In Room Blender

[sheistheboss]

I do not consider this or any cruise we have done " on the cheap ". We have a suite and bring our 2 kids 7 and 17 with us. We do purchase drinks on the ship and do excursions as well as air fare, and that does not include the stuff we buy on the ship and ashore. If I choose to smuggle my alcohol and have a couple of drinks in my cabin prior to dinner that is my choice. We are not the people that get hammered and stagger around the ship. We always tip our cabin steward more than the regular. We also bring them gifts wich we give them the first day. They are all hard working people and we appreciate what they do. We talk to them about where they are from and their families.

DW buys the smoothie drink mixes you get in foil bags (like the kids drinks )you can get them in all kind of flavors. Fill bullet 1/3 full of ice, add 1 shot of tequilla or rum 1/4 of the mix the rest with water and blend. Yes it blends it smooth. Your cup is what you blend it in. Turn it over, add rim cap and enjoy. No blender to clean. By the way it won't trip or overload any breaker on the ship. Never had a steward even look twice at it either. We do leave our alcohol out on the table and have called steward to bring us more ice if we ran out while making, and yes we do tip for this.I'm not cheap !;)

[Terry305]

I do not consider this or any cruise we have done " on the cheap ". We have a suite and bring our 2 kids 7 and 17 with us. We do purchase drinks on the ship and do excursions as well as air fare, and that does not include the stuff we buy on the ship and ashore. If I choose to smuggle my alcohol and have a couple of drinks in my cabin prior to dinner that is my choice. We are not the people that get hammered and stagger around the ship. We always tip our cabin steward more than the regular. We also bring them gifts wich we give them the first day. They are all hard working people and we appreciate what they do. We talk to them about where they are from and their families.

DW buys the smoothie drink mixes you get in foil bags (like the kids drinks )you can get them in all kind of flavors. Fill bullet 1/3 full of ice, add 1 shot of tequilla or rum 1/4 of the mix the rest with water and blend. Yes it blends it smooth. Your cup is what you blend it in. Turn it over, add rim cap and enjoy. No blender to clean. By the way it won't trip or overload any breaker on the ship. Never had a steward even look twice at it either. We do leave our alcohol out on the table and have called steward to bring us more ice if we ran out while making, and yes we do tip for this.I'm not cheap !;)

 

lol, good idea about the smothies lol

[sheistheboss]

I think I'll make one right now and practice for the cruise. Strawberry Bannana tonight. Not chunky but smoooth:p

[sheistheboss]

Ir is 1 and 1/2 shots. Oh so good:p

[petro772]

Folks, chill out! If you've read other threads about items being taken away you'd know that if the room steward sees a blender in the cabin they might take it because it could be considered a hazard or overload the breaker. If you don't know this, household appliances take a lot of electricity to run. I can't even use my microwave and have a kellte of water boiling at the same time from the same plug because it overloads the circuit!!!!!

 

I just scratch my head at some of the items people want to bring with them, and I thought bringing my wee baby tripod was strange!!!!! (I'm not brining it this time). I have to travel quite a distance to port, so I can pack what I need and that is all, and now that one checked bag is all that is allowed I have to bring even less....

 

If you like to drink, sure, smuggle it onboard, but your on holidays, enjoy yourself and spend a few bucks instead of going on the cheap. I can go twice a year (three times next year) and when I go I am prepared to spend. I am a woman, ergo, I like to shop, and I really like to shop. I also don't go to the casino's at home and usually onthe ship I am more than happy to donate because I am on holidays and I am there to spend money....

 

No, I am not rich, I have to take a good chunk of money from each pay to afford to cruise, but I do it willingly because I know I will have a good time.

 

My only frivoulous item I bring is picture of my two boys (aka my cats...). Oh, yea, and this time I'll bring an empty water bottle because it's wee difficult to carry a glass with you everywhere you go......

 

Don't go away mad--just go away. ;)

[MDavis23]

Well now, I think the mixture for the magic bullet is one shot concentrate (loving the strawberry banana), two shots rum, two thirds filled with ice, water to almost the top of the individual mug, blend until smoth. Yes, no ice chunks, just plain old smooth. The kids love them also, minus the alcohol. We also use the Magic Bullet with fresh (hm, wonder how much fruit I can get from the Lido deck) or frozen fruit (and again the lovely alcohol for the ones that hold themselves out to be adults) and add pineapple juice and/or orange juice. Hadn't planned on bringing the Magic Bullet this trip, was going for the shaker instead. But, have using the Magic Bullet tonight, and last night, and the night before, I even went so far as to bring the "Miracle" shotglass out so as to make sure the mixture was right. So, now I am thinking since I have pretty much perfected the drink, the Magic Bullet will need to be packed. Counting the days until the Spirit departs!

[sistermerm]

Now that all baggage is being x-rayed and and the contract specifically states "no household goods" I am sure it would be conmfiscated and not returned

[angelkisses]

Now I know what I want for Christmas! Thanks for starting this thread.

[Leo Jay]

Now that all baggage is being x-rayed and and the contract specifically states "no household goods" I am sure it would be conmfiscated and not returned

 

b) No tools of trade, household goods, presents and/or property of others, jewelry, money, cameras, documents, valuables of any description including but not limited to such articles as are described in Title 46 of the United States Code section 30503 shall be carried except under and subject to the terms of a special written contract or Bill of Lading entered into with Carnival prior to embarkation upon application of the Guest. The Guest warrants that no such articles are contained in any receptacle or container presented by him as baggage hereunder, and if any such articles are shipped in the Guest’s baggage in breach of this warranty, no liability for negligence, gross or ordinary, shall attach to Carnival for any loss or damage thereto.

 

I'm no lawyer, but it seems like they're saying you can't put those items in your checked luggage, and that if you do, Carnival is not liable for loss or damage. Obviously, they don't mean you can't bring a camera, money, jewelry or documents!

[Leo Jay]

How well do the battery-operated models work? And can you get them anywhere besides Wal-Mart?

[DGP1111]

I'm no lawyer, but it seems like they're saying you can't put those items in your checked luggage, and that if you do, Carnival is not liable for loss or damage. Obviously, they don't mean you can't bring a camera, money, jewelry or documents!

 

Correct

[gabs devine]

I just have one thing to say about the blender ...who ever is taking one .. are you going to be on the victory on 10/5/08 if so i hope yr in the room near us .. my wife wants to get a magic bullet ..:) :) hope everyone has a good cruise ... getting ready for ours

 

My Husband and I will be on that cruise, and yes we have a magic bullet, we love it, not saying we wont buy some on the lideo deck, but to have them in the room will be awesome!

Happy Sailing ~~~~:D

PS: we are in cabin 8433..... are we neighbors>?

[Jsme]

We are not into frozen or blended drinks but my friends are and I would ditto the Magic Bullet. This is what they use.

[vtoria98]

I have one from Walmart, cost about $15.00, I bring it with me everywhere, i have at least one protein shake a day. Not too big, not too small, makes about 12 oz at one time, crushes the ice real well too.

 

[figs]

I'm no lawyer, but it seems like they're saying you can't put those items in your checked luggage, and that if you do, Carnival is not liable for loss or damage. Obviously, they don't mean you can't bring a camera, money, jewelry or documents!

 

Wrong.

 

http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/What_NOT_to_Pack.aspx

 

Household goods are specifically prohibited. So all of you who were coming down on that poor previous poster for what seemed like a very innocent post can just shove off. I can't believe how mean you guys were. Geez.

[yogi2929]

REI has two blenders that would work. One is a crank and the other is rechargable.

 

http://www.rei.com/search?query=blender

[trock]

How well do the battery-operated models work? And can you get them anywhere besides Wal-Mart?

Not well with ice... unless its already crushed!

[trock]

Don't go away mad--just go away. ;)

 

 

What a clever response!

:rolleyes:

Wrong.

 

http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/What_NOT_to_Pack.aspx

 

Household goods are specifically prohibited. So all of you who were coming down on that poor previous poster for what seemed like a very innocent post can just shove off. I can't believe how mean you guys were. Geez.

 

Cool!:D

[Leo Jay]

Not well with ice... unless its already crushed!

 

That's fine -- not much of a drinker, I just need one for my protein shakes...

[denb]

The (Bella Cucina) Rocket is very similar, but half the price of a Bullet.

(Macy's, J&R, Target, etc. - $21.99-$29.99)

 

[Leo Jay]

Wrong.

 

http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/What_NOT_to_Pack.aspx

 

Household goods are specifically prohibited.

 

Those household items which are specifically prohibited are explicitly noted. They go to great lengths to specify irons, knives, ham radios, animals, musical instruments, VCRs, Nintendos, firearms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, tasers/stun guns, pepper spray/mace, telescopic batons, martial arts throwing stars and flails, handcuffs, brass knuckles, compressed gas, and others.

 

If they'd have had a problem with blenders, I think they'd have said so.

 

But please feel free to leave all of your household goods at home (curling iron, hair dryer, electric razor, camera) as well as your tools of trade (laptop, blackberry, etc.).

[Leo Jay]

REI has two blenders that would work. One is a crank and the other is rechargable.

 

http://www.rei.com/search?query=blender

Thanks. A little larger and more expensive than I was thinking of for a 7-day cruise, but thanks. Maybe there are bullet-sized ones out there. Or I guess a corded unit wouldn't be too bad.

[trock]

That's fine -- not much of a drinker, I just need one for my protein shakes...

Thats exactly what I used it for.. Whey Shakes...

 

Enjoy!

[jtcoolk]

We used our magic bullet on our February cruise, worked great! They are small and pack great in the middle of your suitcase.

[Papasaurus]

I can't even use my microwave and have a kellte of water boiling at the same time from the same plug because it overloads the circuit!!!!!

 

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Better have that wiring checked in our home. The range runs on 220 volts and micro waves for the majority of them are 110. There is no way they are going to be on the same breaker.:eek: