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Since skipping the safety drill was a hot topic here before we left for our latest Wonder cruise, I just have to share our experience!
Having sailed 31 times, we have faithfully attended the drill every time. Although the chances are minimal that there would ever be a problem, spending the short time required at the drill could help to save your life.
In all our cruises, we had never taken the requisite "silly life jacket photo." This time, I told hubby that we HAVE to do it, so for once, he remembered to bring along the camera.
As we entered Animators, where our station is located when we are in 5650, a crew member read the stateroom number from our lifejackets. I know he got it right because I heard him say it. They try to catch as many numbers as possible as people come in to minimize the numbers that they have to call out from their checklist.
Out of habit, I still listened to the numbers as they were called. I didn't hear ours, but between the photo taking and the nimrod whose walkie talkie kept beeping and making a static noise every 7 seconds (I'm not exaggerating...I timed it, and I'm surprised the man next to her didn't kill her because by the end of the drill he was staring at her with murder in his eyes), I could easily have missed it.
Later that day, what should show up in "fish mail" (the fish ornament outside the stateroom doors that serves as a handy spot to leave notes), but "the letter!" It's a letter from the Safety Officer that is apparently sent to those who miss the drill. What irony, in light of the recent discussion! And even more ironically, this was the only time that hubby and I had proof that we DID attend...our photos! We definitely got a laugh out of the experience (and to those who are reluctant to attend, if we can do it 31 times, you can definitely tolerate it once).
Barb
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Having sailed 31 times, we have faithfully attended the drill every time. Although the chances are minimal that there would ever be a problem, spending the short time required at the drill could help to save your life.
In all our cruises, we had never taken the requisite "silly life jacket photo." This time, I told hubby that we HAVE to do it, so for once, he remembered to bring along the camera.
As we entered Animators, where our station is located when we are in 5650, a crew member read the stateroom number from our lifejackets. I know he got it right because I heard him say it. They try to catch as many numbers as possible as people come in to minimize the numbers that they have to call out from their checklist.
Out of habit, I still listened to the numbers as they were called. I didn't hear ours, but between the photo taking and the nimrod whose walkie talkie kept beeping and making a static noise every 7 seconds (I'm not exaggerating...I timed it, and I'm surprised the man next to her didn't kill her because by the end of the drill he was staring at her with murder in his eyes), I could easily have missed it.
Later that day, what should show up in "fish mail" (the fish ornament outside the stateroom doors that serves as a handy spot to leave notes), but "the letter!" It's a letter from the Safety Officer that is apparently sent to those who miss the drill. What irony, in light of the recent discussion! And even more ironically, this was the only time that hubby and I had proof that we DID attend...our photos! We definitely got a laugh out of the experience (and to those who are reluctant to attend, if we can do it 31 times, you can definitely tolerate it once).
Barb
Visit the Platinum Castaway Club at: www.castawayclub.com
. She turned around and looked at me and said, "How old are you?" I looked right back at her and said, "How old do you think I am?" (I was 34 at the time) and she sized me up and said, "19" I said..." You are the smartest little girl on this ship!"
