Imzadi
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- Oct 29, 2004
there's nothing subtle about the tinting. It's a fairly dark blue.
Whoops. I meant to write, those RC ship windows aren't subtly tinted. They look very blue.
there's nothing subtle about the tinting. It's a fairly dark blue.
I was about to post the same thing. That wasn't a frivolous lawsuit. And she didn't sue for a lot. She only wanted her medical expenses paid. The jury suggested she should get almost $3mil.
Not to get off subject but another thing that I found rather odd was that his wife didn't come with him for the hearing. No way in heck would I let my husband face a courtroom of people that don't speak my language and put him through the mental torment without my support? I just found this a little odd to say the least?
No way in heck would I let my husband face a courtroom of people that don't speak my language and put him through the mental torment without my support? I just found this a little odd to say the least?
I don't think it makes a difference for a hearing in front of a judge. If his case goes before a jury, it could make a huge difference. I'm sure his attorney would do everything in their power to get her there. Hopefully, he will plead out. It would be extremely difficult for a grandmother to sit in the courtroom & see/hear the evidence.Not to get off subject but another thing that I found rather odd was that his wife didn't come with him for the hearing. No way in heck would I let my husband face a courtroom of people that don't speak my language and put him through the mental torment without my support? I just found this a little odd to say the least?
Of course he would have an attorney. A spouse or other loved ones being present for support is not precluded by that. I also think it's weird no family members were present.I would assume he has an attorney with him so he’s not there alone. I would much rather have an attorney with me than my spouse if I was in a courtroom.
I'm not thinking of it so much as a tactic; more from the human standpoint of moral support. Unless of course this horrible incident has torn the family apart, which sadly is not impossible.I don't think it makes a difference for a hearing in front of a judge. If his case goes before a jury, it could make a huge difference. I'm sure his attorney would do everything in their power to get her there. Hopefully, he will plead out. It would be extremely difficult for a grandmother to sit in the courtroom & see/hear the evidence.
I'm not thinking of it so much as a tactic; more from the human standpoint of moral support. Unless of course this horrible incident has torn the family apart, which sadly is not impossible.
I agree that he could have used her support. Her absence doesn't appear to be what a supportive spouse would do, but I don't think it would have made a difference with the judge. When it comes to a jury trial, her lack of support would most likely appear she blames him for Chloe's death. If she knows everything about the situation & blames him, why wouldn't they find him guilty?Of course he would have an attorney. A spouse or other loved ones being present for support is not precluded by that. I also think it's weird no family members were present.
I'm not thinking of it so much as a tactic; more from the human standpoint of moral support. Unless of course this horrible incident has torn the family apart, which sadly is not impossible.
I've been on several cruise ships in the last 10 years. Yes, there is some movement, but not a lot. Some people can feel it more than others.This is a question I have for those of you who've been on this ship or another cruise ship this large: The ship was docked. Does it still move/rock a little back & forth even while docked? Or is it so big and heavy, that while docked, one really almost doesn't feel like they are on water?
There may be a slight rocking though I personally never felt a ship move at all while docked. But no way would there be enough movement to cause any trouble.This is a question I have for those of you who've been on this ship or another cruise ship this large: The ship was docked. Does it still move/rock a little back & forth even while docked? Or is it so big and heavy, that while docked, one really almost doesn't feel like they are on water?
Most of us here agree it was foolhardy of the grandfather to pick up the 18 month old old and perch her on the railing. Even doing that in a stable building on ground, it may have been dangerous. His own attorney admitted he let go of her for a second. There have been some news reports that said he also stumbled/lost his balance for a second.
So could the boat have rocked for a second? As it, it was even more stupid to stand an 18 month old on a railing, on a ship that clearly moves?
This is a question I have for those of you who've been on this ship or another cruise ship this large: The ship was docked. Does it still move/rock a little back & forth even while docked? Or is it so big and heavy, that while docked, one really almost doesn't feel like they are on water?
Most of us here agree it was foolhardy of the grandfather to pick up the 18 month old old and perch her on the railing. Even doing that in a stable building on ground, it may have been dangerous. His own attorney admitted he let go of her for a second. There have been some news reports that said he also stumbled/lost his balance for a second.
So could the boat have rocked for a second? As it, it was even more stupid to stand an 18 month old on a railing, on a ship that clearly moves?
I've been on that ship twice. I have never felt it move (tied to the dock or out in the ocean).This is a question I have for those of you who've been on this ship or another cruise ship this large: The ship was docked. Does it still move/rock a little back & forth even while docked? Or is it so big and heavy, that while docked, one really almost doesn't feel like they are on water?
Most of us here agree it was foolhardy of the grandfather to pick up the 18 month old old and perch her on the railing. Even doing that in a stable building on ground, it may have been dangerous. His own attorney admitted he let go of her for a second. There have been some news reports that said he also stumbled/lost his balance for a second.
So could the boat have rocked for a second? As it, it was even more stupid to stand an 18 month old on a railing, on a ship that clearly moves?
I've been on Oasis which is another large ship, and in our experience, we didn't feel it move while docked. I mean, I suppose its possible if the conditions are right - stormy with wind and whitecaps perhaps - but I don't think that's what we have here.Does it still move/rock a little back & forth even while docked? Or is it so big and heavy, that while docked, one really almost doesn't feel like they are on water?
There may be a slight rocking though I personally never felt a ship move at all while docked. But no way would there be enough movement to cause any trouble.
I feel bad because as the family persists with this nonsense that RC is liable, my sympathy for them wanes. It’s a terrible, awful thing that happened but suing the cruise line is ridiculous. And I’m appalled that this grandpa is only 51! I thought he was at least 70.
I am quite aware that both Spanish and English are spoken in PR and I am also quite aware that PR is a US territory but from our frequent trips there, Spanish is the most readily spoken language but they can speak and understand English but usually speaking among themselves, they speak Spanish. We took a tour of the capital and governor's mansion in San Juan and there were two tours...one Spanish and one in English.Perhaps you are unaware, Puerto Rico is a U.S. Territory and as such, they speak both Spanish AND English.
Wiki (which may or may not be accurate):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_language_in_Puerto_Rico
"English, along with Spanish, is an official language of the Government of Puerto Rico. "
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-languages-are-spoken-in-puerto-rico.html
"English and Spanish are the two most widely spoken languages in Puerto Rico, a US territory with a literacy rate of 99%."