OK, this wasn't on a cruise, but it was at Disney's Polynesian Resort, so I hope it counts! We were at the zero-entry end of the pool, where mostly parents with young kids hang out. For those of you not familiar, this pool stays very shallow at this end, so if you're an adult you can sit on the bottom and still have you shoulders out of the water. You enter the pool like walking into the ocean from a beach - no steps. The water's edge is surrounded by parents watching little kids, chairs full of toys and stuff, etc. The other end of the pool is full of older kids, adults, etc.
This late 40's -early 50's woman comes to the water's edge. She is about 20 lbs overweight - not fat, but not so terribly atttractive if you know what I mean. Her make-up was applied by Tammy Fae Baker. Looked like she was probably very pretty when she was younger, but the alcohol she had consumed was not successfully preserving her looks. It was making her unsteady on her feet. She proceeds to remove her clothes standing at the water's edge. Those of us close enough can tell it's not a bathing suit underneath, but underwear! It was a mesh material, but a dark flowered print, so you could see thru it but it was slightly camouflauged. And the bottoms were so skimpy and streched out, it had a wet tee-shirt effect when she hit the water.
She walked into the water and sat at the side of the pool. My husband and I figured, no real harm since she's now underwater, and our boys didn't notice. Now two things happen. First, she's immediately approached by this guy who sits in front of her, facing her in the water. Eventually he turns around so they spoon, then back facing her, but he crouches down so his face is right in front of her breasts.................you get the picture.
Second, at the same time, the CMs (lifeguards) start paying attention, hovering around this couple, keeping an eye on them, but not approaching. First, the lifeguard on the chair got up to get a better look. Then he called another lifeguard who tries to size up the situation from across the pool. Then another CM walks around the side of the pool, but fifteen feet away. After about fifteen minutes, the man and woman left, leaving me with two questions.
First, we couldn't figure out if he already knew her or just picked her up there and then. It seemed the latter, but yet such an odd place for such an "encounter" to take place.
Second, were the CM's trying to assess the situation, or do they have specific guidelines and were waiting for the couple to break some specific rule before intervening?
My husband and I chuckled about it for awhile, yet there was also something sad about the whole thing. Never thought I'd see it at Disney!
My mickey ears are burning
I went to embarkation w/ day clothes on. What's considered daywear and nightware have blurred these past few years. I guess I'll get my flameproof suit on too and stand w/ you.
I know what you're talking about. I'm only 29, but after 4 kids I'm feeling doomed too. But my dh says I get to keep our tax money this year and get some 30 (mile) maintenance done if I want to. I won't lie - if I was rich I'd be ALL plastic!
