Rare CruzerDeb Posted June 26, 2012 #351 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Just to put my $.02 in... I think it should be against the rules to hold a chair for any reason whatsoever. It doesn't bother me because (it may not make sense but) I don't like sitting in the sun much and I've always found a chair whenever I've wanted to find one. But it just makes me mad reading these posts and seeing these pictures. Carnival should have somebody routinely remove towels that are left unattended. If you are not in the chair you are not using it and/or don't need it. If you are swimming or grabbing a bite or grabbing a drink you are not using the chair and don't need it. You might think, "Well I will need it when I'm out and I don't want to wait forever to find one!" but if you -really- think about it.. If they had somebody always removing belongings from empty chairs and enforced a 'no chair saving for any reason' policy there would almost always be empty chairs for you to sit at. I highly doubt every chair will always have somebody in it. I think a chair being empty for 5 minutes is too long if there are other people who are looking to find a chair to relax in. This is RIDICULOUS! So, if I get up to get in the pool, get something to drink or go to the bathroom, I have to give up my chair? The definition of a "CHAIR HOG" is someone who saves the chair for longer than 30 minutes and is not using it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunwolf Posted June 26, 2012 #352 Share Posted June 26, 2012 This is RIDICULOUS! So, if I get up to get in the pool, get something to drink or go to the bathroom, I have to give up my chair? The definition of a "CHAIR HOG" is someone who saves the chair for longer than 30 minutes and is not using it at all. I kind of agree with you...but where exactly do you find this official definition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted June 27, 2012 #353 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I kind of agree with you...but where exactly do you find this official definition? Usually scrolling along the bottom of the big TV screen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twindaddy Posted June 27, 2012 #354 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Does Carnival provide towels poolside, or do you have to bring them up from your stateroom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted June 27, 2012 #355 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Does Carnival provide towels poolside, or do you have to bring them up from your stateroom? The blue towels in your stateroom are provided for the pool area. If you lose one, I believe you are charged $20 for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twindaddy Posted June 27, 2012 #356 Share Posted June 27, 2012 The blue towels in your stateroom are provided for the pool area. If you lose one, I believe you are charged $20 for it. Yikes! Can you collect them, like alluminum cans and turn them in? I could pay off my cruise with the chair hogs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted June 27, 2012 #357 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Yikes! Can you collect them, like alluminum cans and turn them in? I could pay off my cruise with the chair hogs! I guess you could collect them but you won't get anything for them if you turn them in. You could try to get $5 a towel reselling them back to the chair hogs that lost them though! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted June 27, 2012 #358 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Just to put my $.02 in... I think it should be against the rules to hold a chair for any reason whatsoever. It doesn't bother me because (it may not make sense but) I don't like sitting in the sun much and I've always found a chair whenever I've wanted to find one. But it just makes me mad reading these posts and seeing these pictures. Carnival should have somebody routinely remove towels that are left unattended. If you are not in the chair you are not using it and/or don't need it. If you are swimming or grabbing a bite or grabbing a drink you are not using the chair and don't need it. You might think, "Well I will need it when I'm out and I don't want to wait forever to find one!" but if you -really- think about it.. If they had somebody always removing belongings from empty chairs and enforced a 'no chair saving for any reason' policy there would almost always be empty chairs for you to sit at. I highly doubt every chair will always have somebody in it. I think a chair being empty for 5 minutes is too long if there are other people who are looking to find a chair to relax in. Absurd. You couldn't even get up to stand at the railing for a minute and watch the wake. You couldn't use the restroom. Or the pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room Service! Posted June 27, 2012 #359 Share Posted June 27, 2012 crusinpyschRN - I agree. God forbid you stand up to pluck a wedgie or straighten your towel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getfuzzy Posted June 27, 2012 #360 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Just to put my $.02 in... I think it should be against the rules to hold a chair for any reason whatsoever. It doesn't bother me because (it may not make sense but) I don't like sitting in the sun much and I've always found a chair whenever I've wanted to find one. But it just makes me mad reading these posts and seeing these pictures. Carnival should have somebody routinely remove towels that are left unattended. If you are not in the chair you are not using it and/or don't need it. If you are swimming or grabbing a bite or grabbing a drink you are not using the chair and don't need it. You might think, "Well I will need it when I'm out and I don't want to wait forever to find one!" but if you -really- think about it.. If they had somebody always removing belongings from empty chairs and enforced a 'no chair saving for any reason' policy there would almost always be empty chairs for you to sit at. I highly doubt every chair will always have somebody in it. I think a chair being empty for 5 minutes is too long if there are other people who are looking to find a chair to relax in. TOTAL agreement. If you are not in it, it is free game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill6x6 Posted June 27, 2012 #361 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Just to put my $.02 in... I think it should be against the rules to hold a chair for any reason whatsoever. It doesn't bother me because (it may not make sense but) I don't like sitting in the sun much and I've always found a chair whenever I've wanted to find one. But it just makes me mad reading these posts and seeing these pictures. Carnival should have somebody routinely remove towels that are left unattended. If you are not in the chair you are not using it and/or don't need it. If you are swimming or grabbing a bite or grabbing a drink you are not using the chair and don't need it. You might think, "Well I will need it when I'm out and I don't want to wait forever to find one!" but if you -really- think about it.. If they had somebody always removing belongings from empty chairs and enforced a 'no chair saving for any reason' policy there would almost always be empty chairs for you to sit at. I highly doubt every chair will always have somebody in it. I think a chair being empty for 5 minutes is too long if there are other people who are looking to find a chair to relax in. My feelings on the subject EXACTLY!!!! You move, you lose! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berwyn Posted June 27, 2012 #362 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Great idea... I am going to print some of these out on the printer before our cruise this weekend. You must be kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted June 27, 2012 #363 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Try it and see how it works out for you... :rolleyes: TOTAL agreement. If you are not in it, it is free game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room Service! Posted June 27, 2012 #364 Share Posted June 27, 2012 My feelings on the subject EXACTLY!!!! You move, you lose! :cool: So you and your wife/husband are sitting in 2 loungers either of you goes to pee, or throw something in the trash and they/you are out of a seat? That is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruzerDeb Posted June 27, 2012 #365 Share Posted June 27, 2012 My feelings on the subject EXACTLY!!!! You move, you lose! :cool: Save me from THESE cruisers! I can see them now, wearing their shark gear, circling the decks just waiting to pounce on a chair should someone have to go to the bathroom! A chair hog is NOT someone who is actually using the chair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskt Posted June 27, 2012 #366 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Yikes! Can you collect them, like alluminum cans and turn them in? I could pay off my cruise with the chair hogs! Free gifts for your friends back home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.T.B. Posted June 27, 2012 #367 Share Posted June 27, 2012 To those of you who are brave & move the stuff - 1. Where do you put it ? 2. When the people confront you, what do they say 3. What do YOU say to them?? I know I'm late to this thread, but here are my answers: 1) I would give the items to the attendant on duty and say it's for lost & found. Obviously someone left the stuff behind when they abandoned the chair. 2) I've only had one confrontation in 4 cruises and all they dd was angrily ask me what I did with their stuff before leaving. (See #1.) 3) See #1. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.T.B. Posted June 27, 2012 #368 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Just to put my $.02 in... I think it should be against the rules to hold a chair for any reason whatsoever. It doesn't bother me because (it may not make sense but) I don't like sitting in the sun much and I've always found a chair whenever I've wanted to find one. But it just makes me mad reading these posts and seeing these pictures. Carnival should have somebody routinely remove towels that are left unattended. If you are not in the chair you are not using it and/or don't need it. If you are swimming or grabbing a bite or grabbing a drink you are not using the chair and don't need it. You might think, "Well I will need it when I'm out and I don't want to wait forever to find one!" but if you -really- think about it.. If they had somebody always removing belongings from empty chairs and enforced a 'no chair saving for any reason' policy there would almost always be empty chairs for you to sit at. I highly doubt every chair will always have somebody in it. I think a chair being empty for 5 minutes is too long if there are other people who are looking to find a chair to relax in. 5 minutes? No way. You have to allow people the opportunity to go the bathroom or to grab a bite to eat or to even swim. However, 45 minutes is perfect, IMO. What I have done in the past is place a sign on my chair saying I'm doing one of the 3 things above and that I would be right back. I've actually gotten a few thank yous from people for doing so. And 99% of the time my wife is still in her chair anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill6x6 Posted June 27, 2012 #369 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Save me from THESE cruisers! I can see them now, wearing their shark gear, circling the decks just waiting to pounce on a chair should someone have to go to the bathroom! A chair hog is NOT someone who is actually using the chair! Save you from these cruisers? You are AWESOME that you can make a judgement call in ONE STATEMENT! Be reasonable.... If a family of four is sitting in a group with a CHAIR vacant it's probably being USED....and who WANTS it anyway?? HELLO??? AMAZING how folks enjoy tearing someone a new one over an opinion about a deck chair?? Hello AGAIN?? PERSONALLY...I'm not a member of the privileged few/self rightous so if I'm not in it, I don't NEED it. Ground control to Major Tom??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted June 27, 2012 #370 Share Posted June 27, 2012 TOTAL agreement. If you are not in it, it is free game. Totally absurd - that means going to the restroom is totally out of the question. Or down the water slide. Or to get a drink. Wish I could find that vid of the woman that dropped trou on her chair and let loose on the deck..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room Service! Posted June 27, 2012 #371 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Totally absurd - that means going to the restroom is totally out of the question. Or down the water slide. Or to get a drink. Wish I could find that vid of the woman that dropped trou on her chair and let loose on the deck..... Guess now we know why she did that . ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruzerDeb Posted June 28, 2012 #372 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Save you from these cruisers? You are AWESOME that you can make a judgement call in ONE STATEMENT! Be reasonable.... If a family of four is sitting in a group with a CHAIR vacant it's probably being USED....and who WANTS it anyway?? HELLO??? AMAZING how folks enjoy tearing someone a new one over an opinion about a deck chair?? Hello AGAIN?? PERSONALLY...I'm not a member of the privileged few/self rightous so if I'm not in it, I don't NEED it. Ground control to Major Tom??? Yes, SAVE me from cruisers who will GRAB my chair as soon as I'm out of it. I think I have a right to use the pool, go to the bathroom, the bar, or get some food--as long as I'm not gone for more than 30 minutes (and these trips usually take about 5-10). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted June 28, 2012 #373 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Everyone needs a hobby....LOL :D Save me from THESE cruisers! I can see them now, wearing their shark gear, circling the decks just waiting to pounce on a chair should someone have to go to the bathroom! A chair hog is NOT someone who is actually using the chair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryman50 Posted June 29, 2012 #374 Share Posted June 29, 2012 This was the best pic I could find.....:eek::D:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofE Posted June 29, 2012 #375 Share Posted June 29, 2012 five minutes?! If you plan to sit your behind in a chair and NOT get up at all...to use the bathroom, take a dip in the pool or order a drink, or grab a snack...why insist on a chair by the pool to begin with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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