Amelia Noylam

We have had our embankment time of 12:45, and cabin on Deck 4. Everyone who's joining the Iona on the 29th have a great cruise, and enjoy your Anniversary's, birthdays etc. 🛳️

5 hours ago, Bin man said:

Hi smokey 01 could you tell me how you were able to book the mdr prior to going .I have checked in on line iona but not seen anywhere you can do this any clues would be helpfull

Hello Bin Man

If you log into your account and press on dinning, it will give you a date for you to be able to book MDR, Limelight Club etc also do the same for the entertainment. 

1 hour ago, JB9302 said:

Update wife now tested positive , no symptoms as yet .

Both take care and get well soon.

On 9/30/2022 at 5:25 PM, Megabear2 said:

I have an Allianz policy through Halifax.  I carried out an online chat a week or so ago and was told I'd need a PCR.  I have queried this and await a reply.

 

I've been a very busy bee for my family who unfortunately all use different insurers. This news from HE is the most positive but the first paragraph is worrying in cases such a the lady who told the truth about her cough.

I thank you very much for this, as I have an Allianz policy through the Halifax, and they told me the same last week.

2 hours ago, GSPG said:

Anyway, back on topic and hope people still feel they can contribute without fear of arguement, and just need to move on from this one.

 

Still interested to hear any accounts from those currently on this cruise. Has anything changed from when you left Southampton? Are all venue’s open? Are more people wearing masks? 

Friends on this cruise at the moment: Everything open, no mask wearing, but all the crew are, some people are wearing masks in the theatre but that's there choice. Our friends are having a great time on this ship, and we cannot wait to get on her on the 29th October. No sign of Covid at the moment, as they have heard. Plus they are in their 70s, and booked again for Christmas while on board.

6 hours ago, smokey01 said:

I'm also on this cruise. It has been wonderful. I have no knowledge of any covid issues. We did book 8pm in one of the MDRs every night and have had no issues with service. 

Glad you are enjoying your cruise, have fun

4 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Pauline was clearing lots of fun meme's from her phone but loved this one and forwarded it to me to post so I hope everyone enjoys it.

Thank you, Graham, you always cheer me up.

I to watched the funeral Allday yesterday with my husband and agree with you all it was very emotional. Definitely made you proud to be British. 

Also cried when they showed Emma the pony and the corgis, made me think how much they will miss their owner.

Also thought Prince George and Princess Charlotte did extremely well for their ages.

I Hope they let the Royals grieve in peace now.

Thank you all for answering

Just going to play it by ear on the day, and see what happens.

I have now found out but thank you for answering.

Yes Josy 1953, it's still called that in Spain, Portugal, France etc also called "Day of the Dead"

England, America, Canada and a few others don't celebrate, but most countries do.

When we are in Vigo on the 1st of November, which now I have been told all shops will be closed part from a couple of supermarkets and a few cafes and pubs might be open.

They sometime have parades etc which will be nice to see.

2nd of November a normal working day.

Due to being a National Holiday, and looking on the internet most things are closed right across Europe for All Saints Day, will P & O be still doing trips on this day.

Will everything be closed on this day in Vigo; I know the schools will be. Thank you for any suggestions to what we could do, as we have not been to this port before.

They have all done her proud, both days have been very moving.

3 hours ago, P&O SUE said:

Bit late to the party but have a great cruise!

Same here have a good cruise

5 minutes ago, pete14 said:

Possibly Gary Barlow may have turned some music lovers away from the cruise (only kidding!).
I guess it has more to do with cost, and artists not being willing to commit themselves to regular 3 or 4 day breaks on a cruise ship in a cabin lacking some of the comforts they may be used to. 

HAHA

Yes, I think you are right, out of the three it would have to be Tom Lister for me as I don't watch the Voice or X Factor, so don't know the other two.

Even though I expect, they are very good at what they do.

2 hours ago, P&O SUE said:

Morning all, so much to catch up on!

 

Dad was suddenly released from hospital lateish on Monday but I didn’t post as he went straight back last time! I tried to argue but no care package was given!

He’s definitely better than he was last time but he was regressing a bit in hospital. They’ve  gone back to their flat as it’s all ground floor and they’re coping ok.

 

I’ve  cancelled our couple of nights to Portsmouth we were due to go on tomorrow to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary on Monday!! Glad I have cancelled now as I’m not sure we would have found a restaurant open Monday.

 

On the subject of jabs, thanks for reminding me as my Mum had a text about it and we were waiting for my Dad to come out before we booked them and we haven’t done it yet! 

Please to hear your dads out of hospital and back home.

Congratulations for Monday, have a lovely day and a good weekend.

1 hour ago, Peanut006 said:

Cool here this morning too.

 

Grandchildren are here so hubby has switched the heating on. I can’t stand it cold either so I’m not complaining.

 

Going to a play gym with them soon where they do lovely coffee so all is good for everyone

 

Have a nice day everyone 

 

Michelle

Enjoy your day with your Grandchildren, have a good weekend.

Morning Pete 14

I thought the same thing, I wonder if it's because Gary Barlow is on the ship for a couple of days.

Have a good weekend

Amelia

Near the Jack (Chris and Andy) asked who was on at the limelight

29th of October: Molly Hocking from The Voice

03rd of November Matt Cardle X Factor

From the 09th of November Tom Lister Actor Emmerdale's Carl King and also been on the West End

17 minutes ago, purplesea said:

I'm all packed now and waiting for my son and his partner to arrive. I have to collect my daughter and her husband a bit later and bring them back here to wait for the car to take us up to Gatwick for tomorrow morning's flight. 

 

Enjoy your flight and cruise

42 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Good evening.

We took a picnic to the beach where it is currently windy and 14°C and the sea is choppy.

The daily DFDS Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry passed us about 30 minutes ago.

 

I love to read about your days out Graham, it cheers me up when there is so much bad and sad news about.

10 hours ago, Josy1953 said:

The problem for us is that these people have a totally different sort of life to us and we don't know what sort of pressures they are under.  Personally I can't imagine what I would do if I had to go to a foodbank because I couldn't afford to buy what I want.

My nephew is a social worker who mainly works trying to get people off the streets and into some sort of accommodation and he truly believes that a lot of them turn to drink and drugs to escape their reality.

As my mum would say "There but for the grace if God go I".

I never thought of it like that, and your mum is right, "There but for the grace of god go I"

Hi Yorkshirephill, pleased you had both of your jabs.

Hi Josy1953, never a truer saying "Give an inch and they take a mile", I think the same as majortom10 and would have given them to someone else.

You should have a notice up, saying (please be polite to our staff, as you are most likely to leave empty handed if you are not).

4 hours ago, kalos said:

Regarding mobile phones, there are nurses out there who are using food banks and

mobile phones. Also, people who may have lost their job, like in the hospitality industry

(Through no fault of their own) and need a phone to get apply for other jobs.

I am just grateful that we do not find ourselves in that situation and have people like 

Josy and Phil to help these people out, even if a selfish one comes along now and again.

I totally agree

Hello Kalos

Thank you for the booking site, just managed to book Darren and myself in for the jab.

Amelia