spongerob Posted August 3, 2006 #51 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Of course, there's always the old Cruise Critic's saying: Don't sail on a new ship until it's been in service for at least six months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf5585 Posted August 3, 2006 #52 Share Posted August 3, 2006 [and garnets have long been carried by people who are traveling, because they believe it will protect them from accidents. Garnet *Repels flying insects. *Protects against lightning. *Is an antidote to plague and fever. *Wards off inflammatory diseases. *Helps the wearer to be firm and steadfast. *Guarantees cheerfulness if obtained lawfully. *Is a curse to those who have acquired it unlawfully. *Changes color when danger approaches. *Perpetuates friendships. from http://www.findyourfate.com/gemology/superstition.htm#garnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herb Posted August 3, 2006 #53 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Of course, there's always the old Cruise Critic's saying: Don't sail on a new ship until it's been in service for at least six months. Amen to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMESCC Posted August 3, 2006 #54 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Wow! I never thought of this! It makes sense!Yeah its something to think about. Like i said at the very least it shows a lack of imagination at the most its bad luck according to sea superstition. why not just have new names for new ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieCruisie Posted August 3, 2006 #55 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I was on the Crown for the 7-22 sailing, personally, I will never book a new ship again. I would rather wait and read all the reviews and such. Happy Cruising :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandytoes Posted August 3, 2006 Author #56 Share Posted August 3, 2006 It's the unexpected that's eventful and adventurous boarding a new vessel.........Exploring everything new it has to offer. . . New features, new itineraries, everything's new.....Fresh and Exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted August 3, 2006 #57 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Although cruising can be only about the ship and not the destination; just like a hotel/restaurant and even a new home; it takes at least 6 months to iron out the kinks. I will NEVER board a brand new ship; dine in a brand new restaurant; sleep in a brand new hotel or buy a brand new home without tons of guarantees from the builder! I can speak of all of these first hand; because I lived them......NEVER AGAIN! Lessons are sometimes learned the hard way! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love Boat Dream Posted August 3, 2006 #58 Share Posted August 3, 2006 You are looking at this the wrong way, imo. 1. the fuel problem was found before the engines were damaged. 2. No one died in, "the thing." The ship is still in good shape and it's not some horrible computer thing that will be following it for life. 3. It's a tropical storm in the summer in the Caribbean. Um, c:\DUH!! They happen. While unfortunate I can hardly blame this on Martha and Princess has re-named ships before. I named three of my children after either my husband, a birth father or a grandparent. No issue re-using names. Now if they bring a cat onboard... Nancy I like your positive attitude. That's why I enjoy readng your posts so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvaud Posted August 3, 2006 #59 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Garnet*Repels flying insects. *Protects against lightning. *Is an antidote to plague and fever. *Wards off inflammatory diseases. *Helps the wearer to be firm and steadfast. *Guarantees cheerfulness if obtained lawfully. *Is a curse to those who have acquired it unlawfully. *Changes color when danger approaches. *Perpetuates friendships. from http://www.findyourfate.com/gemology/superstition.htm#garnet Doesn't garnet also prevent listing...? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sultan_sfo Posted August 3, 2006 #60 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Only if Martha had been wearing garnet at Christening. /Sultan Doesn't garnet also prevent listing...? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandytoes Posted August 4, 2006 Author #61 Share Posted August 4, 2006 List of Myths from the Sea Never whistle on a boat. It calls up the wind. Boats shouldn't be named after an engaged woman because the seas get jealous. Don't paint a boat blue. Don't set sail on a Thursday. Don't say "pig" on a boat. Never harm a bird at sea. Birds bring good luck. Taking an umbrella aboard a ship is unlucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Chick Posted August 4, 2006 #62 Share Posted August 4, 2006 List of Myths from the Sea Never whistle on a boat. It calls up the wind. Boats shouldn't be named after an engaged woman because the seas get jealous. Don't paint a boat blue. Don't set sail on a Thursday. Don't say "pig" on a boat. Never harm a bird at sea. Birds bring good luck. Taking an umbrella aboard a ship is unlucky. Our last cruise began on a Thursday. And we took our umbrellas (didn't use them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Chick Posted August 4, 2006 #63 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Of course, there's always the old Cruise Critic's saying: Don't sail on a new ship until it's been in service for at least six months. Glad we weren't here when we booked the Sapphire for its third month of sailing. That was one of our best cruises ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 4, 2006 #64 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Interesting links. Jessica Savitch (the golden girl) was destined to high profile network news until one night she drove in the canal along the Delaware river in New Hope, NJ after leaving Chez Odette's and died in the accident. Also the other link mentioned that the USCGC Boutwell assisted in the rescue. I didn't realize that. I had served on a sister ship of the Boutwell and although not stationed on her, I had been aboard her visiting friends. Spender Nui: You live in Valley Forge! You know better than that. New Hope is in PENNSYLVANIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf5585 Posted August 4, 2006 #65 Share Posted August 4, 2006 [*]Don't say "pig" on a boat. Pig on the Titanic: A True Story from http://www.powells.com/cgi-bin/biblio?inkey=62-0060523050-0 Myths from the Sea from http://www.gma.org/Tidings/myths/sea.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spender Nui Posted August 4, 2006 #66 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Spender Nui: You live in Valley Forge! You know better than that. New Hope is in PENNSYLVANIA. Of course I do. I even lived in Bucks County and subscribed to the Bucks County Playhouse, in New Hope, for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moons31 Posted August 4, 2006 #67 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Who's fred and why would I want to be one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrakadabra Posted August 4, 2006 #68 Share Posted August 4, 2006 What about HAL.... they are on their fourth Noordam :eek: ! it's not the ship or the name of it it's the passengers themself,their horoscope,a well known man looked at the horoscope of passengers who died after an accident, they all had constellations in it that showed that their end is near. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Patches Posted August 4, 2006 #69 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I always thought that old renaming superstition applied only if you changed the name of the same ship and does not apply to naming your boat/ship after another ship. Can we clear this up before I sail on the Crown next month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongerob Posted August 4, 2006 #70 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Don't worry, Patches, there are simple remedies to any naming problems. Be sure to pack a lucky four-leaf clover, rabbit's foot, a garnet, magic juju dust available at any reputable occult store, and a new penny. Also, sacrifice a chicken before you embark. If that makes you uneasy, consuming a bucket of the Colonel's best will suffice. The human mind has a great ability to link consecutive events and determine causation. Unfortunately, it's often wrong. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted August 4, 2006 #71 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druke I Posted August 4, 2006 #72 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Well, I've bitten my tongue until now. What a crock! Perhaps somebody needs to tell the Royal Navy and the US Navy to stop recycling names of their ships also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Patches Posted August 4, 2006 #73 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Thanks for the word to the wise Spongebob!! I am off to the occult store with my American Express card. I hope Delta allows live chickens in coach class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMESCC Posted August 4, 2006 #74 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Well, I've bitten my tongue until now. What a crock! Perhaps somebody needs to tell the Royal Navy and the US Navy to stop recycling names of their ships also. Again you may dismiss it but we are just passengers on a cruise ship. I will bet captains of these ships know about these superstitions. There are reasons for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf5585 Posted August 4, 2006 #75 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Perhaps somebody needs to tell the Royal Navy and the US Navy to stop recycling names of their ships also. USS Enterprise from http://www.cv6.org/ Shuttle Enterprise (test shuttle) from http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/dsh/artifacts/HS-Enterprise.htm USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Enterprise_(NCC-1701-D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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