WARNING to JEWELRY LOVING people

[Lapidarylady]

On our recent cruise some fellow CCers were going snorkleing. The lady in question forgot to remove her rings, and unfortunately the ocean did that for her. It was terrible because she lost her wedding set! PLEASE remember to leave ALL jewelry back on the boat when doing water activities. The coolness causes your fingers to shrink slightly and that combined with the pull and resistance of the water is enough to pull them off. We have a friend who is a serious metal detectorist and he finds LOTS of beautiful rings each year, as well as chains and the occasional watch. In fact he finds enough to afford trips to Hawaii twice a year for both he and his wife.....And he always brings his metal detector!:(:eek:

[SwissMyst]

How sad. That is a very good reminder. Thank you. I also remember a sign at a hotel beach in Hawaii asking if anyone had located a pair of dentures that I suspect suffered the same fate in the surf. Humbling when Mother Nature wants to talk to us.

[Copper10-8]

It's also a good reminder not to wear your "expensive jewelry" off the ship on any shorex! Why? Might as well put a sign on your back (or chest) stating "I'm here; go for it"

Keep up the good work, Jay!;)

[sandypaper]

I like pipedreams photo's.....he always brightens my day with his pictures.

[luvcruisn']

I too appreciate pipedream's photos.

[Krazy Kruizers]

I don't even wear my rings when I am cleaning around the house -- lots of hand washing does the same thing.

 

Also don't wear your rings and jewelry in the swimming pools.

[Krazy Kruizers]

I also love pipedreams pictures!!

[sapper1]

A day on CC without a Pipedreams photo is like a day without sunshine.:D

 

Another reason for not wearing bling while swimming or snorkling is that sharks are attracted by the sparkle in the water.------Just a thought.

 

OK Pipedreams---bring on a related photo-----nobody does it better.

------Well maybe Copper John is a close second.

[Stakeout]

also if SNORKELING... NOT a good idea to wear anything 'shiny'... Barracuda love shiny objects... they won't bother you otherwise.. but just be aware

[alpal1993]

Sorry .but that picture was really funny.We need some humor with all the sadness in this world.

Good advice from OP

[babyher]

Another fan of Pipedreams posts. they always give me a laugh.

 

Lighten up the woman lost a ring ....not a baby

[mamaofami]

Another vote for Pipedreams. We all need some humor these days.

[kakalina]

Keep 'em comin; Jay! We love your astute size up of a situation and the matching pix. If Zappa fan would remember the "Mothers of Invention" liked a good laugh.

 

SwissMyst, I always enjoy reading your posts.

 

As for jewelery in the water, as long time snorkelers we take it all off before swimming.

[Salzburg]

On our recent cruise some fellow CCers were going snorkleing. The lady in question forgot to remove her rings, and unfortunately the ocean did that for her. It was terrible because she lost her wedding set! PLEASE remember to leave ALL jewelry back on the boat when doing water activities. The coolness causes your fingers to shrink slightly and that combined with the pull and resistance of the water is enough to pull them off. We have a friend who is a serious metal detectorist and he finds LOTS of beautiful rings each year, as well as chains and the occasional watch. In fact he finds enough to afford trips to Hawaii twice a year for both he and his wife.....And he always brings his metal detector!:(:eek:

 

Add sunscreen to the disaster waiting to happen.... Salzburg

[oldpharmguy]

Pipedreams, keep on keeping on. Semper Fi

[LindaM]

Pipesdreams always puts a smile on my face.

 

We were snorkeling in Curacau. There was some "trash" floating in the water. I remember being annoyed at seeing this, and grabbed it. Turned out it was DH credit card!! He put it in the pocket of his swim trunks. At that time, a credit card was used to open/close the safe. It took all of my patience and self control to not want to kill him!! I had to put it out of my mind so as not to ruin a wonderful Panama Canal cruise!!

[Copper10-8]

 

Btw, is this one native to Florida, Jay?

[usha]

I pity the fool that goes snorkeling & loses jewelry!

[Copper10-8]

I pity the fool that goes snorkeling & loses jewelry!

 

Heck, he'd sink like a brick with all that bling on

[babyher]

Heck, he'd sink like a brick with all that bling on

 

 

NAH!!!

 

The ladies at my mom's condo in Delrey Beach wear way more jewelry than that in the pool and they come right back to the surface *LOL*