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A few years ago I witnessed a gentleman in the Brooklyn Terminal searching for his bag. He couldn't remember what colour it was. A picture would have helped. The Cunard reps volunteered to help him but since he couldn't give them a description they couldn't give much assistance.

This was posted in the Daily Programme in June:

Storage of Luggage in Southampton

Guests who wish to store luggage after disembarking QM2 in Southampton prior to their return voyage in the future may do so with our Port Agent in Southampton. Please register at the Purser's Office. The cost of this service is $65.00 per bag for up to 30 days and an additional $30.00 per bag for the next 30 days. This will be charged to your on-board account. You will be provided with a separate luggage tag and your luggage will be transported by the Port Agent to the Carnival UK storage facility until your return.

It's not that simple to get your old cabin back. That is probably long-gone and re-assigned to somebody else.

Here's a picture of 8037.

Campbell rarely leaves the ship and only for short periods. He would be very much missed if he did move over to "Another" ship.

http://www.cunard.com/OurShips/default.asp?Ship=QM2&main=onb&sub=epr&sub2=eprcco

This will tell you about the lectures on board for your voyage.

I generally give a little extra but it depends on the situation. I once had a room steward who did only the basics. She was pleasant but not friendly like I've experienced with others. Same with dining room staff, it depends on their service and attitude.

Your life jacket has the muster station on it. e.g. A, B, etc.

Stairway guides will point you in the right direction for your station.

I just returned from the Coral Panama Transit. I viewed the falls from the stairway. I had no desire to join the walkers in the water. There were no big crowds and I did witness people falling but they got up and kept going so I must assume they were not injured.

The worst is attempting to leave. We ran the gauntlet of vendors on the way out. They hounded us every step of the way. I just kept staring straight ahead and shaking my head.

I was told the art is shipped from their warehouse(Fort Lauderdale?). Several years ago I had lunch on a Princess cruise with a young couple who bought 8 pieces! I saw them in the bar one night and the autioneer was buying them a drink. I should hope so.

I sat through about 5 min. of one. The art generally isn't to my taste and I find most of the pictures are too large and wouldn't fit my house.

But it's something to do and depending on what you call fun could be entertaining.