Windy56 Posted January 22, 2015 #76 Share Posted January 22, 2015 So is complaining about carpet better or worse than complaining about carpet reviews? Sent from my iPad using Forums Hmmmm...maybe the most interesting post on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckirj1 Posted January 22, 2015 #77 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Some of my favorites through the years: 1. The incredible butt-hurt about "improper" cream for scones. For Pete's Sake, just eat. 2. The folk whose tastes are so refined they bring their own little bottle of maple syrup on board, lest they have to make do with the fake stuff for a week. Again, FPS, just eat. 3. The whackos everywhere who want to bring their own t.p. onto the ship. Who cares if the plumbing system gets bunged up so long as their delicate nether regions are comfy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingSmurf Posted January 22, 2015 #78 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I actually agree with the carpet comment. I thought it was so uncomfortable, I had to ask my room steward to carry me around the ship. That's when the problems really started. I am not a small person, and he dropped me. Twice. So, I had to crawl to Guest Services to have the mandatory required unfair gratuities reduced. That's when I realized - there are no chairs in the hallways, in case you need to rest between steps. This is intolerable. Do I have to try to get an upgrade to get someone who could carry me around successfully? Who do I have to yell at to get chairs put all the way down the halls? :D:p:):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantthinkofanythingfun Posted January 22, 2015 #79 Share Posted January 22, 2015 There have been times where I have taken a little too much advantage of the UBP. I can verify that the carpet, walls, and stairs are very hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtheships Posted January 22, 2015 #80 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Oh and the pax who wanted to know if the ship used 1 ply or 2 ply toilet paper!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azgkrudi Posted January 22, 2015 #81 Share Posted January 22, 2015 On one of our Regent cruises, we heard a guest complain that her Mojito was "just too cold". The bartender brought the drink back behind the bar and said, "What should I do? Put it on a coffee warmer?" Some folks really are wack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armywifefisher Posted January 22, 2015 #82 Share Posted January 22, 2015 We should start a sweepstake as to who will start a comparison thread about cruise lines' carpet thickness. I can just see the cheerleaders on their hands and knees checking out the thread count and thickness of the carpets on their favoured lines. What next - the patterns on the carpet caused a migraine? The carpet colour clashed with my clothes? I could be the ambassador of carpet inspector as I use to work for Shaw Industries. Yes I actually ran the machine that made the carpet and inspected it, along with fixing any issues for 8 years. Can I get a job going on free cruises to assess the issue with the carpet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wilmingtech Posted January 22, 2015 #83 Share Posted January 22, 2015 NCL will read reviews about the carpeting and give the people what they want. They will call it the UCP. All hallways with split carpeting. One side with 2" foam cushion underneath. For only $6.00 per person per day you can have the Ultimate Carpet Package and get to walk on the cushy carpet for the whole cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted January 22, 2015 #84 Share Posted January 22, 2015 NCL will read reviews about the carpeting and give the people what they want. They will call it the UCP. All hallways with split carpeting. One side with 2" foam cushion underneath. For only $6.00 per person per day you can have the Ultimate Carpet Package and get to walk on the cushy carpet for the whole cruise. Nice! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk218 Posted January 22, 2015 #85 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Hmmm . I feel the ship should be pointy at both ends.... And the Elevator doors should go up and down Not side to side.. I mean really ...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_sobe Posted January 22, 2015 Author #86 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Am I the only one that loves to read entertaining reviews where everything is horrible? And I don't say that to be funny or sarcastic....I just love reading them. There is another one put up today "where do I start....we were never given a wash cloth in our cabin and had to use a towel." OMG now THAT is a tragedy of epic proportions. But the best part was the irony part about smoking. The writer stated he/she printed out NCL's smoking policy and took it with them on the ship. They complained the cleaning crew used some sort of cleaner that aggravated their throats. But when their cabin attendant told them they were not allowed to smoke on the balcony it was the final straw. Hmmmmm..... you worry about a cleaning product smell bothering your throat? What about the cigarettes you are smoking on your balcony? You don't think those are much worse for your throat and health than the fragrance from the bathroom cleaner? I just get a kick out of the lousy reasons to hate a cruise. When you have to stoop to the hard carpet and cleaning smell....... Its so funny! :) Edited January 22, 2015 by david_sobe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadleigh Posted January 22, 2015 #87 Share Posted January 22, 2015 We have been on three cruises so far, 2 with Royal Caribbean and one with Princess. None of these cruises gave us cause for complaint. Who should I complain to? Sailing on the Spirit Feb 24 out of Barcelona. Sent from my IPad using technology I don't fully understand:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted January 22, 2015 #88 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Naww. I'm predicting that someone allergic to fish will complain that the passageway carpeting almost killed them. LOL!!! I spit all over my laptop when I read this!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted January 22, 2015 #89 Share Posted January 22, 2015 LOL!!! I spit all over my laptop when I read this!!! :D It's nice to know that someone is paying close attention. :) Sorry about havin' to clean up the machine....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted January 22, 2015 #90 Share Posted January 22, 2015 i understand your point. I was suggesting that a person doesn't have to directly correct other people...simply post the factual information in their own review. When enough reviews contain the truth, those who "embellish" will stand out like a butler lover. We'd most likely end up with more reviews if people didn't feel like they had to defend their opinions all the time. ;) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planmaam Posted January 22, 2015 #91 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Am I the only one that loves to read entertaining reviews where everything is horrible? And I don't say that to be funny or sarcastic....I just love reading them. There is another one put up today "where do I start....we were never given a wash cloth in our cabin and had to use a towel." OMG now THAT is a tragedy of epic proportions. But the best part was the irony part about smoking. The writer stated he/she printed out NCL's smoking policy and took it with them on the ship. They complained the cleaning crew used some sort of cleaner that aggravated their throats. But when their cabin attendant told them they were not allowed to smoke on the balcony it was the final straw. Hmmmmm..... you worry about a cleaning product smell bothering your throat? What about the cigarettes you are smoking on your balcony? You don't think those are much worse for your throat and health than the fragrance from the bathroom cleaner? I just get a kick out of the lousy reasons to hate a cruise. When you have to stoop to the hard carpet and cleaning smell....... Its so funny! :) I'm with you, David; I love reading something to make me laugh during my lunchtime perusal of the boards! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteTraveler Posted January 22, 2015 #92 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Wow... http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=269724 OMG! That is too funny! The reviewer apparently doesn't realize that shin splints are caused by not having proper arch support - it has nothing to do with padded or not padded carpet. She needs hard shoe inserts for her arches and a supportive shoe to correct the problem. Padding actually makes the problem worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda the Book Lover Posted January 22, 2015 #93 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Thank you..thank you..thank you ...for starting this thread and all of you who posted with some of the funniest remarks I read all day. I was laughing so hard I had tears coming out of eyes! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDogsWifey215 Posted January 22, 2015 #94 Share Posted January 22, 2015 OMG! That is too funny! The reviewer apparently doesn't realize that shin splints are caused by not having proper arch support - it has nothing to do with padded or not padded carpet. She needs hard shoe inserts for her arches and a supportive shoe to correct the problem. Padding actually makes the problem worse. I was thinking the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meltingmoments Posted January 22, 2015 #95 Share Posted January 22, 2015 NCL will read reviews about the carpeting and give the people what they want. They will call it the UCP. All hallways with split carpeting. One side with 2" foam cushion underneath. For only $6.00 per person per day you can have the Ultimate Carpet Package and get to walk on the cushy carpet for the whole cruise. And let's just say......DH and I like to hold hands as we walk....so either he or I will be walking on carpet that's not cushy.........even though BOTH of us have paid the UCP.......cos let's face it, NCL will insist that ALL people in the same cabin buy the package.......who shall I complain to in order to get it taken off our bill? Seriously, that made me splurt my cup of tea over the lap-top, VERY funny! This whole thread has made me chuckle.....well done to the OP for a good giggle! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted January 22, 2015 #96 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I just hope that people will tip the cabin steward appropriately for changing their cabin carpet on turnaround day for their UCP...:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncoldwater Posted January 22, 2015 #97 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I'm not sure what happen here but I'm sure it was a simple misunderstanding. Time heals all wounds. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted January 22, 2015 #98 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Thank you..thank you..thank you ...for starting this thread and all of you who posted with some of the funniest remarks I read all day. I was laughing so hard I had tears coming out of eyes! :D Do a search for 'omelet hogs' on the NCL boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffyLtheDork Posted January 23, 2015 #99 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'm not a man. Just a hilarious woman =) Shin splints are horrible and because I know I get them from time to time, I plan accordingly. Shoes are an important part of that. My last cruise, I fell down a flight of stairs. I did not blame the carpet or stairs, I blamed the fact that I was wearing flip flops and I didn't give a bad review of my cruise because of my fall. Just not worth ruining your experience. But then again, I'm an easy going woman. Not man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted January 23, 2015 #100 Share Posted January 23, 2015 This thread is very educational. I always thought shin splints were caused by stepping on all those fish that are trying to swim in the thin carpet. BTW Doesn't anyone have any sympathy for the poor little red fish that has to swim the other direction ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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