't want to dress up, don't go.
If you don't want to read a topic that has been asked before, don't do that either.
If you want to enjoy the boards, this is the place to be!!

[MTS]

Sounds like JENNEW is a bit cranky today (or maybe everyday, who knows)!

This website is a forum for those who have questions they need answered to come to and to debate and give their opinions and thoughts.

If you already know the answers to some that are being asked JENNEW, than don't read those particular posts. If some of the questions you find boring don't read them. If some of the questions you find annoying don't read them. If some of the questions you find redundant, dont read them.

Why are you so stressed/annoyed at those who come here to find answers? Perhaps you can start a cruise question and answer website and create your own rules.

What do you think??

MTS

[roohound]

Vicki...well said http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Sure, if you spend any amount of time here you'll see the same questions pop up but that doesn't stop me from reading them or answering them. And occasionally, something will be brought up I had no idea about!

So everyone, ask your questions....and if people don't like the question, they can just hit the back button http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[spongerob]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by srphnx:
If you are this bothered after 44 posts and a couple of years.. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You can agree, disagree, ignore, or have fun with posts. Let's not get into the "who has posted more often" game to determine whether or not an opinion is worthy of response. It doesn't take an Einstein to figure out how destructive that can be.

Completed:
Sea Princess, Royal Princess, Grand Princess (3X), Caribbean Princess, Golden Princess
Coming up:
Tahitian Princess Oct 14/04
Caribbean Princess redux 6/25/05

[Aloha]

I love reading everyone's questions and posts. I learn something new each time. I appreciate all that everyone does on this and other boards to help.

Thanks to all!!!!

Shelly

http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=CD20CD&cdt=2004;04;11;17;0;00&timezone=GMT-0500
04/11/04 Coral Princess

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02/13/05 Pride of Aloha

Norweigan Wind 03/03

Norweigan Star 10/03

[Rustynail]

Whether it's the same question or not everone is entitled to an opinion and this is the place to express your personal experiences and thoughts.

Here is a good example... for the record my wife and I really enjoyed our time in Ocho Rios.

How about that! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Dan

CARRIBEAN PRINCESS JAN 2005
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CARNIVAL'S LEGEND JAN 2003
CELEBRITY'S CENTURY DEC 2003

[jturner901]

I'm a fence sitter on this one.

When you come here with a question, check back a few boards first. The question you want to ask may have the answer right there. I have seen, as I'm sure we all have, a question being asked that has been asked and answered merely a scroll away. One for example is, "Can I bring wine on board?"

Conversely, I and others love the chance to answer questions because it gives us a chance to air our opinion and relive our memories.

Based an all of the above, I have a picket firmly planted in my butt. Ouch!

All the best!

Jay & Karen Turner
Mount Hope, Ontario

Westerdam – 12/93
Statendam – 10/95
Zenith – 05/96
Westerdam – 05/97
Norway – 10/97
Westerdam – 10/98
Sun Princess – 10/99
Volendam – 10/00
Volendam – 10/01
Century – 10/02
Zuiderdam – 05/03
Caribbean Princess - 05/04

[Paula_MacFan]

I agree with the original post that alot of these topics have an aspect of 'common sense' to them, i.e. not every port excursion/activity/cabin will appeal to every cruiser, and you have to take people's opinions as just that...their opinion from their perspective.

That said...I can hardly ever get the 'search' function to work on this board. There are many times I have had a question about a particular topic I KNOW I have seen here somewhere, but when I search for it, I get the 'error' message.

[Lynda90]

jennew:

A very offensive message to some very nice people. I have been on 10 cruises and just joined this chat group less than a month ago. And I can honestly say that I have learned more from this wonderful group of friends than I learned on any cruise. Best room locations, what to order, where to try what, who to go to for information, valuable websites, and I could go on and on. As others have said, if you are totaly knowledgeable about cruising, then you certainly don't need this group and that's your choice. Just as we have a choice to continue asking questions and answering as well. "Viva la difference." Terrible French, I know, but I'm sure I got the point across. That's my soapbox for the day!

Happy cruising,
Lynda

[GloriaF]

It is true we do answer the same questions again and again, but to new and wonderful friends.

Chris, I love this, too -- and just may steal it also!! Good job, srphnx!!

jennew: Take a chill pill and next time just turn off your computer when this particular mood strikes.

Gloria

Grand Princess, Eastern, April 2001
Grand Princess, Western,April 2002
Regal to Hawaii, April 5-20, 2004

[sue d. miller]

And to those that are "totally knowledgeable" and are still here, THANK YOU!!!. You are invaluable. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[srphnx]

Speaking of inflamatory, that was taken out of context and when taken in context wasn't about who had posted more it was about relaxing, something EVERYONE could benefit from. I did nothing to her compared to the post one or two down from me.. did you have some agenda in pointing out my comment? Certainly seems like you did.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by spongerob:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by srphnx:
If you are this bothered after 44 posts and a couple of years.. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You can agree, disagree, ignore, or have fun with posts. Let's not get into the "who has posted more often" game to determine whether or not an opinion is worthy of response. It doesn't take an Einstein to figure out how destructive that can be.

Completed:
Sea Princess, Royal Princess, Grand Princess (3X), Caribbean Princess, Golden Princess
Coming up:
Tahitian Princess Oct 14/04
Caribbean Princess redux 6/25/05<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

<FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT>
Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02
Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95
<FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT>
Diamond Princess 12/04
Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04
Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02<FONT color=red>
West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT>
Ecstacy 09/01
<FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT>
Century 12/97
<FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT>
Century 9/96

[jsiegel]

Asking the same questions may bring new and different responses. The cruiseline may change their coffee supplier. The Loveboat dream may have it's recipe changed (wasn't that the case recently)

I read the posts because some new tidbit may be revealed, or a new contact discovered, or a new friend to meet.

While the value of shore excursions are a personal matter, there are some that are deemed "not to be missed" by many and others where I'd like to see other's opinion of why they didn't like it. I may agree with their reasons and choose to spend my time elsewhere.

I love these boards and have learned a lot and have been keeping notes for my upcoming cruise next month. Thanks everyone who has ever posted.

Jackie

[Lynda90]

What exactly is the Loveboat dream?

Thanks!

[srphnx]

An always available ice cream dessert feels like a dressed up hostess cupcake to me, not that it was bad, there were just much better.

<FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT>
Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02
Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95
<FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT>
Diamond Princess 12/04
Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04
Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02<FONT color=red>
West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT>
Ecstacy 09/01
<FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT>
Century 12/97
<FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT>
Century 9/96

[roohound]

it's this wickedly rich choclate dessert that used to be on the always available menu but some folks say it's now only available once a cruise http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

I think someone somewhere has a pic of it...it looks innocent and small, but it packs a powerful choclate punch

[jennew]

I am very sorry to have come accross as offensive- I was HONESTLY just being tongue-in-cheek- no offense as intended AT ALL!

I also appreciated that it was pointed out that *I* once asked similiar questions, and that I am in fct a "newbie". Perhaps I should hsbe included something that my dear grandma always said "when you point your finger at someone else, always pay attention to the 3 pointed right back at you." (she would then demonstrate with her index finger pointed and draw attention to the 3 fingers tucked towards yourself)

I was TOTALLY being sarcastic. I trull thought the more experienced cruisers would chuckle, while the newer cruisers might also laugh a bit at themselves.

For the record, I am not the least bit cranky and I would be happy to take a chill pill, can I get them without a perscription or should I go to one of those pharmacy's in Mexico?

Last thing- one poster said: "Some times being on your *** (arse) is the best thing to do in a port, been to Ocho Rios?"

I am from BUFFALO, as long as there is no snow I can find a way to be happy. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[srphnx]

Ah... see at 45 posts the wisdom comes out

http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

<FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT>
Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02
Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95
<FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT>
Diamond Princess 12/04
Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04
Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02<FONT color=red>
West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT>
Ecstacy 09/01
<FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT>
Century 12/97
<FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT>
Century 9/96

[mii]

I have learned alot from these boards. The one thing that I would strongly suggest is that people who start a topic go back at least 3 pages. More than likely the very subject has been brought up. Right now on page 1 there is two posts of the advantages of booking on board for future cruises. I know for me when I want or need a question answered I go back around 5 pages and if not than I start a new topic. I think we are all in agreement that the search engine on this board leaves much to be desired. Again thank you for all of the helpful answers and I will always try to answer any question that I know.



Marilyn

[jennew]

I am a bit confused at the concern over how many posts I have written.

45 written posts does not verify how many I have READ.

I find it ironic that my post, which was meant to poke fun at controversy, has generated controversy.

[Sticksnpucks]

Sometimes we're all a wee bit too caught up in political correctness http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

That said, this will be my 20th cruise, first ever on Princess and it's because of these boards that I often make many of my cruise decisions.

[sue d. miller]

Welcome to Princess!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[srphnx]

It hasn't stirred any controversy for me, the posts you have and the 6 months of being registered is merely an indication, not a rank, again, what I said to the tongue in your cheek was relax, it was pretending to be upset as you recall.

<FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT>
Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02
Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95
<FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT>
Diamond Princess 12/04
Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04
Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02<FONT color=red>
West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT>
Ecstacy 09/01
<FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT>
Century 12/97
<FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT>
Century 9/96

[Northender]

I thought it was funny - she says after the fact. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I have been on one cruise in my lifetime and I only know one thing for sure - THE COFFEE STINKS!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I learned so much from this board and hope I can give some good advise.

PS. I'm going to keep saying it till it gets better........ the coffee stinks



Grand Princess 4/4/04

[MTS]

Okay JENNEW.....sorry for being so tough on you. ;-(

I realize sometimes when we are typing things out we can hear the tone and inflections we use in our heads (like we are speaking it out loud), and we intend it one way and others read it another.

I think that's happened to me many a time too.

;-)
MTS

[spongerob]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> I did nothing to her compared to the post one or two down from me.. did you have some agenda in pointing out my comment? Certainly seems like you did.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Don't feel slighted that I didn't comment on the subsequent post. I was just too lazy to copy and paste two quotes, though I found the piling on rather interesting. I read the original post, interpretted it as tongue-in-cheek, and tried to have a little fun with it. My intent at highlighting the "44 posts" comment (after all, you did boldface it) was to address what I considered an ill-advised effort to equate total posts with one's right to elect oneself the board's conscience. I've seen exactly that happen elsewhere, and when the dust finally settled there were no winners. No offense was intended or implied, but you have a right to your own interpretation.

For the record, I do answer many of the repeated upgrade, cabin, and liquor questions. Keeps the old post total growing. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

Completed:
Sea Princess, Royal Princess, Grand Princess (3X), Caribbean Princess, Golden Princess
Coming up:
Tahitian Princess Oct 14/04
Caribbean Princess redux 6/25/05

[CruiseFever]

Now what about these chill pills?

Are these something I can download?

Where were you yesterday with these pills for cryin out loud?

Happy Cruising

Chris

www.LifeIsCruising.com (http://www.LifeIsCruising.com)

Next up:
Caribbean Princess 06/26/04
Star Princess 10/24/04
Diamond Princess 12/22/04
Carnival Miracle 03/13/05

[roohound]

Ah, so men are concerned about the size of their post count? http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[sue d. miller]

Among other things!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[karen_cpa]

i think everyone on this thread needs to take a chill-pill!! i don't have a PhD in english, but i thought it was pretty obvious that the original post was a joke!!!! just a light-hearted way to point out the obvious. what is the big deal??

Voyager of the Seas - 05/04
Tahitian Princess - 10/03 (Our Honeymoon)
Carnival Paradise - 08/02

[roohound]

whoooooo doggie

I'm telling you Sue, we'd be dangerous on a cruise together!

[sue d. miller]

http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[roohound]

All of this board hostility has me in a tizzy. I need a chill pill all right. And my chill pill will be in the form of the Coral Princess this Saturday!

I only hope the doc prescribes a refill http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[MaryPoppinz]

I'm sort of disappointed to hear that all the controversies have been settled and that we have nothing left to talk about.

But, before I bid my goodbyes and go sit around and do absolutely nothing until my next cruise, I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to get a soda card.

"I'm gonna book myself on that Princess Cruise."
-- Fox Mulder, X-Files 'Three Words'

[sue d. miller]

1- For the moment. 2- Yes. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[Rustynail]

Just smuggle your soda on board - why even bother buying a card. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

R.

CARRIBEAN PRINCESS JAN 2005
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CARNIVAL'S LEGEND JAN 2003
CELEBRITY'S CENTURY DEC 2003

[CruiseFever]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>just a light-hearted way to point out the obvious ..what is the big deal?? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Awesome question, thanks for asking!

You know that, I know that, We know that...but does the new member know that?

That's all I'm worried about anytime a tongue-in-cheek post like this comes up.

While new members might not have a lot to contribute right away, their "new person" perspective can and has offered unique interpretations, ideas and questions.

But that perspective only lasts just so long, then they've been absorbed by the knowledge and viewpoints expressed here and accept them as their own.

If they get scared off before they have a chance to interact then we lose all that.

I probably didn't explain that very well but I've seen it happen in other Internet based forums to where growth was simply halted, conversations were dominated by "insiders" that "got" the joke, and the forum lost it's value.

All of you have WAY too much to offer to let that happen.

Happy Cruising

Chris

www.LifeIsCruising.com (http://www.LifeIsCruising.com)

Next up:
Caribbean Princess 06/26/04
Star Princess 10/24/04
Diamond Princess 12/22/04
Carnival Miracle 03/13/05

[srphnx]

I boldfaced ALL of my comments.

Which when read in the whole did nothing to cause a ruckus, therefore I declare myself ruckus-free something anyone with any number of posts can do.

<FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT>
Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02
Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95
<FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT>
Diamond Princess 12/04
Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04
Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02<FONT color=red>
West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT>
Ecstacy 09/01
<FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT>
Century 12/97
<FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT>
Century 9/96

[njoyndride]

Don't worry guys we're not concerned with the size of your post counts, it's what you write in them. Right girls? wink.wink, giggle

Sharon

Elation 05/98
Paradise 04/99
Destiny 10/99
Inspiration 05/00
Enchantment of the Seas 10/00
Rhapsody of the Seas 03/01
Carnival Spirit 05/01
Grandeur of the Seas 11/01
Ocean Princess 04/02
Jubilee 09/02
Carnival Conquest 03/03
Serenade of the Seas 11/08/03
Rhapsody of the Seas 02/29/04-Daughter's Wedding

Caribbean Princess 06/05/04

Cast off the ropes, cast off your cares...we're outta here
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[sue d. miller]

UMMMMMMM.........Nope, I can't say that!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[CaribbeanCrazy]

If we stopped answering the same old questions...Would there even be a Cruise Critic talk board?????????
Think about it, if we didn't ask about the coffee, cabin assignment, chair hogs, formal night, jeans in diningroom, CD's, tipping, smuggling liquor and all the rest of the questions that are frequently asked...what would there be to talk about on a site that is set up to talk about cruising!
If the newbies become afraid to ask a question for fear of being flamed...you would see alot less action on this site. It would be like some of the other travel sites, that don't get nearly the responses that you will find here on this site.
I agree with those who say...if you don't like a question that is asked...skip it...go to another post.
CaribbeanCrazy

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[karen_cpa]

CruisingForLife -

I 100% get where you are coming from. I still appreciate the tongue-in-cheek approach - it reminds all of us that our lives can't be that bad if we all have the $$ and means to cruise. We can nit-pick about little things until the sun goes down, but in the end - people have a lot bigger problems in this world than somebody inappropriately dressed during formal night. We put so much time and energy into the little things - god bless us that we are able to stress about these things and not the bigger issues in life.

Now - one topic I have never really seen discussed and would love - thoughts on people pulling their kids out of school to go on a cruise!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Voyager of the Seas - 05/04
Tahitian Princess - 10/03 (Our Honeymoon)
Carnival Paradise - 08/02

[sue d. miller]

Karen, we had that topic about 3 mos. back. Wish the search worked. It was quite interesting.

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>if you want to attend formal night then dress FORMALLY.
about 50% of people on these boards see it another way, not me by the way. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> According to the unscientific poll I posted a few weeks ago, 83% of the respondants indicated they would prefer formal dress.

You forgot about the mandatory muster drills, the fact that you're on a ship and it moves across water and so is subject to a rocking motion and the fact that the standard shot poured in to alcoholic drinks isn't enough...

Frankly some of these "controversial" postings are the most fun...at least I have a blast with them...they prove a lot of things.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> That said, this will be my 20th cruise, first ever on Princess and it's because of these boards that I often make many of my cruise decisions. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Frightening thought

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Sun Princess, 03/2004; Pacific Princess, 07/2003; Star Princess, 05/2003; Grand Princess, 10/2002; Grand Princess, 10/2002; Sun Princess, 05/2001; Sun Princess, 04/2001; Sun Princess, 09/2000; Sun Princess, 09/2000; Regal Princess, 10/1999; Sun Princess, 08/1998; Holiday, 05/1998; Westerdam, 09/1997; Regal Princess, 11/1996; Royal Odyssey, 09/1995; Starward, 11/1993

[karen_cpa]

Thanks Sue!!!! Was in specifically on the Princess board?? I would love to find it!!! After a massive career change, I am now studying to be a HS math teacher.

Voyager of the Seas - 05/04
Tahitian Princess - 10/03 (Our Honeymoon)
Carnival Paradise - 08/02

[dsnyfan62]

A post like that will keep me from posting. I tend to be a very shy person anyways and hate to ask something "stupid" but the search doesn't always work and then you have to ask or hope that someone else will ask your question. Just another way of looking at this post.

http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=da70d6&cdt=2004;8;7;17;0;00&timezone=GMT-0500&nbsp;Caribbean Princess Aug. 7, 2004

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Enchantment of the Seas 12-06-2004

[sue d. miller]

Yes, it was on this board.If the search ever gets off the error, I will try to find it. Most felt it was not a good idea if they were in junior to high school. OK in the lower grades. Several teachers thought traveling with kids was educational for them. Very good post.

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[NitaBcruising]

CaribbeanCrazy, Amen! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Nita

[sue d. miller]

DSNYFAN, Jump on in. There are enough of us to cover your back!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif There is so much to learn about cruising. Many of us have been on several cruises and are still learning. Some are quick studies, but many, like me, it takes a few kicks in the a** http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif to get it. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif LOL. Please don't judge all by a few. We are friendly, and fun. Try us, you might like us. Don't ever be afraid to post. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[Pootersmom]

I think the cruise critic message boards (the search function not withstanding) is one of easiest to navigate and one of the most enjoyable message boards I have participated in. And I absolutely love a long thread that twist and turns and gets "barky-bity" and then everybody apologizes to everybody else, and then people get defensive and then go on the offensive and the cycle starts all over again. I absolutely have so much fun reading them, and it really doesn't matter what the topic is about. Some of the authors with the greatest wit can at times come across as cynical and at other times play peacemaker. It is really fascinating getting to know the "personalities" on these boards. I just luv it.

[Lynda90]

If you smuggle a bottle of liquor aboard and leave it out in your cabin, will it be confiscated? Not that I would ever commit such a horrific act of non-compliance.

[argosy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>We can talk about it here until taxes go down<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

They have a date for this?! This is great news! When will it happen?

[GottoCruise]

Whoops! Guess I am a bit cranky (bronchitis) OK - Newbies - ask away - I'll always try to help when I can.......and thanks to all who answer MY Questions - which are not always "on target" and I still have lots to ask even after 26 Princess cruises...- Renee aka GotToCuise

PACIFIC PRINCESS
7/25/04 Islands of the Pacific Theater
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8/10/05 British Isles
8/20/05 TransAtlantic
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8/10/05 British Isles 8/20/05 TransAtlantic
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[KAJOKG]

Well, Jennew, why don't we just fold up and close down...you took care of it all, huh? By the way, how did you find the answers to all these questions when you first visited Cruise Critic??? All you new folks out there, don't pay any attention. Ask all you want. There is always someone who will happily respond to your questions.

KATY

NCL NORWAY - 2000
GOLDEN PRINCESS - 2001
GOLDEN PRINCESS - 2002
HAL NOORDAM - 2002
HAL VOLENDAM - 2003
ISLAND PRINCESS - NOV. 2003
HAL VOLENDAM - JAN. 2004
CORAL PRINCESS - OCT. 2004

[Bop]

I had to go back to the top of the thread. I thought I had stumbled onto the Celebrity Board!
LOL!
Bop

Dawn Princess 97
Sun Princess 98
Grand Princess 99
Crown Princess 00
Royal Princess 01
Celebrity Century 02
Star Princess 1/04

[dsnyfan62]

These boards helped a lot before we went on our first cruise last summer. I love to read what everyone has to say about the Caribbean Princess and will most likely have a few more questions. I will try not to be as shy and ask a few of them before long. Thanks to everyone on these boards.

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Enchantment of the Seas 12-06-2004

[sue d. miller]

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Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[jennew]

ARRRRGGGHHHHH...


I am still getting heat for this post??

RELAX - we are talking about VACATIONS- why all the drama??? Sudenly I am to feel concerned about how a "newbie" might feel if they read this post, all the while being reminded that myself am a newbie.

wait...I just realized how funny that was...

[brucejr]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jennew:
I am very sorry to have come accross as offensive- I was HONESTLY just being tongue-in-cheek- no offense as intended AT ALL!

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey Jenn, I enjoyed your original post. I caught the humor even if "Those that are easily offended" didn't. THEY are the one's needing a chill pill.

I'm sure that if there was a post that asked a repeat question, you could/would just ignore it.

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if there's a way to construe my post as non-argumentative, please do so.</font>
Cruise photos on my Home page (http://www.brobertson.org/)<font color="990066">
Spring Break was on the Grand Princess </font>21, March 2004
So when is the next cruise?

[woodofpine]

Go to bed children...!

[Bop]

I think we all need to plan our NEXT CRUISE! Cruising still offers the best darn deal in travel.

Good cruising,
Bop

Dawn Princess 97
Sun Princess 98
Grand Princess 99
Crown Princess 00
Royal Princess 01
Celebrity Century 02
Star Princess 1/04

[comettgirl]

Sometimes I do think, "Another post on THAT subject? Can't people read?", then I think back on MY last post. Surely no one would EVER think that of ME!!! But yes, I too am guilty, on occasion, of throwing up a post without looking back several pages for the answer that is usually there somewhere. Someone always answers my question, for which I am grateful.

And there's nothing wrong with an occasional "controversial" post! Thanks, JENNEW, for providing us with one!

Therese

[*KristenInCT*]

I have a system that works quite well, if I dont like the topic.............................
I SKIP OVER IT!!! Very simple solution, and it has worked well for me. If I let everything get on my nerves I would need meds! I just let it roll off my back and move on, thats all!

9/11/04 ...days left til the Caribbean Princess!!
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Destiny, here we come 4/10/05!!
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3/04 Adventure of the Seas
9/03 Majesty of the Seas
3/03 Radiance of the Seas
3/00 Victory

[KenAndJulie]

Geez people, I go away for a little while and all the love falls of this board. Everyone should form a group hug - all the 20-25 year old females can hug me. As jenny did try to explain they were meant tongue in cheek which is how I read them and was having a good old titter - am I allowed to say 'titter' on this chat-board ???? I was trying to think of some of others to add e.g.

No you can not dive over the side of the ship and swim ashore

No you can not have a private barbecue on your balcony

No fishing is not allowed while cruising

No the captain does not go home to his own house every night.

Yes the ship does generate its own electricity


If you don't find the above helpful then, I don't care, I have my flame-proof undies on (and very comfortable they are too) http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Ken

[spongerob]

Ken, you forgot to add that the crew does, in fact, live on the ship.

Completed:
Sea Princess, Royal Princess, Grand Princess (3X), Caribbean Princess, Golden Princess
Coming up:
Tahitian Princess Oct 14/04
Caribbean Princess redux 6/25/05

[cindersue]

Even some of the nastiest arguements here on Princess don't hold a candle to the fights on the HAL boards!!!!In my opinion Princess People (on the boards) are much friendlier and upbeat than SOME of the regulars on HAL....
Cindy
(but when I went on a HAL cruise the passengers were great)

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Cruisin with Sis,Clark,& Lana Inside Passage Regal

[stoneharborlady]

I am a new member of these boards. I thank my lucky stars for each and every one of you who takes the time to answer our questions, whether you perceive them to be dumb or not. Its fun to talk cruising with people who love it so much they dont mind sharing their experiences and opinions with us newbies. Obviously we are all enjoying talking about it, or none of us would be here. I think half the fun of a vacation is the planning and anticipation, and its also fun rehashing it when its over. MANY THANKS FROM A NEWBIE!!!

[jemingway]

If you have never done it, go participate in the topics on the Celebrity board. There are a few nice people, but the majority are very nasty. It's kind of like they're saying Celebrity belongs to them and they don't want anyone else to have it-particularly "your kind", which is directed at every kind.

JV The 4 stages of cruising: planning, anticipation, experience and reflection.

[CruiseFever]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> JV The 4 stages of cruising: planning, anticipation, experience and reflection. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


so true!

Happy Cruising

Chris

www.LifeIsCruising.com (http://www.LifeIsCruising.com)

Next up:
Caribbean Princess 06/26/04
Star Princess 10/24/04
Diamond Princess 12/22/04
Carnival Miracle 03/13/05

[jemingway]

Thanks, Chris. Glad you like it. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

JV The 4 stages of cruising: planning, anticipation, experience and reflection.

[sue d. miller]

I like it too!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif But I do From #3 to #1, then #4 and #2. I am just too excited, and I don't do PCS well. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[jemingway]

Sue, you will note that the 4 stages do not include post cruise depression, since there is just not time for it. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

JV The 4 stages of cruising: planning, anticipation, experience and reflection.

[sue d. miller]

You are right about that. Booking on board is what saves me. [and my family{ http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gifLOL

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24

[jemingway]

You have to have something to look forward to or you go crazy. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

JV The 4 stages of cruising: planning, anticipation, experience and reflection.

[srphnx]

Booking on board is my new favorite ship activity, I thought I was nuts for taking two last cruise, booked em both within a week of being ashore.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by sue d. miller:
You are right about that. Booking on board is what saves me. [and my family{ http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gifLOL

Sue
7 days on Star Princess 10/24







<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Life is at it's best when your address floats
<FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT>
Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02
Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95
<FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT>
Diamond Princess 12/04
Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04
Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02<FONT color=red>
West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT>
Ecstacy 09/01
<FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT>
Century 12/97
<FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT>
Century 9/96

[kayr2]

SRPHNX:

As a native and retired City employee, I can't help but ask, what area of Phx. do you call home? Although I live in Colorado Springs now, Phoenix is still home to me. You can write me at kayr@att.net.

My friend and I will be cruising on the Sapphire Princess, 1/18/05 to Australia and New Zealand. Before that, however, we are going on the Celebrity Constellation, 7/17/04, to Northern Europe and the Fjords.

kayr2