Chair hoggers - interesting response

[Mike981]

6 hours ago, $hip$hape said:

Sorry for shortening your post.

 

But I found it ...nice.

 

Besides, after all these years, found  the term "CHOGS"  posted for the first time.

Was this your original acronym?

I like it.

Michael

 

Oh goodness, how nice of you. No unfortunately I can't claim ownership to "chogs".

I hope you have wonderful travels.

[Warm Breezes]

13 hours ago, Nebr.cruiser said:

That would be fine if there were decent comfortable chairs on the balcony.  We used to get nice loungers; now most balcony furniture is practically unusable it is so uncomfortable--and balconies keep getting smaller too.

 

But, so far not a really big deal for us as we don't even want to sit by the pool or other busy area.  (It was a problem when we sailed with several children and needed to be by the pool).  We've always been able to find seats in a nice quiet area, although sometimes it takes some looking.

I do agree that some cruise lines have very uncomfortable chairs on their balcony.  Princess is one that immediately came to my mind.  Haven't really had an issue with Carnival or NCL.  Having said that, I do pay attention to balcony size when I book a room.  On NCL Escape I discovered angled balconies that you can get for the same price as regular balconies and ask for a lounger on it.  This was awesome.  I have also had my first Aft balcony on NCL Getaway with 2 loungers and 2 chairs....absolutely loved it.  I have my first Aft balcony booked on Carnival on the Mardi Gras next year.  I am definitely becoming a balcony snob.

[chipmaster]

1 hour ago, Warm Breezes said:

I do agree that some cruise lines have very uncomfortable chairs on their balcony.  Princess is one that immediately came to my mind.  Haven't really had an issue with Carnival or NCL.  Having said that, I do pay attention to balcony size when I book a room.  On NCL Escape I discovered angled balconies that you can get for the same price as regular balconies and ask for a lounger on it.  This was awesome.  I have also had my first Aft balcony on NCL Getaway with 2 loungers and 2 chairs....absolutely loved it.  I have my first Aft balcony booked on Carnival on the Mardi Gras next year.  I am definitely becoming a balcony snob.

 

Putting nice stuff there is a waste for the cruise lines, can't monitize your time while you napping or enjoying stuff privately

[clo]

3 hours ago, chipmaster said:

 

Putting nice stuff there is a waste for the cruise lines, can't monitize your time while you napping or enjoying stuff privately

Some years ago I met a friend in Vegas. Our room didn't have a coffee maker.  I thought it was annoying but clever.  Gotta get down to the casino floor for a cuppa 🙂  Since then the casino hotels I've stayed in do have coffee makers.

[SRF]

On 8/20/2019 at 1:33 AM, ducklite said:

People say they can't afford an upscale line, yet many cruise every year, some take two or more cruises a year.   The cost of those cruises over a couple of years would pay for an upscale cruise.

 

We can't afford to cruise an upscale line every year (well, we could if we wanted to stick to places like the Caribbean) so we alternate with other trips that are more budget friendly to save discretionary income for cruising.
 

 

Two cruises per year in an inside cabin does not equal one cruise on an upscale line.

 

 

[SRF]

On 8/20/2019 at 1:51 AM, sparks1093 said:

Hmmm, cruise once every couple of years on an upscale line or sail every year on a more affordable line. Everyone has their preference and mine is to cruise as often as I can so I know the choice that I would make.

 

A couple of years ago, we met a very nice couple on a cruise, and spent a lot of time with them.

One evening we were talking about the options.  Inside cabin, less cost, more cruises versus suite, more cost, less cruises.  They were in an Owners Suite, we were in a Grand Suite.  We all looked at each other, and about simultaneously said, "We are suite people."

 

I have a close friend, who cruises a lot, but she does an inside.  And only showers and sleeps in her cabin.

 

Whatever works for you.

[OzKiwiJJ]

2 hours ago, SRF said:

 

Two cruises per year in an inside cabin does not equal one cruise on an upscale line.

 

 

Actually it can if you add in all the extras you pay for that are inclusive on the upscale line, and you pick a lower priced itinerary on that upscale line. e.g. two Princess cruises - one at $164.06pp per day including drinks etc, the other at $179.35pp per day, totalling 343.41. Crystal cruise $324pp per day. Note: prices quoted are in AUD with exchange rate conversion from USD current at the time for the Crystal cruise.

[Warm Breezes]

21 hours ago, chipmaster said:

 

Putting nice stuff there is a waste for the cruise lines, can't monitize your time while you napping or enjoying stuff privately

True....which is why I find myself more and more either booking early to make sure I get the cheaper larger balcony that can have a lounger on it (NCL Escape Angled Balcony) or biting the bullet and paying more for an Aft Balcony where I get 2 nice loungers and all the privacy and ocean I want.  They still make money off me one way or another.

[clo]

5 hours ago, SRF said:

Two cruises per year in an inside cabin does not equal one cruise on an upscale line.

 

We went to Antarctica in an inside cabin and I feel comfortable saying that it more than equaled and upscale line.

[chipmaster]

3 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

Actually it can if you add in all the extras you pay for that are inclusive on the upscale line, and you pick a lower priced itinerary on that upscale line. e.g. two Princess cruises - one at $164.06pp per day including drinks etc, the other at $179.35pp per day, totalling 343.41. Crystal cruise $324pp per day. Note: prices quoted are in AUD with exchange rate conversion from USD current at the time for the Crystal cruise.

 

And what if you laugh at all the people who waste those $ on those drinks and laugh again at what it has done to their bodies 😁

 

Who is to decide what is on'es joy and another's waste?   I personally would take two vacations over one, provided it met my personal goals of what it looks for, for others drink drink drink gluttony 😂

Edited August 21, 2019 by chipmaster

[clo]

10 minutes ago, chipmaster said:

 

And what if you laugh at all the people who waste those $ on those drinks and laugh again at what it has done to their bodies 😁

 

Who is to decide what is on'es joy and another's waste?   I personally would take two vacations over one, provided it met my personal goals of what it looks for, for others drink drink drink gluttony 😂

I'd also add in that for those who cruise for the sake of cruising then that's another factor.  If they're willing to go anywhere if the price is right.

[brillohead]

That's what I love about cruising -- there's something for everyone. 

For people who really enjoy the suite experience on a cruise, they can do that.  For people who really enjoy the public space experience on a cruise, they can do that.  

I'm one who typically does an inside room, and I'm not "suffering along with" or "putting up with" my inside room in the least -- it simply suits my needs.  I'm a night owl who commonly sleeps from 4am to noon, so the pitch dark "cave" works well for me. 

 

After Tutti Salad for breakfast/lunch in the MDR, I spend my afternoons on the pool deck socializing with others.  Evenings are spent in a lounge with cruise friends, at a show, in the nightclub, then I retire to my room to read for a while before turning in and repeating the whole thing all over again.  My stateroom really is simply a place to sleep, shower, and change my clothes, and if I had a balcony or even a suite, that wouldn't change how and where I spend my shipboard time in the least.

 

However, there are also people who like getting up in the morning and enjoying coffee and/or breakfast on their balcony while watching the sunrise, spending sea days on their balcony reading / napping / drinking a glass of wine (with their partner or alone), in the evening socializing with others over drinks in the suite lounge or watching the sunset from their balcony, etc.  

I have no envy of those with balconies or suites, and I hope they don't have pity for me in my inside room, for I am very happy there indeed.  Honestly, if I won the lottery, I'm still not sure I'd give up my inside room!

[clo]

30 minutes ago, brillohead said:

That's what I love about cruising -- there's something for everyone. 

For people who really enjoy the suite experience on a cruise, they can do that.  For people who really enjoy the public space experience on a cruise, they can do that.  

I'm one who typically does an inside room, and I'm not "suffering along with" or "putting up with" my inside room in the least -- it simply suits my needs.  I'm a night owl who commonly sleeps from 4am to noon, so the pitch dark "cave" works well for me. 

 

After Tutti Salad for breakfast/lunch in the MDR, I spend my afternoons on the pool deck socializing with others.  Evenings are spent in a lounge with cruise friends, at a show, in the nightclub, then I retire to my room to read for a while before turning in and repeating the whole thing all over again.  My stateroom really is simply a place to sleep, shower, and change my clothes, and if I had a balcony or even a suite, that wouldn't change how and where I spend my shipboard time in the least.

 

However, there are also people who like getting up in the morning and enjoying coffee and/or breakfast on their balcony while watching the sunrise, spending sea days on their balcony reading / napping / drinking a glass of wine (with their partner or alone), in the evening socializing with others over drinks in the suite lounge or watching the sunset from their balcony, etc.  

I have no envy of those with balconies or suites, and I hope they don't have pity for me in my inside room, for I am very happy there indeed.  Honestly, if I won the lottery, I'm still not sure I'd give up my inside room!

We did an Alaska cruise a few years ago and I was super happy to have that inside cabin with its darkness.  The only light was a sliver under the door.

[sparks1093]

2 hours ago, chipmaster said:

 

 

Who is to decide what is on'es joy and another's waste?  

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so you decide for you and I decide for me. I don't care if anyone else doesn't like my choices.

[sail7seas]

4 hours ago, clo said:

We did an Alaska cruise a few years ago and I was super happy to have that inside cabin with its darkness.  The only light was a sliver under the door.

 

I  am Really  enjoyng your  photo of  that  brautiiful choclate  poodle.   What a cutie.    

 

Boy  or Girl  ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

[sail7seas]

On 8/20/2019 at 11:24 AM, chipmaster said:

 

Putting nice stuff there is a waste for the cruise lines, can't monitize your time while you napping or enjoying stuff privately

 

 

The way they monitize it is to povide such a n enjoyale experience to make those siuite guests eager to return for another cruise.  Breaakfast on the  vera,nda   in comfy  chairs at a  large enough table  l, is a lovely way to start the day   etc,  etc  My late DH had many a  relaxing  after noon nap on ship veranda  chaise lounges.

 

 

 

 

[clo]

54 minutes ago, sail7seas said:

 

I  am Really  enjoyng your  photo of  that  brautiiful choclate  poodle.   What a cutie.    

 

Boy  or Girl  ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aw, aren't you sweet?  Actually he's "red." And his name is "Hairy Red Dog."  I'll pass your compliment along to him 🙂

 Thanks.

[SRF]

16 hours ago, clo said:

We went to Antarctica in an inside cabin and I feel comfortable saying that it more than equaled and upscale line.

 

Do you always compare apple to oranges?

[OzKiwiJJ]

18 hours ago, chipmaster said:

 

And what if you laugh at all the people who waste those $ on those drinks and laugh again at what it has done to their bodies 😁

 

Who is to decide what is on'es joy and another's waste?   I personally would take two vacations over one, provided it met my personal goals of what it looks for, for others drink drink drink gluttony 😂

I'm sorry, but I really don't understand your rant. You seem to have assumed that we sit around a cruise ship and drink all day just because I mentioned "drinks etc" which are extras on mass market lines, along with speciality restaurants, excursions, laundry, and other onboard spending. Perhaps I should have also mentioned daily gratuities. They aren't charged for Australians booking Australian cruises but, of course, the fares are usually higher. All those things, except excursions and laundry, were included on Crystal and we had sufficient OBC to cover all of our onboard spending. Plus the service and food was superb.

 

We choose the cruises we do by itinerary, not just for the sake of being on a ship. We're equally comfortable cruising in an inside cabin as in a balcony and look for value for money with the cruises we choose. Sometimes a luxury cruise line is better value and provides better itineraries than a mass market cruise line. 

[chipmaster]

5 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

 

We choose the cruises we do by itinerary, not just for the sake of being on a ship. We're equally comfortable cruising in an inside cabin as in a balcony and look for value for money with the cruises we choose. Sometimes a luxury cruise line is better value and provides better itineraries than a mass market cruise line. 

 

 

All about value, agreed, sometimes sail outside suite, many times inside dark as a cave, all about what we are looking for like you.

 

Love all the included perks sometimes get a drink, sometimes a drink package too.       But aghast at how our society has become almost Wally like 😲

[sail7seas]

23 hours ago, clo said:

Aw, aren't you sweet?  Actually he's "red." And his name is "Hairy Red Dog."  I'll pass your compliment along to him 🙂

 Thanks.

 

 

Please tell him he has a fan club of at least one (m e  ..)

 

 

I believe they understand all praise we heap on them  

 

I love   those mini poodles and have happily   spoiled three through the years.   Some of my friends say it is time for another, but I think not. 

 

Edited August 22, 2019 by sail7seas

[clo]

3 minutes ago, sail7seas said:

Some of my friends say it is time for another, but I think not. 

Oh, I know we said we were on a zero replacement policy and made it almost a year.  Got this little guy thinking he could fly with us when we go to Seattle to see family several times a year.  But he made such a fuss 😞  

[davekathy]

Come on, some of you are killing a good chair hogging thread. 😜🍺

[clo]

8 minutes ago, davekathy said:

Come on, some of you are killing a good chair hogging thread. 😜🍺

She started it )  LOL.

 

[ducklite]

On 8/21/2019 at 5:37 AM, SRF said:

 

Two cruises per year in an inside cabin does not equal one cruise on an upscale line.

 

 

The way they keep tacking on fees for everything except toilet paper, just give it time.