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sk8erguy1978 · 06-09-2009, 02:50 AM

Where is the "Paying for LuLu's Alcohol and Duty Free Shop bill?

!

Seriously

I voted for "Adult Beverages" as they are the biggest expense. However, Casino, Pictures, and Shore Tours are on the list too but no where near alcohol.

sk8erguy1978 · 06-09-2009, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by suntanshipshape

We prefer to give larger tips rather dropping it in the Casino black hole. I feel much better that way.

I am a gambler, BUT.. I must

Casinos were not built on winners, and I am positive, they would not have Casinos on ships if they were just paying people...

House always wins.

*Lars* · 06-09-2009, 09:47 AM

We spend most money on independent shore tours. We dont like the crowded tours offered by the cruise lines.
We spend also money on Speciality restaurants, they are always well worth the extra money and of course we spend money on extra tip to the staff who works so very hard for us.

suntanshipshape · 06-09-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sk8erguy1978

I am a gambler, BUT.. I must

Casinos were not built on winners, and I am positive, they would not have Casinos on ships if they were just paying people...

House always wins.

You're right. People ask us why we don't go to Vegas. We tell them Vegas was built by losers, and look at how fast that city has grown on a bunch of losers. We're fortunate in the sense that our luck is so bad, it keeps away from gambling, saving us a lot of money. If initially we were lucky, we would get the gambling fever, then after we start to lose, we would spend the rest of our lives trying to win back what we lost. Good luck with that!

LuLu · 06-09-2009, 09:06 PM

Bob .... At least for us : This best way do this and not to try to "win what we lost back"! Think of each time you gamble as ANOTHER time.

We limit the amount we will lose each time and at what point we'll quit when we'ver winning.

Win ... Lose ... or Draw .... Knowing when to QUIT and not considering what happen yesterday makes it enjoyable for another day!

In no way trying to TELL anyone how to gamble! It's a FUN thing and each person has his own way of enjoying it most!

Blizzard · 06-09-2009, 09:21 PM

Having just got back from Alaska... Shorex would be #1
We also always add extra tips.
We do not spend too much on Adult beverages. The CL really helps keep that down.

canarymoon · 06-09-2009, 10:01 PM

I chose excursions and tips. sometimes, it's just tips, though. I'm pretty boring.

sk8erguy1978 · 06-10-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by suntanshipshape

You're right. People ask us why we don't go to Vegas. We tell them Vegas was built by losers, and look at how fast that city has grown on a bunch of losers. We're fortunate in the sense that our luck is so bad, it keeps away from gambling, saving us a lot of money. If initially we were lucky, we would get the gambling fever, then after we start to lose, we would spend the rest of our lives trying to win back what we lost. Good luck with that!

I only gamble a small bit and just a few games... For fun.

Off the record, there is other great things to do besides gamble in Vegas. Checking out the hotels, seeing shows, going to Hover Dam, Red Rock Canyon.. You get the idea

canarymoon · 06-10-2009, 09:47 AM

When we cruise, our gambling budget is $20. for the cruise, not per day. Sometimes we use the whole $20, sometimes we don't. The casino is not a real bihg priority for us.

canarymoon · 06-10-2009, 09:48 AM

Now, oncr in a while, one of us will buy a piece of jewelry on board. On those occasions, that one purchase will really run up our sea pass account.