HeatherInFlorida Posted September 12, 2009 #1 Share Posted September 12, 2009 This came up for me on AOL today and I thought it would be helpful especially for some who haven't cruised a lot. Most of us know this stuff, but a reminder doesn't hurt. Never thought about the Bibles, though!!! They make special mention of HAL: http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/cruises/articles/ten-things-never-to-do-on-a-cruise?ncid=AOLCOMMtravdynlprim0593 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LADYLAYLA Posted September 12, 2009 #2 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Not sure if it was me, but the link you provided did not work. Do you have another one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted September 12, 2009 #3 Share Posted September 12, 2009 The link doesn't work for me. I suspect something got truncated. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logicgf Posted September 12, 2009 #4 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Nope, did not work for me either but hope you can manage to give us another one as it sounds very interesting. g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishfindergirl Posted September 12, 2009 #5 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Did not work for me either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wines60 Posted September 12, 2009 #6 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I can't open it either. Can you repost the link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted September 12, 2009 #7 Share Posted September 12, 2009 No luck here, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kescott98 Posted September 12, 2009 #8 Share Posted September 12, 2009 It didn't work for me either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammybee Posted September 12, 2009 #9 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Maybe this link will work: http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/cruises/articles/ten-things-never-to-do-on-a-cruise?ncid=AOLCOMMtravdynlprim0593 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelrd Posted September 12, 2009 #10 Share Posted September 12, 2009 the link wouldn't work for me either. but, there's one thing i don't like doing on a cruise.....and that's leaving my cabin with my luggage. then i know the cruise is over! thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandro Posted September 12, 2009 #11 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Maybe this link will work: http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/cruises/articles/ten-things-never-to-do-on-a-cruise?ncid=AOLCOMMtravdynlprim0593 That worked, thanks! Good advice there. Some of it just plain common sense, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momatibm Posted September 12, 2009 #12 Share Posted September 12, 2009 It was a quick link to a - dont touch the Bible because of the Noro virus -- I am confused??? the noro virus was the only thing -- so where were the other 9 things!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seago2 Posted September 12, 2009 #13 Share Posted September 12, 2009 What the.... is it me or are those just plain stupid? Who falls out of a cruise ship WINDOW? Does someone want to get back to me about how long Noro germs last on a BIBLE? Is there another object in a stateroom that is used LESS? No offense... but don't regular Bible readers tend to bring their own? And wouldn't bathroom surfaces be more likely to carry germs? YES- if I run into some Somali pirates I WON'T assume they are part of the show, ok? And do we have any statistics re: how many people decided to just stay in port and never get back on the ship? Ridic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherInFlorida Posted September 12, 2009 Author #14 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Maybe this link will work: http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/cruises/articles/ten-things-never-to-do-on-a-cruise?ncid=AOLCOMMtravdynlprim0593 Yup! That's it. Many thanks, Hammybee. I'm so sorry; don't know what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seago2 Posted September 12, 2009 #15 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Yup! That's it. Many thanks, Hammybee. I'm so sorry; don't know what happened. No offense to Heather for posting this link! I love links. Thank you, Heather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 12, 2009 #16 Share Posted September 12, 2009 The original link didn't work for me either -- but the second did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted September 12, 2009 #17 Share Posted September 12, 2009 No offense to Heather for posting this link! I love links. Thank you, Heather. I'm with you Carla! Thank You Heather for the link and for the person who posted the working one. I did note a couple of problems though with some of the info (not counting the typos :)) But one that really sticks in mind is: Quote, "As for domestic and UK cruises, ships are obligated to wait for non-returning passengers and sometimes charge hefty fees to latecomers." Unquote As far as I am aware, a domestic cruise ship does not have to wait for you. Has this or has this not been mentioned a few times here on the boards?? And have we not watched videos of people being left behind as we, the on time passengers, cheerily wave and say our goodbyes to them?? But, as for me, I will still read the bible over being caught on tape and laughed at by the crew doing something naughty with hubby in a spot that is not as hidden away as I thought!!!!:D Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted September 12, 2009 #18 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Sort of tongue in cheek??? Somali pirates aren't going to take on naval vessels, unless they have a suicide wish. Remember naval vessels have, uh, BIG guns? Not to offend any one, but I doubt the Bible in my cabin is the most commonly touched item onboard, and thus a great source of Norovirus. Fortunately most of the rest of the info on NV was pretty current. On the other hand, if you were confined to your cabin due to NV, violently ill and suffering mightily, perhaps the Bible would be something you sought. Makes a big deal about sinking cruise ships, then says it doesn't happen often, then cites the ship at Santorini, which took 15 hours to sink. Of course everyone got off. 15 hours! At the general area of a harbor- not miles out to sea, away from rescue. And, as mentioned, Santorini would also be one of my top choices of location to abandon ship, if need be. Got to be tongue in cheek, firmly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherInFlorida Posted September 12, 2009 Author #19 Share Posted September 12, 2009 No offense taken, Carla. Some of it really was a bit dumb, no question. Just thought overall there were some good hints for new cruisers. AOL has it as a huge headline! Obviously the bible thing is just a sign that anything handled frequently can be a problem for Norovirus. Goes back to the old "keep washing your hands" thing!:D I still feel badly I messed up with the link because people come on and that would be the first thing they do ... click the link in my OP without reading down to find the one that works. Oh well ... guess I'm not perfect after all!!!!;):D .... who'd 'a thunk it?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted September 13, 2009 #20 Share Posted September 13, 2009 They mentioned Bibles, but said nothing of the books in the library that get FAR more handling by more people than a cabin Bible. Some common sense things ... but overall pretty lame, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherInFlorida Posted September 13, 2009 Author #21 Share Posted September 13, 2009 They mentioned Bibles, but said nothing of the books in the library that get FAR more handling by more people than a cabin Bible. Some common sense things ... but overall pretty lame, IMO. Well, maybe when people are confined to their cabins with Noro they take out the Bible more than usual and pray to feel better!!!:D They might not be quite as apt to go into the library. Seriously, I think the Bible reference was to get people to click on the link ... certainly worked for me:D!!! They had a picture of the Bible and said not to touch it. Couldn't pass that one up. Lame to you, informational to others. Don't forget some of the simplest stuff to seasoned travellers like yourself may seem pretty lame, but not necessarily to the novice cruiser. But I'll be honest ... I just read the titles and scanned the rest because I consider myself pretty informed when it comes to this stuff ... never even contemplated jumping out my cabin window:rolleyes:. I just posted it for informational purposes .... just a guideline and certainly not complete in any way.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted September 13, 2009 #22 Share Posted September 13, 2009 No offense taken, Carla. Some of it really was a bit dumb, no question. Just thought overall there were some good hints for new cruisers. AOL has it as a huge headline! Obviously the bible thing is just a sign that anything handled frequently can be a problem for Norovirus. Goes back to the old "keep washing your hands" thing!:D I still feel badly I messed up with the link because people come on and that would be the first thing they do ... click the link in my OP without reading down to find the one that works. Oh well ... guess I'm not perfect after all!!!!;):D .... who'd 'a thunk it?:) Heather, whether we like to admit it or not, we all make mistakes!! I do not think what you posted was a big one!! You definitely got everyone interested and even had people searching the 'net' to find the correct one. Heck, you even got our attention to what the basic message is about... SAFETY!! Thank you for the post!! Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted September 13, 2009 #23 Share Posted September 13, 2009 ........... As for domestic and UK cruises, ships are obligated to wait for non-returning passengers and sometimes charge hefty fees to latecomers....................... Wonder where they got that from? If I'm on a Canada/NE cruise with a stop in Boston and decide to go out on the town on my own in an attempt to locate S7S, get held hostage in the Cheers Bar, and don't make it back to the dam ship until 8:00 pm when "all aboard" is at 7:00 pm, that ship will be long gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted September 13, 2009 #24 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Sort of tongue in cheek??? Somali pirates aren't going to take on naval vessels, unless they have a suicide wish. Remember naval vessels have, uh, BIG guns?................ "Though Somali pirates, who generally operate in small bands, usually choosemore modest targets (like less populated naval ships)", "Here pirates, here pirates" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted September 13, 2009 #25 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I think a LOT of CCers like us pick up the Bible ... just long enough to riffle through, checking for unfinished drink cards left by other CCers! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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