Bennybluehat Posted August 26, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I’ve been reading with some amusement & bewilderment the thread on taking a pocket knife with you on your cruise, especially the people stating they take items like cheese and Wd40 with them - the mind boggles! It made me wonder what is the strangest item or items you take with you? ( and keep it clean lol ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted August 26, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Michelle😀 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennybluehat Posted August 26, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted August 26, 2019 11 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said: Michelle😀 After that comment I think you mean “did” take with u lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlight Posted August 26, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Thought I’d get in early with the wife but Andy beat me to it 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquishTheWhale Posted August 27, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 27, 2019 We take a mini torch- I know, it's not a camping expedition! But we usually have an inside cabin and use it to navigate to the loo during the night to avoid waking up the other person by turning on the light. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKWLDCruise Posted August 27, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 27, 2019 small screwdriver and plug fuses. After having to search a thankfully Caribbean port to find someone to sell me a UK plug fuse because my camera battery charger blew one I took precautions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annieuk Posted August 27, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 27, 2019 If we're going from Southampton, which we are very shortly there's quite a lot of 'extra things' that I take - not if it's a fly cruise of course. I always take a cup and saucer as I hate drinking coffee from a thick mug. I take coffee bags as the on board coffee isn't worth drinking. We too take a screwdriver and, if I remember, I have a little spectacles repair kit with a very tiny screwdriver and screws, just in case. We both wear glasses so we make sure we each take a spare pare. I usually take pencils, a rubber and pencil sharpener as my husband likes doing the daily crossword - I forgot a pencil on one cruise and had the greatest trouble in finding one - not even one in the Emporium. I also take cellotape , it's amazing how often it comes in useful. We often take a few packets of our favourite crisps to have with a drink before dinner - the only ones on board are often Pringles or large Kettle crisps and they are expensive. I drink a lot of squash so I take a couple of bottles - I'm not keen on the little squeezy type that you squirt into a glass of water. I'm in the middle of packing now so have lots of lists. I'm sure some people think I'm very odd taking all theset things! We did the Aurora 65 night cruise 18 months ago - imagine what my packing list was like then! We've never done a World but maybe one day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white_bear Posted August 27, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 27, 2019 We take all sorts of things as well - including magnetic clips (Ikea) - good for securing paperwork etc to the cabin wall and a champagne stopper. We have now given up with the P&O biscuits and take our own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve333 Posted August 27, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Battery operated latte whisker,packets of cappuccino/latte,lime cordial to flavour water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie11 Posted August 27, 2019 #10 Share Posted August 27, 2019 I don’t think it’s strange - just practical - but I always take a battery powered motion sensitive night light with a low intensity amber bulb. Like this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mr-Beams-Battery-Powered-Motion-Sensing-Stick-Anywhere/dp/B01JH0SKQO/ref=sr_1_7?crid=34367AVJM5VBG&keywords=battery+motion+sensor+night+light&qid=1566927714&s=kitchen&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&sprefix=Battery+motion+%2Caps%2C155&sr=1-7 Great for moving about in the blackness of the night time cabin without either waking yourself completely with retina-shattering bright bathroom lights or, hopefully, even disturbing your cabin-mate Other useful things are a multi USB charger and a clock with luminous face. We, too, like to take sachets of olives and small packs of nibbles for the balcony. Also take a teeny-weeny multi tool with corkscrew, penknife (that’s another thread, I know), screwdriver, etc, all neatly folded in and unthreatening for security scanning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted August 27, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 27, 2019 This thread is fantastic. How have I ever got through life without a battery operated latte whisker!!! Thats my favourite so far, let's see who can top that... Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twogreynomads Posted August 27, 2019 #12 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Wooden clothes pegs - never travel without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tablelamp Posted August 27, 2019 #13 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Why pray, on Arcadia, are the light switches behind the pillows (torch needed) The idea of a cup and saucer is excellent, I too hate during out of mugs, that’s why I have room service! I shall sneak one from the dining room and take my own coffee bags! Beat this one, I take an orthopaedic thigh length boot for using in the shower (on a just in case basis), I am forever damaging my shins which then must be kept dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted August 27, 2019 #14 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Battery operated 20 fairy lights to hang around the pictures! 🌲. Even in Summer 😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thejuggler Posted August 27, 2019 #15 Share Posted August 27, 2019 32 minutes ago, Twogreynomads said: Wooden clothes pegs - never travel without them. We don't even have those at home! I wouldn't think of buying some to take on holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted August 27, 2019 #16 Share Posted August 27, 2019 25 minutes ago, Tablelamp said: Why pray, on Arcadia, are the light switches behind the pillows (torch needed) The idea of a cup and saucer is excellent, I too hate during out of mugs, that’s why I have room service! I shall sneak one from the dining room and take my own coffee bags! Beat this one, I take an orthopaedic thigh length boot for using in the shower (on a just in case basis), I am forever damaging my shins which then must be kept dry. One thigh length boot...😀 That must make security smile when it pops up on the scanner... Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted August 27, 2019 #17 Share Posted August 27, 2019 22 minutes ago, galeforce9 said: Battery operated 20 fairy lights to hang around the pictures! 🌲. Even in Summer 😱 Fantastic... Just confirms my suspicion that everybody on this forum is completely bonkers😀 Andy 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennybluehat Posted August 27, 2019 Author #18 Share Posted August 27, 2019 It’s a good job you can take as much luggage as you want when you are on a cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tablelamp Posted August 27, 2019 #19 Share Posted August 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Bennybluehat said: It’s a good job you can take as much luggage as you want when you are on a cruise! What about those of us who need to fly to Southampton. And a message for Andy, it’s jolly nice being bonkers! This string of messages makes me feel happy inside. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted August 28, 2019 #20 Share Posted August 28, 2019 9 hours ago, AndyMichelle said: One thigh length boot...😀 That must make security smile when it pops up on the scanner... Andy We could have a WHIPround and get her a pair. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve333 Posted August 28, 2019 #21 Share Posted August 28, 2019 12 hours ago, AndyMichelle said: This thread is fantastic. How have I ever got through life without a battery operated latte whisker!!! Thats my favourite so far, let's see who can top that... Andy You can get them on eBay delivered for £10 Andy,made by Aerolatte to go-Morrison’s sellboxes of 8 Nescafé gold cappuccino/latte etc for £1.50,bargain,Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 28, 2019 #22 Share Posted August 28, 2019 No idea why people take half the stuff 5hey do, but hey to each their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted August 28, 2019 #23 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) Wow, I can just about manage to pack all of the clothes that I need without worrying about fairy lights and torches and I would worry about breaking cups if I took them. I already have a list stored on my laptop that I print and tick off as I pack to avoid missing anything. Edited August 28, 2019 by Josy1953 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted August 28, 2019 #24 Share Posted August 28, 2019 12 hours ago, AndyMichelle said: This thread is fantastic. How have I ever got through life without a battery operated latte whisker!!! Thats my favourite so far, let's see who can top that... Andy I read somewhere that various attachments are available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0t Posted August 28, 2019 #25 Share Posted August 28, 2019 14 hours ago, white_bear said: We take all sorts of things as well - including magnetic clips (Ikea) - good for securing paperwork etc to the cabin wall and a champagne stopper. We have now given up with the P&O biscuits and take our own. Champagne stopper - good plan! Just added one to our suitcase 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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