Freestyle machines...germ fest?

[sparks1093]

A couple of years ago, I learned about all of the disgusting germs in hot tubs and have not been in one since that time.:eek: However, I have come to realize that all of us are surrounded by millions of microscopic organisms that, if we could actually see them, would scare us to death! So, I have decided to just chill out and not sweat the small stuff!;) If I want to get in that d*** hot tub on my future cruises, then, by golly, I intend to do just that! Will continue to do my normal hand washing, probably will wipe off things in my cabin, and try to avoid touching a few things around the ship. As some of you know, life is too short to sweat the small stuff, so try not to obsess too much and enjoy your vacation!! CHEERS friends!!:cool:

 

"Don't sweat the petty stuff, and don't pet the sweaty stuff." I still use hot tubs but try to time my use for when they first open for the day if possible.

[SilkySal]

"Don't sweat the petty stuff, and don't pet the sweaty stuff." I still use hot tubs but try to time my use for when they first open for the day if possible.

 

LMBO! That's great!:');p

[Havingfun2010]

Thanks for the replies! I don’t usually use soda machines at restaurants. At the vast majority of the restaurants we go to, whether counter places or table service, the server brings the drink to the table or the server behind the counter gives us the drink. It’s mainly if we’re on the road traveling, and the only option is a drink machine. And I get grossed out by them.

 

As a previous poster mentioned, it’s the splash back when people put ice or more soda into their cup that is partially filled. On top of this, the cup isn’t washed throughout the course of the week on a cruise ship. I don’t think most people actually wash their cups, but just give it a quick rinse in the sink maybe.

 

Yes, check in areas are very dirty, both at airports and cruise terminals. I always have a pen on me, so I just use that wherever I go anyway. Then there’s the buffet serving spoons after people licked their fingers. Then it doesn’t matter if they washed their hands before entering the buffet. Don’t even get me started on the soft serve machines, as mentioned above! :')

 

Sorry I sound like someone that is so paranoid, she shouldn’t step foot on a cruise ship! I do think a lot, and I do tend to worry beforehand.

 

You forgot, sneezing and getting snots in your hand, than wiping it on a seat in the theatre. It's a germ fest, but at least over the years, I have learned that the more germs I ingest, the healthier I become. I love germs!

[FLACRUISER99]

I have a great idea. If you don't like freestyle machines don't use it.

 

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[mek]

It always amazes me that some people are even brave enough to leave their homes. For goodness sakes, unless someone has a specific medical condition where they have to be very careful about exposure to germs, just live your life and stop all of the worrying.

[Biker19]

For goodness sakes, unless someone has a specific medical condition where they have to be very careful about exposure to germs,

It doesn't have to be a physical condition, it could be mental, like mysophobia.

[schmeed]

Yep. Everything is a germ fest, starting with the pen you use to sign the heath form. How many people have used that?

You mean to LIE on the health form. How many people do that? :)