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[missy1]

On 1/1/2014 happy housewife said: Too much alcohol - too low railings.

The railings are not low.

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On 1/1/2014 BonnieBelle said:

On 1/1/2014 missyw1 said: We got lots of receipts for liquids and alcohol. They add the bills to the room, and I paid the bill when checking out. I believe soda etc. was free with buffet. Alcohol was always billed. Sure you can pay at the bar if you want to. Most just add it to their room.

The cruises I've been on did not accept any cash payment for anything including drinks at the bar, you have a card that everything gets charged to and pay at the end of the cruise.

Yep. And if you're not paying close attention that bill wil go sky high.

[Suhse]

On 1/1/2014 gazelle77 said:

There should just be a cruise line designated to people who CHOOSE to jump ship... make it easy for everyone... It could be called the CRUISE TO ETERNITY..... that way the jumpers would not ruin other passengers vacations. People who chose suicide are so selfish and think only about themselves. I have no pity for them. They leave behind a mess of hurt and pain.... it does not clear things up. It really leaves a lingering hurt for those affected by the death. I know this from personal reasons....

Your degree of empathy truly overwhelms!

Yes suicide leaves tremendous pain and suffering behind; not only are the survivors dealing with the pain of loss, but, also, the guilt of wondering if there something they could have seen or done, to help.

However, since our will to survive is the strongest drive we have, can you not imagine the depth of pain and despair that it takes, to end your own life?

If people who take their own lives were in a place where they could sit down and calmly and logically process their pain and their consequences of their actions, I doubt we would have any suicides.

I can't imagine being in such despair that I had no hope.

[151949]

On 1/1/2014 SUHSE39 said:

On 1/1/2014 gazelle77 said:

There should just be a cruise line designated to people who CHOOSE to jump ship... make it easy for everyone... It could be called the CRUISE TO ETERNITY..... that way the jumpers would not ruin other passengers vacations. People who chose suicide are so selfish and think only about themselves. I have no pity for them. They leave behind a mess of hurt and pain.... it does not clear things up. It really leaves a lingering hurt for those affected by the death. I know this from personal reasons....

Your degree of empathy truly overwhelms!

Yes suicide leaves tremendous pain and suffering behind; not only are the survivors dealing with the pain of loss, but, also, the guilt of wondering if there something they could have seen or done, to help.

However, since our will to survive is the strongest drive we have, can you not imagine the depth of pain and despair that it takes, to end your own life?

If people who take their own lives were in a place where they could sit down and calmly and logically process their pain and their consequences of their actions, I doubt we would have any suicides.

I can't imagine being in such despair that I had no hope.

Thank you SHUSE39 - that was an excellant answer to a very nasty post.

[dooBdoo]

On 1/1/2014 SUHSE39 said:

On 1/1/2014 gazelle77 said:

There should just be a cruise line designated to people who CHOOSE to jump ship... make it easy for everyone... It could be called the CRUISE TO ETERNITY..... that way the jumpers would not ruin other passengers vacations. People who chose suicide are so selfish and think only about themselves. I have no pity for them. They leave behind a mess of hurt and pain.... it does not clear things up. It really leaves a lingering hurt for those affected by the death. I know this from personal reasons....

Your degree of empathy truly overwhelms!

Yes suicide leaves tremendous pain and suffering behind; not only are the survivors dealing with the pain of loss, but, also, the guilt of wondering if there something they could have seen or done, to help.

However, since our will to survive is the strongest drive we have, can you not imagine the depth of pain and despair that it takes, to end your own life?

If people who take their own lives were in a place where they could sit down and calmly and logically process their pain and their consequences of their actions, I doubt we would have any suicides.

I can't imagine being in such despair that I had no hope.

Your response is incredibly sensitive, compassionate and accurate, SUHSE39.

There's a widespread lack of understanding of the complexities of suicide -- I wish that weren't so.

[Kachina624]

You really have to go out of your way to fall off a cruise ship due to the way they're made and the height of the rails. It wouldn't be accidental unless someone was behaving irresponsibly.

[Linders Back]

On 1/1/2014 kachina624 said: You really have to go out of your way to fall off a cruise ship due to the way they're made and the height of the rails. It wouldn't be accidental unless someone was behaving irresponsibly.

I submit the following as evidence: Tall guy in photo isn't going to accidentally fall off a ship.

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[SydneyH]

On 1/1/2014 Hildegarde Withers said:

Would the fall cause instant death? If not, I would think that would be a horrible way to die.

It can that's why navy sailors are taught a certain way to dive........assuming you survive the jump, you need to be able to swim or doggie paddle and be prepared to do so for hours if you want to live.

[Linders Back]

• This guy might not be as lucky

[sunala]

On 1/1/2014 gazelle77 said:

There should just be a cruise line designated to people who CHOOSE to jump ship... make it easy for everyone... It could be called the CRUISE TO ETERNITY..... that way the jumpers would not ruin other passengers vacations. People who chose suicide are so selfish and think only about themselves. I have no pity for them. They leave behind a mess of hurt and pain.... it does not clear things up. It really leaves a lingering hurt for those affected by the death. I know this from personal reasons....

gazelle, I bet there are a lot of posters here who would contribute to your ticket. Go and have a wonderful time