Thank you andrea for your vote of confidence, most brits obey rules if they are sensible like que here or 12 people in a lift or dont use your hand in a buffet, I say most, we also have a thing that was taught to me by my dad it is called respect, I have been accused of being to P C but I wait till all women are seated before I sit I get up if one leaves I stop and open doors for women our the elderly I never go to sleep before my my wife or the women that graced my life before her I dislike the more modern crudities that seem to be the norm, I was taught to try to work life problems out in a non violent way but if needs must I dont get angry I get even and I hope I dont let you down,I will now retire to my padded cell for 1hr of self examination, metaphorically of course. regards Steve
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Originally posted by Andrealovescruising: Steve, I elect you to the newly designated post of.... Sun Deck Lounge Chair Trooper.
From the sounds of things, I believe you will have no trouble keeping things in line up there.
Ken, Both great films that made me die of laughter.
I think we're hovering right about the same temperature. We might be a few degrees warmer than you. I had to call my husband this morning in Columbia and ask him how to start our furnace back up. It's very depressing having to turn the heat back on once I shut it off for summer. Although, warm temps. are expected for the weekend.
A'ndrea
Posts: 1785 | Location: New York | Registered: January 21, 2007
G.C., yup, been there, and the name really suits the place. One of the few places it actually hurts to breathe--along with the Pomona Valley on a bad smog day.
Posts: 3378 | Location: Costa Mesa, California | Registered: November 16, 2006
When my wife and I spent that god awful year in Baker, we often (once a week) drove to Furnace Creek Inn for dinner (about a 2 hour drive), or for their excellent Sunday brunch. We were desperate to get out of Baker as often as we could.
Posts: 1371 | Location: Cameron Park, CA | Registered: January 23, 2007
I've not been on a cruise yet but now am wondering if I need to leave a note stating "I just went to the bathroom" on my chair. Those of you that remove stuff, how do you know the person isn't just in the pool??
Originally posted by Kellymo: I've not been on a cruise yet but now am wondering if I need to leave a note stating "I just went to the bathroom" on my chair. Those of you that remove stuff, how do you know the person isn't just in the pool??
Sometimes the cobwebs give it away. Seriously, you can usually tell. A lot of times there are neatly folded towels on the recliners. On our last cruise, the last day was particularly cold sailing across the gulf back to NOL. I remember walking across the pool deck and seeing dozens of recliners with the ships towels laid out as if someone was there. With temps in the 50's, you knew there was no one laying out. I was just shocked at how many I saw.
G.C., that tells me a lot about Baker if you actually go to Furnace Creek to escape it.
Kellymo, we're not talking about someone taking a bathroom break or even going for a burger or a beer: we're talking about those that stake out a pool chair early in the day on the outside chance they may feel like using it sometime later in the day. I, like others here, have sat next to chairs that went unused for hours, only to have the perpetrator come by and pick up his/her towell or other insignificant item and leave.
Posts: 3378 | Location: Costa Mesa, California | Registered: November 16, 2006
kellymo, f-mattox is right. You can tell how long it's been since a lounger has been occupied. Especially when the towel is still in the neatly folded position. You will see what we're talking about when you're cruising. Have a great cruise. A'ndrea
Posts: 1785 | Location: New York | Registered: January 21, 2007
If you can find someone to help you. What usually happens is... people sitting in occupied lounge chairs, that have been there awhile, will tell you, "Oh, they haven't been here all day". You can safely move their towels then.
But, if it makes you feel better, find a crew member to move their towels for you. A'ndrea
Posts: 1785 | Location: New York | Registered: January 21, 2007
I'm sure they would probably help. You can usually ask the person next to the empty lounger if they have seen anyone. I don't think I would actually remove someones belongings, but I have on occasion set aside towels that have been left.
I was told on good authority that when you see stuff in lounge chairs that is obviously not being used, it means that the previous owner of the sunblock, flip/flops, towels, books, shades, etc. no longer wants their possessions and they are free for the taking.
Just kidding. However, I will use a carnival towel or take it if I have lost mine. Those things cost $22 and should not be left without supervision.
The way to tell if someone is using the chair is to see if the towel looks used or if there appears to be any signs of life around subject lounge chair.
However, I never seem to have a problem finding a chair. I pick the one I want, either keep, discard or use the wanton item in the chair and be done with it. I am not likely to be confronted but if I was ever confronted by the former owner of the towel I am presently laying on, or the sunscreen I am generously spreading on my legs, I would end the conversation with a polite, "Excuse me, but you are blocking my sun" and roll over and ignore the person.
Remember all items in lounge chairs are excesss and unwanted items that other passengers are trying to give away.
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