grozas Posted April 2, 2012 #26 Share Posted April 2, 2012 We are going on the Magic on July. Glad I am pass my roasting in the sun phase. Living in Texas we get enough sun anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggs07 Posted April 2, 2012 #27 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I've been to many resorts in my life and at every one of them, people reserve their chairs with towels very early in the morning. Just one of the things that people do. Not sure why people get so uptight about stuff on vacation especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyanns Posted April 2, 2012 #28 Share Posted April 2, 2012 So, if we can't beat them we should encourage MORE people to do it so it becomes a bigger problem...yeah, that makes a lot of sense. I have removed more than 1 beach towel and LOVE to watch the faces of those that look around for them when they finally show up...would be even better to see their faces when they get their sign and sail bill and are charged for those missing towels...maybe I will just start selling them back to the other chair hogs at a discount...I could pay for my sign and sail account with the proceeds.:eek::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfwench Posted April 2, 2012 #29 Share Posted April 2, 2012 So I never have any problem neatly folding up a towel in a chair and taking its place as seat saver. If the towel's owner happens to come back, I just smile and say, "just keeping the chair warm for you," and get up to leave. Only had the hog come back once, though, and she offered me her other "reserved" chair. No stress, no conflict. Everyone was happy. Exactly... just like a music festival. You borrow the chair and enjoy until the owner returns... then find another hog reserved chair and repeat. Let the hogs get up at the crack of dawn. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted April 2, 2012 #30 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I don't really have much else to say as I will be in the minority on thinking its wrong. You will have plenty of support on Cruise Critic though. I hope your cruise was great and as are your future ones.I'm fairly new to the Carnival side of Cruise Critic. On the other boards, however, chair hogs aren't thought of very kindly. They're treated as immature and selfish brats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chigirlcruzin Posted April 2, 2012 #31 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I'm fairly new to the Carnival side of Cruise Critic. On the other boards, however, chair hogs aren't thought of very kindly. They're treated as immature and selfish brats. Pretty much the same on this board as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfinsfan Posted April 2, 2012 #32 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I'm fairly new to the Carnival side of Cruise Critic. On the other boards, however, chair hogs aren't thought of very kindly. They're treated as immature and selfish brats. Exactly! So, what are we teaching our "little piggies"? To grow up and become a Chair Hog!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottweiler Puppy Posted April 2, 2012 #33 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I find there is much more sympathy for them on this board than others where I mainly lurk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyanns Posted April 2, 2012 #34 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I find there is much more sympathy for them on this board than others where I mainly lurk. I also find more converters on this board than others...but it could have to do with the fact that some of the other lines actually enforce this rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottweiler Puppy Posted April 2, 2012 #35 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Pretty much the same on this board as well. You are right. Its not as common as I made it seem. Most here DO condemn selfish acts such as chair hogging and other things. I just see 9t more here on this particular board than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottweiler Puppy Posted April 2, 2012 #36 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I also find more converters on this board than others...but it could have to do with the fact that some of the other lines actually enforce this rule. I heard it wasn't enforced on my brothers cruise on Princess last year. He has a small child and needed to be nearby so he just moved the peoples stuff to the attendant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmal99 Posted April 2, 2012 #37 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Unless you were the poor sole being airlifted off a cruise ship. Probably was not just for a ride!! Thanks. It was a fantastic time. Interesting ending. Someone had to be airlifted last night around 11:30... Not sure what happened... But cool to see the coast guard chopper in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4hunters Posted April 2, 2012 #38 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Some rules and actions in life are not written anywhere. They are just common sense out of courtesy for others. What ever happened to politeness and compassion for others? We don't hold open doors for little ole ladies because there's a sign that says so. We dont say "please" and "thank you" because there's a sign that says so. We do these things because they are the right thing to do. They show us as being nice and caring for others. Back when more people did those things, this was a better place. Now that we live in a society of "me, me, me" and the entitlement era, I guess manners and caring have been replaced with "what's in it for me?". While you and others may have "joined them", there are still some of us out there that refuse to change the way we were raised- not even for a chair in a prime sun spot.On a side note- how 'bout we go early to the MDR and reserve our seats in there with a towel so we can come back later to dine when we want to while taking in the best views from there as well? Sounds like a plan to me!!!! Oh wait, they dont allow that. But I am sure there aint no sign in there that says "please do not reserve seats at your table for patrons who may (or may not) show up later to dine". Let the flood gates open up.....:cool: Well said, Dolfinsfan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave994 Posted April 2, 2012 #39 Share Posted April 2, 2012 If you get up at 6am to secure a chair then by all means have it :) my arse will still be in bed and I am perfectly willing to sit farther away for the right to sleep in :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyanns Posted April 2, 2012 #40 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I heard it wasn't enforced on my brothers cruise on Princess last year. He has a small child and needed to be nearby so he just moved the peoples stuff to the attendant. I know the feeling. I have really only seem them diligent about it on Celebrity...RCCL is SUPPOSED to do it but they are hit or miss too... My daughter likes to swim so I need to be near the pool so I can see her. Some ships have a nice little area on the edge of the pool I am more than happy to sit on, but I am not going to stand so a bunch of towels and flip flops can sit in the poolside chairs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfinsfan Posted April 2, 2012 #41 Share Posted April 2, 2012 If you get up at 6am to secure a chair then by all means have it :) my arse will still be in bed and I am perfectly willing to sit farther away for the right to sleep in :) Would love to have time-lapsed photography of those who put their stuff down at 6 am only to return to look for it come noon-ish. It could then be played on the wide-screen for everyone on the boat to see. Talk about a learning experience! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephaniemason0316 Posted April 2, 2012 #42 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I have only been on 2 Carnival cruises and I have yet to see a "chair hog". But I need to ask myself though.. do I care? ... Nope! Not at all! Why? Because I am sure I can find somewhere else to sit and if not, I will just go hang in the pool. I know that not everyone else will agree with this or see it that way but I am on vacation. I argue with people 5-6 days a week starting at 5am! I don't want to go on vacation and argue about someone's "spot" or being a chair hog. I am on this cruise to have a good time and the last thing I want to do or worry about are "chair hogs". :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie711 Posted April 2, 2012 #43 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Some rules and actions in life are not written anywhere. They are just common sense out of courtesy for others. What ever happened to politeness and compassion for others? We don't hold open doors for little ole ladies because there's a sign that says so. We dont say "please" and "thank you" because there's a sign that says so. We do these things because they are the right thing to do. They show us as being nice and caring for others. Back when more people did those things, this was a better place. Now that we live in a society of "me, me, me" and the entitlement era, I guess manners and caring have been replaced with "what's in it for me?". While you and others may have "joined them", there are still some of us out there that refuse to change the way we were raised- not even for a chair in a prime sun spot.On a side note- how 'bout we go early to the MDR and reserve our seats in there with a towel so we can come back later to dine when we want to while taking in the best views from there as well? Sounds like a plan to me!!!! Oh wait, they dont allow that. But I am sure there aint no sign in there that says "please do not reserve seats at your table for patrons who may (or may not) show up later to dine". Let the flood gates open up.....:cool: Very well said. As I have heard and often repeat, "Character is doing the right thing even when nobody is watching." If we go with the idea of "there's no sign" then we open up the flood gates for all sorts of horrible behavior. I can always find a deckchair, so I don't get too upset about it, but I hate this idea of "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antiquitys Posted April 2, 2012 #44 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Chair hogs have been a big problem on each of my eight cruises with Carnival and is one reason I will probably not cruise again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwolf24601 Posted April 2, 2012 #45 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Is there a sign telling you not to throw abandoned items away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyanns Posted April 2, 2012 #46 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Is there a sign telling you not to throw abandoned items away? No...not that I remember... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpitmvg Posted April 2, 2012 #47 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Who puts enough energy and thought into arresting a chair with towel handcuffs at 6am...? I have better things to do with my life and holding a pool side chair hostage isn't one of them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfinsfan Posted April 2, 2012 #48 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Who puts enough energy and thought into arresting a chair with towel handcuffs at 6am...? I have better things to do with my life and holding a pool side chair hostage isn't one of them... Not sure who's responsible for those crimes you're talking about, but there must be a "cover-up" going on with those towels on all those chairs! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights on the Beach Posted April 2, 2012 #49 Share Posted April 2, 2012 We save chairs by putting our butts in them. If I want chairs in a prime location, I feel it's only reasonable to actually sit in them. I don't like to sleep in late on a cruise anyway, I can always nap in a lounge chair. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room Service! Posted April 2, 2012 #50 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Chair hogs have been a big problem on each of my eight cruises with Carnival and is one reason I will probably not cruise again. You're giving up waaay to easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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