daiB Posted November 25, 2014 #26 Share Posted November 25, 2014 We have been in the MDR second sitting table for 8 on all but one of our cruises and had wonderful table companions. Never had a bad table. Met some moaners around the ship but I am afraid they get short shrift from me. I love moaners. Makes my day. They never seem to moan again, well not near me. Oh yes and the ones who say how much they have paid, just a quick, Oh dear, you did not get the deal then, shame. Works a wonder. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted November 25, 2014 #27 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I intensely dislike those people who get their pleasure out of proving to others that they got a better deal than the person they are talking to. As a result, I always reply to anyone who brags about their good deal with the words: "Really, you paid that much?" When they then ask how much I paid, I always decline to say on the basis that I don't want them to feel that they did not get a good deal.:D Snap CM. :) ;) Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticalmother Posted November 25, 2014 #28 Share Posted November 25, 2014 We have been in the MDR second sitting table for 8 on all but one of our cruises and had wonderful table companions. Never had a bad table. Met some moaners around the ship but I am afraid they get short shrift from me. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Ditto - and Maybe we can join you on a table for 8 on our July cruise on Arcadia next year You won't get any moans from us 4:)🚢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richleeds Posted November 26, 2014 #29 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Having cruised mostly with P & O for the past 15 years I believe this is big part of the problem, regular P&O passengers get bored with P&O, so their "entertainment" is finding fault and moaning rather than trying other lines and having a some crusing variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosport11 Posted November 26, 2014 #30 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I intensely dislike those people who get their pleasure out of proving to others that they got a better deal than the person they are talking to. As a result, I always reply to anyone who brags about their good deal with the words: "Really, you paid that much?" When they then ask how much I paid, I always decline to say on the basis that I don't want them to feel that they did not get a good deal.:D I do exactly the same,:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scriv Posted November 26, 2014 #31 Share Posted November 26, 2014 And I will be doing exactly the same as you all from now on :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1924 Posted November 26, 2014 #32 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Was on the same cruise as Indiana123, she missed the bit about the 36 hrs of 35ft seas, but hey we didn't hear many moans, in fact the only moaner I heard was a guy who made it plain he was a ' Baltic' member and was doing a back to back cruise staying on and going to the Canaries, his gripe was that he had had a partially obstructed balcony and as he was staying on and due to his status P & O should upgrade him for free on the second cruise. He was huffing and puffing that he wasn't getting the upgrade I just walked off with a smile. As Indaiana says it was a great cruise and interesting due to the weather to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted November 26, 2014 #33 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Was on the same cruise as Indiana123, she missed the bit about the 36 hrs of 35ft seas, but hey we didn't hear many moans, in fact the only moaner I heard was a guy who made it plain he was a ' Baltic' member and was doing a back to back cruise staying on and going to the Canaries, his gripe was that he had had a partially obstructed balcony and as he was staying on and due to his status P & O should upgrade him for free on the second cruise. He was huffing and puffing that he wasn't getting the upgrade I just walked off with a smile. As Indaiana says it was a great cruise and interesting due to the weather to say the least. So he thinks Baltic members on a back to back should get an upgrade. What a wonderful idea. I am Baltic and do back to backs. Who do I moan to? :) :) :) :) Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovechick Posted November 26, 2014 #34 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Please can we join the non-moaners' tables? We love our cruises, we work and save hard for them and can't afford one every year, so we set out to make the most of them. First day of our last cruise we went down to the MDR for breakfast, full of the joys and looking forward to our holiday and were seated on a table with two couples travelling together. Well, moan! They even savaged each other! By the time they'd finished we were ready to throw ourselves overboard. We cut our breakfast short rather than spend another depressing minute in their company. If they were like that at the start of the first day of the cruise, what must they have been like by the end? I actually felt quite sorry for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Piano Posted November 26, 2014 #35 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Oh for Petes sake, stop moaning everyone :D;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted November 26, 2014 #36 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Oh for Petes sake, stop moaning everyone :D;) That sounds like a moan. :):);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted November 27, 2014 #37 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Sorted it, obvious really. We are all crowded together on a ship and are in close proximity to a heck of a lot more people than we would be at home. This means there is more opportunity to notice moaners and less opportunity to avoid them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macren Posted November 27, 2014 #38 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I believe this is big part of the problem, regular P&O passengers get bored with P&O, so their "entertainment" is finding fault and moaning rather than trying other lines and having a some crusing variety. That may well be right 😀🚢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starryuk Posted November 27, 2014 #39 Share Posted November 27, 2014 This thread is making me smile:D It is giving me ideas. To be fair, we haven't encountered many moaners or maybe we have just ignored them...but next time, I may just try winding them up even more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzseeka Posted November 27, 2014 #40 Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) This thread is making me smile:D It is giving me ideas. To be fair, we haven't encountered many moaners or maybe we have just ignored them...but next time, I may just try winding them up even more! Me too! Wouldn't it be a hoot if two CCers who'd been following this thread adopted the same approach if on a table with some moaners and quite unbeknown to each other? Each trying to out-do the other in terms of outrageously good deals, perks etc. with the moaners looking more and more sick! Could be hilarious! Enough to completely ruin a moaner's holiday! Edited November 27, 2014 by kruzseeka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted November 27, 2014 #41 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I just completed an online questionnaire for P&O. One of the questions concerned whether you should complain about anything, whatever it is. It seems P&O corporate have noticed the moaners ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scriv Posted November 27, 2014 #42 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Where is the on line questionnaire, dave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted November 27, 2014 #43 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Where is the on line questionnaire, dave? By email invitation, try this oops it does not work, they know i have already filled it in. they were asking questions about lots of stuff including entertainment, food, staff attitudes, do you like formal etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scriv Posted November 27, 2014 #44 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Perhaps it is before your cruise on Oceana soon? And you have so many cruises booked - you lucky thing - it is in their interest to find out what you like and think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scriv Posted November 27, 2014 #45 Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) Hi ScrivWe cruise in the Caribbean normally the last full 14 night before the ship returns to the UK, depends on the dates for the Glasgow flight. Over the years we have met many nice people from all walks of life just having a good time the same as us. How are you getting on with your insoles. Hi Sanjam! How are you? Sorry - I have only just seen this post. I am still using those insoles. They are actually tough and are very comfortable in my shoes and are stopping me from leaning forward when I walk and have helped my low back ache. However, they obviously change the way I put my feet down and my arthritic knees have now started to play up when I wear them. :( So I alternate! I did see them still on sale in the gym on Aurora last week. I just hope they are a bit clearer about the after sales guarantee though. :) Edited November 27, 2014 by Scriv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgs1956 Posted November 27, 2014 #46 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I could think of one or two of those on here who could do with a ban. :) :) No names of course. :) ;) Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Sorry Dai but I can't agree. I can only think of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scriv Posted November 28, 2014 #47 Share Posted November 28, 2014 (edited) I could think of one or two of those on here who could do with a ban. :) :) No names of course. :) ;)Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Hi Dai - Hope I haven't upset you? I don't moan - and I love G&T so I think you are a gentleman of good taste. :) Edited November 28, 2014 by Scriv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richleeds Posted November 28, 2014 #48 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I could think of one or two of those on here who could do with a ban. :) :) No names of course. :) ;) Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Anyone who excessively uses smiley's should be banned... or shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgowGuy Posted November 28, 2014 #49 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Anyone who excessively uses smiley's should be banned... or shot. I agree! :D:p:eek::):rolleyes:;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanjam cruisers Posted November 28, 2014 #50 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Hi Scriv Doing very well, will be returning to Ventura in February, glad to hear the insoles are living up to expectations. Sympathise with the bad knees, I know how you feel I have the same problem caused by years of riding a motorbike in all weathers. Happy cruising to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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