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Happy mothers day to all on cc. enjoy.

i thought png recently sold the conflicts to a private entity. DOLLARS RULE.

1 hour ago, Blackduck59 said:

The fact of the matter is we would have to open an account with a totally different institution, with a totally different debit system. We can withdraw cash from an ATM but we can't pay with our debit card. We are considering doing this but we really don't travel overseas that much. I just think it's BS that vendors who require you to give a credit card number and even take Pre-payment on that Credit Card and still have the cheek to charge a percentage fee on that transaction.

lyle i do not have credit card, just anz visa debit, use it here and used it overseas in atm and purchases, no problems. being old school i always carry a couple of hundred cash.

sorry for typing, but last week had a big fall and smashed left shoulder and arm.am left handed. was in hosp and a lot of pain.

Princess always made a good creme brulee, that one looks tops. Enjoy. Try a scoop of icecream on the side.

1 minute ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

I have 250 teabags of my favourite Dilmah Ceylon Supreme tea with me. Based on our Japan cruise on Diamond last November I was prepared for a shortage of Twinings E.B. but I didn't expect them to replace it with rubbish tea. If it looks like I'm using more than expected of my Dilmah I'll buy some Twinings in Dover.

You could stock up with English Breakfast Tea at Freo.

23 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

We put on a lowish bid for an upgrade to a mini-suite and were lucky. 😊

 

Just as well - we've got far too much stuff with us. 

 

We've just had a coffee in Good Spirits, they've got nice new chairs there.

Enjoy your mini suite Julie and Rolf.  Enjoy the adventure and treasure the memories. Life is short.

Way beyond my means too.  As a single traveller now, I estimated even in an ordinary cabin, I would be up for $120,000 fare, plus drinks, shorex. Make it $130,000 minimum. My late wife and I did a half world cruise, Sydney to Southampton via Africa in 2012, on P&O UK 'Arcadia. Memorable trip. Ah, these days I can only dream. At least in my retirement apartment here I have a balcony with river view and a shower cubicle with a grab handle just like a cruise ship shower, I say. lol. I just pretend I am on a Princess cruise ship, going nowhere, lol.  But not complaining, I have done a lot of travel/cruising since I retired aged 55, 20 years ago.

Have a good afternoon everybody.

25 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

Yes, that one is shockingly small but the one that was on the old Golden Princess, although a tad larger, was actually worse due to the placement of taps, dispenser bottles and the grab handle. It was difficult to wash without banging an elbow on something. At least the Coral shower had better placement of those items so my elbows remained unscathed. 

Do you have balcony cabin or mini suite on Coral, Julie.

19 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

We've planned for a minimum of four days but could handle longer. I think the trick will be to 

20 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

We've planned for a minimum of four days but could handle longer. I think the trick will be to put a small bag load in every day rather than sending in bigger lots less often. 

a small bag load in every day rather than sending in bigger lots less often. 

Good idea, are you on board yet ?

I reckon half of the 2000 pax will be Elites. Will be interesting to hear about laundry turn around times. 

Take your point, yes education is needed, my reference to trenches was merely jocular, but you know what I mean. 

Anyone who says 'Happy Anzac Day' should be sent to the trenches. 25 Apil is a day of solemn remembrance.

Bon Voyage to all on the 2014 Worldie.  Have a great time.   Looking forward to some posts.

Re the rain, chucking it down again down here on NSW Far South Coast. Moruya anyway.

24 minutes ago, Minorhawk said:

Any info on the name of the port that Celebrity Edge docks at in Sydney? I know there are two different ports,  so any clarification is appreciated. 

 

Thanks!

International Cruise Terminal, Circular Quay on the Harbour.  

15 hours ago, arxcards said:

And for @NSWP

The final trip of the former Regal Princess in 2007, before she became Pacific Dawn. Webcam capture from a day around the bottom of NZ, with waves hitting The Dome.

 

Thanks Geoff, it is still in my memory.  Was an exciting journey. The ship had damage to bow, pool bar and showers demolished, some windows bust and half a dozen pax fell down the stairs with injuries due to lifts out of action for 24 hrs. Capt Andrew Froude got us home safely.

Canowndra, NSW ?

Might I wish all on here a HAPPY EASTER, plenty of goodies and take care.

6 hours ago, Sparrow3131 said:

Do we know how many Australians are doing the full world and how many are from South Australia?

I would think well over a thousand, if you check the CC Roll Calls for the cruise and other social media platforms. As for South Australia, who knows? 

On 3/25/2024 at 5:39 PM, MicCanberra said:

Surgery tomorrow on my achilles. After seeing the surgeon, I will now be out of action for the next 3-4 months. This is very depressing as we were expecting a 8 -10 weeks recovery. We have just cancelled our trip to Europe in June and will be postponing our Cape York trip in July to next year.

Hope the surgery went ok Mic, you have had a rough trot with the Achilles.  Get better soon. I am sure Nurse Rosie is looking after you.

Well done Julie and Rolf, great to have a mini suite on a long voyage.  Enjoy it all, not long to go !

2 minutes ago, Mareblu said:

That’s fine, Les.  I’m so glad you’re “going on a roady” as they say, and it sounds really terrific.  It’ll be lovely to see family for Easter, too.  Raymond’s and the Catalina had better still be there, or we’ll all have something to say😉  Keep well, you sound like you’ve moved to the perfect spot.

1 minute ago, Sparrow3131 said:

Have just received an email saying that my tours are $390 more than the original prices and the extra will be taken from my onboard credits 

How cheeky are they, wrong that.

6 hours ago, mr walker said:

I'm thinking that Lyle & Lynn may get a chance for a pie at Harry's at the Panthers Club on their visit here next year 🙂 So then they can compare with Batehaven Bakery 🙂 

Indeed Neil. Now Penriff Panthers, stayed in their cabins near the club some 30 years ago on a Traffic Seminar. Hospitality was great, lol.

6 hours ago, Mareblu said:

Oh, if only we could get there, Les.  My apologies for not being in touch before your move.  The one day we could have come down was the day before your move, so I left it to come another day, and now you're settled in, we'll do just that before we leave in a couple of weeks.  I'll ring you later today, if that's okay?

Linda If ok might leave our Far South Coast CC Reunion until you come back from overseas .Raymonds or the Cat club will still be there, lol. Got my son coming down next week for Easter, then I am going to Lakes Entrance , Vic for a road trip, the Wyangala Winery wine cruise and wine tasting/ lunch there will have to appease my cruise hunger. All the best for now, keep packing.