graphicguy

Well…if the dog thought it noticed drugs and found none, doesn’t that kind of defeat their purpose? Interesting encounter, however!

I must be too insulated living in Ohio. The smell and prevalence of weed smoking isn’t what I read as described here. I would think it would be easy to find the offenders on a cruise ship. From what I can tell, the smell stays on the person long after the person has finished smoking it! My big fear would be being arrested in a foreign country where the drug laws consider cannabis the same as any other illegal drug and the penalties much harsher than just monetary fines. Why risk that for a “high”? I’ll assume when I hear people talk about cannabis gummies, they are exactly that….gummies! No smell, I’ll also assume!

I have no dog in the hunt regarding the whole cannabis thing. Personally, I don't care what you smoke, nor the reasons you smoke it, as long as you don't smoke it around me. You're medical condition that prompts you to have it with you, is not the point. I don't know how much clearer the non-U.S. ports, the cruise lines, the Caribbean Countries, etc have to make it. They don't allow cannabis usage...regardless of its legality anywhere else . While I wish the Federal Gov't would get off their posteriors and legalize it like some States have, it's still a (unenforced) law that you can't possess and/or use it. It's not like you can't smell it. I'm more of the mind this guy was smoking it on his balcony, someone smelled it and reported it. I can't seen a Bermudian drug sniffing dog pinpointing a single cabin (out of thousands) it was able to identify. What is even more of a head scratcher to people smoking cannabis on board or in a port, edibles are readily obtainable. If you insist, why bring the most easily recognizable scent of burning weed when you can have the edible variety that doesn't cause a smell?

I'm "jelly" of you both. I'm sure you'll have a great time.

Brava!!!!!!!! Grazie, Molto Bene!

One thing I learned a while ago.....it's called gambling for a reason. The house always wins. If I can whittle down the house's odds, that's the game I'll play. I'm not a slot guy. So, I stick to cards....Black Jack, 3 Card Poker, Hold'em....sometimes Caribbean Stud (where available). If I come home not losing any, that's a win for me. If I'm on the "plus" side with winnings, I feel like I deserve cake for breakfast.

I think we've had this conversation before. I play cash games. I don't like rebuys....particularly NCL's. Anyone can rebuy to the point where they can "buy" the tournament. That said, I won two tournaments on Celebrity (no rebuys). As mentioned, I play in cash games on NCL. I think we've all played enough to know who is or isn't an easy "mark" at the table. They fall into 3 categories... 1. The ones who sit down with their "lucky charm", the sunglasses and the "attitude". Those guys are usually the ones who leave first. 2. The ones who sit down with a mound of chips they bring with them. They're the 2nd ones who bow out on any given night. 3. Then, you have us grizzled grinders who pick our spots to bluff and to shove and put out the posers early to get to play with the others just like us, who are there for the duration.

I get it. I've been with mine for over a decade. She took some time off for a bit a year or so ago. But, she's back in the saddle. She's part of a much larger on line Travel Agency. Some of those are really little more than book and forget shops. I like mine. If my TA is out of the office or on vacation, sick, etc.....they have back ups who will assist me. So, I'm really dealing with a bunch of agents who back each other. I stick with them/her. I used to shop them. I don't even do that any more. I know the PCCs NCL has are a transient group. But, that's the nature of their biz...sell and get promoted or get fired. So, I've never been able to latch on to one for any length of time. From time to time, I'll get an email stating I have someone (insert random name here) who is standing by to help with my next cruise. But, they come and go pretty quickly.

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That would be a tough (if not impossible) "get" from a TA. That is, asking for more than the kickback they're already giving you on your booking. Not a TA, so I don't know how it works. But, it's sort of like asking anyone on commission if they're willing to give up part of their compensation because I want them to give it to me. I just literally cringed a bit while typing that. So, are you saying you have an issue with your wife for booking a massage? You want the TA to give you some money back because your wife likes expensive massages? FAS+ isn't something I'd buy as there's nothing in the way of the expanded drinks that interest me. So, that's not an expense I'll incur. But, if you're looking for other ways to add value to your cruise, keep an eye out on offers on your credit cards. I use my AMEX to pay for my cruises. OP, I know you mentioned you are either booked, or looking to book, a Haven cabin. AMEX Platinum offers $300 OBC plus diner at LeBistro plus a bottle of wine. I think Visa Sapphire offers something similar. Over time, my TA has probably made decent commissions on my bookings as I usually book Haven, Retreat or Yacht Club cabins. I never ask for anything other than what she offers (which is between an 8%-10% discount or OBC). She's hands on for my reservation, too...keeping an eye out for price drops, special rates on cruises she believes I might be interested in, etc. So, she's not a "book'em and forget'em". But, she works at a high volume internet cruise booking agency. She books a lot of cruises to make her living. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think @cruiseny4life is a TA. He can probably offer some insight regarding a guest asking for his commission. EDIT....just saw @cruiseny4life posted while I was still typing. Thanks!

I've seen bartenders add cash tips to a tip bucket behind the bar. And, I've seen them divide it up as they were closing for the night with the bar backs. I'm somewhat embarrassed to say I've witnessed this given I was in a bar at closing time. NOT REALLY!!!!!

A dirty sock holder?

This is GREAT! Love me some Prima. Looking forward to this. Thanks!

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