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Freedom delay: Searching for overboard monkey!!

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LizaMM

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DGP1111, look under thread ALMOST LIVE FROM THE FREEDOM NOV 30 2008

Than look at the pictures of Grand Cayman there is a picture of a blow up

monkey on someones balcony, how funny is that?

 

I have been following that thread myself and when I read the poting in the Everything Freedom thread I remembered that photo....actually posted back and asked if it was theirs.....

 

This was all before I read this one because I always hit Sunscribed Threads first!

 

It really seems as if this was an accident to me. Espescially if it was Julius, who it sounds like is an experienced cruiser!

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nolaAlive

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2) The fact some passengers didn't respond to the request (and later, demand) to go to the lobby to 'check-in' was not a mistake. That was ignorance. Those people in cabin 1450 will certainly not be getting a Christmas card from me this year. :mad:

 

 

You could tell that Orazio was PISSED at the lack of passenger response. I think more so than the flying monkey.

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Sandgnat

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I have a full can of salted peanuts, and am thinking a big bowl of popcorn may be in order!:rolleyes::p

 

ps: I'm sailing on the Freedom in 12 days... I hope the 'monkey' doesn't find its way back to the ship!!!:eek::p

Shoot I would be looking for a blow up monkey to bring with me on board. I bet you would have fun taking it around the ship. I would put a life presever on it though.......LOL:D

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nolaAlive

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So what was the people from Room 1450 doing that was so important they couldn't go punch their S&S cards?

 

Dunno, but they originally were just calling names and after several tries and still stragglers, they started adding cabin numbers.

 

I was thinking for the stragglers:

 

a) suspend their sail and sign card so they couldn't use it in the casino or bars and/or if they tried to use it anywhere, that security would be notified immediately.

 

b) offer a reward to the other passengers, post their sail and sign picture on all the TVs on the ship, and have a bounty hunt.

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Mikel1733

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Dunno, but they originally were just calling names and after several tries and still stragglers, they started adding cabin numbers.

 

I was thinking for the stragglers:

 

a) suspend their sail and sign card so they couldn't use it in the casino or bars and/or if they tried to use it anywhere, that security would be notified immediately.

 

b) offer a reward to the other passengers, post their sail and sign picture on all the TVs on the ship, and have a bounty hunt.

 

Both your ideas are good. No excuse for ignoring a situation for that long.

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Nezmo

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Both your ideas are good. No excuse for ignoring a situation for that long.

Maybe they were asleep? Maybe they were in a cabin where it was hard to hear the announcments (I had that problem last cruise). Or maybe they were on a streak in the casino. Who knows.

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kujobie

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OK, so let me get this straight.. You people are angry at someone who might've slept through the announcements (have done it many times myself) but you're not angry at the MOE-RONS (intentionally misspelled for emphasis) who left a giant inflatable monkey unsecured on a balcony? I'm beginning to lose my faith in humanity.

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kujobie

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Maybe they were asleep? Maybe they were in a cabin where it was hard to hear the announcments (I had that problem last cruise). Or maybe they were on a streak in the casino. Who knows.

 

Once again, you're my hero. The voice of reason. We were responding at the same time..

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nolaAlive

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Maybe they were asleep? Maybe they were in a cabin where it was hard to hear the announcments (I had that problem last cruise). Or maybe they were on a streak in the casino. Who knows.

 

The announcements were made ship wide (including ALL cabins and public spaces) over and over and over for an hour or more in several languages.

 

I would find it hard to believe that security did not check their cabin.

 

I even heard one couple talking about several of the Missing People casually enjoying an extended dinner while there name was mentioned over and over and over.

 

I tracked down the grieving owner of the monkey formerly known as Julius and he was indeed, 2 cruises shy of being Platinum.

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kujobie

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The announcements were made ship wide (including ALL cabins and public spaces) over and over and over for an hour or more in several languages.

 

I would find it hard to believe that security did not check their cabin.

 

I even heard one couple talking about several of the Missing People casually enjoying an extended dinner while there name was mentioned over and over and over.

 

I tracked down the grieving owner of the monkey formerly known as Julius and he was indeed, 2 cruises shy of being Platinum.

 

So, while already overworked room stewards, A.K.A. security, were knocking on doors looking for the offenders who were just trying to enjoy their cruise, and while the ship was wasting time and countless gallons of fuel going in circles, you were having a chuckle with Julius' owners. That's fantastic.

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Au48

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So, while already overworked room stewards, A.K.A. security, were knocking on doors looking for the offenders who were just trying to enjoy their cruise, and while the ship was wasting time and countless gallons of fuel going in circles, you were having a chuckle with Julius' owners. That's fantastic.

 

I've been onboard during a real man-overboard situation, and I can assure you, there is NO POSSIBLE WAY to not realize what you need to do. The communication over the loudspeaker is all over the ship, including the rooms. Clear information is given as to the head-counting or cabin-checking procedures. On our cruise, they made everyone go back to their rooms for a cabin check, but the crew on the Freedom this week I guess did not deem it necessary to inconvenience the guests to that extent.

 

These people who did not heed the pleas from the crew to check-in were being negligent and downright inconsiderate to every other guest onboard. If everyone else onboard interrupted their enjoyment of their cruise, then why couldn't these people? Just my two cents...

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SAYHEYRENEE

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Shoot I would be looking for a blow up monkey to bring with me on board. I bet you would have fun taking it around the ship. I would put a life presever on it though.......LOL:D

 

Julius is always prepared for life boat drill but who walks around with one on the ship?

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MLAinVA

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Yep, you read that right. I doubt I'll ever type that sentence again in my lifetime.

 

We left Grand Cayman on schedule, and almost immediately after getting some real engine power going, the captain did what he called "a maneuver". Sharp turn to the right to go back. Seems a passenger reported seeing something go overboard that looked like a person. Todd later came on and explained what was going on, since many were up on the Lido looking overboard. The story is that someone had a large stuffed monkey and it fell overboard, but since it wasn't found, everyone had to be accounted for. So before we can officially set sail on our way to Jamaica, everyone is required to go to the lobby and "doink" their S&S card.

 

Would probably go more quickly if the past guest party wasn't in progress, and the casino hadn't just opened (some seem reluctant to leave their table or machine). First seating of dinner is now underway, and Todd continues to ask that people head to the lobby. We had a large French group on this sailing, and I am surprised that no one has yet to make the request in their language.

 

Oh, well. . . . at least this cruise is offering something that I've not had before. Monkey search - Cool!!!

 

Funny situation with not-so-funny consequences. But, Don, we are happy that you are the one who told us about it.

Dan and Mary Lou

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SAYHEYRENEE

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I tracked down the grieving owner of the monkey formerly known as Julius and he was indeed, 2 cruises shy of being Platinum.

 

Julius' owner is not a man. So someone is monkeying around (pun intended).

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=11488404&postcount=4

 

I asure you that it was a huge error on the owners part. This monkey is always tied to a chair on the balcony. He has traveled on many a cruise.

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nolaAlive

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Julius' owner is not a man. So someone is monkeying around (pun intended).

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=11488404&postcount=4

 

I asure you that it was a huge error on the owners part. This monkey is always tied to a chair on the balcony. He has traveled on many a cruise.

 

He, Julius, was almost platinum. I know Janet.

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