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

[indiana123]

2 minutes ago, Presto2 said:

think about that lunch !!

 

 

 

Thank you.

 

It's strange that I felt better as soon as I wrote and went on about it.  Must be the sharing of it and knowing you will understand.  Thanks.

Edited April 11, 2023 by indiana123

[terrierjohn]

28 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

For a saver fare I would book direct with P&O because your final payment will be due around 3 months before your cruise whereas it will be due at least 4 months before with a TA.

For Select fares where you can choose your cabin a specialist should be able to give you a lot more cabin/ship information etc than a high street TA.

With the well known north Midlands on line TA the balance is only requested 7 days early, and even that can be later if you request it,  as I just did for a Princess cruise. However if booking a saver fare and not requesting a specific cabin the added knowledge that a TA  possesses is not really required. 

[kalos]

Adding to what John has said and you decide to book direct with P&O , then be sure 

to screen shot the TA 's price and get P&O to price match it for you.

[brian1]

23 minutes ago, indiana123 said:

Who's a scaredy cat today then!!    ME!!

 

Have to go to London for an upright MRI.  I don't know how I am going to react to it.  It could take 2 hrs.  Snce the heart attack (10 yrs now) I cannot bear anything near my face.  It has been known before apparently, so an ordinary MRI is a no no for me.   Just have to spend the children's inheritance.

 

We are throwing the book at why my legs suddenly  won't move, and the groin agony, and have  finally found one thing on ct, today is to check everything else.  Hanging on the phone to check they know about the metal ankle before we travel.

 

I am scared or being confined in the machine, but I'll have a glass of something nice beforehand.

 

There is always an upside... a lovely long lunch in London first and a lovely son in law who loves driving in London and will take us anywhere and a lovely daughter who may say it's not worth going to London without the theatre 🤣😍😼

My mrs had an MRI for her knee and the machine went up to her chest.She panicked a bit so they gave her headphones with music which helped a bit.PS is your SIL a black cab driver,I can't think of any other reason for liking London.Bloody cameras and wardens hiding on every corner to catch you out,lol.

[indiana123]

This one is an open and upright one so I can see in front of me and the ceiling.

They will do lying, sitting and standing which is probably why it could take 2 hrs.

 

Lady Brian will know how I feel, but I will be a brave soldier🤣

[lincslady]

52 minutes ago, indiana123 said:

 

 

 

Thank you.

 

It's strange that I felt better as soon as I wrote and went on about it.  Must be the sharing of it and knowing you will understand.  Thanks.

 

I have had to have a few MRIs over the years, and at first kept my eyes tight shut and loathed it.  When I decided to open my eyes, it was not anything like as near as I had thought to my face.  This did make a huge difference to how I felt.  I don't know if you have had any or many already, but familiarity does make it easier, IMO.  It will help enormously that you have such great support, and will have a lovely time otherwise!

 

We are all crossing fingers for you.

[grapau27]

1 hour ago, indiana123 said:

Who's a scaredy cat today then!!    ME!!

 

Have to go to London for an upright MRI.  I don't know how I am going to react to it.  It could take 2 hrs.  Snce the heart attack (10 yrs now) I cannot bear anything near my face.  It has been known before apparently, so an ordinary MRI is a no no for me.   Just have to spend the children's inheritance.

 

We are throwing the book at why my legs suddenly  won't move, and the groin agony, and have  finally found one thing on ct, today is to check everything else.  Hanging on the phone to check they know about the metal ankle before we travel.

 

I am scared or being confined in the machine, but I'll have a glass of something nice beforehand.

 

There is always an upside... a lovely long lunch in London first and a lovely son in law who loves driving in London and will take us anywhere and a lovely daughter who may say it's not worth going to London without the theatre 🤣😍😼

Good wishes sent your way.

Hopefully the MRI is fine.

[Peanut006]

1 hour ago, indiana123 said:

This one is an open and upright one so I can see in front of me and the ceiling.

They will do lying, sitting and standing which is probably why it could take 2 hrs.

 

Lady Brian will know how I feel, but I will be a brave soldier🤣

I have been on the MRI scanner about  nine times now. I used to be terrified of it and they used to give me Diazepam to help me relax. I am not as bad now, try closing your eyes as you are going in. I try plan and think about my next cruise. I am sure you will be fine

 

Michelle

 

 

[Caullkhead]

All the best @indiana123, look forward to that delicious lunch! X

[Sarah1974]

Many thanks for all the advice on here earlier today.  I have booked with P&O directly - price the same as one online cruise company and the other company could not offer a balcony for 3 people, only a window at much greater cost.

 

Is there an app I need to download?  I've not cruised since 2019 and out of practice!

[kalos]

18 minutes ago, Sarah1974 said:

Many thanks for all the advice on here earlier today.  I have booked with P&O directly - price the same as one online cruise company and the other company could not offer a balcony for 3 people, only a window at much greater cost.

 

Is there an app I need to download?  I've not cruised since 2019 and out of practice!

 You should now have an E-mail confirmation from P&O  and using that with 

your name date of birth you can log into your booked cruises  using link below.

 

https://my.pocruises.com/mycruise/login?otprrf=1

[purplesea]

2 hours ago, indiana123 said:

This one is an open and upright one so I can see in front of me and the ceiling.

They will do lying, sitting and standing which is probably why it could take 2 hrs.

 

Lady Brian will know how I feel, but I will be a brave soldier🤣

I hope it all goes well, and you will have had a lovely lunch beforehand and a theatre visit to look forwards too.

I have had several MRIs now, and it does get easier with time. Having to wear a mask (due to the pandemic) with my head encased in a cage was the only time I didn't felt comfortable! I normally just close my eyes, listen to the music (if they play any) and plan my next holiday. What I dislike is a voice telling me that the next scan is going to last ... minutes🥴

 

[grapau27]

1 hour ago, Sarah1974 said:

Many thanks for all the advice on here earlier today.  I have booked with P&O directly - price the same as one online cruise company and the other company could not offer a balcony for 3 people, only a window at much greater cost.

 

Is there an app I need to download?  I've not cruised since 2019 and out of practice!

Delighted for you Sarah.

[Beckett]

@indiana123 I signed on too late to wish you luck for today and by the time you read this it will all be over. So I hope it went well and you found the upright MRI less claustrophobic than the original "tunnel of terror" arrangement. I remember from working at the surgery how many patients were totally freaked out by the mere thought of an MRI. Fortunately the arrival of the newer 'open' scanners totally diluted the worry for many.

 

Do let us know how it went and hopefully you can enjoy a lovely peaceful evening. Very best wishes. Jane xxx  

[CarlaMarie]

12 hours ago, indiana123 said:

Who's a scaredy cat today then!!    ME!!

 

Have to go to London for an upright MRI.  I don't know how I am going to react to it.  It could take 2 hrs.  Snce the heart attack (10 yrs now) I cannot bear anything near my face.  It has been known before apparently, so an ordinary MRI is a no no for me.   Just have to spend the children's inheritance.

 

We are throwing the book at why my legs suddenly  won't move, and the groin agony, and have  finally found one thing on ct, today is to check everything else.  Hanging on the phone to check they know about the metal ankle before we travel.

 

I am scared or being confined in the machine, but I'll have a glass of something nice beforehand.

 

There is always an upside... a lovely long lunch in London first and a lovely son in law who loves driving in London and will take us anywhere and a lovely daughter who may say it's not worth going to London without the theatre 🤣😍😼

 

I hope everything went ok. MRI's are not the most pleasant of experiences so I understand your worries. I had one during lockdown which I thought I would be ok with as I'd had one before, but hadn't anticipated that I would have to keep my mask on which made it more uncomfortable!

I'm pleased you had something to look forward to before and afterwards though! 

Edited April 11, 2023 by CarlaMarie

[DamianG]

On 4/9/2023 at 6:12 AM, brian1 said:

Baked camembert,garlic bread and onion chutney.Coconut king prawns with coquille st jacques.

That’s better than some of the MDR dishes @wowzz has been served on his Princess cruise!

Edited April 11, 2023 by DamianG

[wowzz]

11 minutes ago, DamianG said:

That’s better than some of the MDR dishes @wowzz has been served on his Princess cruise!

Actually, we walked out of the MDR tonight, as after 90 minutes we still hadn't had our main course.

Words were said !

[DamianG]

2 minutes ago, wowzz said:

Actually, we walked out of the MDR tonight, as after 90 minutes we still hadn't had our main course.

Words were said !

Wow, that’s shocking! We’ve never been on Princess but only ever hear good things about them from my in-laws. Not just P&O that has some problems currently then.

[indiana123]

Got home from London just after nine tonight.  Too late for the theatre but did manage a carvery.

 

Well that's that over then.  The mri took just over two hours.  OH was allowed in the room but as they decided on an open machine and not using the upright position I couldn't see him.  I felt I was in the washing machine😀with all the different noises and vibrations but it was fine.  I am a fidget but knew I had to do this as it is the last ditch effort to recover some mobility and they thanked me afterwards for keeping still for the whole two hours (16 scans).

 

They asked about music and I jokingly said Barry Manilow.  They said OK.  Poor OH and the two radiographers had to endure two hours of him.   I laughed.  I bet they were pleased to see the back of me!

 

To anyone who is claustrophobic or like me after an event cannot have anything over the face (Heart attack in my case)  I would say if you can possibly afford it it is worth every penny.    None in the NHS here in the south.

 

 

Brian  sorry I didn't reply to you this morning.. Son in law is attached somehow to Border Force re computers and drives in loads of foreign cities when on call.  He takes it all in his stride, it was us passengers who shut their eyes.   Horrendous traffic.

 

 

[Purdey16]

Very pleased for you indiana that it went well and hope for good results for you , sorry though you ran out off time to catch a show , it’s been a long day for you all and I’m sending my best wishes and fingers crossed for good results.

[purplesea]

Glad to hear that your scan went well and hope you get the results back soon and are good. Pity you couldn't get to see a show, but a carvery sounds like a nice option.

 

[kalos]

10 hours ago, wowzz said:

Actually, we walked out of the MDR tonight, as after 90 minutes we still hadn't had our main course.

Words were said !

Hope you get it sorted to your satisfaction as that was inexcusable .

 

Going into "light hearted"  mode I hope you didn't use some of your big words that 

even we have to Google to understand 😉

 

Hope you enjoy the rest of your cruise and the cartoon below 🙂

 

 

[terrierjohn]

10 hours ago, wowzz said:

Actually, we walked out of the MDR tonight, as after 90 minutes we still hadn't had our main course.

Words were said !

Wowzz what is going on, please don't tell me that the Princess experience is going downhill, what about the wonderful Medallion system is it not working properly?

Edited April 12, 2023 by terrierjohn

[brian1]

Our last meal till June.Our friends from Lincs arrived yesterday.

[brian1]

I had seafood platter,seabass,swordfish,prawns and CUTTLEFISH with dippers.I wonder why I woke up this morning feeling a bit peckish and someone's rattled my cage.