Mikew0805 Posted September 17, 2006 #101 Share Posted September 17, 2006 [quote name='boowaaccaa']Sorry...what does this mean??? And to Mike....I understood exactly what you meant from the begining...it's a tough crowd out here!! :p[/quote] ROTFL, means Rolling on the floor lauging! Thanks boo.:) -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew0805 Posted September 17, 2006 #102 Share Posted September 17, 2006 [quote name='boowaaccaa']Sorry...what does this mean??? And to Mike....I understood exactly what you meant from the begining...it's a tough crowd out here!! :p[/quote] ROTFL, means Rolling on the floor laughing. Also, thanks boo :) -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew0805 Posted September 17, 2006 #103 Share Posted September 17, 2006 oops I couldnt see that last post.. sorry for double. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted September 17, 2006 #104 Share Posted September 17, 2006 [quote name='Mikew0805']It is not and IRON, [/quote] Andirons? Please tell me you don't bring them on! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew0805 Posted September 17, 2006 #105 Share Posted September 17, 2006 [quote name='MrPete']Andirons? Please tell me you don't bring them on! :)[/quote] OK ok :rolleyes: an iron. Sheesh LOL -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted September 17, 2006 #106 Share Posted September 17, 2006 And so, the answer to the OPs question is YES (but she knew that way back on post #7). :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LetMeGo Posted September 17, 2006 #107 Share Posted September 17, 2006 [quote name='GoinCruisin']Have you checked out how many electrical fires have been started versus the number of fires started by cigarettes?? Apparently the engineers that built the cruise ships know a little something... the stress on the system, current, etc. If your theory is correct, why in the world would they have laundry rooms with irons in them on every deck??? They don't charge for the use of the irons... and they are in rooms that are designed to be laundry rooms. Do you know enough about the electrical systems on the ships to make that statement??? :confused: It doesn't matter what YOU think is a fire hazard... cruise lines consider an iron a fire hazard... to any reasonable person, that would be all they needed to know.[/quote] According to the statistics in Finland, there are roughly equal amounts of fires started by cigarettes than there are fires starting from electrical appliances. Most of the cigarette fires on ships are avoided with the flame retardant materials in decoration, but so are most of the electrical fires by not having stoves or hot plates in cabins (those account for more than a third of the appliances), and by examining the electrical systems a lot better than they would be at buildings. The latest Carnival ships on which I was an electricial (The Spirit-class, see my signature) have better electrical systems than your average home, and that includes selective automatic breakers. There are automatic breakers in the cabins for both socket types and lighting, and a main breaker for the entire cabin. If you plug in enough appliances at the same time (around 3kW I think, depending on the voltage) or there is a short circuit somewhere, [B]your [/B]cabin will lose its power, not the neighbour. The design basis of the electrical distribution in the cabins is an assumption of 200 watts for power sockets in addition to the lighting. That's roughly what the TV and VCR take, or if one in ten cabins have their hair dryers on. This is the average consumption, which is about 40% of what the next step of the distribution system is rated to withstand. If more than 1/3 of the cabins have their hairdryers on at the same time continuously, the circuit breaker in the electrical distribution room will cut off an area of 20-50 cabins because of the excessive power consumption and suspected fault. In conclusion I would say... The ban on irons is both to prevent the electrical distribution system from cutting off the individual cabins where people want to use irons and hairdryers at the same time, as well as reducing the fire hazard in the cabins with at least a few more percent. Laundry rooms are inheerntly safer because the irons have their own circuit breakers (no fear of overload), the room has a lot less flammable materials, and since there are so few of the rooms it's easy to check on them every 15 minutes or so when crew members are passing by. I also seem to recall from the crew laundrettes that the irons have a timer on them, so you can't leave them on indefinitely... I don't know if that's true in the passenger areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted September 17, 2006 #108 Share Posted September 17, 2006 We've had the same type of heat and steam produced on posts on the Celebrity sites in the past. I no longer ask nor tell because of posts being deleted but here is a site I found in my research about ships sinking by ironing while at sea.. This is the only way to make ironing safe::rolleyes: [URL="http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/11/07/1099781246299.html?from=storylhs"]http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/11/07/1099781246299.html?from=storylhs[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer53 Posted September 17, 2006 #109 Share Posted September 17, 2006 What about a straigtening iron for hair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted September 17, 2006 #110 Share Posted September 17, 2006 [quote name='summer53']What about a straigtening iron for hair?[/quote] [B][COLOR=purple]Those are ok, all hair appliances are allowed. :) [/COLOR][/B] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted September 17, 2006 #111 Share Posted September 17, 2006 [quote name='CALMOM']Yes, they are rude on Carnival site![/quote] Yeah and the first time that you post anything negative over on the Princess boards those so called friendly cheerleaders that you have met will be all over you like white on rice. ;) Just say that you have been warned.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdood Posted September 17, 2006 #112 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Just got off the Imagination yesterday, all passengers were informed that stewards would be looking through entire cabin for prohibited items, irons, candles etc. that were fire hazards. This was a refreshed policy and was being strictly enforced due to the Star Princess fire. There was a rumor that the x-ray team were looking for them in luggage as well. "Got the dope through, but the iron was confiscated...":p So, unless you can fit it in your safe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentureMan_2000 Posted September 17, 2006 #113 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Sounds like that news will just steam a lot of people... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted September 17, 2006 #114 Share Posted September 17, 2006 [quote name='mrdood']Just got off the Imagination yesterday, all passengers were informed that stewards would be looking through entire cabin for prohibited items, irons, candles etc. that were fire hazards. This was a refreshed policy and was being strictly enforced due to the Star Princess fire. There was a rumor that the x-ray team were looking for them in luggage as well. "Got the dope through, but the iron was confiscated...":p So, unless you can fit it in your safe...[/quote] [B][COLOR=purple]So from now on be sure to pack your iron in a different bag than your smuggled booze. :D :p [/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=#800080][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=#800080]I am glad they are taking steps to enforce their rules. Who knows maybe the dress codes will be next. :eek: [/COLOR][/B] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentureMan_2000 Posted September 17, 2006 #115 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Could you imagine... all the wrinkled jeans being worn to the dining room... it would be soooo embarassing... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew0805 Posted September 18, 2006 #116 Share Posted September 18, 2006 [quote name='VentureMan_2000']Sounds like that news will just steam a lot of people... :D[/quote] Good thing this wont affect steamers. Since they are not irons, in any way, and pose no fire hazard, it doesnt even plug in. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted September 18, 2006 #117 Share Posted September 18, 2006 END OF THREAD: Just buy clothes that don't wrinkle. Pass me some more popcorn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Jay Posted September 18, 2006 #118 Share Posted September 18, 2006 [quote name='crusinpsychRN']END OF THREAD: Just buy clothes that don't wrinkle. Pass me some more popcorn![/QUOTE] Is a double-knit leisure suit appropriate for Formal Night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted September 18, 2006 #119 Share Posted September 18, 2006 [quote name='mskita']I cannot imagine not being able to utilize an iron for 5 days. I have taken my iron on several cruises on another cruise line. Does Carnival really prohibit passengers from bringing irons onboard?[/quote] Just want to let you know that last week on the Pride while doing alittle bit of Laundry on Saturday, the last Sea Day. A lady came into the Laundry room to iron her skirt or something. After she left, she left the Iron [B][COLOR=red]ON[/COLOR][/B] !!! at the highest setting. The Iron was stowed into a metal box to prevent burns and to help cool it down. Luckly I checked the iron. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnip Posted September 18, 2006 #120 Share Posted September 18, 2006 [quote name='Leo Jay']Is a double-knit leisure suit appropriate for Formal Night?[/quote] or, how about a Nehru jacket? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkers22 Posted September 18, 2006 #121 Share Posted September 18, 2006 [quote name='Wennfred']Just want to let you know that last week on the Pride while doing alittle bit of Laundry on Saturday, the last Sea Day. A lady came into the Laundry room to iron her skirt or something. After she left, she left the Iron [B][COLOR=red]ON[/COLOR][/B] !!! at the highest setting. The Iron was stowed into a metal box to prevent burns and to help cool it down. Luckly I checked the iron. Fred[/quote] I thought they were on a timer and went off by themselves?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincenzo0506 Posted September 18, 2006 #122 Share Posted September 18, 2006 [quote name='Leo Jay']Is a double-knit leisure suit appropriate for Formal Night?[/quote] It depends on the color... vincenzo:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikel1733 Posted September 18, 2006 #123 Share Posted September 18, 2006 [quote name='Wennfred']Just want to let you know that last week on the Pride while doing alittle bit of Laundry on Saturday, the last Sea Day. A lady came into the Laundry room to iron her skirt or something. After she left, she left the Iron [B][COLOR=red]ON[/COLOR][/B] !!! at the highest setting. The Iron was stowed into a metal box to prevent burns and to help cool it down. Luckly I checked the iron. Fred[/quote] She was in a hurry as her cell phone was ringing.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted September 18, 2006 #124 Share Posted September 18, 2006 [quote name='vincenzo0506']It depends on the color... vincenzo:)[/quote] [B][I][COLOR=purple]How about these for formal night? They are tuxedos so nobody could possibly complain about someone wearing these to dinner. :D :p [/COLOR][/I][/B] [IMG]http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/new_line_cinema/dumb_and_dumber/_group_photos/jeff_daniels2.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincenzo0506 Posted September 18, 2006 #125 Share Posted September 18, 2006 [quote name='Mysticks1'][B][COLOR=#800080]I am glad they are taking steps to enforce their rules. Who knows maybe the dress codes will be next. :eek: [/COLOR][/B][/quote] [I]Dateline: New York City[/I] [I]Staff Reporter.[/I] [I]Today, the NYPD SWAT team was called out to Pier 92 when during a routine xray search of checked baggage, a pair of jeans and a "tuxedo" T-shirt were discovered packed in a suitcase.[/I] [I]The owner of the suitcase was given the "bums rush" (def. [/I][URL="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Bums+Rush"][I]http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Bums+Rush[/I][/URL][I]) into the back of the SWAT wagon which sped off at high speed.[/I] [I]At the site of the passenger being hustled off the pier, some 300 other passengers were seen opening their luggage on the pier and discarding their jeans.[/I] [I]It wasn't long before a fire was started and the FDNY had to be called to put it out.[/I] vincenzo:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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