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

[P&O SUE]

11 hours ago, grapau27 said:

The fish was white and all of the skin was removed and the batter was so nice I ate it all.

If we like something the cost is irrelevant.

Sadly on here I am now reluctant to post food photos anymore.

please keep posting, the vast majority enjoy them.

[Fionboard]

Yes, my Baltic cruise last July was in the high 20s most days, lovely. 

[brian1]

3 minutes ago, P&O SUE said:

please keep posting, the vast majority enjoy them.

+1, the written word on forums can get misinterpreted sometimes even with guys as close as we all are now.

[Eglesbrech]

11 hours ago, grapau27 said:

The fish was white and all of the skin was removed and the batter was so nice I ate it all.

If we like something the cost is irrelevant.

Sadly on here I am now reluctant to post food photos anymore.

I enjoy seeing your photos (of all varieties) Graham 😀.

[Adawn47]

11 hours ago, grapau27 said:

The fish was white and all of the skin was removed and the batter was so nice I ate it all.

If we like something the cost is irrelevant.

Sadly on here I am now reluctant to post food photos anymore.

I completely agree with you Graham. I'm a real 'foodie' and if you can afford it, the cost is irrelevant. I enjoy everyone's food photos and have often tried to replicate some at home. Bro has inspired some of them too. I would never have tried fried courgette flowers or using olive oil to replace suet.There are more on here who enjoy the food photos than don't and it's easy  to simply scroll on past.

So let the food porn continue☺️

Avril

[Beckett]

11 hours ago, grapau27 said:

The fish was white and all of the skin was removed and the batter was so nice I ate it all.

If we like something the cost is irrelevant.

Sadly on here I am now reluctant to post food photos anymore.

No, don't be reluctant Graham - you carry on posting your lovely foodie photos. I, and I'm sure a lot of us on here,  love your photos and your captions. IMO what could be nicer than visiting a beautiful place of history and having delicious satisfying food to go with - a completely enjoyable day. Jane xxx

[P&O SUE]

It has been quiet on here lately. Personally I only had a short time to look yesterday so I focused on Selbourne’s ‘live’ thread ☺️

 

My GP keeps sending me texts to send them my blood pressure readings but I don’t have my own machine so I haven’t bothered. Since I’ve started taken BP tablets in 2018 it’s been fine. Anyway yesterday I decided to bite the bullet and phone them. I waited half an hour to get through. I started at no 6 in the queue.

 

Anyway she offered me an appointment with the nurse on 31st July, sooner than I thought! I told her they hadn’t asked me to get a cholesterol test this year (only sugar, they seem obsessed with diabetes) She said ‘ahh yes it’s flagged up!’ Then why hadn’t they contacted me?! Trouble is the wait on the phones puts me off phoning! John had a text to book his ‘well man’ check but tried for three days before he got through.

 

Anyway, happy that’s sorted!

 

 

 

 

 

[SarahHben]

11 hours ago, grapau27 said:

The fish was white and all of the skin was removed and the batter was so nice I ate it all.

If we like something the cost is irrelevant.

Sadly on here I am now reluctant to post food photos anymore.

I don’t always post as much these days, but I enjoy seeing your photos 😊

[Adawn47]

9 hours ago, zap99 said:

Can't remember what we had on Anthem, but it was very good.🤣

Is that a piece of kalos' pond weed on your plate zap? (last pic)

Avril

[P&O SUE]

Just now, SarahHben said:

I don’t always post as much these days, but I enjoy seeing your photos 😊

I have another grandson story for you - his sports day should have been yesterday but postponed til Monday because of the rain. Joshua was quite pleased he said it sounded ‘hard work’ 😂😂

 

Hope you will be posting more when you’re on Ventura soon 😊

[Adawn47]

22 minutes ago, brian1 said:

I think everywhere is unpredictable now.We did a Baltic cruise in a heatwave a few years back but that was only in the30c range.Our village in Italy is on the same latitude as Athens and I've just read they're closing the Acropolis down at peak times.Been there as well and it does get hot on top of that hill.When we go back to Italy in August I think it will still be as hot.It was the same last year.Brian.

I always envy you  when you trot off to Italy bro, but maybe not this time🥵

Sis

[SarahHben]

7 minutes ago, P&O SUE said:

I have another grandson story for you - his sports day should have been yesterday but postponed til Monday because of the rain. Joshua was quite pleased he said it sounded ‘hard work’ 😂😂

 

Hope you will be posting more when you’re on Ventura soon 😊

Oh I think he’s probably right 😁  

I gout my grandson home from nursery yesterday and discovered he had shoes but no socks on. I asked him several times what happened to his socks with only mumbled replies, then he held my face and said ‘I already told you, they got wet so I threw them away’ 🥴😂 Fortunately the nursery staff found them at the end of the day.

They do say some funny things!

 

 

[Angel57]

12 hours ago, grapau27 said:

The fish was white and all of the skin was removed and the batter was so nice I ate it all.

If we like something the cost is irrelevant.

Sadly on here I am now reluctant to post food photos anymore.

Please continue to post your photos Graham. I love to see and hear what you and everyone else is up to.

Gill

[Adawn47]

16 minutes ago, P&O SUE said:

It has been quiet on here lately. Personally I only had a short time to look yesterday so I focused on Selbourne’s ‘live’ thread ☺️

 

My GP keeps sending me texts to send them my blood pressure readings but I don’t have my own machine so I haven’t bothered. Since I’ve started taken BP tablets in 2018 it’s been fine. Anyway yesterday I decided to bite the bullet and phone them. I waited half an hour to get through. I started at no 6 in the queue.

 

Anyway she offered me an appointment with the nurse on 31st July, sooner than I thought! I told her they hadn’t asked me to get a cholesterol test this year (only sugar, they seem obsessed with diabetes) She said ‘ahh yes it’s flagged up!’ Then why hadn’t they contacted me?! Trouble is the wait on the phones puts me off phoning! John had a text to book his ‘well man’ check but tried for three days before he got through.

 

Anyway, happy that’s sorted!

 

 

 

 

 

I have had BP issues for 40 years and have been on meds now for over 36. I'm sure you know that it is important to keep a regular check on your BP, even if you feel fine it doesn't mean your BP is ok. I check my BP weekly, more if it's elevated, and phone my readings in when they tell me. You can buy an Omron wrist monitor, the best and easiest to use IMO, on Amazon for as little  £30. Please be careful with your BP Sue, it's important.x

Avril

[Paddypuss]

I don't post on this thread , but follow it quite close.love all the foodie pictures.

[lindylooellalouise]

12 hours ago, grapau27 said:

The fish was white and all of the skin was removed and the batter was so nice I ate it all.

If we like something the cost is irrelevant.

Sadly on here I am now reluctant to post food photos anymore.

Please keep posting your food photos Graham, we don’t live far from Lumley castle and have never tried eating there but after your comments we definitely will be booking  fish and chips is OH favorite meal out.

[mrsgoggins]

12 hours ago, grapau27 said:

The fish was white and all of the skin was removed and the batter was so nice I ate it all.

If we like something the cost is irrelevant.

Sadly on here I am now reluctant to post food photos anymore.

Nooooooo ……. please don’t say that! I enjoy your photos, whether it’s a McDonalds treat in the car by the sea, or the fine dining you so often do.  By the way, I also chose fish and chips in Epicurean on our last visit just 2 months ago, and very good it was too 😊.

[mrsgoggins]

27 minutes ago, Adawn47 said:

I have had BP issues for 40 years and have been on meds now for over 36. I'm sure you know that it is important to keep a regular check on your BP, even if you feel fine it doesn't mean your BP is ok. I check my BP weekly, more if it's elevated, and phone my readings in when they tell me. You can buy an Omron wrist monitor, the best and easiest to use IMO, on Amazon for as little  £30. Please be careful with your BP Sue, it's important.x

Avril

I’m not sure I ever thanked you, but I purchased one of these the last time you mentioned it, and I’ve been very happy with it, so thank you.  I think you said your GP had recommended it 👍

[Angel57]

Just now, mrsgoggins said:

I’m not sure I ever thanked you, but I purchased one of these the last time you mentioned it, and I’ve been very happy with it, so thank you.  I think you said your GP had recommended it 👍

Ditto. I also purchased one after @Adawn47 recommended and much better than the arm cuff.

[Megabear2]

Nothing better than a good food picture. Often looking at them inspires my eating plans for the day.

 

Currently here in Kefalonia the thermometer has just hit 40°C and a white steam like cloud is forming over the ocean in the distance.  I'm astonished at the number of sun worshippers sprawled around the pool area, many already burnt to a frazzle.  Our next door room mates had to have the doctor out to their 12 year old son last night after he collapsed with heat exhaustion in the dining room.  They'd gone to the beach at 6.00pm the evening before for a 20 minute swim and spent all day yesterday on the shaded terrace and in their room and the lad has still been struck down.  He's now on medication to rehydrate him and confined to the room for the next 48 hours.

 

I cannot believe how stupid some people are being.

[Adawn47]

29 minutes ago, Paddypuss said:

I don't post on this thread , but follow it quite close.love all the foodie pictures.

It's nice to meet you. Come and join us, we're a friendly bunch. 

I was quite taken aback when I saw your name. Mum had a very bad temper, but could also be as gentle as a kitten. Dad's pet name for her? You've guessed it, Paddy Puss. Strange world.

Avril

 

[zap99]

1 hour ago, Adawn47 said:

Is that a piece of kalos' pond weed on your plate zap? (last pic)

Avril

I missed that bit...Doh!

[Adawn47]

13 minutes ago, mrsgoggins said:

I’m not sure I ever thanked you, but I purchased one of these the last time you mentioned it, and I’ve been very happy with it, so thank you.  I think you said your GP had recommended it 👍

Yes he did. Not to say that there is anything wrong with the others, but if a medical professional recommends it then it must be good. We actually tested it at the surgery and the readings were the same as the arm monitor he uses. I'm glad it works for you.

Avril

[Paddypuss]

Adawn thank you, paddypuss was a beloved cat now dead. I have followed this thread since the beginning and enjoyed all the comments and pictures. Kalos is hilarious love grapaus pictures and  funny cartoons. I love eating out with a nice view or pub garden. Been cruising for about 8 years sinceretirement love all holidays.

[Harry Peterson]

29 minutes ago, Megabear2 said:

Nothing better than a good food picture. Often looking at them inspires my eating plans for the day.

 

Currently here in Kefalonia the thermometer has just hit 40°C and a white steam like cloud is forming over the ocean in the distance.  I'm astonished at the number of sun worshippers sprawled around the pool area, many already burnt to a frazzle.  Our next door room mates had to have the doctor out to their 12 year old son last night after he collapsed with heat exhaustion in the dining room.  They'd gone to the beach at 6.00pm the evening before for a 20 minute swim and spent all day yesterday on the shaded terrace and in their room and the lad has still been struck down.  He's now on medication to rehydrate him and confined to the room for the next 48 hours.

 

I cannot believe how stupid some people are being.

Quite - not to mention the much longer-term impact in terms of melanoma.