CaribbeanCrushed Posted September 9, 2020 #1 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I know that everyone is frustrated. We all want to get back to sea. I hate it when someone makes a post that should be viewed as positive and then they are immediately bashed for being overly optimistic or a dreamer. I realize none of us want to be disappointed again as more and more cruises are cancelled and delays keep getting extended. But, there are those who are making it through this by clinging to glimmers of hope. We all have to get through this in our own way, and it sure doesn't help to berate and mock those posters. Remember, we will all be back to sea together; the optimist, the pessimist, the realist, the dreamers. Please reserve all negative and nasty posts for those post regarding tipping and MDR attire... LOL Just kidding! Come on people, let's get along and get through this together! 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcruzer2 Posted September 9, 2020 #2 Share Posted September 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, CaribbeanCrushed said: I know that everyone is frustrated. We all want to get back to sea. I hate it when someone makes a post that should be viewed as positive and then they are immediately bashed for being overly optimistic or a dreamer. I realize none of us want to be disappointed again as more and more cruises are cancelled and delays keep getting extended. But, there are those who are making it through this by clinging to glimmers of hope. We all have to get through this in our own way, and it sure doesn't help to berate and mock those posters. Remember, we will all be back to sea together; the optimist, the pessimist, the realist, the dreamers. Please reserve all negative and nasty posts for those post regarding tipping and MDR attire... LOL Just kidding! Come on people, let's get along and get through this together! 😍😍😍 😆😆😆 👍👍👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkruzer Posted September 9, 2020 #3 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I have hope. Borrowed a Caribbean tour book from the library for our January cruise. Something to look forward to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted September 9, 2020 #4 Share Posted September 9, 2020 54 minutes ago, CaribbeanCrushed said: I know that everyone is frustrated. We all want to get back to sea. I hate it when someone makes a post that should be viewed as positive and then they are immediately bashed for being overly optimistic or a dreamer. I realize none of us want to be disappointed again as more and more cruises are cancelled and delays keep getting extended. But, there are those who are making it through this by clinging to glimmers of hope. We all have to get through this in our own way, and it sure doesn't help to berate and mock those posters. Remember, we will all be back to sea together; the optimist, the pessimist, the realist, the dreamers. Please reserve all negative and nasty posts for those post regarding tipping and MDR attire... LOL Just kidding! Come on people, let's get along and get through this together! BUT, please remember this is an open forum and everyone is entitled to their opinions. No need to be nasty, but if someone disagrees with a post, they should be able to do so. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted September 9, 2020 #5 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I'm actually thrilled about going back to cruising with some of the new protocols that will be implemented, some of which I wished for before the pandemic. All thew new technological advances that will improve the cruise experience, from check in process, to muster drill, to how we'll experience dining onboard sound wonderful. All while enjoying a bit more personal space and a cleaner environment. I know that all of it won't be pina coladas and margaritas with a tropical umbrella, but I'm going to focus on the good stuff. :) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanCrushed Posted September 9, 2020 Author #6 Share Posted September 9, 2020 42 minutes ago, mek said: BUT, please remember this is an open forum and everyone is entitled to their opinions. No need to be nasty, but if someone disagrees with a post, they should be able to do so. True, but sometimes a disagreeing response isn't just not necessary or helpful. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted September 9, 2020 #7 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 hour ago, CaribbeanCrushed said: True, but sometimes a disagreeing response isn't just not necessary or helpful. But who determines that something isn't necessary or helpful? That is the big problem - when other people decide what is and isn't acceptable for someone else based on their opinions or values. Again, as long as someone isn't hateful, all comments and thoughts should be freely exchanged on these boards. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena1 Posted September 9, 2020 #8 Share Posted September 9, 2020 3 hours ago, CaribbeanCrushed said: I know that everyone is frustrated. We all want to get back to sea. I hate it when someone makes a post that should be viewed as positive and then they are immediately bashed for being overly optimistic or a dreamer. I realize none of us want to be disappointed again as more and more cruises are cancelled and delays keep getting extended. But, there are those who are making it through this by clinging to glimmers of hope. We all have to get through this in our own way, and it sure doesn't help to berate and mock those posters. Remember, we will all be back to sea together; the optimist, the pessimist, the realist, the dreamers. Please reserve all negative and nasty posts for those post regarding tipping and MDR attire... LOL Just kidding! Come on people, let's get along and get through this together! Thank you, could not have said it better myself. I am one of those positive people that continually gets bashed out here by the negative people, so I love your post 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtime Cruizin Posted September 10, 2020 #9 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Well I think the old addage to be said comes to mind about any subject or a particular post, "if you don't have something nice to say, then don't say it". And we're all adults here so we all know what is considered nice and what isn't. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanCrushed Posted September 10, 2020 Author #10 Share Posted September 10, 2020 15 hours ago, mek said: But who determines that something isn't necessary or helpful? That is the big problem - when other people decide what is and isn't acceptable for someone else based on their opinions or values. Again, as long as someone isn't hateful, all comments and thoughts should be freely exchanged on these boards. Okay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMastodon Posted September 10, 2020 #11 Share Posted September 10, 2020 19 hours ago, CaribbeanCrushed said: I know that everyone is frustrated. We all want to get back to sea. I hate it when someone makes a post that should be viewed as positive and then they are immediately bashed for being overly optimistic or a dreamer. I realize none of us want to be disappointed again as more and more cruises are cancelled and delays keep getting extended. But, there are those who are making it through this by clinging to glimmers of hope. We all have to get through this in our own way, and it sure doesn't help to berate and mock those posters. Remember, we will all be back to sea together; the optimist, the pessimist, the realist, the dreamers. Please reserve all negative and nasty posts for those post regarding tipping and MDR attire... LOL Just kidding! Come on people, let's get along and get through this together! Yeah buddy!!! This situation is mentally draining for many (understandable) Just have to roll with it and hope for the best - just remember it could be MUCH worse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loman Posted September 10, 2020 #12 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Go Steelers ! Now thats positive . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 10, 2020 #13 Share Posted September 10, 2020 16 hours ago, mek said: But who determines that something isn't necessary or helpful? That is the big problem - when other people decide what is and isn't acceptable for someone else based on their opinions or values. Again, as long as someone isn't hateful, all comments and thoughts should be freely exchanged on these boards. I guess it's open season on shaming people 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanCrushed Posted September 10, 2020 Author #14 Share Posted September 10, 2020 8 minutes ago, loman said: Go Steelers ! Now thats positive . Yes it is!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanCrushed Posted September 10, 2020 Author #15 Share Posted September 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: I guess it's open season on shaming people Unfortunately.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hloakes Posted September 10, 2020 #16 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I get tired of the snarky comments. If one chooses to hope for a cruise in the near future there are those who insist on pouring cold water on that hope. I know and understand the situation and do not need someone telling me what is going on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 10, 2020 #17 Share Posted September 10, 2020 23 hours ago, CaribbeanCrushed said: I know that everyone is frustrated. We all want to get back to sea. I hate it when someone makes a post that should be viewed as positive and then they are immediately bashed for being overly optimistic or a dreamer. I realize none of us want to be disappointed again as more and more cruises are cancelled and delays keep getting extended. But, there are those who are making it through this by clinging to glimmers of hope. We all have to get through this in our own way, and it sure doesn't help to berate and mock those posters. Remember, we will all be back to sea together; the optimist, the pessimist, the realist, the dreamers. Please reserve all negative and nasty posts for those post regarding tipping and MDR attire... LOL Just kidding! Come on people, let's get along and get through this together! A group of people who became friendly on another cruise board site decided to go on a cruise together.They live all over the US and in 2018 booked a cruise leaving from Fla in April 2020.Many of the people also post on CC.I am in e-mail contact with several of them and they were so excited.Many of these people are elderly and their smiles went to frowns. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 10, 2020 #18 Share Posted September 10, 2020 3 hours ago, loman said: Go Steelers ! Now thats positive . More positive would be Go politicians 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanCrushed Posted September 10, 2020 Author #19 Share Posted September 10, 2020 1 hour ago, hloakes said: I get tired of the snarky comments. If one chooses to hope for a cruise in the near future there are those who insist on pouring cold water on that hope. I know and understand the situation and do not need someone telling me what is going on. That is exactly my point! I guess, if I want to be positive or hopeful, I should post those comments on a different site... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 10, 2020 #20 Share Posted September 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, CaribbeanCrushed said: That is exactly my point! I guess, if I want to be positive or hopeful, I should post those comments on a different site... FB is way worse, no moderators to speak of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2chiefs Posted September 10, 2020 #21 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Our next cruise is scheduled for March - fingers crossed with a POSITIVE attitude!! Cheers T 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loman Posted September 10, 2020 #22 Share Posted September 10, 2020 1 hour ago, lenquixote66 said: More positive would be Go politicians 😀 Did the Washington football team pick a new name 😁 Ah the good old days , watching football at the on air club on Oasis and Allure. Cruising at its finest ... for me anyway lol , great memories . I specifically cruised in September so i could catch a few games during the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted September 10, 2020 #23 Share Posted September 10, 2020 5 hours ago, loman said: Go Steelers ! Now thats positive . Time to get out the Terrible Towel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted September 10, 2020 #24 Share Posted September 10, 2020 On 9/9/2020 at 12:42 PM, CaribbeanCrushed said: I know that everyone is frustrated. We all want to get back to sea. I hate it when someone makes a post that should be viewed as positive and then they are immediately bashed for being overly optimistic or a dreamer. I realize none of us want to be disappointed again as more and more cruises are cancelled and delays keep getting extended. But, there are those who are making it through this by clinging to glimmers of hope. We all have to get through this in our own way, and it sure doesn't help to berate and mock those posters. Remember, we will all be back to sea together; the optimist, the pessimist, the realist, the dreamers. Please reserve all negative and nasty posts for those post regarding tipping and MDR attire... LOL Just kidding! Come on people, let's get along and get through this together! I hope we can cruise together sometime soon and we can spend some quality time at the pool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanCrushed Posted September 10, 2020 Author #25 Share Posted September 10, 2020 23 minutes ago, loman said: Did the Washington football team pick a new name 😁 Ah the good old days , watching football at the on air club on Oasis and Allure. Cruising at its finest ... for me anyway lol , great memories . I specifically cruised in September so i could catch a few games during the cruise. I haven't heard that they've picked a new name yet. They are keeping us in suspense. I remember watching a Steelers/Ravens Monday Night game on the Oasis. I was amazed at how the teams jerseys suddenly appeared. I was a fun evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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