spookwife Posted February 28, 2019 #26 Share Posted February 28, 2019 welp,. if I were the family of someone who died on board the last thing I would want is for there to be endless speculation on a message board about the pertinent details. human nature? or morbid curiosity? as Carol says,. Tain't none of our beeswax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdylady Posted February 28, 2019 #27 Share Posted February 28, 2019 I am sorry to hear this. And as far as why others may want to know more, I can't say. But in my case, I would like to know as my best friend is on that ship right now. It would be comforting to know that it's not her. Erika 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted February 28, 2019 #28 Share Posted February 28, 2019 16 minutes ago, brillohead said: If it happens on the ship, they just ride home in the fridge (morgue). The fare was already paid. Just a heads up! That fridge in the morgue isn't really a "fridge". It'll keep the body cool, but not really "cold"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted February 28, 2019 #29 Share Posted February 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, John Reid said: Doesn't your post qualify as discussing people? What size of a mind is that? The old saying about the Foo and what he wears comes to mind. People here seem to have a lot of difficulty distinguishing between discussing and reacting. I didn't create a thread to speculate about someone. I simply reacted to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitzmark Posted February 28, 2019 #30 Share Posted February 28, 2019 23 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: When has that ever factored in to many other things that we talk about here? certainly doesn't stop people from being concerned with who wears shorts to dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted February 28, 2019 #31 Share Posted February 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, leisuretraveler223 said: People here seem to have a lot of difficulty distinguishing between discussing and reacting. I didn't create a thread to speculate about someone. I simply reacted to it. You familiar with the word "Spin"? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Guy Posted February 28, 2019 #32 Share Posted February 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, leisuretraveler223 said: People here seem to have a lot of difficulty distinguishing between discussing and reacting. I didn't create a thread to speculate about someone. I simply reacted to it. Very true. I know I don't see the difference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted February 28, 2019 #33 Share Posted February 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Bee Guy said: Very true. I know I don't see the difference. Well, fortunately we as a society are able to go as slow as needed to allow the simplest among you to keep up!😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted February 28, 2019 #34 Share Posted February 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: You familiar with the word "Spin"? Anyone who posts here is asking for a response. I gave mine, end of story. If someone doesn't want people to share their thoughts? They can always choose to keep quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Guy Posted February 28, 2019 #35 Share Posted February 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, leisuretraveler223 said: Well, fortunately we as a society are able to go as slow as needed to allow the simplest among you to keep up!😂 That is a good thing! So far today I have not needed to use high gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted February 28, 2019 #36 Share Posted February 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, leisuretraveler223 said: Anyone who posts here is asking for a response. I gave mine, end of story. If someone doesn't want people to share their thoughts? They can always choose to keep quiet. It isn't actually up to you to decide when the story ends.😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted February 28, 2019 #37 Share Posted February 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: It isn't actually up to you to decide when the story ends.😉 LOL! I guess it depends on to which "story" you are referring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted February 28, 2019 #38 Share Posted February 28, 2019 10 hours ago, Merion_Mom said: It's none of our damn business. Neither is what someone tips or doesn't tip but everyone still feels the need to make it their business. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted February 28, 2019 #39 Share Posted February 28, 2019 56 minutes ago, leisuretraveler223 said: Just a heads up! That fridge in the morgue isn't really a "fridge". It'll keep the body cool, but not really "cold"! Room steward can also bring ice morning and evening if need be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted February 28, 2019 #40 Share Posted February 28, 2019 1 minute ago, bouhunter said: Room steward can also bring ice morning and evening if need be. What if I want to store my own body in the fridge? Can I ask the room steward to remove the ones they stocked so I don't end up being charged for them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 28, 2019 #41 Share Posted February 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said: I met the ship's doctor on one of my cruises. My personal tour did include the fridge in question. I've met them often. Usually costs $145 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 28, 2019 #42 Share Posted February 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: I've met them often. Usually costs $145 The tour or the fridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShillyShally Posted February 28, 2019 #43 Share Posted February 28, 2019 1 hour ago, birdylady said: I am sorry to hear this. And as far as why others may want to know more, I can't say. But in my case, I would like to know as my best friend is on that ship right now. It would be comforting to know that it's not her. Erika I hope so too! This is why I'm often curious. We've known friends who tragically lost a family member while on vacation - from heart attack, accident, etc and being in the know helped us provide as much support as we could when they had to come home without that person. Otherwise, especially as I'm getting older, I like reminders of ways my usual stubborn, competitive, I can survive anything personality could be very wrong and perhaps I should think twice about certain behaviors or combinations. Personally I think most want details to know if it's something they should also watch out for or sheer accident/natural causes that couldn't have been prevented anywhere. The natural instinct is to want to help, doesn't matter that usually we hinder more than help with good intentions but rarely is the intent ill thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 28, 2019 #44 Share Posted February 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: The tour or the fridge? Office call. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted February 28, 2019 #45 Share Posted February 28, 2019 1 hour ago, not-enough-cruising said: Any one have an idea what the standard tip is for the morgue? Depends if in a Suite or regular cabin. At least they have Air Conditioning the whole cruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimPossible1 Posted February 28, 2019 #46 Share Posted February 28, 2019 The original poster didn't say she knew someone on the ship, she just wanted to know. On a MB, only the poster knows the intent. I interpreted it as her being nosy about something that isn't anyone business except the immediate family. All the joking about the morgue and refrigeration is just gross and insensitive but being a nurse for 25 years clouds my judgement of what people find funny about these things because I've had to pull babies out of their fridges for parents to say goodbye. In my opinion, it's very poor taste to joke about this and people dying. I'll know I'll get the "lighten up Nancy" posts but that's ok, I just wanted to let others know how some people who don't speak up may feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 28, 2019 #47 Share Posted February 28, 2019 The thread was turning ugly, the jokes lighten the mood. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew0805 Posted February 28, 2019 #48 Share Posted February 28, 2019 11 hours ago, Merion_Mom said: It's none of our damn business. Agree. Along with many, many other things that happen on board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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