Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted April 9, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 9, 2004 On our Glory cruise last month we went to the Pursers desk to request a deck of playing cards. They informed us that they had run out of those, and would not be getting any more in - but that I could go to the Casino and BUY a used deck for either $1 or $2... WOW those were FREE in the past too... With what I GIVE the Casino, you would think they would be happy to give me a deck of the cards I helped wear out...hmmmmmmm any other observations? (I just want to make sure they continue to cut costs so that my Carnival stock goes UP...LOL) Perhaps they could start doing some 5-7 day cruises to nowhere... and just stay docked... that would save alot on fuel too - and the ship would not even rock due to high seas! Tom Spring break Glory with the boys. March 20th, 2004 Sensation - July 1st, 2004 Inspiration - Dec. 2nd, 2004 Miracle Spring Break, March 20th, 2005 MIRACLE.......3/05 INSPIRATION..12/04 SENSATION.....7/04 GLORY.........3/04 SENSATION.....1/04 SENSATION....10/03 GLORY.........7/03 SENSATION.....7/03 INSPIRATION..11/02 PRIDE.........7/02 FANTASY......10/01 FANTASY......10/00 FANTASY.......8/00 SENSATION.....6/00 DOLPHIN IV....3/00 FANTASY.......9/99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted April 9, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Well, Tom, seems you're just plumb outta luck - no playing cards and no Currents! Hey, I bet if you asked the casino manager very nicely, he'd give you a deck of cards. I did, and he was glad to oblige. Festivale 1987 Carnivale 1988 Mardi Gras 1989 Pacific Princess 1990 Norway 1994 Holiday 2001 Holiday 2002 Holiday 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted April 9, 2004 Author #3 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Yes, the nice approach usually works wonders! Occasionally so does the "clueless - I have never heard of that before" expression.. ...can you tell I have the day off? lol Tom Spring break Glory with the boys. March 20th, 2004 Sensation - July 1st, 2004 Inspiration - Dec. 2nd, 2004 Miracle Spring Break, March 20th, 2005 MIRACLE.......3/05 INSPIRATION..12/04 SENSATION.....7/04 GLORY.........3/04 SENSATION.....1/04 SENSATION....10/03 GLORY.........7/03 SENSATION.....7/03 INSPIRATION..11/02 PRIDE.........7/02 FANTASY......10/01 FANTASY......10/00 FANTASY.......8/00 SENSATION.....6/00 DOLPHIN IV....3/00 FANTASY.......9/99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted April 9, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 9, 2004 I know what you mean. The older I get, the more I seem to be able to get away with. I like it! I guess folks think us seniors are complete idiots. Festivale 1987 Carnivale 1988 Mardi Gras 1989 Pacific Princess 1990 Norway 1994 Holiday 2001 Holiday 2002 Holiday 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanTex Posted April 9, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 9, 2004 We had the same experience on the Elation last week - cards no longer available. We were also told to go the casino. Other signs of cost-cutting: "appetizers" at the past guest party were nothing more than a few small slices of cheese and fruit on a plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted April 9, 2004 #6 Share Posted April 9, 2004 CanTex, I never found the PG party to be like that. My last three have been SO nice, with a really good variety of hot and cold hors d'oeuvres. Festivale 1987 Carnivale 1988 Mardi Gras 1989 Pacific Princess 1990 Norway 1994 Holiday 2001 Holiday 2002 Holiday 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted April 9, 2004 Author #7 Share Posted April 9, 2004 On the Glory last month, the PG party was so-so.. the items that they wanted you to have were already set between the seats on little trays 3 to 5 small (generally nasty tasting "things")... One thing to note: the drinks they bring around are not your only choice.. we requested (as we have before) both Grey Goose and Crown Royal w/coke.. it took a few minutes, but PRESTO !!! This too will change... drink up for now! Tom Spring break Glory with the boys. March 20th, 2004 Sensation - July 1st, 2004 Inspiration - Dec. 2nd, 2004 Miracle Spring Break, March 20th, 2005 MIRACLE.......3/05 INSPIRATION..12/04 SENSATION.....7/04 GLORY.........3/04 SENSATION.....1/04 SENSATION....10/03 GLORY.........7/03 SENSATION.....7/03 INSPIRATION..11/02 PRIDE.........7/02 FANTASY......10/01 FANTASY......10/00 FANTASY.......8/00 SENSATION.....6/00 DOLPHIN IV....3/00 FANTASY.......9/99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUSANITA Posted April 9, 2004 #8 Share Posted April 9, 2004 I'm crushed!! I really loved getting those cards on each of my sailings. That's a bummer. Suep366394@aol.com NEXT UP~SENSATION 5/6/04! MARINER~ 9/19! MIRACLE~FEB 13,2005! http://community.webshots.com/user/upstatedon OUR CRUISE PICS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britt-britt Posted April 9, 2004 #9 Share Posted April 9, 2004 We went on the Miracle last month my DM went to the pursers desk and got free playing cards. DH went back later to get DD a set to play w/ and they had run out. The past guest party was very nice w/ yummy hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Although this was our fist pg party, so I don't have any to compare it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunyma Posted April 9, 2004 #10 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Looks like it might be time to sell my decks on Ebay!!!!!! Pam : ) Emerald Seas 6/20/83 Nordic Empress 6/93 Imagination 3/30/00 Ecstasy 9/4/00 Majesty of the Seas 10/27/00 Triumph 12/16/00 Radiance of the Seas 3/26/01 & 3/29/01 Crown Odyssey 6/24/01 Golden Princess 10/11/01 Spirit 11/11/01 Sensation GGC 1/13/02 Sovereign of the Seas 3/24/02 Imagination 5/18/02 Pride 11/2/02 Explorer of the Seas 3/29/03 Enchantment of the Seas 9/1/03 Serenade of the Seas 10/28/03 Grand Princess 11/16/03 check out my pics at http://community.webshots.com/user/lunyma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare finoky Posted April 9, 2004 #11 Share Posted April 9, 2004 I just came off the Legend and of course asked for my deck of cards at the pursers desk. I got the same response that I could purchase some from the casino. So let me get this straight, I can have as many servings of prime rib, lobster, desserts, etc that I want but I have to pay for a deck of cards. Waaaahhh! Tony 2004 Legend March 28th 2003 Paradise 2002 Paradise 2000 Destiny 1999 Fascination 1998 Fantasy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilltopfamily Posted April 9, 2004 #12 Share Posted April 9, 2004 yep Tony, isn't that silly!!! They told me on the Celebration 2 weeks ago to go to the casino where I could BUY a deck. But I can order double entrees every evening, order room service multiple times a day,....etc. Well I showed them~~I took the unused and unopened razors from the bathroom with me when we left!!! Penny Disney Magic Eastern 7/2003 Spring Break 5 days onboard Celebration! Mar 22 '04 Aug 1 '04 Carnival Elation--Our 3rd Cruise!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine515 Posted April 9, 2004 #13 Share Posted April 9, 2004 I just got off the March 20th Triumph cruise and got my 3 decks of playing cards from the Casino...No problem....I asked the pit boss, he got them for me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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