GreenZolie Posted March 18, 2011 #51 Share Posted March 18, 2011 The last time I wore a fanny pack was in 1995 on an Australian vacation. I was down at the front desk of a hotel lobby. I told my travel companion "I forgot my fanny pack!" The man behind the desk bursted into a roar of laughter. Confused I asked what I had said that was so funny. He told me...Meaning of fanny in Australia is............. fanny n. A tush, usually a female tush (q.v.). Note that in Australia, fanny is a very offensive term referring to the female genital region. Never wore one again. :o:D Very funny! Actually, that reminds me - I always called them 'belt bags' back when I wore them. I never liked the term "fanny" because an aunt once told me when I was a child that it was a "bad" word and that stuck with me for years, lol. Just to keep this discussion about cruises - I will go on record as saying I would wear a belt bag on a cruise if I thought I could get away with it, without ending up in one of those "post your funniest photo of unfashionable cruise passengers" sites. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANDYJABS Posted March 18, 2011 #52 Share Posted March 18, 2011 My lanyard is a MUST! My S&S card is always easy to find being attached to it. Kind of like if I didn't have a keychain it would be hard to keep track of my car key. I also attach my ship pins to it :eek: I could care less what others think and I really don't think that most cruisers sit back and laugh at us Lanyarders and think its stupid. At least I will not be the one holding up the line to get back on ship or off the ship because my S&S card is in my pocket inside my wallet or in the bottom of my beach bag. Nope mine is right here, I don't have to even think about it, lol :p that comes in handy if you have had too many DOD! Bottom line is that Lanyards work for me - if that makes me look stupid to you then GOOD :p I really don't care because I'm too busy enjoying my vacation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megmno Posted March 18, 2011 #53 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I got one of these little fabric purses for our last cruise, and it was great. It's pretty, only weighs a few ounces and has a long cord that you can wear across your body, keeping your arms free. I kept my card and a few dollars for tips in it. http://www.turtleislandimports.com/index.cgi/pid=4|15|755/Embroidered_Over_Dyed_Passport_Pouch.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jax430 Posted March 18, 2011 #54 Share Posted March 18, 2011 No lanyard for me. My sign & sail card either goes in my pocket or DH's, if I don't have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getmeontheship Posted March 18, 2011 #55 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I wear a lanyard it is a lot better than losing your sail an sign card don't have to dig around for it or forget where you put or left it. An some times i wear a fanny pack too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
botbienvn Posted March 18, 2011 #56 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I don't judge and don't care if people wear lanyard, fanny pack, or whatsoever. My vacation is to relax not to pay attention to what others wear. Having said that, do whatever you are comfortable with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleJeanne Posted March 18, 2011 #57 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I agree! They're about like fanny packs. I think they are grades above a fanny pack. That doesn't mean that I feel that they are the most attractive thing to wear, but being a female, often I don't have pockets in whatever sundress I'm wearing. And I'm like a few others that am constantly worried that I'll lay my S&S card down somewhere and forget it. Its bad enough worryingabout losing the key to my room, but couple that with the fact that its tied to my CC and whatever it takes to keep it with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted March 18, 2011 #58 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Pocket. Even my swim trunks have pockets..............:) ) Lot's of women's clothes don't have pockets. Or they are faux pockets.:mad: I wear a coil lanyard around my neck because it has fallen out of my pocket. Every so often I'll wear it around my wrist. I also attach a small flashlight to it JIC. You only get 3 free replacement cards. The 4th one will cost you ($5). Voice of Experience. In port it gets clipped into my bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Texan Posted March 18, 2011 #59 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Wellllll..........as a female..........I find my bra has plenty of room for a card in it. :D:p Plus I know if a pick pocket is in there:eek: I love it !!! You said what I was thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuted126 Posted March 18, 2011 #60 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Ok,so I thought that I was the only one that thought this looks stupid. With that being said,im cool with everyone doing what works for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieHoffman Posted March 18, 2011 #61 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I LOVE my lanyard and wear one every day on my cruise (I also wear one at schools when I teach with the classroom key, whistle and business cards on it) I love the convenience of having my key handy at all times and I know I won't lose it this way. I do also have a fanny pack but I prefer my lanyard over that any time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted March 18, 2011 #62 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Lot's of women's clothes don't have pockets. Or they are faux pockets.:mad: I wear a coil lanyard around my neck because it has fallen out of my pocket. Every so often I'll wear it around my wrist. I also attach a small flashlight to it JIC. You only get 3 free replacement cards. The 4th one will cost you ($5). Voice of Experience. In port it gets clipped into my bag. OMG! You're telling me you've lost your S&S 4 times on a single cruise? :eek: :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warm Breezes Posted March 18, 2011 #63 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I agree that it looks much better than a fanny pack. And I have pretty beaded ones and I it's convenient for me. I like my beaded lanyards. Same here. I got some nice beaded ones from e-bay for DD(14) and myself and we have had many people comment on how cute they were. I get DS(16) his favorite sports teams lanyards and DH uses his wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nytraveller53 Posted March 18, 2011 #64 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I cannot believe that a thread about methods to hold your ship card has ~63 replies. Unbelievable!:eek::D I guess anything is possible around here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted March 18, 2011 #65 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I cannot believe that a thread about methods to hold your ship card has ~63 replies. Unbelievable!:eek::D I guess anything is possible around here! No worse than the bickering back and forth on your how do you afford to cruise thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbee524 Posted March 18, 2011 #66 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I would pay the $5.00 for a fourth lost card before I would wear a lanyard. Though so far I've never lost my card more than once.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nytraveller53 Posted March 18, 2011 #67 Share Posted March 18, 2011 No worse than the bickering back and forth on your how do you afford to cruise thread! True that...but in general, people behaved nicer than I thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBnGAB Posted March 18, 2011 #68 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I cannot believe that a thread about methods to hold your ship card has ~63 replies. Unbelievable!:eek::D I guess anything is possible around here! Whats the Cruise Critic Newbie Help Center? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruise777l Posted March 18, 2011 #69 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I love my Coach lanyard! I never cruise without it! It holds my sail and sign, the card I use to open the safe (yes, some still use a card), and my money for the casino!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nytraveller53 Posted March 18, 2011 #70 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Whats the Cruise Critic Newbie Help Center? Oh, it's just something I made up. Just like others have "Warm Chocolate Melting Cake Quality Assurance Team". Just a joke - it doesn't exist...:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandjfun Posted March 18, 2011 #71 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I KNOW my lanyard doesn't look stupid.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBnGAB Posted March 19, 2011 #72 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Oh, it's just something I made up. Just like others have "Warm Chocolate Melting Cake Quality Assurance Team". Just a joke - it doesn't exist...:o Ohh, ok. I see :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted March 19, 2011 #73 Share Posted March 19, 2011 No worse than the bickering back and forth on your how do you afford to cruise thread! I musta missed that one LOL..I can't wait to go see how that question can cause bickering..... I love my Coach lanyard! I never cruise without it! It holds my sail and sign, the card I use to open the safe (yes, some still use a card), and my money for the casino! NICE :) I only have a Cruise Critic one. :eek: I should be very embarassed!! :p;) (I think Vera Bradley makes them..maybe its time to buy a new one LOL!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferfoodle Posted March 19, 2011 #74 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I am a hands free geek! Just call me a dorkfish, I don't care. It's about comfort for me and not what others think. I want my hands free (well unless a DOD is in one;).) I use lanyards, fanny packs, small over the shoulder/chest to the waist purses...whatever my attire requires. Most of my clothes don't have pockets so for the S&S card on ship - lanyard. Fanny pack for the shore excursions and most definately at sporting events (try keeping track of a purse when 40,000 to 76,000 screaming Rockies/Bronco fans are jumping everywhere especially me). Pretty teeny tiny fabric purses that coordinate with my dresses to hold the evening goodies and S&S card on ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live.love.cruise Posted March 19, 2011 #75 Share Posted March 19, 2011 but don't you think it just looks so stupid hanging around your neck? OK. Just had to let it out. lol, yes, I agree! I always keep mine in my pocket or camera bag. I don't mind them on kids though...brought my daughter a princess one for 1 buck the other day for our upcoming cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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