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I have done BoB over a hundred times and have had much worse in North Sea, Atlantic and Med. Mind you BoB on Dad's sailing yacht (when I was young) was the most scary!

Got rid of landline as we only use our mobiles now. Don't need it for internet and it was just a waste of money.

This always used to happen. Maybe to save on their recycling costs! I never kept any of them.

Wind seems to have reached its peak here in South Devon. Lots of ships sheltering in Lyme Bay.

There is a ferry from ship to Toulon waterfront. Toulon old town is lovely. There is also a lovely beach which you can get to on the land train. Nice place for lunch.

Never been in port on a Christmas Day. Always been a sea day. Lucky you. Maspalomas beach is enormous and only a small part is nudist. Nice place for a wander and lunch.

Anyone see Rip Off today on BBC? Article about cruise cancelled for taking wheelchair on board.

Love Rum Therapy!

Lyme Bay is relatively sheltered which is why we see so many ships sheltering in there during stormy weather.

As I mentioned before, word is that chefs are particularly in short supply, affecting operation of speciality restaurants. Maybe P&O is not offering them enough money!

Glad they got rid of those wooden? menu covers. Unnecessary and bacteria sponges!

Just send an email wishing everyone a good Xmas and then go off on a cruise!

I try to stick to Arcadia or Aurora. Only aggressive people I have come across were on Arvia. Don't be put off.

Believe she left in the early hours today, for Amsterdam, due to bad weather in channel.

There appears to be a shortage of chefs. Maybe this is why we are told the speciality restaurants are fully booked when actually they are pretty empty. Maybe the cabin stewards are working in the kitchens?!!!