Merion_Mom Posted July 20, 2006 #1 Share Posted July 20, 2006 It has occurred to me that I am being punished for leaving Royal Caribbean to cruise on Princess.......................... :rolleyes: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=378464 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=380212 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=381758 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted July 20, 2006 #2 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Absolutely not true Carol. Look at it this way. God knew something was wrong with that ship and needed this to happen close to port (where you could get back quicker) instead of 12 miles out at sea (where you'd bleed to death before getting help!). He wanted some people to see that they could be leaders and be brave and He wanted some people to learn about being compassionate. He wanted some people to realize they needed to reevaluate their lives before meeting Him. So as kids say nowadays...it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted July 20, 2006 #3 Share Posted July 20, 2006 It has occurred to me that I am being punished for leaving Royal Caribbean to cruise on Princess.......................... :rolleyes: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=378464 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=380212 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=381758 I have to say Carol that you have provided some great reading material the last few days. You did better than any news agency could ever dream of doing. Glad that you made it home safe and sound.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted July 20, 2006 #4 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I'm just incredibly, freakin' happy you're home and safe!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted July 20, 2006 #5 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Welcome home, Carol, I'm so glad you're safe and sound!! NOW will you join Rick and me on Monarch????? Just FYI, we've already booked for Labor Day weekend next year - if you book in advance you can get a pretty decent deal. I think we may talk Rick into it, too, if they haven't booked already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 20, 2006 Author #6 Share Posted July 20, 2006 So as kids say nowadays...it's all good.Actually, that's a quote from Martha Stewart........who just happens to be the Godmother of the Crown Princess. Maybe PRINCESS is being punished for naming a convicted felon to be the Godmother of a cruise ship!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leoandhugh Posted July 20, 2006 #7 Share Posted July 20, 2006 merion mom that was my reaction also when I remembered that Martha Stewart did that job; even when it was announced she was going to be the godmother, I thought that Princess was very unwise.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitzLA Posted July 20, 2006 #8 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Merion Mom, I have been keeping up on your posts and thinking of you and Neidel and all the other cruisers onboard Crown Princess. I am just glad that you are ok!!! ;) ;) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted July 20, 2006 #9 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I say we nominate Carol and Nancy for awards for on the spot reporting. AND for the fact that even in the mess, they kept their heads about them and remembered the good parts of their vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsa2389 Posted July 20, 2006 #10 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Merion Mom ,glad that you all are home safe and sound.:) Thanks for taking time and letting us know what happened . Although ,I don't know if I would share the experience with any newbies though. :eek: :D Have a great and restful week. "If I survive, and don't sometimes laugh at the bad things that happen my way ,it will take the joy from the good that is in everyday. " Nyoaka S. Atkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachchick Posted July 20, 2006 #11 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Carol: The very notion that anyone or anything would have the nerve to punish our "all knowing mom" for any reason whatsoever...well, it just could not possibly be true. We are all thankful that you are safe and sound (if somewhat shaken and stirred). beachchick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TahoeBob Posted July 20, 2006 #12 Share Posted July 20, 2006 It has occurred to me that I am being punished for leaving Royal Caribbean to cruise on Princess.......................... :rolleyes: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=378464 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=380212 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=381758 I am glad you are safe but a statement like that with or without :rolleyes: is just a bit... I do remember my father telling me when i was young if you can't say anything nice..... I think you know where I am going with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 20, 2006 Author #13 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I am glad you are safe but a statement like that with or without :rolleyes: is just a bit... I do remember my father telling me when i was young if you can't say anything nice..... I think you know where I am going with this Not even the slightest bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitzLA Posted July 20, 2006 #14 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I am glad you are safe but a statement like that with or without :rolleyes: is just a bit... I do remember my father telling me when i was young if you can't say anything nice..... I think you know where I am going with this Nope, have no idea where you are going with this. And yes, if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all. And for your information, this little guy is rolling his eyes....:rolleyes: :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted July 20, 2006 #15 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Carol, I meant to tell you, I've got several RCCL corkscrews that I acquired on my Serenade cruise (everytime they sent me a free bottle of wine, I also got a new corkscrew), if you are needing a new corkscrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachchick Posted July 20, 2006 #16 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I am glad you are safe but a statement like that with or without :rolleyes: is just a bit... I do remember my father telling me when i was young if you can't say anything nice..... I think you know where I am going with this Count me among those who have no idea where this is going. And in any case, Carol was there; I think she can say anything she likes about her experience. beachchick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtgirl Posted July 20, 2006 #17 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I have read the WHOLE thing over on the Princess boards, and I am so glad that you both made it through OK. Please do see your doctor if you have any trouble sleeping, working, or eating, or if you find you have difficulty in concentrating on anything else than what you experienced. I would imagine there will be many people experiencing post-traumatic stress to varying degrees. There are many qualified counsellors out there who specialize in this disorder. A large adrenaline release can stay in the body for some time, creating havoc with your system. Again, so glad you are safe at home.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericknow32 Posted July 20, 2006 #18 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Carol, I am so glad that you are OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 20, 2006 Author #19 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I have read the WHOLE thing over on the Princess boards, and I am so glad that you both made it through OK. Please do see your doctor if you have any trouble sleeping, working, or eating, or if you find you have difficulty in concentrating on anything else than what you experienced. I would imagine there will be many people experiencing post-traumatic stress to varying degrees. There are many qualified counsellors out there who specialize in this disorder. A large adrenaline release can stay in the body for some time, creating havoc with your system. Again, so glad you are safe at home.:) Well, apparently I AM having trouble sleeping, since I haven't done it in 48 hours or so, and I'm still up......................... Ok, going to bed now.......... And thanks again, everyone, for the support. It means a lot to me that you all have read and enjoyed what I wrote. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMommas Posted July 20, 2006 #20 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Carol, I am glad that you and Nancy are safe and I hope sound. I was looking to see you on channel 6. However I did see a couple that owned a hoagie shop in South Phila. awhile back returning from FL. He hurt his arm. They featured them coming in at the airport. I am hoping you did not have a power problem because some of the counties outside Philadelphia are still w/o power. Rest up hopefully you will be as good as new in a short time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMoney Posted July 20, 2006 #21 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Carol (and Nancy too if you are around) - I am really curious; can you describe just how bad it was? I've been reading the P threads, but do not recall: + Where were you when all of this happened? + Would you have been able to make it to your stateroom and get your lifejacket like they train in the muster drill? + Many state they felt like the ship would not right itself; did you experience that as well? + It sounds like glass was a big problem. Would you advocate cruiseships using less glass, or stronger glasslike material to avoid breakage and injury in these types of situations? Sorry for all of the Qs. Just trying to get a true feel for things from someone I trust. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue2 Posted July 20, 2006 #22 Share Posted July 20, 2006 It has occurred to me that I am being punished for leaving Royal Caribbean to cruise on Princess.......................... :rolleyes:Yes, Aegir did it. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjerryw Posted July 20, 2006 #23 Share Posted July 20, 2006 It has occurred to me that I am being punished for leaving Royal Caribbean to cruise on Princess.......................... :rolleyes: You and Nancy did name your cruise the "Girls Gone Wild Cruise" didn't you.....:eek: Glad that you both made it back unharmed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjerryw Posted July 20, 2006 #24 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Actually, that's a quote from Martha Stewart........who just happens to be the Godmother of the Crown Princess. Maybe PRINCESS is being punished for naming a convicted felon to be the Godmother of a cruise ship!! ;) I think it was a really stupid idea using a convicted felon. I was wondering if you could answer one question since you were on the ship. On most ships they have a picture of the godmother hanging on a wall someplace. If they had a picture of Martha Stewart was she wearing an orange prison suit holding a sign with a bunch of numbers in front of her....:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted July 20, 2006 #25 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Actually, that's a quote from Martha Stewart........who just happens to be the Godmother of the Crown Princess. Maybe PRINCESS is being punished for naming a convicted felon to be the Godmother of a cruise ship!! ;) I did not know that, my daughter says it all the time. I hate her (Martha, not my daughter). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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