Masks

[island lady]

4 minutes ago, davekathy said:

Smile...😷

 

I wondered why I was having dreams of being with a bank robbing hold up gang from the old west...until I looked in the mirror at Publix grocery today.  Oh...OK...now I know why. 

 

 

 

[lenquixote66]

There was a story on the news today about barber shops opening in my part of NY.They shower people and Barbers wearing masks.

 

I wonder how I can get my beard trimmed wearing a mask ?

[davekathy]

33 minutes ago, nelblu said:

If you find wearing a mask difficult, you might as wells stay home as this will be a requirement going forward.

...your opinion (WAG). Waiting for the official printed policy from RC to be published in our future cruise documents that advises us that masks are mandatory. If RC recommends/requires we wear a mask fine we will respectfully do so. We'll bring them and be prepared to wear a mask but we won't wear a mask unless the staff actually enforces the policy like a lot of the current policies.   

Edited June 10, 2020 by davekathy

[Billy Baltic]

48 minutes ago, davekathy said:

Lovincruisin1321...My Magic 8 Ball say's, "cannot predict now". 🎱 Provide the source of your rumor. 

I’ve been keep an eye on your magic 8 ball and I think it has commitment issues. It always sits on the fence 🤔

[davekathy]

Just now, Billy Baltic said:

I’ve been keep an eye on your magic 8 ball and I think it has commitment issues. It always sits on the fence 🤔

Right on. At least it can't be called a lair. 🤣 

[Erik101]

Come back to this thread in August when the lines start sailing again.  If they do start sailing, someone will post their onboard experience on YouTube.  You’ll get your answer then. 

[L454S]

1 hour ago, nelblu said:

I've been wearing a mask since Mid-March, before being mandatory, when going shopping, taking food out or generally being outside my house.  I even wear a mask and rubber gloves when visiting my mom who's going to be 102 and my kids as I don't want to take a chance-both for me and them.

 

I believe this will be the new norm until a effective vaccine is developed.  

 

If you find wearing a mask difficult, you might as wells stay home as this will be a requirement going forward.

 

Ps. Wonder what the impact will be in the next 10 days because of these demonstrations. 

 

 

 

The other option is, YOU stay home if you are worried.

Edited June 10, 2020 by L454S

[OfcSupport]

There is a recent Conde Nast Traveler article that discusses possible changes to cruising as a result of the pandemic. They mention wearing masks in all public places. When I go out in the heat now with a mask I can only keep it on for a short time before it's too hot and uncomfortable. I have several comped cruises. I will cancel them all if forced to wear a mask. I can't imagine sitting by the pool or working out at the gym with a mask on.

 

[pcur]

From what I'm reading here, people are wearing very uncomfortable masks.  If it's required, and you want to cruise, look for some soft cotton ones with double ties.  That way you can adjust the fit to be comfortable, and untying the top tie, the mask can be off your face, but handy to put back up.

 

I make our masks, so they are comfortable for us to wear.

 

 

[AllureOfVacation]

I might be in the minority, but I do not care if I would have to wear a mask in public places during the cruise. Sure, it is not "normal", but under these circumstances it would not be a problem for me.

 

Sometimes, e. g. at work, I do not even recognize that I am still wearing that thing.

 

A ship has lots of tight spaces, therefore I think keeping distance might be almost impossible at times.

[cruisegirl1]

Their ship/their rules. If it becomes a requirement, and you don’t want it, then don’t sail. 
 

Went to Costco last week. Masks were required.  If you want to be in the store, you have to wear a mask. If you don’t wanna wear a mask, go to another store. Seems simple. 

 

M

Edited June 10, 2020 by cruisegirl1

[yogimax]

3 hours ago, cb at sea said:

No way would I cruise if I had to wear a mask all the time.

 

No way would I cruise if they make it optional!

 

[yogimax]

3 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

I don’t know one person that enjoys or likes wearing a mask. I wore one today because the facility I was in required it. 

You wear a mask to protect OTHERS.  I don't like it either, but I do it because I care.

[nelblu]

1 hour ago, L454S said:

 

The other option is, YOU stay home if you are worried.

Exactly! Because Resorts and other vacation venues may require masks to be worn.

Edited June 10, 2020 by nelblu

[Iamcruzin]

So here is some input what is happening locally.  Today restaurants opened on Long Island.  They are only doing outdoor seating at this time. I just picked my son up from the train station. It was like a street fair. It was over crowded and nobody was wearing a mask.  I poked my head in my barber shop and made an appointment for tomorrow. They were wearing masks and I will be wearing mine tomorrow.  From what I'm witnessing here on day 2 of the restaurant opening in the epicenter of the pandemic I would be very surprised if masks will be required once cruising gets started up and if they are it probably won't be enforced.

Edited June 10, 2020 by Iamcruzin

[time4u2go]

4 hours ago, johnjen said:

We're on for June 2021. If masks become mandatory, we're canceling permanently as well. No one in their right minds after spending a fortune as it is on a cruise wants to wear a mask.

Speak for yourself.  It wouldn't bother me to wear a mask.

[Langley Cruisers]

2 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

There was a story on the news today about barber shops opening in my part of NY.They shower people and Barbers wearing masks... I wonder how I can get my beard trimmed wearing a mask ?

Different area geographically, but  know someone who manages a hair salon and she said for the time being, they are limiting their services. They are not doing beard/mustache trims, nor is either party permitted to talk during hair washing at the sink. Things are definitely different now... 

[LorraineP]

19 minutes ago, time4u2go said:

Speak for yourself.  It wouldn't bother me to wear a mask.

I agreed with johnjen after spending all this money no way will I be walking around a ship or being in the theater wearing a mask. Patiently waiting for what the requirements will be if I don’t like them I will definitely cancel. 

Edited June 10, 2020 by LorraineP
Spelling

[nelblu]

22 minutes ago, Iamcruzin said:

From what I'm witnessing here on day 2 of the restaurant opening in the epicenter of the pandemic I would be very surprised if masks will be required once cruising gets started up and if they are it probably won't be enforced.

Just like they enforce "no lounge chair savings/reservations."😁

[Keksie]

I know for myself I will not be spending vacation money to go places where masks are required.  I will just stay here and go to the beaches and restaurants.

[mugtech]

3 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

There was a story on the news today about barber shops opening in my part of NY.They shower people and Barbers wearing masks.

 

I wonder how I can get my beard trimmed wearing a mask ?

Wear your Lone Ranger mask.

[Iamcruzin]

13 minutes ago, nelblu said:

Just like they enforce "no lounge chair savings/reservations."😁

And kids in the adult solarium.

[Iamcruzin]

29 minutes ago, Langley Cruisers said:

Different area geographically, but  know someone who manages a hair salon and she said for the time being, they are limiting their services. They are not doing beard/mustache trims, nor is either party permitted to talk during hair washing at the sink. Things are definitely different now... 

Good, too much talking anyway. They need to turn those chairs quickly.

[HBE4]

5 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

We could always talk about Zip Codes and living under a dome. 
 

A friend made me do it

 

Friends don't let friends talk or post about magic zip codes, domed or not. 😀

[Spurschick]

At the end of the day if CDC require it as part of conditions to restart and sail then yes we will happily agree to wear.

 

I agree that in heat they can become laborious to wear, but Universal Studios has now set up up U-rest areas that you can walk through with no mask to have a break, maybe they could do something similar. 

 

Inside in AC no issues wearing. I’m sure you won’t have to wear them on your balcony or at table in restaurants. May be required in confined high traffic areas, casino, shops etc. 

 

The biggest challenge to the cruise line is the health of their staff as well as passengers. It would only take a small outbreak in crew to potentially bring everything back to a grinding halt.

 

One airline resumed flights recently and promptly cancelled them again as passengers refused to wear for the duration of the flight. I hope if it is mandatory on ships they don’t run into the same scenario.