Rare DisneyJen Posted September 1, 2015 #2726 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Welcome back, DJ! We've missed you! I, too, will be interested in a potential Cuba cruise, but still hope SD will do some more N Europe at some point. We've just about maxed out the Caribbean (although we will be there in Jan) and not much more of the Med to do. Some other ideas are British Isles, so may have to bite the bullet and try another line. :eek: Looking forward (I hope!) to whatever announcement SD is going to make! And saw the Commodore's post and all those wonderful pictures that bring back so many great memories. He will be profoundly missed, but hope that he is again enjoying good health and that this move will be good for him and his family. Hard to say goodbye, though :( Vandrefalk Awww ... shucks ;) DJ's DH and I would love to see a cruise to Cuba on SD! I suspect that if SD were to create a FL-Cuba-Yucatan-FL itinerary that there are many of us "oldtimers" who would sign up in a heartbeat. We are on the same page with you on the British Isles. Perhaps SD can have H-H serve as special ambassador/guest lecturer for that one:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho-hum Posted September 1, 2015 Author #2727 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Sorry folks........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DisneyJen Posted September 1, 2015 #2728 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Sorry folks........ Hmmm ... wonder if the recent world stock market roller coaster impacted the announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho-hum Posted September 1, 2015 Author #2729 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Nope, that's not the reason......honestly. Edited September 1, 2015 by ho-hum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted September 1, 2015 #2730 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Nope, that's not the reason......honestly. If I had you in the pub, we would get it out of you quickly. Just blurt it out.......You have the right mien for it........Just Do It....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho-hum Posted September 1, 2015 Author #2731 Share Posted September 1, 2015 If I had you in the pub, we would get it out of you quickly. Just blurt it out.......You have the right mien for it........Just Do It....... Bear with old chap until SD themselves decide whether to announce anything or NOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DisneyJen Posted September 1, 2015 #2732 Share Posted September 1, 2015 If I had you in the pub, we would get it out of you quickly. Just blurt it out.......You have the right mien for it........Just Do It....... Or the TOYBar!:D Bear with old chap until SD themselves decide whether to announce anything or NOT. Hmmm ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho-hum Posted September 1, 2015 Author #2733 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Hmmm ... Hmmm.......a lot of Hmmm-ing going on hmm Special Ambassador Ho Hum or should that be Ho Hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DisneyJen Posted September 1, 2015 #2734 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Hmmm.......a lot of Hmmm-ing going on hmm Special Ambassador Ho Hum or should that be Ho Hmmmm We will have to consult the powers that be (whomever "they" are) ... I am thinking Special Ambassador of Ho Hmmm Ho Hum :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Danneskjold Posted September 1, 2015 #2735 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Hmmmm, ho-hum without Blondie around.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JES4845 Posted September 2, 2015 #2736 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Share the sentiments and best wishes for James and his family. We wouldn't have SD to enjoy so much without him all these years. Got big hints on Cuba when on SD a few weeks ago. Chatter was about how, as usual, the big ships would go to Havana but SD would go to smaller, nicer, more realistic ports. Got distinct impression research on same was well under way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho-hum Posted September 2, 2015 Author #2737 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Hmmmm, ho-hum without Blondie around.... Aha ! Aqualung. Jethro Tull 1971 Love JT. Pure genius. Mind you also loved "Stand up" and "Benefit" too And you ? Ian Anderson's lyrics to that one are amazing.......far too rude for the gentle folk of this forum. One of the senior officers on SD is a devotee too. And we like to talk about football too (soccer to you). We have a ripping time when we have dinner together. Blondie not so. Edited September 2, 2015 by ho-hum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Danneskjold Posted September 2, 2015 #2738 Share Posted September 2, 2015 At age 12 I knew I was very different than most people as Stand Up was my favorite albumn.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho-hum Posted September 2, 2015 Author #2739 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Share the sentiments and best wishes for James and his family. We wouldn't have SD to enjoy so much without him all these years. Got big hints on Cuba when on SD a few weeks ago. Chatter was about how, as usual, the big ships would go to Havana but SD would go to smaller, nicer, more realistic ports. Got distinct impression research on same was well under way. Hum is still in shock about James and a tad upset (albeit mildly). James has already responded, thanking Hum. We will be keeping in contact no doubt but we are not so close. You are kind (and accurate) to comment as you did. He is probably reading this anyhooo. Hum cannot possibly comment about "tittle tattle" having been "wrapped over the knuckles" for simply having fun and wanting to share the excitement with chums who love SD. But oh no. Whether they go to Cuba or Margate......Hum doesnt give a " flying €!$*#" anymore (Hum is heavily sulking about the injustice and submitting to bullying and paranoia.....but only this time, out of respect, dwindling respect). No doubt someone else will discover the news, if there is ANY. Back to finding if there are any other things suitable to eat round here. Is there a yoghurt shortage ? Hum's discovered tons of it here. Sadly only healthy food. Might have to speed dial "The Taj" any second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho-hum Posted September 2, 2015 Author #2740 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Please, someone in the UK, go immediately to Castle Hum and remove Mr. HH from the Scrumpy vat. Return him to a gentle Rose for resucsitation. Rescued three times Jim, but kept jumpin back in ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho-hum Posted September 3, 2015 Author #2741 Share Posted September 3, 2015 In the US, I am hoping it comes down to Trump and Sanders. Gives a stark choice for which way people want the country to go. No middle ground between those two. My greatest fear is that it comes down to Clinton/Bush. They make the Norwegians seem interesting and transparent... Ask yourself if you would rather have the Donald or Bernie? You will then know in your heart whether you are a capitalist or a socialist. PS - found a photo showing the relationship between ol'Ragnar (or Jim) and the mighty ho-hum:.. Thats's Colonel Sanders ehhh Aren't they both a tad old. That Irishman President O'Bama is a kid compared to these guys. The horse analogy is quite apt but only what you consider a horse can produce along with Hum's posting equivalent ! At age 12 I knew I was very different than most people as Stand Up was my favorite albumn.... Hey kiddo.......you were 12 when "Stand Up" came out ? Well you were definitely years ahead culturally of your contemporaries. Impressed. A little reminder of what great original used to sound like along the theme of horses from a simply wonderful album which is quintessentially British too. [YOUTUBE]jTVYY-P0o3I[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACT Posted September 3, 2015 #2742 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Hey kiddo.......you were 12 when "Stand Up" came out ? Well you were definitely years ahead culturally of your contemporaries. Impressed. A little reminder of what great original used to sound like along the theme of horses from a simply wonderful album which is quintessentially British too. [YOUTUBE]jTVYY-P0o3I[/YOUTUBE] Ah ha!!!...at last we have sight and sound of the house band at the Ye Old Tacky Inn just down the road from the posh pile! "Come hear them entertain and join in the frivolities with buxom wenches and ale filled squires on the third Thursday of each month". The vocalist, Ian Anderson, it is alleged, attended Roseburn primary school located in the capital of Brigadoon. Drive past it on a regular basis, it's still being used as a school (or whatever passes for education nowadays). Edited September 3, 2015 by MACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted September 3, 2015 #2743 Share Posted September 3, 2015 An inside confidential source has hinted heavily that SD will be announcing important developments tomorrow night !!! Cuba. Hum's guessing. What do you think ? No not about kids.....please. Wow!!! What an announcement. I never thought they would do that! And the prices!! What a great discount for past passengers. I love the new itinerary and the "Adults Only" new policy is lots of icing on the cake. I booked already for the first Cuba to North Pole cruise....:eek::D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandrefalk Posted September 3, 2015 #2744 Share Posted September 3, 2015 And what have you been smoking, Jim? Perhaps we all need a whiff or two? Vandrefalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted September 3, 2015 #2745 Share Posted September 3, 2015 And what have you been smoking, Jim? Perhaps we all need a whiff or two?Vandrefalk Hi Karen. We all out West usually snort (shoot) Tequila when we want to hallucinate.:D Maybe we can try that at the TOY Bar before too long.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DisneyJen Posted September 3, 2015 #2746 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Hi Karen.We all out West usually snort (shoot) Tequila when we want to hallucinate.:D Maybe we can try that at the TOY Bar before too long.:D Perhaps you have been eating the worm at the bottom of the bottle:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted September 3, 2015 #2747 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Perhaps you have been eating the worm at the bottom of the bottle:eek: Oh it's worm, worm, worm that makes you want to........Oops, never mind. Thank you Sir, may I have another??:eek::D Edited September 3, 2015 by Jim Avery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho-hum Posted September 4, 2015 Author #2748 Share Posted September 4, 2015 And what have you been smoking, Jim? Perhaps we all need a whiff or two?Vandrefalk You may now understand what poor HH has had to deal with.........would'nt have it any other way tho'. Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho-hum Posted September 4, 2015 Author #2749 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Wow!!! What an announcement. I never thought they would do that! And the prices!! What a great discount for past passengers. I love the new itinerary and the "Adults Only" new policy is lots of icing on the cake. I booked already for the first Cuba to North Pole cruise....:eek::D:D Jimbo. HH has heard the "announcement" and as promised, he will refrain from posting it. Word given and all. But Hum has heard it at least three times before over the last 18 months ! And it has absolutely no affect on guests or crew or anything really. But have you heard anything different ? Your report sounds much better ! The only down side is the voyage will be hosting the swimsuit section of the Miss America contest and the tequila company subsidising the voyage will insist that passengers liberally partake of their premium brands. Oh and for the ladies, George Clooney will be the Club Director. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho-hum Posted September 4, 2015 Author #2750 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Oh it's worm, worm, worm that makes you want to........Oops, never mind. Thank you Sir, may I have another??:eek::D Mind if Hum joins you old friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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