Magic City Cruiser Posted October 22, 2008 #1 Share Posted October 22, 2008 When our group of nine got on the ship we all planned to meet on the "back deck"..aft? Anyway, I was asked to save some chairs and I said "No can do". It wasn't a problem though as all nine of us were able to get chairs together the first sea day. I'm up early sipping coffee on the Lido and I was so proud and happy to see no chair hogs in site. Alas, I spoke too soon. Our last sea day, the wind was REALLY rough. We couldn't stay on the AFT deck it was so windy. So, we moved to the Lido and there they were. It was about 9:30 am and most of the chairs in the sunshine were covered with towels. I was so disappointed. We managed to find other chairs though. Really, should I have removed the towels? I explained to one of my friends about "chair hogs" and how it wasn't allowed but that Carnival didn't enforce it. Sooo, we could remove the towels but then we'd have a big ole incident when the CH's returned. So, what would yall have done?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelntreats Posted October 22, 2008 #2 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Chair Hogs are just a problem on any ship it seems... and it is frustrating... I just move on and try to find another location rather than stir the issue up ! It is not fair and CCL and other cruiselines should enforce the policy, but then again, they don;t want to lose the future revenue by pissing a passenger off ... :eek: Despite Chair Hogs... seems like everyone is still cruising anyway ! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic City Cruiser Posted October 22, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Chair Hogs are just a problem on any ship it seems... and it is frustrating... I just move on and try to find another location rather than stir the issue up ! It is not fair and CCL and other cruiselines should enforce the policy, but then again, they don;t want to lose the future revenue by pissing a passenger off ... :eek: Despite Chair Hogs... seems like everyone is still cruising anyway ! :cool: I agree, but I did kinda feel I was lettin' my fellow CCers down!:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyrisong1 Posted October 22, 2008 #4 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Oh, Oh I know, we can just invent a device that senses weight, if no ones been on the chair in say 45 minutes then whoosh off goes your stuff to the ground below:D Think they'd buy it? :::::::::::running to patent the chairhoggers nemesis::::::::::::::::: Cheers , Carole (with too much time on her hands) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlethepearl Posted October 22, 2008 #5 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I know what you mean, it can be maddening! Now I have been known in years past to move people's stuff if they don't come back for a little bit. just wrap it up in the towel and put it about 10 spots down. Then you just play dumb if they come looking for their stuff. Say this chair was open when I got here...Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic City Cruiser Posted October 22, 2008 Author #6 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I know what you mean, it can be maddening! Now I have been known in years past to move people's stuff if they don't come back for a little bit. just wrap it up in the towel and put it about 10 spots down. Then you just play dumb if they come looking for their stuff. Say this chair was open when I got here...Sorry! That thought occurred to me! But, you know, you're still gonna have some "yah yahing" to contend with! And, I was afraid someone would tell on me then we'd have a big ole brouhaha! Course, two of my girl's are Black belts....:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlethepearl Posted October 22, 2008 #7 Share Posted October 22, 2008 That thought occurred to me! But, you know, you're still gonna have some "yah yahing" to contend with! And, I was afraid someone would tell on me then we'd have a big ole brouhaha! Course, two of my girl's are Black belts....:D hahaha Put a butt whippin' on them right there on the Lido!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelntreats Posted October 22, 2008 #8 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Hiiiiiiiiiiiiya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa L Posted October 22, 2008 #9 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Oh, Oh I know, we can just invent a device that senses weight, if no ones been on the chair in say 45 minutes then whoosh off goes your stuff to the ground below:D Think they'd buy it? :::::::::::running to patent the chairhoggers nemesis::::::::::::::::: Cheers , Carole (with too much time on her hands) Hey.....that is BRILLIANT!!! And a much better idea than the "this chair is taken" towels I saw spoken of in earlier threads!!! I would definitely buy one of these!!! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiznWithHubby Posted October 22, 2008 #10 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I think it's one thing if you're going to hop in the pool for half an hour,,,and completely another if you're going off to the dining room to have breakfast,,, This is one part of my cruise I am NOT looking forward to,,,,,, Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbolady Posted October 22, 2008 #11 Share Posted October 22, 2008 How was the Holiday, other than the chair hogs? I am planning to be on the Holiday the week of Mardi Gras (Feb. 22) with DH & the kiddos. This will be 2nd cruise for DH & me, 1st for the kids. I have read good & bad about the Holiday. For the price, on a school holiday week (for us) we are going to give it a whirl!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RizzoLee Posted October 22, 2008 #12 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Honestly, if there was nine of you, and no on in sight on these chairs for awhile, I would have moved their stuff. Are 2 people really going to argue with 9 people? Not that I encourage intimidation, but half the reason I don't move items when I'd like to is because I'd prefer to avoid the confrontation. Now, I should start cruising with more than just my family, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic City Cruiser Posted October 22, 2008 Author #13 Share Posted October 22, 2008 How was the Holiday, other than the chair hogs? I am planning to be on the Holiday the week of Mardi Gras (Feb. 22) with DH & the kiddos. This will be 2nd cruise for DH & me, 1st for the kids. I have read good & bad about the Holiday. For the price, on a school holiday week (for us) we are going to give it a whirl!;) I did a review yesterday, it's here somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic City Cruiser Posted October 22, 2008 Author #14 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Honestly, if there was nine of you, and no on in sight on these chairs for awhile, I would have moved their stuff. Are 2 people really going to argue with 9 people? Not that I encourage intimidation, but half the reason I don't move items when I'd like to is because I'd prefer to avoid the confrontation. Now, I should start cruising with more than just my family, lol. Well, it was like whole rows of "saved" chairs. Just a towel. No oranges, though. And, I really didn't want to stand there and time it, ya know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlethepearl Posted October 22, 2008 #15 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I did see your review and thanks! I am heading back on the Holiday next Thursday, taking my son for his 14th B-Day next Saturday. I'll post when I get back as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cage305 Posted October 22, 2008 #16 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I know what you mean, it can be maddening! Now I have been known in years past to move people's stuff if they don't come back for a little bit. just wrap it up in the towel and put it about 10 spots down. Then you just play dumb if they come looking for their stuff. Say this chair was open when I got here...Sorry! I do the same thing - I think its ridiculous that people do that. it spoils other peoples vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fargodakota Posted October 22, 2008 #17 Share Posted October 22, 2008 This happened when we were in Maui. At 8:00 am every shair by the pool had a towel on it. So me and my brother went back around 10:00 and any empty one was fair game. So, if this happens on the ship, I guess I will either go back later or just not worry about it. I might grump about it on here afterward, but I will be on vacation then. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nezmo Posted October 22, 2008 #18 Share Posted October 22, 2008 It's probably a tired old subject around here so I apologize in advance... A similar issue I found was finally finding a spot that would fit a lounger if you put a new one down and the people already there would just move a little over (I'm talking plenty of room to do so). But, my obvious struggles to position my chair in a decent direction are just ignored and I end up facing the wall or something. What ever happened to helping your fellow man in times of crisis!? :D It is a pain but it's not going to spoil my vacation. I may have to give up the book as trying to read it on the windy upper pool area is frustrating to say the least. Oh, and I can't tell you how many drink umbrellas went flying aft, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckycruzer Posted October 22, 2008 #19 Share Posted October 22, 2008 at the mention of the orange ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivysdada Posted October 23, 2008 #20 Share Posted October 23, 2008 When our group of nine got on the ship we all planned to meet on the "back deck"..aft? Anyway, I was asked to save some chairs and I said "No can do". It wasn't a problem though as all nine of us were able to get chairs together the first sea day. I'm up early sipping coffee on the Lido and I was so proud and happy to see no chair hogs in site. Alas, I spoke too soon. Our last sea day, the wind was REALLY rough. We couldn't stay on the AFT deck it was so windy. So, we moved to the Lido and there they were. It was about 9:30 am and most of the chairs in the sunshine were covered with towels. I was so disappointed. We managed to find other chairs though. Really, should I have removed the towels? I explained to one of my friends about "chair hogs" and how it wasn't allowed but that Carnival didn't enforce it. Sooo, we could remove the towels but then we'd have a big ole incident when the CH's returned. So, what would yall have done?? This may sound a little strange, but I look at the shoes. If the shoes on/under the chair being hogged are smaller than a men's 12, I'll move the stuff to another location. If however it's a size 15 steel toe or some such thing, I carry on looking for an un hogged chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic City Cruiser Posted October 23, 2008 Author #21 Share Posted October 23, 2008 This may sound a little strange, but I look at the shoes. If the shoes on/under the chair being hogged are smaller than a men's 12, I'll move the stuff to another location. If however it's a size 15 steel toe or some such thing, I carry on looking for an un hogged chair. No shoes, just towels!:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calicruise74 Posted October 23, 2008 #22 Share Posted October 23, 2008 This may sound a little strange, but I look at the shoes. If the shoes on/under the chair being hogged are smaller than a men's 12, I'll move the stuff to another location. If however it's a size 15 steel toe or some such thing, I carry on looking for an un hogged chair. LOL! Avoid the steel toe boot wearer. Someone saved a chair with a Croc once....I took the Croc and set it on someone elses chair that just had a book on it and then I proceeded to take a nap. 2 hours later....nobody came by for the Croc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RizzoLee Posted October 23, 2008 #23 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Well, it was like whole rows of "saved" chairs. Just a towel. No oranges, though. And, I really didn't want to stand there and time it, ya know? Don't have to stand there and time it - find a location higher up or within sight, and move after you haven't seen anyone there for awhile. Or, pick another location, and head back that way for some snacks in a bit. If the items are in the exact same spot, I'm willing to bet no one's been there for awhile. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowagirl411 Posted October 23, 2008 #24 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Don't have to stand there and time it - find a location higher up or within sight, and move after you haven't seen anyone there for awhile. Or, pick another location, and head back that way for some snacks in a bit. If the items are in the exact same spot, I'm willing to bet no one's been there for awhile. :) Hi Riz If you hear any rumors on our upcoming cruise that someone has been pranking the chair hogs - don't tell them which way we went! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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