iron???

[micruiser2002]

A lit cigarette can actually start a fire, I do not believe an iron that is left on will start a actual fire. At least I have not been able to find any statistics to show that in recent years. Yes it may burn someone but that is not what RCl states when they say why they do not allow them. They consider them a FIRE hazard (not a burn hazard) and they are not.

 

Sorry I just wish they would call it what it is, extra revenue.

[negc]

A lit cigarette can actually start a fire, I do not believe an iron that is left on will start a actual fire. At least I have not been able to find any statistics to show that in recent years. Yes it may burn someone but that is not what RCl states when they say why they do not allow them. They consider them a FIRE hazard (not a burn hazard) and they are not.

 

Sorry I just wish they would call it what it is, extra revenue.

 

You and others have already done so, but the only thing that really matters is that irons are prohibited and, for the time being at least, cigarettes are not. :rolleyes:

[curcurt]

A lit cigarette can actually start a fire, I do not believe an iron that is left on will start a actual fire. At least I have not been able to find any statistics to show that in recent years. Yes it may burn someone but that is not what RCl states when they say why they do not allow them. They consider them a FIRE hazard (not a burn hazard) and they are not.

 

Sorry I just wish they would call it what it is, extra revenue.

 

You hit the nail on the head, it is all about money.

 

Just search the internet and you will find cigarettes are the #1 kill for fatal fires. Irons do not even show up on most studies. If irons are such a huge fire hazard, than why does every hotel have one. They are banning cigarettes at more and more hotels because of the fire danger and lingering smell.

 

Most irons are sold with auto shut features. All they need to do is require auto shut off irons only for use on their ships.:cool:

[nellydean]

we went smoke free in public places in the UK on July 1st, and every time I passed through (stayed at least an hour :) ) Casino Royale on the Liberty last week I came out smelling like an old ashtray - yuk!

no way an iron would have had such an impact on my health (can't get the nicotine-free steamers anymore...)

[volleyballmom87]

Has this little "debate" been "ironed out" yet?

 

I am not usually into puns, but that was really punny.:p

[Tranquil Waters]

I guess you never saw this-

 

Prohibited Items

Items with Heating Elements or Open Flames

Certain items that generate heat or produce an open flame are not permitted on ship. This includes

clothing irons, hotplates, candles, incense and any other item that may create a fire hazard. (Curling irons

and hair dryers are allowed.)

 

I am not saying you were right or wrong in taking an iron...I am just pointing out what it states in the Guest Conduct Policy.

 

 

".... and any other item that may create a fire hazard."

 

Yea!!!! RCI has finally - and in writing - banned smoking products onboard. :D :D Smoking products certainly may create a fire hazard. Just ask the folks on Explorer. ;)

 

Time to spread the word. Get all those fire hazards off the ship!

[Rala]

I don't even know where my iron is! I never iron at home or anywhere else. That's what non-wrinkle fabrics and dry cleaners are for!

 

However, I would love to know what a "plonker" is. Thanks!

[MAKEM]

I don't even know where my iron is! I never iron at home or anywhere else. That's what non-wrinkle fabrics and dry cleaners are for!

 

However, I would love to know what a "plonker" is. Thanks!

 

O.k.

plonker is a mild pejorative term to descrbe someone as being idiotic or stupid.

apparently it started as a ref. to someone being drunk on cheap wine or plonk.

It became a bit of a catch phrase in a T.V series in UK called Only Fools and Horses [brilliant]

 

rodney you are a plonker!

Yours in explanation , Mrs makem

[negc]

".... and any other item that may create a fire hazard."

 

Yea!!!! RCI has finally - and in writing - banned smoking products onboard. :D :D Smoking products certainly may create a fire hazard. Just ask the folks on Explorer. ;)

 

Time to spread the word. Get all those fire hazards off the ship!

 

Pass the popcorn and fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy ride.:rolleyes:

[TahoeBob]

I do not believe an iron that is left on will start a actual fire.

 

Thanks for clearing that fact up, I guess I will have to phone a friend of mine and tell him that there house really did not catch on fire after all. The fire dept must have been wrong about all the flames that were in the house, because they must not have been there at all. I guess the insurance company just cut a check for damages that really did not happen. but back to the fire department, I guess they were wrong in saying that the iron that was left pluged in started the fire.

[micruiser2002]

How long ago was that? Do some research and you will see it is rare these days for irons to be the cause of house fires. Yes years ago when they used poor quality cords they did fray and would start a fire.

[Tranquil Waters]

Thanks for clearing that fact up, I guess I will have to phone a friend of mine and tell him that there house really did not catch on fire after all. The fire dept must have been wrong about all the flames that were in the house, because they must not have been there at all. I guess the insurance company just cut a check for damages that really did not happen. but back to the fire department, I guess they were wrong in saying that the iron that was left pluged in started the fire.

 

Ouch, what a "scorching" reply. :rolleyes: Tsk, tsk!

 

I have to say that I am in agreement with 2002. Give me a cabin neighbors that are "plugging in" over a cabin neighbors that are "lighting up" any day.

 

However, since it appears that RCI has now officially - in writing - banned both activities, it is really a moot point..... :D

[Rala]

Thank you, MAKEM for the explanation of "plonker". I love some of the expressions from "across the pond" ! I hope they bring that TV series you mentioned over here. I enjoy many of the "Britcoms" which are shown on some of our channels here. Thanks again!

[negc]

Ouch, what a "scorching" reply. :rolleyes: Tsk, tsk!

 

I have to say that I am in agreement with 2002. Give me a cabin neighbors that are "plugging in" over a cabin neighbors that are "lighting up" any day.

 

However, since it appears that RCI has now officially - in writing - banned both activities, it is really a moot point..... :D

 

Frankly I wouldn't be thrilled with cabin neighbors who were jeopardizing my safety in either instance, but you and I both know that while RCI is instituting a new policy restricting where guests can smoke it is not "banning" smoking entirely on its ships. Looks like you just want to add fuel to the "anti-smoking" fire.:rolleyes: Irons are prohibited, the use of smoking materials is only restricted.

[KelJ]

I don't even know where my iron is! I never iron at home or anywhere else. That's what non-wrinkle fabrics and dry cleaners are for!

 

However, I would love to know what a "plonker" is. Thanks!

 

I wondered that myself, since I'm the one at whom it was directed! Many of us were called much worse by that poster but, alas, many posts from this thread have been pulled.

Thanks to MAKEM for the definition.