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Just now, runner15km said:

Princess has my number, we need more kindess and patience in America. 

What we need is way less spam calls, I get at least five a day.

3 minutes ago, runner15km said:

Settle down Francis, he's just trying to make a living. 

We will give him your number then.

Sounds like it is right up there with a spam call.

4 hours ago, david63 said:

Not sure how you have arrived at that conclusion.

Because I have many relatives growing up in the UK

I would certainly hope not, for an eight year old child.  What he is wearing is normal attire for that age in the UK.  

23 minutes ago, Colorado Coasty said:

Some folks are just unclear on a concept that is not new. Some folks are just not happy unless they have something to complain about.

 

I believe it is relatively new for Princess.  It would seem quite a few frequent cruisers are now surprised by it.  

Princess was not the cause of the virus.  Would you really consider a 14 day cruise a short one?  They are taking proper precautions, as they should.  

26 minutes ago, Kay S said:

Well, there is a guideline about "inappropriate" language, so better safe than sorry, I guess.

I dont believe the word pornography, or porn for short, is inappropriate language.  

Are you serious, would they really blacklist you from CC for writing out the name of a drink?  Seems rather ridiculous.

39 minutes ago, VibeGuy said:

Does anybody think about the poor lobsters, trying to open a jar of pickles with just one claw?  Of course they don’t. 
 

(yes, the cold seafood display (especially on ships with Café Caribe) was a thing of wonder)

Everyone knows lobster do not eat pickles.

On my first cruise on the CB we took plates of lobster and shrimp out to watch a movie on Muts.  Really much better than popcorn.

Crew quarters, not much space for art on the walls!

3 minutes ago, trbarton said:

I figure since these cruise staff, mostly not from the US, would appreciate something to remember a place where the cruise ship had been & can attach it to their wall in their stateroom but according to your remarks I guess I’m wrong. I follow one cruise member who puts postcards on her wall to remember where she has been. 
 

Tom😀

I think, Tom, that most here know that crew members are mostly four to a tiny room, and its quite crowded.  Personal belongings are kept to a minimum for each of them.

42 minutes ago, Colorado Coasty said:

It's true, I even picked up some Preparation H for him in one port.

I doubt he would appreciate that being shared on Cruise Critic.

Listen guys, a good laugh is good for the soul.  I am not laughing at anyone other than myself, having good clean fun together is good for all of us.

32 minutes ago, wowzz said:

I suppose the magnet could be used to hang the socks up on the cabin wall. Then, every time the crew member wakes up, they will be the first things he sees, and his heart will burst with gratitude.

My thoughts exactly!!!

2 minutes ago, Colorado Coasty said:

An autographed picture of myself, who wouldn't want that!😁

Well maybe, along with the five pair of black socks.

All this talk, now I want cake...before bed.  And none in the house.   Thanks guys!

14 hours ago, jaycruising said:

Love this idea… will add some during our next cruise!

I would love to see the photos, but wish people would identify the food.  Cannot always tell what it is.

21 hours ago, reedprincess said:

Salads

Vegetarian menus (sometimes, depends what they're cooked and seasoned with)

Indian menu

Carving stations in buffet with no gravy.

Griddled chicken at Lido grill

Fruit plates

Steamed green veggies in MDR (yes, available)

Salad bar, oil and vinegar available

Salmon

Fish dishes, no sauce or sauces in the side .

Some salads at International Cafe (although they can be heavily dressed)

Meat dishes in MDR with no sauce, or sauce in the side. 

There's sugar free desserts, although they're not low carb (made with flour and all that stuff). 

Sugar free ice cream

Vodka on the rocks

Rum on the rooms

Whiskey neat

Dirty martini

Hot dog  or burger no bun.

On Royal class ships, there's a grilled veggie and meat station in the forward section of the buffet...

And so forth... Lots of options to shave some unnecessary calories, sugar, etc out of the diet 

 

And for all those that say things like "live s little" or "just take the stairs" , lots of people have dietary needs that have nothing to do with weight or such a - and taking a few flight of stairs does not wipe out thousands of extra calories.  

 

 

Hot dogs healthy???  Dont think so.

I prefer to eat my ice cream without bottles or anything else stuck in it.  How clean can these bottles be?  

1 hour ago, wowzz said:

Much as everyone wants to knock Mr Padgett, I doubt he spent his time thinking up these concoctions. 

Blame the marketing team first,  and then blame Padgett for giving them the green light !

Sorry, I never meant that he dreamt the the ice cream dishes up, I meant that he was responsible for putting them on the ships.

31 minutes ago, caribill said:

 

Another difference: On Princess the waitstaff does not dance on top of the dining room tables.

Thankfully!

And this is the brain child of Mr. Padgett?  

On 1/16/2022 at 5:07 PM, cltnccruisers said:

I like that I can change the font on the kindle - helpful as I get older.  Also, it's backlit so I can read at night without bother my wife.  Also, it takes up less space when traveling.  

I fought against using a Kindle for years.  Always preferred a real book.  Now the arthritis is so bad in my hands that reading for a couple of hours is painful to hold that book.  Bought my first Kindle last fall, and I could kick myself for waiting so long.  Such a pleasure to use, and my hands dont ache from it.  I also love being able to download a new book in two minutes.  Love the fact that it is backlit, and takes up so little space.  And it holds more than a thousand books!  No worries about the battery power, it lasts so long, and charges up so quickly!