Salty Dawg Posted May 3, 2004 #151 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Cindersue, Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us... it really illustrates the seriousness of this topic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryPoppinz Posted May 3, 2004 #152 Share Posted May 3, 2004 It's Shigella. It's generally a food-borne (ingested) illness (very similar to E-Coli), but stool infected with Shigella can infect others. I'd hate to see people leave their little ones home from a cruise, just because they're in diapers. Ditto, older people. The variety of folks onboard is one of the things I enjoy about cruising. But, I think Americans have become sort of generally "un-hardy" in terms of our resistance to illness, and I'd hate to see anyone develop a serious infection on a cruise as a result of something preventable. Especially an infant who might get an illness from another infant who has used a splash pool. Maybe we could all just generally agree to opt-out of activities where we might possibly put one another at risk. We're not going to use the pools if we don't have bowel control, we won't go on a vigorous shore excursion if we're not fit, we don't use the buffet utensils until we've washed our hands, we stay home and let the cruise insurance kick in if we've got a communicable illness right before sailing.....that sort of common-sense thing. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [B]"I'm gonna book myself on that Princess Cruise." [/B] -- [I]Fox Mulder, X-Files 'Three Words'[/I] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryPoppinz Posted May 3, 2004 #153 Share Posted May 3, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by starsjohn: I have a friend that works at corporate at Princess, and I will have her look at the setup at Fashion Island. I know we always stop and watch the kids play.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> That's a brilliant compromise! A continuous fountain for lots of splashing fun; no standing water to trap illness or to increase the risk of drowning; and a bottom surface designed to prevent falls by creating good traction for bare, wet, unsteady feet. What a good idea!!! [b]"I'm gonna book myself on that Princess Cruise." [/b] -- [i]Fox Mulder, X-Files 'Three Words'[/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindersue Posted May 3, 2004 #154 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Hi MaryPoppinz, Sounds good to me!The Golden Rule would work great! and Salty Dawg... Your Welcome... I just hope no one ever gets Shigella (now I can spell it)or any other nasty illness from a "pool accident" on a ship...Not a fun way to spend a vacation!Cindy [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=9400d3&cdt=2004;08;14;16;00;00&timezone=GMT-0800[/img] Cruisin with Sis,Clark,& Lana Inside Passage Regal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starsjohn Posted May 3, 2004 #155 Share Posted May 3, 2004 If any of you have access to the LA Times today, there is a photo of a similar device at Universal Studios on a much larger scale than the one at Fashion Island. The photo shows people of all ages getting heat relief from out heat wave. You can set the water levels by computer to be suitable just for toddlers or any age group for that matter. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srphnx Posted May 3, 2004 #156 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Will you people never "dump" this thread? [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img] One open Princess booking [B]<FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT>[/B] Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02 Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95 [B]<FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT>[/B] Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04 Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02[B]<FONT color=red> West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT>[/B] Ecstacy 09/01 [B]<FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT>[/B] Century 12/97 [B]<FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT>[/B] Century 9/96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roohound Posted May 3, 2004 #157 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Agreed srphnx...it's time to put this one in the crapper.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srphnx Posted May 3, 2004 #158 Share Posted May 3, 2004 And wipe out all traces of it's passing. One open Princess booking [B]<FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT>[/B] Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02 Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95 [B]<FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT>[/B] Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04 Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02[B]<FONT color=red> West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT>[/B] Ecstacy 09/01 [B]<FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT>[/B] Century 12/97 [B]<FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT>[/B] Century 9/96 [This message was edited by srphnx on 05-03-04 at 11:34 AM.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Dawg Posted May 3, 2004 #159 Share Posted May 3, 2004 [img]http://www.heathersanimations.com/Misc/syon01.gif[/img] [I][B]The fountain of youth is going down the drain...[/B][/I] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted May 3, 2004 #160 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Oh no salty. That fountain was my only hope!!! LOL Sue 7 days on Star Princess 10/24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeWant2Cruise4Ever Posted May 3, 2004 #161 Share Posted May 3, 2004 To Salty Dawg, Wih regard to this subject...thank you for expressing what so many of us feel and have a severe intolerance for, but for the most part people are afraid to express because they will "look bad"....therefore the feelings we share look to be the minority...instead of a fair share of cruisers...As a note, Disney Cruise lines has more areas for adults only than your average lines do....restaurants, private island areas, pool area, etc.....and they are supposed to be for families and children....do our lines have restaurants for adults only...and if you suggest it you are given the evil eye. We love children, but we so need our adult time whether it's popular or not. These ships are big enough to have areas that can make everyone happy, all it would take is a little planning and a little enforcement and each and every cruiser would have the vacation they deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Dawg Posted May 3, 2004 #162 Share Posted May 3, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>These ships are big enough to have areas that can make everyone happy, all it would take is a little planning and a little enforcement and each and every cruiser would have the vacation they deserve.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Very well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryPoppinz Posted May 3, 2004 #163 Share Posted May 3, 2004 This thread is dirty. I'm going to report y'all to your ISPee. [b]"I'm gonna book myself on that Princess Cruise." [/b] -- [i]Fox Mulder, X-Files 'Three Words'[/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted May 3, 2004 #164 Share Posted May 3, 2004 [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif[/img] [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Sue 7 days on Star Princess 10/24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Dawg Posted May 3, 2004 #165 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Contaminated pools are a dirty subject! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongerob Posted May 3, 2004 #166 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Especially when it's a gene pool. Just completed: Caribbean Princess Apr 3/04 Golden Princess Apr 10/04 Coming up: Tahitian Princess Oct 14/04 Caribbean Princess redux 6/25/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roohound Posted May 3, 2004 #167 Share Posted May 3, 2004 whic type of gene pool is more disutrbing: contaminated or shallow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Dawg Posted May 3, 2004 #168 Share Posted May 3, 2004 ... or where the gene pool was totally drained leaving only pool scum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roohound Posted May 3, 2004 #169 Share Posted May 3, 2004 the mind boggles really LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted May 3, 2004 #170 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Can you wear jeans to the pool on formal night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roohound Posted May 3, 2004 #171 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Don't be silly, Nitemare [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] ....jeans are not approrpriate for formal night anywhere...much better to just go without pants altogether! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northender Posted May 3, 2004 #172 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Flussssshhhhh!!!!!! [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] We are out of T.P. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif[/img] Grand Princess 4/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roohound Posted May 3, 2004 #173 Share Posted May 3, 2004 hmmm.....just like DH.....leaving me high and dry in the bathroom LOL (honey, if you're reading this, you know I'm just playing...well, sort of [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy4themouse Posted May 3, 2004 #174 Share Posted May 3, 2004 How very interesting... I just spoke with several different people at Princess -- on hold while speaking to a Customer Relations supervisor right now, in fact -- and they have all asserted vehemently that NO children in diapers or swim diapers are allowed in ANY of the pools, period. They admit that no, there are no signs by the pools (*boggle*) stating such, and I informed him that nowhere on the entire Princess site does it state that -- even amidst the extensive policy listings. He is checking right now to see if it is online *anywhere* for people to see. He also assured me that people are there to "immediately remove anyone observed in the pool in a diaper or swim diaper." As soon as I have time, I will write an actual letter to push for that info to be added where it needs to be -- with all the other info on the website. So I feel better, it really is a rule... now they just need to let people actually KNOW it is. -gina- Grand Princess, here we come!! 3/12/05 [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=4169e1&cdt=2005;3;12;16;00;00&timezone=GMT-0600[/img] Disney Magic: 2/02, 2/03, 2/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted May 3, 2004 #175 Share Posted May 3, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> He also assured me that people are there to "immediately remove anyone observed in the pool in a diaper or swim diaper <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Bonus points to the passenger who removes the most people in diapers convertable to valuable prizes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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