mysaddlebred000 Posted November 9, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Ok, after reading that thread I just can't help but post about the pillows. There was a thread posted a year or maybe two ago about balcony chairs and how uncomfortable they were. A very well known poster here posted that she takes one of the pillows off the bed and uses it as a seat cushion on her balcony chair to make it more comfortable. That just made my stomach sick. I sleep with my face in my pillow. Now she travels solo so she could use one of the other ones on the bed but I really hate that my wife pointed that thread out to me because, now, everytime she posts I think about the pillow that she sat on and hope I am not in that cabin on the next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmckm Posted November 9, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Ok, after reading that thread I just can't help but post about the pillows. There was a thread posted a year or maybe two ago about balcony chairs and how uncomfortable they were. A very well known poster here posted that she takes one of the pillows off the bed and uses it as a seat cushion on her balcony chair to make it more comfortable. That just made my stomach sick. I sleep with my face in my pillow. Now she travels solo so she could use one of the other ones on the bed but I really hate that my wife pointed that thread out to me because, now, everytime she posts I think about the pillow that she sat on and hope I am not in that cabin on the next cruise. As long as she had her shorts or something on its better then a slobbered on pillow, which some people soak when sleeping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gettingwarmer Posted November 9, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 9, 2014 As long as she had her shorts or something on its better then a slobbered on pillow, which some people soak when sleeping I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azcruiser64 Posted November 9, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Have you ever seen someone sit up in bed and read with their back against the headboard? There is a reason for bottom sheets and pillow cases. But if you have problems you can always bring your own pillow and mattress.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen1 Posted November 9, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Totally agree about the ick factor on the pillows. Just off the CB 3 days ago and the problem was exacerbated by the fact that one of the pillows was a king-size pillow in a regular-size pillowcase. So it was extremely poufy and puffy when stuffed in the case, but after 20 minutes of use, the uncovered, potentially slobbered-on, sat-on end of it popped out of the case. Ick. And those upholstered headboards in the cabins? Yeah, ick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyjones Posted November 9, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) Um, don't you guys ever stay in hotels? Ain't no different. At least pillows don't give you malaria, dengue, chikungunya, salmonella, shigella, rickettsia, Lyme disease, yellow fever, hepatitis etc etc etc, all of which you could catch while travelling ... OK, it's not likely, but just trying to get it into perspective. Edited November 9, 2014 by jollyjones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmckm Posted November 9, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Um, don't you guys ever stay in hotels? Ain't no different. Hotels are worse you could have 7 different slobbery people on your pillow the week before.At least on most cruises its the same person for the week. It doesn't bother me i slobber to . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper69 Posted November 9, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 9, 2014 OK, this thread interests me. I have apartments that I rent out to a corporations doing executive relocation. I am very particular about pillows, sheet, blankets and anything that touches ones body. After each stay when the cleaners arrive we go over mattresses and pads, any badly stained or flat iffy pillows get tossed and the others get washed, I have a special cycle for that on my machine and works wonders. My partner says I overdo it, I say not. I do however get compliments on the cleanliness of the apartments when guests arrive. I understand that they can't go to this level but just ask to double up on the pillow cases or new pillows if they're particularly unpleasant. Can't do much about the headboards. After reading this I now know I'm on the right track and I'm going to make him read this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrm Posted November 9, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I take my own pillow--and then I am always happy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar1950 Posted November 9, 2014 #10 Share Posted November 9, 2014 ........... A very well known poster here posted that she takes one of the pillows off the bed and uses it as a seat cushion on her balcony chair to make it more comfortable. That just made my stomach sick. I sleep with my face in my pillow. Now she travels solo so she could use one of the other ones on the bed but I really hate that my wife pointed that thread out to me because, now, everytime she posts I think about the pillow that she sat on and hope I am not in that cabin on the next cruise. At least, as she pointed out, she only did it on one cruise and now travels in an inside or ocean view cabin. Just don't book that particular ship that she did it on and you won't have to worry about it. Well, at least not getting her pillow ( but, no telling how many others may have done the same thing on other ships....). I'm just glad to see clean pillow cases, sheets and duvet covers on the bed when we get in the cabin. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysaddlebred000 Posted November 9, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Thumper69, good for you. ar1950, oh dear - you must have read that post. I don't remember her saying that she only did it once. Now that I think about it she only stays in insides and oceanviews. It must have been an upgrade. But like you said - how many others are there. Or even at the desk chair. I see many people bringing there own pillows. I like a real flat one and most are so fat - and it probably is a king or queen pillow in a standard case. My wife does look over the pillows and asks does ask for a second pillowcase or, a new pillow. I check out a hotel room before we say we will take it. Bedspread comes off first. I didn't mention it before but since our daughter is a doctor, has talked about how bad IBS is for some people (aunt had it) and many people can't leave their homes until late morning because of it. Anal leakage is caused by more things and not just being a side effect of certain pills. So there could be more on those pillows than just a little odor from passing gas. So everyday be thankful for being healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimer Posted November 9, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 9, 2014 We bring our own synthetic nylon pillow cases. My wife like them better than the cotton ones supplied. Once in our stateroom, I will wipe down the life jacket with two large Antibacterial hand wipes, especially around the collar area. Next I will wipe down the upholstery backing on the head board and finally the TV remote controller and telephone. Crazy? Well, not unless you've been ill before, it's so worthwhile just to stay healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted November 9, 2014 #13 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Um, don't you guys ever stay in hotels? Ain't no different. True Above! :D Whatever, no way we are going to lug around pillows with us when we travel. LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted November 9, 2014 #14 Share Posted November 9, 2014 LOL. You are so funny! Anal leakage, drool, foreign butts. I guess you'd better get fitted for HazMat suits! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel5 Posted November 9, 2014 #15 Share Posted November 9, 2014 And don't forget that some people use pillows during SEX!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn R Posted November 9, 2014 #16 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Speaking of pillows, the pillows on the Royal Princess were so comfy my friend asked the room steward what brand they were and he gave her a label from a pillow so she could try and find them on line. They were very nice, one softer and one firm. Both were Queen/King size on the twin beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted November 9, 2014 #17 Share Posted November 9, 2014 And don't forget that some people use pillows during SEX!:rolleyes: LOL! :D I think you may have just sent the OP to the hospital! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysaddlebred000 Posted November 9, 2014 Author #18 Share Posted November 9, 2014 shredie, No, not the hospital but a bookstore to find a "how to" book.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted November 10, 2014 #19 Share Posted November 10, 2014 shredie,no, not the hospital but a bookstore to find a "how to" book.:d lol!!:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar1950 Posted November 10, 2014 #20 Share Posted November 10, 2014 shredie,No, not the hospital but a bookstore to find a "how to" book.:D Be sure and post the title of the book that you find..........:eek: BTW, the lady posted that she quit getting balcony cabins because the new furniture was so uncomfortable. Even using the pillow didn't help so a balcony became unusable for her. She said that she was happy to get an inside so she could use the savings to book the Sanctuary. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarElz Posted November 10, 2014 #21 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Absolutely to each their own, but if I worried this much about this kind of stuff, I'd never be able to leave my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruznut Posted November 10, 2014 #22 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Absolutely to each their own, but if I worried this much about this kind of stuff, I'd never be able to leave my house. I totally agree ! No Planes, No Hotels, No Cruises and No Nothing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI66774 Posted November 10, 2014 #23 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I always bring my own. Fits right in my suitcase. Can't sleep on anything other than my own pillow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsqrl Posted November 10, 2014 #24 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) Be sure and post the title of the book that you find..........:eek: BTW, the lady posted that she quit getting balcony cabins because the new furniture was so uncomfortable. Even using the pillow didn't help so a balcony became unusable for her. She said that she was happy to get an inside so she could use the savings to book the Sanctuary. :cool: Where, OMG, SHE'S SITTING ON THE CUSHION!!!! So better not book the Sanctuary, either. In fact, think of all those chairs all over the ship -- other people's behinds have been on them, too!!!!! Edited November 10, 2014 by rdsqrl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyfrann Posted November 10, 2014 #25 Share Posted November 10, 2014 No problem, we always bring our own pillows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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