RickinSTL Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 For us.. we have to buy a ship magnet.. I know its dumb.. but we have to litter the Fridge with them lol CrimsonCruiser, Rose City Cruiser, Ian T and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 15 minutes ago, RickinSTL said: For us.. we have to buy a ship magnet.. I know its dumb.. but we have to litter the Fridge with them lol That's me as well. I put them on my file cabinet at work to remind me of better days. RickinSTL, GlowTheWeird and Ian T 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy & Sheryl Unwin Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 A ship name Tshirt is an absolute for Sheryl, if it is purple, so much the better. My take away is 2 large bottles of Captain Morgan Private Reserve. Ian T and RickinSTL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickinSTL Posted December 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, Andy & Sheryl Unwin said: A ship name Tshirt is an absolute for Sheryl, if it is purple, so much the better. My take away is 2 large bottles of Captain Morgan Private Reserve. Atta boy Andy!! lol although I need to look for Havana Club Rum next time in in a non American port Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy & Sheryl Unwin Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, RickinSTL said: Atta boy Andy!! lol although I need to look for Havana Club Rum next time in in a non American port I may have to follow you on that. I did pick up some hand rolled havana cigars in Nassau. They were astoundingly good. So I can't wait to get more. Yes I know they are bad for me, but they are an occassional indulgence. WAAAYTOOO and RickinSTL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickinSTL Posted December 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 9 minutes ago, Andy & Sheryl Unwin said: I may have to follow you on that. I did pick up some hand rolled havana cigars in Nassau. They were astoundingly good. So I can't wait to get more. Yes I know they are bad for me, but they are an occassional indulgence. I don't judge.. hell I smoke and drink lol WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy & Sheryl Unwin Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, RickinSTL said: I don't judge.. hell I smoke and drink lol The good cigars are special. One of those and a fine brandy in a crystal brandy balloon out on my pool deck 4 times a year. It is my "you made it" moment. I won't give the full tale of woe, suffice to say I was born into the slums of late 50s Liverpool and will retire in Florida. JLMoran and RickinSTL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 For me, its the ship model. Started that collection a few years back. parkyy2k, RickinSTL, RCVoyager and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickinSTL Posted December 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 11 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: For me, its the ship model. Started that collection a few years back. That may be what we start next Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian T Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 We are Team Magnet, and that extends to each port of call too. Our one proviso is that the magnet includes the place name. RickinSTL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, RickinSTL said: That may be what we start next Do it! My one regret is that we did not do it right from the start. RickinSTL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 Bottle opener and a coffee mug RickinSTL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy & Sheryl Unwin Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 36 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: For me, its the ship model. Started that collection a few years back. 28 minutes ago, RickinSTL said: That may be what we start next 24 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Do it! My one regret is that we did not do it right from the start. We have contemplated returning to ships we have cruised on previously. There are always things we talk about relating to each ship (particularly Brilliance) and while the models arent exactly a motivator for rebooking on a previous ship, it is a bonus that we can pick up the models we didnt buy. We return to Navigator Sep 21, this time the model comes home. Serenade, Freedom and Brilliance to follow. RickinSTL and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 I love fridge magnets, cheap and easy to pack. But hubby has banned them from the kitchen because “ they scratch the stainless steel”. Kill joy. So I’ve switched to Xmas ornaments. RickinSTL and SpeedNoodles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWong Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 3 hours ago, RickinSTL said: For us.. we have to buy a ship magnet.. I know its dumb.. but we have to litter the Fridge with them lol I don't buy magnets, but I've been collecting shot glasses of destinations for years now. And a cruise ship certainly qualifies. Dan Curtis and RickinSTL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 As long as it's a new ship for us, we buy a magnet and a Christmas tree ornament (if they have one). Our tchotchke cabinet is already full, so I've never been able to convince the missus to buy one of the regular ship models. And then we take full advantage of the T-shirt sale to get either a port-specific or ship-specific shirt. Port ones only if we didn't find any we liked in the port's local shops. Gears, sk8erguy1978 and RickinSTL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Souvenir pen! I always try to buy a $10 watch. RickinSTL, sk8erguy1978 and Dan Curtis 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USFFrank Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 If it's the first time on any ship, it's always a magnet & tee shirt for me. I wish the pens, keychains and hi-liters that they giveaway to the music trivia winners were ship specific. RickinSTL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Every cruise we buy a few of our favorite photos captured by the photographers. RickinSTL, JLMoran, Pattycruise and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Ship models (son) and photo book (me). RickinSTL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 7 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: For me, its the ship model. Started that collection a few years back. Us too! Reyd collects them Lovetocruise2002 and RickinSTL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG Teacher Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 13 hours ago, sk8erguy1978 said: Every cruise we buy a few of our favorite photos captured by the photographers. Big believer in photos always being the best souvenirs! sk8erguy1978 and Pattycruise 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 45 minutes ago, USCG Teacher said: Big believer in photos always being the best souvenirs! They really are. I scan each one to preserve a digital copy as well. USCG Teacher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Looking forward to starting a collection of RC Facemasks Ian T, JLMoran, sk8erguy1978 and 5 others 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 I always get a photo folder/holder and have ONE photo of me taken by a ship photographer sk8erguy1978, USCG Teacher, RickinSTL and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToSea Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 drinks kadmgs, Dan Curtis, markm and 7 others 3 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkyy2k Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 We always get a ship model but the little one on a key ring and then take the chain part off. We were gutted we couldn't get one on our last cruise on the Independence of the seas! they sold out. sk8erguy1978, RickinSTL and Dan Curtis 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 I want to start collecting magnets or ornaments or something of the like for each new ship...but honestly they never quite scream to me when I'm on board. BUT...I do always buy photos and somehow end up always buying something from the "street" sales. RickinSTL, sk8erguy1978 and Dan Curtis 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Curtis Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 On 12/12/2020 at 9:00 PM, ChessE4 said: Souvenir pen! I always try to buy a $10 watch. I buy one of those watches as well, they seem to last one year, just in time to buy one on my next cruise, also I have to get a nice cigar, but I don’t smoke it until we get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDaley Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 Always a magnet and a Christmas ornament, and if they don't have any ornaments I settle for a keychain that I still hang on the tree anyway!! For Freedom, I actually got all three. I like the full color better than the legitimate ornament anyway! JLMoran, IRMO12HD, RWDW1204 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWong Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 7 hours ago, CrimsonCruiser said: I want to start collecting magnets or ornaments or something of the like for each new ship...but honestly they never quite scream to me when I'm on board. BUT...I do always buy photos and somehow end up always buying something from the "street" sales. I actually started my shot glass collection based on trying to find the cheesiest landmark image I could find (at an agreeable price). But the important thing was that I didn't overthink my purchases. And I think that if you're going to dive into the collecting hobby, that might help you get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickinSTL Posted December 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2020 On 12/16/2020 at 7:03 PM, KWong said: I actually started my shot glass collection based on trying to find the cheesiest landmark image I could find (at an agreeable price). But the important thing was that I didn't overthink my purchases. And I think that if you're going to dive into the collecting hobby, that might help you get started. We have the shot glass addiction too lol KWong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted December 19, 2020 Report Share Posted December 19, 2020 I used to do the shot glasses and then they became a nuisance with where to put them; they were no more than dust collectors. They went bye-bye with the move. Poolside, SpeedNoodles, RWDW1204 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWong Posted December 19, 2020 Report Share Posted December 19, 2020 13 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: I used to do the shot glasses and then they became a nuisance with where to put them; they were no more than dust collectors. They went bye-bye with the move. I keep saying that I'd try a DIY display. Clearly, that has yet to happen. RWDW1204 and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted December 19, 2020 Report Share Posted December 19, 2020 On 12/16/2020 at 8:03 PM, KWong said: I actually started my shot glass collection based on trying to find the cheesiest landmark image I could find (at an agreeable price). But the important thing was that I didn't overthink my purchases. And I think that if you're going to dive into the collecting hobby, that might help you get started. 44 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: I used to do the shot glasses and then they became a nuisance with where to put them; they were no more than dust collectors. They went bye-bye with the move. 34 minutes ago, KWong said: I keep saying that I'd try a DIY display. Clearly, that has yet to happen. We collect shot glasses from new places, could be from a country to state to museum and anything in between. Biggest issue we sometimes get a few because we like more than one. We bought two shot glass holders from Michael's (it's a crafty DIY kind of store) that hold 36 glasses each. It's just about time for a third. Only issue they only hold a traditional shot glass so some sit on top of both. For the third I'll keep different sizes into consideration when shopping. Think I might add cruise ships to the shot glass list, they are a place after all. RWDW1204, Traveler and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gears Posted December 19, 2020 Report Share Posted December 19, 2020 Wife and husband portrait on a formal night. The folder of pictures is like a time machine... RWDW1204, JLMoran, Lovetocruise2002 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.s Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 12/12/2020 at 9:38 PM, Lovetocruise2002 said: Do it! My one regret is that we did not do it right from the start. We're regretting not buying the ship models, now trying to source them online, struggling for some of the older ships. My better half cannot resist the silver by the inch (no idea), me I do like a watch sale RickinSTL and Lovetocruise2002 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, Mike.s said: We're regretting not buying the ship models, now trying to source them online, struggling for some of the older ships They are so marked up on eBay I cannot justify buying them. RickinSTL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl_nj Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 12/12/2020 at 8:59 PM, JLMoran said: As long as it's a new ship for us, we buy a magnet and a Christmas tree ornament (if they have one). Our tchotchke cabinet is already full, so I've never been able to convince the missus to buy one of the regular ship models. And then we take full advantage of the T-shirt sale to get either a port-specific or ship-specific shirt. Port ones only if we didn't find any we liked in the port's local shops. Same here. I have a huge fleet of ships on the fridge and on the Christmas tree, and my family can all dress in cruise ship t-shirts for days... JLMoran, RickinSTL and WAAAYTOOO 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda R Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 I always buy a new purse! RickinSTL and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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