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Cell Phone Annoyance
In the old days when the ship's horn sounded and we slid away from the pier
we breathed a sigh of relief knowing we escaped the every day cares of the world for the next week or two. No matter what happened back home, we probably would not find out about it until we returned. It was a good feeling and a welcome relief from the day to day pressures of life. NO MORE -- Everywhere on the ship these days there are people making sure they keep directly in touch with the world. Especially cruises that are close to land in reach of cell towers. Every where we turn there is someone with a cell phone attached to their ear. We no longer have the feel we are out of reach. Has anyone else had the similar thoughts ? G&V Retired in Port Saint Lucie Florida 30 or so cruises over the years |
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"G&V" wrote in message ... In the old days when the ship's horn sounded and we slid away from the pier we breathed a sigh of relief knowing we escaped the every day cares of the world for the next week or two. No matter what happened back home, we probably would not find out about it until we returned. The flip side is that back then, many people never took a cruise because it was important that they stay in touch for business or personal reasons. Those people still took vacations but did so at locations that had telephone service. Now, they can take those vacations on a cruise ship and still keep in touch. For me, the ability to work for a few hours during a cruise (online and on the phone) means that it is easier for me to cruise. I am sure that those who have cruised with me will tell you that my "keeping in touch" hasn't ever diminsihed my ability to have a good time on a cruise... or theirs. YMMV -- George Leppla http://www.CruiseMaster.com October 26, 2008 Sleazy 5 http://www.cruisemaster.com/sleazy5.htm Feb. 8, 2009 Solstice Valentine http://www.cruisemaster.com/solstice.htm May 10, 2009 ALASKA http://www.cruisemaster.com/moagc4.htm |
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George, this may help:
Definition: VACATION 1: a respite or a time of respite from something : intermission2 a: a scheduled period during which activity (as of a court or school) is suspended b: a period of exemption from work granted to an employee3: a period spent away from home or business in travel or recreation had a restful vacation at the beach4: an act or an instance of vacating ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "George Leppla" wrote in message ... "G&V" wrote in message ... In the old days when the ship's horn sounded and we slid away from the pier we breathed a sigh of relief knowing we escaped the every day cares of the world for the next week or two. No matter what happened back home, we probably would not find out about it until we returned. The flip side is that back then, many people never took a cruise because it was important that they stay in touch for business or personal reasons. Those people still took vacations but did so at locations that had telephone service. Now, they can take those vacations on a cruise ship and still keep in touch. For me, the ability to work for a few hours during a cruise (online and on the phone) means that it is easier for me to cruise. I am sure that those who have cruised with me will tell you that my "keeping in touch" hasn't ever diminsihed my ability to have a good time on a cruise... or theirs. YMMV -- George Leppla http://www.CruiseMaster.com October 26, 2008 Sleazy 5 http://www.cruisemaster.com/sleazy5.htm Feb. 8, 2009 Solstice Valentine http://www.cruisemaster.com/solstice.htm May 10, 2009 ALASKA http://www.cruisemaster.com/moagc4.htm |
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"G&V" wrote in message ... George, this may help: Definition: VACATION 1: a respite or a time of respite from something : intermission2 a: a scheduled period during which activity (as of a court or school) is suspended b: a period of exemption from work granted to an employee3: a period spent away from home or business in travel or recreation had a restful vacation at the beach4: an act or an instance of vacating ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ When I take a vacation, I leave behind much of the everyday routine... but I never take a vacation from life. FWIW, some of the best calls I ever get are from people who are standing on a cruise ship calling me on a cell phone telling me that they are having a ball. I also have a kind of tradition that when I am going on a cruise, I call an elderly relative on my cell phone from the ship and tell her what I am doing. She can hear the music and the sea wind and the ship's horn as we pull away from the pier. Sometimes I call her from a foreign port and tell her about the things I have done and seen that day. She has never been on a cruise and because of her age and health, won't ever go... and I am not about to ignore her just because I am on vacation. A good time shared is a good time multiplied. In all your cruises, you have never once made a telephone call to someone at home? Not even a call to talk to a grandchild who might miss you or to share your good times with a friend? Not even a call to check on an elderly relative or friend to brighten their day and make sure that they are all right? Your "real world" disappears the moment you step on a cruise ship because you are on "vacation"? -- George Leppla http://www.CruiseMaster.com October 26, 2008 Sleazy 5 http://www.cruisemaster.com/sleazy5.htm Feb. 8, 2009 Solstice Valentine http://www.cruisemaster.com/solstice.htm May 10, 2009 ALASKA http://www.cruisemaster.com/moagc4.htm |
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Hey, George
We also realize that you NEVER have your cel phone turned on when you are in the public areas of the ship. There are times when people are yapping away, in a loud voice, on the phone in public, disturbing the other passengers. It is important to be able to contact family, and business people, but it should be done in private! Tobieon an Island in the Pacific "George Leppla" wrote in message ... "G&V" wrote in message ... In the old days when the ship's horn sounded and we slid away from the pier we breathed a sigh of relief knowing we escaped the every day cares of the world for the next week or two. No matter what happened back home, we probably would not find out about it until we returned. The flip side is that back then, many people never took a cruise because it was important that they stay in touch for business or personal reasons. Those people still took vacations but did so at locations that had telephone service. Now, they can take those vacations on a cruise ship and still keep in touch. For me, the ability to work for a few hours during a cruise (online and on the phone) means that it is easier for me to cruise. I am sure that those who have cruised with me will tell you that my "keeping in touch" hasn't ever diminsihed my ability to have a good time on a cruise... or theirs. YMMV -- George Leppla http://www.CruiseMaster.com October 26, 2008 Sleazy 5 http://www.cruisemaster.com/sleazy5.htm Feb. 8, 2009 Solstice Valentine http://www.cruisemaster.com/solstice.htm May 10, 2009 ALASKA http://www.cruisemaster.com/moagc4.htm |
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Tobie Gerbrandt wrote:
Hey, George We also realize that you NEVER have your cel phone turned on when you are in the public areas of the ship. There are times when people are yapping away, in a loud voice, on the phone in public, disturbing the other passengers. It is important to be able to contact family, and business people, but it should be done in private! Tobieon an Island in the Pacific I agree, the title of the thread is "Annoyances". If people want to spend their time in the Internet Cafe pecking away, or use their cellphones in their cabin I've got no problems. But when some jerk is sitting nearby on the sun deck yacking loudly to people on the phone - THATS an annoyance and incredibly rude. George |
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"G&V" wrote in message ... In the old days when the ship's horn sounded and we slid away from the pier we breathed a sigh of relief knowing we escaped the every day cares of the world for the next week or two. No matter what happened back home, we probably would not find out about it until we returned. It was a good feeling and a welcome relief from the day to day pressures of life. NO MORE -- Everywhere on the ship these days there are people making sure they keep directly in touch with the world. Especially cruises that are close to land in reach of cell towers. Every where we turn there is someone with a cell phone attached to their ear. We no longer have the feel we are out of reach. Has anyone else had the similar thoughts ? G&V Retired in Port Saint Lucie Florida 30 or so cruises over the years I don't believe in keeping a cell phone constantly attached to my ear but I do think some people have legitimate reasons to use one...Some have elderly parents that they want to make sure are okay and that reassurance helps them enjoy a more relaxed vacation. Some have relatives who have serious medical conditions and staying in touch makes for enjoying a cruise more without worrying constantly about what is happening back home.. Some just enjoy sharing their experiences with their family...I know while in Europe the past 17 days, I was very happy to hear from my family... Ike, the hurricane in Houston was uncomfortably close to our home...at the same time, all those Wall Street financial problems hit the fan...No... there was nothing I could do from Poland, Germany, Bulgaria, Austria, Slovakia or the Czech Republic but it sure was related to me truthfully without all the sensationalism that CNN was reporting it on my cabin TV on the Danube. Since most of our calls are text messages they do not annoy anyone and our cell phone calls are made before sailing or while in some port along the way. As far as using a cell phone, to each his own, as long as you are polite and do not annoy anyone else around you by talking loudly...better yet done from your cabin or balcony. --Jean Retired in San Antonio, Texas with 43 cruises since 1995.. |
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"George Leppla" wrote in message ... "G&V" wrote in message ... George, this may help: Definition: VACATION 1: a respite or a time of respite from something : intermission2 a: a scheduled period during which activity (as of a court or school) is suspended b: a period of exemption from work granted to an employee3: a period spent away from home or business in travel or recreation had a restful vacation at the beach4: an act or an instance of vacating ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ When I take a vacation, I leave behind much of the everyday routine... but I never take a vacation from life. FWIW, some of the best calls I ever get are from people who are standing on a cruise ship calling me on a cell phone telling me that they are having a ball. I also have a kind of tradition that when I am going on a cruise, I call an elderly relative on my cell phone from the ship and tell her what I am doing. She can hear the music and the sea wind and the ship's horn as we pull away from the pier. Sometimes I call her from a foreign port and tell her about the things I have done and seen that day. She has never been on a cruise and because of her age and health, won't ever go... and I am not about to ignore her just because I am on vacation. A good time shared is a good time multiplied. In all your cruises, you have never once made a telephone call to someone at home? Not even a call to talk to a grandchild who might miss you or to share your good times with a friend? Not even a call to check on an elderly relative or friend to brighten their day and make sure that they are all right? Your "real world" disappears the moment you step on a cruise ship because you are on "vacation"? -- George Leppla http://www.CruiseMaster.com Well said, George....people that you love do not drop out of your life just because you are on vacation. --Jean |
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I agree with you 100% the next gneration will be born with a phone
attached to their ears. Cannot see why they have to use the phone constantly,have people in the supermarket call the other person they are in the same store with,to see if they should meet at the checkout. Or if they should buy such & such,a total waste. Have a cell phone for 4 years and only use it once a year to see if it still works,it is for emergency only when i am driving alone,since there are no more pay phones around to use. NEVER EVER take it on a cruise cruise lover(~~~~~) .. |
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