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Bird hitching a lift on Azura

28 minutes ago, zap99 said:

End of August for us.

 Us too!

Thanks for posting. Interesting to see it beening built in time lapse photography. The interior, what you saw of it looks nice.

I think it is unfair of P&O to say that cancellation is subject to their standard policy, if those conditions are not acceptable to people.

I would go on a cruise to nowhere, I would be quite happy to just sail around and relax on board.  It would be good to just get away as I haven't been anywhere since November. 

1 hour ago, Purdey16 said:

We had a lovely day yesterday we went to Chewton Glen in New Milton for almost the whole day , we had lunch first in dining room with a lovely bottle of French wine which we normally do not like , sorry forgot to get photos of my rib eye steak on the bone and triple cooked chips , other half had big piece of salmon and new potatoes then we spent the rest of the afternoon and evening up to 10 o’clock last night in the spar 

Glad to hear you had a enjoyable day.  It looks a lovely place.

44 minutes ago, Bazrat said:

Sorry no people from across the border your in lockdown 

No we're not!

Which border are you referring to?

Atruim

Britannia 2015 and after her refit 2019

Azura

3 hours ago, alija1960 said:

Argh we were really looking forward to seeing this show whilst on Aurora last year but unfortunately the sea was too rough for the performance to take place and it had to be cancelled and it was on the last night as well so was a real letdown!!!!

My husband went to see it's premier as it didn't sound like the sort of thing that would appeal to me.  At dinner the other diners persuaded me to go and see it as it was good.  I went but couldn't stand the noise and left. It was on again on a different cruise so I decided to give it another try, but the noise level was even worse and I left as the show started. 

3 hours ago, Bazrat said:

My view is ban those living areas north of stoke and those south of Watford from cruising and those who are left should be safe to cruise.

What about the West? About twenty more miles and I'll be off the end!!

I went to the local Secondary School as it was then in Middlesex, and could have left school at 15, bt stayed on an extra 2 years and did a secretarial course. Those doing A levels stayed at school to sit their exams - no 6th form college. 

5 minutes ago, Rupert2251 said:

Interesting you should say that. We are booked on Iona for July 2021. We booked it to experience Iona not necessarily Norway as we have been there before. If they did pull Iona out of Norway do you think we would still get the opportunity to stay with her as she was the main reason for booking?

Like wise but we rebooked for August.

Reading through this thread has bought back some memories of my school dinners too. I remember having spam fritters, great big rounds covered in batter, and puddings would semolina, sponge covered with jam and coconut on top and not forgetting the pink custard! 

22 minutes ago, SarahHben said:

We got back from Devon yesterday, had a real mix of weather, wonderfully stormy for a few days but a few sunny days too. I ate way too much and my diet starts tomorrow, don’t they all?! We did lots of walking too and I got good use out of the waterproof walking boots I had bought for our Norway cruise!
Now back to the mounds of washing

I don’t usually watch Britain’s Got Talent but heard on the radio that they had performances by some west end shows on last night’s programme, including Les Mis which is my favourite, so I watched that bit this afternoon and got quite emotional, made me realise how much I’m missing going to the theatre. One day.....



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I didn't know they had some West End shows on so will try and watch it on catch up.  

At the beginning of lockdown we  watched some of Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End shows "The Shows Must Go On" via You Tube. On  Friday we re-watched Phantom of the Opera as it was on again.  I know we don't go to the theartre very often, especially in London, but I do miss going.

 We have most of the large supermarkets, Asda at one end of town and Lidl at the other, both about a mile away. Our nearest Morrisons Sainsburys are in Penzance, while Waitrose is about 20 miles away in Truro. I use Tesco as I have their delivery saver plan and I get discount with them. 

Our first cruise was to celebrate my parent's 50th wedding anniversary.  As we had never cruised before we chose a week ashore and then a weeks cruise.  Dad liked it so much that he and Mum booked a cruise for the next year, unfortunately he died a few months later so I took his place, and have cruised with Mum of several occasion since.

15 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Me too.

IMO wheelchair users should always be given priority.

My mother has recently started to use a wheelchair and trying to get into a lift normally is difficult. Yes they ask for priority to be given to those in wheelchairs but it doesn't happen.  After our last muster drill it took us half an hour to return to our cabin.

My mother doesn't like lifts and will only go into one if I am with her. So allthough I a capable of walking up a flight or two she isn't.

1 hour ago, Eddie99 said:

Dust If You Must

Dust if you must, but wouldn’t it be better

To paint a picture, or write a letter,

Bake a cake, or plant a seed;

Ponder the difference between want and need?

Dust if you must, but there’s not much time,

With rivers to swim, and mountains to climb;

Music to hear, and books to read;

Friends to cherish, and life to lead.

Dust if you must, but the world’s out there

With the sun in your eyes, and the wind in your hair;

A flutter of snow, a shower of rain,

This day will not come around again.

Dust if you must, but bear in mind,

Old age will come and it’s not kind.

And when you go (and go you must)

You, yourself, will make more dust.

By Rose Milligan

I have heard that before, but I think it is very apt.  Life is too short to worry about dusting. 

17 hours ago, Dermotsgirl said:

My question for the girls is:     Do I get a new machine now or do I hang about for as long as possible .  I think I favour the latter.   He says he's the ships butler😂

 I wouldn't rush out and get a new machine, but I think you should keep that man!!

Good news that she is joining the fleet and look forward to sailing on her.

Was booked to sail on her in July on for her naming ceremony. Will now have to wait until August instead.

I agree with all the comments about these two threads being interesting.  It has been lovely seeing everyone's photos and made my list of places and things I want to see even longer.  Roll on the time when we can all travel again, in the meantime will look forward to Damien's next challenge.

My one and only Z isn't terribly inspiring, but I found one!!

Z is for a Zigzag road

A few more Yellows

Buildings in Bonaire

Hibiscus

Dress, Granada

Submarines

Cake

Yellow

Tulips

Orchids

Buildings in Curacao and St. Kitts

I too was sad to hear that Oceana was being sold. 

6 hours ago, davecttr said:

This should help

https://gcaptain.com/cruise-ship-shipbreaking-booming-in-turkey/

 

That didn't help it is a very, very sad sight.