crooooze Posted June 16, 2012 #26 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Umm, never realized this would get so much attention or be considered the "stupidest" thread on CC. I asked the question for a very specific reason. Of course, one does always have the option to not reply or participate in the thread - just a thought. Anyhow, thanks for the feed back y'all!! I actually got my question answered from some very nice folks. CC has been a wealth of information for a first time cruiser. :) There was nothing wrong with the question and you certainly got an answer. What was funny was the tsunami of advice on how to go about doing it. Cruisecritic is a full service forum... you get great information, camaraderie, a few opinionated posts, and a share of tounge-in-cheek. Gotta love the whole package! Keeps it from getting boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taminator911 Posted June 16, 2012 Author #27 Share Posted June 16, 2012 What was funny was the tsunami of advice on how to go about doing it. Yes, it was quite entertaining!! I figured some people would have fun with it but "stupidest thread ever"? Come on!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johneeo Posted June 16, 2012 #28 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Yes, it was quite entertaining!! I figured some people would have fun with it but "stupidest thread ever"? Come on!!!!! Could you point me to one that is more stupid?:rolleyes::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted June 16, 2012 #29 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Umm, never realized this would get so much attention or be considered the "stupidest" thread on CC. I asked the question for a very specific reason. Of course, one does always have the option to not reply or participate in the thread - just a thought. Anyhow, thanks for the feed back y'all!! I actually got my question answered from some very nice folks. CC has been a wealth of information for a first time cruiser. :) The only stupid or dumb question is the one that doesn't get asked. Obviously this was important to you and I would hope you wouldn't ask another question for fear of someone's rude response. Have a great cruise.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted June 16, 2012 #30 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Could you point me to one that is more stupid?:rolleyes::confused: Remember the thread about how big is a 12x12x12 cooler? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crooooze Posted June 18, 2012 #31 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Could you point me to one that is more stupid?:rolleyes::confused: Yeah.... http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1654417 :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessemaj Posted June 18, 2012 #32 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yeah.... http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1654417 :rolleyes: This thread is a delight to the most anal retentive amongst us. The thread in your link is one for the more mentally stable adults. We know now know which your are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleckle Posted June 18, 2012 #33 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Could you point me to one that is more stupid?:rolleyes::confused:Well, I can't cite a specific one at the moment, but please don't rule out the dress code threads, some of which would certainly rank high in any such competition. :rolleyes::):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted June 18, 2012 #34 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Could you point me to one that is more stupid?:rolleyes::confused: How about all the threads on Dress Code? or Smoking? or Smuggling?? Chair Hogs?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johneeo Posted June 18, 2012 #35 Share Posted June 18, 2012 How about all the threads on Dress Code? or Smoking? or Smuggling?? Chair Hogs?? Not even close to the "HOW DO I FILL A BOTTLE WITH WATER?" thread.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiecruiser09 Posted June 18, 2012 #36 Share Posted June 18, 2012 So when someone who is new asks a (legitimate) question about whether something is allowed it is "the dumbest thread on CC"? Personally I would vote that honor to the 8000th thread about dress codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferfoodle Posted June 18, 2012 #37 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Could you point me to one that is more stupid?:rolleyes::confused: This one perhaps? http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1516156# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAYEF Posted June 18, 2012 #38 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I always take an empty one in the side of my carry-on backpack and fill it once I'm through security.........in the airport, that is.;) I also pack three or four in my larger suitcase (cuz every once in a while I forget my bottle if I set it down)...........then there's room for "souvenirs" on the way home because there's no need to haul those empty bottles back home. And, I bring insulated (large) mugs for iced tea or coffee/tea depending on the season or place. The glasses for iced tea are terribly small and the coffee cups don't hold much if you're planning to take them out on deck, etc. The insulated mugs are great for bringing small breakables home....wrap in a sock/insert in mug, put lid on mug...............not running competition here with the step-by-step watter bottle filling, just sayin'. Who wants to pay $2.50 or $3. for a small bottle when exiting the ship to visit a port? (Besides it takes time to do that charge slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taminator911 Posted June 18, 2012 Author #39 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I always take an empty one in the side of my carry-on backpack and fill it once I'm through security.........in the airport, that is.;)I also pack three or four in my larger suitcase (cuz every once in a while I forget my bottle if I set it down)...........then there's room for "souvenirs" on the way home because there's no need to haul those empty bottles back home. And, I bring insulated (large) mugs for iced tea or coffee/tea depending on the season or place. The glasses for iced tea are terribly small and the coffee cups don't hold much if you're planning to take them out on deck, etc. The insulated mugs are great for bringing small breakables home....wrap in a sock/insert in mug, put lid on mug...............not running competition here with the step-by-step watter bottle filling, just sayin'. Who wants to pay $2.50 or $3. for a small bottle when exiting the ship to visit a port? (Besides it takes time to do that charge slip. Thank you for this!! We've never cruised before and there are some things I wasn't sure about. That's a great tip about the insulated mugs and using them to put breakables in for the return trip home. Thank you to those who "got it" and had some helpful tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johneeo Posted June 18, 2012 #40 Share Posted June 18, 2012 This one perhaps? http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1516156# I will have you know that was one of the best ever threads on CC. I don't get how you think it to be stoooopid.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted June 18, 2012 #41 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Could you point me to one that is more stupid?:rolleyes::confused: My take away from this thread is not to drink water from the buffet taps as people refill straight into bottles where their mouths have been. After reading a couple of pages on a most likely fictional novel in the making about a surprise cruise, my take away was why am I spending my time reading this! So therefore my vote goes to the surprise thread! Please don't try to petition for no more dress code or chair hog threads, it is cheap entertainment for many of us here on cc!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEELYNCRUZER Posted June 18, 2012 #42 Share Posted June 18, 2012 The water you get in the tap is not filtered the way it is in the buffet or bar or restaraunt. It does not taste as good. Even at home we have wewll water that goes thru a water softner. The water we drink,make coffee and ice from goes thru another filter. When you buy bottled water it is either natural spring water or purified water. ie it goes thru a filter. Just like the ships. It would cost a fortune to purify the water not used for drinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted June 18, 2012 #43 Share Posted June 18, 2012 The water you get in the tap is not filtered the way it is in the buffet or bar or restaraunt. It does not taste as good. Even at home we have wewll water that goes thru a water softner. The water we drink,make coffee and ice from goes thru another filter. When you buy bottled water it is either natural spring water or purified water. ie it goes thru a filter. Just like the ships. It would cost a fortune to purify the water not used for drinking. Well, I can only speak about DCL, the water from the taps is the same water served in the dining rooms and from the drink station. I believe HAL is, also. I think they both tasted just fine. I just read a report that many bottled waters start with tap water. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEELYNCRUZER Posted June 19, 2012 #44 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Pepsi and Coke both have their own brands of filtered tap water. The cruise lines make about a half million gallons a day of fresh water from the ocean.Next cruise why don't you take a glass of tap water and a glass from the drink station and compare. I will be on another cruise on the Freedom and I'm going to ask them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdisney Posted June 19, 2012 #45 Share Posted June 19, 2012 The water you get in the tap is not filtered the way it is in the buffet or bar or restaurant. I was wondering about this myself when folks suggested just filling the bottle in your cabin...we usually just get a glass from the buffet and go back to our room and fill from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johneeo Posted June 19, 2012 #46 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Pepsi and Coke both have their own brands of filtered tap water. The cruise lines make about a half million gallons a day of fresh water from the ocean.Next cruise why don't you take a glass of tap water and a glass from the drink station and compare. I will be on another cruise on the Freedom and I'm going to ask them. If you were on my cruise, I would bet you $100 you could not taste any difference whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyandsue Posted June 20, 2012 #47 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I can imagine this whole thread as a Saturday Night Live sketch. Oh I wish we had a "like" button. LOL!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEELYNCRUZER Posted June 20, 2012 #48 Share Posted June 20, 2012 If you can't tell the difference then fill it from the tap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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