MarkieMarkNYC

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Can you point out where I referred to spelling or grammar mistakes?

I am commenting on the histrionic quality of the post coupled with the use of terms like "smart ass" and "monkey".

I would expect that one who expresses themselves like that in writing is perhaps likely to conduct themselves the same way verbally, which may impede their chance of obtaining a satisfactory response.

If your verbal communication is anything like your writing style, I can imagine that it might be hard for customer service reps to respond effectively to your questions.

We have never found the ph suitable for course by course proper dining. Just too small. A larger suite with a real dining table works

 

If we are in a ph we tend to order a bunch of appetizers from the specialties. We find small plates work better

 

 

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I completely agree.

For me, the best meal in a PH is a burger and 2 martinis.

Quick and easy.

I was raised the same way - no hats at the table. But I really couldn't care less if someone else does. In the same way I don't care if I share a table with someone who is obese, or wearing a tacky shirt, or even Southern! After all, that person might actually be a good person.

But like you say, JMO and YMMV.

I once saw someone wear a Royal Trace hat at dinner. Now that was crazy.

A man in a hat?? Great Steve Scott!

I have to agree with this poster. A lot of people posting on this board are sounding like a bunch of pretentious snobs who seem to think they own Oceania cruises.

 

I sure hope the people on my cruise next week are a lot more down to earth and accepting of their fellow cruisers, or I will head back to AZ.

 

Everyone needs to chill. Unless you chartered the ship, you are simply along for the ride.

 

 

 

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It's probably worth keeping in mind that there are a handful of regulars here and there are many thousands of happy Oceania customers.

My experience is that the typical Oceania passenger is easygoing, well-educated, and possesses a sense of humor. There may be a few clucks and bobbing heads when confronted by something like a hat in a dining room, but I think that most of my fellow travelers are not so obsessed with the minor peccadilloes of others.

In September "Round the British Isles" there was a gentleman guest who wore a black hat with a white band and a brim, a la Frank Sinatra, from the time he boarded till the time he disembarked. I never saw him without it. In the end, I thought perhaps there was a particular reason for his wearing headgear. Perhaps he had some scaring on his scalp, for example? Having fixed on that idea, I stopped worrying about his wearing a hat indoors, or at the table. J

You raise an interesting point.

I have a good friend who recently had Mohs surgery performed on his scalp. He had to have a good part of his head shaved and has to keep the incision site bandaged for a few weeks. I went to the theater with him and he wore a baseball cap during the performance (which mortified him because he doesn't like when people wear hats indoors).

This thread totally cracks me up!

The original post was old news. Was posted on another thread months ago

 

 

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Yup.

And the score before that inspection was 100.

In fact, if you look at the scores going back to 2003 most of the scores were high 90s to 100.

This is my favorite sentence from the corrective action report: "The fecal accident plan did not note the response to public vomit incidences."

I agree with others that Becco is a good choice - but it's rather expensive.

One of my favorites is the Hourglass Tavern (just a few doors down from Becco on W. 46th Street).

They have a nice pre-theater menu, the prices are good, and it's not a tourist trap. It's really tiny so if you choose it you must make a reservation.

Will you be here for a few days? If so, I recommend getting away at some point from the crowds of Rockefeller Center and store windows for at least one evening. You will find that most of midtown is often unbearable due to the extreme number of tourists. Maybe take in a performance at Lincoln Center (the NY Philharmonic is doing their annual Handel Messiah during that time, the NY Children's Choir will be performing holiday music at Carnegie Hall). Perhaps walk around Greenwich Village which is pretty any time of year but is especially nice on a crisp winter day. Absolutely try to take a walk in Central Park where you will be in the midst of tourists but also New Yorkers enjoying themselves. I especially love the Park in the morning before it gets crowded. Tons of NYers (including yours truly) take their dogs for off-leash time before 9am - it's especially nice that time of day.

Sounds delicious. Is flounder one of the ingredients?

I wondered where my activist stalker had been.

 

 

We all know that Wikipedia and Urban Dictionary are always correct. Considering that they're just contributions from people with agendas, I would trust everything they say, not. If you repeat a lie often enough, ignorant people will believe it. See it worked. :')

Umm, ok.

Anyway - maybe someone with knowledge of Cuban culture and food can respond too.

And why do we care? A waste of our time.

But you keep posting, which suggest that you are wasting your own time.

According to Wikipedia (which is never wrong), the Cuban sandwich originated in Florida by Cuban workers.

Are Cuban sandwiches even a thing in Cuba?

So it's OK to attack diplomats? It is another factor in a travel decision IMHO.

Where did someone say it was OK to attack diplomats?

Another mass shooting in the US makes me wonder why people are worried about visiting Cuba or Mexico or France.

Perhaps the State Department should issue a warning against travel to the US.

You sir, do not know what you are talking about..I believe you are only trying to stir up trouble..please do not go to Cuba if you are concerned!!

Jancruz1

+1!

A segment of the population is driven by fear. Too bad - it must be a depressing way to live.

99% of everyone I meet on board are great people looking for traveling adventure as we are. :)

 

Cheers,

John

This is why I don't participate in roll calls. It's just so easy to meet enjoyable people naturally as the cruise happens.

Update - They said they will check again. Two days later they contacted me via email and said they checked the room again (this is now day 4 of the subsequent cruise) and searched each drawer in the room. I asked how they did that when there were new guests in the stateroom. No answer. I asked again, no answer. I know there were guests in the stateroom as I was actually looking into taking that cruise but the room category was on a waitlist. What guests would allow staff to go into the room that they are occupying and rummage thru the drawers that have all their personal stuff in?? Who does that?? This tells me the corporate office or staff on board are lying. And if they did get the next guests permission, then they should tell me that. Someone is dishonest and lying.

 

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Maybe they aren't lying and the person who is now in that cabin is kind and thoughtful and allowed staff to look.

I understand that you're upset, but it seems that asking them the questions you state in this post makes it seem you are badgering them.

Sorry for your lost item - but ultimately you are responsible for leaving it behind.

You can consider them to be liars, but if it's that important perhaps you should meet the ship upon it's return and request to search yourself.

Otherwise you are going to have accept their word.

And it is a beautiful hotel!!

It is!

We stayed at the Oberoi in Udaipur and took a boat that skirted the Taj Lake Palace. It's gorgeous!

Our hotel was incredible but that one is at a different level.

Since some have adopted the "cut and paste" approach to medical counseling, here's more thorough information and advice from the FDA that is specifically geared towards older adults. Needless to say, the principles generally apply to everyone.

Sometimes it's important to read more than the first sentence or two.

https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/ucm163959.htm

It would appear that the FDA doesn't recommend that you leave your doctor and/or pharmacist out of the loop.

Perhaps you should petition FDA to remove Bonine from the OTC medication list and place it on the doctor prescribed list of medications.

This quote is from the FDA's website (using Google):

 

What are over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and how are they approved?

OTC drugs are drugs that have been found to be safe and appropriate for use without the supervision of a health care professional such as a physician, and they can be purchased by consumers without a prescription.

 

 

That said, all medications do have side effects and drug interactions but apparently FDA felt comfortable enough to allow people to use Bonine without doctor's advice. And that is saying a lot in our current litigious society.

That is all I have to say on this subject - everyone has to decide for themselves what is the best and safest way to go for them. The poorer one's health is and the more medications one uses, the more guidance they need from the professionals.

I certainly agree with your last statement.

It's been well-established here that the typical Oceania passenger is not a spring chicken.

Older people often take medications which means it's even more important to check with a health professional when considering taking additional medicines.

Not sure what your point was with the beginning of your reply. Maybe just a little defensiveness?

I'm quite familiar with the FDA and its approval processes for assessing various medications.

Bonine dangerous - really?

These are the listed side effects:

Side effects

Some common side effects such as drowsiness, dry mouth, and tiredness may occur. Meclizine has been shown to have fewer dry mouth side effects than the traditional treatment for motion sickness, transdermal scopolamine.[10] A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but immediate medical attention should be sought if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, and trouble breathing.[11]

Drowsiness

Drowsiness may result as a side effect of taking meclizine. Users are advised not to operate heavy machinery while under the influence. The consumption of alcohol while under the influence of meclizine may result in additional drowsiness.

Special considerations in the elderly

As with any anticholinergic agent, meclizine may cause confusion or aggravate symptoms in those with dementia in the geriatric population (older than 65 years). Therefore, caution should be used when administering meclizine to the elderly.[12]

Maybe if one has dimentia. Tylenol has more side effects listed (not to mention Aspirin :D):

Tylenol side effects

 

Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction to Tylenol: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

In rare cases, Tylenol may cause a severe skin reaction that can be fatal. This could occur even if you have taken acetaminophen in the past and had no reaction. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling. If you have this type of reaction, you should never again take any medicine that contains acetaminophen.

Stop taking this medication and call your doctor at once if you have:

• nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite;
  
• dark urine, clay-colored stools; or
  
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
  

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What your post doesn't include are potential drug-drug interactions. People taking certain common medications should be aware of those potential interactions when taking Bonine (or any other therapeutic agent).

Again - this is where getting person-specific medical advice is best left to patients and their doctor and/or pharmacist who is aware of an individual's medical history and status.

Google is a wonderful tool, but as of yet there is no Google School of Medicine or Google School of Pharmacy.