Bingo Blotter?

Golden1 · #1 (**permalink**) February 29th, 2012, 09:46 PM

This is a very silly question. Where can I buy a bingo blotter? I played a lot of bingo on my last cruise and wished I had one. I have been to WalMart, Walgreens, etc. etc. I generally look under office or school supplies. I also tried the party supply department in WalMart. Am I looking in the wrong place? Where can I purchase one to take on my next cruise? THANK YOU!

Trip · #2 (**permalink**) February 29th, 2012, 10:07 PM

Look in the dollar stores, I have seen them there, or I can bet there are a million on ebay. Search with the word dobber.

Lakers Fan · #3 (**permalink**) February 29th, 2012, 11:13 PM

What is a Bingo blotter ?

Paul Motter · #4 (**permalink**) March 5th, 2012, 05:28 PM

Henry....

Obviously, it's a dobber!

Lakers Fan · #5 (**permalink**) March 5th, 2012, 08:46 PM

What is a dobber ?

green_rd · #6 (**permalink**) March 5th, 2012, 09:04 PM

I always thought a dobber was a type of wasp. Google Images shows a lot of fishing gear.

The Scotts have a slang meaning, you'll have to look that one up yourself.

Trip · #7 (**permalink**) March 5th, 2012, 09:10 PM

spelled dauber ..did see it both ways.

Golden1 · #8 (**permalink**) March 5th, 2012, 09:14 PM

Okay, now you all know how often I play bingo! lol. I gather the correct term is "dobber." I did take Tripp's advice and went to a dollar store and bought a bright orange one. What it is called on the outside of the bottle is "Bingo Marker". Plain and simple!! Now, my next question is, the bottle is 2.80 oz. Will I be able to put it in my carry-on on the plane?

Trip · #9 (**permalink**) March 5th, 2012, 09:45 PM

Double/triple zip lock it,and put in your checked baggage..or check the TSA guidelines ..think it's 2oz ...

Golden1 · #10 (**permalink**) March 5th, 2012, 09:49 PM

Not checking any luggage. All carry on.

green_rd · #11 (**permalink**) March 6th, 2012, 07:57 AM

you mean they don't give you beans to cover you spots? I have never played cruise ship bingo - but the players seem to get the best seats for the show.

Last time I flew TSA allowed 3.2 oz. it it is always good to check. TSA seems to be a moving target.

ruthlessboss · #12 (**permalink**) March 6th, 2012, 02:14 PM

What ships play with a dauber? I've only seen the holes punched out .

Trip · #13 (**permalink**) March 6th, 2012, 02:41 PM

Seems easier to just dob over the number...

DonD · #14 (**permalink**) March 6th, 2012, 03:14 PM

Could you just use a common highliter?

Golden1 · #15 (**permalink**) March 6th, 2012, 04:10 PM

Yes, I guess you could use a highlighter. I think I might have done that last time. However, I do recall being jealous of the other people who had that small bottle of ink. Kind of like watching other people eat ice-cream when you have none! It was easier to tell if you had bingo.