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  1. Thanks for the further details. I am still not exactly on the dates, but won't sway too much away from the dark nights for better NL chances. Also still deciding on the Flam train inclusion but your plan was becoming my plan. Thanks for sharing the photos. I am surprised on the lack of snow foe February, but learning I can't compare it to inland Canada. Thankfully, I do have time flexibility, so we will see what the final plan and dates are. I tend to pack carry on size only, regardless of trip, but good to know there is an option. Thanks again.
  2. September/October are supposed to be good times in Norway foe the lights, and will time it with darkest moon phases,so fingers crossed. I only started to think about this, so will have to look at what to do in the cities and Norway in a Nutshell. Thanks.
  3. Have a great time. I know you are excited about it. I watched that route on a Great Train Journeys PBS show. I have Swedish roots, but never been to Scandinavia.
  4. Thanks for the extra details, and suggestion for an upgrade. That could be more comfortable. Otherwise deck or windows would be great. I am from Ontario, Canada. I will have adequate clothing. I also thought to take the train from Oslo to Bergen for more chance of Autumn colours.
  5. Thanks for these details.yes, I will engage the notifications. They are offering a free 7 day trip if you don't see Northern Lights on the 12 day trip...but, it requires the announcement engaged...understandably. I am scheduling the trip for new moon phase for bast chances, and the app is a good tip. Thanks.
  6. I am looking at a late September, 12 night return cruise for Northern Lights. For budget (and this is budget....I'll be in the dinkiest inside cabin) I am trying to determine if there are daily gratuities, like mainstream cruise lines. If so, what's the cost? And is the self serve laundry free? I know about the drinks packages, and the excursion costs. It looks like water and some beverages are free with meals. Any other costs I need to consider I haven't thought about yet? Thank you.
  7. Yes, it seems quite discrimatory. I haven't been paying much attention in past weeks but I did catch some article that says they are being strongly criticized for this statement. Maybe they will have to retract their plan. However, cruising is so popular at the moment, many ridiculous implemented and increased fees are being accepted, so cruise lines have the current upper hand.
  8. I watch cruise News today YouTube and Celebrity has officially stated they will be charging more than twice double occupancy for solo bookings...to make up for lost revenue generated by a second person.
  9. What you do to repair depends on what you want to do with it in the future. Do you want to maintain it for other generations or use it and love it to death yourself. Fabric that fragile will continue to fray and shred in use. Your choices are as you mentioned, but I prefer the 3 stitch mending stitch to regular zip zag. You may prefer looking for a similar fabric. I am not a quilt restorer or preservation expert, but have seen some approaches and fixed a 30 year old quilt I made. I want to mention the importance of quilting on these quilts. My old quilt was made at a time we said quilting 8 inches apart was sufficient. When repairing, I realized that was not close enough. As batting compresses over time, it allows the fabric to shift. That frequent shifting means fibres bend, fray and break. So quilting it 4 inches apart could increase the life of the fabrics. Another thought is the use of fine wedding veil tulle as an overall cover on the quilt top. It is used in art quilts to keep lots of bits and thread on the surface, and in restoration to stabilize fabrics, but it wouldn't have the same feel on a bed quilt. There will be YouTube videos to help you prepare new fabric to look a little older. Tea dyes are easy.
  10. I wonder if it catches the bulge when a soft sided bag is overpacked? Also check what measurements a suitcase manufacturer is using when saying it is carry on compliant. US airline requirements are slightly larger than Canadian allowances. Some even state a 21 inch suitcase, but don't include the wheels or handle. Take a measuring tape with you when luggage shopping.
  11. Thanks. I can see that location on a few floors. A balcony that size would make salt spray rather irrelevant if you sit by the door (though I see it is by stairs and lifts with all the noise factors.)
  12. I am thinking to book April 2024 repositioning Durban to Rome in a balcony. It is mostly days at sea, so I am wondering if there is too much sea spray and wind to actually use the balcony every day. I recall one cruise that happened (different ship and itinerary), and I have never had this long a cruise before. If your experience was more positive, what deck were you on? Thanks.
  13. Thanks for the pattern details. I often fly Air Canada, but our new Canadian budget airlines are only cost-saving if you fly with under seat luggage only. I am taking that as a personal challenge to sew something to get the most out of the measurements allowed. I figure I could manage a summer week-long wardrobe in it. I have sewn forever, quilted maybe half the time, and have a few bags under my belt. I now have a semi-industrial Juki sewing machine which makes them a bit easier.
  14. Great job. I have been deliberating making an underseat bag to maximize the allowed measurements. I like the side phlanges to help keep shape and things from slipping out. Did you design it as well?
  15. Thanks; particularly for the link. I had searched their website first, and tried again just now, and could only find solo travellers by using the Search function. On my computers (from Canada), it is not a sub title under 'The Experience'. There is a NE US/Canada cruise this Autumn which means I could travel close to home for a change.
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