http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/ Discussion of the Ocean Liner "Queen Mary" moored in Long Beach, California. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:17:05 GMT Hull534 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15090 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15090 I really enjoyed reading your review and am glad you enjoyed the ship. Welcome to the List! Dave in Seattle Sent from my iPhone On Nov 14, 2009, at 2:13 PM, Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:40:32 GMT Clynder@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15089 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15089 Petty theft will always be there, though it can be controlled somewhat. The real pillaging and rape happened during the "conversion" (how I hate that word). Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:09:45 GMT stowaway2k http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15088 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15088 It's nice when the young ones discover the classics... kj Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:17:52 GMT Baxter Craven http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15087 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15087 Hello all! I just watched this film and thought you all would enjoy it, too. Even if it is somewhat ridiculous haha http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTEeDLQXLdM Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:38:58 GMT Hull534 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15086 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15086 These may be recent. They did a real Holiday Inn treatment to one of my favorite cabins, cabin A135, and the bathroom is as non Queen Mary as you could get. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:27:50 GMT rms108 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15085 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15085 - a steward confided they were finding DINNER SERVICES in people's luggage...a lot of it. The passengers had ordered room service and then stolen the plates Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:24:05 GMT Chris http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15084 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15084 All, I was delighted to see this morning that the midship service yard is completely gone, and that pedestrians can now walk unimpeded the full length of the Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:01:47 GMT Stellabott Damian http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15083 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15083 I found several "Shanks" toilet style handles in an antique mall in Orange a few months ago but I figured they were removed during the conversion.    D ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:07:59 GMT ss_olympic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15082 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15082 Of course not, its like the steward/stewardess call lights in the hotel corridors. Some have been taken, others are still there. If the hotel decks are Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:31 GMT JRogers714@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15081 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15081 I have stayed in many rooms aboard the Queen and there is no consistency as to weather or not certain shower and sink knobs will be missing. I have been in Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:53:33 GMT Chris http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15080 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15080 Human nature sometimes disappoints. I doubt theft of any original item is common (after all, the shower knobs are among the few portable items). Much more Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:49:42 GMT ss_olympic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15079 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15079 Hi Justin, It shouldn't be that hard if its narrowed down to the small original items that are the target for theft as it always seems to be on the ship. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:49:49 GMT jdcarthel http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15078 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15078 Hi all! Sean hit the nail on the head! I too think that after each guest checks out, "inventory" of the room should be made. If anything has gone missing, Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:03:41 GMT ss_olympic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15077 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15077 That figures. I suppose if some scum bag is really intent on stealing, they'll find a way. I wish there were some way to at least monitor the fixtures in the Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:30:02 GMT Chris http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15076 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/queenmary/message/15076 I have heard of theft of shower knobs and wall fans, just so you all know. Darn near anything in a hotel room is (sadly) in some danger. Restoration may prove