Krazy Kruizers Posted August 11, 2007 #76 Share Posted August 11, 2007 We take these life boat drills seriously. We have been on ships when fires broke out - thankfully they were minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pierces Posted August 11, 2007 #77 Share Posted August 11, 2007 And somewhat closely related, years ago the life vest was often referred to as a "Mae West". LOL! I had forgotten that! BTW: Taking pictures doesn't mean you don't take something seriously! Look at all the pictures they take at a wedding... ...or a crime scene! :D Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted August 11, 2007 #78 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Frankly, I'm quite certain in an emergency every single thing taught to anyone would be instantly forgotten in mad self-centred panic. Does anyone honestly think that people would make their orderly way back to their cabins, pick up their life jackets and then proceed to an INSIDE waiting place and wait for a crew member to tell them what to do? I too have thought about this business of having to go back to my inside cabin, just to pick up a life-jacket that probably should be pre-positioned on Deck 4 somewhere,somehow. The very last thing I want to be doing is descending into the bowels of a large vessel to retrieve the thing that's gonna keep me afloat, if it comes to that. I have enough grey hair already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adorethesea Posted August 12, 2007 #79 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Oops! We are probably in big trouble.....too much fun at the Muster Drill!! :eek: [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakdaddy42 Posted August 13, 2007 #80 Share Posted August 13, 2007 If you notice the PFD (personal flotation device) that you get from room has your room number on it. The ship has tons of PFD all over the ship, i bet if you checked in the boxs that are along the deck that the muster drill is held on you would find extra PFD. I have gone back to the muster station later in the curise and there is a list of everyone that need to be there. If the boat is going down im going straight to the muster station and take my chance on not haveing a life jacket, but i will be in the right area to save my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUBBA Posted August 24, 2007 #81 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I Have Taken Great Muster Shots......hold The Camera Over Your Head And Snap Away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhugcat Posted August 24, 2007 #82 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I do not have any photos of muster but I do remember once... our Captain who was called Captain Fatchen - very nice man but in my mind, fuelled with pre cruise champagne, I thought of 'Captain Flatulance' and this started a small fit of the giggles - Unfortunately the giggles were made worse when he said - 'you may hear three short bursts and a loud blast' and when he got to the bit about a there being ' a thick fog' I was gone. Hence evil stares from around the room. Don't know what caused the giggles probably too much champagne before. Very stupid at my age I know, but still makes me laugh to this day.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckrphil Posted August 27, 2007 #83 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Me and the Mrs. - Grandeur of the Seas - April 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avril Posted September 1, 2007 #84 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Here are my photos from Muster Drill on the Carnival Legend at the beginning of our New Years cruise 2006/07. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMom22 Posted September 2, 2007 #85 Share Posted September 2, 2007 OK no bashing me - see the background - this was taken on OUR balacony BEFORE the muster drill. The life jackets make good padding for chest bumps~~;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted September 2, 2007 #86 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Explorer OTS August 17, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous Number Posted September 2, 2007 #87 Share Posted September 2, 2007 I do not have any photos of muster but I do remember once... our Captain who was called Captain Fatchen - very nice man but in my mind, fuelled with pre cruise champagne, I thought of 'Captain Flatulance' and this started a small fit of the giggles - Unfortunately the giggles were made worse when he said - 'you may hear three short bursts and a loud blast' and when he got to the bit about a there being ' a thick fog' I was gone. Hence evil stares from around the room. Don't know what caused the giggles probably too much champagne before. Very stupid at my age I know, but still makes me laugh to this day.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess-of-Quite-alot Posted September 3, 2007 #88 Share Posted September 3, 2007 This is a great thread...very entertaining! Kindly Chap, you are neither. And speaking of morons, why the heck did you even bother LOOKING at this thread? Obviously, you have some hidden needs for amusement unmet. I hope you find the opportunity to find laughter in simple things before you die. And thanks for the heads up..I'll be sure NEVER to try Cunard...I wuld surely not fit in with you stuffy ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindlychap Posted September 4, 2007 #89 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I hope you find the opportunity to find laughter in simple things before you die. I think I have discovered the ability to laugh at simple things. I hope this news encourages you. And thanks for the heads up..I'll be sure NEVER to try Cunard...I wuld surely not fit in with you stuffy ones. I will pass the good news on to Cunard. Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted September 4, 2007 #90 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I will pass the good news on to Cunard. Good news indeed. touche! Nice pics of QE2 in your signature block! Yours? If not, where/what url did you get them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lov2sailtoo Posted September 5, 2007 #91 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I think I have discovered the ability to laugh at simple things. I hope this news encourages you. I will pass the good news on to Cunard. Matthew You have spelt Veuve Clicquot incorrectly in your review of the QM2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindlychap Posted September 5, 2007 #92 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Nice pics of QE2 in your signature block!Yours? If not, where/what url did you get them? Of course, save the central one which was taken by a friend. The Avatar is mine as well, before you ask. You have spelt Veuve Clicquot incorrectly in your review of the QM2. One small typo is the extent of your argument? Desperate measures indeed. Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaNC Posted September 5, 2007 #93 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Okay, folks, this board is about photos...no harrassment or negative comments about members (see Community guidelines, please). Let's play nice and get back to the purpose of the OP. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxsonbrownie Posted September 6, 2007 #94 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Thank you Sheila!!:) And Kindlychap, if this offends you so much, maybe you should find another sandbox to play in:rolleyes: Now more pictures please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lov2sailtoo Posted September 7, 2007 #95 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Of course, save the central one which was taken by a friend. The Avatar is mine as well, before you ask. One small typo is the extent of your argument? Desperate measures indeed. Matthew A desperate measure on my part? No; I lost a 5,000 euro bet on my ability to spell it correctly. It's not my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lov2sailtoo Posted September 7, 2007 #96 Share Posted September 7, 2007 We can't be the only ones to take pictures at the muster drill - Legend 2006 This is the reason I love to cruise! I love meeting all the wonderful and fun people from all over the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lov2sailtoo Posted September 7, 2007 #97 Share Posted September 7, 2007 This is the reason I love to cruise! I love meeting all the wonderful and fun people from all over the world! ..also, I love to take pictures during the muster drill. How fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisers7771 Posted September 7, 2007 #98 Share Posted September 7, 2007 On Carnival Legend Aug 26, 2007: Doesnt everyone look so HAPPY??? It was hot and there were still more people coming out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMate Posted September 8, 2007 #99 Share Posted September 8, 2007 This one was just taken on June 24, 2007 on the Freedom of the Seas. I was taking a picture of the boat that had sprung a leak in the harbor. It was not until I viewed the picture later that night that I realized I had the full attention of one of the passengers ... Sprung leak???? I really hope for your own sake that you're joking.. To KindlyChap: I was safety officer on cruise ships for three years and can tell you that without humour and laughter we wouldn't be able to make the guests pay attention at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted September 10, 2007 #100 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Sprung leak???? I really hope for your own sake that you're joking.. To KindlyChap: I was safety officer on cruise ships for three years and can tell you that without humour and laughter we wouldn't be able to make the guests pay attention at all. You can see the boat in the photo. Obviously I am joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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