Lizzie68 Posted October 26, 2015 #276 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Uh, Mr. Asford, who are you trying to kid? Perceived? Hahahaha! All those electric scooters charging up every night in the elevator areas aren't part of the ship's artwork. ;) <snip>. Maybe they will announce a special scooter parkade for storage and charging up overnight, and scooter valets to deliver them in the mornings.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcd2010 Posted October 26, 2015 #277 Share Posted October 26, 2015 [/b]I think he better be careful that one of these days, around the corner, is a scooter with any of our names on it. But for the Grace of God anyone may need one of those scooters to get from bed to bath. :eek: I am totally able bodied but so respect those who travel and cruise and get out and about despite their limitations and disabilities. I find no humor in anyone's disability. JMO .... Thank you - one of the best posts ever. Scooters (and wheel chairs, rollators, walkers, etc.) enable people to enjoy life and activities they would otherwise miss, leaving them pretty much house bound. I don't know anyone who uses an ambulatory device that has an easy time of it, and so agree with your kudos to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakrewser Posted October 26, 2015 #278 Share Posted October 26, 2015 The cruise with the most "mobility impaired" passengers that I've ever taken was on Princess, a Mexican Riviera cruise. By contrast, most HAL cruises have barely noticeable scooter brigades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 26, 2015 #279 Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) I don't know anyone who signed some list asking they become disabled.... they didn't request their circumstance and anyone who thinks they have some guarantee in life it won't be them or someone they love one day, should perhaps give that another 'think'. So, No... I do not think the big announcement will involve people with disabilities and humor about their mobility devices. Be well everyone and stay safe. Edited October 26, 2015 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted October 26, 2015 #280 Share Posted October 26, 2015 [/b] I think he better be careful that one of these days, around the corner, is a scooter with any of our names on it. But for the Grace of God anyone may need one of those scooters to get from bed to bath. :eek: I am totally able bodied but so respect those who travel and cruise and get out and about despite their limitations and disabilities. I find no humor in anyone's disability. JMO .... So very, very true! I had some minor mobility issues for about a year and relate a very little bit with what some people have to deal with. Good for them for getting out and about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted October 26, 2015 #281 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Maybe they will announce a special scooter parkade for storage and charging up overnight, and scooter valets to deliver them in the mornings.:D That would be funny. :D Funny story....a few nights ago in the Crows Nest for Happy Hour, DW and I sat next to 2 sweet old ladies on scooters. We got to talking and joking around....things like, they asked if we were signed up for Club HAL and we asked if they let their husbands ride in their baskets. :D Anyways, they said they wanted to get a bunch of other scooter drivers together and organize a parade around the promenade. They wanted to decorate their scooters. Maybe thats the announcement....scooter parades. ;) I actually feel sorry for those who can't find humor in things, especially in ourselves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted October 26, 2015 #282 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Can't see the article cause I can't get past the adds to "register" (pay) to access the site. google: Orlando Ashford under "news" and look for the Sun-Sentinel.com one. This worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted October 26, 2015 #283 Share Posted October 26, 2015 That would be funny. :D Funny story....a few nights ago in the Crows Nest for Happy Hour, DW and I sat next to 2 sweet old ladies on scooters. We got to talking and joking around....things like, they asked if we were signed up for Club HAL and we asked if they let their husbands ride in their baskets. :D Anyways, they said they wanted to get a bunch of other scooter drivers together and organize a parade around the promenade. They wanted to decorate their scooters. Maybe thats the announcement....scooter parades. ;) I actually feel sorry for those who can't find humor in things, especially in ourselves! Thanks for sharing this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted October 26, 2015 #284 Share Posted October 26, 2015 google: Orlando Ashford under "news" and look for the Sun-Sentinel.com one. This worked for me. Worked for me too. Here's what I think are the relevant parts of the interview: The cruise line is expected Thursday to make a major announcement about other features on the way. "It's not that we're doing something completely different. It's just that we're doing it a little bit bigger," Ashford said. One message that Holland America, often perceived as a cruise line for older people, hopes to convey is that "it's less about age and more about attitude," Ashford said. "It's about telling our story [of cruising in a classic style], in an exciting way." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted October 26, 2015 #285 Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) We recently sailed with RCL and while it was a very nice cruise I missed some of the things I have learned to expect when cruising HAL. I missed the lotion in my stateroom (only suites and above on RCL), I missed my chocolates on the bed along with the next day's activities at the end of the day, I missed the tiles, and the inexpensive but useful shopping bag. I missed the wonderful towel animals that get more complex each day. I missed the Cruise Log that I have learned to expect at the end of my cruise. I missed the helpful locations information and lectures. I missed the friendly and efficient stateroom attendants that I have gotten used to on HAL. I missed the peaceful promenade deck. I REALLY missed my stockholder OBC! And I missed the Library full of wonderful books and resource information and the little NY Times newsletter keeping us up to date on world issues. What a lovely post! Thank you for showing the uniqueness (sp?) of HAL. I don't know anyone who signed some list asking they become disabled.... they didn't request their circumstance and anyone who thinks they have some guarantee in life it won't be them or someone they love one day, should perhaps give that another 'think'. So, No... I do not think the big announcement will involve people with disabilities and humor about their mobility devices. Be well everyone and stay safe. Thank you Sail! I too find the joking about those with disabilities & scooters distasteful! :( "There, but for the Grace of God, Go I" Edited October 26, 2015 by serendipity1499 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted October 26, 2015 #286 Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) Perceived? Its got a stigma attached that its the Retirement Village. Whether rightly or wrongly. . Of course it is wrong. I doubt if the average on Celebrity is any difference.... depending length of cruise... many other factors. Edited October 26, 2015 by Topsham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted October 26, 2015 #287 Share Posted October 26, 2015 What a lovely post! Thank you for showing the uniqueness (sp?) of HAL. Thank you Sail! I too find the joking about those with disabilities & scooters distasteful! :( "There, but for the Grace of God, Go I" Actually, my DH - who is mobility challenged - also has a sense of humour. And he thought the idea of a scooter garage was pretty good.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted October 26, 2015 #288 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Of course it is wrong. I doubt if the average on Celebrity is any difference.... depending length of cruise... many other factors. I'm no expert, but having sailed 7 Celebrity cruises and 3 HAL cruises....both in Alaska, both in the Caribbean and both in Europe, I can say from my own experience the average Celebrity cruiser is definitely younger than HAL. Not a generation younger, but still younger. Although, there's nothing wrong with that, so I don't know why anyone would get offended by it. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted October 27, 2015 #289 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I'm no expert, but having sailed 7 Celebrity cruises and 3 HAL cruises....both in Alaska, both in the Caribbean and both in Europe, I can say from my own experience the average Celebrity cruiser is definitely younger than HAL. Not a generation younger, but still younger. Although, there's nothing wrong with that, so I don't know why anyone would get offended by it. :confused: As you say. Nothing wrong with it. You can sit on the Crows Nest every night and you might think... a young crowd. If you sit in the Crows Nest all day... an older crowd. It just doesn't matter. Unless you ask the Purser to give me the breakdown of age for the cruise... they would no... and probably not even tell you! You can find young cruisers who love HAL and you can find a lot of seniors who swear by Carnival. Again... who cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVgirl Posted October 27, 2015 #290 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Anyone consider that we might be getting a 'godfather' for Koningsdam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeta3 Posted October 27, 2015 #291 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Formal dining and attire required in the main dining room and public areas in the evenings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagarsmoker Posted October 27, 2015 #292 Share Posted October 27, 2015 The cruise with the most "mobility impaired" passengers that I've ever taken was on Princess, a Mexican Riviera cruise. By contrast, most HAL cruises have barely noticeable scooter brigades. Thinking the same thing as I read this. Only ten Princess cruises for my opinion, but I'd say at least 15 to 20 times as many scooters on princess compared to HAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 27, 2015 #293 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Anyone consider that we might be getting a 'godfather' for Koningsdam? YES< Actually I had exactly that conversation last night with a fellow HAL/CC'er. :) King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, of course, was who we had in mind. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted October 27, 2015 #294 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Anyone consider that we might be getting a 'godfather' for Koningsdam? It would be nice if it was the King of Holland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted October 27, 2015 Author #295 Share Posted October 27, 2015 King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, of course, was who we had in mind. That's been expected for quite some time given the name of the ship. Certainly not a new or revolutionary idea by any means Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted October 27, 2015 #296 Share Posted October 27, 2015 No problem having a Godfather.... Kaiser Willem II did it a few times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted October 27, 2015 #297 Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) Godmother, Godfather, Uncle, Son-in-law, who cares ??? As long as it doesn't affect the sauce at the Dive-In, what's the difference? :-) Edited October 27, 2015 by taxmantoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted October 27, 2015 #298 Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) King Willem-Alexander will be christening Koningsdam. And from what I know will be the godfather. Edited October 27, 2015 by sppunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 27, 2015 #299 Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- King Willem-Alexander will be christening Koningsdam. And from what I know will be the godfather. Has HAL officially announced this? Where is the Christening? Rotterdam? Edited October 27, 2015 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted October 27, 2015 #300 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Yes, Rotterdam. I can't remember the date or find our invite offhand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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