Do you remove the towel?

[noopy]

I would've been more considerate of her by bringing her to the pool during the morning or evening hours when it wasn't so hot and crowded instead of dragging her to the pool in the heat of the day and expect someone to give up thier chair for her.

Okay, the teacher in me has to respond to this! Please read carefully, jennymouse. I never said anything about expecting someone to give up a chair for my grandmother. Where did you read that? I also tell my students never to assume anything. Why do you assume I would inconsiderately "drag" Grandma to the pool? She's a grown-up, so she makes her own decisions. Why do you think you know what time of day that would have been, or if it would have been hot or crowded?

You missed the idea. That was a scenario used as an example of how others can be affected when people are inconsiderate. If I knew I wanted to eat lunch somewhere other than poolside, I would plan my time at the pool accordingly - I'd go earlier and leave before lunch, or I would go the pool after lunch. Why take up any chairs or tables for 40 minutes when you're not going to be there?

MELSMICE - Respectfully, you need to read my post again too! I wrote that I see nothing wrong with people leaving their things on chairs and tables while they swim or leave to go the the bathroom, get something to eat or drink by the pool, etc. That's what the chairs are for - people who are at the pool . If I'm at the pool for 4 hours, I have the right to leave my belongings on my chair for 4 hours. But I would feel selfish leaving my things on pool furniture and preventing someone else from using it for 40 minutes or more while I'm someplace else doing something else. While I'm sitting comfortably indoors enjoying a meal, someone is wandering around the pool, someone who wants to use the pool, hoping that a chair will soon be free. And I tend to picture senior citizens, disabled individuals, and those who are in need more than I am, such as a pregnant woman, when I think and act. Sounds corny, but my parents taught me to do that, and I teach my daughter and my elementary school students to do the same.

Okay, I'll end with the "safe" out - it's just my opinion and the way I feel. As it is with my students, my words will do one of two things: be absorbed for further thought and consideration, or go in one ear and out the other! That's out of my control, so I end right here!


Our little family

 

[disneymom2one]

It's all about what I call the "vacation mentality". When some people are on vacation they get the idea that the vacation is all about them. It's THEIR vacation after all. We live in a Florida beach community and see this all the time during our high season (which happens to be now - we're on the Panhandle). I see it even in the grocery stores where people take up entire aisles and their kids run wild. I see it in the restaurants and shops not to mention the beach (which I tend to avoid this time of year) I think people on vacation just sometimes don't realize it's NOT all about them. We try to be different when we're on vacation but I'm sure we're guilty of it sometimes too.

---MB

 

[MELSMICE]

Originally posted by noopy

MELSMICE - Respectfully, you need to read my post again too! I wrote that I see nothing wrong with people leaving their things on chairs and tables while they swim or leave to go the the bathroom, get something to eat or drink by the pool, etc. That's what the chairs are for - people who are at the pool . If I'm at the pool for 4 hours, I have the right to leave my belongings on my chair for 4 hours. But I would feel selfish leaving my things on pool furniture and preventing someone else from using it for 40 minutes or more while I'm someplace else doing something else.

What about if you are swimming for 30 or 40 min.? What would you do with your things? I don't move my things when my entire family is in the pool. Last trip 2 of my DD's & DH played a game of water volleyball at SAB while I watched & took pictures. My other DD was "sunning herself" on a lounger but all the things remained on our table & the chairs we were using. I didn't move them because we were away from our table for about 45 minutes or so.

Again, I wouldn't leave the pool area for hours & leave my things there, expecting to "save" my table, however, there are times when you may be away from your things for certain reasons & be returning within a reasonable amount time, IMO!

 

[grammagail]

Originally posted by Dana49
When visiting your resort's pool area and all of the chairs are taken, around mid-afternoon, do you remove the towels from chairs that look abandoned? If not, what do you do? Where do you sit?

I've enjoyed reading all the various posts to this OP. However, I believe (IMHO) they were referring to the "obviously abandoned" chairs vs. the ones we only "think" are abandoned (??)

I posted earlier also - and stated that, for me, it would be extremely difficult to make the determination if something was abandoned or just not currently being used (dry towel vs. wet towel on chair). I think that is pretty presumptuous on my part since I don't know WHO was/is using that space (if I can't see them)

If this situation actually happened to me I think I would try to find someone in charge of the area and ASK (is this a forgotten option?) is there anything else available, do they know if some chairs were really open/abandoned and available? If the pool is truly that crowded, and all the chairs are truly being used - I guess I deal with it and then plan accordingly tomorrow.

I don't believe each pool has the exact number of chairs at pool side as the number of guests in the resort. So, there is a limitation on what could be available at any given time of the day.

 

[SpeechGuy]

....is it okay to save a place in line at one of the attractions at MK by dropping an inexpensive bag in your spot, while you use the bathroom or grab lunch?

 

[Dana49]

Originally posted by Dana49
When visiting your resort's pool area and all of the chairs are taken, around mid-afternoon, do you remove the towels from chairs that look abandoned? If not, what do you do? Where do you sit?

I've always wondered why people leave their wet towels on the chairs when their leaving the pool area for the day. They aren't heavy, they aren't cumbersome, and most of all, taking them to the towel deposit gives you a little exercise. Oh my, I guess this will continue to be one of life's little dilemmas.

 

[MELSMICE]

Originally posted by Dana49
I've always wondered why people leave their wet towels on the chairs when their leaving the pool area for the day. They aren't heavy, they aren't cumbersome, and most of all, taking them to the towel deposit gives you a little exercise. Oh my, I guess this will continue to be one of life's little dilemmas.

Dana - that is a good question! Why do people just leave the towels if they are leaving for the day? We always make sure we leave our area the way we found it, including pushing the chairs under the tables like the CM's do & putting any loungers back the way they belong.

Unfortunately, I don't think everyone does that, but oh well, I feel good about the fact that we do!

 

[epcotfan]

I've always wondered why people leave their wet towels on the chairs when their leaving the pool area for the day. They aren't heavy, they aren't cumbersome, and most of all, taking them to the towel deposit gives you a little exercise. Oh my, I guess this will continue to be one of life's little dilemmas.

Some people are just lazy. On a similar note I was amazed at how many people dumped rental strollers on Main Street instead of returning them after the fireworks. The street was littered with them. I once saw a family at Columbia Harbour House that made complete pigs of themselves. They left a filthy mess on the table and couldn't be bothered to dump their trays even though a garbage was a few feet from them. I guess some people think because they are on vacation they are entitled to have other people clean up after them.

 

[noopy]

MELSMICE -

I promised myself I was done with this thread, but I just can't help myself! I'm sure you are a really terrific person, but I've tried my best to explain that I have no problem with anyone leaving their belongings on chairs and tables as long as they are using the pool or just away for a short bit at the restroom, getting something to bring back to the pool, etc!!! That was my point when I said that if I'm at the pool for 4 hours, I have the right to put my things on a chair for 4 hours! I'm not sure if there is another way to say this! So, yes, I think you should leave your family's stuff on the chairs the entire time you are using the pool!

Are we clear on this, or do I have to send my two cats after your furry little self? (mels "mice", get it? trying to add some humor here...)

Happy swimming, friend!!!

 

[MELSMICE]

noopy - my apologies! I must have been half asleep when I was reading your post.

All clear now - please don't send the cats!!!!

 

[DMRick]

It seems everyone saves places nowadays. When I went to get into the "A" line at Southwest (only one person was in line), I was told I was in the wrong spot. Huh? I said. I was told to go to the end of the line. What line, I said as I looked around in confusion. The luggage line I was told. Huh? Oh..all that luggage I thought belonged to the people in the chairs..some of it did..some belonged to that family over there, and some to that family over there..for crying out loud..the "line" was a bunch of suitcases LOL! Yep, people put their suitcases in line, and it was "holding" their places LOL! I fly a lot and had never seen that before.

 

[Duck/Fish]

If I see a personal item (non-resort beach towel, book, flip flops, sunglasses), I won't touch a thing. If there is just a white hotel towel on the chair, I'll take my chances and move it. So far, nobody has ever accused me of stealing their chair.

 

[Dana49]

Originally posted by Duck/Fish
If I see a personal item (non-resort beach towel, book, flip flops, sunglasses), I won't touch a thing. If there is just a white hotel towel on the chair, I'll take my chances and move it. So far, nobody has ever accused me of stealing their chair.

Duck / Fish, you are my idol! I'm agree one jillion percent. Thanks.