P&O Cruisers - What are things like where YOU are?

[Harry Peterson]

1 hour ago, Josy1953 said:

They don't have Radley shops, they sell a limited range of Radley bags and purses in the gift shops.

Tell me about it!  Pretty much every penny of every bit of OBC has ended up being spent on Radley handbags in those shops over the years.  
 

My wife loves them.  🛒

[Dermotsgirl]

1 hour ago, Adawn47 said:

They're not the bargain they used to be though with the new shops they have on board now. My last Radley purchase on board was a purse in 2010 for the paltry sum of £48. It's still going strong and believe me it gets plenty of use 😉I don't think I'll find a bargain like that again.

Avril

 

I got my Radley purse in 2016 on Oceana.  I tend to use purses until they fall apart, so it's got years of use in it yet! 

[Adawn47]

20 minutes ago, Dermotsgirl said:

I got my Radley purse in 2016 on Oceana.  I tend to use purses until they fall apart, so it's got years of use in it yet! 

It certainly has. I use saddle soap on all our leather items, even the purse, I'm sure it helps.

Avril

[ann141]

2 hours ago, Josy1953 said:

They don't have Radley shops, they sell a limited range of Radley bags and purses in the gift shops.

I have bought a couple of Radley handbags onboard previously.On our last cruise I was eyeing up another Radley, wondering whether to treat myself but the following day it had gone- someone else had bought it and there were no more in the stockroom! I have never come across Kipling bags- I thought Kiplings were the cakes in the afternoon tea photo!!

[indiana123]

I just googled Kipling bags and they look very much like Troop ones.  Troop are my favourites.

 

I'll look out for the Kiplings when and if we start cruising again.

[SarahHben]

Kipling bags are very lightweight, and don't talk up much space, you can squeeze more into your packing 😊. I've just bought a very small cross body one which will be good for when I'm out walking and only need the basics, phone, keys & mask. 

[AnnieC]

1 hour ago, Dermotsgirl said:

I got my Radley purse in 2016 on Oceana.  I tend to use purses until they fall apart, so it's got years of use in it yet! 

Ditto with handbags - haul them around till they disintegrate and mine are both Radleys (only 2😪 as can't be bothered to keep swopping stuff between bags) - buy replacements in local family-owned department store when they have a sale - Roys of Wroxham for anyone who knows Norfolk. We all seem to have similar taste, perhaps because the Radley logo is either non-existent or very discreet (not a fan of vast gold logos) plus they last forever.

 

I bet the chaps are enjoying this conversation!🤣

[Josy1953]

2 minutes ago, AnnieC said:

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I bet the chaps are enjoying this conversation!🤣

They are learning that the ladies in their lives enjoy shopping for handbags. 

[Harry Peterson]

6 minutes ago, AnnieC said:

Ditto with handbags - haul them around till they disintegrate and mine are both Radleys (only 2😪 as can't be bothered to keep swopping stuff between bags) - buy replacements in local family-owned department store when they have a sale - Roys of Wroxham for anyone who knows Norfolk. We all seem to have similar taste, perhaps because the Radley logo is either non-existent or very discreet (not a fan of vast gold logos) plus they last forever.

 

I bet the chaps are enjoying this conversation!🤣

Absolutely. With a wife addicted to Radley and Kipling!

 

But Roys sell Radley?

 

Changed a bit since my camping days in that lovely area........

[AnnieC]

2 minutes ago, Josy1953 said:

They are learning that the ladies in their lives enjoy shopping for handbags. 

And that's because, like shoes, they are never too small. Unlike my clothes post lockdown, which all appear to have shrunk.😱

[SarahHben]

Just now, AnnieC said:

And that's because, like shoes, they are never too small. Unlike my clothes post lockdown, which all appear to have shrunk.😱

That's what I said to my daughter's earlier,  handbags fit whether you've gained weight or not

[AnnieC]

2 minutes ago, Harry Peterson said:

Absolutely. With a wife addicted to Radley and Kipling!

 

But Roys sell Radley?

 

Changed a bit since my camping days in that lovely area........

They do. When I first moved here in 1973 I wouldn't have been seen dead in Roys (mind you, I was 20...). In fairly recent years I clothes shopped there for my mother once she was in her 90s and old enough to wear their offerings. In the last few years I think a couple of young Roys have seized power and they now sell a decent range of things. I just hope Covid doesn't finish them off - they must have been struggling over the last few months.

[AnnieC]

5 minutes ago, Dermotsgirl said:

Handbags must be a very painful subject for you if you would rather talk about Brexit! 😂

Let's get them off that. If I were a gambling fan, I'd put money on it that most of us have a Joules (or similar) quilted jacket. My dear daughters call them the winter baby boomer uniform: smart jeans, chinos or similar, loafers, sensible jumper (with scarf, artistically tied) or collared shirt, and padded jacket. 

[AndyMichelle]

Just now, AnnieC said:

And we have the GCSE results to relish on Thursday. All in all, a most satisfactory month. Personally, I would invest in hens; what was it that led to the egg shortage, which still seems to be rumbling on?

 

 

Does this farce mean I can choose not to accept my A level results from 1982?😂

Andy 

[AndyMichelle]

25 minutes ago, pete14 said:

Doesn’t seem to have worked Andy. What are the weather prospects for the test match tomorrow?

Washout I think Pete.. 

 

[kalos]

33 minutes ago, SarahHben said:

That's what I said to my daughter's earlier,  handbags fit whether you've gained weight or not

 

So does a scarf    

[SarahHben]

23 minutes ago, AnnieC said:

Let's get them off that. If I were a gambling fan, I'd put money on it that most of us have a Joules (or similar) quilted jacket. My dear daughters call them the winter baby boomer uniform: smart jeans, chinos or similar, loafers, sensible jumper (with scarf, artistically tied) or collared shirt, and padded jacket. 

I don't have a Joules quilted jacket but I do have a Joules cotton waterproof coat 😊

[Eddie99]

Joules striped cotton tops seem to be cruise uniform

[AnnieC]

9 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said:

Does this farce mean I can choose not to accept my A level results from 1982?😂

Andy 

Absolutely. I have already rejected my 'O' level results from 1969 as I always knew I was an unrecognised genius. Didn't stay on for A levels, but that won't stop me getting straight A*s now.

[Harry Peterson]

14 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said:

That's better, I believed everything until you said you shop at Tesco... 😊

We had to desert Aldi, sadly, for the deliveries. 😪

[AnnieC]

4 minutes ago, SarahHben said:

I don't have a Joules quilted jacket but I do have a Joules cotton waterproof coat 😊

That conforms to the baby boomer uniform, so well done! I forgot that we also all have short, easy to manage, hair. 

[AnnieC]

7 minutes ago, Eddie99 said:

Joules striped cotton tops seem to be cruise uniform

That's the summer baby boomer uniform, along with cropped trousers, and lightweight trench jacket. According to my daughters.😂

[SarahHben]

7 minutes ago, AnnieC said:

That conforms to the baby boomer uniform, so well done! I forgot that we also all have short, easy to manage, hair. 

Ah I fail on the hair criteria then 😊

[Harry Peterson]

14 minutes ago, AnnieC said:

That's the summer baby boomer uniform, along with cropped trousers, and lightweight trench jacket. According to my daughters.😂

Does my baler twine count?

[AnnieC]

3 minutes ago, Harry Peterson said:

Does my baler twine count?

My fashion advisers have yet to advise on male baby boomer attire, though I do hope that's not all you wear😱